DESCRIPTION: The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such … Continue reading HANDBOOK OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY, by John Lindow, ABC CLIO, Haul
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DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST POP ART, by Patricia Geis, Princeton Architectural Press
When Pop Art burst on the art scene in the 1950s as a reaction against abstract expressionism, it found instant favor with its colorful use of images from advertising, signs, soup cans, Coke bottles, and even comic strips. This playfulness is front and center in Draw Like an Artist: Pop Art: a collection of eighteen … Continue reading DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST POP ART, by Patricia Geis, Princeton Architectural Press
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DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST, A SELF-PORTRAIT SKETCHBOOK, by Patricia Geis, Princeton Architectural Press
How would you draw yourself if you were Vincent van Gogh? Pablo Picasso? Or Frida Kahlo? Draw Like an Artist offers examples of self-portraits from eighteen masters, accompanied by thought-provoking questions and a matching canvas. The result is a fun-filled artistic journey for young artists of any skill level to create self-portraits in the style … Continue reading DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST, A SELF-PORTRAIT SKETCHBOOK, by Patricia Geis, Princeton Architectural Press
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THE SOCKEYE MOTHER, Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett David Huson), Natasha Donovan, Highwater Press
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_LvJDbsmkE&feature=youtu.be Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) -- Book Launch Thursday Jan 04 2018 7:30 pm, Winnipeg, Grant Park in the Travel Alcove Launch of The Sockeye Mother (Highwater Press), illustrated by Natasha Donovan. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life … Continue reading THE SOCKEYE MOTHER, Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett David Huson), Natasha Donovan, Highwater Press
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PEOPLE AND STORIES OF CANADA TO 1867, by Michel Visser-Wikkerink and E. Leigh Syms, Portage & Main Press
Take a look at life in Canada from very early times until 1867. The history of Canada is presented in exciting stories about different people and intriguing events, including wars, betrayals, and acts of heroism. To help make history come alive, People and Stories of Canada to 1867 includes: hundreds of vibrant illustrations, pictures, and … Continue reading PEOPLE AND STORIES OF CANADA TO 1867, by Michel Visser-Wikkerink and E. Leigh Syms, Portage & Main Press
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10 Things You Should Know About Reading, by Reading Rockets
1. Too many American children don't read well Thirty-three percent of American fourth graders read below the "basic" level on the National Assessment of Educational Progress reading test. The "basic" level is defined as "partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental for proficient work at each grade." (NAEP Reading Report Card) … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Reading, by Reading Rockets
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A “Reader’s Bill of Rights” by Daniel Pennac
Daniel Pennac's “Reader's Bill of Rights 1. The right to not read 2. The right to skip pages 3. The right to not finish 4. The right to reread 5. The right to read anything 6. The right to escapism 7. The right to read anywhere 8. The right to browse 9. The right to … Continue reading A “Reader’s Bill of Rights” by Daniel Pennac
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THE CAT ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR KIDS, by Joanne Mattern, Capstone, Non Fiction, Middle-Grade
Due out March 1, 2018 Thanks to Netgalley and Capstone for providing me with this ARC to read and provide my honest review. Description For Ages: 9-12 Do you have cat-titude? Learn the history, behaviors, physical traits, and special characteristics of cat breeds including Siamese, Persian, American Shorthair, Abyssinian, Maine Coon, and many more. Filled … Continue reading THE CAT ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR KIDS, by Joanne Mattern, Capstone, Non Fiction, Middle-Grade
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TRASH REVOLUTION: BREAKING THE WASTE CYCLE, by Erica Fyvie, Kids Can Press
Due Out April 3, 2018 Thanks to Netgalley and Kid's Can Press for the ARC of this book to read and provide my honest review. Description All the “stuff” that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using … Continue reading TRASH REVOLUTION: BREAKING THE WASTE CYCLE, by Erica Fyvie, Kids Can Press
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HOME SWEET HOME, by Mia Cassany, illustrated by Paula Blumen, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, Children’s Nonfiction
Available now! Description Kids will have their imaginations captured by this beautiful, non-fiction picture book that looks at home from around the world. Home from Home celebrates the wide diversity of living quarters people around the world live in. Find out who lives in a Brooklyn brownstone or a Tokyo apartment! What about a London … Continue reading HOME SWEET HOME, by Mia Cassany, illustrated by Paula Blumen, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, Children’s Nonfiction
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