Showing titles in Music & Performing Arts

Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful executives.

John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker” because he farted so much! Paul McCartney’s car was wrecked by chickens! George Harrison once had his friend’s parent sign his bad report card! Ringo Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Wait! What? Siblings Paige and Turner have collected the most unusual and surprising facts about these rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their skyrocketing journey to become the greatest band in the world.

La FAMIGLIA ROCCAROLLA alle prese con la sua prima esilarante avventura! I Roccarolla ancora non lo sanno ma li aspetta una importante missione per il Rock'n'Roll: dimostrare che "vivere Rock" significa non temere il giudizio di nessuno e sentirsi liberi di essere come si è. Conoscerete nonna Ivana, la vero colonna portante della famiglia, papà Iro, mamma Guida e loro figli, Viola, Jinny e i gemelli. Ascolterete i brani musicali composti appositamente per la famiglia del rock!

Non ti servono solo quattro giorni, centocinquanta dollari e i biglietti per il concerto dei Nirvana che hai nascosto in camera per tutto questo tempo. Ti serve molto di più: il coraggio di scappare di casa, e seguire la strada, da sola o con chi ci sarà, là fuori. Fino alla fine. Fino al 13 Dicembre del 1993.

In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. In the fifth volume, we meet Bruce Lee. Find out what happens in this kids book about pursuing your passions. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things!

Die Musikerin, Klassikexpertin und Autorin Cosima Breidenstein erzählt unterhaltsam und kindgerecht das Leben Ludwig van Beethovens nach und illustriert ihre Geschichten mit wunderschönen Musikeinlagen. Sie spannt den Bogen von Beethovens Kindheit, die geprägt war durch seinen ehrgeizigen Vater, über seine kreative Schaffensperiode bis hin zu seiner Schwerhörigkeit. Und immer wieder erstaunt die Tatsache, dass sich Ludwig van Beethoven durch keinen Schicksalsschlag unterkriegen ließ und standhaft blieb.

An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke. Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has...

Get ready to play and sing along to this fun-filled song/audiobook combo. “Duck, Duck, Goose” combines music with a fun birthday party game. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “Duck, Duck, Goose” a party and classroom favorite!

Harry Houdini never met a lock he didn’t like. Handcuffs, leg irons, and thumbscrews were child’s play for the world’s greatest escape artist. During his stunning career he invented some of the most mind-boggling escapes of all time. Join Houdini as he attempts his most dangerous stunts and unlock the secrets of the illusionist’s lasting legacy.

En un lugar de la región del Cibao de la República Dominicana mejor conocido como El Sitio, vivía un joven llamado Pedro, al que todos conocían como Pedro Animal. Conoce a Pedro y a sus ocurrentes amigos en esta sabrosa aventura dominicana. Basado en la producción de la compañía de teatro...

An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton. Piper Chen loves nothing more than to...

A delightfully festive story about the little rabbit with big dreams—perfect for sharing at Christmas! When Lettice follows some children home and watches them decorate their Christmas tree, she never imagines that she will end up on the top branch dressed as a fairy! Another dream comes true for Lettice in this magical Christmas story, full of sparkly surprises.

Edward’s Xylophone is the third book in the children’s series titled Edward and His Friends. It is about a boy named Edward, and his friends, Zach, Christopher, and Alex. The boys will have an adventure in each book. In this book, the boys are going to a music festival. If you like music, live bands, and music festivals, then this is the book for you.

Apart from opening presents, the best part about any birthday is the delicious cake! This fun-filled song/audiobook combo tells how a mother plans to build a massive birthday cake. Upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody makes “Ten Layer Birthday Cake” a party and classroom favorite!

When Aretha Franklin sang, she didn’t just sing...she sparked a movement. As a performer and a civil rights activist, the Queen of Soul used her voice to uplift freedom fighters and the Black community during the height of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Her song “Respect” was an anthem of identity, survival, and joy. It gave hope to people trying to make change. And when Aretha sang, the world sang along. With Hanif Abdurraqib’s poetic voice, Sing, Aretha, Sing! demonstrates how one brave voice can give new power to a nation.

On a trip to see his granddad, 10-year-old Jack falls asleep while his dad explains virtue. Suddenly he wakes up on a Circus Train! Led through each fantastical train car by the ringleader, Reno, Jack comes face-to-face with a huge lion, flying flame torches, a silly juggler, a daring tightrope walker, and other memorable circus performers who have spent years cultivating a particular virtue for their acts!

Learning how to play an instrument is an important skill to develop early on. It’s not just about playing well - the skill of understanding and producing music is a gift by itself! Music helps children open up new ways of thinking. They develop confidence and have a hobby they can develop in the future. And when it comes to choosing the right instrument, you can’t go wrong with the harmonica.

The world saw Maddie Ziegler dance alongside pop star Sia. Now the young dancer is also a writer and actor. Learn more about Maddie's promising career!

The Fab Four, the most beloved band of all time, join the ranks of this New York Times bestselling biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. They began as Johnny and the Moondogs, and they weren't very good. But these teens who loved music more than anything kept working at their craft and...

No one believed a woman could be stronger than a man, until Katie Brumbach–also known as Sandwina—displayed her show-stopping feats as a circus strongwoman. 100 pounds . . . 200 pounds . . . 300 pounds! Katie Brumbach became the world’s top strongwoman after she ousted Eugen Sandow by lifting hundreds of pounds over her head (which Sandow could barely lift to his shoulders). After that, she took the last name Sandwina and thrived in the circus world—which she had been participating in since the age of two when she first performed with her family.