(Encyclopedia) BattenbergBattenbergbătˈənbûrg [key], German princely family, issued from the morganatic union of Alexander, a younger son of Louis II, grand duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, and Countess…
(Encyclopedia) Leopold II, 1747–92, Holy Roman emperor (1790–92), king of Bohemia and Hungary (1790–92), as Leopold I grand duke of Tuscany (1765–90), third son of Maria Theresa. Succeeding his…
These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…
(Encyclopedia) Clive, Kitty (Catherine Raftor), 1711–85, English singer and actress. She made her debut (c.1728) at Drury Lane under the management of Colley Cibber and worked for many years with…
(Encyclopedia) Paisiello, GiovanniPaisiello, Giovannijōvänˈnē päēzyĕlˈlō [key], 1740–1816, Italian composer. Paisiello served in St. Petersburg at the court of Catherine II from 1776 to 1784. He was…
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next by Beth Rowen Fantasia (1940) Still considered a technical masterpiece a half century after its premiere, Fantasia…
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by Beth Rowen Lady and the Tramp (1955) Disney's canine caper-romance broke new ground for the studio on two fronts. It was…
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by Beth Rowen The Lion King (1994) Disney's animated coming-of-age story wowed critics, parents, and children and topped…
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by Beth Rowen The Little Mermaid (1989) It's interesting to note that the most memorable entries in the Disney franchise…
