In Celebrity Influencers: Leonardo DiCaprio, readers will explore how DiCaprio's work continues to bring awareness to climate change, marine and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, and renewable energy. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, but he’s also a committed activist. DiCaprio started a nonprofit organization more than 20 years ago to help protect the world’s remaining wild areas.
Many people dream of being in a band. In this title, learn what you need to know to start a band and the many career opportunities available for bands. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
In Celebrity Influencers: Emma Watson, readers will discover how Watson strives to help end childhood marriage, to increase educational opportunities for women, and to promote gender equality. Famous for portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, Watson now uses her celebrity status to improve the lives of people around the world. She spotlights eco-friendly designers with her chic fashion choices.
Artists are creative and passionate about what they do. Learn about the different types of artists and see if a career in art is right for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars and photographs.
Great actors know that acting takes work. Is acting a career for you? In this title, learn all about what it takes to be an actor and the different types of acting jobs. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
Do you like music? In this title learn all about the different types of DJs (Disc Jockeys), what they do and how they do it. Might this be the right career for you?
Writing books isn't the only way to turn a passion for reading and writing into a career. Explore the many jobs available for writers beyond the bookshelf. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.
Learn how STEAM subjects are involved in making music. Includes experiments, activities and other resources. This title supports NGSS for Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit movies on your smartphone, from script to the final film. This Makerspace title supports NGSS Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer.
Use items you have around your house to make movie magic! In this Makerspace title, learn how to make your own movie props and special effects. Includes a glossary and websites.
Fashion design is a complex field with many skill sets needed. Start with the basics learned in this title and soon you'll be making clothes for you, your friends, and your family! This Makerspace title includes projects and a glossary of terms.
This book introduces the reader to pop art, defines what it is, and discusses significant individuals.
This book introduces the reader to urban art, defines what it is, and discusses significant individuals.
This book introduces the reader to Renaissance art, covering events, procedures, ideas, and concepts.
This book introduces the reader to Cubism, covering events, procedures, ideas, and concepts.
This book introduces the reader to Impressionist art, covering events, procedures, ideas, and concepts.
This introduction to world music defines what it is and discusses the different sounds and regions.
This introduction to rock music defines what it is and discusses its beginnings, the different influences and regions, and significant individuals.
This introduction to patriotic music defines what it is and discusses the different influences, significant songs, and individuals.
This introduction to jazz music defines what it is and discusses its beginnings, the different sounds and regions, and significant individuals.
This introduction to classical music defines what it is and discusses its beginnings, the different sounds and regions, and significant individuals.
Magic loves going to school. However, when he is asked to paint, Magic freezes. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magic picture of an amusement park and learn the three fundamentals of painting: sketch, fill in, and finish. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
This title explores the ways television was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how television became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of television. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways rock 'n' roll was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how rock 'n' roll became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of rock 'n' roll. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
