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Mike Venezia

Born: in New York City, New York
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Mike was born in New York and his family moved back and forth between there and Chicago until he was 10 years old when they permanently settled in Chicago. He also graduated from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Biography: Mike is retired from the Leo Burnett Advertising agency in Chicago. He has produced over 120 books under the following series titles: Getting to know the World's Greatest Composers, Getting to know the World's Greatest Artists, Getting to know the World's Greatest Inventors & Scientists, Scientists Getting to know the US Presidents. His retirement allows him to write full time!


Awards:

Primary Literary Genre(s): Illustrator; Non-Fiction

Primary Audience(s): Children

Website: http://www.mikevenezia.com


Selected Titles


ISBN: 0516264001 OCLC:

Aaron Copland
ISBN: 9780531228678 OCLC: 1006531811

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life and style and music -- Amazon.com.

Abraham Lincoln /
ISBN: 0516226215 OCLC: 56617374

Children's Press, New York : ©2005.

Presents a short biography of the sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and chronicles his childhood, early career in law and politics, presidency during the Civil War, assassination, and more.

Albert Einstein :
ISBN: 9780531149751 OCLC: 191010640

Children's Press, New York : 2009.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the renowned physicist, discussing his theory of relativity and the ways in which it transformed the world's understanding about how the universe works.

Alexander Graham Bell :
ISBN: 9780531149768 OCLC: 191024093

Children's Press, New York : 2009.

An introduction to the life and career of the inventor of the telephone, who was also accomplished in many other ways.

Andrew Jackson :
ISBN: 0516274813 OCLC: 54007137

Mike Venezia once again uses his winning formula of combining humor with history to make learning fun. Each book in this series is an appealing mix of full-color historical images and photos, Mike's hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, and simple, factual text describing each person's path toward the nation's highest office. These biographies are peppered with humbling and funny anecdotes that bring out the humanity of each of these historical figures and help kids realize that these were real people--not just names from history books. Andrew Jackson, nicknamed "Old Hickory" by his soldiers, was a military hero and one of the roughest, toughest presidents ever. He had a hard childhood; he fought in the Revolutionary War at the age of 14 and had lost his entire family by the time it was over. He went on to become a frontier lawyer, and then a national hero after winning the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Jackson was a champion of working people. As the first president to grow up poor, he paved the way for people to take part in U.S. government even if they weren't born wealthy and well connected.

Andy Warhol
ISBN: 9780984366880 OCLC: 123197894

Getting to Know, [Chicago, Ill.] : ©2007.

An icon of Pop Art and the first modern art superstar, Andy Warhol loved the limelight. And, in this delightful animated video, he loved telling viewers the story of his life and works -- from his blue collar birth in Pittsburgh to his (much more than) 15 minutes of world-wide fame.

Benjamin Franklin :
ISBN: 9780531237014 OCLC: 297413727

Children's Press, New York : 2010.

Presents an introduction to the inventions and discoveries of Benjamin Franklin, one of the nation's most beloved figures.

Benjamin Harrison :
ISBN: 0516226282 OCLC: 59879612

Children's Press, New York : ©2006.

A short look at the life and career of our twenty-third president.

Bill Clinton :
ISBN: 9780516226460 OCLC: 77494501

Children's Press/Scholastic, New York : ©2008.

Highlights the life and political career of the forty-second president of the United States, who is often associated with the sex scandal that occurred during his second term in office.

Calvin Coolidge
ISBN: 9780516226347 OCLC: 63108301

Children's Press, New York : ©2007.

Brief biography of Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth president of the United States.

Camille Pissarro
ISBN: 0516225774 OCLC: 50722186

Children's Press, New York : ©2003.

Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century French painter, Camille Pissarro.

Charles Drew :
ISBN: 0531237257 OCLC: 232656595

Children's Press, New York : 2009.

Biography of Dr. Charles Drew.

Chester A. Arthur :
ISBN: 0516226266 OCLC: 60245483

Children's Press, New York : 2006.

The life and career of our twenty-first president.

Claude Monet
ISBN: 9780531225400 OCLC: 872419534

Briefly recounts the French impressionist painter's life and work.

Da Vinci /
ISBN: 0516422758 OCLC: 18984843

Traces the life of the Renaissance artist and analyzes some of his paintings. Reproductions of Leonardo's works are presented along with cartoon-style illustrations from the author that depict characters, often in humorous activities. The text is very simple & entertaining. Along with learning about Leonardo's life, readers are encouraged to look at details in his paintings. Part of the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series -- Adapted from publisher.

