Examines the history of unique national monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, discussing financial issues, government involvement, and the actual process of carving this memorial.
100 Countryside Scenes Coloring Book 100 Amazing Coloring Pages
by New Gumf Company
A beautiful and informative alphabet book created in association with the National Galley - perfect for children and adults alike.See the sights of the National Gallery as never before - through the eyes of award-winning illustrator Paul Thurlby. From Da Vinci to Monet, from medieval masters to the French Impressionists, come on a inspiring tour of one of the world's most-visited museums. Enjoy masterpieces like Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Constable's The Hay Wain as well discovering some lesser k...
The inspiring true story of the Giacometti brothers, one an artist, the other a daredevil, both devoted to their craft . . . but even more devoted to each other. A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title Everyone who knew them agreed. Alberto was the genius of the family. His younger brother Diego was his opposite--he didn't care much for books or schoolwork, and he had no idea what he would be when he grew up. But despite their differences, the tw...
Is It Really Art?: Junk Sculpture (Is It Really Art?)
by Alix Wood
Is it Art? is a series of books focusing on exciting contemporary art forms. From graffiti to junk sculptures and from urban street art to installations, Is it Art? offers young readers examples from each medium and tells the story behind their creation. The series also encourages discussion and suggests activities so that readers can try making their own art.So what is Junk Sculpture? Well, it's basically rubbish! Junk sculpture can be made from just about anything that has been thrown away, fr...
The 'Let's Start! Art' series includes a wide range of imaginative projects to help children master new and exciting artististic skills. It demonstrates techniques such as cartooning, print-making, collage, painting, stencilling and model-making.
Play-Doh Pioneer: Joseph McVicker (Toy Trailblazers)
by Lee Slater
Follows the work of the sculptor Neil Estern during the creation of the memorial in Washington, D.C. which features the former president, first lady, and their dog Fala.
Explores several aspects of painting and sculpture, including color, perspective, imagination, and museums, and includes related activities.
Super Simple Magnets (Super Sandcastle Super Simple Crafts) (Super Simple Crafts)
by Karen Kenney
Super Simple Jewelry (Super Sandcastle Super Simple Crafts) (Super Simple Crafts)
by Karen Kenney
Building Sandcastles (How-To Library) (How-To Library (Cherry Lake))
by Katie Marsico
Michelangelo saw something—someone—special in the stone. No one wanted the “giant.” The hulking block of marble lay in the work yard, rained on, hacked at, and abandoned—until a young Michelangelo saw his David in it. Night and day, Michelangelo worked in secret, lovingly coaxing statue out of the stone. Its majesty endures even today. This is the story of how a neglected, discarded stone became a masterpiece for all time. It is also a story of how humans see themselves reflected in ar...