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Super simple camera projects

inspiring & educational science activities
2016
Briefly explores the history of cameras and the innovations of George Eastman; with four related science projects.

Young man with camera

T-- lives in a precarious world with very few friends, abused by a trio of bullies he calls Joined at the Hip, and his main refuge is the camera which he uses to capture the unique way he sees the world--but when he photographs the boys attacking a homeless woman the images could lead to even more trouble, especially when the bullies threaten to hurt his only friend, Sean, if he trys to use the pictures against them.

Capturing the light

the birth of photography, a true story of genius and rivalry
The 1830's were a time of intense scientific inquiry. In this climate, two different men, one in England and one in France, developed their own dramatically different photographic techniques. Both were totally ignorant of each other's work. The daguerreotype and the talbotype, both and early ancestors of photography, changed the world and how we see it.

Photography

2015
If you're interested in a career in photography, first you'll need to know about the art, history, and business behind the beautiful shots. Learn more about the world of photography, from stock photographers to journalistic photographers who reveal truths we might not otherwise see.

Mia's golden bird

2014
Mia has always loved living in southern California, where she takes every chance she gets to surf. But when she breaks her foot, Mia can't believe how bored she is! Bored enough that she's caught bird-watching -- by a famous young actress! Turns out, the other girl likes birds, too, and when she invites Mia to come with her to take photos, Mia jumps at the chance. Something to do AND the money she needs to pay for camp for next year! There's just one more problem: How will she keep her weird new job a secret from her BFFs?.

Kirby's journal

backyard butterfly magic
2015
Staying with his grandparents in Charleston, South Carolina for the summer, Kirby keeps photographs and writes in his journal about all the animals he sees in their backyard, particularly the butterflies--and ends up having a wonderful summer.

Perfect couple

When the senior class votes Brody and Harper as "the most perfect couple that never was," they begin to wonder if they should actually be together.

She who tells a story

women photographers from Iran and the Arab world
2013
Presents the work of twelve women photographers from Iran and the Arab world.

Photography

the definitive visual history
2014
Chronicles the history of photography, from its early beginnings in the 1800s to the present, discussing artists, techniques, subjects and more.

Photos framed

a fresh look at the world's most memorable photographs
2014
Looks at twenty-seven of the most important photographs taken between 1844 and 2011, discussing the subject matter, the impact, the photographic elements, and the photographer of each.

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