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"Chronicles the life of a renowned classical singer who, despite numerous setbacks, became a singing sensation, a voice of the Civil Rights Movement, and the winner of the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award"--OCLC.

"How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to singer Marian Anderson.

Chronicles the life of Marian Anderson from her childhood in Philadelphia's poorest neighborhood to her legendary career as a singer, exploring how she overcame racism and social boundaries to sing in the world's greatest concert halls.

Profiles the life of African-American contralto Marian Anderson, discussing her childhood, early love of music, study under Giuseppe Boghetti, and success in Europe and the United States.

Examines the life of opera star Marian Anderson with simple, age-appropriate text designed to help beginning readers develop word recognition and reading skills.

Using a combination of live action, archival films and still photos presents a biography of Anderson, a gifted contralto who became internationally recognized despire many opportunities denied her as an African American.

A biography of African-American concert singer Marian Anderson, discussing her happy childhood in Philadelphia, her early involvement with music, her attempts to perfect her art, her European success, the discrimination she encountered in the U.S., and the impact of her fame on racism.

A look at the life and career of singer Marian Anderson, who rose from poor roots to become the first African-American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.

Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.