
George Frideric Handel
Joanne Mattern(Author)
Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers
Published on 1. August 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-64371-454-7 (ISBN)
Description
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions.
Notable works include Messiah and Water Music. Handel's profound impact on English Baroque music and his ability to evoke emotion through grand and dramatic compositions solidify his legacy as a musical giant. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Handel's history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Red Chair Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Reading Age: From 7 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
Library binding
Illustrations
Glossary; Index; Maps; Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64371-454-7 (9781643714547)
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Persons
Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.