You may know that Taylor Lautner stole the hearts of many Twihards when he played Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Taylor: • is a karate expert and earned a black belt by age eight? • had never heard of the Twilight Saga before his talent agency snagged him an audition for the films? • adopted a four-footed best friend—a tiny Maltese dog named Roxy? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Taylor's childhood, parents and sis, show business idols, love life, future plans, and more!

An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Taylor Lautner, an American actor known for his roles in such hit movies as the Twilight saga and Abduction.

Taylor Lautner, who owes his start in show business to his martial arts skills, is best known for his role as the werewolf Jacob Black in the Twilight films. Supporting biography and social studies assignments this engaging volume explores Lautner's life before and after his big-screen break. Chapters profile his early life, how his career in acting started, and how life has changed since becoming part of such a wildly popular franchise.

Presents the film superstar's early life in Michigan, how he began acting, and his involvement in the TWILIGHT series.

Readers will relate to the humble beginnings of this popular teen heartthrob. Taylor Lautner had to fight hard to keep his role as Jacob Black in the Twilight series—and that was the role that made him a star. Photographs of a young Taylor, a timeline of his rise to fame, and easy-to-follow sections about his movies are sure to interest all movie fans.

Team Jacob fans will have to own this mini bio of Taylor Lautner, co-star of the hugely successful Twilight movies. Filled with over 40 pictures of the teen heartthrob, Taylor Lautneris a must-have book for young girls everywhere. Featuring more than 40 full-color photographs and a short but comprehensive bio, Taylor Lautner, a celebrity-focused minibiography by Sarah Parvis, provides in rich detail how Taylor Lautner rose to fame. Everything a fan could want to know about Taylor Lautner--where he grew up, how he broke in to the entertainment industry, what he likes and dislikes--can be found within Taylor Lautner. Costarring in the hugely successful Twilight series, Taylor Lautner is currently the highest paid teenage actor and one of the youngest celebrities to host Saturday Night Live. With additional Twilight releases on the horizon, Lautner's star will continue to shine.

This biography briefly examines the life an career of Twilight star Taylor Lautner.