LEO POLITI: ARTIST OF THE ANGELS
"For those who know and love Leo Politi's works, this book is a treasure. For those unfamiliar with his wonderful stories and paintings, this book will introduce them to a man whose love of children, nature, history, and cultural traditions shines through every word and illustration." - - Bonnie O'Brian, Head of Library Services, Retired, Los Angeles Unfied School District
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by Ann StalcupScholastic/Children's Book Press Enchantment of the World Series
ISBN: 0516236830
Format: Library Binding, 144pp
Age Range: 12 and up
The Enchantment of the World series is an invaluable resource for facts and figures, and a fascinating, highly visual introduction to the countries of the world. These browser-friendly guides to everything middle-grade students need to know about a country's history, people, languages, economy, government, culture, natural resources, climate, and religions, feature original maps, interactive sidebars, handy "Fast Facts," and an authoritative "To Find Out More" section complete with Internet listings. The books are also an excellent resource for world history and social studies, general reference, and independent study.
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On the Home Front: Growing Up in Wartime England
"Ann's story is filled ... with the experiences all English people shared as a nation... This was not life in the ranks fighting the battles, but it was life on the home front - the every day life of a people at war."
El Dia de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead - A Mexican Celebration
Author Ann Stalcup's text is enhanced by Pam Smallcomb's charming illustrations in this teachers' guide to the traditional Mexican celebration.Rosen Publishing Group's PowerKids Press, 1998
CRAFTS OF THE WORLD SERIES
The Art of Native American Turquoise Jewelry
Mayan Weaving: A Living Tradition
Japanese Origami: Paper Magic
American Quilt-Making: Stories in Cloth
Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition
Ndebele Beadwork: African Artistry