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Oton Župančič

Oton Župančič was a poet. He wrote many poems. He also wrote books for kids. His words help us feel joy. He is a famous writer. Do you like to read poems?

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Ottavio Rinuccini

Ottavio was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Florence. He wrote words for music shows. These shows are called operas. His words helped make the first one. It was a big deal. Do you like music?

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Otto Dix

Otto Dix was a man who made art. He lived in Germany. He used paint and pens. He painted what he saw. His art tells real stories. Do you like to draw?

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Ottonian art

Long ago, people made beautiful art. They used bright colors and shiny gold. Some art was in books. These books were made by monks. They made things to show great kings. It is very pretty to see. Do you like bright…

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Otto Preminger

Otto was a man who made movies. He worked in big studios. He also worked on stage plays. He was a very good director. This job helped him make art. Do you like movies too?

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Ottorino Respighi

Ottorino Respighi made music. He played the violin. He also wrote songs for big groups of players. His music sounds like fountains and old cities. People all over the world love his songs. Do you like to listen to music?

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Otto Wagner

Otto Wagner was a man who built things. He made big buildings and houses. He also made train stations. He wanted his work to be useful. He thought things should be pretty and work well. Do you like big buildings?

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Oud

The oud is a music tool. It has a round body. It has many strings. You pluck the strings to make sound. It makes a sweet song. It is fun to hear. Do you like music?

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Oumarou Ganda

Oumarou Ganda made movies. He lived in a place called Niger. He was a great film maker. His movies helped many people. People still honor him today. Do you like to watch movies?

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Oumou Sangaré

Oumou Sangaré is a singer. She comes from Mali. She sings very well. Her songs help women. She also owns a hotel. She works very hard. Do you like to sing?

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Outkast

Outkast is a music group. Two friends made it. They lived in a city called Atlanta. They sang songs with a fun beat. People love their music. It makes them want to dance. Do you like to dance?

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Out of Africa

This is a book about a farm. It was in a place called Kenya. A woman named Karen wrote about it. She loved the land and the people. The book tells many stories. Do you like to read stories?

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Ouyang Xun

Ouyang Xun was a great writer. He used a brush to make art. He wrote very neat words. People still love his work today. He was a very smart man. Do you like to write too?

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Over the Rainbow

This is a famous song. It is in a movie. A girl sings it. It is a happy song. People love to hear it. It makes us feel good. Do you like to sing?

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Overture

An overture is music. It plays at the start. It helps set the mood. It can be for a show. It can be for a film. It is fun to hear. Do you like music?

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Ozaki Kōyō

Ozaki Koyo was a writer. He lived in Japan. He wrote many poems and books. His stories were very popular. People loved to read his work. Do you like to read stories?

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O-Zone

O-Zone is a music group. They sing happy songs. Many people love their music. They have a very big hit song. It was famous all over the world. Do you like to dance to music?

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Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne was a famous singer. He sang loud rock music. He was in a band called Black Sabbath. People loved his songs. He sold many music records. He was a star! Do you like rock music?

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Paavo Haavikko

Paavo was a great writer. He lived in Finland. He wrote many books and poems. His words help us see woods and kings. He loved to share his stories. Do you like to read books?

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Pablo de Sarasate

Pablo was a great violin player. He played music for many people. He wrote many songs too. His music sounds like Spain. He loved to play for us. Do you like music?

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Pachelbel's Canon

This is a famous song. It uses many string instruments. People play it at weddings. It sounds very pretty. Many people love this music. Do you like to listen to songs?

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Pacita Abad

Pacita Abad was a great artist. She made art with bright colors. She used cloth and beads too. Her art looks soft and bumpy. It makes the world feel happy. Do you like bright colors?

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Pac-Man

Pac-Man is a fun game. You move a yellow circle in a maze. You eat many small dots. You must stay away from four colorful ghosts. This game is very famous. Do you like to play games?

