Jim Whiting
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When Leonard Bernstein died in 1990 at the age of 72, one of his admirers said he was actually 288 because he led four separate lives: as a conductor, a composer, a pianist, and a teacher. No other American musician has ever had such a diverse career. A sickly boy, Bernstein discovered music when he was about 10 and pursued a musical career despite his father s objections. He became literally an overnight sensation when he was 25. With only a few...
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Nineteenth century German composer Richard Wagner s Ring of the Nibelung consists of four separate operas. Also known as the Ring Cycle, it was the crowning point of Wagner s career. Wagner was somewhat of a late bloomer in music. His first major composition was performed when he was nearly 30, and the Ring Cycle premiered when he was 53. While Wagner was among the world's greatest composers, he was not a particularly good person. He didn't repay...
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Stravinsky was a prolific composer for well over half a century, achieving success in a variety of musical styles. An exile from his native Russia for 48 years, he finally returned in 1962 to a great deal of acclaim. Many people consider him one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, with such great compositions as The Rite of Spring, The Firebird, and Petrushka, which remain his most popular pieces.
68) Annie Oakley
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An easy look at the life of this American original.
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Julius Caesar is one of the most famous figures in ancient Rome. He was born into a turbulent era, when different factions were trying to control the government. He survived and began a steady rise in importance. He became a very successful military commander who added more than 200,000 square miles to the territories under Rome's control. But his triumphs created powerful enemies in Rome. They wanted to strip him of his power. He defeated those enemies...
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Early in January 2005, high officials of many world governments gathered in the Polish town of Auschwitz. They were there to remember the sixtieth anniversary of its liberation from Nazi tyranny. The concentration camp at Auschwitz is the primary symbol of one of the worst crimes ever committed against human beings: the Holocaust. Under the orders of German dictator Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust was the organized killing of an estimated six million...
72) Michelangelo
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In this gripping biography of Michelangelo, learn what influenced his art and his actions, and find out why he is still important today.
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CUSTOMS AND CULTURES OF THE WORLD12 titles64 pages eachWhat better guides to help students learn about the world than teens of the world? This unique series looks at 12 countries, one of which is the Navajo Nation inside the United States, through the eyes of both expert authors and real-life teens who live in those countries. The author provides background information on the history, culture, customs, politics, and economy of the country, while the...
74) Scary monsters
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"Describes stories about monsters and explores whether monsters exist or not"--Provided by publisher.
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An informative narration of the Boston Celtics professional basketball team's history from its 1946 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events. Includes up-close, action-orieneted photos set in a colorful design; lively text surveying the team's history -- triumphs, heartbreaks, and all; and profiles of the franchise's greatest players, both past and present.
76) Liverpool FC
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"An elementary introduction to the English soccer team Liverpool FC, including a brief history since the team's 1892 founding, its main rivals, notable players, and Champions League titles"--
78) Boston Celtics
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Creative Education
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[2018]
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"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Boston Celtics professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Bill Russell"--