Sandra Day O'Connor (Re-release)

Sandra Day O'Connor (Re-release)

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Will Rogers: Cowboy Comedian

Will Rogers was one of America’s most beloved entertainers in the early 1900s. He was a cowboy, comedian, and movie star who used humor to talk about everyday life and politics. Born in Oklahoma, Rogers learned to rope cattle and perform tricks before joining vaudeville and Holly ...  Show more

Bach: Musical Genius

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer who lived in the 1600s and 1700s. He wrote hundreds of pieces for choirs, organs, harpsichords, and orchestras. His music is known for being beautifully layered and full of emotion. Even though Bach wasn’t very famous during his lifetim ...  Show more

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