Frida kahlo, hardcover/isabel munoz

Description Meet artist Frida Kahlo and find out about her life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography.

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo created vibrantly hued paintings .

and led an equally colorful life.

Known for her self-portraits, she became a feminist icon whose work now sells for millions of dollars.

This lively biography looks at Fridas childhood--including her bout with polio--as well as her devotion to Mexican culture and political causes; the bus accident that left her in chronic pain but also sparked her career; and her marriage to Diego Rivera.

Appealing illustrations, information on her breakthroughs and successes, and an index of major events reveal how Frida left her mark on humanity.

A timeline and simple quiz help kids test their understanding and knowledge.