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Making Movies

John Wood (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969501

Lots of amazing things can happen on the movie screen. Dinosaurs, superheroes, and aliens can come to life right in front of us. Do you want to learn the secrets of the screen? Read this book to find out how your favorite movies are made! Making Movies is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Dancing the Tinikling

Bobbie Peyton (author) Diobelle Cerna (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935491

"Jojo, come dance!" Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips. Lola dances between the two poles easily, the same way she dances between their American and Filipino cultures--Jojo knows that dance! And finally, spinning and hopping to the rhythm of his life, he's dancing the tinikling! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories Collection.

La Mariachi

Isabel Estrada (author) Addy Rivera Sonda (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935484

Tuchi longs to join in and play with the school's mariachi band, but it's the 1970s and in her community, mariachi is only for the boys. Still she hopes--and wishes on Señora Luna. When Tuchi stumbles across her nana's guitarrón, Nana teaches her to play in secret. The music rumbles inside Tuchi like desert thunder. Will Tuchi be ready for the big audition? And will Señora Luna help Tuchi make her wish come true?

Muddy Waters

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931851

Muddy Waters explores how Muddy Waters made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Lizzo

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931844

Lizzo explores how Lizzo has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Kendrick Lamar

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931837

Kendrick Lamar explores how Kendrick Lamar has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Jimi Hendrix

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931820

Jimi Hendrix explores how Jimi Hendrix made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Ella Fitzgerald

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931813

Ella Fitzgerald explores how Ella Fitzgerald made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Aretha Franklin

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931806

Aretha Franklin explores how Aretha Franklin made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact.

Maya Angelou

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039643758

Find out about the life of American poet and writer Maya Angelou and her work as an activist in the US civil rights movement. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.

The Blues Duel

Christina Earley (author) Anastasia Kleckner (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351810

Sue and Lue are both singing the blues in the Blues Duel. Join them onstage as you practice reading words with "ue." This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Piccolo

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416910

Discover the piccolo in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Xylophone

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417214

Discover the xylophone in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Upright Bass

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417153

Discover the upright bass in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Tuba

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417092

Discover the tuba in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Ukulele

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417122

Discover the ukulele in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Trumpet

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417061

Discover the trumpet in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Trombone

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417030

Discover the trombone in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Snare Drum

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416644

Discover the snare drum in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Saxophone

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416972

Discover the saxophone in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Sitar

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532417009

Discover the sitar in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Organ

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416859

Discover the organ in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Oboe

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416828

Discover the oboe in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Harp

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416767

Discover the harp in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.

Harmonica

Matilda James (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532416736

Discover the harmonica in this simple and engaging book for curious kids.