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Scrooge McDuck

Scrooge is a funny duck. He is very rich. He lives in a city called Duckburg. He loves to go on big trips to find gold. He is a hero in his books. Do you like adventures too?

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Scytho-Siberian art

People long ago made beautiful things. They used bright gold. They made art of animals. They made deer and cats. The art was for clothes and horses. It shows how they lived. Do you like gold art?

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Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney was a great poet. He wrote many beautiful poems. He lived in Ireland. He won a very big prize. His words help us see the world. Do you like to hear stories?

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Sean Combs

Sean Combs is a man who makes music. He helps many singers find fame. He also makes clothes for people to wear. He has had many big hits on the radio. Now, he is in trouble with the law. He must go to prison for a…

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Seán O'Casey

Seán O'Casey was a writer. He wrote plays for the stage. He told stories about people in the city. His stories help us learn. He was a very good writer. Do you like stories?

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Sean Paul

Sean Paul is a singer. He makes music in Jamaica. His songs have a fun beat. Many people love to dance to them. He has won big awards for his work. Do you like to dance to music?

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Sean Penn

Sean Penn is an actor. He works in movies. He also makes movies. He has won many big awards. He likes to help people too. Do you like movies?

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Sea shanty

Sailors sang songs on big ships. These songs helped them work. One person would sing first. Then the whole crew sang back. This helped everyone pull at the same time. It made hard work feel better. Do you like to…

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Season of Migration to the North

This is a famous book. It tells a big story. It is about a man from Sudan. People all over the world read it. It helps us learn about his home. Do you like to read stories?

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SeaWorld

SeaWorld is a fun park. You can see sea animals there. You can see dolphins and sea lions. There are fast rides too. It is a place for big smiles. Do you like the ocean?

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Sebastian Faulks

Sebastian Faulks is a writer. He writes many books. He tells stories about France. He also writes about spies. His stories are very popular. People love to read them. Do you like to read books?

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Sebastiano Serlio

Serlio was a man who built things. He wrote books about buildings. He used many pretty pictures. These books helped others learn. His work was very special. Do you like to draw buildings?

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Sebastião Salgado

Sebastião Salgado took many pictures. He traveled to many lands. He used a camera to show people and nature. His work shows the world. We can see his art in books. Do you like to take pictures?

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Seesaw

A seesaw is a fun toy. It is a long board. You sit on each end. One side goes up. The other side goes down. It is fun to play together. Do you like to go up and down?

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S. E. Hinton

S. E. Hinton is a writer. She writes books for young people. Her books are set in Oklahoma. Many people love her stories. She wrote a book called The Outsiders. Do you like to read books?

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Seiichi Morimura

Seiichi Morimura was a writer. He lived in Japan. He wrote many books. Some books were about mysteries. He won a big prize for his work. His stories are very well known. Do you like to read books?

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Seijun Suzuki

Seijun Suzuki made movies. He lived in Japan. His films were fun to watch. They had bright colors and funny parts. People loved his new ideas. He was a great artist. Do you like movies?

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Seikilos epitaph

This is a very old song. It is written on a stone. The song tells us to be happy. We can still hear the music today. It is a special gift from long ago. Can you sing a song?

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Seinfeld

This is a funny TV show. It is about a man and his friends. They talk about small things in life. It makes many people laugh. It is a very special show. Do you like to laugh?

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Seiu Ito

Seiu Ito was a painter. He lived in Japan. He made many art works. His art used ropes. He was a very skilled man. Do you like art?

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Selected Ambient Works 85–92

A man made special music. He used a computer and tools. He was only a teen when he started. The music sounds soft and pretty. It helps people feel calm. Do you like to listen to music?

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Selena

Selena was a great singer. She sang many songs. People loved her music. She sang with her family. Her music made people happy. Do you like to sing too?

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Self-help book

Some books help you. They teach you how to fix problems. They show you how to be better. You can read them to learn. They can be very helpful. Do you like to read books?

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Self-portrait

A self-portrait is a picture of the artist. They use a mirror to see. It shows how they look. Artists make them to show their skill. They can also be gifts for friends. Have you ever drawn yourself?

