Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural ?world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him and became one of Canada's most famous artists. Using Robert's own personal photographs, sketches and artwork, author Margriet Ruurs weaves a simple story of inspiration and encouragement. A story to motivate all the budding artists and naturalists in your life, with proceeds benefiting The Bateman Foundation.
Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictionalized account of her early life in Paris, Rosa studies art at home, bringing a menagerie of animals into the apartment to study up close. When she is kicked out of the horse market for sneaking in wearing boys clothing, Rosa must think creatively to challenge the rules in pursuit of her dream of becoming a world-class realist painter and artist.
A child plays with her toy bears using chairs and later serves them pears.
Learning to draw pirates is fun and easy with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Encourage budding artists to follow the pictures in numerical order to create their own masterpieces. Kids can use the color guide or mix and match colors of their own. Sketching, drawing, and coloring is a great way to develop fine motor skills and increase imagination and creativity!
Learning to draw mermaids is fun and easy with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Encourage budding artists to follow the pictures in numerical order to create their own masterpieces. Kids can use the color guide or mix and match colors of their own. Sketching, drawing, and coloring is a great way to develop fine motor skills and increase imagination and creativity!
Kids love to draw! “Let’s Draw Jungle Animals” provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations to help kids draw 15 different animals from the jungle. Favorites include: the toucan, giraffe, tiger, chimpanzee, gorilla, rhinoceros, and tarantula! Kids will spend hours of fun drawing and then coloring in their new creations. Also included are tips on learning to draw which will help kids meet success!
Learning to draw unicorns is fun and easy with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Encourage budding artists to follow the pictures in numerical order to create their own masterpieces. Kids can use the color guide or mix and match colors of their own. Sketching, drawing, and coloring is a great way to develop fine motor skills and increase imagination and creativity!
Learning to draw princesses is fun and easy with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Encourage budding artists to follow the pictures in numerical order to create their own masterpieces. Kids can use the color guide or mix and match colors of their own. Sketching, drawing, and coloring is a great way to develop fine motor skills and increase imagination and creativity! Also included are 10 FREE song downloads that complement the theme of the book.
Kids love to draw! “Let’s Draw Big Machines” provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations to help kids draw 15 big machines. From the speedy drag racer, to the high-flying airplane, kids will spend hours of fun drawing and then coloring in their new creations. Also included are tips on learning to draw which will help kids meet success!
Kids love to draw! “Let’s Draw Big Machines” provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations to help kids draw 15 big machines. From the speedy drag racer, to the high-flying airplane, kids will spend hours of fun drawing and then coloring in their new creations. Also included are tips on learning to draw which will help kids meet success!
Kids love to draw! “Let’s Draw Dinosaurs” provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations to help kids draw 15 prehistoric creatures. From the fierce looking Tyrannosaurus, to the giant Brachiosaurus, kids will spend hours of fun drawing and then coloring in their new creations. Also included are tips on learning to draw which will help kids meet success!
Learning to draw Halloween related creatures is fun with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. Kids will learn to draw a friendly monster, Frankenstein, bat, pumpkin, cat, Dracula, ghost, spider, broom, witch, and more! Also included is a downloadable “Halloween Crafts & More” printable book filled with crafts and recipes perfect for a Spectacular Halloween season. Detailed materials list, step-by-step directions, and photographs of each finished craft will help kids, parents, and teachers complete each one.
DYI Make-Believe Projects for Early Learners features fun, easy-to-do activities with step-by-step instructions and a detailed materials list. These hands-on projects will help develop important skills, such as speaking, listening, and hand-eye coordination, while nurturing a child’s natural creativity and imagination.
The ancient Egyptians were very creative. The art we can see today tells a story of how they lived and what they cared about. Readers will learn about ancient Egyptians artisans and artists and the pottery, paintings, jewelry, and glasswork they created thousands of years ago. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Surrealism. The title will also introduce famous Surrealist artists such as Picasso and Frida Kahlo. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind the Renaissance. The title will also introduce famous Renaissance artists such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Impressionism. The title will also introduce famous Impressionist artists such as Monet and Degas. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Pop art. The title will also introduce famous Pop art artists such as Andy Warhol and famous works like the LOVE statue in New York City. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Post-Impressionism. The title will also introduce famous Post-Impressionist artists such as Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Graffiti art and how it has shaped cultures and artistic expression around the world. The title will also introduce famous graffiti artists such as Banksy. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
There are all sorts of songs. Which ones do you like? The phonemes /ee/e_e/ are featured in this title. Songs is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading development.
Have you ever been to a play? Find out what happens during a play. The phonemes /a_e/ai/ are featured in this title. At a Play is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Do you want to try creating art? Find out where to start! Art is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
Lots of amazing things can happen on the movie screen. Dinosaurs, superheroes, and aliens can come to life right in front of us. Do you want to learn the secrets of the screen? Read this book to find out how your favorite movies are made! Making Movies is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.
"Jojo, come dance!" Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips. Lola dances between the two poles easily, the same way she dances between their American and Filipino cultures--Jojo knows that dance! And finally, spinning and hopping to the rhythm of his life, he's dancing the tinikling! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories Collection.