Kids have always loved music. But the way they make, access, buy, and listen to music has changed radically over the years. What has driven this change? Innovation! This book uses music to get students to think critically about the impact of innovation.
Kidnapped from West Africa and sold as a slave in Boston in 1761, the young girl who became Phillis Wheatley grew up to become an icon during the period of the American Revolution. Given the last name of her owner, Wheatley lived as a household slave but was encouraged to read and write. Readers will get a close-up look at this young African woman who became a celebrated poet of her time, writing elegies, or tributes to people she admired, as well as poems that used the themes of America's struggle for independence.
Learn how the European Renaissance came to be! See those most notably involved in this fascinating era. Take a look inside a typical Renaissance home. Follow along as great strides were made in trade, exploration, religion, architecture, and the arts.
Great Ideas of the Renaissance surveys the major advances that were made in art, architecture, sculpture, science, medicine, transportation, and culture. Merchants, monarchs, and religious leaders all promoted and encouraged creativity, and artists, scientists, and great thinkers pushed back the frontiers of philosophy, the arts, mathematics, and technology.
Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant and breathtaking works of Michelangelo and other famous Renaissance artists. Painting in the Renaissance offers a telling look inside the art world of the Renaissance. Children will learn about the kinds of art and artists, patronage, and famous painters of the period.
The term "blog" was coined in 1997. Less than 10 years later there were over 150 million blogs. How did that happen? Who is responsible for their development? This book explores the role innovation and innovators had in the development of blogs.
This books helps students learn how to harness the power of video to inform and entertain. Includes background information and practical hands on activities.
An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to begin podcasting. It includes text and hands on activities designed to educate and entertain young readers.
An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to capture and share those special events digitally.
Writing poems can help teach new ways of thinking about words and their meanings. A poet must consider the sound of the words written on the page. Readers will use the activities in this book to develop their poetry writing skills.
Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Multimedia Artist and Animator, including training and skills needed.
It takes a lot of different people to bring us the TV shows we love. Readers will learn about he many jobs people do that help bring TV shows to our homes.
Francis Scott Key takes Finley and Fiona back in time to see first-hand what inspired him to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
New addition to the award winning Language Arts Explorer Jr series, this titles teaches students how to write a fairy tale.
New addition to the award winning Language Arts Explorer Jr series, this titles teaches students how to write a "how to" essay.
New addition to the award winning Language Arts Explorer Jr series, this titles teaches students how to write a news article.
Find out how you can create interesting stories based on your real-life experiences.
Learn how to organize your ideas for a speech and how to talk in front of an audience.
Learn about the many different paths to becoming a professional musician and find out if it's the right career for you.
Follow the step-by-step process of designing clothing and find out what it's like to work in the fashion industry.
Discover the many roles a professional music producer has to fill and learn about the music business.
Activities provide tips and instructions for organizing and presenting information to a group.
Activities provide tips and instructions for making use of the Creative Commons.
Activities provide tips and instructions for creating and sharing audio recordings online.
Learn how to use blogs to record your ideas online for everyone to see.
