Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Another new series, Art Across the Ages, offers Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mexico by Kelly Campbell Hinshaw. Both titles explore the styles and techniques found in the art of their respective regions, be it of religious, ritualistic or practical significance, and give readers window onto these civilizations' customs and beliefs. (Chronicle, each $14.95; paper $4.95 32p ages 4-8 Egypt ISBN 9780-8118-5668-3; 9780-8118-5669-0; Mexico ISBN 9780-8118-5670-6; 9780-8118-5671-3; Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-These beginning readers have an eye-catching format and incorporate beautifiul reproductions, often full page, on each spread, set against an occasional jewel-toned, black, or textured background. The texts follow a simple sentence structure and mention mediums used, explain both symbolism and realism found within the art as reflections of everyday life and culture, and pinpoint specifics in the pictures. Although not all terms are explained (e.g., woven, loom), many are defined with pronunciation given in parentheses. Egypt has a "search and find" element as well. Although some of the cultural history may be too advanced for the intended audience, these small books provide excellent visual support for curriculum studies of history, art, or early cultures and may be used as hi/lo readers.-Mary Elam, Forman Elementary School, Plano, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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