Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance: Paintings That Dance

by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Book Overview

Edgar Degas is famous for his paintings of ballerinas, and that's what first attracts Kristin to his artwork. But as she studies him for her report, she discovers that his art ranged far beyond the ballet and she gradually learns exactly what makes Degas's work so unique.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448425203
• ISBN13: 9780448425207
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Firts approach to Degas

This is an extraordinary book for kids to start the investigestion of an artist life and work. It's simple and it brings the information in a very interesting stile. Kids will love it, specially girls.

Wonderful introduction to the world of art

As a teacher looking to add to her biography collection, this series is a dream come true. It's written in a style that is attractive and holds a child's attention. There is a mixture of real art pieces and drawings done by the book's illustrator. It's a painless way of learning new information. I highly recommend all books in this series for any 3-5 grade teacher.