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13 art movements children should know Introduces readers to major movements in art history, from Romanesque to pop art, and includes visual spreads, detailed descriptions, and a timeline that places key artworks in their historical contexts.

13 art inventions children should know Covers a wide gamut of topics, including landscapes, perspective, abstract art, and graffiti.

13 art mysteries children should know Presents information about thirteen mysteries from the art world, including questions about the Mona Lisa, van Gogh, and the street artist Banksy.

13 art techniques children should know Introduces children to thirteen important artistic techniques via specific works of art. Includes timeline, glossary, and quiz questions.

13 modern artists children should know Introduces modern art from Cubism to cartoons and includes a timeline of important events taking place during each artist's lifetime.

13 American artists children should know Brief biographies of American artists along with reproductions of their works, timelines, and a glossary of art-related terms.

13 painters children should know Presents thirteen artists from various periods and styles--from Hieronymus Bosch and Titian to Paul Cezanne, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Jean-Michel Basquiat--arranged chronologically with biographical details and comparisons to other painters.

A land of books : dreams of young Mexihcah word painters Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals.

13 sculptures children should know This book introduces 13 famous sculptures children should know. 13 sculptures selected from various time periods and countries; from the ancient to the modern world, from India to the USA.

Photos framed : a fresh look at the world's most memorable photographs Explores some of the most famous photographs in history, including Stephen Dalton's "Ladybird Take-off," Charles C. Ebbets' "Lunchtime atop a Skyscraper," and Neil Leifer's "Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston."

Blue : a history of the color as deep as the sea and as wide as the sky

Van Gogh and the Post-Impressionists for kids : their lives and ideas, 21 activities A collection of artwork for children by Vincent van Gogh and other French artists.

13 fashion styles children should know An excellent introduction to fashion history for young readers, this book is a visual guide to the changing styles that have defined the past 100 years

13 paintings children should know Thirteen engaging works by the world s greatest artists are beautifully presented in an excellent introduction to art for young people.

Unbound : the life + art of Judith Scott An introduction to the life and art of Judith Scott, a renowned artist. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist.

The noisy paint box : the colors and sounds of Kandinsky's abstract art Describes how Vasya Kandinsky's creative life was profoundly shaped by a neurological condition called synesthesia which caused him to experience colors as sounds and sounds as colors.

A splash of red : the life and art of Horace Pippin Presents an illustrated introduction to the life and work of artist Horace Pippin, describing his childhood love for drawing and the World War I injury that challenged his career.

Art is everywhere : a book about Andy Warhol This is the story of Andy Warhol--and how his pop art took the world by storm.

Art is life : the life of artist Keith Haring Keith Haring believed that art should be enjoyed by everyone. When he first moved to New York City, he found the subways decaying and dreary-- and decided that they needed illuminating and radiating art

Make meatballs sing : the life & art of Corita Kent Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist

Bottle tops : the art of El Anatsui The life story of Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui, a highly acclaimed African artist, whose tapestries made from repurposed bottle tops have been exhibited throughout the world

Beautiful shades of brown : the art of Laura Wheeler Waring Growing up in the late 19th century, Laura Wheeler Waring didn't see any artists who looked like her. She didn't see any paintings of people who looked like her, either. So when she was offered a commission to paint portraits of accomplished African Americans, she jumped at the chance.

The astronaut who painted the moon : the true story of Alan Bean In 1969, Alan became the fourth man and first artist on the moon. When he returned to Earth, he began to paint what he saw. Alan's paintings allowed humanity to experience what it truly felt like to walk on the moon

Fallingwater This book guides readers through the process American architect Frank Lloyd Wright used in designing Fallingwater, a now-famous house in Mill Run, Pennsylvania, perched atop a waterfall.

The secret kingdom : Nek Chand, a changing India, and a hidden world of art The incredible story of the world's largest visionary art environment: the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, kept secret by artist Nek Chand for fifteen years.

Paper son : the inspiring story of Tyrus Wong, immigrant and artist A picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life.

Radiant child : the story of young artist Jean-Michel Basquiat Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen.

