Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative–yet deeply troubled–genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who will ever forget the Moonwalk? Kids today who only know Jackson through video performances are nevertheless fascinated by him. Megan Stine provides a sensitive, fair-minded depiction of this unique music legend.
Storybook Art: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of 100 Great Picture Book Illustrators
Suitable for Ages 9 to 12 years. Children can enjoy their favourite storybook illustrators in a new way by imitating their art with the 100 engaging and simple art projects included in this celebration of children's book illustrators.Illustration techniques covered include painting, drawing, cutting and collage, and construction and crafts. Art projects include imitating Jackson Pollock in the 'Jackson Piglet Wall Painting' from Olivia and creating a 'Photo Story' from children's photos similar to "Sugaring Time".
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson&the Olympians, Book 2)
The Sea of Monsters is a fantasy-advanture novel based on Greek mythology written by Rick Rordan and published in 2006. It is the second book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series and the sequel to The Lightning Thief.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 1)
The Lightning Thief is a Rick Riordan's novel which uses the concepts of ancient Greek mythology in a modern setting. It is written in a fast-paced humorous style.
The book has sold over 1.2 million copies in the subsequent four years, appearing on the New York Times children's Best Seller list and being listed as one of the Young Adult Library Services Association's Best Books for Young Adults, among other awards. The sequel to this book is The Sea of Monsters.
This volume is dominated by the almost continual confrontation of great armies. For the fourth time, the Army of the Potomac (now under the control of Burnside) attempts to take Richmond, resulting in the bloodbath at Fredericksburg. Then Joe Hooker tries again, only to be repulsed at Chancellorsville as Stonewall Jackson turns his flank, a bitter victory for the South, paid for by the death of Lee's foremost lieutenant.