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English
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Description
George Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn't always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted -- which took days and days to complete -- he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart's unique way of painting didn't compel his subjects to sit for hours on end -- in fact, he encouraged them to move around...
4) Baby! baby!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Baby animals and baby people are often similar. Side by side photographs showcase the similarities.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Pete Souza served as Chief Official White House Photographer for President Obama's full two terms. He was with the President during more crucial moments than anyone else - and he photographed them all, capturing scenes both classified and candid."--
9) Portraits
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©1996
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents six portraits to be used as starting points for exploring various artistic techniques. Includes instructions and examples for creating one's own work.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presidents are made of big eaters -and so much more! You get a portrait of former U. S. president Jimmy Carter, who builds houses for the homeless. See the presidents as never before -- made out of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven "builds" the characters of our leaders. And with revealing anecdotes to go along with Piven's creations, you'll never forget what makes up George (Washington), George (Bush), or anyone...
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
115 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A middle-grade nonfiction book about one of America's most historically resonant images, the circumstances surrounding its creation, and the larger story it tells about Abraham Lincoln's life"--
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Profiles twenty-four women in American history who inspired, influenced, and impacted history, culture, and society, including Shirley Muldowney, Aretha Franklin, Shirley Chisholm, and Annie Oakley.
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