If you ever study music, chances are that you will end up hearing the name “Bach” somewhere along the line. The German composer is one of the most famous musicians of all time, and throughout his life he penned absolutely beautiful music that is still popular today. Johann Sebastian Bach, sometimes only referred to as J.S. Bach, or Sebastian Bach, wrote music that today is considered part of the classical genre.  You may know Johann Sebastian Bach’s name, but perhaps...

He was one of the most brilliant men in the world. His books inspired millions of lives. But who was he really? This book, just for kids, will look at his childhood, education, marriage and work to see what made him who he was! KidLit-o is a leading electronic publisher in children’s books; each month, it publishes several history, science and language arts books.   

Sie wurde am 7. September 1553 als Tochter von König Heinrich VIII. und seiner ersten Frau Katharina von Aragon geboren. Das Leben begann vielleicht ganz angenehm, als sie mit ihrem Vater, dem König, im königlichen Palast lebte - aber es sollte nicht lange so angenehm bleiben. Vielleicht kennen Sie den Namen Königin Elisabeth, aber vielleicht haben Sie sich auch gefragt: "Was ist so toll an ihr?" Dieses Buch (Teil der Reihe "Was ist so toll an...") gibt Kindern einen Einblick in das Leben,...

The common image that most of us have of Johnny Appleseed is a man skipping down the road with a tin pot on his head, an old coffee sack for clothing, carrying nothing but a leather bag full of apple seeds. We imagine him alongside riverbanks planting trees that would produce ripe, juicy apples for pies and snacks. We see him sort of just wandering around, traveling from one place to another with no particular destination in mind.  Just about everything in the previous paragra...

"Just Do The Thing is a concise and inspiring (and funny!) look at not just getting more done, but doing things that truly matter."Lee LeFever, Founder of Common Craft & author of The Art of Explanation"By speaking to what is inside of us, Sam empowers our true values to emerge, but without all the trappings of ego."Denise Lynch, CHT, creator of iTunes-bestselling audiobook Living an Empowered Life"My ADD mind could actually track this, and totally loved every...

If you ever study music, chances are that you will end up hearing the name “Beethoven” somewhere along the line. The German composer is one of the most famous musicians of all time, and throughout his life he penned absolutely beautiful music that is still popular today. Ludwig van Beethoven wrote music that today is considered part of the classical genre.  You may know Ludwig van Beethoven ‘s name, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about h...

There are so many ways to think of Sacagawea. Some see her as a young mother trying to find her way home; some imagine her as a wise Native American guide showing American explorers though her homeland; and still others visualize her acting as an ambassador who helps bring peace to different groups of people. You may know Sacagawea’s name, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about her?” This book (part of the “What’s So Great About…”) series, gives kids insig...

He was one of the most brilliant men in the world. His music inspired millions of lives and changed culture as we know it. But who was he really? This book, just for kids, will look at his childhood, education, marriage and work to see what made him who he was! KidLit-o is a leading electronic publisher in children’s books; each month, it publishes several history, science and language arts books. 

Born as “Tutankhaten, King Tut is remembered for many reasons. During his reign as Pharaoh he made the difficult decision to publically disagree with his father and to undo many of the changes that Amenhotep IV had made during his rule (including making Amarna the capital city). Tutankhaten would also try to reestablish the friendships with surrounding nations that his father had ignored and to start a large family of his own so that his ideas could continue to guide the country long after...

Benjamin Franklin was born in extraordinary times. The people of the thirteen colonies were considering rebelling against their English masters, and each person would be forced to choose where they would stand on the issue of independence. The young nation would need brave men and women to stand up to tyranny and take the lead, helping others on the path to liberty and freedom. You may know Franklin’s name, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about him?"  

Marco Polo’s sense of wonder started when he was young. As a child growing up in the streets of Venice, Italy, his imagination often turned to Asia and to what might be going on there. Little did he know that soon he would be traveling to that mysterious continent personally. You may know his name, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about him?" This book (part of the “What’s So Great About…”) series, gives kids insight in...