Kamen, Gloria

Describes the life of Felix Mendelssohn's sister, a highly talented composer in her own right.

In this Indian fable about loyalty and friendship, several animals band together to elude the hunter.

Presents excerpts from the writings of famous and successful artists, athletes, writers, political activists, and scientists, in which they reveal the defining moment that led each to make an important career decision.

Before falling asleep, a baby hears a variety of animal sounds.

A biography of Fiorello La Guardia who started his political career in the House of Representatives before gaining national fame as the mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945.

An abbreviated biography of the versatile Charlie Chaplin, comedian, pantomimist, actor, director, and musician.

Nathan's cat Louie does not like being taken to the vet and registers his distaste by disappearing after he gets home again.

A brief biography of the teller of tales about East and West, from his early years in India and schooling in England to his later success as reporter, poet, and short story writer.

Examines the life and career of the nineteenth-century writer-artist who was renowned for his nonsense verse.