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The Life and Times of Franz Joseph Haydn
Discusses the life and career of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer.
The Life and Times of Marco Polo
Marco Polo, the first European to travel to China and return to write about his adventures, was born in Venice in 1254. Marco's father had left on a journey to Asia before the boy was born. Marco did not see his father and uncle, Niccolo and Maffeo Polo, until fifteen years later. In 1271 the three Polos left Venice and headed for the court of Kublai Khan in eastern China. The journey took them more than three years—they arrived in 1275. Marco Polo became a favorite of the Great Khan, and was sent on important missions all over the Mongol Empire. Marco and his father and uncle served Kublai Khan for 17 years. When they returned to Venice in 1295, Marco became the captain of a merchant ship and was captured and imprisoned in Genoa. While in prison he and another prisoner who was a writer of romances wrote the story of Marco Polo's adventures.
Recovering Their Stories
Celebrating the diverse contributions of Catholic lay women in 20th century America Recovering Their Stories focuses on the many contributions made by Catholic lay women in the 20th century in their faith communities across different regions of the United States. Each essay explores the lives and contributions of Catholic lay women across diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, addressing themes related to these women’s creative agency in their spirituality and devotional practices, their commitment to racial and economic justice, and their leadership and authority in sacred and public spaces Taken together, this volume brings together scholars working in what otherwise may...
Daniel Radcliffe
All Harry Potter knew was a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their hateful son, Dudley. His room was a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs. He hadn't had a birthday party in eleven years. All that changed in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Daniel Radcliffe, on the other hand, the young actor who was chosen to play Harry Potter, led a comfortable life in London, England. His biggest obstacle was convincing his parents that he was up to the challenge of playing the role of Harry Potter. Here is the story of the young teen and his role of a lifetime. Book jacket.
A Kid's Guide to the Economy
Mrs. Clarkson's students are curious: Why does everyone keep talking about the economy? Why is it constantly in the newspaper and on the news? Parents talk about it at the dinner table, and families are dealing with money changes of all kinds. Learn with Mrs. Clarkson's students what economy actually means. Find out about the law of supply and demand—whether in the marketplace or in school. Discover how the economy follows a cycle and how to recognize each phase. Best of all, you may find out how the economy affects your daily life and how you can handle whatever happens next.
Electric Cars
A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!
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