This title invites young artists to look at lines. Readers will learn that there are many different kinds of lines-straight, curved, zigzag, thick, thin, vertical, horizontal, and more. This title features the work of well-known artists to show readers different ways line is used in works of art.
This title introduces young artists to the element of shape. Readers will learn how shapes of all kinds, including geometric shapes and the organic shapes found in nature, can be used in art. They will learn how artists use shapes to create patterns or make objects look nearby or far away.
Young artists will be drawn to this book as they learn about space as an element in art. Readers will learn how artists create the feeling of a three-dimensional space on a flat surface-by overlapping objects, by placing objects higher or lower in the picture, and in many other creative ways.
Young artists will feel inspired as they explore texture in famous works of art. Readers will learn that objects can have many kinds of textures. They will also learn how objects of different textures can be used in art and how artists can create the illusion of texture on a flat surface.
This title provides an introduction to form as an element in art. Readers will learn that many different three-dimensional forms are part of our world and are used in numerous ways by artists. They will also learn how artists can make objects look three-dimensional in a two-dimensional artwork.
El Sr. y la Sra. Figuras Geométricas están esperando un bebé, pero se sorprenden cuando tienen... ¡tres! El primero se parece a Rombo, la madre y el otro a Rectángulo, el padre. Pero ¿qué nombre le pondrán al tercero? Únete a la aventura de nombrar a las figuras geométricas mientras participan todos los miembros de la familia. ¿Quién podrá ver las cosas desde el mejor ángulo, la prima Triángulo, la tía Hexágono o la abuela Rombo?
Mr. and Mrs. Shape are expecting a baby, but they are surprised when three arrive! The first is just like Mother Rhombus, the other just like Father Rectangle, the third baby is a different shape. What should her name be? Go on a geometry naming adventure as all the shape family relatives weigh in. Will Cousin Triangle, Aunt Hexagon or Grandma Rhombus have the right angle?
Colors explode off the page in this energetic, jazzy picture book introducing readers to colors in both English and Spanish. In a style brimming with rhythm and syncopation, author Sherry Shahan introduces nine colors by interweaving images and dance steps. Ecuadoran artist Paula Barragns illustrations capture the rhythm and vivacity of the text. This book, which Publishers Weekly called a feast for the eyes and ears, received a NAPPA Gold Award and was featured on the PBS Kids program "Between the Lions".
Posey Prefers Pink introduces an "it-must-be-pink" little girl named Posey and her patient-about-pink family. The story uses a lot of "p-word" alliteration in conveying Posey's preferences for pink furniture and decor, foods, clothes, and toys. She will throw a pink-hot tantrum when her parents try to insist on incorporating other colors into her clothing or food choices. But during a trip to the mall Posey surprises everyone--especially herself--when she suddenly prefers...a purple dress!
The 3-D Shapes illustrated nonfiction books provide the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Cubes, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to cubes that are found in the world around us.
The 3-D Shapes illustrated nonfiction books provide the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Prisms, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to prisms that are found in the world around us.
The 3-D Shapes illustrated nonfiction books provide the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Cones, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to cones that are found in the world around us.
The 3-D Shapes illustrated nonfiction books provide the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Spheres, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to spheres that are found in the world around us.
The 3-D Shapes illustrated nonfiction books provide the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Pyramids, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to pyramids that are found in the world around us.
The 3-D Shapes illustrated nonfiction books provide the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Cylinders, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to cylinders that are found in the world around us.
Shapes are everywhere! Shapes on a Farm helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from an oval egg to a triangle on a rooster's comb. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found on a farm. Prompts for recognizing shapes at the beginning and end of the book help strengthen vocabulary, math comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Shapes are everywhere! Shapes at School helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from a cone on a pencil to a star on a flag. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found in school. Prompts for recognizing shapes at the beginning and end of the book help strengthen vocabulary, math comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Shapes are everywhere! Shapes in Food helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from a cube of cheese to a triangle pizza slice. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found in food. Prompts for recognizing shapes at the beginning and end of the book help strengthen vocabulary, math comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Shapes are everywhere! Shapes in Nature helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from a cone on a rhino horn to a hexagon honeycomb. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found in nature. Prompts for recognizing shapes at the beginning and end of the book help strengthen vocabulary, math comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Shapes are everywhere! Shapes in Sports helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from a cylinder hockey puck to a pentagon on a soccer ball. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found in sports. Prompts for recognizing shapes at the beginning and end of the book help strengthen vocabulary, math comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Shapes are everywhere! Shapes at Home helps introduce young readers to various shapes found in daily life, from a square tile to a cylinder dog bowl. Simple sentences along with large eye-catching photographs help illustrate the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes found in the home. Prompts for recognizing shapes at the beginning and end of the book help strengthen vocabulary, math comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers will discover the wonderful world of relative sizes--an important stepping stone to early math skills, when they meet Small, Medium, Large and their friends in this super-sized learning adventure featuring a double gatefold that can hardly contain all the fun!
Learn about primary and secondary colors, and how they combine to make other colors.
Sea snakes are skilled underwater breathers able to spit out stored saltwater with their tongues. Kids will learn what these ocean creatures look like, how they swim and thrive in water, and how they hunt near the ocean floor. Blastoff! Series
Big and little are used as examples for this basic concept book about opposites.
