songs and music

Contains essays and illustrations which explore aspects of the history and contemporary status of the Silk Road, a trade network that connected Central Asia to East Asia and the Mediterranean from about the second century B.C.E. to the fourteenth century, written as part of the Silk Road Project, Inc, a nonprofit organization founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Presents rhyming text and illustrations depicting musicians playing various instruments in different settings, with lyrics and a CD containing fourteen songs and printable files with illustrations and lyrics.

An illustrated version of the well-known song of the American Revolution.

While his master is not looking, Tingalayo the donkey sneaks off to dance and sing at the fair. Includes the musical notation to this Carribbean folk song.

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of George Washington as he led his troops toward the Battle of Trenton, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat.".

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Mary Hays, called Molly Pitcher for bringing fresh water to colonial troops during the Battle of Monmouth, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain.".

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Paul Revere and William Dawes, who alerted the Minutemen when British troops arrived in Boston, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Over Hill, Over Dale.".

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of colonists who dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped tea in Boston Harbor to protest unfair taxes, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean.".

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Betsy Ross, who sewed the first American flag at the request of George Washington, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle.".

An illustrated version of the official anthem of Newfoundland and Labrador, written by Sir Cavendish Boyle, who served as governor of Newfoundland from 1901-1904.