Robert Downey Jr.: Star of Iron Man cover

Robert Downey Jr.: Star of Iron Man

Author: Tieck, Sarah

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1038
Points per Word 0.000482
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The book profiles the life and acting career of Robert Downey Jr., from his childhood in New York to becoming a famous Hollywood actor. It covers his roles in popular films like Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes. The biography also discusses his struggles with drug addiction and legal troubles, and how he overcame these challenges to rebuild his career.

Quick Summary

From troublemaker to Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr.'s incredible comeback story will blow kids' minds as they discover how the actor literally became the superhero. They'll cheer while reading about RDJ's early days of pretending to be a superhero in his backyard, then watching him actually suit up as Tony Stark with exclusive behind-the-scenes movie magic. If your kid loves the "Who Would Win?" series or books about real-life heroes, they'll devour this biography about Hollywood's most iconic superhero. Perfect for kids ages 5-8 in kindergarten through second grade.