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Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from a car accident, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. This biography of the world's most famous street artist features a facts and photos section at the back.
Author
Publisher
The Museum of Modern Art
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Growing up in Lahore, Pakistan, Shahzia flew kites, ate fruit from jamun trees, and devoured Russian fairy tales, American Westerns, and Bollywood films. She also read poetry in Urdu, her own language, and learned the slow and detailed painting technique of Indo-Persian miniatures. And when she moved far from home to study art, she brought her roots with her. Roots and Wings is a deeply personal story about how an artist grows. It is based on the...
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about elephants and how they can paint just like human children in this true story of how Katya Arnold teaches painting to kids in Brooklyn and Asian elephants in Thailand.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Fall in love with art and design! This creative kids book introduces them to the wonderful world of art history and creating art! Discover the artist that lies within through the pages of this children s craft book. More than that, this book encourages art as a STEM field and teaches kids the history of art, art theory, and introduces them to the most notable artists who have influenced art movements."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the career and early death of the kung fu instructor who became a world-wide legend as the star of the some of the greatest martial arts movies ever made.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Discover how Mexican painter Frida Kahlo becomes one of the greatest artistic voices in the world as she travels from Mexico to New York City for her first-ever solo exhibition, setting the art world aflame"--Provided by publisher.
15) I am Frida Kahlo
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This book takes young readers on a tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens who loved to splash the cash to masterful musicians who weren't shy about their talents, or brilliant artists who could not stop telling others how great they were."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When Isabella has a day off from school, her parents suggest going somewhere special. Isabella knows that home is special, but she humors them anyway and begins to imagine places they could go, turning to some of history's most famous artists for inspiration. Perhaps they could go to The Boating Party, see Dancers In Blue, or admire The Starry Night. But can Isabella paint pictures inspiring enough to show her parents that home is actually the most...
18) Frida Kahlo
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of Quarto group
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
When Frida Kahlo was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation with this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
Author
Publisher
Duo Press LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Pablo Picasso is one of the most celebrated artists in the world, and this amusing book shows his life in a remarkably original way. By featuring 100 Pablo Picassos throughout the book, young readers will explore the artist life from his childhood, to his major contributions to modern art, and from his love for pets to his endless curiosity about life. The book also invites readers to count the Picassos all the way to a 100, adding an entertaining...
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