Kat Harrison

Born in New York City to Puerto Rican immigrant parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda's creativity was influenced by the vibrant city. He began writing his first musical while he was in college and has since gone on to win a Pulitzer Prize, two Grammys, an Emmy, three Tonys, and many other accolades. He is possibly the best-known name in modern theater. Through lively text and bright photos, readers will learn about Mirandas life, education, and accomplishments, as well as Hamilton, New York City, and Broadway. Quotes from Miranda will allow readers a firsthand look into the mind of Americas most famous modern composer. The Glossary helps readers understand vocabulary, and Further Reading will encourage deeper research.

Composer, Actor, and Creator of Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Allan Hall

There is no doubt about it: life is full of mystery. This compelling volume allows readers to peer into the uncovering of state and military secrets such as Watergate, North Koreas purported nuclear bomb testing, and Wikileaks, as well as true crime cases, such as the search for the Missing Earl. Whether its Hollywood secrets like Rock Hudsons shocking double life or the excavation of the ancient city of Teotihuacan, students will learn how great mysteries can be hiddenand in turn how they are revealed. Sidebars, a glossary, and books and websites in the further reading section are also included.

The Worlds Most Shocking Secrets and Mysteries

Written with spunk, humor, and a lot of love, Surgery on Sunday teaches kids they can be brave, even when it's hard. Sunday, a kid with an ocean-sized imagination, is nervous about her upcoming ear surgery. Mom and Dad tell her to put on a brave face, but how can she when she has so many questions? Will it be scary? Will it hurt? (And what does it mean to put on a brave face anyway?) When surgery day rolls around, Sunday's stomach is in knots like a triple-tied shoelace. But thankfully, she has her BFF, Octavia the Octopus, by her side. With the additional help of a few "rules," her parents, and some kind doctors and nurses, she soon learns surgery isn't so scary after all. It actually makes her feel a whole lot better!

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