Books with author A. G. Smith Jr

Masks that play important parts in religious festivals, theatrical presentations, and other events are the focus of this exciting coloring book. Thirty illustrations, all identified, depict these ready-to-color masks: papier-mâché tiger from Burma (Myanmar), Roman gorgon, Chinese lion for a New Year's festival, Sri Lankan cobra, water spirit from New Caledonia, "Mud-Man" from New Guinea, and 24 other fascinating cover-ups. Coloring book fans will find this collection entertaining

Thirty-eight meticulously rendered illustrations chronicle the exciting saga of the Norsemen — their Viking life in Norway and Iceland, raids into England and France, presence in America and Russia, ship construction, weapons, art, literature, battles, and much more. Includes thoroughly researched, descriptive captions. Free Teacher's Manual available. Grades: 3–5.Boost: Seriously Fun Learning!Keeping children entertained and engaged is the key to learning, and the Boost series offers a wide range of fun-filled coloring and activity books that help teach a variety of basic skills. Each title is targeted to a specific grade range and carefully aligned with the Common Core State Standards, which are listed at the bottom of each page.

An exciting new picture book-perfect for the little monster in your life! Everybody knows monsters can be...well, MONSTERS. But did you know sometimes even monsters get scared? They can be sad, they can be kind, they can miss their mommies. Sometimes, they're just plain silly. And even monsters need to brush their teeth! A funny and family-friendly picture book by innovative author/illustrator A. J. Smith, who combines traditional storytelling with exciting interactive digital components.

Carefully researched picture survey includes 45 accurate representations of a gypsy camp of horse-drawn caravans, Bedouin tent, Nebraska sod house, pioneer log cabin, Swiss chalet, an Irish thatched farmhouse, Inuit igloo, cliff houses of Mesa Verde, and other traditional forms of housing. An informative caption accompanies each detailed illustration.

For youngsters who like boats and who like to color, this little activity book offers hours of fun. Illustrations of eight different vessels, attractively rendered by artist A. G. Smith, depict a sturdy tugboat, a simple dory with a fisherman on board preparing his traps, a sleek sailboat, a trawler, an ocean liner, a triple-masted Chinese junk, and two more. Youngsters can bring these ships magically to life simply by coloring the boldly outlined drawings with felt-tip pens, crayons, or paints and then placing them in a window or near a source of bright light.