Kathleen Tracy
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Paul Cezanne is considered the father of modern art, but his road to artistic immortality was paved with professional obstacles and self-doubt. Born to a wealthy family, Cezanne turned his back on his father's banking business and moved to Paris to pursue a career as an artist. The rigid style of traditional painting did not interest him. He believed all the rules prevented artists from fully expressing themselves. Rather than conform, he fell in...
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Provides an overview of Saudi Arabia; looks at where it is in the world; discusses the history, land, people, culture and lifestyle, economy and commerce, politics and government,and festivals and attractions of the country; identifies famous Saudi Arabians; and includes a time line, craft, and recipe.
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Provides an overview of Cuba, looks at where it is in the world, discusses the history, land, people, culture and lifestyle, economy and commerce, politics and government, and festivals and attractions of the country, identifies famous Cubans, and includes a time line, craft, and recipe.
8) Theseus
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Introduces the Greek hero Theseus, discussing the Battle of Marathon, his birth, the six labors he performed on his way to Athens, the minotaur, and his legacy; and contains information on the Lydians, the oracle at Delphi, the Panhellenic Games, Minoan Civilization, and the Amazons.
9) Odysseus
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Learn about Odysseus who was one of the greatest heroes of Greek culture.