'Dreamer From the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall' by Michelle Markel is a young reader's biography of the artist Marc Chagall. Young Mose Segal, (Marc Chagall) grew up in a small village in Russia developing his own artistic style based on the people, places, and images of his homeland. His dream-like images and his use of vibrant colors made him one of the most famous and influencial artists of the 20th century. This beautifully illustrated book gives the young reader a brief glimps of the brilliance of Marc Chagall.

Similar authors: Laurence Anholt; Mary Arrigan

Similar books: Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels by Ann Stalcup; The Magical Garden of Claude Monet by Laurence Anholt; Mario's Angels: A Story about the Artist Giotto by Mary Arrigan; Matisse the King of Color by Laurence Anholt; Camille and the Sunflowers: A Story about Vincent Van Gogh by Laurence Anholt

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0805063730

ISBN-13: 9780805063738

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'The east-west house' by Christy Hale is a beautifully versed and delicately illustrated book describing the early life of the sculptor, designer, and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi. Read about little Isamu, born to a Japanese father and a Scotch-Irish American mother,trying to fit into both worlds. In an effort to unite his cultures, he creates a house that is a mingling of both worlds. As one of the twentieth century's most innovative artists, Noguchi uses elements of his childhood experiences in his work, seeking to combine 'ancient and modern, craft and technology, and East and West.' A perfect read for the blossoming artist.

Similar books: Frederic Remington: Artist of the American West; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec by Jennifer Bryant; John James Audubon: Aritist of the Wild by Martha E. Kendall; Artist of the Angels by Ann Stalcup

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2010

ISBN-10: 1600603637

ISBN-13: 9781600603631

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Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in space. One of five children, she was raised by a single mother in La Mesa, California. She worked hard, and did well in school, graduating high school at the top of her class, completing her college work, and then, earning a doctorate degree at Stanford University. In 1985, Ellen applied to the NASA astronaut program, after she watched Sally Ride become the first woman in space in 1983. Ellen was accepted to the program in 1990, and completed her first space mission in 1993. Her training, and jobs as an astronaut, are all described in this biography.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/14/2009

ISBN-10: 1597160768

ISBN-13: 9781597160766

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Eric the Red by Neil Grant is a young reader's biography about the famous Viking chief and explorer. As a typical Viking, Eric loved the sea almost as much as he loved a good fight. However, due to one of these quarrels, Eric was banished from Norway for three years. Determined to find a new land and obtain the fame and forture that goes along with it, Eric the Red sailed west on a 'voyage of discovery'. He landed and settled in a place now called Greenland. Eric the Red had a boundless curiosity, an adventureous nature, and a fearless spirit. He eventually passed these qualities on to his equally famous son, Leif Ericsson. Following in his father's footsteps, Leif discovered America 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

Similar authors: Haydn Middleton; Andrew Langley; Jacqueline Milton; Andrea Shavick

Similar books: Cleopatra: The Queen of Dreams by Haydn Middleton; Amelia Earhart: The Pioneering Pilot by Andrew Langley; Captain Cook: The Great Ocean Explorer by Haydn Middleton; Galileo: Scientist and Stargazer by Jacqueline Milton; Alexander The Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World by Andrew Langley

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/16/2010

ISBN-10: 0195214315

ISBN-13: 9780195214314

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Have you heard of Antonio Taguba, Eleanor Concepcion Mariano, or Allan Pineda Lindo? They are all Filipino Americans-either half Filipino or all Filipino who have grown up in America. Antonio Taguba was a U.S. Army general who had the courage to write a report about his collegues who were mistreating Iraqi prisioners. Eleanor Concepcion Mariano was the White House physician for Presidents George H.W.Bush and Bill Clinton. Allan Pineda Lindo is a singer in the group The Black Eyed Peas. The Black Eyed Peas were the featured group of the 2011 Super Bowl halftime show. There are many other interesting biographies of notable Filipino-Americans in this book. This book is part of the Succesful Americans series. Isn't it great that America is made up of people from so many different countries of the world?

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 2/19/2011

ISBN-10: 142220524X

ISBN-13: 9781422205242

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