Photography - Kids

When the award winning author, attorney and former teacher Penelope Dyan thinks of Seville, Spain she thinks about Alfalfa in the old kids' movie "The Little Rascals" singing the song, "I'm The Barber of Seville." That said, Penelope Dyan and photographer extraordinaire, John D....

The city of Stockholm is over 700 years old and it spreads across 14 islands, facing out to the Baltic Sea. You can get to just about all of Stockholm's sites on foot, as did our photographer and author; and this is a great...

In the age of smartphones and selfies, why not learn from the pros how to take great photos to share with friends and family Here's a fun, fact-filled, kid-friendly guide that is jam-packed with all the essentials for budding photographers. From how to set...

Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean Sea sitting off the east coast of Mexico's Yucat n Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen, close to the Yucat n Channel, and is part of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. When you are there, you can...

The California ground squirrel, Otospermophilus beecheyi, was named for Frederick William Beechey, who explored the coast Northern California in 1826-28 as captain of His Majesty's Ship Blossom. This squirrel is sometimes called the Beechey Ground Squirrel. However, all of that aside, this is the...

Monte Carlo is host to most of the Circuit de Monaco, where the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix takes place and this race is very important to the people who live here. James Bond, a fictional British spy we sometimes wish was real, is...

"If horns played cool music, and pants were just clothes...." Horn, pants, nails, trunk, pitcher -- all words that can mean more than one thing. Arlene Alda has put together words and images in a delightful and witty book of photographs as inviting as...

Open or close, front or back, empty or full? Take a look at opposites you might notice walking city streets, biking by the sea, or even relaxing in your own backyard, and decide for yourself.Author: Tana HobanISBN-10: 0688088619ISBN-13: 9780688088613Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/1990Pages: 32Format:...

Geometric shapes are all around us! In this wordless book from top-selling picture-book creator Tana Hoban, children learn to look closely to find them. Circles, squares, stars, triangles, hearts, and rectangles--how many can you see? Simple, clear, practical, Shapes, Shapes, Shapes is a fun...

The true story of British cousins who fooled the world for more than 60 years with a remarkable hoax, photographs of "real" fairies. Exquisitely illustrated with art by Eliza Wheeler as well as the original photos taken by the girls. In 1917, in Cottingley,...

Whales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic creatures, yet we rarely ever lay eyes on...

Mathew Brady Records the Civil War considers the work of Mathew Brady as he and the employees of his studio photographed the battles and participants of the American Civil War. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines Brady's role in preserving this critical moment...

Pisa, Italy is a surprising place, full of music and fun. You can climb to the top of the leaning tower of Pisa, or you can take a picture alongside of it pretending you are holding it up and that you are keeping it...

Taj and Cam are self-reflected characters inspired by my daily adventures as a photographer. They are to Inspire & encourage, not only aspiring children of photography, but anyone who never thought of photography as a career or even a hobby, but with a vision.Point...

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to some of the world's fiercest reptiles: crocodiles and alligators This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun...

In the age of smartphones and selfies, why not learn from the pros how to take great photos to share with friends and family Here's a fun, fact-filled, kid-friendly guide that is jam-packed with all the essentials for budding photographers. From how to set...

Many Native Americans photographed by Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) called him Shadow Catcher. But the images he captured were far more powerful than mere shadows. When the twentieth century was just getting underway, Curtis began documenting North American Indian culture in words and photographs....

Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the currents, endangering the health of marine animals. The rest is hardly visible but is far more dangerous. Tiny bits of plastic sprinkle the ocean's surface or mix...

USBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities Colonial Dames of America Book AwardALA/Amelia Bloomer Book ListNCSS Notable Trade BookBank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year "An excellent beginner's resource for biography, U.S. history, and women's studies." --Kirkus Reviews Here is...

Native Hawaiians tell us how Maui got its name in the legend of Hawai'iloa, who was a Polynesian navigator who discovered of the Hawaiian Islands. According to the legend, Hawai'iloa named the island of Maui after his son, who was named after the demigod...

Become a super-awesome artist with this fantastic new book. Using real examples of art for inspiration, this great book features 20 exciting art challenges to help you create your own masterpieces. Channel the artistic genius within and you'll be painting like Pollock, doodling like...

Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised...

Say cheese! Click! Let's Pretend Camera Book, the Ultimate Camera Adventure for Kids Ages 2 and Up!Future Ansel Adams or Annie Leibovitz? This book is for you! Get ready to embark on an imaginative journey into the world of photography with this interactive board...

This revealing biography of a pioneering photojournalist and social reformer Jacob Riis shows how he brought to light one of the worst social justice issues plaguing New York City in the late 1800s--the tenement housing crisis--using newly invented flash photography. Jacob Riis was familiar...

