New Releases by Jeanne Pettenati

Arturo Toscanini, the son of poor tailors, astonished his second grade teacher when he played song after song on the piano just by listening and watching her play music. He had already impressed Signora Vernoni by reciting epic poems from memory, something she had never seen in her many years of teaching. She knew that her young pupil was destined for greatness and convinced his parents to send him to a music conservatory. Arturo won a scholarship to the prestigious school, taking his first step on the road to becoming a world famous conductor. This picture book biography details the early years of a fascinating prodigy, who was known for his perfection in interpreting musical scores and was called the "Einstein of music."

This fictional journal is from the year in which Galileo constructed his own telescope and began to record his astronomical discoveries. Includes additional nonfiction biographical information.

This handy volume is a useful reference with a full page narrative on each of the new Senators & Representatives. Key information on the new players on Capitol Hill who will help reshape virtually every aspect of the Congress--from committee assignments to the election of the Congressional leadership to the legislative agenda--is given. Organized by state, each profile features a photograph, professional background, education, biographical data, election statistics, district information, voter registration statistics, & political analysis. An index by name ensures access. "The New Members of Congress Almanac is one book that should be on the desk of everyone even remotely interested in the Congress." --Frank Mankiewicz, Vice Chairman, Hill & Knowlton Public Affairs.