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Art School (in a book)
An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.Do you love art and want to know more but don''t know where to start? Introducing Art School (in a book), a virtual gallery where you can see the most exciting contemporary artists of today, as well as some of the greatest from the twentieth century, including Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo.And who are the visionaries, the icons, the ones to watch now? With works by Marina Abramović, Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread and David Hockney, study the art of 20 key artists working today, find out what inspires them, how they work and the meaning behind their art.With Russell and Robert as your guides you will also discover the artist within you, with tips on new ways of seeing and reacting to the world around you and guidance on how you can develop your own creativity.
Classic Football Heroes: McGrath (Super Stoppers)
<p><b>FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!</b><br><br>Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.<br><br>Name: Paul McGrath<br>Nationality: English / Irish<br>Hero Rating: TBC<br><br>Growing up in the foster care system, Paul McGrath found an outlet in sports and began his footballing career in his early twenties, playing for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Cup. In 1982, McGrath moved to Manchester United and then Aston Villa, earning himself legendary status. It was on the global stage of the 1990 World Cup, playing for Ireland, that McGrath's masterful defending and skilful performance truly impressed the world, securing him a permanent place in the hearts of Irish football fans.<br><br><i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i> is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.<br><br>Collect them all! Also available in the SUPER STOPPERS range: <i>Van Dijk</i>, <i>Earps</i>, <i>Alisson</i>, <i>Alexander-Arnold</i>, <i>Pickford,</i> <i>Williamson</i>, <i>Ramos,</i> <i>Robertson</i>, <i>Neuer </i>and <i>Maguire</i><i>.</i></p>
XO Ballerina Big Sis
Go backstage with beloved prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she speaks to young dancers everywhere in this delightful and inspiring ballet book for children. Filled with practical advice, how-tos, insider tips, and lots of love, XO Ballerina Big Sis shares Tiler Peck’s insider insights and hard-won knowledge about everything you want to know about ballet. Learn how to properly prepare for class, handle new roles, prep your toe shoes, control stage fright, deal with injuries, manage competition, and stay positive and focused – all delivered with Tiler’s personal touch, humour, and big heart. An inspirational, must-own ballet book for kids and tweens:Features advice for aspiring ballet dancers from Tiler Peck – the internationally acclaimed Principal Dancer with the New York City BalletTiler’s uplifting and supportive manner will inspire young dancers who need a ‘ballet big sister’, with advice on difficult topics like puberty and nutrition, alongside encouragement and pro tipsA wonderful dance book for girls 8-12, and a great gift for kids with an interest in performance, theatre, drama, and musicThis is an essential handbook for budding ballerinas (and their dance mums and dads!), beautifully organised and illustrated to answer all your questions about ballet's challenges and rewards. From the best ballet big sis ever, XO Ballerina Big Sis is written by a dance luminary who is widely recognised as one of the top ballerinas of our time. With her first non-fiction book, her insights are available to everyone!
The Lost Golden City of Luxor
Working near Luxor, Egypt, in 2020, archaeologists made a stunning discovery - the remains of a well-preserved city! Details uncovered within this remarkable find allowed experts to figure out how old the city likely was and who was pharaoh when it was built, among other important historical information. Known as “the dazzling Aten”, this lost city had long been known to historians. But previous attempts to find it had failed. Ongoing excavation of the site continues to reveal more and more of its structures and artefacts, offering new insights into ancient Egypt’s fascinating history.
The Secrets of Mushrooms
The history of mushrooms is millions of years long, and they are incredibly mysterious living beings. They are neither plants nor animals. So how do they live and what secrets do they hide? Discover everything you need to know about mushrooms'' existence, from what they are made of to how they are born and grow, and from how they defend themselves to how they communicate. Everything you need to know about mushrooms is packed into this handy guide written by expert authors in mycology and biodiversity & evolution, perfect for autumn and fungi enthusiasts.
A Fire Engine's Day
A fire engine zooms down the street with its lights flashing and sirens blaring. Going to a fire can be one part of a fire engine’s day. But that’s not all! How do firefighters keep the fire engines in tip-top shape? How do the fire engine’s parts work at the scene of a fire? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how firefighters use fire engines from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, levelled text and photos showing the fire engines in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.
Inside the Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Scientists have been studying it for centuries, and many today are still working to uncover its secrets. Did the ancient Egyptians use stars to guide how the Great Pyramid was built? What was the purpose of the two mysterious narrow shafts extending from the King’s Chamber to the outside walls? And how did workers move the massive limestone blocks into place? One thing is certain: even after thousands of years, this remarkable ancient Egyptian structure remains one of the greatest achievements of humankind.
