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Mozart By Facts On File Introducing Mozart, a stimulating new series, looks at the influences and historical events that shaped the lives of the great composers. Illustrated in full color, making use of contemporary works of art, these books provide an essential introduction to the lives of those who produced some of the world's most enduring music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on a cold winter's morning in Salzburg, Austria, into a world soon to be torn apart by revolution. As a child he traveled across Europe, playing music for kings and emperors. By the time he was 20 he was one of the most exciting composers in all Europe. But the glittering career that had begun so promisingly was to end in poverty and sadness. Only after his death did people recognize Mozart's true musical genius. |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart By Mike Venezia / Grolier Publishing Company The best way to introduce children to music and composers is through fun. If children can learn about music in a fun way, and think of composers as real people, the exciting world of music will be open to them for the rest of their lives. |
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Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? By Yona Zeldis McDonough / Grosset & Dunlap Introduce your youngsters to a classical music master! This fascinating biography charts the prolific composer's extraordinary career and personal life, while painting a vivid cultural history of 18th-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread explore such topics as the history of opera and the evolution of musical instruments. Includes a timeline and a bibliography. Ages 8 to 12. 106 pages, softcover from Grosset & Dunlap. |
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Mozart, The Wonder Boy Study Guide By Judy Wilcox / Zeezok Publishing, Llc This study guide accompanies Opal Wheeler's sold-separately Mozart, The Wonder Boy. Timelines, additional illustrations, tidbits of information, and reading comprehension questions are included. Answers follow the questions with referenced pages numbers where the answer can be found. 31 pages, softcover. Grades K-6. (127 page textbook Mozart the Wonder Boy sold separately) |
