Books in Famous Artists Series series

American-born impressionist painter Mary Cassatt depicted the intelligent, successful, and independent new woman of the nineteenth century. Through engaging text and photos, readers will learn about Cassatts adventurous life and discover more about the period in which she lived. Art Smart boxes clue students in to the way Cassatt worked and created her beautiful paintings.

American artist John Singer Sargent is considered the leading portrait painter of his generation. Through specific details about his life and photos of his work, readers will learn about Sargent and the changing times in which he lived, developing a deeper appreciation of his work. Art Smart boxes inform readers on the style, form, and mediums of Sargents work.

American painter and writer Georgia OKeeffe is best known for her paintings of enlarged flowers and landscapes, but the Mother of American Modernism was heavily influenced by personal experience. Through engaging text and illustrations of her work, readers will learn to appreciate OKeeffes unique style and her contributions to the art world. Art Smart boxes help readers to understand OKeeffes style and methods.

American painter and writer Georgia OKeeffe is best known for her paintings of enlarged flowers and landscapes, but the Mother of American Modernism was heavily influenced by personal experience. Through engaging text and illustrations of her work, readers will learn to appreciate OKeeffes unique style and her contributions to the art world. Art Smart boxes help readers to understand OKeeffes style and methods.

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic on June 18-19, 1928. She disappeared in 1937, as she attempted to become the first woman to fly around the world.