Introduce your kids to the giants of art! For kids in grades 1-4 , ages 5-8, ATOS: 4.9, Fountas & Pinnell: S, Lexile: 825 - Michelangelo Buonarroti , his life, and his works of art, arranged in chronological order - Beautiful reproductions of Michelangelo's most enduring sculptures and paintings - Part of the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program , a digital educational tool used to monitor and manage students' independent reading practices and reading comprehension Learn about the 16th century genius who created some of the most enduring and revered works of art as told through the eyes of his constant companion, Fresca, a Pomeranian! Frenca recounts Michelangelo's early days in Florence, Italy where, at the age of 13, he was selected to apprentice under a famed painter, to being selected by the head of the wealthiest family in Florence to live in his palace and study sculpture. From his move to Rome where he was commissioned by a cardinal to sculpt one of his most famous pieces through his Sistine Chapel masterpiece and his design of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, Fresca enlightens young readers on the magnificence of this brilliant Renaissance artist! Beautiful chronologically arranged reproductions of many of his sculptures and paintings are featured throughout the book, plus further reading and website recommendations, maps, a glossary, and an index. This content is developed for young readers, grades 1-4 (ages 5-8), and is part of the acclaimed Renaissance Accelerated Reader program. Encourage your child's interest in art history, with Brush with Greatness: Michelangelo Buonarroti ! "This is a truly delightful series that offers young readers an engaging connection to some of our greatest artists." — Susquehanna Art Museum "I love how Brush with Greatness introduces kids to the story behind the artist, giving children the ability to explore masterpieces with context." — Holly Homer, Kids Activities Blog founder & author ...these should pair nicely with art-related curricula...the reproductions of the masterworks steal the show and are the heart of the series...the series would make for a useful addition to introductory art units. - School Library Journal In sixteenth-century Florence, Italy, a young aspiring artist was specially chosen to live in a palace and study sculpture. This remarkable talent went on to become one of the most revered artists whose works continue to be admired today. Explore Michelangelo's fascinating life through the eyes of his companion, Fresca. Learn how his brilliance led to him creating some of his most famous and lasting pieces, including the statue of David and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Beautiful reproductions of many of his paintings and sculptures. - Further reading and website recommendations. - Map, glossary, and index. Learn About Other Famous Artists in the Brush with Greatness Series Claude Monet - Leonardo da Vinci - Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Rembrandt van Rijn - Vincent van Gogh "This is a truly delightful series that offers young readers an engaging connection to some of our greatest artists." — Susquehanna Art Museum "These should pair nicely with art-related curricula . . . the reproductions of the masterworks steal the show and are the heart of the series . . . the series would make for a useful addition to introductory art units." — School Library Journal "I love how Brush with Greatness introduces kids to the story behind the artist, giving children the ability to explore masterpieces with context." — Holly Homer, Kids Activities Blog founder & author