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Around the World in Eighty Days: The Classic Adventure Novel By Jules Verne (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Jules VerneTaking up a challenge from his whist partners, a mysterious English gentleman named Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune and abandons his quiet domestic routine to undertake a daring feat: to circle the globe in a mere 80 days, an achievement unheard of in the Victorian world.Fogg and Passepartout, his devoted manservant, avail themselves of virtually every known means of transportation in their wild race against time. All the while, a devious detective dogs their every step and introduces fresh obstacles. The resourceful Fogg faces each new trial with unshakable aplomb, through a constantly shifting background of exotic locales -- from the jungles of India, a Chinese opium den, and a Japanese circus to a full-throttle train ride under attack by Sioux and a bloodless mutiny aboard a tramp steamer.The most popular of Jules Verne's fantastic adventure stories, Around the World in Eighty Days first appeared as a newspaper serial in 1872, much to the delight of a world already agog with recent advances in technology. Its enduring blend of comic misadventures and thrilling suspense continues to enchant generations of readers.
Around the World in Eighty Days: The Classic Adventure Novel By Jules Verne (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Jules VerneThe eccentric, wealthy Englishman Phileas Fogg undertakes a daring wager that he can make it around the world in eighty days. Accompanied by Passepartout—his jack-of-all-trades French manservant—Fogg sets off on a journey ranging from the forests of India to the plains of North America, traveling by everything from train to elephant. But they are being pursued by Detective Fix, who suspects Fogg of robbing a bank. Will Fogg make it back to London in time to win the wager? Or will Fix catch him first? This is an unabridged version of French author Jules Verne's classic travelogue, translated into English by George Makepeace Towle and published in 1873.
Arriving Before I Start: Passages Through Time
by Scott ForesmanThis book is a interesting collection of fiction and non-fiction from different authors and intends to encourage reading among young readers.
Arrow
by Samantha M. ClarkFrom the author of The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast comes a lush and timely tale about a boy who&’s grown up as the only human in an enchanted rainforest and what happens when people from the outside world discover his home.For the first twelve years of Arrow&’s life, he has grown up as the only human in a lush, magical rainforest that&’s closed off from the rest of the world. He was raised by the Guardian Tree, the protector of the forest, which uses the earth&’s magic to keep it hidden from those who have sought to exploit and kill it. But now the magic veil is deteriorating, the forest is dying, and Arrow may be the only one who can save it. Arrow has never seen another human until one day, a man in a small airplane crash-lands in the forest. Then, a group of children finds their way in, escaping from their brutal, arid world where the rich live in luxurious, walled-off cities and the poor struggle for survival. The Guardian Tree urges Arrow to convince the trespassers to leave by any means necessary. Arrow is curious about these newcomers, but their arrival sets off a chain of events that leave him with a devastating choice: be accepted by his own kind or fight to save the forest that is his home.
Arrow of Defiance (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Linda Dunlap Randy GallegosNIMAC-sourced textbook. The Hunt. White Feather wanted to use her keen skills to hunt. But in her culture, roles were well defined according to gender—and girls and women were not permitted to hunt for game.
Arrow: Book 3 (No Ordinary Fairy Tale Ser. #3)
by R.J. AndersonRhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. 'Oh, do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape,' the Empress said, her voice silken and sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. 'This will only hurt a little...'Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing, and her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality, Rhosmari knows she must fight back...
Art All Around Us: A Kid's Guide to Finding Art in Everyday Life
by Xiao SituFrom the self to the stars, art is all around us! Art is not just the paintings and sculptures we see in museums, but also things that surround us every day—family photos, decorations used during holidays or celebrations, even quilts and furniture that inhabit our homes. Throughout human history, people have created all kinds of objects to express who they are and what&’s important to them. Art All Around introduces young readers to some of the most vibrant and compelling art and artifacts from around the world. Increasingly, art historians are moving beyond a linear, chronological approach to teaching that has prioritized the Western canon and limited artworks to paintings and sculpture. Instead, they are exploring how objects across different mediums, cultures, and time periods produce &“conversations&” and connections within a broader web of global art. Art All Around includes thoughtfully chosen works from a variety of mediums, including photography, metalwork, pottery, textiles, furniture, and architecture, in addition to traditional paintings and sculpture. Each chapter features art objects from across different cultures and time periods to emphasize their thematic, stylistic, or functional commonalities within a wider web of global art production and ends with an activity page that enables readers to engage with the themes and objects more directly.
Art Club (A Graphic Novel)
by Rashad DoucetInspired by the author&’s own childhood, this contemporary graphic novel paints a picture of an aspiring young artist on a mission to prove that the arts are worth fighting for. Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid with a creative streak, Dale wants nothing more than to doodle, play video games, and create comics forever—maybe even as a full-time job one day. But between his grandfather pushing him to focus on his studies and a school with zero interest in funding arts programs, Dale feels like his future has already been decided for him. That is, until he comes up with the perfect plan: What if he starts an after-school art club, gathers a team of creative students like himself, and proves all the naysayers—his stubborn vice principal in particular—wrong? This might just work, but if the club isn&’t financially successful by the end of the semester, the school with shut them down. This may be Dale&’s only chance to show the adults in his life that a career as an artist is not just a dream but a possibility!
Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself (Lab)
by Susan SchwakeArt Lab for Kids: Express Yourself contains 52 brand new original art projects that will draw out each young artist as they discover their style, document their thoughts, and build confidence in their unique perspective. Each lesson asks questions and offers personal choices while encouraging diverse approaches and creative thinking. One of the most important gifts we can give children is to nurture their creativity and allow them to express themselves freely. There's no better way to express yourself than through creative art projects. This is especially true for children because it gives them an outlet to explore their developing interests and strengths. The Colorful Beasts project, which incorporates discussion of endangered animals with the Blue Rider art movement, asks children to use torn colored tissue paper and glue to create an expressive representation of a favorite vulnerable animal. In I Built This City, children imagine and build their own cityscape using columns of newspaper text to make buildings on top of a watercolor painted background, and detailed with marker. Many projects include varying examples and executions of the activity to illustrate and reinforce the open-ended nature of the labs, inspiring children to embrace and share their own voice. Give children the great gift of creative self-exploration with Art Lab for Kids: Express Yourself. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
Art Matters: Strategies, Ideas, and Activities to Strengthen Learning Across the Curriculum
by Eileen PrinceThis collection of ideas and lesson plans will help classroom and homeschool teachers integrate art into their general curriculum. These inventive and effective methods use the visual arts to inspire creative writing and drama; explore math, music, science, and history; and cultivate critical thinking skills. Art instructors will learn strategies for incorporating other areas of study into the art classroom. Ranging from thought-provoking suggestions to concrete, hands-on lesson plans, these activities include an extensive resource list for classroom teachers without an art background.
Art That Heals / Maya Lin: Building Remembrance (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Mm EbochNIMAC-sourced textbook
Art Year by Year: A Visual History, From Cave Paintings to Street Art
by DKTravel 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 the book for you!Over 500 images of art movements such as the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, and Pop Art are explored and explained, accompanied by striking visual detail that truly brings the artwork to life. Further featuring biographies of the key figures behind some of the world&’s best-known artworks, from Botticelli and Hiroshige to Goncharova and Morisot, SI Art Year By Year has something for everyone to admire. With passion in every page, you can explore: - Feature panels discussing artists, art movements, and techniques- Specific works of art analysed, with details pulled out and explained- Pages that explore a single theme through time and across different cultures- Inspiring quotes from artists add insightWith every story plotted on a timeline, the pages give a snapshot of each era, and reveal the influences and connections behind the artworks and artistic movements that have reflected our world. With more than 500 images of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, SI Art Year by Year is the ultimate visual guide to the history of art, century by century, year by year!A must-have art book for children and adults alike who are curious about art, whether you&’re an educator, an art enthusiast, or a lover of creativity seeking to explore some of the greatest known artworks throughout history, SI Art Year By Year is sure to delight.
Art and the Human Experience: A Personal Journey
by Eldon Katter Marilyn G. StewartLEVEL: Middle School. Teach the BIG IDEAS using the basic foundations of art. Skills and Techniques -- Focus on basic skill development: Gesture and contour; Proportions; Perspective and more. Art History -- Focus on major genres: Portraits; Fantasy; Architecture and more. Multicultural -- Focus personal encounters with diverse artists: Haiti; Puerto Rico, Israel, and more. Maps in every chapter.
Art as Social Action: An Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Teaching Social Practice Art
by Gregory Sholette Chloë Bass Social Practice Queens"Art as Social Action . . . is an essential guide to deepening social art practices and teaching them to students." —Laura Raicovich, president and executive director, Queens MuseumArt as Social Action is both a general introduction to and an illustrated, practical textbook for the field of social practice, an art medium that has been gaining popularity in the public sphere. With content arranged thematically around such topics as direct action, alternative organizing, urban imaginaries, anti-bias work, and collective learning, among others, Art as Social Action is a comprehensive manual for teachers about how to teach art as social practice. Along with a series of introductions by leading social practice artists in the field, valuable lesson plans offer examples of pedagogical projects for instructors at both college and high school levels with contributions written by prominent social practice artists, teachers, and thinkers, including: Mary Jane Jacob Maureen Connor Brian Rosa Pablo Helguera Jen de los Reyes Jeanne van Heeswick Jaishri Abichandani Loraine Leeson Ala Plastica Daniel Tucker Fiona Whelan Bo Zheng Dipti Desai Noah Fischer Lesson plans also reflect the ongoing pedagogical and art action work of Social Practice Queens (SPQ), a unique partnership between Queens College CUNY and the Queens Museum.
Art for Kids: Become the Artist Only You Can Be (Art for Kids)
by Kathryn Temple&“This is a gold mine of information for any kid that doodles.&”—Library Media Connection This companion volume to Art for Kids: Drawing builds on skills taught in the first book, focusing on the integrating and big picture skills of drawing and the creative process. These include style, composition, content selection, sources of inspiration, quality of line (loose and gestural vs. clean and tight), as well as grounding and contextualizing subjects. Filled with clear instructions, easy-to-use techniques, and a wealth of encouragement, get ready to make great original drawings. You&’ll be amazed by the art they can create!