Ablaze with color : a story of painter Alma Thomas Tells the story of painter and teacher Alma Thomas, discussing her childhood, teaching career and activism.

Diego Rivera : his world and ours An introduction to the life, career, and influence of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera.

Vincent In this beautiful graphic biography, artist and writer Barbara Stok documents the brief and intense period of creativity Van Gogh spent in Arles, Provence.

Two brothers, four hands : the artists Alberto and Diego Giacometti The poignant story of brothers and sculptors Alberto and Diego Giacometti is skillfully brought to life

Fabulous : a portrait of Andy Warhol Biography of Andy Warhol

It began with a page : how Gyo Fujikawa drew the way Gyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told--a story of artistic talent that refused to be constrained by rules or expectations.

Viva Frida! Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases.

Me, Frida Artist Frida Kahlo finds her own voice and style when her famous husband, Diego Rivera, is commissioned to paint a mural in San Francisco, California, in the 1930s and she finds herself exploring the city on her own.

The iridescence of birds : a book about Henri Matisse If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures?

Frida Kahlo and her animalitos Chronicles Frida's life -- from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters -- capturing the beauty and strength of Frida's creative spirit, which carried her through tragedy and triumph, and the animals that inspired her along the way.

Lily Renée, escape artist : from Holocaust survivor to comic book pioneer Presents the story of Lily Renée Wilheim, the Jewish girl who escaped from the Nazis through the Kindertransport operation, leaving her parents behind and traveling alone to England, later becoming a comic book artist in New York.

Photographic : the life of Graciela Iturbide The photographic journey that Graciela Iturbide embarks on takes her throughout Mexico and around the globe, introducing her to fascinating people and cultures, and eventually bringing her success and fame.

Out of the shadows : how Lotte Reiniger made the first animated fairytale movie An innovative picture book biography about an unsung hero of early animation Lotte Reiniger (1899-1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie.

Just like Rube Goldberg : the incredible true story of the man behind the machines Rube Goldberg was a real cartoonist who got really, really famous by inventing a whole lot of crazy, brilliant, impractical, funny stuff. None of which ever got made. Does that make any sense? It will after you read this book!

Art lab for kids : 52 creative adventures in drawing, painting, printmaking, paper, and mixed media-for budding artists of all ages Presents art lessons for art projects of varying styles including drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.

Let's make some great fingerprint art Discover different and surprising ways of creating pictures with finger- and handprints. Create handprint birds, lions, and reindeer ; invent strange creatures by combining fingerprints and blow-painting ; make fingerprint stencil art ; or create your own gallery of aliens and monsters.

Art with anything : 52 weeks of fun using everyday stuff Award-winning author MaryAnn Kohl returns with art projects made from easy-to-find, everyday materials. Projects include glitter photo jars, shake-it-up-bag paintings, family finger puppets, and fluff-n-puff mobiles.

Making amazing art : 40 activities using the 7 elements of art design Art and craft projects introduce children to the seven elements of artistic design: line, shape, texture, color, value, form, and space.

Storybook art : hands-on art for children in the styles of 100 great picture book illustrators 100 simple art projects for children based on famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present.

Maybe something beautiful : how art transformed a neighborhood Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation - and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big.

Goose the artist Meet Goose, a passionate artist who wants to create a PERFECT portrait and win the village art competition.

Drawn together A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.

Lila & Ecco's do-it-yourself comics club Twelve-year-olds Lila and Ecco are interested in making a comic book and one day they stumble into a workshop of comics creators where they learn how to write a script, create comic art, use pencils, design a cover, and bind the final version of a comic book.

Magritte's marvelous hat : a picture book When painter Magritte, depicted as a well-dressed, floppy-eared dog, buys a playful--and mysterious--hat, his painting enjoys a burst of creativity. Inspired by the art of French surrealist painter René Magritte.

A boy named Isamu : a story of Isamu Noguchi Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist.

Mornings with Monet Readers follow Claude Monet and learn about his favorite subjects to paint, his style of painting, and his studio on the Seine.

Growing an artist : the story of a landscaper and his son Today Juanito is accompanying his father who is in the landscaping business, and he takes his sketchbook along to draw anything that catches his eye, and gets to help his father plan an entire garden--and then help plant it.

Seen Art? While looking for his friend Art, a boy wanders through the Museum of Modern Art and is amazed by what he discovers there.

Henri, egg artiste Tired of painting the same old Easter eggs, Henri the rabbit decides that as an artist he needs to create something different and takes his inspiration from various periods of art history.

Art this way View artworks from the Whitney Museum's esteemed collection in a whole new way--an interactive invitation to explore and discover

Some things I've lost A wallet, a set of keys, a pair of glasses - these are some of the household objects that disappear and are fantastially reconstituted in Cybèle Young's inventive new picture book.

Creature : paintings, drawings, and reflections Shaun Tan is one of the world's most highly acclaimed narrative artists -- his stories and images are loved by countless young and not-so-young readers around the world. Drawing upon 25 years as a picture book and comics creator, painter, and filmmaker, Creature explores the central obsession of this visionary artist, from casual doodles to studied oil-paintings.

The art book for children Invites the reader to take a closer look at art work while pointing out tiny details hidden in famous works of art, providing information about a work or an artist, or explaining the techniques used to create the piece.

The art book for children. Book two Encourages young readers to explore objects of art along with concepts such as clocks, time, music, mirrors, collecting, trust, movement, line, and shape, and explains how great artists used these themes to create their works.

Come look with me : Latin American art Allows children to interact with and develop a greater understanding of Latin American art through colorful reproductions, brief biographies and criticism of the artists and questions that facilitate conversation.

Make it pop! : activities and adventures in Pop art An introduction to the works of Lichtenstein, Warhol, Rauschenberg, Johns, Oldenburg, and Segal.

Great American artists for kids : hands-on art experiences in the styles of great American masters Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features 75 American artists from colonial times to the present. A brief biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach.

Show & tell : exploring the fine art of children's book illustration Looking at the wide variety of artistic genius in children's books, Show and Tell teaches the reader how to look for the perfect marriage of art and text, and is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in children's books and the art of illustration.

Creative writing in science : activities that inspire This classroom resource book features activities that integrate writing with content in life science, Earth and space sciences, and engineering and physical sciences for grades 3-12

How to tell a myth Introduces myths and describes how to identify a myth by its writing style, content, and setting, and includes selected famous myths and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.

How to tell a legend Introduces legends and describes how to identify a legend by its themes, content, and setting, and includes selected famous legends and explains how to critically and creatively analyze each one.

Literacy play : over 300 dramatic play activities that teach pre-reading skills Literacy Play provides a creative and effecive way to teach literacy skills to young children.

Welcome to poetryland : teaching poetry writing to young children Designed for use in a classroom, this book features thirty-eight lesson plans and twenty-three additional poetry workshop ideas. It provides guidence and inspiration for anyone who wants to teach poetry writing to children.

Comics confidential : thirteen graphic novelists talk story, craft, and life outside the box Thirteen prominent cartoonists discuss their creative processes and the experiences and influences that led to their success in one of today's most vibrant art forms.

Graphic novels and comic books Comics, graphic novels, sequential art have gained unprecedented legitimacy. The articles collected in this volume provide an overview of this wildly diverse, increasingly popular, and widely accepted form of literature.

A true wonder : the comic book hero who changed everything A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power.

Maybe an artist : a graphic memoir A heartfelt and funny graphic novel memoir by one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in the New Yorker, at the age of 22

The graphic novel classroom : powerful teaching and learning with images Secondary language arts teacher Maureen Bakis shows how to engage adolescents by using graphic novels to teach 21st-century skills, improve reading comprehension, and promote literacy learning.

Whatcha mean, what's a zine? : the art of making zines and minicomics A zine is a handmade magazine or mini-comic about anything you can imagine: favorite bands, personal stories, subcultures, or collections. This book is for anyone who wants to create their own zine.

Boys of steel : the creators of Superman Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent than Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine tales. In 1934, they created the superhero, but it was four years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format--the comic book.