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In this exuberant addition to the award-winning If I Built series, Jack fantasizes about his dream school—from classroom to cafeteria, from library to playground! “My school will amaze you. My school will astound. By far the most fabulous school to be found!” Jack is back! And this time...

In this creative continuation of the award-winning If I Built series, Jack imagines what his ideal living situation would look like by constructing the house of his dreams. “My house will be nifty! My house will be neat! My house will stand out as the best on the street!” One day, while out...

Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance.

Conoce la fascinante carrera del surrealista Salvador Dalí, desde sus primeros años en España hasta su vida pública como artista de fama internacional, en este nuevo libro de la serie número uno en ventas del New York Times. Más famoso por su pintura surrealista La persistencia de la...

In the mid-nineteenth century, most women who weren’t raising families became teachers or nurses. But Clara Driscoll longed to be an artist, drawing inspiration from nature: from every flower, weed, dragonfly, and even cobweb, on her family’s farm. In 1888, Clara was hired at the renowned Tiffany Glass Company, where Mr. Louis Comfort Tiffany was known for creating gorgeous stained-glass windows for churches, theaters, and libraries. Impressed by her talent at choosing and cutting glass, Mr. Tiffany eventually put Clara in charge of her own staff of 35 women designers.

From skyscrapers up above to tunnels down below, the structures people build are amazing. How are they built? And why? This volume includes Bridges, Dams, and Roller Coasters.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Buckingham Palace, Dracula's Castle, and Edinburgh Castle.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Forbidden City, Grand Palace, and King Ludwig's Castle.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Palace of Versailles and Windsor Castle.

Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials - who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

Have you ever wondered how bronze statues are made? Bronze is a type of metal, which can be made into different forms when heated at high temperatures. Bronze can be poured into a mold to create a statue. It takes years to master the art of making bronze statues; it includes a five-step process. Learn more about making bronze statues!

Artist Mary Jackson describes the traditions of basket making using sweetgrass and other natural plants and explains the importance of this craft that has been handed down through generations in South Carolina. Mary's family has created hundreds of baskets in different shapes and sizes using a technique that originated in West Africa. Learn more about Mary's family legacy of beautiful art!

A 2026 Audie Awards Finalist! Created by real-life rivals and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft this hilarious story features two talented fifth graders going head-to-head in a competition for the ages. J and K are the most creative fifth graders at Dean...

Making the perfect mirror surface of Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture took a lot of work.

Have you ever wished you could charge your phone using only your shirt? Or have you wished you had self-cleaning clothes? These concepts might just be possible one day thanks to science! Learn how clothing designers are inventing new and enhanced fabrics to create clothes that solve problems. Can you imagine future fashion?

Leon's enthusiasm for art alienates him from his classmates. But he just might be the perfect person to encourage Nimmy, who thinks she lacks imagination.

A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What's Your Favorite audiobook series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children's book artists share their favorite foods and explain why they love them. What's Your Favorite Food? features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy...

In this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What’s Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists share their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. What's Your Favorite Bug? features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the...

Princess Lila lives in a beautiful castle and has everything she could ever desire—well, almost. She yearns to venture beyond the forest, explore her country and meet people her own age. But the forest is off limits. Resourceful and ingenious, Princess Lila sets to work building a tower to catch a glimpse of the forbidden land.

A young girl spends a magical day in her grandad's painting studio, discovering the joy of art, music, and the special bond they share. By the granddaughter of legendary Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney. Step into the warm, jazz-filled world of a young girl and...