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An immersive and fun introduction to art and art history! What is art? Well, we have drawn on walls since Prehistoric times...But what does art do? What can you make art with? What is modern art? How can art help people? These are very BIG questions that need exploring, and understanding the answers will help everyone.

Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance.

In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author of Beneath the Swirling Sky. “Plenty of fast-paced...

From skyscrapers up above to tunnels down below, the structures people build are amazing. How are they built? And why? This volume includes Bridges, Dams, and Roller Coasters.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Buckingham Palace, Dracula's Castle, and Edinburgh Castle.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Palace of Versailles and Windsor Castle.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Forbidden City, Grand Palace, and King Ludwig's Castle.

Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy, the smartest raven in the universe, as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! On this adventure we’ll journey through time to discover some incredible castles around the world. With a little help from Jeffrey the Jester we’ll learn about moats, turrets and we’ll find out who really is king of the castle!

Ten-year-old Jada Sly is an artist and a spy-in-training. When she isn't studying the art from her idols like Jackie Ormes, the first-known African American cartoonist, she's chronicling her spy training and other observations in her art journal. Back home in New York City, after living in France for five years, Jada is ready to embark on her first and greatest spy adventure yet. She plans to scour New York City in search of her missing mother, even though everyone thinks her mom died in a plane crash. Except Jada, who is certain her mom was a spy, too.

Chaque matin, Jan se rend à l'atelier du maître de la peinture. Il est apprenti comme beaucoup d'enfants à cette époque. Jan veut devenir un grand peintre. Pour le moment, il ne peut que ranger et nettoyer. Alors il observe, il prépare son matériel et imite le maître. Un jour, une commande importante oblige Jan à se dépasser.

From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: No two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful.

With a little encouragement from his sister, Ramon discovers that creativity is about a lot more than getting things just "right."

Harold draws a picture for his room with his purple crayon, all the while changing perspective within his creation.

Norman, the doorman of a mouse hole in an Art Museum, uses his own art talent and finds a way to see the art treasures in the galleries upstairs. He is surprised when his sculpture captures first prize in a contest.

A termite named Roberto follows his dream of becoming an architect and travels to the big city where he hopes to find success. This funny and inspirational story will encourage listeners of any age to build their dreams.

When Marisol sets out to create a sky for the class mural she discovers the blue missing from her paints. This story celebrates the creative process and what it means to be an artist.

Have you ever wondered why the Tower of Pisa isn’t straight? Find out how this famous tower started to lean. Learn how the tower was built and the ways architects have tried to fix it. Find out how this famous tourist attraction became the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him and became one of Canada's most famous artists.

Beloved illustrator Wallace Edwards invites us into the world of Professor I.B. Doodling, a traveling artist who takes suggestions from schoolchildren in order to create fantastical hybrid animals. The result of these visits is Unnatural Selections, a collection of magnificent beasts, from the stately Whalephant to the talented Lizabouboon

Big cities will soon boast supertall and megatall skyscrapers. This means we’ll need elevators that can safely handle them! Engineers are busy rising to the challenge of designing high tech elevators to help people reach these new heights.