Music

Introducing an off-beat guide to math from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay.Math is all around you…if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David...

What type of person does it take to change the world? Readers will explore this question as they learn about the life and works of some of the world's most important entertainers. In 12 Entertainers Who Changed the World, readers are drawn in by each...

What type of person does it take to change the world? Readers will explore this question as they learn about the life and works of some of the world's most important entertainers. In 12 Entertainers Who Changed the World, readers are drawn in by each...

Blues guitarist Blind Willie Johnson led a hardscrabble life, but in 1977, NASA's Voyager spacecrafts were launched, carrying a golden record to introduce planet Earth to the cosmos, and one of his songs became the defining anthem.

Calling the BeyHive! Learn about pop superstar Beyoncé and her accomplishments as a musician in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of her upbringing, her...

Calling the BeyHive! Learn about pop superstar Beyoncé and her accomplishments as a musician in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of her upbringing, her...

Calling all Swifties! Learn about global superstar Taylor Swift and her accomplishments in the music industry in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of Swift's...

Calling all Swifties! Learn about global superstar Taylor Swift and her accomplishments in the music industry in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of Swift's...

Tune in! Learn about British pop star Ed Sheeran and his accomplishments as a musician in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of his upbringing, his...

Tune in! Learn about British pop star Ed Sheeran and his accomplishments as a musician in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of his upbringing, his...

Tune in! Learn about British pop star Harry Styles and his accomplishments in the music industry in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of his upbringing, his...

Tune in! Learn about British pop star Harry Styles and his accomplishments in the music industry in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile is complete with an overview of his upbringing, his...

Five, six, seven, eight! Learn about JoJo Siwa and her accomplishments as a dancer and YouTube personality in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile provides an overview of her upbringing,...

Five, six, seven, eight! Learn about JoJo Siwa and her accomplishments as a dancer and YouTube personality in this short biography packed with photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. This profile provides an overview of her upbringing,...

In a stunning and innovative performance, piano maestro James Rhodes introduces today’s readers to seven of the greatest composers of all time.Bach. Mozart. Beethoven. Old guys with curly wigs, right? But trust me: those composers were the...

If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world.Get ready to meet some of history’s wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind...

From the rhythm of Latin music to the smooth tones of jazz, music excites people all over the world. This engaging series explores ten of the most popular musical genres. Each book focuses on a genre's key characteristics, history, and place in popular...

From the rhythm of Latin music to the smooth tones of jazz, music excites people all over the world. This engaging series explores ten of the most popular musical genres. Each book focuses on a genre's key characteristics, history, and place in popular...

Bo really wants to take piano lessons like his older brother Jason. But there are two problems—his mom says he’s not ready, and his feet can’t reach the foot pedals because of his achondroplasia. But Bo knows that where...

The first time Bo sees the shiny black clarinet, he knows that is the instrument for him! But when he gets a chance to try it out, he discovers that his short arms, due to his achondroplasia, don’t reach all the keys properly. Bo is disappointed,...

On April 9, 1939, Black contralto Marian Anderson stood on a stage before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Facing a crowd of 75,000 people on the National Mall, she began to sing “America, My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” From the very...

Who wrote the first true "opera"? Where did the system of musical notation come from? How do composers construct symphonies?The Classical Music Book answers these questions and more by exploring the history of classical music in clear and...

At first, Maria and Mateo are thrilled when they learn their next school trip will be to the orchestra. But when Mateo’s parents play classical music for them, the cousins feel both sleepy and bored. They struggle to keep an open mind about the...

From stage to screen, celebrities dazzle audiences with their talent. This engaging series showcases the lives and work of six famous stars in the spotlight. Each book highlights a major actor or musician, explaining their early life, rise to fame, and...

Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun–it can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through...

Biggest Names in Music introduces young readers to some of the most popular stars in music today. Each exciting narrative summarizes one artist’s life and career to date while also including biographical information such as family life and charity...

Playing a musical instrument is a great way for children to build skills and gain confidence. This fun series introduces students to eight exciting instruments. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this series a great choice...

At first, Maria and Mateo are thrilled when they learn their next school trip will be to the orchestra. But when Mateo’s parents play classical music for them, the cousins feel both sleepy and bored. They struggle to keep an open mind about the...

From stage to screen, celebrities dazzle audiences with their talent. This engaging series showcases the lives and work of six famous stars in the spotlight. Each book highlights a major actor or musician, explaining their early life, rise to fame, and...

Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun–it can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through...

Mr. Octopus wants to make music! Join the animal friends as they make sounds using everyday objects. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to patterns, onomatopoeia, and making music! Reading tips and help enrich the learning...

Biggest Names in Music introduces young readers to some of the most popular stars in music today. Each exciting narrative summarizes one artist’s life and career to date while also including biographical information such as family life and charity...

Playing a musical instrument is a great way for children to build skills and gain confidence. This fun series introduces students to eight exciting instruments. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this series a great choice...