A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology

See the world through Henri Matisse's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.<BR><BR>Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?<BR><BR>In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker and learn about his inspiring life and art.<BR><BR>A singular look inside the mind of artist Henri Matisse:<BR>- Follow the life of Henri Matisse and learn about his evolution as an artist, with photographic timelines, informative art reference, and interactive art ideas to try at home yourself- Features full-colour illustrations that bring the artist's experiences and creations to life- A brilliant gift for kids aged 7-9 and budding artists who want to learn something new<BR>Don't miss the rest of the What the Artist Saw series!<BR><BR>Follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art with what you learn. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world!<BR><BR>The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practised traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the USA to the Ukraine. Learn how and why they started, and why people still participate in them today. <BR><BR>Featuring fascinating topics, including animals, nature, sport, life events, the human body, and lucky locations, The Good Luck Book is packed with bold original illustrations, fun facts, and the origin stories behind rituals and superstitions. Ideal for young readers curious about world culture and why we do the things we do, this colourful and charming book will amaze and entertain.

Argentinian star athlete Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer. Readers get to know him through ten fast-paced stories that showcase his astonishing skill, his commitment to the game, his creativity as a playmaker, and his love of his family and his sport.<BR>  <BR>Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6–9, from scientists like Albert Einstein and Ada Lovelace, to athletes like Lionel Messi and Simone Biles, to activists like Rosa Parks and the Suffragettes.

Wünscht Ihr Euch auch manchmal, Ihr könntet mit Tieren sprechen? Jane Goodall war von klein auf fasziniert davon wie Tiere sich verhalten und kommunizieren. Dem Hund Rusty brachte sie Tricks bei und die Hühner im Stall beobachtete sie so lange, dass ihre Eltern dachten sie sei verschwunden. Ihr größter Wunsch war es Tierforscherin zu werden. Deshalb reiste sie als Erwachsene in den Dschungel Tansanias und beobachtete eine Gruppe von wilden Schimpansen. Doch Jane war keine gewöhnliche Forscherin: sie hatte ihre ganz eigene Art mit Tieren zu kommunizieren und gab ihnen als Aktivistin eine Stimme.Dieses Buch ist Teil der Reihe 5 Minute Genius Stories. Diese bunt illustrierte Buchreihe erzählt die Lebensgeschichten inspirierender Persönlichkeiten nach. Jedes Buch enthält zehn wichtige Momente im Leben einer Person, die jeweils als 5-Minuten-Geschichte vorgelesen werden können. Nach jeder Geschichte gibt es interessante Zusatzinformationen und am Ende des Buches einen Zeitstrahl.

Ballet enthusiasts of all ages will delight in the magical story of The Nutcracker and the magnificent ballet it inspired in this enchanted book packed with colorful illustrations, fun facts, history, music, and the love of dance. <BR><BR>Whether The Nutcracker is your first ballet experience or you’re already a master dancer, everything you love and want to know about this special, sugar-spun, snow-dusted ballet can be found in these delightful pages. Follow The Nutcracker as it makes its way from page to stage to become the world’s most popular holiday ballet. Learn all about the dazzling steps, spins, and jumps choreographed by Petipa, Ivanov, and Balanchine, and meet the famed composer Tchaikovsky. Special sections highlight some of the most famous dancers and companies that have brought the performance and the magic of this ballet to life.<BR><BR>Packed with charming illustrations showcasing the beautiful costumes and lavish sets, plus removable poster for you to color, A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker lets you to enjoy this magical ballet all year round! 

The newest book in Black Dog's best-selling, award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster and Stickers!<BR><BR> Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child'sIntroduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths. The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendants of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas. Part two is dedicated to the myths themselves: Pandora's Box, Prometheus' Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse and many more. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. As with all of the other books in the Child's Introduction series, Meredith Hamilton's witty and charming illustrations add yet another dimension to the excellent and absorbing text.

Explore the fascinating world of art and artists while trying do-it-yourself art projects in this colorful informative book.<BR><BR> Introduce kids ages 9 through 12 to the artworld's most famous painters, styles, and periods, all brought to life through full-color photographs of 40 masterpieces, as well as charming original illustrations.<BR><BR> This gorgeously illustrated reader highlights 40 painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Diego Velasquez, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Mary Cassatt, and Andy Warhol, providing information on their life, inspirations, influences, technique, and a full-color photo of one of their signature works of art. It also includes an overview of various styles and periods (Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism, etc.), instruction on how to view and appreciate art, and information on the color wheel and other tools artists employ.<BR><BR> Fun art projects throughout, such as Can You Find It?, Q-tip pointillism, making a stained-glass window with tissue paper, and Spatter Paint like Pollock, allow kids to learn about painting techniques and explore their own artistic abilities. Also includes five masterpiece paintings to color.<BR><BR> Meredith Hamilton's witty illustrations add another dimension to the excellent text and photographs.

Savvy New York designer, Emma Cole, inexplicably falls through time and into the arms of the most intriguing man she's ever met-Wyatt Kincaid, a hunky cowboy living in 19th century Montana. Their attraction is instantaneous, but the secrets they each carry may keep the two apart. When a mysterious string of fires set off a chain of events, the couple must come together to uncover the perpetrator. Fate brought them together through time, but will their love be strong enough to keep them united through the centuries?