13 American Artists Children Should Know

Author : Brad Finger
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791370361

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13 American Artists Children Should Know by Brad Finger Pdf

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art will inspire children to dream, create, and think. Who was Whistler’s mother? Why did Georgia O’Keeffe paint all those flowers? How did Joseph Cornell create his incredible boxes? These questions and more are answered in this book on American artists designed to catch young readers’ attention and satisfy their unending curiosity. Each artist is featured in double-page spreads that are as unique as their subjects. Fascinating biographical portraits, interesting sidebars, and ideas to spark the imagination enhance exquisite reproductions of well-known works. Presented chronologically, these profiles are strung together by a continuous timeline that highlights world events that impacted the artists’ work. Children and adults alike will find much to learn, savor, and enjoy in this colorful introduction that is both interactive and edifying—not to mention fun.

Author : Angela Wenzel
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791341736

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13 Artists Children Should Know by Angela Wenzel Pdf

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.

Author : Liz Knowles,Martha Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440862519

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Boost Your STEAM Program with Great Literature and Activities by Liz Knowles,Martha Smith Pdf

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.

Author : Liz Knowles,Martha Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216063438

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The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys by Liz Knowles,Martha Smith Pdf

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.

Author : Brad Finger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art, Modern
ISBN : OCLC:1285467263

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13 Modern Artists Children Should Know by Brad Finger Pdf

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

Author : Alison Baverstock
Publisher : Prestel Junior
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Art, British
ISBN : 3791370626

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13 British Artists Children Should Know by Alison Baverstock Pdf

"Colorful, chronologically arranged overview uses games, puzzles, and project ideas to encourage young people to appreciate the diverse ways in which British artists reflect their country's culture. Religious art, modern sculpture, exquisite landscapes and urban art are all presented in full-page spreads that engage children by inviting them into the works themselves, challenging them to answer questions about the artists' perceptions and exposing them to the fascinating historical forces that have shaped the artists' work"--Publishers website.

Author : Brad Finger
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791371580

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13 Art Movements Children Should Know by Brad Finger Pdf

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.

Author : VARIOUS.
Publisher : Prestel Junior
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-09-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 3791375709

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42 Artists Everyone Should Know by VARIOUS. Pdf

The book presents the best artists from all over the world This compendium of the most important artists from history to the present day builds on the success of our "13..., Children Should Know" series. The young readers learn about well-known works of art from museums around the world as well as about the artists' lives and what makes their art special. In simple terms, this book gives children ages 8 and up their first exposure to the world of art. With fun and joy, a basic general knowledge is conveyed and the young readers' interest in art is awakened.

Author : Angela Wenzel
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791343235

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13 Paintings Children Should Know by Angela Wenzel Pdf

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.

Author : Brad Finger
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791370156

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13 Modern Artists Children Should Know by Brad Finger Pdf

From Cubism to cartoons, this book of eye-popping art and engaging activities introduces young readers to modern art.Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Lichtenstein, Hockney—these artists and the others profiled here offer a world of interest to children. This exciting exploration of modern, Pop, and postmodern art is designed to appeal to young minds. Large illustrations brimming with color; fascinating explanations and biographical information; do-it-yourself activities, quizzes and a helpful glossary and timeline are all part of the vibrant book. Children will be drawn to the stories and interactive opportunities as they discover these important artists who changed the world.

Author : Christiane Weidemann,Brad Finger
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783791384429

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50 Contemporary Artists You Should Know by Christiane Weidemann,Brad Finger Pdf

This survey of great contemporary artists is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of art today. Artists working after the Second World War faced a confounding array of challenges, as stylistic barriers were broken, technology advanced, and issues of sexuality and race came to the forefront. From painters and photographers to sculptors and performance artists, fifty of the most influential contemporary artists are profiled in this colorful and engaging book that traces the various artistic movements and radical changes of the second half of the twentieth and early twentyfirst centuries. Presented chronologically, each artist is featured in 2 or 4-page spreads that include brilliant reproductions of their most important works, an illuminating biography, key dates in their career, and informative background on major developments in the art world. Throughout the volume a timeline places each artist within the context of contemporary art. As diverse and inspiring as the artists themselves, this book is a voyage of discovery into art's cutting edge.

Author : Angela Wenzel
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791371368

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13 Art Techniques Children Should Know by Angela Wenzel Pdf

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.

Author : Ferren Gipson,Amanda Renshaw,Gilda Williams
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 1838667873

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The Art Book for Children by Ferren Gipson,Amanda Renshaw,Gilda Williams Pdf

'A perfect introduction to art for parents and children to enjoy together.' - The Guardian A brand-new combined, revised, and expanded edition of the ground-breaking, iconic art book series for children - perfect for readers aged 7-12 Two decades ago, Phaidon published the first volume in The Art Book for Children series (adapted especially for children from Phaidon's iconic The Art Book), which quickly became beloved by children and parents the world over. To share its legacy with a new generation of readers, this combined, updated, and expanded edition pairs a selection of 'best of' artists from the original series with 30 brand-new contemporary entries. This single volume features 60 artists through a wide range of large-scale, full-page reproductions of their artworks, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, video, prints, and installations from across time and space. Each page showcases defining artworks by the artists, combined with an interactive and informative conversation, giving relatable and memorable contexts for children, and inspiring a curiosity and appreciation for the Visual Arts that will continue into adulthood. With a fresh new design, this book both features the 'best of' from the original two volumes, plus new entries, specially selected in collaboration with art historian and writer, Ferren Gipson. Ages 7-12

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : HARVARD:HXNZYZ

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The American by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brad Finger
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9783791370477

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13 Photos Children Should Know by Brad Finger Pdf

This beautifully illustrated book explores some of the world’s iconic images, teaching children about the impact of photography on their world. Some of the world’s most renowned pictures are also the most exciting to view and discuss. From Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon to the fall of the Berlin Wall; Lindbergh’s historic landing in Paris to Nelson Mandela’s release from prison; portraits of Albert Einstein, Princess Diana and the Beatles; the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, and the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico—these and other history-making photographs are presented in double-page spreads that offer stunning reproductions of the images themselves, helpful background information on the events and people they portray, and perspectives on the circumstances that inspired them. Paging through these photographs, children will learn not only about people and events that changed the world, but how photographs preserve and help us understand these important moments.