Books with author Elaine Landau

The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the saxophone the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional sax players like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good sax player needs. Discover whether the saxophone is your best choice for making music.

The clarinet is a wonderful instrument. Its smooth, creamy sounds enhance all types of music, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Indeed, artists as diverse as Benny Goodman, Supertramp, and the Beatles have all featured clarinets in their songs. But is the clarinet the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional clarinetists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good clarinetist needs. Discover whether the clarinet is your best choice for making music.

The trumpet may be one of the smallest brass instruments, but its sound is bold and exciting. Trumpeters play in all types of groups, such as orchestras, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and even rock bands! But is the trumpet the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional trumpeters like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good trumpeter needs. Discover whether the trumpet is your best choice for making music.

Explore the history of the Statue of Liberty, discusses where the statue came from, who designed it, and its significance in American culture and history.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

What’s that dog with the stocky build, bushy eyebrows, and alert personality? It’s the miniature schnauzer! Miniature schnauzers are outgoing dogs with lively attitudes and loads of energy. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a miniature schnauzer fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its thick whiskers and sweet expression to its history as a pet and rodent hunter in Germany. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the miniature schnauzer. So check out this go-to guide for miniature schnauzer lovers - and learn all about why miniature schnauzers are the best breed there is!

Learn about the history and culture of the African American people in the years prior to the establishment of the United States.Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America. This book explores the history of race relations in the United States, focusing on the civil rights movement that began in 1954 with the Supreme Court ruling against segregation in public schools.

Learn what a national anthem is.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book explains what a national anthem is; recounts how and why Francis Scot Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," including the history of the specific flag to which he referred; and describes how his poem eventually became the national anthem.

Learn about the history of the American flag from its original design by Betsy Ross at the request of George Washington, how it has changed over the years, and how it came to be a symbol of the United States.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.