Richardson, Joy

Discusses paintings that tell a story and gives examples which readers can follow to create their own stories in paint.

Explores how artists create the feeling of motion in their paintings.

Showcases eleven masterpieces by a variety of painters including Vermeer, Turner, Whistler, Monet,and others, looking at them in full and in detail to discover how the artists used the elements of light and shadow in their work. Includes suggested activities.

Provides a combination of full-page photos and facts about insects.

Describes how our bodies use their resources to fight off infections such as colds and sore throats. Includes activities illustrating how germs spread and how the body reacts to colds.

Describes how our ears take in sound and turn it into messages for the brain. Includes activities illustrating how our auditory system works.

Describes how we use air to build our bodies and to keep ourselves alive and active.

Describes how our bodies grow, how the muscles and bones become larger and stronger, and how our bodies change as we grow older.

Describes how our bodies process the food we eat and turn it into energy. Includes activities to increase our understanding of the digestive system.