All Titles from the 13 Series

13 AMERICAN ARTISTS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

Who was Whistler's mother? Why did Georgia O'Keeffe paint all those flowers? How did Joseph Cornell create his incredible boxes? These questions and more are answered in this book on American artists designed to catch young readers' attention and satisfy their unending curiosity.

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13 ART INVENTIONS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

From the use of perspective to the invention of the paint tube, 13 examples of some of the most important breakthroughs in artistic technology offers kids an exciting new perspective on the world of art.

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13 ART TECHNIQUES CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

What’s the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do prints look so different from each other? This new book in the 13 Series introduces young readers to a variety of important art techniques, explained through some of the world’s most recognizable masterpieces.

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13 ART ILLUSIONS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

Children love to be fooled — and artists are some of the greatest tricksters around. This collection features artworks that incorporate a variety of methods for tricking our eyes: including trompe l’oeil, clever uses of color and perspective, Surrealism, and Photo-Realism.

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13 ART MYSTERIES CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

For as long as people have been viewing the masterpieces in this book, they've been asking the same questions: Why is the Mona Lisa smiling? Who was that girl with the pearl earring? What made Magritte's reading woman so frightened? These and other great mysteries of the art world are explored in this colorful, fun, and informative children's book.

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13 ARTISTS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

Whether it's Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh's mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse's playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children.

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13 BRITISH ARTISTS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

From William Blake's vibrant, visionary paintings to Antony Gormley's ever-popular sculptures, via the mysteries of Leonora Carrington and the cheeky fun of Beryl Cook, this colorful, chronologically arranged overview uses games, puzzles, and project ideas to encourage young people to appreciate the diverse ways in which British artists reflect their country's culture.

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13 BUILDINGS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

Children's fascination with buildings is a natural outgrowth of their curiosity about anything strange or huge or complex. This unique book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years. Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques.

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13 MODERN ARTISTS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Lichtenstein, Hockney—these artists and the others profiled here offer a world of interest to children. This exciting exploration of modern, Pop, and postmodern art is designed to appeal to young minds. Large illustrations brimming with color; fascinating explanations and biographical information; do-it-yourself activities, quizzes and a helpful glossary and timeline are all part of the vibrant book.

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13 PAINTERS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

It's never too early to introduce children to art. Featuring thirteen painters from a variety of historical periods and styles, this book demonstrates just how interesting and exciting art can be. From the fantastic images of Hieronymus Bosch to the gorgeous colors of Cézanne - each painter is presented in double-page spreads that feature beautiful reproductions and interesting facts.

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13 PAINTINGS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

People of all ages are fascinated by Mona Lisa's beguiling smile, Van Gogh's hypnotic night sky, and Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey. These paints and ten others are featured in the book in large reproductions with accompanying details.

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13 PHOTOS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

Some of the world's most renowned pictures are also the most exciting to view and discuss. From Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon to the fall of the Berlin Wall; — these and other history-making photographs are presented in double-page spreads, together with helpful background information on the events and people they portray, and perspectives on the circumstances that inspired them.

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13 SCULPTURES CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

A winged, headless goddess from the third century; a gigantic tube of toothpaste; a tribal mask; a monumental bronze statue of Buddha—these creations and more are featured in this book of sculptures that are fun to explore and important in the history of art.

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13 WOMEN ARTISTS CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW

This book teaches a young audience about the works and lives of thirteen women artists through informative texts, puzzles, coloring exercises, and fun quizzes. In colorful spreads that feature important works as well as portraits of the artists themselves, children will learn about painters Sofonisba Anguissola, Maria Sybilla Merian and Mary Cassatt.

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