Alix Wood

"Many people think of Leonardo da Vinci primarily as an artist, but he was also an influential scientist. Readers of this high-interest biography will learn all about da Vinci and his contributions to society as an architect, engineer, and inventor."--Amazon.com

Traces the life of the troubled nineteenth-century artist and looks at his major works.

Describes the life of the American artist.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.

"Many kids love vehicles, which makes them a high-interest way to introduce the concept of comparing and contrasting. Early learners are presented with a group of vehicles and are asked to find the odd one out. This helps them learn the names of common vehicles, and it allows them to explore the idea of similarities and differences in a creative manner. Colorful photographs of a variety of cool vehicles fill each page, and simple text guides beginning...

"Can you spot the shape that's not a triangle? Which shape isn't a circle? These are just some of the questions beginning readers are asked in this creative introduction to basic geometry. Learning to identify shapes is an essential early math skill, and readers develop this skill with the help of interactive text that asks them to find the odd shape out. They examine collections of colorful photographs of simple shapes to identify which one is different....

"The farm is a fun place to learn about a variety of important concepts, including identifying things that are the same and different. As early learners are presented with colorful photographs of things found on a farm, they're asked to spot the odd one out. This creative take on comparing and contrasting encourages readers to think about the differences and similarities between the things they see around them every day. Every experience is a learning...

Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 1800s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degas's life by taking an in-depth look at some of his most famous works of art. Facts about this artist and the techniques he employed are presented alongside historical images as well as images of Degas's masterpieces. Sidebars provide additional information about...

"Young readers are asked to find the animal that's not a fish and the creature that's not a cat in this collection of interactive comparing and contrasting exercises involving pets. This high-interest topic introduces early learners to the names of a variety of popular pets and asks them to find the odd one out of a collection of similar animals. Adorable animals and even more exotic pets are shown in beautiful detail through full-color photographs....

"Identifying colors is an essential skill for early learners to master, and it can be fun when presented in a creative way! Young readers are asked to spot the odd one out when looking at groups that are the same color, which reinforces important lessons about the names of colors and also the concept of comparing and contrasting. Real-world examples allow readers to apply what they've learned to their own lives and to think creatively about what they...