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Series
Language
English
Description
It's no secret that Beethoven went deaf, that Mozart had constant money problems, and that Gilbert and Sullivan wrote musicals. But what were these people-and other famous musicians-really like? What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they spend their time? And-possibly most interesting of all-what did their neighbors think?
Discover the fascinating and often humorous stories of twenty famous musicians-people of all shapes, sizes, temperaments,...
4) The Beatles
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to The Beatles includes coverage of Lennon's Liverpool childhood, the friendship between McCartney and Harrison, the contributions of manager Brian Epstein and record label boss George Martin, and the group's famous tour to the USA.
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"This title explores the life and career of Lizzo. Learn about Lizzo's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start and her rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular singer."--Amazon website.
Author
Series
Publisher
A Golden Book
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and career of country star Dolly Parton, from her girlhood in Tennessee and her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of thirteen to her marriage, her success as a singer and actress, and her theme park in the Smoky Mountains.
Author
Publisher
Kokila
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An exciting ABC board book featuring Black women musicians whose artistry and activism globally changed the way we hear and interact with music, one song at a time"--
Author
Series
Women of power volume v9
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
viii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Music Mavens transports readers around the world (and beyond)--to a jazz performance in Genoa, an instrument lab in London, a Tokyo taiko dojo, a New York City beatbox battle, and even a film scoring session aboard the starship Enterprise, to name a few. Along the way, it spotlights artists whose work spans musical genres and industry roles, including composing and songwriting, performing and conducting, audio engineering, producing, and rock photography....
Publisher
Silver Dolphin Books, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Lay down a baby beat and learn all about the history of rap! From Grandmaster Flash to Kendrick Lamar, rap has shaped generations and brought a voice to the voiceless. Bop along with the greats in this adorable baby book that introduces little ones to the rappers that started it all!
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, music ; 27 cm.
Language
Español
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Description
Meet Tito Puente-the King of Mambo. From musical prodigy on the streets of Harlem to five-time Grammy Award winner, Tito's life was full of rhythm. He grew up to lead his own big band and win five Grammys. Includes a brief biography and music for a simple rumba beat.
11) The Beatles
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This Little Golden Book about The Beatles--four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of the Fab Four. Experience Beatlemania all over again when reading about the band--from their humble beginnings to their unforgettable arrival in the U.S."--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A Child's Introduction to Jazz explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. Written by A Child's Introduction to African American History author Jabari Asim, the book includes downloadable links throughout, to allow kids to listen along to the instruments and musical flair of jazz"--
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"When Carnegie Hall opened in 1891, no one could have predicted its incredible success. With talented artists like Duke Ellington and scientists like Albert Einstein gracing its stage, Carnegie became a place where all people could join together and be entertained... Violinist Isaac Stern, the son of Jewish immigrants who fled to America to escape the Holocaust [had] his dream of performing on Carnegie Hall's legendary stage [come] true many times...
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