visual perception

A gray mouse's journey through what appears to be the grass, rocks, and tree branches of a forest proves his mother's adage that "Things are not always what they seem.".

Presents graphics that can be viewed in four different ways by holding the book on each side.

By turning the book four different ways, the reader may view the graphics of familiar objects and gain a different perception each time.

Close-up photographs present unusual views of common items, such as a toothbrush, orange, or umbrella, accompanied by brief questions providing a clue to each object's identity.

Describes the childhood of the famous artist and inventor, whose early interests in engineering, architecture, natural science, and painting were encouraged by his father.

Rhyming text and close-up photographs provide clues for the identity of larger everyday objects.

A collection of computer-generated pictures that contain hidden 3D images that become visible after the reader uses the visual techniques explained in the front of the book.

Young readers are asked to identify which animal picture answers a specific question, such as "Who's crying?".

Presents strategies for literacy teaching that show children how to communicate through visual texts such as maps, diagrams, tables, and time lines. Discusses the value of this form of literacy and includes basic graphic design instruction for classroom publishing projects.