"A celebration of the history of Black music in America"-- Provided by publisher.

"Art historian Suzanne Blier surveys over 150,000 years of African art, set against the changing history of the continent, customs and religions, postcolonial debates and the challenges of the present. Core themes in African visual and cultural expression are examined in detail, including trade, empire expansion, gender, the body and representations of power, across meaningful chapters spanning ancient art, the Middle Ages, Early Modern, the colonial...

This is a timeline of the events in the history of the Age of Exploration from the early 1400s to 1521. During the 15th and 16th centuries, European explorers set sail to discover new lands, great riches and exotic goods, leading to the discovery of trade routes across the world and the first circumnavigation of the globe.

Albuquerque. Phoenix. Tucson. El Paso. Las Vegas. Iconic American cities surrounded by desert and rust. Teeming metropolises that seem to exist independently of the seemingly inhospitable and arid landscape that surrounds them, belying the rich insight they offer into American stories of migration, industry, bloodshed, and rebirth. Charting a geographic path through America's largest and hottest deserts, acclaimed journalist Kyle Paoletta maps the...

"[This book presents] a crash course in the joys of musical circuitry that teaches makers to become musicians, and musicians to become makers. Written for total beginners, this guide uses more than 40 hands-on experiments and projects to build whimsical, wild, and just plain weird gizmos."-- From publisher description.

"Black History Leaders: Sports 2" is a graphic novel celebrating the lives and legacies of four iconic Black athletes: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson. Each chapter delves into their personal journeys, from overcoming adversity to achieving greatness on the global stage. Through vivid illustrations and powerful storytelling, readers explore their influence on sports, culture, and civil rights. Highlighting their dedication,...

Listen as feet do the talking in this title from the Let's Dance! series. Readers will explore the history and cultural relevance of this fascinating artform, and meet some of the dancers who have made a name for themselves on screeen and stage.

During the Great Irish Famine, sixteen-year-old scullery maid Nell falls in love with the wealthy landlord's nephew.

Welcome to Thomas Cromwell: England's Mastermind, an introduction into one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of Tudor England. Over the course of this series, well explore Cromwells journey from a blacksmiths son in Putney to the heights of power as King Henry VIIIs chief minister. Cromwells story is one of ambition, ingenuity, and riskqualities that reshaped the English church, monarchy, and society in ways that still resonate today. Cromwell...

On December 7, 1941, the world changed forever. In a surprise attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy, Pearl Harbor was bombed, dragging the United States into World War II. How did this happen? Was it truly unexpected, or were there warnings? This audiobook uncovers the strategic planning, key military figures, and devastating impact of the attack. Learn about the battleships lost, the heroes of that fateful day, and the American response that led...