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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Meghan McCarthy tells the story of the history of movies and the creators who made them. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recounts the 1947 government investigation into the motion picture industry by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
1947: "A Cold War is brewing between communist Soviet Union and the United States. Tensions between the two countries are at an all-time high. In America, people begin to see communist threats everywhere, and the U.S. government forms a committee to investigate those threats. Even Hollywood comes under the microscope. Acclaimed...
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lights, camera, action! Most everyone is familiar with the terrifyingly realistic special effects in Jurassic Park, but how did motion pictures get their start? This title traces the history of the motion picture and highlights the technological developments that have wowed movie-going audiences for more than a century. Kids get an overview of the secrets behind some of the most extraordinary aspects of cinematography. Have you ever wondered what...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest shadow show to the blockbusters of today, discussing the transition from the silent era to "talkies" and examining specific genres such as comedy, cowboy pictures, and horror movies.
11) The movies
Author
Series
Publisher
Steck-Vaughn Library
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history of the movies from the silents to contemporary films, examining all ages and genres and identifying notable directors and their works.
13) Movie monsters
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
18) Werewolves
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
19) Young filmmakers
Author
Publisher
E. P. Dutton
Pub. Date
[1969]
Language
English
Description
Describes several films made by teenagers and discusses techniques of filming, editing, and creating a soundtrack. Also discusses different types of filming equipment available and includes a glossary of technical terms.
