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The first book of jazz (First Bks.)
By Langston Hughes. 1976
Nowhere to run: the story of soul music
By Gerri Hirshey. 1984
The story of soul music through anecdotes and interviews with James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Mary…
Wilson, among others. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1984,Les dinosaures: en os, en large et en travers ((Les Docudéments ; 15. Sciences))
By Jean Le Loeuff, Christel Souillat. 1997
Repérer un terrain fossilifère ? Distinguer du premier coup d'œil un théropode d'un marginocéphale ? Facile... Os, œufs, becs, cornes…
et petits bobos, vous n'ignorerez presque plus rien des mastodontes de l'ère secondaire. Pour les lecteurs d’école secondaire. 1997.Graveyards of the dinosaurs: what it's like to discover prehistoric creatures (I Was There Ser.)
By Shelley Tanaka, Philip J Currie, Mark Norell, Paul C Sereno. 1998
Describes paleontologists' discovery of dinosaur fossils at major sites in Mongolia, Canada, and Argentina. Presents information on the Oviraptor, Centrosaurus,…
and Herrerasaurus, among others. Discusses scientific evidence linking birds and carnivorous dinosaurs. Grades 4-7. 1998.Hear the wind blow: American folk songs
By Scott R Sanders. 1985
Feathered dinosaurs
By Christopher Sloan. 2000
Discusses the theory that birds are modern evolutionary descendants of dinosaurs, comparing their skeletons and bone structure. Describes the 1996…
discovery in China of theropod fossils showing feathers. Explains the functions of various feathers and possible evolution of arms to wings. For grades 4-7. 2000.Baseball, you are the manager: You Are The Manager (You Are The Coach Ser.)
By Nathan Aaseng. 1983
Invites the reader to make decisions about do-or-die situations in ten World Series games. Describes what actually happened and how…
it affected the outcome of the game. Grade 5-8 and older readers. 1983.Albertosaurus: death of a predator (Discoveries in palaeontology, #1)
By Monique Keiran. 1999
Some 75 million years ago, one dinosaur ended its life. The dinosaur was an Albertosaurus -- distant cousin to the…
ferocious, meat-eating predator Tyrannosaurus Rex. But its death was also a beginning -- the start of its transformation into a fossil, which lay undiscovered for millennia until the forces of erosion brought the young dinosaur, once again, to light. Grades 4-7. 1999.Boyzone - by request (Youth project)
By B. P Fallon. 1999
This is the story behind Boyzone's greatest hits, revealing their thoughts on songwriting and the inspiration for each song -…
songs which have catapulted them into the charts many times. The book is the official tie-in to the "Boyzone's Greatest Hits" album. For junior and senior high students.Touching all the bases: baseball for kids of all ages
By Claire Mackay. 1994
In nine "innings," Claire Mackay examines and explains every imaginable aspect of the game of baseball. Beginning with the history…
of the game, Mackay describes the player's positions, equipment, and the ballparks they play in. Throughout the book are bits of baseball lore and trivia. Grades 4-7. c1994.The official kids' book of baseball
By G. P Jordan. 1993
A guide for the baseball fan or player who wants to understand all aspects of the game better. It includes…
the rules of baseball, a short history of the game and its stars, plus batting tips, how to use a scorecard and much more. Grades 5-8. 1993.All about the symphony orchestra and what it plays
By Dorothy Commins. 1961
Talking turkeys
By Benjamin Zephaniah. 1995
Can't stop won't stop (young adult edition): A hip-hop history
By Jeff Chang. 2021
This program is read by the authors. The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience!…
From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever. Hip hop is one of the most dominant and influential cultures in America, giving new voice to the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview. Exploring hip hop's beginnings up to the present day, Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook provide a provocative look into the new world that the hip hop generation has created. Based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present day icons, this book chronicles the epic events, ideas and the music that marked the hip hop generation's rise. A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books42 is not just a number: the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero
By Doreen Rappaport. 2017
Recounts the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball…
and played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was named Rookie of the Year, National League MVP, World Series champ, and became an American hero. For grades 5-8. 2017They can't kill us until they kill us: essays
By Hanif Abdurraqib. 2017
A poet and critic presents a collection of essays about the impact of music, especially live music, on his life…
and how music can be a lens through which we view the world. Subjects range from Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen to Chance the Rapper. Strong language. 2017Kendrick Lamar: rap titan (Hip-Hop Artists Ser.)
By Sarah Aswell. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Grammy-winning rapper. Discusses his early years in Compton, California; the English teacher who…
saw promise in Lamar's poetry; and his songs, which are both a form of protest and anthems for civil rights. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Chance the Rapper: independent innovator (Hip-Hop Artists Ser.)
By Diane Bailey. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Chancelor "Chance" Bennett. Discusses his inspiration to pursue music and successes as a hip-hop…
artist and activist, as well as his pride for his hometown of Chicago. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018Drake: hip-hop superstar (Hip-hop artists)
By Alexis Burling. 2018
Highlights the life and musical successes of Aubrey "Drake" Graham. Discusses his artistic influences, acting career, relationship with R&B singer…
Rihanna, and love for hometown Toronto. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018