Yoshimasa may have been the worst shogun ever to rule Japan. He was a failure as a soldier, incompetent at dealing with state business, and dominated by his wife. But his influence on the cultural life of Japan was unparalleled. According to Donald Keene, Yoshimasa was the only shogun to leave a las[...]
Motivating, manipulative wheels provide the perfect tool for students to learn about patterns in nature--such as life cycles, phases of the moon, and changing seasons--and to identify types of animals, plants, rocks, clouds, and more. Each wheel features simple, easy-to-understand text to help child[...]
Plains Indians were artists as well as warriors, and Silver Horn (1860-1940), a Kiowa artist from the early reservation period, may well have been the most prolific Plains Indian artist of all time.Known also as Haungooah, his Kiowa name, Silver Horn was a man of remarkable skill and talent. Working[...]
Where do we live in the universe, what did people think before they could study the sky with telescopes, and what happened to Pluto? Thirty full-page illustrations to color answer these and other questions as they visualize the solar system for kids. Entertaining, easy-to-understand captions explain[...]
Kids learn about the five senses, muscles, bones, digestion, and more with models they can actually wear. Each wearable comes complete with engaging lessons and cross-curricular activities. Plus, background information and illustrated how-to's guide the way from start to finish.
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