Download or read book Watch Out for Flying Kids written by Cynthia Levinson and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can circus change the world? Award-winning author Cynthia Levinson reveals the inspiring real-life stories of Black and white American kids and Jewish and Arab kids from Israel as they join forces to learn from each other and create remarkable circus performances. Welcome to the world of social circus—a movement that brings kids from different worlds together to perform amazing acts on a professional level! Watch from your seats as we follow the participants of two specific circuses: Circus Harmony in St. Louis, whose participants are inner-city and suburban Black and white kids, and Circus Galilee in Israel, whose participants are Jewish and Arab. The members may be from different demographics, different races, and different religions, but they work together to learn not how to overcome assumptions, animosity, and obstacles, and also to put their trust in the hands of people who may be very different from themselves. Featuring in-depth one-on-one interviews, extensive research, and engaging storytelling, this inspiring book highlights stories of collaboration, compromise, and overcoming obstacles. Includes informational sidebars and photographs throughout.

Download or read book Kids Perform Circus Arts written by Bobbie Kalman and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids Perform Circus Arts shows exciting pictures of ordinary children performing extraordinary circus acts at camp, school, and on vacation, while explaining the work behind their feats.

Download or read book 101 Circus Games for Children written by Paul Rooyackers and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents instructions for 101 games, acts, and tricks inspired by the circus, categorized by four different age groups, with ideas for props and musical accompaniment.

Download or read book Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta written by Aglaja Veteranyi and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nomadic family of circus performers, refugees from Romania, travels through Europe and Africa by caravan. The mother's death-defying act causes constant anxiety for her two daughters, who voice their fears through a grisly communal fairy tale about a child being cooked alive in polenta--but their real life is no less of a dark fable, and one that seems just as unlikely to have a happy ending. An actor and performance artist as well as a poet and novelist, Veteranyi was acclaimed for her seemingly "artless" narrative voice, in which pain and hilarity always vie for the upper hand--a voice at once lyrical and jaded, prurient and spiritual, comical and horrifying.

Download or read book DIY Circus Lab for Kids written by Jackie Leigh Davis and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produce your own circus! Make your own stilts, juggling sticks, and tightrope, then learn to use them; master the human pyramid; discover how to create your own circus acts and shows; and much more with DIY Circus Lab for Kids. Companion online video tutorials for every prop and skill make learning easy. Veteran circus educator Jackie Leigh Davis takes you, step by step, through the props and skills you need to perform all the major circus arts: Acrobatics, acrobalance, and human pyramids Balance arts Clowning Gyroscopic and toss juggling You’ll learn how to make juggling balls, a hoola hoop, a rola bola, a clown nose and hat, and a pair of poi, among other circus essentials. With these props, you’ll learn how to juggle, hoop, balance, perform clown gags, and more. Photo demonstrations, numbered steps, and online tutorials ensure you’ll understand exactly how to make the props and perform the skills. Did you know that a tight rope walker in Ancient Greece was called a funambulus? Or that female jugglers can be found pictured in 4,000-year-old hieroglyphs on the wall of an Egyptian tomb? DIYCircus Lab for Kids includes the history of each family of circus skills. “Circademics” sidebars explore the science and academics behind the circus activities, like how the brain changes when you learn how to juggle. “Circussecrets” sidebars throughout connect circus arts to social and emotional skills, like listening, persistence, and asking for and giving help. Many of the skills in this book are safe enough for kids to do themselves, with a few requiring an adult “spotter” so families or classes can enjoy them together. Once you’ve learned how to create your own circus with DIY Circus Lab for Kids, you can also: host a circus prop–making party, start a juggling club at school, clown at a senior center or daycare, start a community circus meet-up in a park, or integrate circus themes into your school's curriculum—the opportunities for circus fun are endless. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even bugs—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Download or read book Sidewalk Circus written by Paul Fleischman and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl watches as the activities across the street from her bus stop become a circus.