Up and Down
Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information about our planet in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world.Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what’s up above us – clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon and things that fly. Then flip the book and read it the other way to find out what’s down beneath our feet – burrowing animals, the underground transport system, fossils, caves and the Earth’s core.Colourful illustrations by Dawn Cooper bring a multitude of vivid scenes to life, from the inside of a volcano to birds flying in bright blue skies, while expert text from Jane Burnard and Tracey Turner engages the reader in learning all about the natural world.
Who Was Katherine Johnson?
Read all about how a young Black girl who loved numbers grew into a brilliant mathematician who helped land the first person on the moon in this inspiring addition to the Who Was? series.From a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything?the number of dirty dishes she''d washed, the steps she walked to church, and even the number of leaves on the trees. By 1928, she was so intelligent and skilled at math that she was able to skip several grades and start high school at age ten! And while Katherine had to deal with racism, segregation, and prejudice throughout her life, she did not let this hold her back from becoming a mathematician. In 1953, she started working as a "human computer" at America''s space agency, now known as NASA. Katherine calculated complex equations by hand, and these calculations helped astronauts travel safely into space. She was a part of many important missions, including the Apollo 11 mission that put the first person on the moon.Katherine Johnson broke barriers and became a trailblazer for women and people of color in the fields of math and science, and her story in this illustrated biography shows young readers that with hard work and determination, anyone can reach for the stars!
Our Air
A lively, enlightening look at the role the air plays in our lives and our worldIt?s easy to take the air for granted. Although it?s always around us, we don?t often give it much thought. We can?t see, smell, or hear it, but we can certainly feel it move?and that breeze you feel on a windy day is part of a larger air current circling our planet and bringing us all kinds of weather. Our air gives us life, and it makes up the atmosphere that protects us. And because everyone here on Earth shares it, it?s important to take care of our air.With striking art and an expressive text, G. Brian Karas brings our air into focus and will give readers a new appreciation for this precious substance.
Who Was Vincent van Gogh?
Learn about the Dutch artist behind beloved paintings like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and over thirty self-portraits in this fascinating biography about Vincent Van Gogh for young readers.Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent''s pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world.In his brief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe.
Hispanic Star: Pedro Pascal
Read about beloved Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal in the latest installment of Hispanic Star?s series of engaging, illustrated biographies for young readers published in English and Spanish.Meet award-winning actor Pedro Pascal?once just an imaginative kid obsessed with movies. Born in Chile, Pedro spent his early years in San Antonio, Texas, where his family found asylum during the years of the Pinochet dictatorship. Fueled by the passion for cinema and theater that his parents encouraged early on, Pedro would attend NYU?s Tisch School of the Arts and immerse himself into reading screenplays and watching classic movies. Pedro Pascal would eventually become a household name, best known for his roles on Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us.Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be it.
Život je smrtelně nebezpečný!
Seznamte se s megapříšerami, které se pokoušely sežrat vaše prehistorické příbuzné. Naštěstí se jim to nepovedlo.
