Art, Drama, Performance

Pets are a beloved part of many families. In this captivating volume, readers learn tips and techniques to draw all sorts of pets. They can even use the skills they learn to try to draw their own pets. Colorful illustrations paired with helpful...

Even the most practiced artists often have difficulty capturing other people on paper. Drawing humans can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. With the help of this enlightening book, aspiring artists of all ages can learn simple and effective techniques...

So many people have a passion for cars and trucks. Young car enthusiasts have likely seen all sorts of incredible vehicles on the streets, but with the help of this stimulating book, they now have the chance to draw them. Helpful instructions and...

This beautifully illustrated picture book shows how an old factory can become a brand-new apartment, step-by-step. Find out all about the people, machines, processes, and tools involved in breathing new life into an old building. With builders, cranes,...

"This gentle, simply told story addresses the importance and enjoyment of friendship and collaboration." --Kirkus Reviews A chipmunk searches for someone to sing along with her in this sweet and funny celebration of true friendship, featuring art by New...

Tech is constantly progressing and changing. But have you ever stopped and wondered how it all started? In Black and White Photographs to Instagram, discover how the black and white portrait evolved into the photo streaming services we have today...

NASA Takes Photography into Space considers the work of NASA photographers as they began exploring space. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines the photography's contributions to NASA's overall mission, including how space exploration has...

Edward S. Curtis Chronicles Native Nations considers the work of Edward S. Curtis as he photographed the people and cultural practices of a large number of Native nations. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Curtis's role in the...

For the artistic girl who enjoys the creative process and also has a knack for handling the technology that powers her world, a graphic design career could be a great fit. This book provides easy-to-follow descriptions of careers in graphic design,...

For the artistic girl who enjoys the creative process and also has a knack for handling the technology that powers her world, a graphic design career could be a great fit. This book provides easy-to-follow descriptions of careers in graphic design,...

Introduces readers to Lee's day of painting. Discusses the concept of mixing primary and secondary colors through Lee's painting experience. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a...

Movement is crucial to setting the pace and mood of any play. Whether it's the synchronous movement of a crew of dancers or the seemingly random coordination of actors on stage, this physical activity is part of the vision established by the...

"Hurley's book is as sleek and modern as its subject." -Booklist "Kids will leave with a solid foundation about the immensity of large-scale construction." --Kirkus Reviews "A sophisticated vehicle primer with detailed construction vocabulary."...

How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen...

Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!There's going to be a sailboat race on Blue Lake and the club is going to watch! But first Jacob and Nisha are going to explain the boat building process to their friends, step by...

Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!There's going to be a sailboat race on Blue Lake and the club is going to watch! But first Jacob and Nisha are going to explain the boat building process to their friends, step by...

Kids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!A new skyscraper has been built in the kids' town and the club is going to the grand opening! But first Nisha and Jacob are going to explain the building process to their friends,...

The life of visionary folk artist and labor organizer Ralph Fasanella stunningly illustrated for picture book readers. An Oregon Book Award FinalistWinner of the Silver Medal at the Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show Focusing on themes of social...

The Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit 2015 2015 NAACP Image Award--Outstanding Literary Work, Children New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2016--CBC/NCSS STARRED...

The Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit 2015 2015 NAACP Image Award--Outstanding Literary Work, Children New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2016--CBC/NCSS STARRED...

Meet the artists, writers, and architects of the Middle Ages who created important and spectacular works that are still celebrated today. From DaVinci's inventions and Brunelleschi's cathedrals to Chaucer's epic poems, read about the lasting influence of...

Travel through time to discover the paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects that enrich our world.Are you seeking a lavishly illustrated timeline that showcases a glorious gallery of art from all around the world? Then SI Art Year By Year may be...

Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, St. Louis Arch--all of these are famous American structures. From soaring skyscrapers to historic buildings, these iconic structures are easily recognizable and helped shape American culture. Middle-grade readers...

A musical toddler keeps his parents on their toes as he explores his world and turns everything--from walls to the family pet--into a means to tap out a beat. Capturing both the joy and frustrations of toddler life and young parenthood, Everything a Drum...

Green architecture includes structures that use sustainable materials and energy sources. This book showcases fascinating green buildings--from houses and arenas to offices and museums--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents,...

This book describes the features, construction, and history of the Eiffel Tower. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,...

This book describes the features, construction, and history of Burj Khalifa. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,...

This book describes the features, construction, and history of the Eiffel Tower. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,...

This book describes the features, construction, and history of Burj Khalifa. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,...

What is Fauvism? Which event inspired Picasso's Guernica? Who connects Andy Warhol and David Hockney?This comprehensive volume answers all these and more. In a grand timeline of art, it explains how one movement influenced the next, discusses influential...

Learn about key concepts behind the world’s most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture...

Camila's dance camp is holding a dance competition. She and her partners are working hard and hoping for a win. Their steps, turns, and twirls look great! But when Camila falls, she twists her ankle and ends up on crutches. Are Camila's dancing days over...

Brian the Lion loves dancing, but lions are meant to be brave and strong and fierce. Nobody would think a dancing lion was brave or strong or fierce. But when Brian finds out about a big dancing competition, he decides it’s time to prove everyone wrong!...

“One of the few picture-book biographies celebrating the work of an engineer, this volume tells the little-known story of a man who left his mark upon the world." —Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) The city of Paris wanted to tear down the...

Creating animated movies is easier than ever using stop-motion techniques and everyday technology. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how...

Written on a napkin and released just months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem and rallying cry for the civil rights movement, as well as a celebration of Black...

Before the sun even rises, a confident group of birds is warming up their vocal chords preparing for a full day of singing. They perform solos and acapella and arpeggios. And they sing and sing--and sing some more! Until the day comes to an end and they...

Creating animated movies is easier than ever using stop-motion techniques and everyday technology. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how...

What was the first full-length animated motion picture? Has Bugs Bunny ever won an Academy Award? Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? True or False?: Animation is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the...

Teenager Cason Martin is the youngest ballerina in the Atlanta Ballet Conservatory. She never really had a choice of whether she learned to dance or not. Her mother, the conservatory’s artistic director, has made all the decisions in Cason’s...