Author: Carol Greene
Title: Ludwig Van Beethoven Musical Pioneer
Illustrator: Carol Greene
Publisher: Original Publisher
Year: 1989
Genre: Biography
Format: Hardcover
Reading Level: Independent
Interest level: elementary (maybe needed assistance)
Topics: music
Summary: This is a great book for learning about the history of classical music or composers. This story talks about the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven and his love for music. The book describes his childhood such as where he lived and who had a major influence on him. At the age of 22 he moved to Vienna and really started his career. He became deaf later in life, however that is when he created some of his best materpieces. He never gave up hope just because he came across an obstable.
Extension Activity: For this extension the students will write their own song. They have to make it atleast 5 lines long and as creative as possible.
