Books in Art from the Past series

The wonders left behind by the ancient Egyptians are some of the most astounding artifacts in the world. People travel thousands of miles for a glimpse of Egypts Great Sphinx and the pyramids and they flock to nearby museums to see mummies and burial masks. Readers are transported back to the distant past without leaving their seats as they learn about many fascinating features of ancient Egyptian culture. Each chapter includes a simple craft relating to the discussion. Reed boats, scarab necklaces, and miniature pyramids are just some of the projects that can be completed with a few simple materials. These fun step-by-step activities will provide readers with a tangible link to some of the most essential concepts of Egyptian history.

Kids' favorite animals as featured in fine art make for a kid-pleasing, parent-pleasing concept book.With Art from the Start books, even the youngest of readers can appreciate what fine art has to offer. In Animals in Art, wildlife abounds! From Renoir’s beloved pets to Degas’ majestic horses and Rousseau’s fanciful monkeys, the ten beautiful animal paintings in this book will thoroughly engage babies and toddlers. Spare, rhyming text and famous paintings make reading this book (again and again) a pleasure for grownups as well!

Famous paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, and other major artists expose babies and toddlers to fine art and common first words.Art from the Start board books introduce basic concepts through fine art. The ten famous paintings in this beautiful little book instill an early love of art and help little ones to learn common first words. From “Mama, Daddy, and Baby” in Mary Cassatt’s masterpieces to “Stars, Moon, and Goodnight,” in Van Gogh’s Starry Night, each carefully chosen artwork gives children a different and beautiful way to look at familiar objects in the world around them. Similarly, Art from the Start: How is Mona Lisa Feeling? teaches feelings through famous portraits.

Readers will be asking themselves if they could have survived as an ancient Roman after reading all about ancient Roman culture. Life in the military, clothing, food, sports, government, and education are just some of the themes covered. Each chapter features an engaging step-by-step craft associated with the fascinating subject matter. Among other activities, readers can strike a pose in their homemade Roman soldiers helmet or conquer a miniature city with a handcrafted catapult. Photographs of ancient artifacts and illustrations of key concepts help make ancient Roman history accessible to developing readers.

"Myths and legends tend to overshadow the many other aspects of the innovative Aztec civilization. Aztec clothes, festivals, foods, and sports are just some of the topics that readers will discover. Each subject is complimented by a step-by-step craft that readers can construct with just a few simple materials. Projects, such as a straw flute, shoestring necklace, and paper pottery, support key concepts concerning the Aztec culture. The crafts easy-to-follow instructions are supported by clear illustrations, while photographs enhance the main text. Readers will appreciate the legacy of this important culture and reflect on the ways it has left a permanent mark on Mexican and American traditions"--Provided by publisher.