biographies

This title examines the remarkable life of Steven Spielberg. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, and education, his career as a movie producer and director, and his famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, fast facts, list of famous works, and a critical evaluation activity. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This remarkable movie is ideal for learning about life in Central America. In this adaptation of modern events, Raul Julia plays the courageous priest Oscar Romero, who stands up against oppression in El Salvador.

Published in collaboration with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, this book looks at some of the men and women from both military life and civilian life who are recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Explores the life and works of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.

Explores the life and works of post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh.

Explores the life and works of impressionist painter Pierre-August Renoir.

Explores the life and works of impressionist painter Claude Monet.

Explores the life and works of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.

Explores the life and works of modernist painter Paul Cezanne.