1) Artist in Overalls: The Life of Grant Wood. From the rolling green hills of Iowa to the busy streets of Paris, follow Grant Wood as he develops from a shy farm boy into the artist of the renowned painting American Gothic. The informative, readable biography and stunning reproductions of Grant Wood's artwork combine to create an enchanting story of a determined artist that is perfect for both home and classroom libraries (John Duggleby, 1995). ages 6-12. Call number WB11

2) Art Spoke. A guide of modern ideas, movements and buzzwords. 1848-1994. Review a time line of artistic expressions and examine examples of the art during that particular period of time ( Robert Atkins, 1993). Call number WB08

3) Art Speak. A guide to contemporary ideas, movements and buzzwords. 1950 - present (Robert Atkins, 1990). Call number WB09

4) Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids. Offers a creative variety of art projects that develop an awareness of the environment and encourage a caring attitude towards the earth. Includes over 200 practical, easy and open-ended art experiences utilizing recycled and natural materials (MaryAnn Kohl and Cindy Gainer, 1991). ages 3-8. Call number WB10

How Artists See Series. Interactive, inquiry based books designed to teach children about the world by looking at art and about art by looking at the world. Conversational text is filled with thought provoking questions. These books introduce basic artistic concepts, styles and techniques (Colleen Carroll, 1996). for children

5) How Artists See Animals. Includes full color pictures of mammals, fish, birds and reptiles. Call number WB05

6) How Artists See Elements. Studies the earth, air, fire and water. Call number WB06

7) How Artists See the Weather. Visualize the sun, wind, snow and rain through the use of paint. Call number WB07

8) Looking at Photographs: Animals. Thousands of photographs have been made of animals around the world, and this book features a sampling of some of the best. This book isn't just about animals, it is about photography; how photos are made, what they tell us, and how to get the most out of looking at them ( A. D. Coleman, 1994).
ages 8-12. Call number WB04

9) Looking at Photographs: People. These pages are filled with photos of Paris taken during photography's early days, documentary photos of the great depression, and color photographs of the human embryo. These photos have dramatically affected what we know about humans and how we feel about them ( Jacques Lowe, 1994).
ages 8-12. Call number WB03

Eyewitness Books by Alfred A. Knopf
This series is like a mini-museum between the covers of a book and includes many full color photographs and drawings.

10) Building. Discover the fascinating art and technique of how things are built, from the humblest mud hut to the highest skyscraper. (1995) Call number WB01

11) Film. Discover the fascinating history of film making and go behind the scenes on a set to see how movies are made. (1992) Call number WB02