| Art in Early America Contributor(s): Osofsky, Randy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1890674125 ISBN-13: 9781890674120 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: January 2003 Annotation: Well suited for both individual and classroom use, Art in Early America pairs quality art reproductions with thought-provoking questions, encouraging children to learn through visual exploration and interaction. Thoughtful text introduces the world and work of the artist, making the most of a child's natural curiosity. Children are introduced to a variety of media and styles in American art of the 1700s and 1800s. History comes alive as children examine the de- sign of Samuel Mclntire's Gardner-Pingree House inside and out and imagine how it was lit during the day and night; they encounter Black Rock, A Two Kettle (? ) Chief in George Catlin's stately painting; they witness the War of 1812 with Thomas Chambers' Capture of the H R.M. Frigate Macedonian by the U. S. Frigate United States. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Techniques |
| Dewey: 709.73 |
| LCCN: 2002104202 |
| Age Level: 5-8 |
| Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 |
| Lexile Measure: 940(Not Available) |
| Guided Reading: W (Grade 6) |
| Series: Come Look with Me |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 10.04" W x 10.04" L (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 70822 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: COME LOOK WITH ME: ART IN EARLY AMERICA introduces children to twelve magnificent works of art. More importantly, it offers both children and adults a whole new way of encountering any work of art, one that engages the imagination as much as the eye. Well suited for both individual and classroom use, ART IN EARLY AMERICA pairs quality art reproductions with thought-provoking questions, encouraging children to learn through visual exploration and interaction. Thoughtful text introduces the world and work of the artist, making the most of a child's natural curiosity. |
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