arts

A collection of stories that discuss the importance of arts in education.

"Choose between three unbelievable science statements to identify the true wow fact from the fallacies-- and then learn the why and how behind the wow! But that's not all! After each round, tackle a STEM-based challenge using a few household items and a lot of creativity"--Back cover.

Describes Tyree Guyton's transformation of his crumbling inner city neighborhood in Detroit by turning everyday junk into art and inspired people to rebuild their neighborhoods through the magic of art.

"Takes a ... look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using [a] ... design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country's education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates, and which foods and drinks are most popular in different cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through creating art. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature. Each book also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. Creating Art in Nature is part of Jump!'s Nature Heals series"--Provided by the publisher.

Contains over two thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide analysis, interpretation, and insight into the key concepts, the most influential minds, and major intellectual movements in world history.

Begin before you're ready. Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity. He'll guide you through all the twists, trials, and triumphs of starting your creative career, from finding your voice to picking the right moment to start a project (hint: It's now). Bring your biggest, craziest, most revolutionary ideas, and he will give you the kick in the pants you need to make them real. No matter what industry or medium you work in, this book will help you live, work, and create freely and fearlessly. Here are some dangerous ideas: The things that made you weird as a kid make you great today. Work is serious play. Your ego can't dance. The struggle is everything. Freedom is something you take. There ain't no rules. Take a risk. Try them out. Live dangerously.

Provides aspiring artists with guidance to pursue a career in the arts.

"Takes a ... look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using an ... design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country's education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates, and which foods and drinks are most popular in different cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at a career for those who are interested in the creative arts, includes comments from industry insiders, information about pay, job prospects, and more.