Earl and Betty met just months before Earl left for the South Pacific in 1942. These letters give a glimpse into the life of a soldier in World War II. They are so much more than love letters.
Follow us on a journey of pugs! We have spent the last ten years chasing our passion of photographing every pug we could find. If you love the smushy-faced clowns and all their antics, this is the book for you. Proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption. www.alabamapugrescue.org
Dee and Cathy travel extensively, in and out of the United States. They also enjoy teaching about this great country, starting from both a historic perspective and a geographic one. Along the route they have put together a number of lapbooks for the use of their own students and other families. Here you find lapbooks and mini units of four sample states: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, and Tennessee; two sample cities: Washington, D.C. and New York City; and two other mini units on National Parks and Animals across the U.S.
For many young writers the most difficult part of their task is getting started. They want to write. (Or someone else wants them to write!) But they don't know where to begin. And oftentimes when they do begin, they are overwhelmed by the risks of improper spelling or improper punctuation. This workbook takes away the writer's block and the risks. It gives struggling writers starting points and enough minimal direction to get them writing. It also reminds them that in a rough draft spelling and punctuation are not critical, the writing is. Proper spelling and punctuation are important, but they can come later, after the writing has really begun. The workbook takes the student through the process of improving ten sentences, in four different ways. Only after the student has written a sentence four different ways are they even asked to turn it into a paragraph. And only after they have done all ten sentences and paragraphs are they asked to go beyond those and try their hand at constructing a story. And at that point they are reminded to pay attention to proper spelling and grammar.
Between Dee and Cathy they have 14 children -- and they have traveled throughout the country (and in various parts of the world) with their respective families, logging hundreds of thousands of miles. (Yes, that is accurate!) They like short trips, long trips, and pretty much any kinds of trips...Day trips, multi-week trips...They've traveled in mini vans, big vans, RVs, jeeps...They've camped, they've stayed with friends, and sometimes even sprung for hotels. They enjoy writing about their trips -- see the adventures of Al, Bandit, and Horsey...And in this little booklet they share many of the tips they've learned from the numerous miles they've traveled with their families.
Elephants greet us at the zoo and the circus. Sometimes they even show up on college football fields. They are a fun part of our world. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book full of elephants! Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role. Some have a place in entertainment, some are great warriors. All of the elephants in this book are beautiful and majestic.
Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of dogs! In these pages you will see dogs playing the roles of companions to royalty, a child's playmate, or as a farm worker. Look through these paintings that span six centuries from all over the world and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all enjoy our four-legged friends in art.
Are you interested in lapbooking but don't know where to start? Are you looking for ways to make American History more hands on and more interesting? Catherine and Dee bring that together in this 100+ page book. Here they give you tips on beginning to lapbook and then nine of their American History lapbooks to get you going: Pilgrims, Jamestown, New York City, George Washington Carver, U.S. Presidents, and more! All at a great, introductory price. Happy learning!
For pug lovers, these cute little dogs are our world. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? This is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of pugs! In these pages you will see pugs playing the roles of companions to royalty, a child's playmate, or the star of the show. Look through this artwork that spans many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures, the patterns, and more.
Hay, a book about HAY? You might be wondering why we would have a whole book just on hay. But as we worked through other projects we kept finding beautiful paintings that included hay. Another book seemed to be calling to us. So here we have a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of hay. Sometimes it is the main subject of the painting; sometimes it is hiding in the background. Look through these paintings and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Chickens are everywhere. Lots of people are raising them these days. But do we think of it as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for adults and students of all ages...A picture book of chickens in art! There are so many different kinds of chickens. Look through these paintings and photographs that span many centuries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns. But most of all, enjoy!
One of the goals of the In Art series is to invite the audience to look beyond the obvious, to look into the background or to notice the smallest details. Another goal is to give the reader an opportunity to look at artwork from a different perspective. This book is a little different from the rest of the series. Still life paintings are a type of artwork, not a subject of the art. This book was designed to give the student an opportunity to look at the many different types of still life paintings. As with the other books in the series, this is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of still life artwork. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Kitchens are a part of our everyday life. This room has been the hub of life for generations. But do we think of kitchens as having a place in great art? This is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of kitchens. Sometimes kitchens are the subject of the painting, sometimes they are merely the setting of the story.
Catherine and Deirdre give you a simple introduction to lapbooking and a variety of lapbooks they have created through the years about eight different countries (Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Haiti, “Emerald Isle,” Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, Panama, and Papua New Guinea). Clearly these countries are a mere sampling of the wonderful countries across the world that you can study with your students. Our hope is that you and your students will take these ideas and put together your own lapbooks after you've done several of these.You will quickly see that these lapbooks have many things in common: maps, flags, timelines, and pictures. They also have one other thing in common – little to no instructions. Catherine and Deirdre believe in giving students and teachers some basic tools to get them started and then the flexibility to go in whichever directions they desire. Add file folders, students, and imagination and you should be ready to go!
