bands (music)

Explores the past, present, and future of the legendary band that more than fifty years later, still keeps turning out hits.

Explore the lesser-known parts of Queen's story, such as their early days as a student band, as well as the formative years leading to their global explosion.

"Rhino and Cooper overhear their shy teammate, Carlos, singing in the dugout. They are amazed at his voice! There's a talent show coming up at school and Carlos just might be good enough to win it. They form a band with Carlos as the lead singer, Cooper on drums, and Rhino on the guitar. But Rhino hasn't told his friends that he has only just started taking guitar lessons. He knows a few notes, which is very different from playing a full song. Between schoolwork, baseball practice, and the talent show, will Rhino be able to learn in time?"--Provided by publisher.

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band, if he can just convince his dad to let him quit their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away his days over rising dough and hot ovens. But in the midst of interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easy-going guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of breads, love begins to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn't ruin everything.

Cody begins to realize there is more to life than running with a tough group of friends and beating people up when he starts drumming with a new band, but he is unsure if his old friends will let him leave that way of life behind.

"When Lavinia the badger catches the culprit that has been raiding her vegetable garden, she agrees to let the frightened bunny go for the promise of a great reward and she is astonished by the musical magic that the coming night brings"--OCLC.

"Being in a band is Stelle's escape from her mother's depression and the chaotic clutter at home. Although she is able to lose herself playing drums in the basement of her dad's new house, once she leaves, it's like the world is going crazy. One bandmate's parents refuse to acknowledge that he is gay. Her band's only potential lead singer dresses like a vampire. Even her best friend with the 'perfect family' is on edge. It's the confused conversations Stelle has with her grandmother that hold the key to unlocking the unhappiness at the heart of her family"--Back cover.

"When Becca finds out about her school's free throw competition, she is ready to put her basketball skills to the test! And if she wins, she'll get to meet her favorite basketball player! But after a series of bad practices, her nerves start to get the best of her. Can the Major Eights help Becca regain her confidence and meet her hero?"--Provided by publisher.

Unless Maggie and her partner can do well on their science fair project, she will not be allowed to perform with the Major Eights at the banquet. Includes directions for making goo.

The fame the Major Eights experience after the Battle of the Bands competition goes to Scarlet's head and she signs up for the school's talent show as a solo artist.