The engaging Explore My World picture books invite kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud. In Explore My World Penguins, curious kids...

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Perfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has...

Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in photo technology. From the camera obscura and calotype cameras to color photography, digital cameras and photo editing, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.Author: Allan MoreyISBN-10: 1632356392ISBN-13:...

Rotterdam, Netherlands is sometimes called the gateway to Europe, because it is a great port city and, as they say. location is everything Rotterdam's history goes back to 1270, when a dam was constructed in the Rotte river, after which people settled around it...

A fjord is a long and narrow inlet with steep sides and cliffs created by geological glacial erosion. There are many, many fjords that you can find along the coasts of Alaska as well as British Columbia, Chile, Greenland and Iceland, You can also...

The island of Hawai'i, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, was formed by a total of six volcanoes, including the submerged Mahukona Volcano off the northwest shore of the 'Big Island of Hawaii, ' and five more volcanoes above sea level: Mauna Kea, Mauna...

There are tons of things for a kid to do and see in Kauai, Hawaii, and award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, along with award winning photographer, John D. Weigand have combined their efforts once again to show you just a...

Spared from the devastation of the great world wars, in Regensburg, you can see what a medieval city looked like better than just about anywhere else in Central Europe, as it was the only major medieval city in Germany to remain intact during the...

Madrid, Spain is more than a stopover place on your way to somewhere else in Europe. It is a place where your eyes can soak up sites that have history. In America, everything is very new in comparison to what you will see in...

Comprehensive guidance for aspiring wildlife photographers. This book provides essential advice on how to track, observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Practical chapters are interspersed with Question and Answer spreads that give a glimpse into the adventures of real-life wildlife photographers. Wildlife...

What are schools like in Spain? How tall are the buildings in New York? What do people eat in India? Take a journey through these colorful scrapbooks and learn all about the most interesting places around the world. Look out for coordinate boxes--they will...

This beautifully illustrated book explores some of the world's iconic images, teaching children about the impact of photography on their world. Some of the world's most renowned pictures are also the most exciting to view and discuss. From Neil Armstrong's first steps on the...

The technology of taking pictures is brought to life with photo-driven design, clear text, and an integrated timeline, making this an excellent resource on the history of photography for elementary students. So much science went into that selfie! First, people had to figure out...

A huge storm hits an uncharted, tropical paradise island, and a tiny fawn deer is born as dark clouds gather overhead. Within minutes of struggling to her feet, little Brindi's suddenly orphaned as her mother is washed away by the fast flowing flood waters....

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world's most beloved animals: the elephant This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8....

This nonfiction photo essay picture book from award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the one thing on Earth we cannot live without: water Learn all about the water cycle, the effect on our planet of rising ocean temperatures, how essential clean water is around...

In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in...

Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at photographer Marc Crabtree as he introduces young readers to the exciting world of photography. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different tools and equipment Marc uses in his studio.Author: Marc CrabtreeISBN-10: 0778708772ISBN-13: 9780778708773Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2013Pages:...

The astronauts headed to the moon in December 1972 thought they knew what to expect. They would soon be exploring the moon's surface in a lunar rover, traveling farther than anyone before them. They would be collecting soil and rock samples for study back...

Four children use their own photos and heartfelt narration to share what it's like to be homeless in this touching collection of words and photographs. Jim Hubbard, founder of Shooting Back, an education and media center that enables homeless children to learn photographic skills...

Trucks lift, dump, and carry things every day, everywhere. In the same vein as his bestselling animal, physiological, and astronomy photo essays, award-winning author Simon explores and explains the child-friendly subjects of trucks. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during...

From the creator of the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner comes a best-in-class photographic picture book about the wonders of the sea.Here's an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, the animals who share our planet, and the healing power...

Today, it's easy for children to develop preconceived notions about the world and other people based on simply what they see and hear in their immediate surroundings. MOMENT--a critically acclaimed, thought-provoking book for children about children--aims to dispel such biases and misconceptions by presenting...

An empowering book that encourages kids to be the boss of their own destiny by fostering their unique talents at an early age. Open up your child's world with this inspirational compilation of photos taken by 4 year old amateur photographer and author Bace...

Is it a space adventure or slit scan? The camera technique slit scan has been used to create the illusion of flying through space in movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey. Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to...

Best Children's Books of the Year, Barnes & Noble Review Society of Midland Authors Award, Juvenile Nonfiction, The Society of Midland Authors Walter Williams Major Work Award, Missouri Writers' GuildA photo-essay exploring the cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest, focusing on the...