Examines the life of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer, from his acclaim as a child prodigy through his prolific musical career to his early death in 1791 at age thirty-five.

A biography of the nineteenth-century Austrian composer.

"An introduction to the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter."--

A biography of Duke Ellington, a pianist since the age of seven, who conducted big bands, composed film and Broadway musicals, and used the unique sounds of the musicians in his band to revolutionize the sound of jazz.

"Discusses the obligations and joys of selecting, preparing for, and caring for a hamster." --

What age is the right age to have your first pet? Everything a youngster needs to know about owning and caring for a new puppy is explained in this book including easy-to-understand instructions about daily care, cleaning, feeding and maintaining for one of most popular pets in North America.

We Visit Malaysia takes middle school students on a journ ey to the Asian country of Malaysia through its history, geography, conflicts, culture, religions, politics, economy, and contemporary life. The country's vital statistics, timeline, place in the world, and a native recipe and craft are included. The book has been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies from...

Consisting of more than 7,000 islands-most of which are uninhabited-the Philippines is an island nation off Southeast Asia that is characterized by great natural beauty. It was ruled by Spain as a colony for over 300 years. In 1898, the Philippines traded one ruler for another when the United States took over in the aftermath of its victory in the Spanish-American War. Following a brief but brutal Japanese occupation during World War II, the nation...

Profiles the life and career of the hip-hop star, Ja Rule.