Showing results for "Arts" in Biographies

Chadwick Boseman shot to fame with his lead role in the blockbuster film Black Panther. Find out more about his rise to stardom!

Mixed martial arts competitors wrestle, jab, and kick their ways to the top. The best fighters never pull any punches. Listen here for the biggest names in MMA.

Explore the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.

Brought to you by Puffin. A beautiful journey through the untold stories of art, adapted from the global sensation The Story of Art Without Men, by expert art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel. Step into the incredible lives of the women artists who have gone uncelebrated for too long...

Джеймс Кэмерон–известный режиссёр, автор таких блокбастеров, как «Аватар», «Терминатор», «Титаник» и многих других. Трудно встретить человека, который не видел ни одного его фильма! И мало кого они оставляют равнодушным: работы Кэмерона всегда поражают захватывающим сюжетом и яркими сценами. Кроме того, он настоящий новатор, разработавший новые техники съемки, неутомимый исследователь морских глубин и активный борец за экологию.

Kurs lekcij dlja shkol'nikov po teme" Iskusstvo Rossii". Vy poznakomites' s velikimi tvorcami shedevrov rossijskogo izobrazitel'nogo iskusstva, literatury i muzyki, a takzhe uznaete o tendencijah, kotorye nabljudajutsja v russkom iskusstve i opredeljajut ego samobytnost'.

There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.

Historias dramatizadas en audio para ni?os de todas las edades. Estas historias relatan las valiosas experiencias de misioneros valientes en la historia de la humanidad. (Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages. These stories tell about the valuable experiences of brave missionaries in history.)

The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft...

Historias dramatizadas en audio para ni?os de todas las edades tomadas de la historia mundial. A travez de este album aprenderas sobre Juana de Arco, Abraham Lincoln, Jose Marti y otros personajes historicos. (Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages taken from history. Through this audio you will learn about Joan of Arc, Abraham Lincoln, Jose Marti and other characters of History.)

Historias dramatizadas en audio para ni?os de todas las edades tomadas de la historia mundial. En este audio aprenderas sobre Cristobal Colon, Benito Juarez ademas de otros personajes historicos. ( Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages taken from history. Through this album you will learn about Cristopher Columbus, Benito Juarez and other characters from history.)

Historias biblicas dramatizadas en audio para ni?os de todas las edades. Este audio contiene la vida de Jesus desde su nacimiento hasta su resurreccion. (Dramatized Bible stories in audio for children of all ages. This audio covers the life of Jesus from his birth to his resurrection.)

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable book that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. No Map, Great Trip is an excellent...

A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambers’s inspiring collection of profiles—along with Senator Cory Booker’s stirring foreword—will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for what’s right. You may only be one person, but you have...

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages! At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her...

Starring the special bond between sisters throughout history, this fun and inspiring biography collection from author Aura Lewis is perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z and the Women in Art/Science/Sports series. Sisters are spectacular! They can be your biggest cheerleaders, your most...

See him? That little tramp twitching a postage stamp of a mustache, politely lifting his bowler hat, and leaning on a bamboo cane with the confidence of a gentleman? A slapstick comedian, he blazed forth as the brightest movie star in the Hollywood heavens. Everyone knew Charlie - Charlie Chaplin.

A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on by Hugo Award nominee Victo Ngai. Meet forty people who helped change the world in...

Leonardo da Vinci ist seinen Zeitgenossen weit voraus. Der Künstler schafft monumentale Skulpturen, zeichnet geniale Porträts und fertigt anatomische Skizzen an. Doch auch Bauwerke entwirft er, konstruiert Flugmaschinen, Abwassersysteme, Brennspiegel, einen automatischen Bratspieß, Kriegsmaschinen und viele andere Erfindungen. Berit Hempel erzählt die spannende Geschichte von Leonardos rastlosem Leben im Dienst der Mächtigen seiner Zeit.

A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister...