13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know


13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know
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13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know


13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know
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Author : Angela Wenzel
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2011-06-20

13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know written by Angela Wenzel and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-20 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


In this intriguing book, young readers will be introduced to the unsolved mysteries behind some of the world’s greatest art and artists. For as long as people have been viewing the masterpieces in this book, they’ve been asking the same questions: Why is the Mona Lisa smiling? Who was that girl with the pearl earring? What made Magritte’s reading woman so frightened? These and other great mysteries of the art world are explored in this colorful, fun, and informative children’s book. Each masterpiece is presented in a double page spread with stunning reproductions, biographical information about the artist, historical context and the pressing questions themselves. From Bosch to Banksy, the mysterious life of Caravaggio to the strange room in Velazques’ Las Meninas, Surrealism to stolen art—young readers’ interests in some of the world’s great masterpieces will be piqued by the puzzles they offer and that remain unsolved to this day.



13 Art Techniques Children Should Know


13 Art Techniques Children Should Know
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Author : Angela Wenzel
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2013-04-25

13 Art Techniques Children Should Know written by Angela Wenzel and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-25 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


This new book in the 13 Series introduces young readers to a variety of important art techniques, explained through some of the world's most recognizable masterpieces. What's the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do prints look so different from each other? These questions and others are explored through major works of art in dazzling color reproductions. Children will learn about drawing through cave paintings and Leonardo's sketches, understand how Holbein and Van Gogh used oil paints to vastly different effect, and discover what Matisse accomplished with colored paper and a pair of sharp scissors. Along the way they will be encouraged to make their own masterpieces using similar techniques.



13 Art Movements Children Should Know


13 Art Movements Children Should Know
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Author : Brad Finger
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2014-12-22

13 Art Movements Children Should Know written by Brad Finger and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-22 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


The latest volume in this successful series introduces young readers to major movements in art history—from Romanesque to Pop art. Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, this beautiful book presents a chronological sampling of the world’s important artistic styles. Double-page spreads provide a detailed description of each movement, representative illustrations, and a timeline that places the artwork in its historical context. All of these elements are presented in a playful, eye-catching manner that will appeal to a wide range of young readers. The book also features numerous ideas for projects that kids can undertake themselves and offers helpful suggestions for learning more about each style. Children will find hours of fun reading that will equip them with essential knowledge—enhancing and deepening their understanding of art history and inspiring them in their own artistic endeavors.



Boost Your Steam Program With Great Literature And Activities


Boost Your Steam Program With Great Literature And Activities
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Author : Liz Knowles
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2018-06-01

Boost Your Steam Program With Great Literature And Activities written by Liz Knowles and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


You've created a STEAM program in your library, but how do you work literacy into the curriculum? With this collection of resource recommendations, direction for program development, and activities, you'll have students reading proficiently in no time. Many schools and libraries are implementing STEAM programs in the school library makerspace to promote problem solving by allowing students to create their own solutions to a problem through trial and error. In order to enhance literacy development in the STEAM program, however, they need resources for integrating literature into the curriculum. In this collection of resources for doing just that, veteran education professionals and practiced coauthors Liz Knowles and Martha Smith bring readers over eight hundred recommended and annotated books and web resources, selected based on research on successfully integrating STEAM and literacy programs and organized by the five STEAM areas. Titles are complemented by discussion questions and problem-solving activities that will aid educators in both adding and using the best literature to their STEAM programs for encouraging learning. In addition to promoting literacy, these resources will help to develop creativity, lateral thinking skills, and confidence in students.



The Common Core Approach To Building Literacy In Boys


The Common Core Approach To Building Literacy In Boys
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Author : Liz Knowles
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2014-05-27

The Common Core Approach To Building Literacy In Boys written by Liz Knowles and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


Written with a focus on the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, this book provides a complete plan for developing a literacy program that focuses on boys pre-K through grade 12. Despite the fact that reading and literacy among boys has been an area of concern for years, this issue remains unresolved today. Additionally, the emphasis and focus have changed due to the implementation of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards. How can educators best encourage male students to read, and what new technologies and techniques can serve this objective? The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys is an essential resource and reference for teachers, librarians, and parents seeking to encourage reading in boys from preschool to 12th grade. Providing a wide array of useful, up-to-date information that emphasizes the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, the bibliographies and descriptions of effective strategies in this book will enable you to boost reading interest and performance in boys. The chapters cover 16 different topics of interest to boys, all accompanied by a complete bibliography for each subject area, discussion questions, writing connections, and annotated new and classic nonfiction titles. Information on specific magazines, annotated professional titles, books made into film, websites, and apps that will help you get boys interested in reading is also included.



13 Artists Children Should Know


13 Artists Children Should Know
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Author : Angela Wenzel
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2009-04-12

13 Artists Children Should Know written by Angela Wenzel and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


This heavily illustrated book featuring the world's greatest painters is an excellent introduction for young readers to artists and their works. Whether it’s Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh’s mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse’s playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist’s entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring. Additional information about museums, suggestions for further reading, and online resources will satisfy the most curious minds.



13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know


13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know
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Author : Angela Wenzel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011

13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know written by Angela Wenzel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Art categories.


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



13 Paintings Children Should Know


13 Paintings Children Should Know
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Author : Angela Wenzel
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2009-10-24

13 Paintings Children Should Know written by Angela Wenzel and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-24 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisa’s beguiling smile, Van Gogh’s hypnotic night sky, and Frida Kahlo’s depiction of herself with a monkey. These paintings and ten others are featured in the book in large reproductions with accompanying details. The readable text offers biographical information about each artist and important facts about the painting’s technical and historical aspects. Games, quizzes, and coloring exercises provide additional opportunities for young readers to interact with the artworks, while a timeline throughout the book allows for easy historical orientation. Readers will return again and again to these works, which provide continued opportunities for contemplation and discovery.



13 Buildings Children Should Know


13 Buildings Children Should Know
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Author : Annette Roeder
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2009-04-23

13 Buildings Children Should Know written by Annette Roeder and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-23 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


The world's most iconic buildings are made accessible and exciting for young readers in this colorful introduction to architecture that changed the world. Children’s fascination with buildings is a natural outgrowth of their curiosity about anything strange or huge or complex. This unique book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques. This book features pyramids built by men with pulleys, a tower that leans, an opera house shaped like a sailboat, a museum built like a spiral, and the most recent example, a "bird’s nest" stadium where the 2008 summer Olympics were held. Each of these buildings and more are introduced to young readers through lively texts and illustrations that will serve to heighten their interest and knowledge about the world’s most important architecture, and perhaps inspire them to dream and build on their own.



Prayers Everyone Should Know


Prayers Everyone Should Know
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language : en
Publisher: Father Thomas Devlin
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Prayers Everyone Should Know written by and has been published by Father Thomas Devlin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.