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January 19, 2019January 19, 2019

A History of Pictures for Children

A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings
by David Hockney (Author), Martin Gayford (Author), and Rose Blake (Illustrator)

Booktalk: From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions.

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January 11, 2019

Chef Academy

Chef Academy
by Steve Martin (Author) and Hannah Bone (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Enroll at Chef Academy to learn a number of skills needed to become a world-class chef; discover how to make food look and taste delicious, what it takes to be a successful leader, and much more. You’ll also find a poster, a game, stickers, and even instructions for creating a chef’s hat of your own!

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It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)