Daniel Hale Williams
ISBN: 9781448742035 OCLC: 646110699

Paw Prints 2010.

Diego Rivera /
ISBN: 0516422995 OCLC: 30319760

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1994.

A biography of the Mexican artist who wanted to bring art to the masses through the medium of murals.

Diego Velázquez
ISBN: 0516225804 OCLC: 51931267

Children's Press, New York : 2004.

Describes the life and career of the seventeenth-century Spanish artist famous for his portraits of royalty.

Dorothea Lange /
ISBN: 0516271717 OCLC: 42921304

Discusses the life and work of the twentieth century American photographer, Dorothea Lange.

Duke Ellington
ISBN: 9780531226582 OCLC: 987376229

An introduction to the life and career of musician and composer Duke Ellington.

Dwight D. Eisenhower :
ISBN: 9780516226385 OCLC: 70660111

Children's Press, New York : 2007.

Examines the life and career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the thirty-fourth president of the United States.--Source other than the Library of Congress.

Edgar Degas
ISBN: 9780984366835 OCLC: 635599288

Getting to Know, [Chicago, Ill.] : ©2010.

When is an impressionist not an impressionist? When he's Edgar Degas. He shows his works with Cassatt, Monet, and Renoir, but never considered his art to be 'impressionist' art. Why not? Young viewers will learn the reasons from an animated Degas himself as they watch him tell the story of his life and artistic career.

Edward Hopper.
ISBN: 9781451784107 OCLC: 810113151

Paw Prints 2012.

El Greco
ISBN: 9780531221907 OCLC: 950083646

A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.

Eugène Delacroix
ISBN: 0516225766 OCLC: 50023073

Children's Press, New York : ©2003.

Describes the life and career of the nineteenth-century French artist Eugène Delacroix, whose experiments with color and scenes of action led to Impressionism and other modern art styles.

Faith Ringgold
ISBN: 9780531185261 OCLC: 123377366

Children's Press, New York : 2008.

Examines the work and life of Faith Ringgold.

Francisco Goya
ISBN: 9780531216675 OCLC: 922970862

Examines the life and work of the Spanish artist, describing and giving examples of his art.

Franklin D. Roosevelt :
ISBN: 9781442008298 OCLC: 308170038

Paw Prints, 2009.

Franklin Pierce :
ISBN: 0516226193 OCLC: 56617372

Children's Press, New York : ©2005.

Presents a short biography of the fourteenth President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, and chronicles his childhood, early career in law and politics, participation in the Mexican War, presidency, and more.

Frederic Chopin
ISBN: 9780531226575 OCLC: 987376083

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life and style and music.

Frederic Remington
ISBN: 0516224972 OCLC: 49031856

Children's Presss, New York : ©2002.

Describes the life and career of the late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century artist who is best known for his paintings and sculptures of the American West.

Frédéric Chopin /
ISBN: 0516265342 OCLC: 40716141

Children's Press, New York : ©1999.

Describes the life and work of the nineteenth-century Polish composer who invented beautiful music for the piano and new ways of playing it.

Frida Kahlo
ISBN: 9780531212592 OCLC: 910802576

Learn about Frida Kahlo, one of the world's greatest artists.

George Bush :
ISBN: 0516226452 OCLC: 77708561

Children's Press/Scholastic, New York : ©2008.

A short biography of the 41st president of the United States.

George Gershwin
ISBN: 9780531226599 OCLC: 987369070

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life and style and music.

George Handel
ISBN: 9780531228708 OCLC: 1006536560

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of George Handel's life, style, and music.

George W. Bush :
ISBN: 9780516226491 OCLC: 77573009

Children's Press/Scholastic, New York : ©2008.

Highlights the life and political career of the forty-third president of the United States, who is most well known for his War on Terror in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred early in his first term in office.

George Washington :
ISBN: 9781442007963 OCLC: 308169495

Paw Prints, 2009.

Georges Seurat /
ISBN: 0516278134 OCLC: 49031860

Children's Press, New York : ©2002.

Describes the life and career of the nineteenth-century French Neo-Impressionist artist Georges Seurat, best known for inventing the painting technique known as Pointillism.

Georgia O'Keeffe /
ISBN: 0531212912 OCLC: 891610209

"Introduces the reader to the artist Georgia O'Keeffe"--

Gerald R. Ford :
ISBN: 9780516226422 OCLC: 77494502

Children's Press/Scholastic, New York : ©2008.

