People at the Center of - The Renaissance (People at the Center of) (People at the Center of) [Library Binding]

Michael Schuman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: People at the Center of

A great cultural movement in human history, the Renaissance gave rise to new ideas that reshaped religion, art, literature, architecture and education. From the painting of Rafael to the sculpture of Michelangelo to the new religious ideas of Erasmus, the people of the Renaissance left an exciting intellectual and artistic heritage.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4–6—This series entry introduces students to notable figures of the period. With excellent, full-page reproductions of Renaissance paintings, the book gives a sense of the importance of the arts during this time. Prominent scientists, explorers, and innovators are also highlighted, but no women are included. While a five-page introduction gives readers a bit of background, no mention is made of the debate over what time period the word "Renaissance" actually implies. The 15 chronologically arranged, single-page profiles are clear and concise, while occasionally oversimplified: Venice is labeled as part of Italy, though it was an independent government at the time, and Dante Alighieri's refers to his time "as a college student." Also, a Web site listed in the section on further resources is marred by a typo, which makes it inaccessible without turning to a search engine. Despite these problems, the short sketches are accessible introductions to notable individuals whom students will be sure to encounter in their continued education. —Alana Abbott, James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Marketing; 1 edition (September 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567119220
• ISBN-13: 978-1567119220
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,683,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Children's Books > History > Renaissance

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