Kathleen Krull

Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) (Unabridged)

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Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on the women who have wielded power, revealing their feats - and flaws - for all the world to see. You'll hear about 20 of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. And what were they really like?

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1150L

Length:

02:14

Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) (Unabridged)

Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

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Twenty literary luminaries, ranging from Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare to Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain, are profiled in this entertaining and informative collection. Winner of A School Library Journal's Book of the Year Award, Lives of the Writers is both an indispensable reference tool and an exhilarating gossipfest.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1070L

Length:

02:06

Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Isaac Newton: Giants of Science (Unabridged)

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Kathleen Krull has received numerous accolades from publications such as Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal for her biographies for young readers. Here she profiles Sir Isaac Newton - the father of calculus and the man who pioneered studies of gravity.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1000L

Length:

02:16

Isaac Newton: Giants of Science (Unabridged)

Giants of Science: Leonardo Da Vinci (Unabridged)

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As the illegitimate son of a notary from Vinci, Leonardo is banned from Italian universities and trade guilds. But he soon becomes the shining star in the studio of the acclaimed Florentine artist Verrocchio. After being investigated for alleged homosexual activities, Leonardo leaves Florence in 1482 to make weapons for the prince of Milan.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1010L

Length:

01:11

Giants of Science: Leonardo Da Vinci (Unabridged)

Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought)

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Whether visiting museums and galleries or taking Art History courses, we often marvel at the brilliant artwork, but learn little about the artists behind the creations. Kathleen Krull's acclaimed Lives of the Artists examines 20 brilliant artists and tells us why their neighbors had so much to whisper about.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Length:

02:02

Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)

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Which president had feet bigger than his ego? Washington. Which barked like a seal? Kennedy. Which joked about dating mummies? Clinton. These fun and quirky facts bring to light the human side of the 42 men who have served as U.S. presidents.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Lexile:

1240L

Length:

02:55

Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)