{"title":"Smart Reads For Kids Ser","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"children-s-educational-book-book-fiona-holt-9781492742463","title":"Children's Educational Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eABOUT 'SMART READS for Kids'...Love Art, Love Learning\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWelcome. Designed to expand and inspire young minds; this is a range of short educational books for ages 7+. Although one great artist's (and in this case scientist's) life and work are always the central theme, wider learning is encouraged as follows: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeography \u0026amp; History\u003c\/b\u003e. Locations or events mentioned are always accompanied by a colorful map or a snippet of history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e. A manageable number of new words are introduced and reused. They are always in bold with clear definitions and pronunciations. 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Enjoy Leo's adventures in a world of magical and mischievous art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREVIEWS OF BOOKS IN THIS SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove, love, love this book  Great addition to our homeschool art books. I hope this becomes a series... would love to get more -Customer, Iowa\u003cbr\u003eI wanted to do some painting myself after I read this book, I've learnt so much-Customer, UK\u003cbr\u003eThis story was fab. 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