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Pacuvius

Long ago, a man named Pacuvius wrote stories. He wrote plays for people to watch. He also made art with paint. His stories were very famous. He helped people learn to write well. Do you like to hear stories?

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Paddy Chayefsky

Paddy Chayefsky was a writer. He wrote many stories. He wrote for TV and movies. His stories were about real people. He won many big prizes for his work. He was a very good writer. Do you like stories?

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Padmini Kolhapure

Padmini is a famous actress. She acts in many films. She also sings songs. She has won many big prizes. Her work makes people happy. Do you like movies?

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Pak Kyongni

Pak Kyongni was a writer. She wrote many books. She wrote a very long story. It took her many years to finish. Her stories help us learn. Do you like to read books?

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Palace Museum

This is a big museum in China. It is in a place called the Forbidden City. Long ago, kings lived here. Now, you can see many pretty things. There are paintings and old bowls. It is a very special place. Would you…

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Palais Garnier

This is a grand house for music. It is in the city of Paris. It has many bright colors and gold. People go there to see dance. It is very beautiful to see. Do you like to see shows?

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Palazzo Pitti

This is a very big palace. It is in a place called Italy. It has many rooms with art. People can go inside to see it. It is a grand place to visit. Would you like to see the art?

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Pale Fire

This is a special book. It is a poem and a story. One man wrote the poem. His friend wrote notes about it. You can read them in many ways. It is fun to find the secrets. Do you like stories?

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Palladian architecture

Some houses look very even. They have matching sides. This is a special style. It uses math to look good. It makes houses look grand. Do you like even houses?

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Paloma Picasso

Paloma Picasso makes pretty things. She makes gold jewelry. She also makes nice scents. Her work is in big museums. People love her style. She even wears bright red lips. Do you like bright colors?

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Pancho Vladigerov

Pancho Vladigerov made music. He played the piano. He also wrote songs. He mixed folk music with new sounds. His music is very special to his home. Do you like to listen to music?

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Pandemic (board game)

Pandemic is a fun board game. You play with friends. You work as a team. You must find cures for sickness. This helps everyone win. It is a big job! Do you want to play?

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Pan flute

A pan flute is a musical tool. It is made of many tubes. The tubes are side by side. You blow air across the tops. It makes a sweet sound. People love to play it. Do you like music?

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Pan Hong

Pan Hong is a star in films. She acts in many movies. She is very good at her job. People love to watch her work. She has won many big prizes. Do you like to watch movies?

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Pan's Labyrinth

This is a movie about magic. It has a girl and a stone maze. She meets a strange creature. The story is like a fairy tale. It can be sad and happy. Do you like magic stories?

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Pantera

Pantera is a loud music band. They play with drums and guitars. They make a very strong sound. People all over the world love their songs. It is fun to hear them play. Do you like loud music?

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Pantomime

A panto is a fun show. It tells a fairy tale. You can sing along. You can shout at the actors! It is great for families. Do you like funny stories?

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Paolo Bonolis

Paolo Bonolis is on TV. He is from Italy. He hosts many fun shows. He can say many words very fast. He also works on movies. He loves his soccer team. Do you like watching TV?

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Paolo Uccello

Paolo was a man who painted. He loved to draw birds. His name meant little bird. He used lines to make flat art look deep. This helped his art look real. Do you like to draw?

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Paolo Veronese

Paolo was a great painter. He used bright colors. He painted big, beautiful scenes. His art shows grand parties. People love his work. Do you like bright colors too?

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Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba was a great singer. He made happy music. He also loved bright clothes. His songs made people want to dance. He was a star in Africa. Do you like to dance to music?

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Paper craft

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Paper plane

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Papier-mâché

You can make art from paper. You mix paper with glue. It makes a soft mush. Then you shape it. It dries very hard. You can make masks or toys. Do you want to try it?

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Parachuting

People jump from high places. They use a large cloth to float. This cloth is a parachute. It helps them land safely. It is a very fun sport. Do you want to fly?

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