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A color-illustrated biography of eighteenth-century Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi that describes the disappearance of his manuscripts after his death and their discovery in the 1920s, which brought his music to modern ears for the first time.

Describes the Renaissance period in Italy, when scholars and artists rejected the culture and thought of the Middle Ages and, instead, embraced the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome.

After eluding capture by the Nazis, seven-year-old Rebekkah and her mother are brought from Italy to the United States to begin a new life.

Presents a comic book version of the story of thirteenth-century explorer Marco Polo's journey to China, describing some of the things he saw while in the service of Kublai Khan.

Saint Francis teaches the wealthy villagers of Gubbio, Italy, the power of love and compassion when he makes peace with a wolf that has been terrorizing the community.

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

Chronicles the life and adventures of thirteenth-century Italian explorer Marco Polo, and describes his experiences in the Orient and in Asia, his seventeen years at the court of the Kublai Khan, and the legacy he left behind.

An introduction to the life of the thirteenth-century Venetian explorer who traveled along the Silk Road to the court of Kublai Khan in China.

Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.