An interactive book designed to be used with accompanying CD, follows the development of a concerto, while studying the orchestra and each of its sections.
Introduces rhythm, melody, form, instruments, music history, and dance through a variety of folk songs, rhythmic poems, and stories with musical themes.
A biography of the American poet, activist for humane causes, and friend to immigrants, who authored the noble words now inscribed on the Statue of Liberty.
The story of Jean Baptiste Du Sable and the adventures he had on the way to becoming a successful fur trader and founder of the city that came to be known as Chicago.
Indepth coverage of every aspect of the natural history, behavior and lives of lizards. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the inner workings of a lizard's body. Packed with over 150 amazing color photographs, many of them taken the field by the author himself. Ideal for home or school use by 8 to 12 year olds.
Examines warfare in the Middle Ages, looking at arms and armor used from the eleventh century to the 1600s, explaining how armor and weapons were made, and discussinghow knights were armed, the conduct of battles, sieges, horses, and other topics.
Looks at warfare as a way of life during the Middle Ages, and discusses specific wars and battles, leaders, kings, armies, weapons, and conquerors of the time.
