history and criticism

Discusses the influence of people and events worldwide on music in the first two decades of the twentieth century which led to experiments with dissonance, modern ballet, and the birth of jazz.

Profiles ten authors popular with teenage readers: Judy Blume, Virginia Hamilton, Julius Lester, Lois Lowry, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Katherine Paterson, Gary Paulsen, Gary Soto, R.L. Stine, and Laurence Yep; and includes primary and secondary bibliographies.

Examines the history and significance of the national anthem and several other patriotic songs.

Traces the published history of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and at the same time tells the story of its famous creator.

Provides a history and words to all four verses of the song called "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the national anthem of the United States in 1931. Includes directions for making a star-spangled banner.

Provides a history and words to the song, "America," as well as simple instructions for making a patriotic parfait.

Examines through photographs and text vocal music throughout history, discussing how the voice works, different kinds of singing and songs, and the technology involved in recording and playing back vocal music.

Introduces the universal language of music, the families of musical instruments, and some of the great composers.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of German author, Eric Maria Remarque.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of American writer, Sue Monk Kidd.