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Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting

A woman painted herself. She used oil paints. She shows herself as art. It is a very bold painting. This work is in a big palace. Do you like art?

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Self-portraits by Rembrandt

Rembrandt made many pictures of himself. He looked in a mirror to draw. He made art for a long time. These pictures show him as he grew old. It is like a book of his life. Can you see his face?

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Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird

This is a painting of a woman. She looks right at you. She has a bird on her neck. There is a cat and a monkey too. It shows how she felt. Can you see the small bugs?

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Semonides of Amorgos

Long ago, a man wrote poems. His name was Semonides. He lived in a place called Greece. He wrote about many things. His words tell us about life long ago. Do you like to hear stories?

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Senet

Senet is an old game. It comes from Egypt. People played it long ago. It uses a board with many squares. You move small pieces across it. It is fun to play! Do you like board games?

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Sense and Sensibility

This is a famous story book. It is about two sisters. They have very different ways of feeling. One sister is calm. The other sister is very loud with her feelings. Do you like stories about sisters?

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Sentimental Education

This is a famous book. It tells a story about a man. He lives in France long ago. He falls in love many times. The story shows how he grows up. It is a very big book. Do you like stories about love?

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Seo Taiji and Boys

Seo Taiji and Boys was a music group. They made songs in South Korea. They used rap and dance. People loved their music. They helped start new kinds of pop music. Do you like to dance to music?

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Sepultura

Sepultura is a loud music band. They come from Brazil. Two brothers started the group. They play many kinds of music. People all over the world love them. Do you like loud music?

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Sequel

A sequel is a new story. It tells more about characters you know. It can be a book or a movie. People love to see what happens next. It is fun to meet old friends again. Do you like to read more stories?

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Serenade

A serenade is a song for someone. It is played on a calm night. A person might sing it by a window. It is a sweet way to say hello. It makes people feel happy. Do you like music at night?

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Sergei Bodrov Jr.

Sergei was a man who acted in movies. He lived in a place called Russia. He was very good at his work. Many people loved his films. He died in a big ice slide. Do you like movies?

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Sergei Bondarchuk

Sergei was a man who made movies. He was an actor too. He acted in many big films. He won many prizes for his work. People loved his stories. Do you like to watch movies?

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Sergei Diaghilev

Sergei Diaghilev loved art. He helped people see beautiful things. He put on big shows with dance and music. These shows were very famous. He made art come alive for everyone. Do you like to dance?

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Sergei Lemeshev

Sergei was a great singer. He sang in big shows. His voice was soft and light. Many people loved to hear him. He sang songs on the radio too. Do you like to sing?

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Sergei Lukyanenko

Sergei Lukyanenko writes books. He writes about magic and the future. His stories have lots of action. They help us think about being kind. He is a very famous writer. Do you like stories about magic?

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Sergei Parajanov

Sergei was a man who made movies. He lived a long time ago. He made films that looked like magic. People loved his art very much. He even made beautiful drawings. Do you like to make art too?

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Sergei Polunin

Sergei is a ballet dancer. He moves to music. He was a gymnast when he was small. Now he dances on big stages. He works very hard to dance well. Do you like to dance?

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Serge Koussevitzky

Serge was a man who loved music. He led a big group of players. He used a stick to show them what to do. This helped them play beautiful songs together. He helped many new songs be made. Do you like to listen to music?

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Sergey Mikhalkov

Sergey wrote books for kids. He wrote poems and songs. One song is for his country. His stories are fun to read. He was a very good writer. Do you like to read books?

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Sergio Leone

Sergio Leone made movies. He made stories about cowboys. His movies were very big and fun to watch. People loved his work. He was a great maker of films. Do you like movies?

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Sergiu Celibidache

Sergiu Celibidache was a music leader. He led big groups of musicians. He loved to teach music, too. He thought live music is special. It feels wonderful to hear. Do you like music?

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Serialism

Some people make music with a special way. They use a set of notes in order. This helps the song stay together. It is a fun way to play. Can you hear the notes? Do you like new sounds?

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Serial (radio and television)

A serial is a long story. It is on the radio or TV. You watch it part by part. Each part tells a little more. You must watch them in order. Do you like long stories?

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