Did you know that Michelangelo was raised by a wet nurse who was part of a family of fine stone masons? Did you know that his work on the Sistine Chapel was the most difficult job that Michelangelo undertook? These facts and more I learned when I reviewed the book "Michelangelo for kids" written by Simonetta Carr.
At 144 pages, Michelangelo for Kids is a treasure trove of information and activity for children and their educators into the life and times of Michelangelo.
8 Chapters, with 21 different activities made to cement knowledge and ideas into the lives of the children learning.
The Chapters
1. An unquenchable passion
2. From Forger to Wonder
3. To Please a Pope
4. A daunting ceiling
5. For the love of Florence
6. Judgment and Grace
7. At the Service of a Troubled Church
8. The Last years.
The activities are as varied as learning how to make authentic garlic bread, to being a poet, to making an cart that Michelangelo created to move "David".
8 Chapters, with 21 different activities made to cement knowledge and ideas into the lives of the children learning.
The Chapters
1. An unquenchable passion
2. From Forger to Wonder
3. To Please a Pope
4. A daunting ceiling
5. For the love of Florence
6. Judgment and Grace
7. At the Service of a Troubled Church
8. The Last years.
The activities are as varied as learning how to make authentic garlic bread, to being a poet, to making an cart that Michelangelo created to move "David".
A timeline starts us off, in 1475 he is born, and ends in 1564 when he passes away. Full colour pictures lead us throughout the pages, Cutouts help with different aspects of understanding such a this one about Italian pronunciation.
Printed on glossy paper, this book is a delight to hold. Images from days past, as well as full colour images to show the sites of some of his marvellous work. Ms. Carr has created a book, so full of detail, written in an easy style, that will become an excellent addition to your resources.
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Michelangelo for Kids
Author: Simonetta Carr Publisher: Chicago Review Press 21 activities 144 pages Part of a larger series where big topics or important historical figures are introduced to children. Seethe complete list. |
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