Readers will learn that at the age of seven, Schubert already knew as much about music as his teacher, and that he was part of a string quartet with his father and two brothers. Children who sing, pla
As a boy, Debussy wanted to be a sailor. At music college in Paris he used to shock his teachers with the sounds he made on the piano. Children who want to know how to make a glass sing or hear the so
Mozart was already writing music by the age of five, and when he was still very young, he traveled all over Europe and played for the Emperor of Austria, the King of France, and the Queen of England.
As a young Polish boy, Chopin was composing his own tunes at the age of five. He learned Latin, Greek, and French, then German, English, and Italian at the same time he was learning to play the piano.
Follow Ray Charles's rise from humble beginnings, overcoming hardship, loss, and blindness to become the undisputed king of rhythm ’n’ blues. Each spread relates a different stage of his life, and key
Follow Ella’s rise to become a queen of jazz, renowned for her remarkable scat improvisations, but also for her very personal interpretations of the Broadway classics and her live performances with Du
This illustrated biography of Louis Armstrong tells the life of the greatest jazz musician and singer of his age, and gives an introduction to his musicBorn in New Orleans in 1901, Louis Armstrong lov
Bach was born into a family of?many?musicians—composers, singers, and instrumentalists. At the age of 12,?he could play the harpsichord, the organ, the violin, and the viola. Children who are curious
Uses pictures, music and words to tell the story of Beethoven's life. Accompanying CD includes a narrated version of the story, and recordings of Beethoven's music. This book, written in 'child-friend
As a?young Polish boy, Chopin was already composing his own tunes at the age of five. He learned Latin, Greek, and French, then?German, English, and Italian at the same time he was learning to play th
Antonio Vivaldi's father was a baker and a barber as well as being a violinist by profession. Vivaldi became a priest very young and was nicknamed the red priest because of his red hair. Children who
Mozart was already writing music by the age of five, and when he was still very young, he traveled all over Europe and played for the Emperor of Austria, the King of France, and the Queen of England.
He won't let me date anyone because he's the biggest cockblock in the world.He still calls me his wife even though I don't remember our wedding day. He said he'll never give up on me. Not now. Not eve
I can't believe this is real. I've lost years of my life, years of memories.He tells me we've been happily married for years, but I despise him so much that I can't believe that.How did he get me to f
I am driven by an exploration of color and form. My objective is to create multi-layered images that depict the subtleties of the landscape around us. I am more concerned with portraying an interpreta
Mud | Sand...a notation that appears frequently on the Ordnance Survey map of the Bristol Channel. It is also a pretty succinct description of the coast here. When the sediment rich waters of Britain’
Empty glass; full glass. Happy baby; sad baby. The world is full of opposites for kids to discover, from colors (black/white) and sizes (big/little) to sounds (loud/quiet) and speed (fast/slow). Color
What first words should a baby learn? Words about themselves, family, fun things (like toys!), and home, sweet home! Enhance their vocabulary with words for food and clothes; bedtime and bath; animals
Moo, bleat, HONK! Meet the animals down on the farm, find out what sounds they make, and discover the names of things associated with each creature. Colorful photos and simple questions encourage lear
Discover the history and heart of jazz in Indianapolis with this exploration of Indiana Avenue's music scene during the heyday of the twentieth century.
A first words book which introduces amazing everyday machines from around the world. Features questions around the sides of the pages to encourage conversation between parent and child.
Practical guide to all the things that can be seen in the night skyAdvice on using and buying binoculars and telescopesSeasonal star maps and glossaryInternet links to exciting websitesPictures to dow
A fabulously illustrated journey through the history of trains, from the early steam giants to the latest bullet-shaped machines.Stunning photographs show the world's most impressive locomotives in ac
Sharks of all shapes and sizes are revealed in this visually exciting, fact-filled book.Dramatic underwater photography shows sharks hunting, feeding and attacking, how they sense other fish and what
(Bass Recorded Versions). Essential for Peppers fans! Features Flea's inimitable playing transcribed note for note with tab on top tracks from Mother's Milk to By the Way , plus two new bonus songs