Highlights the life and political career of the thirty-eighth president of the United States, who became president after his predecessor resigned.

Giotto
ISBN: 0516215922 OCLC: 42072152

Children's Press, New York : ©2000.

Discusses the life and work of Giotto, considered the most important Italian artist of the fourteenth century.

Grandma Moses.
ISBN: 9781448730742 OCLC: 609540528

Paw Prints 2010.

Grant Wood
ISBN: 0516422847 OCLC: 32133674

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1995.

Relates the artistic career of the Iowan who painted people, life, and customs of the American Midwest and whose style became known as Regionalism.

Grover Cleveland :
ISBN: 0516226274 OCLC: 60245492

Children's Press, New York : ©2006.

A biography of the minister's son who rose from being an honest city lawyer to serving as the twenty-second and twenty-fourth president of the United States.

Harry S. Truman :
ISBN: 9780516226378 OCLC: 70660110

Children's Press, New York : 2007.

Examines the life and career of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States.--Source other than the Library of Congress.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
ISBN: 0516422839 OCLC: 31287816

Recounts the artist's childhood, describes influences on his work, and looks at several of his major paintings and posters.

Henri Matisse.
ISBN: 9781439599778 OCLC: 299715347

Paw Prints 2009.

Henri Rousseau
ISBN: 9780516269986 OCLC: 47756329

Children's Press, New York : ©2002.

An introduction to the life and work of the nineteenth-century French artist Henri Rousseau.

Henry Ford :
ISBN: 0531237265 OCLC: 232605739

Children's Press, New York, NY : ©2009.

An introduction to the life and career of the automobile engineer and industrialist Henry Ford.

Herbert Hoover
ISBN: 0516226355 OCLC: 63178756

A brief biography of the thirty-first president of the United States, describing his career as mining engineer, businessman, and president during the Great Depression.

Horace Pippin
ISBN: 9780531185278 OCLC: 123377367

Children's Press, New York : 2008.

Biography of the self-taught African American painter Horace Pippen.

Igor Stravinsky
ISBN: 0516260766 OCLC: 34412495

Children's Press, New York : ©1996.

The life story of the Russian composer known for his musical innovations.

Jackson Pollock
ISBN: 0516022989 OCLC: 29185276

Describes the life and work of an American painter, describing and giving examples of his art.

Jacob Lawrence
ISBN: 0516210122 OCLC: 40862009

Children's Press, New York : ©1999.

A biography of the African American painter who used his art to tell stories about the lives of individual Blacks and historical events important in the lives of his people.

James A. Garfield :
ISBN: 0516226223 OCLC: 60245481

Children's Press, New York : 2006.

A short, humorous biography of President James A. Garfield.

James Buchanan :
ISBN: 0516226207 OCLC: 56617375

Children's Press, New York : ©2005.

Learn about the 15th president of the United States.

James K. Polk :
ISBN: 0516226169 OCLC: 54007156

Children's Press, New York : 2005.

A biography of President Polk, who greatly added to the territory of the United States especially during the Mexican War.

James Madison
ISBN: 9780516226095 OCLC: 52887181

Children's Press, New York : ©2004.

An introduction to the life of James Madison, a man of poor health who could not fight in the Revolutionary War but whose ideas formed the core of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and who became the nation's fourth president.

James McNeill Whistler
ISBN: 0516225782 OCLC: 51518451

Children's Press, New York : ©2003.

Describes the life and work of the American-born painter who spent much of his life abroad.

James Monroe
ISBN: 9780516226101 OCLC: 52727355

Children's Press, New York : ©2004.

An introduction to the life of James Monroe, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's fifth president and was subsequently reelected.

Jane Goodall :
ISBN: 0531223523 OCLC: 427704557

Children's Press, New York : 2010.

An introduction to the life and career of primatologist Jane Goodall.

Johann Sebastian Bach
ISBN: 053122242X OCLC: 960043586

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life, style and music.

Johannes Brahms
ISBN: 0516210564 OCLC: 39532725

Children's Press, New York : ©1999.

Presents a biography of the nineteenth-century German composer who combined both classical and romantic musical styles to compose his lively songs and powerful symphonies.

Johannes Vermeer
ISBN: 0516222821 OCLC: 47717789

Children's Press, New York : ©2002.

