Contortionists and Cannons (Culture in Action)
by Marc Tyler Nobleman
With Culture in Action the arts are brought to life! The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library from which readers can choose their favourite arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions.
The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum
by Candace Fleming
The author gives readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the backstage lives of animals in the entertainment industry. He examines troublesome issues, including animal training practices, their living conditions, and their lives after the curtain comes down. This book exposes the hidden lives and often inhumane treatment of animals around the world that are trained and kept for the purpose of entertainment.
Artistas de Circo / Circus Performers (Heinemann Lee y Aprende)
by Denise M Jordan
Shows children learning and performing many of the acts that are used in a circus, including juggling, walking on a tightrope, swinging on a trapeze, and more.
Contortionists and Cannons: An Acrobatic Look at the Circus (Culture in Action)
by Marc Tyler Nobleman