Chairs are a part of our everyday lives. We rarely even think about them, and yet they are everywhere. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of chairs. They appear in many different roles throughout this book. Sometimes they are just a part of the scenery, sometimes they are the focus of the painting. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns of the chairs. Some of the chairs are very fancy, some are plain and simple. Also notice the many styles of paintings. But most of all, enjoy!
The seashore, the beach, the coast. Whatever you call it, whether you love it or hate it, the thought will call up a mental image for almost everyone. The sand, the waves, the shells, the birds; all these things are a part of the experience. But however we feel about the seashore, do we think of it as having a place in great art? The great artist, Winslow Homer certainly did. I have included a sample of his work on seashores. I encourage you to do a little research and find some more. This is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of the seashore. The shore appears throughout this book; sometimes just as the scenery, sometimes the people at the shore are helping to tell the story.
Cows are a pretty common part of our world. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of cows. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Goats are a pretty common part of our world. We see goats as mountain dwellers, farm animals and family pets. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of goats. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role.
What do you think of when you hear the word “Summer”? Maybe you picture picnics and swimming pools, or fireflies fishing poles. But do we think of summer as having a place in great art?Here is a picture book for students of all ages…A picture book about Summer. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them. See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Donkeys are a fun part of our world; they help in farming and can be fun to ride. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of donkeys. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they are being ridden, or helping to carry a burden. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
We see birds every day, whether they are wild or pets. But do we think of them when we think of great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of birds in art! Different colors, shapes, sizes...Some are only a small part of the picture, some are the focus of the artwork. Look through these paintings and photographs that span many centuries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them. See the colors, the textures the backgrounds, and more.
Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of butterflies! Different colors and sizes, real or imaginary. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. In some of the paintings you may want to start by trying to find the butterfly.
Winter. Some people love it; some can't wait until it is over. Snow, ice, sledding. But do we think of winter as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of winter. You will see snowy scenes and wintry entertainment. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Animals are fun for students of all ages. They make great matching games and sorting games, lapbooks and mini units, and more. Here in one place, Catherine, Deirdre, and Maria have gathered together several of their favorite animal resources: **Animals of the World **Animals of the United States **Animals of the Galapagos Islands **Alphabet Animals **Animal Picture Cards **Horses Lapbook/Mini Unit **Leonardo da Vinci's Horse **Beautiful Bountiful Birds **Bird Themed Journal/Copy Book Happy Learning!
Automobiles (or cars) are an important and fun part of our world. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of automobiles. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role. Look through these paintings and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Some of the oldest known artwork depicts Bible stories and heroes of the faith. This book attempts to give you a sampling of some of that great art. Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of Bible stories. Each painting shows different well-known stories or people from the Bible. As you look through the pages you may notice many similarities and many differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Shoes are part of our everyday life. We see them everywhere we go and they are an important part of our wardrobe. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of shoes. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role. Sometimes you may have to look closely to find them. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Windmills have been dotting the landscape for hundreds of years. We rarely even think about them, and yet they are everywhere. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of windmills. They appear throughout this book; sometimes they are just a part of the scenery, sometimes they are the focus of the painting.
For children of all ages “Story Time” is an adventure. Stories, both real and imaginary, help us to learn more about our world and the people around us. As we hear or read stories we have the ability to become a part of those stories. But do we think of story time as having a place in great art?This is a picture book of children's stories and story time. In these pages you will find artwork from various fairy tales and stories, as well as paintings depicting children enjoying those stories.
Spring is the time of new beginnings. The snow melts and flowers begin to grow. Temperatures warm up and the birds return with their songs. But do we think of spring as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of Spring. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them. See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Sheep are a fun part of our world and an important part of our wardrobe. But do we think of them as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for students of all ages...A picture book of sheep. Sometimes they are the main subject of the painting; sometimes they have a supporting role. Look through these paintings that span many centuries from many countries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns, and more. But most of all, enjoy!
Farming brings us food, clothing and many other products. It is an important occupation that often times is passed down through the generations of a family. But do we think of it as having a place in great art? Here is a picture book for adults and students of all ages...A picture book of farms in art! There are animals, tools, machinery and crops. You will find farms and farmers. Look through these paintings and photographs that span many centuries, and notice the similarities and the differences between them...See the colors, the textures and patterns. See if you can notice how farming has changed over the years. But most of all, enjoy!
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