Teaching Art with Books Kids Love: Art Elements, Appreciation, and Design with Award-Winning Books

  The Culture and Science of Implants (Body Arts: The History of Tattooing and Body Modification) READ MORE The Culture and Science of Implants (Body Arts: The History of Tattooing and Body Modification) Body modification is a widespread cultural practice with a long history. Using implants to alter and augment various areas of the human body represents a contemporary form of this practice with growing appeal for young adults. With captivating photographs, readers will learn about common cosmetic procedures and innovative ways of transforming the body that blur the lines between human and machine, fantasy, and reality. Straightforward descriptions of implant surgery cover tools and methods used as well as the health risks of various procedures. Informative sidebars in each chapter profile practitioners of 3-D body art and provide helpful historical context. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD The Culture and Science of Implants (Body

  National Theatre Connections 2011: Plays for Young People: Frank & Ferdinand Gap Cloud Busting Those Legs Shooting Tru... READ MORE National Theatre Connections 2011: Plays for Young People: Frank & Ferdinand Gap Cloud Busting Those Legs Shooting Tru... This brilliant new collection of ten plays for young people will prove indispensable to schools, colleges and youth theatre groups. Specially commissioned by the National Theatre for the Connections Festival 2011 involving 200 schools and youth theatre groups across the UK and Ireland, each play is accompanied by production notes and exercises. The Pied Piper re-imagined, the aftermath of genocide in Rwanda, witches in seventeenth century Norfolk, a giant baby on the rampage, an extraordinary day in an ordinary school are just some of subjects covered in the thrilling and varied new plays created by talented writers for young actors to perform in National Theatre Connections 2011. The plays in this anthology offer a huge varie

  The Joy of Creation: The Story of Clara Schumann (Classical Composers) READ MORE The Joy of Creation: The Story of Clara Schumann (Classical Composers) A young adult biography of German musician and composer Clara Schumann CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD The Joy of Creation: The Story of Clara Schumann (Classical Composers) A young adult biography of German musician and composer Clara Schumann

  Bill Cosby: Entertainer and Activist (Black Americans of Achievement) READ MORE Bill Cosby: Entertainer and Activist (Black Americans of Achievement) Bill Cosby began his career as a comedian while he was still a college student. A talented athlete who could have become a track star, Cosby believed that his knack for telling jokes could earn him a living. After dropping out of school, he began appearing in clubs in New York and Las Vegas, where his comedic talents quickly became apparent. His stand-up routines, films, books, and creation of and work on the TV cartoon Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids and the wildly popular sitcom The Cosby Show have secured his place as one of the greatest comedians in entertainment history. In addition to entertaining audiences, Cosby is also highly regarded as a philanthropist and community activist. Read about the one-and-only Bill Cosby in this all-new biography that highlights his contributions to American society and his influence on generations

  The Badass Feminist Coloring Book: Teen Friendly Edition (Volume 2) READ MORE The Badass Feminist Coloring Book: Teen Friendly Edition (Volume 2) The Badass Feminist Coloring Book: Teen Edition is the best coloring celebration of feminism you've ever seen! Featuring portraits of 40 feminists along with inspiring quotes and original essays on feminism that are way more interesting than the feminism you learn in school - this book is a must for every budding feminist. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD The Badass Feminist Coloring Book: Teen Friendly Edition (Volume 2) The Badass Feminist Coloring Book: Teen Edition is the best coloring celebration of feminism you've ever seen! Featuring portraits of 40 feminists along with inspiring quotes and original essays on feminism that are way more interesting than the feminism you learn in school - this book is a must for every budding feminist.

  Aretha Franklin: Singer (Black Americans of Achievement: Legacy Edition) READ MORE Aretha Franklin: Singer (Black Americans of Achievement: Legacy Edition) One of the giants of American music, Aretha Franklin has released more hit singles than any other female singer in recording history. Dubbed the Queen of Soul, she has recorded numerous successful albums in a wide range of genres, including gospel, rhythm and blues, American standards, and pop. In 1987, she became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin's life story is an inspiring account of the evolution of popular music, of a woman determined to shape her career on her terms, and of a child prodigy whose voice continues to thrill and amaze audiences. Read about this remarkable musical pioneer, from her struggles to her successes, and how she continues to influence new generations of singers in Aretha Franklin: Singer. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HE

  The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion READ MORE The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion Go behind the scenes of the making of The Hunger Games with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking film. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion Go behind the scenes of the making of The Hunger Games with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking film.

