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Highlights the contributions in various fields of endeavor of famous men and women from around the world, including Marie Curie, Abraham Lincoln, Rachel Carson, Hokusai, and Martin Luther King.
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First Biographies explains the contributions of individuals who've helped shape history and made a difference in the world today.
Franz Xaver Niemetschek was born in 1766 in what is now the Czech Republic and came from a musical family, which gave him a deep appreciation and admiration for Mozart's genius. In 1798 he published his biography on Mozart, with a touching dedication to Haydn, the only one written by an eyewitness, and authorized by Mozart's widow Constanze. It is one of the earliest specimens of musical biography which, compared with other branches of biography, was still in its infancy even in the later part of the 19th century. In this sense, it is an important document of music history. However, this loving and intimate portrait of Mozart, based on documents, letters and other original sources, also conveys a vivid picture of the social and especially courtly life that formed the background of Mozart's sheer magical talents as composer and virtuoso.
Introduce young readers to great historical figures! Learn about their major life events, from childhood to adult years. A time line in each book captures important details, one event at a time, culminating in a complete summary on the final page.
Introduce even the youngest readers to historical figures in this easy-to-read series. Simple text highlights the major events in the lives of famous men and women, from their childhood through their adult life. A time line feature at the bottom of each spread captures the important details one at a time, culminating in a complete summary of the person's life on the final page. First Biographies are rich resources for the primary grades. This series explores and supports the standard "The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the Peoples from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage," as required by the National Standards for History.
Introduce young readers to great historical figures! Learn about their major life events, from childhood to adult years. A time line in each book captures important details, one event at a time, culminating in a complete summary on the final page.
A simple biography of the first president of the United States.
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