Napadlo vás někdy, kdo je vaším nejstarším příbuzným? Nemyslíme praprababičku z matčiny strany. Myslíme opravdu nejstaršího příbuzného na Zemi. Seznamte se s Lucou. L.U.C.A je zkratka anglického názvu Last Universal Common Ancestor a označuje našeho posledního univerzálního společného předka. Opravdu všichni pocházíme z čehosi, co vypadá jako miniaturní sopel? Nechutné?! Spíš fascinující. Jak se vyvíjel život na Zemi od prvotní bakterie až k dnešnímu člověku? Stačilo málo a život se mohl ubírat úplně jinými cestami. To, že dnes po zemi chodíme právě my, je vlastně naprosto neuvěřitelné, když tolik jiných živočišných říší nenávratně zmizelo. Trilobiti, dinosauři, obří vážky… nikdo z nich takové štěstí neměl. Život je totiž smrtelně nebezpečný! O tom by mohli naši prehistoričtí předci vyprávět! Napínavý a zábavný komiks pro zvídavé čtenáře všech věkových kategorií. Pro děti od osmi let
Planet Earth
Explore PLANET EARTH in six stunning spreads packed with succinct facts, illuminating illustrations and fun novelty elements. From pop-ups and pull-downs, to flaps and spinwheels, this book's lively format makes learning fun. Fact-filled pages illustrated in fabulous colour and brimming with information. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Author Elizabeth Cranford studied ecology and biodiversity at Victoria University, NZ. After many years in research, she now works as a freelance author and editor of books and articles on ecology and natural history. Illustrator Fonzy Nils Alfonso Cirillo aka Fonzy Nils, is an Italian illustrator, designer and visual artist. He works with a graphic language of characters, shapes and colours. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a Masters in Design, he began working as a freelance illustrator and designer. SELLING POINTS: . Fact-filled pages illustrated in fabulous colour and packed with information . Up-to-date facts on the state of our planet . Flaps, pop-ups, spinwheels and pull-downs to encourage curiosity and dexterity . Ideal for budding geographers and scientists
The Space Science Handbook
Embark on an intergalactic adventure where you''ll study bright galaxies, envision new planets, and explore futuristic technology in this imaginative science activity book for kids!The Space Science Handbook takes children on a tour of the cosmos through scientific experiments, creative projects, and demonstrations. In addition to exploring aspects of the solar system, extraterrestrial life, and space technology, this book teaches vital scientific concepts and helps children consider sociological and philosophical implications of a future in the stars. Each experiment includes a mission brief, simple instructions and diagrams, and an explanation of the science at work!Experiments include:Atmospheric Pressure: Crush a can using the Earth''s atmosphereTurbulent Flow: Study turbulent flow using milk, food coloring, and dish soapSpace Sludge: Make magnetic slimeEmergency Battery: Create a battery from potatoesWearable Electronics: Create a signaling patchand more!
All Together Now
What do families need to have fun and make memories? Each other! And this adorable book . . .Discover 50 fun activities you can do at home or in the backyard or in your local area. Each one encourages families to be in the present, enjoy quality time together, practice new skills and create treasured family memories.These sweetly illustrated activities are accessible and can be done with minimal resources. You''ll enjoy hilariously silly 5-minute or 30-minute boredom-busting, bonding-boosting ideas, as well as family projects that can last the whole afternoon or be revisited over a year. Many will result in beautiful keepsakes, like a family recipe book, while others will simply leave you with warm memories and plenty of giggles!Activities are zero-to-low cost, nature-friendly and include:Form a family band and hold a disco in the kitchen!Make a family gratitude jarCreate a family recipe book filled with all your favouritesRole reversal – the kids are in charge!Take a family portraitMake a time capsule Do the chores . . . in character!Start your own ‘Family Day’ – pick out a day in the year and spend the day celebrating your family with special dishes, music and craftsPut on a show-and-tell afternoon where each member gives a presentation about something they loveChoose and practice family-care rituals, including affirmations and cosy comfortsTime flies when you''re having fun! It''s important to enjoy the moment, and this book will help your family do just that.
Adventures in Time: Nelson, Hero of the Seas
The world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain.Only one man can stop him – Horatio Nelson.Young Horatio Nelson went to sea when he was just twelve, but he has never shown a trace of fear. His friends are amazed that somebody so small and slight can be so brave. But now he faces the greatest test of all.From the snows of the North to the shores of Egypt, Nelson must lead the fightback against the French war machine. But as Britain’s survival hangs by a thread, what price will he pay to save his country?The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...
Secrets of the Stars
<p><b>A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife that comes out at night.</b><br><br>Every night reveals a thousand secrets… In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet the amazing animals that come out when we’re all asleep. In one story a lost wolf pup has to find its way back to its pack, while another looks at a flying fox as it goes for a midnight swim. Kids will be thrilled by the pineapplefish who has a torch built into its mouth, and marvel at a dung beetle that navigates by looking at the stars!<br><br>Other stories feature American alligators, Fennec foxes, wombats, snowy owls, bushbabies, flying frogs, luna moths and even a rat making its way across a sleeping city. All of these nighttime animals and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Jennifer Falkner.<br><br>Each story in <i>Secrets of the Stars</i> is based on the real biology and behaviour of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the animals that are waking up and beginning their day.<br><br>The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.</p>
The Spectacular Science of the Human Body
The Spectacular Science of the Human Body is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about their bodies – and that parents often struggle to answer – such as: What are the different parts of our brain, and what do they do? How do vaccines work? What is DNA, and how do we inherit it? And many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. The fascinating text by Rob Colson is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.Don''t miss the other books in the Spectacular Science series!The Spectacular Science of BuildingsThe Spectacular Science of SpaceThe Spectacular Science of Planet Earth
