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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is one of the most famous memorials in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the college student who won the design competition to build it. This carefully researched volume chronicles Maya Lin's childhood, her battle to create the memorial as she envisioned it, and the incredible body of work she has produced since then. More than simply an art book, this compelling biography of a...
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
Explores Roy Lichtenstein's work, life, and his groundbreaking influence on the art world. In Roy's long career as a teacher, artist, and innovator, he changed the way that people thought about art and how artists thought about their subjects.
6) Mary Cassatt
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
Briefly examines the life and work of the American Impressionist painter, describing and giving examples of her art.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization has produced dozens of champions over its 17-year history, and is one of the fastest-growing sports in the US. This book features the career of Forrest Griffin.
Author
Series
First names volume Volume 1
Language
English
Description
Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Synopsis: Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy-Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become...
11) Roy Lichtenstein
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In the pages of this book, created in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, meet American artist and activist Faith Ringgold. Join her on her journey and learn what lead her to miss different media and craft powerful stories into quilts. Travel with her to the places that influenced her and see the causes she fought for. Then look around you and make your own works of art!" --
17) The magician and the spirits: Harry Houdini and the curious pastime of communicating with the dead
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1250L
Language
English
Description
"Famed illusionist Harry Houdini embarks on a quest to investigate spiritual phenomena and the possibility of communication with those on the "other side.""--
18) Jackson Pollock
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 650L
Language
English
Description
There was a boy named Keith who liked to draw. So he drew...and drew...until one day, he was one of the most famous artists in New York City. But even more important to Keith Haring was sharing his artwork with everyone and making the world a better place. And all the while, he just kept drawing. This boldly illustrated picture book brings the life and art of this iconic pop artist to life for young readers and artists. Written by Keith Haring's...
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