Getty Books in the Classroom
Create interactive environments with Getty Books in the Classroom. The following Getty publications include a collection of free education activities related to subjects addressed within each book.
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Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide Discover the power of images through the photography of Graciela Iturbide. Born in Mexico, Iturbide blazed her own path in the photography scene of the 1970s to become one of the most accomplished photographers in the world. Interest Level: Ages 12 and up Lexile® measure: 690L Genre: Young adult biography Themes: Arts and photography, gender roles, Latin America, grief, cultural, identity, storytelling |
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Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist, Scientist, Adventurer Science and art combine in this captivating, lushly illustrated biography of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717), one of the world’s first entomologists, who was also a botanist, naturalist, and celebrated artist. Interest Level: Ages 10 and up Lexile® measure: 1150L Genre: Middle-grade nonfiction Themes: Science and art, natural history, entomology, South America, exploration, women’s history, 17th-century European history, STEAM |
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Thérèse Makes a Tapestry Peek behind the curtain at life inside the famous Gobelins Manufactory in 17th-century Paris, and discover how a tapestry is made. Thérèse, who dreams of becoming a weaver someday, hatches an ambitious plan and surprises everyone along the way. This book includes a French translation guide and glossary of terms. Interest Level: Ages 6-10 Lexile® measure: 740L Genre: Picture book Themes: Coming-of-age, tapestry weaving |
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Art & Science: A Curriculum for K–12 Teachers Teach your students about the science of art production and conservation. This curriculum supports student proficiency in science and the visual arts by exploring the fascinating territory in which the arts and sciences mingle. Interest Level: K–12 Teachers Reading Level: Adults Genre: Lessons plans and resources for the classroom Theme: Art, science |
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The Brilliant History of Color in Art Victoria Finlay How has color influenced the History of Art? Use this book to introduce your students to art from the Ice Age to the Digital Age. Interest Level: Grades 8–12 Lexile® measure: 1200L Genre: Illustrated art history Themes: Color |
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The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation Edna E. Kimbro and Julia G. Costello with Tevvy Ball Discover a wealth of knowledge about the history, myths, art, and restoration of the California missions. A resource for teachers following California’s 4th grade curriculum. Interest Level: 4th grade teachers Reading Level: Adults Genre: Non-fiction Themes: California history, architectural conservation |
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Greece! Rome! Monsters! John Harris Introduce your students to a variety of monsters from ancient Greek and Roman myths and tempt them to learn more about these fascinating creatures and their stories with a pronunciation guide and quiz included in the back of the book. Interest Level: Ages 8+ Lexile® measure: 810L Genre: Picture book Themes: Classical mythology |
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The Incredible Voyage of Ulysses Bimba Landmann What happened after the Trojan War? Explore the ancient epic of Ulysses through a graphic novel filled with beautiful and bold illustrations. Interest Level: Ages 9–12 Lexile® measure: 490L Genre: Picture book, graphic novel Themes: Classical mythology, Greek epic |
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Marguerite Makes a Book Bruce Robertson Learn how a 15th-century illuminated manuscript was made while getting a glimpse of an artist’s life in medieval Paris. Follow a girl as she displays her growing knowledge with confidence and takes on new responsibilities. This book includes a glossary of technical terms. Interest Level: Ages 7+ Lexile® measure: 570L Genre: Picture book Themes: Coming-of-age, medieval life, book-making |
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My Travels with Clara Mary Tavener Holmes Learn the true story of a 5,000-pound rhinoceros and her owner, an 18th-century Dutch sea captain, as they travel across Europe. Interest Level: Ages 8+ Lexile® measure: AD710L Genre: Picture book Themes: 18th-century Europe, exotic animals, travel |
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Song of the Swallows Leo Politi With this Caldecott Medal winning book, learn about the missions of California through the eyes of a young boy and his love of the Swallows of Capistrano. Interest Level: Ages 6+ Lexile® measure: AD620L Genre: Picture book Themes: California mission history, birds, gardening |
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