  Gothic Art (Movements in Art) READ MORE Gothic Art (Movements in Art) An examination of the art movement known as Gothic Art from its beginnings in the 12th century to its decline in the early 1400s, including an introduction to great artists and works. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD Gothic Art (Movements in Art) An examination of the art movement known as Gothic Art from its beginnings in the 12th century to its decline in the early 1400s, including an introduction to great artists and works.

  The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories READ MORE The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories Stories from the best-selling The Book of Virtues for a younger audienceThe Book of Virtues for Young People is a treasury of timeless stories, poems, and fables selected from William J. Bennett's national best-seller, The Book of Virtues, that teaches young people the importance of incorporating virtues in one's daily life.The collection, which also includes new material, offers tales of self-discipline from Aesop poems by Walt Whitman, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Frost, and Emily Dickinson and fiction by O. Henry, Tolstoy, and Guy de Maupassant. Also included are stories of personal courage and biographies of great people such as Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, and Anne Frank. Like The Book of Virtues, this collection focuses on ten core virtues, from courage and compassion to hard work and self-discipline.The perfect gift for gr

  The Birth of Rock & Roll: Music in the 1950s Through the 1960s (Popular Music Through the Decades) READ MORE The Birth of Rock & Roll: Music in the 1950s Through the 1960s (Popular Music Through the Decades) When rock and roll first burst onto the scene in the 1950s, it was more than a new form of musicit was a rebellion against the past. With the music of such artists as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and the Supremes came a new attitude that allowed fansmany of them youngto look past the social norms of the time, a shift that included a greater interaction with and understanding between the races. This stunning, story-filled volume examines the phenomenon of rock and rollthe way it was before it crept into the mainstream it had once retaliated againstand the many musicians who made it into an art. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD The Birth of Rock & Roll: Music in the 1950s Through the 1960s (Popular M

  Tenderness READ MORE Tenderness Eighteen-year-old Eric has just been released from juvenile detention for murdering his parents. Now he's looking for tenderness--tenderness he finds in killing girls. Fifteen-year-old Lori has run away from home again. Emotionally naive and sexually precocious, she is also looking for tenderness--tenderness that she finds in Eric. Will Lori and Eric be each other's salvation or destruction? An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD Tenderness Eighteen-year-old Eric has just been released from juvenile detention for murdering his parents. Now he's looking for tenderness--tenderness he finds in killing girls. Fifteen-year-old Lori has run away from home again. Emotionally naive and sexually precocious, she is also looking for tenderness--tenderness that she finds in Eric. Will Lori and Eric be each other's salvation or destruction? An ALA Best Book for Youn

  Taj Mahal READ MORE Taj Mahal This beautifully illustrated book recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture. Full color. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD Taj Mahal This beautifully illustrated book recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture. Full color.

  Paul Robeson: Singer and Actor (Black Americans of Achievement) READ MORE Paul Robeson: Singer and Actor (Black Americans of Achievement) -- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans-- Straightforward and objective writing-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia-- Essential for multicultural studies CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD Paul Robeson: Singer and Actor (Black Americans of Achievement) -- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans-- Straightforward and objective writing-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia-- Essential for multicultural studies

  The Painter's Eye READ MORE The Painter's Eye The authors introduce young readers to an appreciation of the magic of art through conversations with the artists themselves, while providing them with the necessary tools to begin a lifetime appreciation of paintings.Beautifully designed, organized, reasoned, and presented, an outstanding, mind-expanding book.--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review.A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year, New York Public Library--Books for the Teen Age. CLICK HERE ANOTHER BOOKS                                     CLICK HERE READ OR DOWNLOAD The Painter's Eye The authors introduce young readers to an appreciation of the magic of art through conversations with the artists themselves, while providing them with the necessary tools to begin a lifetime appreciation of paintings.Beautifully designed, organized, reasoned, and presented, an outstanding, mind-expanding book