Getzinger, Donna

In ancient Rome on his ninth birthday, Martial Portius races to deliver an important message to his older brother, Hershal, who will likely lose his job as a Roman courier if he does not receive the information on time.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century German composer Johannes Brahms, describing his musical childhood, his struggle for success, and the conflict between those, such as Brahms, who favored musical tradition and those, including Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner, who favored new directions.

Examines the chaotic life of nineteenth-century composer Richard Wagner, discussing his influence on the art of opera, his affairs and fiscal irresponsibility, belief in German superiority, and his anti-Semitism.

Profiles the life and music of eighteenth-century German musician and composer, George Frideric Handel and examines his operas and oratorios as well as his most famous composition, "Messiah.".

Examines the life of seventeenth-century German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and discusses the challenges he faced gaining acceptance for his music throughout his prolific career.

A color-illustrated biography of eighteenth-century Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi that describes the disappearance of his manuscripts after his death and their discovery in the 1920s, which brought his music to modern ears for the first time.

Heidi has a secret-her older brother is severely Learning Disabled. When her friends find out about it, she thinks her life is ruined.

Provides an account of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire which occurred on March 25, 1911, when fire broke out on the upper floors of the ten story Asch building in New York City, resulting in the deaths of nearly 150 workers, many of them women and teenage girls, and leading to legislation requiring improved factory safety standards.