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Handel, who knew what he liked
Par Kevin Hawkes, Matthew Anderson, M. T Anderson, M. T. Anderson. 2001
A stubborn little boy with a mind of his own is determined to be a musician, even though his father…
is against the idea. He grows up to be the famous eighteenth-century composer, George Frideric Handel. For grades 3-6. 2001Backstreet Boys: by Cathy Alter Zymet (Galaxy of superstars)
Par Cathy Alter Zymet. 2000
Collective biography of the five members of this musical group. Describes the band's beginnings in Florida, their initial success in…
Europe, and the religious faith that sustains them. For grades 6-9. 2000'N Sync (Galaxy of superstars)
Par John F Grabowski, John F. Grabowski. 2000
Portrays the lives of the five young men in the band 'N Sync and their road to success since the…
group's formation in 1995. Describes their early establishment in the European pop-music world and their lucky break into the American scene at Disney World. For grades 6-9. 2000Pop goes Latin!
Par Nancy E Krulik, Nancy Krulik. 1999
Traces the life of eleven Latino singers including Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Inglesias, and Christina Aguilera. Analyzes the changes…
in society and the music industry that led to acceptance of Spanish-language entertainers. For junior and senior high readers. 1999The Barefoot book of stories from the opera
Par Shahrukh Husain, Shahrukh Husain, James Mayhew. 1999
Presents the stories of seven operas retold for children: The Little Sweep, The Magic Flute, Hánsel and Gretel, The Flying…
Dutchman, La Cenerentola, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Christmas Eve. Each entry is prefaced with background remarks. For grades 4-7. 1999Sing me a story: the Metropolitan Opera's book of opera stories for children
Par Jane Rosenberg. 1989
Retellings of fifteen operas to introduce the basic story lines. Divided into acts, the stories include dialog and refer to…
specific musical passages. Presents Aida, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Die Fledermaus, Hansel and Gretel, The Magic Flute, and The Tales of Hoffmann among others. For grades 5-8. 1989Jewel: pieces of a dream
Par Kristen Kemp, Kemp. 1998
Biography of songwriter-singer Jewel, who grew up in Alaska with no running water, electricity, or heat. Describes her early singing…
career, her struggles with dyslexia, and her parents' divorce. Jewel's determination to succeed led her to a famous boarding school for the arts and then to California. For junior and senior high readersHer piano sang: a story about Clara Schumann (Creative Minds Biographies Ser.Creative Minds Biographies)
Par Barbara Allman, Shelly O. Haas. 1997
Allman details the life of Clara Wieck Schumann, who in 1828 gave her first full-length concert at the age of…
nine. She discusses Schumann's childhood and explains how her father influenced her life. The author portrays the pianist's early relationship with Robert Schumann, her father's disapproval of their marriage, and her love for her husband that lasted even after his death in 1856. For grades 3-6The life and times of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, born in 1770. He began losing his hearing as a young…
adult but was able to communicate and to pursue his musical career by using an ear trumpet and various devices. By the age of forty-eight he was totally deaf, but he continued working despite this challenge and several debilitating bouts of illness. For grades 6-9 and older readersInch by inch: the garden song
Par David Mallett, Ora Eitan. 1995
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
Par Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth. 2022
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist…
in the world."No. You can't," people said. But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen. From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’thear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too."Radiant." —Publishers Weekly"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." —SLJ"Beautiful." —A Mighty Girl “Lyrical . . . Expressive . . . Vibrant.” —Booklist“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus"Engaging [and] vibrant." —The Horn Book"Fantastic." —Book RiotPlaying right field
Par Marc Simont, Willy Welch. 1995
One awkward little boy knows what to expect. Saturday afternoon everyone heads for the schoolyard for the usual ball game.…
But when the captains pick their teams, no one ever chooses him. So he heads out to right field to watch the dandelions grow. Then one day he learns just how important it is to be ready when your dreams come true. For grades K-3When I Was Eight (When I Was Eight Ser.)
Par Gabrielle Grimard, Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton. 2013
Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not…
know how to read. Ignoring her father’s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders’ school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read.Gloria Estefan: Cuban-American Singer (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
Par Rebecca Stefoff. 1991
Two-year-old Gloria Fajardo immigrated from Cuba to the United States with her family in 1959. Her future husband, Emilio Estefan,…
also from Cuba, formed a Miami band in 1974. Gloria soon joined the band, which was renamed the Miami Sound Machine. Initially singing in Spanish, Gloria helped propel the band into stardom when she began singing in English in the 1980s. For grades 5-8 and older readersBorn in Puerto Rico in 1931, Moreno moved with her mother to New York as a young child. Suntree tells…
how Moreno became an actress and was the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, which she received for her role in the film West Side Story. Also discusses Moreno's work on stage, in television, and in recordings that led to her being the first performer to win all four top entertainment awards. For grades 5-8 and older readersPlácido Domingo: Spanish Singer (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
Par Rebecca Stefoff. 1992
Music has always been a major part of this world-famous tenor's life. Born in Madrid, Spain, Domingo was eight years…
old when his parents moved the family to Mexico. There Domingo studied music at the conservatory. He married young, became a father, and soon was looking for work. But success came quickly to the determined, talented singer, who later added film acting and conducting to his operatic career. For grades 5-8 and older readersFrom sea to shining sea: a treasury of American folklore and folk songs
Par Molly Bang, Amy L Cohn. 1993
Collection of more than 140 tales, poems, songs, and stories that provide a history of the United States. Topics include…
the creation, immigrants coming to America, the Revolutionary War, westward expansion, slavery, animals, sports, and ghost stories. For grades 2-4 and older readersPablo Casals: Spanish Cellist and Conductor (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
Par Robert Greene, Hedda Garza. 1993
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Composer's world)
Par Wendy Thompson. 1993
Russian composer Tchaikovsky's music is strongly nationalistic, but it is understood and loved by people around the world. Trained as…
a civil servant, Tchaikovsky abandoned his career to enroll in the now-famous St. Petersburg Conservatory when it opened in 1862. Later he moved to Moscow and continued writing symphonies, ballet music, and piano concertos, becoming famous for his 1812 Overture and Nutcracker Suite. For grades 6-9 and older readersClaude Debussy (Composer's world)
Par Wendy Thompson. 1993
Claude Debussy, perhaps more than any other composer, earned respect for French music. Admitted to the prestigious Paris Conservatoire at…
the age of ten, Debussy began to experiment with new combinations of sounds and was criticized for writing "vague impressionism." Influenced by a colorful array of artists, Debussy found his own voice in a small but lasting repertoire that includes Clair de lune. For grades 6-9 and older readers