The activities in this book were developed for the enjoyment of children.

11 unique projects that will fire the imagination of boys and girls6 to 11. All projects can be done with household items or easy to find inexpensive supplies.

11 unique painting projects for boys and girls ages 6 to 11. All projects can be done with household items or easy to find inexpensive supplies.

11 unique projects that will fire the imagination of boys and girls6 to 11. All projects can be done with household items or expensiveeasy to find supples.

Introduces seventy-five American artists through open-ended art activities allowing children to explore art styles from colonial times to the present. Each activity presents a biography with artwork and techniques covering painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more.

"Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features over 60 great artists across the ages. A concise biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach. Young artists will sketch inventive designs in the style of da Vinci and draw in a nature notebook like Audubon. To understand Rodin, they will create a clay carving, Picasso will inspire a fractured...

"Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features 75 American artists from colonial times to the present. A brief biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach"--