Download or read book Don t Put Yourself Down in Circus Town written by Frank J. Sileo and published by American Psychological Association. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fun book, children will hear how Ringmaster Rick fosters confidence in his fellow circus performers by discouraging self-talk and put-down statements, encouraging them to be persistent and to ask for help, and by focusing on effort not results. With practice and time, they learn to bounce back from mistakes and feel more confident. Includes a “Note to Parents.”

Download or read book Circus of Wonders written by Elizabeth Macneal and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 internationally bestselling author of the “lush, evocative Gothic” (The New York Times Book Review) The Doll Factory comes an atmospheric and spectacular novel about a woman transformed by the arrival of a Victorian circus of wonders—“as moving as it is deeply entertaining” (Daniel Mason, New York Times bestselling author). Step up, step up! In 1860s England, circus mania is sweeping the nation. Crowds jostle for a glimpse of the lion-tamers, the dazzling trapeze artists and, most thrilling of all, the so-called “human wonders.” When Jasper Jupiter’s Circus of Wonders pitches its tent in a poor coastal town, the life of one young girl changes forever. Sold to the ringmaster as a “leopard girl” because of the birthmarks that cover her body, Nell is utterly devastated. But as she grows close to the other performers, she finds herself enchanted by the glittering freedom of the circus, and by her own role as the Queen of the Moon and Stars. Before long, Nell’s fame spreads across the world—and with it, a chance for Jasper Jupiter to grow his own name and fortune. But what happens when her fame begins to eclipse his own, when even Jasper’s loyal brother Toby becomes captivated by Nell? No longer the quiet flower-picker, Nell knows her own place in the world, and she will fight for it. Circus of Wonders is a beautiful story about the “complex dance between exploitation and empowerment, and the question of what it really means to have control over your own life” (Naomi Ishiguro, author of Escape Routes).

Download or read book The Circus and Victorian Society written by Brenda Assael and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This conflict informs us not only of the complicated role that the circus played in Victorian society but provides a unique view into a collective psyche fraught by contradiction and anxiety.

Download or read book Baby Clown written by Kara LaReau and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist introduce an adorable new circus star — who won’t stop wailing! When Frieda and Boffo Clown have a baby, everyone in the circus is over the moon. But there is just one problem: Baby Clown won’t stop crying! Frieda and Boffo try everything: putting on their silliest faces, driving him around in their tiny car. They even try taking off his red nose and big shoes. But that just makes Baby Clown cry more. Can Frieda and Boffo turn his little clown frown upside down in time for the sold-out show? Kara LaReau deftly juggles wit and warmth in this hilarious nod to parental persistence, while Matthew Cordell’s big-top-bright illustrations bring Baby Clown and his circus family to humorously frazzled life. Older siblings, in particular, will step right up to this applause-worthy picture book, joining Baby Clown in many a heartfelt “WAAAAH!”

Download or read book Entertaining Children written by G. Arrighi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children have been exploited as performers and wooed energetically as consumers throughout history. These essays offer scholarly investigations into the employment and participation of children in the entertainment industry with examples drawn from historical and contemporary contexts.

Download or read book The Night Circus written by Erin Morgenstern and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the spellbinding novel that captured the world's imagination. • "Part love story, part fable ... defies both genres and expectations." —The Boston Globe The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.

Download or read book Strange Dislocations written by Carolyn Steedman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the perspectives of social and cultural history, and the history of psychology and physiology, Strange Dislocations traces a search for the self, for a past that is lost and gone, and the ways in which, over the last hundred years, the lost vision has come to assume the form of a child.

