Photography from Then to Now

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Readers

AMICUS READERS

Amicus Readers provide an inviting variety of nonfiction leveled books for K-2, serving young learners in pursuit of reading skills—just like Amicus pursues the big red ball.

Illustrated

AMICUS ILLUSTRATED

Amicus Illustrated offers fiction and nonfiction for preschool to grade 6 with highly visual information and stories that students—and our pal Amicus—are after!

High Interest

AMICUS HIGH INTEREST

Like many students, Amicus likes to pursue what's of interest to him. Amicus High Interest books serve individual interests of those in grades 2-6.

Ink

AMICUS INK

Amicus Ink features board books, picture books, and paperbacks that encourage young children to explore facts, examine ideas, and imagine new ways of understanding the world.

Spot

SPOT

Spot books pair key words with engaging images at the beginning, middle, and end—making it fun to read, spot, and learn.

Sequence

SEQUENCE

Sequence books explain the processes and timelines behind kids' favorite things. Each title connects products and knowledge step-by-step from idea, through creation and discovery, to the end user.

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Rachel Grack

The technology of taking pictures is brought to life with photo-driven design, clear text, and an integrated timeline, making this an excellent resource on the history of photography for elementary students. So much science went into that selfie! First, people had to figure out how light even worked. Then, a French guy smeared sticky black stuff on a silver plate and the black stuff hardened in sunlight. And we had our first picture. (It was not a selfie.) People tried new chemicals and lenses and film to take better, faster pictures. Then came the digital revolution. Cameras got into cellphones and now there are SO many selfies. Will 3-D bring our photos right into reality? Engaging photographs and a running timeline illustrate important developments in the history of photography to support STEAM and history curriculum about inventions. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.