An overview of the life and work of the seventeenth-century Dutch painter, famous for creating realistic scenes of everyday life.

John Adams :
ISBN: 9781442007932 OCLC: 308169457

Paw Prints, 2009.

John F. Kennedy :
ISBN: 9780516226392 OCLC: 70660113

Children's Press, New York : 2007.

Examines the life and career of John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the United States.--Source other than the Library of Congress.

John Philip Sousa
ISBN: 0531233723 OCLC: 1006521020

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of John Philip Sousa's life, style, and music.

John Quincy Adams
ISBN: 0516226118 OCLC: 52728899

Children's Press, New York : ©2004.

An introduction to the life of John Qincy Adams, son of the second president who himself became the sixth president.

John Tyler :
ISBN: 0516226150 OCLC: 54007152

Children's Press, New York : 2005.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the first United States vice president to assume the presidency.

Leonard Bernstein
ISBN: 9780531226568 OCLC: 987376443

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life and style and music.--Amazon.com.

Leonardo da Vinci
ISBN: 9780531213124 OCLC: 891610208

Introduces the reader to the artist Leonardo da Vinci--

Lise Meitner
ISBN: 9781442094871 OCLC: 500819707

Paw Prints 2010.

Ludwig van Beethoven
ISBN: 0531222411 OCLC: 960043613

An introduction of the famous composer born in 1770.

Luis Alvarez :
ISBN: 9780531207772 OCLC: 298325732

Children's Press, New York : 2010.

A short biography of physicist Luis Alvarez.

Lyndon B. Johnson :
ISBN: 9780516226408 OCLC: 70660114

Children's Press, New York : 2007.

Examines the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson, the thirty-sixth president of the United States.--Source other than the Library of Congress.

Marc Chagall
ISBN: B01NBQ37G4 OCLC:

Marie Curie :
ISBN: 053122208X OCLC: 191010630

Children's Press, New York : 2009.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born scientist whose studies of radioactivity lead to the discovery of two new elements, for which she received two Nobel Prizes.

Martin Van Buren
ISBN: 0516226134 OCLC: 54007142

Children's Press, New York : 2004.

Learn about the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren.

Mary Cassatt
ISBN: 0531212920 OCLC: 895388395

Introduces the reader to the artist Mary Cassatt--

Mary Leakey :
ISBN: 9780531237274 OCLC: 232786293

Children's Press, New York : ©2009.

An introduction to the life and career of the anthropologist and archaeologist Mary Leakey.

Michelangelo
ISBN: 9780531219775 OCLC: 878117358

Briefly recounts the Italian renaissance painter and sculptor's life and work.

Millard Fillmore :
ISBN: 0516226185 OCLC: 56617376

Children's Press, New York : ©2005.

Highlights the life of the thirteenth president of the United States, who alienated both the North and the South while trying to avoid the Civil War and improved foreign relations.

Monet /
ISBN: 0516422766 OCLC: 20721896

"Traces the life of the Impressionist painter and analyzes some of his paintings"--Title page verso.

Norman Rockwell
ISBN: 0516215949 OCLC: 42976788

Children's Press, New York : ©2000.

Examines the life and work of the twentieth-century artist Norman Rockwell, who painted familiar everyday scenes that people felt were part of their own lives.

Pablo Picasso
ISBN: 9780531219768 OCLC: 872419547

Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.

Paul Cezanne.
ISBN: 9781518237171 OCLC: 959259209

Paw Prints, 2016.

Paul Gauguin
ISBN: 9780531216668 OCLC: 921310760

Briefly describes the life and work of the nineteenth-century French artist known for his paintings of the South Pacific.

Paul Klee
ISBN: 0516022946 OCLC: 23463726

Discusses, in simple text, the life and work of the abstract painter, focusing on his use of color, shape, and symbolism--Title page verso.

Peter Tchaikovsky
ISBN: 0531233715 OCLC: 1006536030

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life and style and music -- Amazon.com.

Picasso /
ISBN: 0516422715 OCLC: 17296213

Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.

Pierre Auguste Renoir.
ISBN: 9781518237195 OCLC: 959259210

Paw Prints, 2016.

Pieter bruegel.
ISBN: 0516422790 OCLC: 232573987

Scholastic, Inc., [Place of publication not identified] : 1993.

Rachel Carson :
ISBN: 9780531237045 OCLC: 298325728

Children's Press, New York : ©2010.

Profiles the life and career of the scientist Rachel Carson.

