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Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young listeners know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book. Listeners will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. It's all here in an easy-to-listen-to narrative!

"There is a disease that can twist men’s hearts and make them mad, and the name of that disease is jealousy." So begins this engaging retelling of one of William Shakespeare’s last plays - a fascinating and unique combination of intensity and whimsy. When King Leontes unfairly accuses his wife of infidelity, he sets off a terrible chain of events. But this is not one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. It’s a romance, and one with a healthy dose of fancy and surprise.

Have you ever wondered what movie makers do when they want to know what a black hole looks like? Or how high people could jump on mars? In this interview, Mika McKinnon, movie science adviser, shares what it’s like to do research for movies and television.

A través de este gran viaje en forma de libro, conocerás cada uno de esos instantes emblemáticos para la gran familia polinesia y descubrirás por qué se han quedado en el corazón de millones de personas.

Janney and her mom always sang together to help the flowers in Abuelita’s garden grow. But now her mom is gone, and Janney’s song is stuck, somewhere deep inside. Bullies at school don’t help. Every day, Janney watches one particular bee in Abuelita’s garden. Working harder than the others—focused and unafraid—the tiny bee doesn’t give up. Janney begins to feel inspired by the hardworking bee as the seasons change, until one afternoon, a melody escapes her lips, and Janney’s song once again fills the air in the garden.

The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence – furious with her mum and furious she can’t seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds’ nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats.

Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! There is Uncle Decimus on his scooter, Philbert juggling eggs, performing parrots, the daring fire-eating Uncle Phoenix, and much, much more!

Dans la famille Dorémi, quand maman dit " allez, hop, on jouede la musique ! ", Sidonie s’assied au piano et Fado se met à chanter.Do, le petit dernier, ne veut rien savoir.– Allez Do, à toi de jouer !– Je ne m’appelle pas Do, je m’appelle NO ! Et c’est un nom qui veut dire NON ! Non, je n’aime pas la musique classique !Je veux jouer de la guitare électrique ! Devant l’incompréhension de sa famille, Do, euh No,part à la recherche de " vrais musiciens ".

Dante loves nothing more than scoring goals on the football pitch then racing to Shimmer & Shine to ace his pas de chats. But when his football friends start to tease him for his passion, Dante struggles to find the confidence to keep doing the two things he loves most. Will encouraging Miss Diamond to enter their class into a dance competition be just what Dante needs to prove how fantastic dance can be? Will their adaptation of Beauty and the Beast win over his friends? Or will Dante have to put his own modern spin on things to truly shine?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had amazing talent at a very young age, forever changing the idea of what a child prodigy was.

Lewis Hallam Jr. was a theater manager and one of the stars of the early American stage. But it wasn't always easy for theater troupes during this time.

Stage directions are instructions an actor follows in performing a play. They help the director tell the actors where to go on the stage.

Mitreißende Walzer und Polkas für Groß und Klein: Johann Strauß Sohn gilt als einer der beliebtesten Komponisten seiner Zeit und ist auch noch heute für seine mitreißenden Melodien bekannt, vor allem für seine Walzer und Polkas, die zum Tanz einladen. In dieser musikalischen Geschichte reist Marko Simsa in die Vergangenheit und taucht in die Welt von Johann und seiner Musikerfamilie ein. Dabei erklingen zahlreiche ihrer stimmungsvollen Kompositionen, die bereits in der Silvesternacht das Strauß-Jahr einleiten können.

Musique calme et reposante, idéale pour favoriser les temps de détente des enfants ; sans voix, adaptée pour apaiser son esprit. Un mini livre de coloriage accompagne ce titre (au format PDF à imprimer) ; il illustre les morceaux de musique avec des scènes de nature relaxantes.

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers.

Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six, Willie wrote his first song at age seven. He continued to be involved in music throughout his youth, singing in dance halls and honky-tonks to earn money. Since then, Willie has released countless more popular albums and singles, solidifying him as a country legend. Not only that, he is a businessman, author, and activist—showing support to American farmers through his farm aid fundraising concerts.

Lou and her family don’t have much, but for Lou it's enough. Mom. Her sister, Casey. Their apartment in the city. Her best friend, Beth. It would be better if Dad could stop drinking and be there for her and Casey, and if they didn't have to worry about money all the time. But Lou doesn’t need better—she only needs enough. What’s enough for Lou, however, is not enough for Mom. Steve, Mom's boyfriend, isn’t a bad guy, he's just…not what Lou is used to. And now, he and Mom are getting married, and that means moving.

Uncover the unique joy of learning English through music with "English Learning Songs: Written Lyrics for Kids." This one-of-a-kind book is filled with engaging lyrics specifically designed to make language learning a delightful and practical experience for young learners.

Singen, tanzen, fröhlich sein: die schönsten Kinderlieder für die ganz Kleinen! Auf dieser CD sind von "Alle meine Entchen" bis "Wer hat die schönsten Schäfchen" 25 Lieder gesammelt. Zum Mitsingen, Klatschen, Tanzen und zum in den Schlaf wiegen! Mit Bobo einen Ohrwurm bekommen: Das HörErlebnis Bobo Siebenschläfers schönste Kinderlieder, empfohlen für Kinder ab zwei Jahren, versammelt traditionelle und beliebte Lieder für die ganze Familie, interpretiert von Bettina Göschl, Matthias Meyer-Göllner, Ulrich Maske und vielen anderen.

An immersive and fun introduction to music history! What is music? Well, music is the sound of people sharing their thoughts and feelings...But when did music start? How can music help people? What is a song? Is music the same all around the world? These are very BIG questions that need exploring, and understanding the answers will help everyone.