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  • Niki's World: Niki de Saint Phalle

    Ulrich Krempel, Rosie Jackson, Niki De Saint Phalle

    Hardcover (Prestel Pub, April 1, 2004)
    Presents examples of the artist's work in several mediums, including the Nanas, Tarot Garden, and "shooting paintings," accompanied by some short background and interpretive material.
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  • D.W.'s Guide to Preschool

    Marc Brown

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, July 1, 2003)
    D.W., Arthur's fun and sassy little sister, stars in this humorous guide to a child's very first day of school. From naps to snacks to playtime, D.W. covers it all in this helpful and hilarious guidebook to a very important rite of passage. Full color.
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  • Frida Kahlo: The Artist in the Blue House

    Magdalena Holzhey

    Hardcover (Prestel Junior, March 1, 2003)
    This fascinating look into the world of the artist Frida Kahlo introduces children to the themes that infused Kahlo’s vibrant paintings, while demonstrating how her life influenced her art. Parrots, trees, deer, family members, friends, flowers, the sun and the moon—Frida Kahlo’s use of symbolism and color wonderfully lends itself to teaching children about the artistic process. Through illustrations of her work and photographs ofKahlo and her family, children are encouraged to learn about herlife, artworks, and important relationships. An engaging text andgorgeous reproductions call attention to Kahlo’s use of bold colorand natural imagery, as well as her ingenious use of perspective,collage, and varying styles. Children will learn much about creativeself-expression through this beautifully designed and insightfulbook about Kahlo’s life and work.
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  • Arthur's New Puppy: An Arthur Adventure

    Marc Brown

    Board book (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 1, 1997)
    Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash. Arthur is thrilled when he gets a new puppy. He's had a lot of experience with pets so he knows they're as much work as they are fun. Even so, when Pal tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear his leash, Arthur gets worried. His parents are unhappy with Pal's behavior and even D.W. seems ready to banish the boisterous puppy to the garage. What if Arthur can't control Pal-and Pal gets sent away to live on a farm?Readers of all ages will laugh out loud as they follow Pal's progress from mischievious scamp to dog show material under the loving guidance of his owner, Arthur.
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  • Arthur Babysits: An Arthur Adventure

    Marc Brown

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1992)
    D.W. volunteers Arthur to babysit the terrible Tibble twins, notorious for their mischief. The situation gets out of control, but Arthur comes up with a great idea to get the twins to behave. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.
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  • Leonardo Da Vinci: Dreams, Schemes, and Flying Machines

    Heinz Kaehne

    Hardcover (Prestel Pub, April 1, 2000)
    From the Mona Lisa to the first designs for a flying machine, this compelling biography of a well-rounded genius and the prototypical Renaissance man focuses on the da Vinci's full range of interests, from art to anatomy. Original.
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  • Secrets in a Box

    Joseph Cornell, Alison Baverstock, Christopher Wynne

    Hardcover (Prestel Pub, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Provides an introduction to the American artist's work, presenting examples of his works with a discussion of their historical background and critical interpretation.
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  • Adventures in Science: The Human Body

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Dec. 12, 2017)
    Which part of the brain is in charge of creativity? What is the smallest human muscle? Take a trip inside the human body and discover the amazing systems that allow us to move, breathe, and speak. After reading about everything from the digestive tract to the cornea, kids can assemble their own plastic skeleton and view the systems of the body in a layered cardstock model. With 20 fact cards, 2 sticker sheets, and a double-sided poster, this interactive kit is a perfect primer for learning about how the human body works.
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  • Adventures in Science: Human Body

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Learn about the human body—from head to toe!Take a trip inside the human body and discover the amazing systems that allow us to move, breathe, and speak. Adventures in Science: The Human Body is the perfect primer for learning about how the human body works. After reading the included book, children can assemble their own 12-inch plastic skeleton, use the 30+ stickers to put the organs and bones in the proper places on the double-sided poster, and test their knowledge with the included 20 fact cards.
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  • Arthur's Baby

    Marc Brown

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 2, 1990)
    He's been on the scene in your stores and selling in big numbers for almost twenty-five years: Arthur, the bestselling aardvark. Now his Emmy award-winning, number-one rated children's TV show, Arthur, has catapulted his book sales to new heights. Arthur has sold in the past, continues to sell in record numbers in the present, and Now Little, Brown offers a fantastic promotion to make sure Arthur and D.W. will be star performers this fall and always. The promotion features an eye-catching display, extensive print and television advertising, and lots of prizes for booksellers and customers, too.Arthur's been around for almost twenty-five years, and if he's going anywhere, it's up -- in sales and in the ratings! Stay tuned to Little, Brown for more adventures from loveable Arthur, his sister, D.W., and their pals, for now and always.
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  • Visiting Vincent Van Gogh

    Caroline Breunesse

    Hardcover (Prestel Junior, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Depicts some of Van Gogh's most characteristic paintings, and explains how they reveal the stages in his life, his experiences, and his emotions
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  • Arthur's Family Vacation

    Marc Tolon Brown

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-04-25, April 25, 2008)
    Book by Brown, Marc Tolon