Journey back in time to 1503 in Florence, Italy, where ten year-old Bartolomeo del Giocondo introduces his master, Leonardo da Vinci. This Renaissance genius was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and, according to his young apprentice, sometimes a bit of a noodle. Little does Bartolomeo know that his family is going to be part of one of the greatest works of art ever created.
Matteo could not believe it when he was asked to come and meet the famous artist Goya. Because the young boy had learned how to speak with his hands, he could help the great artist communicate with others. Follow Matteo as he talks to Goya, learns about the man's art, and even becomes the focus of an unexpected portrait. And prepare to meet one of the most talented, haunted, and creative painters in history.
Here is the tale of the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh as told by his young assistant, Peter. Follow the pair from the peasant shacks of the Netherlands to the sunny fields of the South of France as the talented van Gogh paints some of the most famous works of art from the late 19th century.
A young girl practices her violin lesson and pretends to be a famous concert violinist, showing what it's like to be a professional musician. Includes hands-on activity and glossary of musical terms.
Simple text and great photos show what you will learn when you begin ballet lessons.
Did you know that a canine appears in Jumanji, The Polar Express, and other Chris Van Allsburg books? He’s a white bull terrier named Fritz. In this low-level biography, developing readers will find inspiration for using their imaginations to combine the normal and the unexpected.
Relatable characters are the stars of Christopher Paul Curtis works. He never wants children, especially African-American children, to struggle to connect with books. That was the challenge of his childhood. This look at Curtis’s rise to award-winning author will motivate beginning readers.
El puente de Londres está roto. ¿Qué harán las personas? Lee este libro para descubrirlo.
This colorful book introduces young readers to the world of color. Readers will learn how an enormous range of colors can be made from just three primary colors. This title also explains the difference between warm colors and cool colors. The book uses famous works of art to show readers how color can be used to both show a scene and convey a message.
Rap is being used to teach reading in many schools today. It is a fun way to introduce sounds and rhymes, as well as beat. This books hilarious pictures of rapping reptiles will make children laugh and want to create their own rap verses. The funny rapping reptiles introduce their classifications, body structures, behavior, and food choices in a really cool way.
Models play an important role in engineering - they are used to test and improve designs. Readers will learn how engineers use different kinds of models and identify how a model and its subject are alike and how they are different.
A mí me gustan los deportes, la lectura, la música y muchas cosas más. ¡Yo puedo hacer muchas cosas!
Tú puedes ver patrones en muchos lugares. También puedes escuchar y crear patrones en la música.
Un niño y una niña juegan con su perro en el parque. Luego, no pueden encontrar al perro. ¿Dónde estará?
Una anciana vivía en un zapato. ¿Era el zapato suficientemente grande para la anciana y sus hijos? Descúbrelo leyendo
Simón se encuentra con un pastelero camino a la feria. ¿Podrá Simón conseguir una tarta? Lee el libro para descubrirlo.
La pequeña Bo-Pip se quedó dormida. Sus ovejas se fueron. ¿Podrá Bo-Pip encontrarlas? Lee para descubrirlo.
La familia de María no logra levantar a María. ¿Por qué la familia de María está tan empeñada en levantarla?
María tiene un jardín de flores. Qué tipos de flores tiene María en su jardín? Lee este libro para descubrirlo.
¿Sabías tú que puedes pedirle un deseo a una estrella? ¿Qué deseo pedirás esta noche?
El viejo MacDonald tiene animales en su granja. ¿Qué tipos de animales tiene el viejo MacDonald? Lee este libro para descubrirlo
La maestra de Jaimito hizo una tarta. ¿Quién se comerá la tarta? Lee para descubrirlo.
Pedro sabe que a su esposa le gustan las calabazas. ¿Traerá Pedro a casa calabazas para su esposa? Descúbrelo leyendo.
