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Books in Essential Library of Cultural History series

  • A History of Music

    Shannon Baker Moore

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    "This title examines Western music's original European roots, the ways and styles in which it expanded, and how it has grown into such an integral part of Western culture."--Publisher's website.
    U
  • A History of Dance

    Diane Bailey

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Traces the history of dance from its role in society and depiction in popular culture to different styles, movements, and dancers.
    W
  • A History of Fashion

    Rebecca Rissman

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Traces the history of fashion from cultural and social influences and clothes and accessories to style icons and popular designers.
    Y
  • A History of Film

    M M Eboch

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Traces the history of film from its conception in the late 1800s and early filming techniques to popular filmstars and the role of computers in filmmaking today.
    Z+
  • A History of Art

    Laura Perdew

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Traces the history of art from cave paintings and Greco-Roman sculpture and architecture to art movements and popular artists.
  • A History of Television

    M. M. Eboch

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This title examines television's origin in the United States, the ways different networks and shows have shaped history, and how it has grown to capture the nation's attention. Special features include a timeline, Art Spotlights, infographics, and fact bubbles. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Essential Library of Cultural History

    Abdo Publishing

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Traces the cultural and social influences of art, fashion, movies, music, television, and dance through history.