in art

Discusses the history, geography, plants and animals, culture, architecture and sights, of Peru, and provides easy directions to drawing features and symbols of the country.

Introduces children to the cultural and natural landmarks of Portugal, and provides easy-to-follow directions for drawing some of the nation's sights and symbols such as the Temple of Diana, Tower of Belem, Alcobaca Monastery, the Triumphal Arch, and much more.

Provides an introduction to Ireland and presents step-by-step instructions for drawing several of the country's symbols, such as its flag, Blarney Castle, Celtic crosses, and the Connemara pony.

Introduces children to the history, geography, culture, and economy of the continent of Australia, and includes step-by-step instructions to drawing some of the natural landmarks and symbols of the country.

Contains nearly two hundred watercolors and drawings of life in Baghdad from May 2003 to October 2004, depicting American soldiers and Iraqi civilians, and includes written observations by the artist.

Discusses how Nathaniel Currier and his partner, James Ives, changed the American landscape by mass-producing inexpensive lithographs and selling millions of copies, placing their images in a historical context as meaningful representations and reflections of nineteenth-century American values, beliefs, and hopes.

Presents step-by-step directions for drawing the flag, Roman mosaics, the Colosseum, a gondola, and other sights and symbols of Italy.

Presents step-by-step directions for drawing the national flag, a castle, a stork, and other sights and symbols of Germany.

Provides facts about eight symbols of the American Wild West, including bison, railroads, and covered wagons, and features step-by-step instructions for drawing cartoon versions of each one.

Examines how the different sections of the United States have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.