An excursion into the joys of Chinese art, from the earliest painting and ancient bronze animals to the famous painters of priceless scrolls. Included are line drawings of famous emperors and empresses.

This book offers a lavish introduction to 35 of the world's best-known, best-loved paintings. It includes the "Mona Lisa", "Girl with a Pearl Earring", Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" and "The Scream". Simple and engaging text gives fascinating information about each painting, artist and art style. It is beautifully presented with fabulous reproductions of the paintings and internet links to websites to find out more.

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Author: Rosie Dickins
Illustrator: Nicola Butler
Publisher:Usborne Books
Published Date:01/01/2007
Format:Hardcover
ISBN:0794514529
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Classical Music Stories innovatively introduces elementary-age students to the fascinating world of classical music. This resource comprises twenty sections, each featuring a different piece of music. By concentrating on the narrative qualities of theclassical music stories, the incredible world of classical music leaps to life! Teachers can also use the cross-curricular approach in this book to introduce subjects as varied as social studies, history, art, creative writing, math, and science.Biographies of the composers highlight the sections, followed by a variety of suggestions, activities, or reproducible worksheets. This is a wonderful way to incorporate music education into your classroom.

The importance of creative play for children is easily underestimated. This book presents step-by-step projects that simplify preparation and clean-up, and encourage creativity. The book should help parents, grandparents, teachers and supervisors and anyone who spends time with children.

Written in concise, easy-to-understand language by a renowned composer and conductor, this book will help parents teach their children how to love music, and motivate them to develop their own musical interests. Includes tips for getting kids to practice.

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.