Artists for Young Readers: 14 True Stories of the Greatest Painters and Sculptors

Meet 14 of the greatest artists who ever lived - and discover the true stories behind their most famous works. From Leonardo da Vinci painting the mysterious Mona Lisa and Michelangelo carving the giant statue of David, to Van Gogh's swirling Starry Night, Monet's shimmering water lilies, Picasso breaking all the rules, and Frida Kahlo painting her own truth, Artists for Young Readers tells the true stories of the painters and sculptors who taught the world new ways to see. Written for readers ages 10 to 14, every chapter is exciting and easy to read, with features that bring the art to life: - A "Fast Facts" card for each artist - who they were, where they lived, and their best-known work - "Masterpieces to Know" - the most famous works of each artist and what makes them special - "Did You Know?" boxes full of surprising true facts - Timelines of the biggest moments >The artists appear in the order they lived, so readers travel forward through history - from the Renaissance all the way to modern art. The stories celebrate imagination, courage, and seeing the world in new ways, and they include trailblazing women artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo. Perfect for curious kids, young artists, classrooms, and homeschools. Featuring: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, Georgia O'Keeffe, Salvador Dali, and Frida Kahlo. Discover more at countryreports.org.