Background
Krull, Kathleen was born on July 29, 1952 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Owen and Helen (Folliard) Krull.
( Shakespeare wrote with a feather quill and ink; Emily D...)
Shakespeare wrote with a feather quill and ink; Emily Dickinson wrote with a fountain pen; Isaac Bashevis Singer wrote on a Yiddish typewriter. But what did such writers do when they weren't writing? What did Jane Austen eat for breakfast? What could make Mark Twain throw his shirts out the window? Why would Zora Neale Hurston punch a fellow elevator passenger? Lives of the Writers tells all that and more.
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( Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, b...)
Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, but how well do we know these men? What kind of fathers do presidents make? Husbands? Neighbors? Other books focus on the historical achievements of those who have occupied our country's highest office; Lives of the Presidents looks instead at their bad habits, silly nicknames, and strange pets. Every president—from George Washington to Barack Obama—is included, with an emphasis on those who have had the greatest impact on history. Discover their high points, low points, and the times in between. In this stunning addition to their acclaimed series, Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt take us beyond politics and photo opportunities, revealing the entertaining, complex, and very real lives of the presidents.
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("Work songs, love songs, ballads and blues, lullabyies, s...)
"Work songs, love songs, ballads and blues, lullabyies, spirituals, protest songs, and sheer nonsense make up this entertaining collection of 62 traditional and contemporary favorites. The exuberant illustrations manage to be both familiar and dramatic and range in tone from comic exaggeration to understatement and unashamed sentiment. Informal notes at the head of each song give something about history, origin, performance, and possibilities for variation. The notes also express the sense of connection with ordinary people's lives that is at the heart of this collection."--Booklist
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( Most people can name some famous artists and recognize ...)
Most people can name some famous artists and recognize their best-known works. But what's behind all that painting, drawing, and sculpting? What was Leonardo da Vinci's snack of choice while he painted Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile? Why did Georgia O'Keeffe find bones so appealing? Who called Diego Rivera "Frog-Face"? And what is it about artists that makes both their work and their lives so fascinating—to themselves, to their curious neighbors, and to all of us? This book presents the humor and the tragedy in twenty artists' lives as no biography has done before.
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( It's no secret that Beethoven went deaf, that Mozart ha...)
It's no secret that Beethoven went deaf, that Mozart had constant money problems, and that Gilbert and Sullivan wrote musicals. But what were these people--and other famous musicians--really like? What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they spend their time? And--possibly most interesting of all--what did their neighbors think? Discover the fascinating and often humorous stories of twenty famous musicians--people of all shapes, sizes, temperaments, and lifestyles, from various countries and historical periods. Beginning with Vivaldi and ending with Woodie Guthrie, Lives of the Musicians brings musical history to life!
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(Almost everybody can reel off stats about a favorite athl...)
Almost everybody can reel off stats about a favorite athlete, but few fans know the person behind the trophies and medals. Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) tells more than just the physical achievements of twenty groundbreaking athletes. What did they like to eat, to drink, to wear? What childhood games did they play? How did they handle fame and fortune? Avid sports fans and phobics alike will relish this collection of fears, habits, quirks, and what the neighbors found to gossip about.
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(Do you often feel that once you submit your manuscript to...)
Do you often feel that once you submit your manuscript to an editor, you're no longer in control? Are you tired of "second-gussing" what editors think about as they read your material? Here's a book that will teach you how to think like an editor- to look at your own manuscript through the eyes of the editor and develop a working knowledge of how publishing decisions are made. With this book you can stay one-step ahead and ask the right questions before you eneter your book in the submission steeplechase. -PUBLISHERS NOTE
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(FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The lives of twent...)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The lives of twenty writers, ranging from Dickens and Poe to Twain, Sandburg, and Langston Hughes, are profiled in this humorous and informative collection.
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(Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paraly...)
Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again. But Wilma refused to believe it. Not only would she walk again, she vowed, she'd run. And she did run--all the way to the Olympics, where she became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single olympiad. This dramatic and inspiring true story is illustrated in bold watercolor and acrylic paintings by Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Diaz.
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(A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, let...)
A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, letters home, and other memorabilia for the whole family to share again and again. “Krull delivers a first-rate commemorative volume. Eminently readable, it showcases her talent for distilling history to its anecdotal best and gives a wide-ranging view of the key players and events of this pivotal era in recent history. From Hitler and Roosevelt to Anne Frank, from Rosie the Riveter to Tokyo Rose, from rationing to espionage, Krull spotlights the many dramas played out on the global stage. She augments her impressive writing with strong visual material, including maps, newspaper headlines, artifacts, posters, and hundreds of vintage photographs (many of them unflinching, including those of concentration camp inmates and other victims of the war). Whether for browsing or close study, this is an extraordinary reference book that should be snapped up by parents and teachers alike. Of equal interest to young readers and adults.” –Publishers Weekly, Starred
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(A compilation of sixty-two favorite folk songs spanning t...)
A compilation of sixty-two favorite folk songs spanning two hundred years of American musical history encompasses the complete lyrics and musical arrangements for ""Home on the Range,"" ""Joe Hill,"" and ""This Land Is Your Land."" Children's BOMC. All ages.
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Juvenile fiction and nonfiction writer
Krull, Kathleen was born on July 29, 1952 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Owen and Helen (Folliard) Krull.
Bachelor in English magna cum laude, Lawrence University, 1974.
Editorial assistant, Harper & Row, Evanston, Illinois, 1973-1974; associate editor, Western Public/Golden Books, Racine, Wisconsin, 1974-1979; managing (acquiring) editor, Raintree Publications, Milwaukee, 1979-1982; senior editor, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego, 1982-1984; freelance writer and reviewer children's books,, since 1984. Frequent speaker at conferences, workshops universities.
(Do you often feel that once you submit your manuscript to...)
(A compilation of sixty-two favorite folk songs spanning t...)
(Chronicles the lives of young Thirza Defoe, a half Ojibwa...)
("Work songs, love songs, ballads and blues, lullabyies, s...)
( Shakespeare wrote with a feather quill and ink; Emily D...)
(A World War II scrapbook of stories, photos, posters, let...)
( It's no secret that Beethoven went deaf, that Mozart ha...)
(Almost everybody can reel off stats about a favorite athl...)
( Babe Ruth was the greatest slugger ever—and off the fie...)
(Paperback, as pictured; school sticker inside front cover...)
(In Mexico, Maria and her family celebrate Los Dias de los...)
(A colorful photoessay captures the daily lives of ten-yea...)
(Situations taken from daily life demonstrate the usefulne...)
( Most people can name some famous artists and recognize ...)
(Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paraly...)
(FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The lives of twent...)
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( Every U.S. president is the focus of public scrutiny, b...)
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Member Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (board directors since 1995, Golden Kite honor award for nonfiction).
Married Loyal D. Cowles, December 14, 1974 (divorced May 1982). Married Paul W. Brewer, October 31, 1989. Stepchildren: Jacqui, Melanie.