Thomson, Ruth

Clear, simple instructions for a wide range of projects for spring using readily available materials including decorating eggs, making pinwheels, and planting seeds.

Instructions show how to do a variety of projects using readily available materials for autumn.

Discusses eyes, their uses, how they are protected, what they look like inside, and includes ideas for activities.

Presents self-portraits by such artists as Vincent van Gogh, Albrecht D?rer, Frida Kahlo, and Peter Blake, discussing the elements of each piece and explaining that different kinds of art, including painting, sculpture, and even collage, can be used to make self-portraits.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the land, weather, culture, and language of Poland.

A Kenya portrait that describes the country's city and country lifestyles, fuel and water sources, agriculture, markets, foods, transportation, schools, family life, leisure, and famous sights.

Presents an introdcution to the basic concepts of art, and describes the art created through various travels and journeys of different artists, and includes full-color images, projects ideas, tips to learn new techniques, and a section with information about the artists.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the land, weather, culture, and language of India.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the land, weather, culture, and language of France.

Reproductions of paintings and sculptures depicting different types of creatures help readers learn to examine and appreciate art while developing their own creative skills.