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By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
When the pharaohs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But…
as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharaohs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all - the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse? Grades 2-4. 2007.By Patricia Lauber. 1985
Discusses the human mummies of Egypt and how they were preserved, the discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia and…
the mummies of Peru. For junior and senior high readers. 1985.By Shelley Tanaka, Peter Brand. 1999
Four mummies, from a mighty pharaoh to a poor weaver, are studied scientifically to reveal the lives and times of…
these three-thousand-year-old people. Also describes embalming and mummification, life in ancient Egypt, and the scientific techniques now used to study mummies. Grades 3-6. 1999.By John Farman. 1998
Biography of the black musician who was blinded by glaucoma as a child. Charles left school at an early age…
to pursue his musical career. He travelled from his home in Florida to form different bands and became a popular performer of international renown. Covers periods of Charles's life from childhood to age sixty-three. For Grades 4-7. 1996.Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the…
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For Junior and Senior High readers. c1994.By Susan VanHecke. 2012
By Raymond Paquin. 2004
Biographie d'André "Dédé" Fortin, ex leader de la formation "Les Colocs" par celui qui fut à 2000, l'agent du célèbre…
groupe. Quelques descriptions de nature sexuelle, quelques descriptions de violence et quelques passages où le langage est grossier. Pour les lecteurs du collégial. 2004.By Mathieu-Robert Sauvé. 1995
Biographie romancée d'un apprenti forgeron qui allait devenir, presque par hasard, le plus célèbre fabricant d'orgues de son temps et…
le fondateur de la dynastie des orgues Casavant. Pour les lecteurs d'écolde secondaire. 1995.By Sylvia Funston. 2000
Do you believe in mummy curses? Did you know that there are mummies that are more than 7000 years old?…
Mummies have been found all over the world, and they have incredible tales to tell of life - and death - in another time and place. Gory details and mesmerizing facts about famous mummies will make your hair stand on end. Includes instructions for creating an at-home version! Grades 2-4. 2000.By Lila Perl. 1987
By Isabelle Bourdial, Laurence Paul. 1997
By Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson, Jared Levine. 2013
Four music industry veterans invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal…
stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Grades 4-7. 2013.By Patricia Wenger. 2000
"Au temps des premiers Jeux olympiques" est un titre faisant partie d'une collection destinée aux jeunes lecteurs. L'enfant est initié…
à des pans de l'histoire. Ici, il se retrouve à Athènes en l'an 420 avant Jésus-Christ durant les Jeux olympiques. Années 3-6.By Françoise Lebrun. 1998
"Au temps des cavernes" est un titre faisant partie d'une collection destinée aux jeunes lecteurs. L'enfant est initié à des…
pans de l'histoire. Ici, il se retrouve dans une tribu préhistorique durant une journée de chasse. Années 3-6. 1998.Examines the ancient cultures of the Israelites, the Philistines, and the Phoenicians, focusing on art, architecture, food, clothing, writing, history,…
religion, and work. Includes related activities, such as writing on a smashed pot, making Philistine stew, and becoming a master dyer. Some violence. Grades 5-8. 2003.By John Tobler. 1978
Brief sketches of the styles and achievements of 32 legendary rock guitarists from pioneers Chuck Berry and Les Paul to…
superstars Jimi Hendrix and Peter Frampton and cult figures Duane Allman and Jerry Garcia. For junior and senior high school readers. 1978.By Dave Marsh. 1987
Portrait of the rock-and-roll hero as both an artist and a private person. Follows Springsteen's tours at home and abroad,…
and notes his participation in organizations such as USA for Africa. Some strong language. 1987.By Steve Clarke, Roy Carr. 1978
A history of the rock group Fleetwood Mac, tracing its complex personal and musical development from the embryonic stages in…
1967 to its continuing success in the late 1970's. Junior and Senior High.1978.