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Can I read George Gershwin (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) on EtoBox?

George Gershwin (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) by Venezia, Mike is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.

What is George Gershwin (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers) about?

The author/illustrator for the highly successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series lends his creative talents to another fun, informative series, this one featuring world famous composers. Venezia's clever mix of full-color photos, his own tongue-in-cheek cartoonlike illustrations, and factual biographical information presents each composer as they really were, along with the forces that inspired their world-renowned music. <p>Gershwin came up with a whole new and important American musical sound, from his brilliant and innovative Rhapsody in Blue to the creation of one of the world's favorite operas, Porgy and Bess.</p>

Who reads George Gershwin (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers)?

It is typically read by young readers, and the parents and educators who guide them.

Common subject areas: juvenile, young adult.

Author
Venezia, Mike
Publisher
Children's Press (CT)
Published
1994
Language
EN
ISBN
9780516445366
Category
children's
Subjects
Music, Children'S, Biography
Rating
4.9 / 5 (53 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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