Structures, Materials, and Art Activities ANNOTATION
Information about different kinds of structures built by humans and ideas about what it is like to be involved in a construction project form the foundation for a variety of craft projects.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Michael Chabin 0778711412
Twenty-one art projects on the theme of structures and materials make this a useful rainy day resource for parents and teachers. While many of the introductions are interesting, they are much lighter than they should be, and occasionally just wrong. For example, wax candles have never been "the main source of light for most people." Wax candles have always been expensive and used mainly by the rich. Everyone else burned smoky oil in lamps, made do with light from the fire, or went to bed at sunset. The art projects are imaginative but the examples were done by professionals (Note the magnificent "Glittering Domes," or the lovely "Bridges and Arches.") Kids are unlikely to get similar results. The book is one of a dozen in the "Arty Facts" series. 2002, Crabtree Publishing Company,
School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-In these two titles, the subjects are divided into 22 double-page descriptions, with the left-hand page offering factual information and a related art project appearing on the right. For instance, in Space, the topics include Saturn's rings, aliens, black holes, etc. Structures looks at tents, skyscrapers, and pyramids as well as stained glass, highways, glassblowing, plastics, etc. While many of the projects are educational, several of them are just for fun. Children will enjoy the interconnected facts and activities, and busy teachers trying to extend their lessons with meaningful art activities will also appreciate them.-Cathie Reed, The Montessori School, Lutherville, MD Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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