Download or read book Circus Coloring Book written by Nitya N Tupili and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step right up and join the greatest show on earth with the Circus Coloring Book! This delightful activity book is bursting with whimsical illustrations that will ignite the imaginations of children of all ages. Filled with 30+ detailed drawings of classic circus performers and attractions, this coloring book invites young artists on a captivating journey under the big top. From playful lion tamers and acrobatic trapeze artists to majestic elephants and striped-tent backdrops, each page offers a new opportunity to bring the magic and wonder of the circus to life. Whether your little one is a budding colorist or simply loves the thrill of the circus, this coloring book promises hours of creative fun and entertainment. With a wide variety of complexity levels, it's suitable for preschoolers just discovering their artistic talents all the way up to elementary school students refining their coloring skills. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, the pages are perforated for easy removal, allowing children to display their masterpieces with pride. The durable, lay-flat binding ensures a smooth, comfortable coloring experience from start to finish. Spark your child's imagination and let their creativity shine as they transform the Circus Coloring Book's enchanting illustrations into vibrant works of art. This engaging activity book makes the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, road trips, or any occasion when you want to ignite a child's sense of wonder and excitement. Run away to the circus today with the Circus Coloring Book - where the only limit is the reach of your child's imagination! Unleash the Magic of the Circus The Circus Coloring Book is more than just a collection of black and white outlines waiting to be filled in - it's a gateway to a world of boundless imagination and endless possibilities. With each stroke of the crayon or marker, children can transport themselves to the center ring, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and spectacle of the big top. From the moment they open the book, young readers will be captivated by the vibrant, whimsical illustrations that capture the essence of classic circus acts and characters. Detailed drawings of daring acrobats, mischievous clowns, majestic elephants, and more invite children to dive into the colorful, larger-than-life world of the circus. As they bring these incredible images to life with their own unique color palettes, children will have the opportunity to flex their creative muscles and problem-solving skills. Deciding which hues to use, blending colors, and staying within the lines all contribute to the development of fine motor skills and artistic expression. But the benefits of the Circus Coloring Book extend far beyond just coloring. The act of engaging with these circus-themed illustrations can also help foster important cognitive and social-emotional skills in young learners: Imagination and Storytelling: The diverse cast of circus characters and settings encourages children to use their imagination to craft their own narratives and adventures. They can imagine themselves as the star performer, dreaming up their own daring feats and entertaining the crowd. Emotional Intelligence: As children color the different circus performers, they may connect with the characters' expressions and moods. This can spark discussions about emotions, empathy, and how to navigate social situations. Attention to Detail: Meticulously coloring the intricate circus illustrations requires focus, patience, and attention to detail - all valuable skills that translate to academic and real-world success. Whether your child is an aspiring artist, a circus enthusiast, or simply loves to color, the Circus Coloring Book provides a world of creative enrichment and engaging fun. Unleash the magic of the big top and watch your little one's imagination soar!

Download or read book Slim Jack Or The History Of A Circus boy written by American Sunday-School Union and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming children's book tells the story of Slim Jack, a young boy who runs away to join the circus. Through Jack's adventures with acrobats, clowns, and other circus performers, readers learn about the value of hard work, perseverance, and friendship. This delightful book is illustrated with whimsical drawings that will capture the imaginations of young readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Indian Circus written by Mary Ellen Mark and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1993 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mary Ellen Mark fell in love with the Indian circus in 1969, during her first trip to India. As she watched a huge hippopotamus walk around the ring with its mouth wide open, wearing a pink tutu, she was struck by the beauty and innocence of the show. She returned to India many times, and in 1989 and 1990 she devoted six months to photographing eighteen circuses, following them around the continent by train, plane, van, and auto-rickshaw. Secretive, highly competitive, and each a closed, self-sufficient society, the circuses embody what Mark calls "a poetry and a craziness that are still uncorrupted, and honest, and pure."" "Beautifully printed in tritone, this remarkable collection of photographs captures the texture of circus life outside of the ring - exhausting, humorous, poignant, and often bizarre - as well as the affection and devotion that the performers have for each other and their animals." "Indian Circus is documentary photography at its finest. The photographs are not only compelling portraits of the performers, but also eloquent and poetic narratives about life in the Indian circus."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Download or read book Circus Performers written by Diana Noonan and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circus performers are very athletic people. They have special skills they use to entertain their audience. Circus performers can juggle, balance or perform an acrobatics act high up in the air! Some performers do amazing magic tricks. You can learn to do your own magic tricks to amaze your friends and family.