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Mike venezia books, biography, contact information. His series getting to know the worlds greatest artists. These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. The illustrations are charming and quite funny, and the text is mostly accurate and informative one quibble beethoven died at age 56, not 57 as is stated on. Mike venezia s aaron copland is loaded with hilarious illustrations, colorful art reproductions, and photos, tells coplands life story. Jun 01, 2001 buy the paperback book getting to know the worlds greatest artists. Mary cassatt revised edition getting to know the worlds greatest artists venezia, mike, venezia, mike on. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. If children can look at art in a fun way, and think of artists as real people, the exciting world of art will be open to them for the. He was survived by his wife, helene, son, michael edward, and daughter, alison. Mary cassatt revised edition getting to know the worlds.
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