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By 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. 2001By Nathan Aaseng. 2001
Profiles the lives and struggles of seven outstanding female Olympic champions from various time periods, nations, and events: Sonja Henie,…
figure skating; Babe Didrikson, track and field; Fanny Blankers-Koen, running; Dawn Fraser, swimming; Lydia Skoblikova, speed-skating; Nadia Comaneci, gymnastics; and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, heptathlon. For grades 5-8. 2001By Loretta Lynn, Patsi Bale Cox. 2002
Country singer continues her autobiography begun in Coal Miner's Daughter (DB 47599). Includes reminiscences of her career and friendship with…
Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, and other entertainers; her stormy marriage to her late husband, Doolittle Lynn; and her relationships with her children. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2002By Frances Wilkins, Frances Wilkens. 2000
By Wendy M Cole, Wendy M. Cole. 1997
By Jessie Wee. 1999
Summarizes the people, history, culture, geography, climate, and economy of the Philippines. Made up of more than seven thousand islands,…
the country is the third-largest English-speaking land in the world and the only nation in Asia whose population mostly practices Christianity. For grades 5-8. 1999By Richard D Smith, Richard D. Smith. 2000
This biography of Bill Monroe (1911-1996) explores his musical genius and reveals his character flaws. Examines the long-running feud between…
Monroe and his former band members Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs; discusses the debate about the origins of bluegrass and Monroe's place in the American music pantheon. 2000By Mark Stewart, Mark Alan Stewart. 1998
Discusses the origins, evolution, historic milestones, and key personalities of automobile racing. Recalls the first motor race in France, in…
1887. Although there was only one entry, the event signaled the beginning of an extremely popular spectator sport. Describes the first American race, in 1895--in the snow. For grades 5-8. 1998By 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. 2000By 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. 2000By Elaine Pascoe. 1999
Brief summaries of the historical, economic, and political importance of the countries that make up East Asia--principally China and Taiwan,…
Japan, and both Koreas, as well as mainland Southeast Asia and several island nations. Discusses their relevance to the United States and others in the West. For senior high and older readers. 1999By 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. 1999By 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. 1999By Fredrick McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack. 1999
Traces African American involvement in basketball from the beginning of the sport in 1891 to the early 1990s. Discusses individual…
players, college and professional teams, and the integration of the National Basketball Association. Provides pertinent social and historical background commentary. For grades 6-9. 1999By James Earl Hardy, James E. Hardy. 1997
Describes the development of the singers who in a four-year period became a bestselling vocal group. The boys met at…
a magnet high school for musicians in Philadelphia and credit their success to hard work and a belief in God. For grades 6-9 and older readersBy Jeff Savage. 2000
Profiles ten athletes who have made sports history. Includes baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, born without a right hand; golfer Ben…
Hogan, whose legs were injured in a car crash; and track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who ran despite asthma. For grades 4-7. 2000By Charles R Cross, Charles R. Cross. 2001
Music journalist draws on interviews and diaries to trace the life and untimely death of the Seattle musician. Investigates Cobain's…
unhappy teen years, success with his band Nirvana, heroin addiction, marriage to fellow rocker Courtney Love, and 1994 suicide at age twenty-seven. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2001By Suzanne Williams. 1996
Introduces scientific discoveries, inventions, and great thinkers of ancient China. Topics include the production of bronze, paper, silk, and porcelain,…
as well as the crossbow, seismograph, and compass. Presented in chronological order with brief historical notes on the corresponding dynasty. For grades 4-7The 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 readersBy Geri Harrington. 1997
Discusses the training and successes of the Olympic gold medal-winning athlete in track and field. Despite the fact that exercise…
triggered her asthma, Jackie Joyner-Kersee excelled in the heptathlon and long jump events. For grades 5-8