Molly Aloian

Gaga, ooh la la! Who else would have herself carried into the Grammy Awards inside an egg? Come on—only Lady Gaga! Born Stefani Germanotta in New York City, the girl with the powerful voice quickly became a powerhouse in the pop music industry. Growing up, Stefani was inspired by David Bowie, Elton John, Queen, and Madonna, artists known for their outrageous fashions and theatrical performances. Lady Gaga has said she wants to "revolutionize"

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Examines the life of George Washington, "father of his country," with a focus on his military leadership during the Revolutionary War and his role and legacy as first President of the United States.

This book reveals the facts about the Ganges, a river sacred to Hindus. Follow it from its source high in the Himalayas, southeast through India and into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. Flowing through one of the most densely populated areas in the world, its banks are also the site of shrines, temples, and holy cities, including Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Pollution of the river and...

Halloween is one of the world's oldest holidays. People have been celebrating it for hundreds of years.

Explores the sense of taste from how our taste buds work to the different types of tastes. Learn how our sense of taste is closely related to our sense of smell.