Description |
1 online resource (26 pages) |
Series |
Exceptional Asians Ser |
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Exceptional Asians Ser
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Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Words to Know; Contents; Chapter 1: Musical Beginnings; Chapter 2: A Rocky Start; Chapter 3: Wide-Ranging Career; Chapter 4: Cultural Connections; Timeline; Learn More; Index; Back Cover |
Summary |
While most people know Yo-Yo Ma as the most famous cellist in the world, they may not know that he actually started out as a violin player-until the four-year-old told his parents he wanted to play a big instrument. Much more than a uniquely talented classical musician, Ma has written an Academy Award-winning film score, played for eight presidents, and appeared on The Simpsons. Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section familiarizes readers with new vocabulary, and quotes from Ma reflect his beliefs on a range of to |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Ma, Yo-Yo,-1955--Juvenile literature
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Chinese American musicians-Biography-Juvenile literature
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Cellists-Biography-Juvenile literature
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780766078161 |
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0766078167 |
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