Art in History: Ancient Greek Art
by Susie HodgeExamines the art of ancient Greece, including mosaics, pottery, sculpture, architecture, and paintings.
Arte año a año (Art Year by Year): De las pinturas rupestres al arte urbano
by DKEste excelente libro está recorrido de principio a fin por una sola línea cronológica, creando una fantástica galería de arte a través de la historia, desde las pinturas rupestres hasta el arte callejero, y mucho más.Se exploran y explican movimientos artísticos como el Renacimiento, el Impresionismo, el Surrealismo y el Pop Art. También hay biografías de las figuras clave tras algunas de las obras de arte más conocidas del mundo, desde Rembrandt hasta Rodin, Botticelli y Banksy. Con cada historia trazada en una línea temporal, las páginas de este libro ofrecen una fotografía instantánea de cada época y revelan las influencias y conexiones detrás de las obras de arte y movimientos artísticos que han reflejado nuestro mundo.Con más de 1,000 imágenes de pinturas, dibujos, fotografías y esculturas, 'Arte año a año' es la mejor guía visual de la historia del arte, siglo a siglo, año tras año.This terriffic book has a single timeline running through it – a glorious gallery of art through history, from prehistoric cave paintings to street art, and everything in between.Art movements such as the Renaissance, Impressionism, Surrealism, and Pop Art are explored and explained. There are biographies, too, of key figures behind some of the world&’s best-known artworks, from Rembrandt to Rodin, Botticelli to Banksy. With every story plotted on a timeline, the pages give a snapshot of each era, and reveal the influences and connections behind the works of art and artistic movements that have reflected our world.With more than 1,000 images of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, 'Arte año a año' is the ultimate visual guide to the history of art, century by century, year by year.
Arte para niños (Children's Book of Art)
by DKDescubre el poder del arte e inspírate con culturas de todo el mundo con 'Arte para Niños'. Aprenderás sobre las vidas y los fascinantes logros de grandes artistas y escultores, desde Leonardo da Vinci y Fernando Bolero hasta Picasso.El libro está repleto de datos y fotos que destacan estilos artísticos de todo el mundo, desde las primeras pinturas rupestres hasta el arte renacentista y el surrealismo, pasando por los soldados de terracota de China y la escultura africana.Además, incluye actividades y proyectos divertidos para que los más pequeños creen sus propias obras de arte: el regalo ideal para futuros pintores y escultores.Discover the power of art and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with 'Arte para Niños'. You'll learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great artists and sculptors, from Leonardo da Vinci to Bolero and Picasso. The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting artistic styles from around the world, from the very earliest cave paintings to Renaissance art and surrealism, via China's terra-cotta army, and African sculpture.Plus, there are fun activities and projects so you can create your own works of art-the perfect gift for budding painters and sculptors.
Artemis the Brave: Athena The Brain; Persephone The Phony; Aphrodite The Beauty; Artemis The Brave (Goddess Girls #4)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIn Athena the Brain, Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn’t realize that she was a goddess! When she’s whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad (Zeus). Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls and finds the best friends she’s ever had.
Artemis the Hero (Goddess Girls #28)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsMeet the treacherous Alpheus in this twenty-eighth Goddess Girls adventure!After the sneaky river god Alpheus takes a precious cup from a river nymph, it&’s up to Artemis to get it back! When Alpheus challenges Artemis to a surprisingly easy bet, with the winner getting the cup, Artemis thinks it&’s too good to be true—and realizes Alpheus will stop at nothing to win. Can Artemis be a hero to her friends?
Artemis the Loyal (Goddess Girls)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIt's time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddessgirls are not happy! It's boys only--and the girls at MOA are not pleased. Led by Artemis, Athena, Persphone and Aphrodite, the ladies of Mount Olympus hatch a plan to get Zeus to open up the games to everyone. Will they succeed--or end up watching from the sidelines again?These classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy. Goddess Girls follows four goddesses-in-training – Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis – as they navigate the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most priviledged gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills.
Arthur Jumps into Fall
by Marc BrownArthur the aardvark can’t leave well enough alone in this autumn adventure—from the creative producer of PBS’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning TV series.Arthur has a big job to do: raking all of the leaves in the backyard. He tries to focus, but jumping in the leaves is way more fun than raking them. How will he ever finish? Arthur will need some help from his friends for this task!
Arthur and the Big Snow
by Marc BrownEveryone’s favorite aardvark is back in a wonderful winter tale—from the creative producer of PBS’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning TV series.It’s the perfect snow day, and Arthur is excited to spend it with his friends. But because his little sister D.W. is too small, he has to wait for the snow plow to come by. Arthur waits so long, his friends have finished sledding! Will his snow day get any better? With a little help from Dad, Arthur realizes some things are worth waiting for.