Alix Wood
1) Pop art
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What made pop art special? Readers can find out the answer to this question through the colorful, fun pages of this book, which highlights the major features and figures of pop art. Profiles of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Hamilton, and more pop artists introduce readers to famous pop art works as well as major techniques each artist used. Then, they can put this knowledge to work in accompanying art projects inspired by the work of the...
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Its fun to draw from your imagination. Surrealist artists, such as Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, created masterpieces of scenes that look real but couldn't be. Through an introduction to the features of surrealist art and profiles of famous surrealists, readers learn how to spot a painting or other work created in this genre of art. A colorful layout and full-color photographs engage readers with art history and their own creativity as they complete...
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Some of the most famous artists of all time were from the impressionist school. Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, and Edgar Degas all created works that have stood the test of time, and they were impressionists. Readers learn about the characteristics of impressionist art and the techniques used to create it. Master impressionists are profiled throughout the book, including information about their beautiful works. Readers can use this new knowledge to...
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Many people think of Leonardo da Vinci primarily as an artist, but he was also an influential scientist. Readers of this high-interest biography will learn all about da Vinci and his contributions to society as an architect, engineer, and inventor. A true Renaissance man, da Vinci also studied many other branches of science. This story of his life and work is told with the use of accessible text, colorful photographs, and stimulating sidebars. An...
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If playing video games is so much fun, how much fun would it be to make them? Designing video games is a very demanding career, but it is also incredibly exhilarating. From the necessary education to the daily routines, take a detailed look inside what it takes to win as a video game designer.
6) On the Farm
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The farm is a fun place to learn about a variety of important concepts, including identifying things that are the same and different. As early learners are presented with colorful photographs of things found on a farm, they're asked to spot the odd one ou
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On a class trip, you tour a real, working ship. But what if you got locked in-alone? In this book, readers use engineering knowledge they have and gain from the main text in order to solve a series of puzzles. Once solved, they can escape from the ship! Clues are found on every page, encouraging readers to read carefully and use their critical thinking skills to find and work out each one. Simple machines, engineering drawing, cogs, and more are part...
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Fossils are fascinating! These remnants of lifeforms from long ago tell us more about the planet, the environment, and the ancient plants and animals themselves. This title guides readers on a mission to learn more about fossils, how they form, what types there are, and more facts and details. Full-color illustrations showcase important principles, and hands-on activities with detailed instructions will get kids thinking like paleontologists, geologists,...
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The Olympics are full of skating sports! Graceful figure skaters impress with jumps, speed skaters zoom around the icy track, and hockey players turn on a dime to chase down the puck. Readers will enjoy learning about different skills needed for each of these activities. With colorful photographs illustrating the postures, foot placement, and techniques needed to learn how to ice-skate, the main content shows readers what fun they can have on the...
10) Vehicles
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Many kids love vehicles, which makes them a high-interest way to introduce the concept of comparing and contrasting. Early learners are presented with a group of vehicles and are asked to find the odd one out. This helps them learn the names of common veh
11) Glow Stick Art
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Glow sticks are a blast to wave around at a party as the sun is going down, but what do you do with them after that? This resourceful book offers several creative projects to reuse these objects as light sabers, a lantern, and even a bowling alley. Young artists will love gathering materials to complete each engaging activity and show off their creations to friends. Step-by-step instructions and colorful how-to photographs make each project a snap...
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Budding artists will learn that a popsicle stick can be the foundation of a wonderful and useful work of art, such as a smartphone stand, a piece of fairy furniture, or a puzzle made from a beloved photograph. This high-interest book will inspire young artists to use common and available materials to make imaginative crafts. The hardest part will be deciding whether to give each cool creation away or keep it for a private collection.
13) Wild Animals
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Beginning readers are sure to have a wild time learning about similarities and differences with the help of exotic animals! With each turn of the page, they're presented with a group of animals and are asked to find the odd one out. This allows them to pr
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Can you really grow potato chips?
Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from some sprouting seed potatoes to a crop of new potatoes and finally, a bowl of delicious potato chips.
15) Edgar Degas
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Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 1800s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degas's life by taking an in-depth look at some of his most famous works of art. Facts about this artist and the techniques he employed are presented alongside historical images as well as images of Degas's masterpieces. Sidebars provide additional information about...
16) Duct Tape DIY
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People have long loved the amazing ability of duct tape to hold their prized possessions together, but this creative book shows that duct tape can be used to actually make a prized possession. Readers can choose to take on such entertaining projects as fashioning a tote bag, a drum, a chessboard, and even a case for their smartphone with just some duct tape and a few other materials they can gather in their own home. They'll follow clearly explained...
17) Martial Arts
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There is definitely an art to performing karate, tae kwon do, and judo. These martial arts take patience, practice, and strength to learn. But in addition to art, there's also science behind how the skills learned in martial arts work! In this book, young martial artists discover how the laws of physics apply to their sport. A colorful design and friendly characters make the science fun. Step-by-step instructions on how to do certain martial arts...
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From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. This book...
19) Mary Cassatt
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When most people think of the Impressionist painters, they think of European men. However, Mary Cassatt was an American-born woman who is regarded by many as the Impressionist who defined that movement. Readers learn about Cassatt's artistic career and successes, which are remarkable for a time when women were not even allowed to attend art school. This text features some of Cassatt's most famous works, including the portraits of women and children...
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Forensic science is often associated with dead bodies, but forensics, the use of science to solve crimes, is increasingly needed in the modern world to crack cybercrimes. Computer forensic investigators locate and analyze data that can lead to the arrest of cybercriminals, such as those who plant malicious code and steal personal information. Future forensic scientists will love learning how professionals chase down criminals in the cyber world through...