Katherine Dunham: Pioneer of Black Dance (Trailblazer Biographies)

The American Dance Festival presents Dancing in the Light, a one-hour modern dance television program showcasing 6 historic dance compositions by African American choreographers. All of the dances were originally recorded for the Emmy Award-winning series Free to Dance, a three-hour documentary that aired on PBS in 2001 as part of the Great Performances: Dance in America series. While Free to Dance uses select excerpts from the dances to inform its narrative within a historical context, Danci (Amazon.com, none)

Baseball lovers will marvel at this baseball movie starring Jackie Robinson in his own biography. Take a look at the incredible life of the first African American professional baseball player as he overcomes discrimination to become one of the most beloved baseball players of all time! Table of Contents: (1) The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) - Jackie Robinson plays himself in this biographical film that follows the path of the baseball legend from his experiences as a young boy through his baseba (Amazon.com, none)

Director Robert Rossen was blacklisted from US filmmaking after he was accused of being a communist supporter. With few other options, the brilliant Rossen went to Italy and made Mambo, a stunningly subversive film with love, lust, and spectacular dancing. Dark and enigmatic, Rossen's Mambo is the sordid story of young, desperate, and impoverished characters who are awe struck by the glamour of fame and fortune. Silvana Mangano, the lead actress, flows through the film with a sensuousness and se (Amazon.com, none)

'Give me something to dance about and I'll dance it.'Jerome Robbins to Irving Berlin No other creative figure of the latter twentieth century was as contradictory as Jerome Robbins, and few were as controversial. He was a master of the Broadway musical, transforming its possibilities with such works as West Side Story, Gypsy, and Peter Pan, and was one of the greatest ballet choreographers this country has ever produced. This first and only documentary on Robbins features excerpts from his pers (Amazon.com, none)

A biography telling the personal life and baseball career of the legendary player, Jackie Robinson. Written in graphic-novel format. (Amazon.com, none)

A biography of the zoologist focusing on her work with the chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania. (Amazon.com, none)

Presents the life and career of the blind pianist who toured the country after the Civil War, bringing ragtime and other African American music to the concert stage. (Amazon.com, none)

A biography of one of the first women to play tennis professionally. (Amazon.com, none)

Who is Li Cunxin? Why did his teacher choose him to move to the city and train to become a ballet dancer? Read how his determination to succeed led to a career as a world-famous ballet dancer. This title is also available in Spanish. View now! (Amazon.com, none)

"Nobody is born a dancer," said Mikhail Baryshnikov. "You have to want it more than anything." The ten dancers and choreographers in this collection shaped their raw talent with passion and intensity. All have made unparalleled contributions to the world of dance, and their stories present an overview of dance in America. Author Carin T. Ford's lively text and delightful anecdotes introduce middle grade and young adult readers to ten greats in American dance -- from ballet to mod (Amazon.com, none)

This is nine of the 26 volume Old West series from Time-Life. (Amazon.com, none)

Art.com is the world's largest retailer of art prints, posters, photographs, and framed artwork. With our huge selection of over 400,000 prints, you'll easily find the perfect piece for your home, office, or classroom. Our art is printed on quality paper. When you order framed artwork, the piece is built by our team of in-house professionals. Visit our Amazon store today at www.amazon.com/artdotcom to find Special Offers and search for products based on 'Artist Name' and 'Subject Categories' suc (Amazon.com, none)

When the Brooklyn Dodgers recruited Jackie Robinson from the Negro Leagues' Kansas City Monarchs in 1947, it marked a turning point both in baseball and civil rights history. Robinson became the first African American to play in the Major Leagues, and in doing so, led generations of black players into the previously all-white world of professional baseball. As one of the greatest players professional baseball has ever seen, Robinson fought fiercely for civil rights on and off the diamond through (Amazon.com, none)

Most sports watchers' projections for Alex Rodriguez's final stats rank him with men such as Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, and Hank Aaron. A veritable baseball wunderkind, this Dominican-American ball player has broken records from the moment he stepped on the diamond. In this engaging biography author Wayne Stewart describes the highlights of A-Rod's record-setting career and examines the reasons for the unprecedented impact he has had on the game.Recruited right out of high school in 19 (Amazon.com, none)

Barack Obama splashed onto the political scene with an inspirational, rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. From that night on, Obamamania was very real. He is bold and audacious; his rhetoric fiery, convincing and very compelling. He encourages cross-over appeal, discourse, affiliation, and has drawn many Americans, including today's youth, into politics. This is the story of a man of mixed race heritage who inspires, listens, compromises, and is often bipartisan. W (Amazon.com, none)

Imagine growing up like a princess. That's what Vera Wang's childhood was like. Vera Wang is now one of the top fashion designers. Women all over the world wear her bridal gowns and clothes. The little princess has transformed herself into a hardworking, successful businesswoman. This is a book about her life. (Amazon.com, none)

In a life of ceaseless exploration, Marco Polo pushed out the borders of his narrow medieval world. Born in Venice in 1254, the young Marco Polo first met his father at age 15, when the elder Polo returned from a trading expedition to the East. The father's tales of the court of the Kublai Khan in China ignited a lifelong passion for adventure in the son. The Polos set out for China in 1271, traveling through the Middle East, across the Gobi Desert, to Khanbaliq in China. The journey took four y (Amazon.com, none)

Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. (Amazon.com, none)

Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. (Amazon.com, none)

A chronological, year-by-year history of the life and career of Buddy Holly. The definitive factual story of one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time, this is the ultimate biographical timeline of Buddy Holly - and has been published to honor the 50th anniversary of his death. (Amazon.com, none)

With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan. Follow the life of one of the most recognizable athletes and living brands inside this engaging and balanced biography.He is among the best-known and wealthiest athletes in the history of organized sports. With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact (Amazon.com, none)

Leading historians and historic re-enactments bring the fabled journeys of the world's most famous adventurer to life. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. (Amazon.com, none)

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Dunham Battery Park Oxfords have classic styling, plus practicality -- they're waterproof! Classic styling combined with sturdy practicality! Durable, casual footwear developed with proven cushioning and stability technologies. Extensive sizes and widths to give you a perfect fit! Great Comfort: ABZORB pods in heel and forefoot provide shock absorption and cushioning; Full-length dual layered removable footbed featuring ABZORB and compression molded EVA for additional comfort and support; Great (Amazon.com, none)