Don Bolognese, Absolvent der Cooper Union School of Art, widmete sich zunächst der Illustration, bevor er begann, seine eigenen Geschichten zu schreiben. Seine Bücher, oft in Zusammenarbeit mit seiner Frau Elaine Raphael entstanden, verbinden auf kunstvolle Weise Kunst, Geschichte und Abenteuer. Eine inspirierende Reise auf den Spuren Mozarts durch Italien prägte seinen erzählerischen Stil. In seiner Freizeit widmet er sich dem Gartenbau und dem Sammeln von Pilzen.
Offers graphic designers and illustrators advice on working with computer graphics, explains how to acheive various effects with the computer, and discusses three dimensional programs and animation
The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers
This Level Four I Can Read book is a perfect bridge to chapter books for elementary-grade kids—and it introduces the thrilling story of the Wright Brothers, flight pioneers. It's also an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous. Some people think the Wrights are crazy. Can Tom help the brothers get their dream off the ground?"Children will identify with the spirit of this boy who enthusiastically volunteered to try out the glider when there wasn't enough wind to lift the grown men," commented School Library Journal, which also praised the "carefully researched" illustrations.First Flight helps build reading confidence and pleasure while engaging young readers with compelling historical fiction.
"Když v předvečer narozenin vlezeš do postele levou nohou napřed, a než si lehneš, převrátíš polštář, pak se může stát cokoli," píše William Faulkner v kouzelném, rozmarném příběhu. Malá Dulcie se v den svých narozenin vzbudí a v pokoji najde cizího chlapce. Po kratším přemlouvání se s ním vydá na neobyčejný výlet, na němž se splní nejedno přání.