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2) Bruce Lee
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Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but by harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such as "Enter the Dragon'....
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"Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian descent have been at the forefront of artistic brilliance, scientific advancement, and athletic excellence. From Sandra Oh to Patsy Mink, Bruce Lee to Michelle Kwan, We Are Golden...offers a fresh collection of groundbreakers." --publisher's website.
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See the world through Georgia O'Keeffe's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist...
9) Paint!
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11 unique painting projects for boys and girls ages 6 to 11. All projects can be done with household items or easy to find inexpensive supplies.
11) Van Gogh
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This Eyewitness Art--Van Gogh, interweaves biography with artistic analysis to provide a complete understanding of van Gogh's character and work.
14) Monet
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Traces the life of the Impressionist painter and analyzes some of his paintings.
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"Aaron Philip's memoir chronicles his extraordinary journey from happy baby in Antigua to confident teen artist in New York City. His honest, often funny stories of triumph-- despite physical difficulties, poverty, and other challenges-- are as inspiring as they are eye-opening"--Front jacket flap.
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"Mixed martial Arts, or MMA, rose to mainstream popularity in the 1990s with the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Since then, MMA has earned a reputation as a demanding and exhilarating sport. In this action-packed series, explore the exciting history, fearless fighters, premier promotions, and training and techniques that make up the thrilling world of MMA."--
19) Van Gogh
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Briefly examines the life and work of the nineteenth- century Dutchman who was one of the greatest artists of all time.
20) Vincent van Gogh
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Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing how he developed his artistic style, why he was unsuccessful during his life, how his work became popular decades after his death, and other related topics.