Raphael /
ISBN: 0516272853 OCLC: 44803026

A biography of the Italian painter Raphael. Includes pictures of some of his works.

Rembrandt
ISBN: 9780531213131 OCLC: 895388396

Introduces the reader to the artist Rembrandt--

René Magritte
ISBN: B017WQKJGE OCLC:

Richard M. Nixon :
ISBN: 9780516226415 OCLC: 70660103

Children's Press, New York : 2007.

Examines the life and career of Richard M. Nixon, the thirty-seventh president of the United States.--Source other than the Library of Congress.

Ronald Reagan :
ISBN: 9780516226446 OCLC: 77573011

Children's Press/Scholastic, New York : ©2008.

Highlights the life and political career of the fortieth president of the United States, who was a movie and television actor before he entered politics.

Roy Lichtenstein
ISBN: 0516220306 OCLC: 44732226

Children's Press, New York : ©2001.

Examines the life and work of the twentieth-century American artist whose paintings of cartoon panels, advertisements, and other subjects from popular culture helped to establish the artistic movement known as Pop Art.

Rutherford B. Hayes :
ISBN: 051622624X OCLC: 60245479

Children's Press, New York : ©2006.

Biography of the nineteenth president of the United States.

Salvador Dali /
ISBN: 0516422960 OCLC: 27013908

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1993.

Briefly describes the life and work of the twentieth-century Spanish surrealist painter, describing and giving examples of his art.

Sandro Botticelli
ISBN: 9780531221884 OCLC: 950084244

A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.

Stephen Hawking :
ISBN: 9781442075443 OCLC: 232636713

Children's Press, New York : ©2009.

An introduction to the life and career of the physicist Stephen Hawking.

Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak :
ISBN: 9780531237304 OCLC: 427704558

Children's Press, New York : 2010.

An introduction to the lives and careers of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, founders of Apple Computer, Inc.

The Beatles /
ISBN: 0516261479 OCLC: 35856115

Children's Press, New York : ©1997.

Tells the story of the world's most celebrated and influential rock group.

The Wright brothers :
ISBN: 0531223531 OCLC: 427757223

Children's Press, New York : 2010.

An introduction to the lives and careers of brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, who built and flew the first successful powered airplane.

Theodore Roosevelt :
ISBN: 0516226304 OCLC: 63108302

Children's Press, New York : ©2007.

A short look at the life of a very influential president.

Thomas Edison :
ISBN: 0531149781 OCLC: 191010636

Children's Press, New York : ©2009.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the scientist who was responsible for more than one thousand inventions, including the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the first movie camera.

Thomas Jefferson :
ISBN: 0516226088 OCLC: 51505726

An introduction to the life of Thomas Jefferson, a man whose ideas helped create a new kind of government and who became the nation's third president.

Ulysses S. Grant
ISBN: 0516226231 OCLC: 56617373

Children's Press, New York : ©2005.

Examines the life and times of the eighteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life as well as his military and political careers.

Van Gogh /
ISBN: 051642274X OCLC: 17805778

Briefly examines the life and work of the nineteenth-century Dutchman who was one of the greatest artists of all time.

Vincent Van Gogh.
ISBN: 9781518237232 OCLC: 959259395

Paw Prints, 2016.

William Henry Harrison :
ISBN: 0516226142 OCLC: 54007147

Children's Press, New York : 2005.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the United States president who served the shortest time in office.

William Howard Taft :
ISBN: 0516226312 OCLC: 63108303

Children's Press, New York : ©2007.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the twenty-seventh president of the United States, also the only man in history to hold the top job in two of the three branches of United States government.

William McKinley :
ISBN: 0516226290 OCLC: 60245493

Children's Press, New York : 2006.

A look at the early life, military career, and political life of the president who was assassinated in 1901 during his second term.

Winslow Homer
ISBN: 0516225790 OCLC: 51985073

Children's Press, New York : ©2004.

A brief biography of the 19th century American artist Winslow Homer.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
ISBN: 9780531220580 OCLC: 32275097

Childrens Press, Chicago : ©1995.

A biography of the child prodigy who wrote more than 800 pieces of music before his untimely death at thirty-five.

Zachary Taylor :
ISBN: 0516226177 OCLC: 54852852

Children's Press, New York : 2005.

A biography of President Taylor, a hero of the Mexican War, who decided that the residents of newly acquired territories should decide whether or not to allow slavery.

 

 

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