Days of Rondo

Days of Rondo

Author: Evelyn Fairbanks

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0873518136

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Evelyn Fairbanks lived along Rondo Avenue-the heart of St. Paul's largest black community-from the 1930s through the 1950s. Her memoir tells warm and human stories recalling those years in a vibrant community that vanished with the coming of the freeways in the 1960s.


The Key to Rondo

The Key to Rondo

Author: Emily Rodda

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0545035368

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There are four rules to the old, painted music box:Wind the box three times only. Never wind the boxwhile the music plays. Never shut the box while themusic plays. Never move the box until the musicstops.Leo wouldn't dream of breaking these rules, but hisstubborn cousin Mimi never does what she's told.She winds the box four times--and suddenly thepaintings on its side come to life and a powerfulwitch is released. Now Leo and Mimi must stop thewitch, if only they can find the key to the musicbox--and the magical world it contains.


Sight

Sight

Author: Romana Romanyshyn

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1797204491

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Sight is a groundbreaking introduction to our vivid, sensory world. This nonfiction book is an immediately accessible, science-intensive illumination of an endlessly fascinating subject: sight. Packed with facts about all aspects of vision, this is a sensitive exploration of how sight essentially impacts our everyday lives. • At once instructional and inspirational • Features stunning visual sophistication • Filled with compelling infographics Sight is a stunning, multifaceted visual exploration of one of our critical senses. This gorgeous book goes beyond the facts—it encourages not only scientific exploration, but philosophical reflection on the very nature of vision. • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more • Perfect for curious children ages 8 to 12 years old • Equal parts educational and visual, this makes a great pick for schools, librarians, teachers, grandparents, and parents. • You'll love this book if you love books like Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural by Julia Rothman, Animalium: Welcome to the Museum by Jenny Broom, and Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World by Steve Jenkins.


Mr. Rondo's Spirit

Mr. Rondo's Spirit

Author: Ericka Dennis

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780692135457

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Paul Rondo lives in the historic Rondo neighborhood before the I-94 freeway was built in in the 1960s. Mr. Rondo tells about his life in Rondo and how it changed overtime. Through the shear will of Mr. Rondo and his family, they find a way to keep the spirit and legacy of Rondo alive!


The Wizard of Rondo

The Wizard of Rondo

Author: Emily Rodda

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0545115167

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Cousins Leo and Mimi return to the world of Rondo through their family's enchanted music box to rescue a missing wizard and foil the plans of the evil Blue Queen.


Children of Rondo

Children of Rondo

Author: Hamline University

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 9780972372169

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Oral history interviews with Estelle Hartshorn Jones, Margaret Anne Ponder Lovejoy, Nieeta Laurene Neal Presley, Jan Price, Scott Price, DeVelma "Dee Dee" Lewis Ray, and Lynn Wright.


The Battle for Rondo

The Battle for Rondo

Author: Emily Rodda

Publisher: Omnibus Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 9781862918306

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Peril awaits Leo and Mimi on their return to the fantastic world of Rondo. With the help of Rondo's seven best witches and wizards, their friends have made plans to combat the attacks of the Blue Queen. But it soon becomes clear that defence is no longer enough. The queen has a dragon on her side, and is plotting a terrible revenge on all those who have defied her. A daring plan, a reckless quest and a mysterious prophecy test the friends' wits and courage to the limit as they plunge into an adventure packed with suspense, shocks and danger, and ending at last in the battle that will decide Rondo's future forever.


The Children's Music Studio

The Children's Music Studio

Author: Wendell Hanna

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016-12-02

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0190639032

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The Children's Music Studio provides music teachers, parents and early childhood educators a wealth of materials and a clear roadmap for applying Reggio Emilia principles and practices to preschool and early childhood music education. Drawing on Professor Hanna's extensive experience researching and teaching in Reggio-inspired music classrooms, this pioneering book provides a comprehensive and in-depth manual for designing music ateliers-hands-on studios that capture the imagination and creativity of children. Informed by the cutting edge research on music learning, this practical guide includes detailed studio plans, examples of Reggio-inspired music studio explorations and documentation of children's work in music studios. In this book you will: - Discover how children can naturally learn music through the studio approach - See detailed examples and documentation of project-based studio learning - Understand how music learning increases overall artistic and academic literacy across the curriculum - Learn how to develop customized projects for your classroom that will teach children to think and communicate fluently through music and sound Early childhood and elementary music teachers will find this book especially useful as it provides innovative ideas for Reggio-inspired music teaching and learning techniques that can be integrated into the existing curriculum.


Rondo in C

Rondo in C

Author: Paul Fleischman

Publisher: Harpercollins

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 9780060218577

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As a young piano student plays Beethoven's Rondo in C at her recital, each member of the audience is stirred by memories.


Joey and Grandpa Johnson's Day in Rondo

Joey and Grandpa Johnson's Day in Rondo

Author: Artika R. Tyner

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780692135471

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Joey grew up in a historical African American neighborhood called Rondo during the 1940's. On his weekly Saturday adventure with his grandpa, he learns about the rich cultural heritage of his community and the power of entrepreneurship. Rondo was a thriving African American community with doctors, lawyers, dentists, restaurants and retail shops. Joey and Grandpa Johnson's Day in Rondo serves as a source of inspiration for young entrepreneurs to make a difference in their communities