Books in Exploring Art series

Art is for all students! Our middle school art program: Introducing Art (thematic approach); Exploring Art (media approach); and Understanding Art (chronological/historical approach) provides a knowledge of art that will broaden students' horizons, help them understand and appreciate other cultures, and encourage them to think more creatively and solve problems more effectively.

The field of biology focuses on living things, from the smallest microscopic protozoa to the largest mammal. In this book you will read and explore the life of plants, insects, spiders and other arachnids, life in water, reptiles, birds, and mammals, highlighting God's amazing creation. You will learn about the following and so much more:How does biological classification give each different type of plant or animal a unique name?In what ways are seeds spread around the world?What food does the body use for long-term storage of energy?How did biologists learn how the stomach digested food?What plant gave George de Mestral the idea for Velcro?For most of history, biologists used the visible appearance of plants or animals to classify them. They grouped plants or animals with similar-looking features into families. Starting in the 1990s, biologists have extracted DNA and RNA from cells as a guide to how plants or animals should be grouped. Like visual structures, these reveal the underlying design or creation.The newest book in our Exploring series, Exploring the World of Biology is a fascinating look at life - from the smallest proteins and spores, to the complex life systems of humans and animals.

A MEDIA APPROACH THAT BUILDS ART APPRECIATIONEXPLORING ART takes a media approach to art, giving students insights into the ways artists are inspired, and the reasons they choose particular media to realize their artistic visions. Focusing on the elements and principles of art, students learn about various media and techniques, such as drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting, as the chapters interweave compelling lessons on art, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism with opportunities for studio production.

Creative art ideas will make kids pop to it!The Art Explorers series offers a new approach to art, encouraging kids to interpret what they see in famous artworks, then try the techniques themselves. Make It Pop!: Activities and Adventures in Pop Art, the fourth book in the series, draws children into the lively, bold world of pop art by highlighting the work of six famous artists. From witty commentary on our culture by Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Johns, to one of Rauschenberg’s inspired combines, to soft sculpture by Oldenburg and a scene by Segal, each artist is represented by a famous artwork, paired with questions to get kids thinking about what they see. Easy-to-follow activities provide hands-on experience with the artist's techniques, subject, and media, each illustrated with examples by real kids. Packed with great art and great ideas, Make It Pop! lets kids understand art--and become artists themselves.• Interactive introduction to six famous artists: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, and George Segal• Hands-on approach to understanding great art• School budget cuts? Parents and teachers need Art Explorers—ideal for homeschoolers, too!

The Art Explorers series offers a new approach to art! Written by experts in the field, it encourages kids to interpret what they see in famous artworks, then try the techniques themselves.Imagine That!: Activities and Adventures in Surrealism, the first book in the series, draws children into the fantastic, imaginative world of surrealism by highlighting the work of six famous surrealist artists. For each artist, a color reproduction of his or her famous artwork is paired with questions to get kids thinking about what they see. A short paragraph explains the artist's intentions, and a bio gives children a peek at the person behind the art. Easy-to-follow activities then provide hands-on experience with the artist's techniques, subject, and media, each illustrated with examples by actual kids. Techniques include collage, watercolor painting, drip painting, drawing, frottage, watercolor resist painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more.Features the Following Surrealist Artists:• Salvador Dali• René Magritte• Max Ernst• Joan Miró• Meret Oppenheim• Frida Kahlo• Launch of new interactive art book series for kids called Art Explorers• Features big-name artists that are consistent draws for kids and their parents• Activities have been kid-tested and approved• From the former family programs coordinator of New York's Museum of Modern Art

An artistic adventure awaits you! Masterpieces leads you on a guided tour of sixty paintings by some of the world's best artists. Each painting has been carefully redrawn and is ready to color--with crayons, colored pencils, markets, and your imagination. Accompanying each painting is a story that describes it and introduces you to the artist. See the world through the eyes of the great painters as you read these tales and color these pictures of kings, gypsies, flowers, parties, dancers, heroes, and more. Here are just some of the things you can do inside Masterpieces: Visit exotic Tahiti with Gaugin Choose a new suite for Gainsborough's Blue Boy Take a dance lesson with Degas See Venus, the goddess of love, rising from the ocean Watch the stars with van Gogh Join Renoir for a boating party Fight for liberty with Delacroix Meet Whistler's mother Spend a Sunday afternoon in the park with Seurat Go bird-watching with Audubon These priceless art treasures represent more than five hundred years of painting. Now you can color them yourself to create new masterpieces of your own.

Geography, a comprehensive learning resource, provides high-interest, full-color lessons to spark students’ interest and encourage critical thinking. The hands-on activities relative to state, regional, and global geography, while step-by-step map-building and comprehensive review pages give young learners the practice they need for success in this key subject area. A complete answer key to measure performance is also included, as well as a fun sticker sheet and poster.

Big ideas in abstract art—for little people! The Art Explorers series offers a new approach to art, encouraging kids to interpret what they see in famous artworks, then try the techniques themselves. What’s the Big Idea?: Activities and Adventures in Abstract Art, the fifth book in the series, draws children into the intriguing, involving world of abstract art by highlighting the work of six famous artists. From Red Canna by Georgia O’Keeffe to Weeping Woman by Pablo Picasso, from La Ville by Fernand Léger to a plate from Jazz by Henri Matisse, from Myxomatose by Alexander Calder to Water of the Flowery Mill by Arshile Gorky, each artist is represented by a famous artwork, paired with questions to get kids thinking about what they see. Easy-to-follow activities provide hands-on experience with the artist's techniques, subject, and media, each illustrated with examples by real kids. Packed with great art and great activities, What’s the Big Idea? lets kids understand art—and become artists themselves.Praise for Art Explorers“Highly useful and entertaining.”—School Library Journal“Offers creative ideas for children.”—Publishers Weekly“A breath of fresh air.”—Library Media Connection“Well done.”—Kirkus Reviews“A terrific resource.”—Big Apple Parent• Interactive introduction to six famous artists: Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Fernand Léger, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alexander Calder, and Arshile Gorky• Hands-on approach to understanding great art• School budget cuts? Parents and teachers need Art Explorers—ideal for homeschoolers, too!