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Written by Dr. Artika Tyner, passionate educator and global citizen, Kofi Loves Music is a guide for learning about the history of music and celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.

Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen...

Das fliegende Klassenzimmer – new generation! An der Emmy-Noether-Gesamtschule regiert das Chaos: Der geniale Hausmeister Montgomery Power ist verschwunden! Klos verstopfen, Leuchtröhren flackern und im »Raum der gescheiterten Experimente« machen sich besonders wartungsintensive Erfindungen...

Ella’s thrilled about her new part, but quickly realizes she's only filling in and won’t be performing on stage.

A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one’s watching. There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape like you...

The part-time detectives head to their local community theater to rehearse the play they are in, only to discover that someone is playing pranks on the theater company. The twin sleuths need to work quickly to catch the culprit before one more prank closes down the play for good. It's showtime, Lark and Connor!

Genial sein ist auch keine Lösung. Sam hat keine allzu großen Ansprüche an sein Teenagerleben. Er hat kaum Follower auf Instagram, sein Freundeskreis ist überschaubar, er schreibt mittelmäßige Noten und das Wichtigste: Er ist mit seiner Durchschnittlichkeit voll und ganz zufrieden. Doch als seine Familie in ein schickes Londoner Viertel zieht, fangen für Sam die Probleme an: Seine Mutter meldet ihn an der "Nord-London-Akademie für Begabte und Talentierte" an, einer Elite-Schule für künstlerisch interessierte und hochbegabte Kinder, die allesamt damit beschäftigt zu sein scheinen, irgendwelche Elektro-Wave-Emo-Crossover-Bands zu gründen oder eines Tages Hollywood zu erobern.

Join Luna as she embarks on magical adventures including exploring the library bookshelves with her dad, finding friendship and appreciation for art, celebrating the magic of Christmas and discovering the power of community and the connection to the world through gardening. Immerse yourself in Luna's world and let her stories inspire and delight you.

Two exciting stories about explorer missionary David Livingstone, two historical stories about children in the 1800s in the United States, and two true-to-life stories about music and acts of kindness!

John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker” because he farted so much! Paul McCartney’s car was wrecked by chickens! George Harrison once had his friend’s parent sign his bad report card! Ringo Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Wait! What? Siblings Paige and Turner have collected the most unusual and surprising facts about these rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their skyrocketing journey to become the greatest band in the world.

Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful executives.

Selbstvertrauen und die Kraft der Musik – in Der Große Auftritt folgen wir dem begabten jungen Geiger Tom, der die Magie der Musik entdeckt. Seine außergewöhnliche Reise beginnt, als er eine mysteriöse Geige findet und erkennt, dass es eine ganz besondere Verbindung zwischen ihm und der Violine gibt. Seine Fähigkeit, mit Tönen nicht nur Melodien, sondern auch Emotionen und lebendige Farben zu erzeugen, führt zu einem Auftritt vor einer Jury. Wird Toms Auftritt die Jury überzeugen?

Tore und seine Oma lassen den selbst gemachten Drachen steigen und sehen sich Windräder auf dem Hügel an. Yasmin erntet mit Opa zum ersten Mal Kartoffeln und in der Kita pflanzen Leo und Maja einen echten Baum in die Spielwiese!

Valerie will noch nicht ins Bett. Sie will lieber noch schaukeln und immer, wenn sie hin und her schwingt, ist sie mitten an in einem neuen Abenteuer: Sie reist ins Turbanland, fährt auf einem Schiff über den Ozean - bis sie doch langsam müde wird.

Ли Син Хён — скромный молчаливый парень из бедного района Сеула. Хён обожает музыку и мечтает стать звездой, вот только между двойными сменами на работе и домашними делами не остается ни времени, ни возможности на личные амбиции. Единственная отрада Хёна — известная K-POP группа "Тэянг", за которой следит вся Корея. После непредвиденного происшествия группа лишается своего солиста и объявляет кастинг на нового участника. Хён и не надеется пройти его, пока одна случайная встреча не подарит ему шанс исполнить его заветную мечту, изменив его жизнь навсегда.

The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald Glover, and Zendaya transform the industry and move people's emotions. They deliver performances and create works that inspire audiences in every generation. Discover more Black entertainers and learn about their many achievements and how they continue to impact entertainment.

Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.

Stunt performers climb buildings, jump from airplanes, and take other thrilling risks to make movie magic. Listeners will learn about the dangers stunt performers face, the training and gear that keeps them safe, as well as the history behind the profession.

It’s 1915, and Victorine Berryman (now reluctantly in disguise) is struggling to figure out who she most truly is: An orphaned heiress to one of the country’s largest fortunes? An extra in other people’s films? Or does she perhaps want to be a different sort of person entirely? When an ominous advertisement appears, offering a big reward for information leading to the “lost” Miss Berryman, Victorine decides it’s time to leave the old film town of Fort Lee with her best friend, photoplay star Darleen Darling, and look for work in Hollywood, California.

CANTAN, BAILAN... ¡Y TIENEN SUPERPODERES! Escuadrón K es el grupo musical más famoso del mundo. Sus cinco componentes, Kasandra, Klaus, Kayla, Kevin y Koldo, se han hecho virales con canciones que recorren todos los rincones del planeta. Pero detrás de este fenómeno musical hay mucho más...