Photography - Kids

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...

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...

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...

The Panama Canal, a man-made waterway in Panama, connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. It cuts across the Isthmus of Panama, serving maritime trade. The canal locks at each end actually lift ships up to Gatun Lake, a man-made lake that was...

Puerto Limon, one of the most picturesque places in Costa Rica, sits right between Nicaragua and Panama, with lots of coconut trees, and (of course) bananas And if you are lucky, you might see a monkey; and you might even see even a sloth...

Key West has some famous residents, past and present They include Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Jimmy Buffet, Calvin Klein, Shel Silverstein, Judy Blume, Truman Capote, John James Audubon, Harry Truman, and Ralph Lauren, and Robert Frost, among others. . . clearly showing this place...

Stavanger is a city in southwestern Norway. A Cathedral in the center of town, Stavanger Cathedral, dates all the way back to the city's 12th-century founding. Stavanger Museum chronicles the city history and displays preserved wildlife. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum displays the oil industry...

Bergen sits on the west coast of Norway. Trading began in the 1020's. Founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre, four years after the Viking Age ended with the Battle of Hastings, the city was called j rgvin, which means "the green meadow among...

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful, tropical beach resort on the Pacific Ocean's Bah a de Banderas where you can see palm trees, shop, and swim in the beautiful blue waters and eat fish tacos to your content, even if it doesn't happen to be...

The Cutty Sark is a British clipper ship. Built on the Clyde in 1869 for the Jock Willis shipping line, one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest. This ship was built at the end of a long...

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, UK is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. If you are the scientific type, or if...

The Island of Hawaii is still growing, and although it is known as the youngest of all the Hawaiian Islands, there is a lot to see and do The Island of Hawaii s is the home of one of the world's most active volcanoes...

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada. The city was named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and is the 15th most populous city in British Columbia. It is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest, and british settlement...

Ketchikan, Alaska is the fifth most populous city in the state of Alaska with a population of only 8050 as of 2010. Ketchikan is a small town with a big heart and a dedication to preserving its very unique past. An entire museum, the...

Vancouver, BC, Canada is the largest city in Canada and is a true melting pot of people who have brought with them to this city art, music, traditional ethnic foods and more. The people are very kind and engaging and you never know what...

When you get to Lisbon, Portugal, the first thing you notice is all the color and contrast. It is as though there is a pallet of color set before your eyes like a fine old painting. Award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope...

Virginia City was a mining boomtown; it appeared virtually overnight as a result of the Comstock Lode silver strike of 1859, found because of the sticky mud washed from the shovels while mining for gold During its heyday, Virginia City had more than 30,000...

York is a beautiful place to visit. It is so much fun that you think you are walking though the pages of a story book. You can find a hat fit for a princess, and visit the archeological viking digging site and see where...

In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.Tuwenowa lives in the heart of the Amazon River Basin, home to the largest tropical rain forest in the world. For Yanomama people such as Tuwenowa and...

Photographer John D. Weigand and author Penelope Dyan went to Las Vegas and came back with another very special travel book meant for kids that will look great ion your coffee table. Suffice it to say, this is a new Las Vegas full of...

There is no place on earth quite like New York, and quite contrary to popular belief (and although sworn to secrecy by a certain fire fighter not to tell for fear it would ruin New York's 'unfriendly reputation') New Yorkers are just about the...

They say, a picture paints a thousand words. Well, these pictures paint much more than that Be amazed at these photos of the best places in the world The purpose of this book is to encourage appreciation of the beauty of nature. It will...

Using clear text and heart-pounding photography, this title teaches the basics of taking outstanding sports photography. Readers will learn how to choose the right lenses to capture action, plus how to focus in quick-changing situations. Other subjects include shooting at night, how to shoot...