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Before Shakespeare, few dramatists had used historical figures as characters in a play, or actual historical events as elements of a plot. Likewise, the Bard was a pioneer of the sonnet, which he took to new heights. Both literary form, including his two historical tetralogies, and his narrative poems,...

Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author. Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, So, You Want to Be a Writer? takes readers through...

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day,...

1 • 2 Let’s All Play is an engaging and user-friendly collection of music and movement activities designed for educators, facilitators, parents and anyone working with children. The accessible step-by-step activities in this book present strategies designed to enhance rhythmic skills, creativity...

As a lot of people we studied music at schools. Did someone catch enough to play? We can’t say yes on this question.  Afterwards we learn to play using different books and manuals. These papers promised many good things but that was sort of suffering to learn to play. By trial and error we have...

For a few years in the mid-1990s, a small music label called Death Row stood atop the hip-hop world. Death Row Records was instrumental in introducing a hard-core style of rap music known as "gangsta rap" to mainstream audiences. Albums like Dr. Dre's The Chronic, Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggystyle, and...

Lights! Camera! Action! It's time to explore the art of animation! This fun, engaging Spanish-translated nonfiction title allows readers to explore an exciting career as an animator. Readers will be introduced to the history of animation and find out what techniques and equipment animators used to...

For hundreds of years, psychologists, researchers, and philosophers have studied what compels people to lie. From the little white lies that are told to spare someone's feelings, to the whoppers that are told to gain attention, telling lies is part of human behavior. The question remains--what drives...

Learn how architects and designers use perimeter and area to make famous works of art! In this vibrant title, readers will continue to develop their geometry skills, reviewing topics like dimensions, irrational numbers, polygons, and measurement. With the help of eye-catching images, easy-to-read...

With music today available on YouTube, online and satellite radio, MTV, through digital downloads, and on iPods and other handheld devices, we may think that we have heard all there is to hear about modern artists. The stories behind the songs that keep us humming are less often explored. Readers...

A barber in Chicago says he'd rather cut the hair of ten red-headed men than the hair of one brown-haired man. Can you guess why? Ask Professor Picanumba, a master of riddles who carries dozens of surefire tricks up his sleeve. He'll show you how to astonish your friends and family by predicting the...

The official companion book to the British Library exhibition and the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans! As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum,...

The 2014 update of the very successful BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. The 2014 edition will feature another fun, foil cover, full-color photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, brand-new interior design, new chapter openers, at least 20% brand-new content, a brand-new bonus section in the back, and the inclusion of the "Read for the World Record."

Explaining the language of finance and the skill of investing, this guide gives kids an early start at making their money grow. The book explains the general concept of money and demonstrates how saving works based on the concepts of simple and compound interest. Children then learn where Wall Street...