Author David Domeniconi and illustrator Pam Carroll present elementary-age children with the diversity that is California in "G is for Golden: A California Alphabet." Domeniconi combines simple, clever poetry and in-depth expository text to create a two-tiered teaching approach that makes this pictorial both an entertaining voluntary read and an accessible and viable educational tool for a wide range of ages....

Mighty mountains, wild rivers, fiery volcanoes, huge glaciers, vast forests, tropical islands- all part of our National Parks, belonging to you and me. This magnificent ABC book showcases each of America's National Parks from Acadia and American Samoa to Yosemite and Zion. California travel writer David Domeniconi masterfully includes each of the more than 50 National Parks in this A-Z pictorial. Illustrator Pam Carroll's keen attention to detail makes this title one for everyone across the land to read and enjoy....

With so many colors to choose from, why did Henri Matisse use only three? How can an artist make a three-dimensional picture on a flat sheet of paper? Why is some Aboriginal art described as x-ray style? "M is for Masterpiece," a comprehensive guide to fine art written for children, provides satisfying answers to such questions and more. From ancient cave paintings to Christo's "Running Fence," a wide vareity of art forms and styles are discussed in details that children will understand and adults will appreciate. "M is for Masterpiece" not only teaches about the great artists and techniques that originated in various parts of the world, but also discusses the elements of painting, art media, and landscapes of the American West. The art of photography and architecture is also covered....

Mighty mountains, wild rivers, fiery volcanoes, huge glaciers, vast forests, tropical islands- all part of our National Parks, belonging to you and me. This magnificent ABC book showcases each of America's National Parks from Acadia and American Samoa to Yosemite and Zion. California travel writer David Domeniconi masterfully includes each of the more than 50 National Parks in this A-Z pictorial. Illustrator Pam Carroll's keen attention to detail makes this title one for everyone across the land to read and enjoy....

In what state can one find a basket so tiny it fits on the head of a pin; a 14-inch-long water bully; and a house where 22 carpenters worked 24/7 for 38 years? Why California, of course! The land of golden sunsets, golden dreams, and now golden numbers....