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Ancient Romans / by Barber, Nicola.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of the early Romans, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.LSC
© c2009., World Book,
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Chinese of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties / [writer, Alan Wachtel]. -- by Wachtel, Alan,1968-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of early Chinese peoples of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites"--Provided by publisher.LSC
© c2009., World Book,
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Peoples of the Arctic and Subarctic / by Davis, Barbara,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of the Indians of the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, including who the people were, where they lived, their civilization, social structure, religion, art, architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended readings, web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Paleo-Eskimos; Paleo-Eskimos; Inuit; Inuit; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
© c2009., World Book,
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Iggy Peck and the mysterious mansion / by Beaty, Andrea.; Roberts, David,1970-;
Iggy is delighted when Ada Twist's Aunt Bernice inherits a mansion featuring his favorite architectural periods, but unless the Questioneers can find its missing antiques, the house may be lost forever. Includes information about Art Deco and Art Nouveau, facts about unusual cats, a recipe for ice cream, and a biographical note on Ida B. Wells.Ages 6 to 9.LSC
Subjects: Haunted houses; Architecture; Antiques;
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The Foundations of Western Civilization. by F., Thomas,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Thomas F. X. NobleOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2002.Can you list the key public buildings of an ancient Greek city? How did they combine beautiful and functional forms with deep ideological meanings? What made drama (including comedy) the public art par excellence?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Social sciences.; History, Ancient.; Education.; Instructional films.;
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Folk art fusion / by Galler, Heather,1970-author.;
Folk art fusion explores the colorful combination of art styles present in modern folk art paintings. Learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today's painters, and discover how to create contemporary folk-art paintings with approachable, step-by-step projects featuring traditional subjects painted with creative techniques and popular style, including flowers, animals, architecture, sugar skulls, portraits, and more. Colorful, contemporary, and inspirational, Folk art fusion allows artists of all skill levels to discover the joy of creating modern, global-inspired art in this time-treasured genre.
Subjects: Folk art.; Acrylic painting;
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Global style jewelry : inspiration and instruction for 25 exotic beaded jewelry projects / by Potter, Anne,author.;
Travel-loving jewelry designer Anne Potter takes you on a world tour of some of the most interesting and inspiring places in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Follow along with her as she explores the people, art, architecture, and culture of each region and the aspects that inspire her jewelry designs. Detailed instructions and step-by-step photos demonstrate a wide range of jewelry-making techniques, including stringing, beadweaving, wirework, macrame, metal stamping, and chain maille. Whether you're an armchair traveler or a dedicated globe trekker, Global Style Jewelry will be your trusty guide to many dynamic and diverse places and projects.
Subjects: Beadwork.; Beaded jewelry.; Jewelry making.;
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1 2 3 I can build! / by Luxbacher, Irene,1970-;
Introduces architectural techniques such as joining, roofing and folding, and concepts such as foundation, structure and function along with step-by-step directions to build a breezy birdhouse, a mini mansion, a delightful paper dwelling and more.
Subjects: Building;
© 2009., Kids Can,
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Let's build a playground / by Pizzo, Robert.;
"From the publisher that brought you the bestselling Baby University books comes a brand-new series of construction books for kids. Let's build a playground! How? We'll show you! Join the construction team in this board book as they go about the steps involved in building a playground. Toddlers will love the bright and bold art, and parents will love the gentle explanation of new concepts and words. Perfect for any family that wants to introduce architecture or engineering to kids, or for anyone searching for truck books for toddlers"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Playgrounds;
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Culture : the story of us, from cave art to K-pop / by Puchner, Martin,1969-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-336) and index."What good are the arts? Why should we care about the past? For millennia, humanity has sought to understand and transmit to future generations not just the "know-how" of life, but the "know-why"-The meaning and purpose of our existence, as expressed in art, architecture, religion, and philosophy. This crucial passing down of knowledge has required the radical integration of insights from the past and from other cultures. In Culture, acclaimed author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a breakneck tour through pivotal moments in world history, providing a global introduction to the arts and humanities in one engaging volume"--
Subjects: Art and society.; Civilization; Culture;
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