art

Photographs and text profile the art traditions of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, the Pacific, and the Americas.

Newspaper comic strips and TV cartoon shows not only provide laughs but also often tell dramatic stories and offer insightful social commentary. Profiled in this book are six talented cartoonists: Charles Schulz, Garry Trudeau, Lynn Johnston, Seth MacFarlane, Matt Groening, and Aaron McGruder.

Mermaid kittens and best friends Angel, Shelly, and Coral dive headfirst into working on their art project together, until their fun is nearly ruined when they run into their rivals, a trio of purrmaids called the Catfish Club.

Eight-year-old Ada Lace is determined to win the robot-building competition but is struggling with her art class so she soon wonders if there might be a way to use both science and art to solve her problems.

"In this fun book, readers use their own handprints to create unique artwork of people in the world around them. Engaging and colorful images and easy-to-follow instructions combine with accessible materials to show kids how to create workers in their community, funny characters, and friends and family"--Provided by the publisher.

"From penguins and polar bears in their icy homes to monkeys and big cats in the jungle, readers will learn how to create all kinds of animals using their own handprints. Clear instructions and engaging images help readers let their creativity shine using accessible materials and their own imaginations!"--From the publisher's web site.

"When schools need to cut their budgets, music and art classes are often some of the first things to go. Why do some people feel these classes are unnecessary? Why do others feel they're essential? These two questions are at the heart of what readers will find as they explore this . . . education debate"--Provided by publisher.

"[Takes readers on a] journey through time to discover the story of paintings, from Stone Age cave art to the graffiti-inspired work of Jean-Michel Basquiat"--Back cover.

A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.

While on winter break, Charlotte and Jamie find themselves caught up in another mystery when Charlotte's uncle goes missing and they begin an investigation into a German art forgery ring.