Arts Series Roundup.

Kraus, Daniel (author).

Though a few familiar names pop up in this year’s arts roundup, the list below has a strong showing of books aiming to teach young readers about modern art movements, as well as how to become famous figures themselves. The titles below represent additional recommended books in series previously reviewed in Booklist.

Art Profiles for Kids (Mitchell Lane)

• Edouard Manet. By Kathleen Tracy. 2009. 48p. illus. lib. ed., $29.94 (9781584157465).
• Leonardo da Vinci. By Kathleen Tracy. 2008. 48p. illus. lib. ed., $29.94 (9781584157113).

See Raphael.

Bob Raczka’s Art Adventures (Millbrook)

• The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America. By Bob Raczka. 2008. 32p. illus. lib. ed., $25.26 (9780822575085).
• Name That Style: All about Isms in Art. By Bob Raczka. 2009. 32p. illus. lib. ed., $25.26 (9780822575863).

See Action Figures: Paintings of Fun, Daring, and Adventure.

Eye on Art (Gale)

• Graphic Design. By Stuart A. Kallen. 2009. 128p. illus. lib. ed., $32.45 (9781420500448).
• Postmodern Art. By Stuart A. Kallen. 2008. 112p. illus. lib. ed., $32.45 (9781420500752).
• Pottery. By Phyllis Emert. 2008. 112p. illus. lib. ed., $32.45 (9781420500462).

See Pablo Picasso.

High School Musicals (Rosen)

• Dance and Choreography. By Michael Joosten. Nov. 2009. 64p. illus. lib. ed., $29.25 (9781435852617).
• Lighting. By Jennifer Bringle. Nov. 2009. 64p. illus. lib. ed., $29.25 (9781435852631).
• Stage Management and Production. By Diane Bailey. Nov. 2009. 64p. illus. lib. ed., $29.25 (9781435852600).

See Directing.

Let’s Make Music (Smart Apple)

• The Drum and Other Percussion Instruments. By Rita Storey. 2009. 32p. illus. lib. ed., $19.95 (9781599202143).
• The Recorder and Other Wind Instruments. By Rita Storey. 2009. 32p. illus. lib. ed., $19.95 (9781599202136).
• The Voice and Singing. By Rita Storey. 2009. 32p. illus. lib. ed., $19.95 (9781599202167).

See The Violin and Other Stringed Instruments.