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Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"World-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renee Fleming curates a collection of essays from leading scientists, creative arts therapists, educators, healthcare providers and artists about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on health and thehuman experience A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief, to enhancing...
Author
Series
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that John Lennon's mom called him "Stinker" because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn't know that George Harrison once had his friend's parent sign his report card, or that Ringo Starr's grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as musicians...
Publisher
Child's Play (International)
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Melancholy because he and his children have lost their music in a world filled with nasty noise, Gustav Mole circles the globe and seeks to retrieve his music among a host of animals playing many different kinds of instruments.
Author
Publisher
Clavis
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Every night, Toby the rabbit hears blackbirds singing outside. He dreams of jamming along with them, but his singing sounds like screeching. Disappointed, Toby runs off and starts stomping his feet, creating an interesting beat. Soon, a woodpecker, a deer, a wild boar, and a blackbird join in. They sound great together!"--Front jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When a children's orchestra in Cateura, Paraguay, grows to have more students than instruments, music teacher Favio Chaavez works with a brilliant local carpenter to create instruments out of garbage from the local landfill"--
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
These insightful biographies highlight men and women who have struggled to overcome adversity to accomplish their goals. Along the way, these inspiring people have blazed a trail through history. Anyone who has seen The Sound of Music knows how Maria von Trapp's life began--but what happened after the final scene? Discover what Maria's life was like after fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria for America. With intriguing facts about her life in the nunnery,...
9) Violin
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Presents a guide to playing the violin, with information on how the violin works, holding positions, and musical notes, chords, and scales, along with tips for caring for the instrument and finding a teacher.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Eighteen-year-old Darcy, a firm believer in love at first sight, finds herself stranded at a bus station the night before leaving for college, until she meets Russell, sparking a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and heartfelt connections as they unravelthe possibility of falling in love in just one day.
14) Guitar theory
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons. From deciphering the mysteries of the fretboard to adapting chord progressions to a song's key, you'll master techniques that will help you move past simple, three-chord songs to more complex and creative pieces. Build on your existing knowledge of open and barre chords and simple progressions with practical...
16) Why do we sing?
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Travel the world and learn about the reasons we sing--to have fun and share our stories, to pass the time and remember times past, and to come together and celebrate! With gentle rhyming text, this musical adventure around the globe is the perfect introduction to the magical world of singing--from Bollywood to Broadway to your own backyard!
17) Elvis Presley
Series
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In graphic novel format, presents the life and achievements of the legendary rock artist, discussing his childhood in Mississippi, his rise to stardom, his service in the army, and the controversy surrounding his death in 1977.
Author
Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Sandra Boynton, long heralded for her menagerie of animal characters (Moo, Baa, La La La; Rhinoceros Tap), puts a fresh cast of singing, dancing critters center stage-from the titular boogying chickens to a tail-wagging "snuggle puppy. The first 32 pages contain lyrics and illustrations, the second half of the book includes musical notation and additional lyrics for each song.
19) Utah Jazz
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.
20) Fender
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Fender. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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