Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Gabriel is already nervous-he has a new job at the train station. He has to keep the platforms free of dust and dirt. Just imagine how he feels when he finds out he has to sweep next to the famous artist Claude Monet! By watching and talking with the artist, Gabriel finds out more than just how to do his job. He discovers how to see his city and his world through the eyes of a master painter. His life will never be the same.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
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.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
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.
Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.
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.
Do you like to take photographs of nature? The children in this book do!
Simple text and great photos show what you will learn when you begin ballet lessons.
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.
Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at photographer Marc Crabtree as he introduces young readers to the exciting world of photography. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different tools and equipment Marc uses in his studio.
Welcome to the exciting world of television! Follow Kevin Faibish, a news camera operator, as he films the news on location at a soccer tournament and in the studio. Kevin also introduces young readers to the tools of his trade.
Meet Marcel Da Costa, the hip-hop artist. Marcels job involves doing what he loves bestdancing! Colorful, action-filled photos and engaging text introduce students to the world of professional dance and hip-hop culture.
In Art Museum, emergent readers join a group of students as they visit an art museum. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about fine art and antiquities and the artists and civilizations that made them. A labeled diagram shows readers the different art forms they may see in an art museum , while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the art museum using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Art Museum also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Concert, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a musical performance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this form of entertainment. A labeled diagram identifies parts of a concert hall, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about going to a concert using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Concert also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
