Dorling Kindersley Music and How it Works. The Complete Guide for Kids Morland Charlie

This enticing introduction to art appreciation for children looks at art history, themes in art, and art techniques - from cave paintings to modern art • Children will learn to step back, think, and look at art in a new way. This fabulous book explores themes in art, including women in art and symbolism in art. Kids will be encouraged to look closely at a painting and understand why and how it was made • By tapping into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Art ... And How it Works helps with the understanding of colour and the materials artists use. The mathematical side of art will be highlighted and kids will learn about patterns and shapes in art • The book looks at the history of art for kids - from prehistoric paintings, Impressionism, abstract art, through to the art of today

This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and brain science to life

One of eight, brand new Ladybird humour titles written for an adult readership. All eight feature original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliant, brand new text from the authors of the bestselling Framley Examiner and Bollocks to Alton Towers

What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition? • If you've ever found yourself seeking the answers to the above questions and more, then this may be the book for you! An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements • This awe-inspiring art history book features • - Oil and watercolour painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and more • - Explains the technical aspects of visual arts including perspective, light, colour, form, and texture • - A selection of major art movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and more • - Shows how information, messages, and emotion can be conveyed through art • - Highlights key inventions and developments • Providing all you need to know to build on your artistic understanding and appreciation, this is the perfect book for art lovers of all kinds, whether you're an art student, or you're simply a lover of visual art and are looking to discover more about art but aren't sure where to begin

From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide • Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz and understanding crystals - from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools and the silicon chip in their phone • This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making

Go on a big adventure to the park with dynamic duo Casper, a talkative border collie and his best friend, Daisy. On this action-packed excursion, Casper and Daisy will show little ones the power of friendship and kindness • Casper, the border collie, is not your typical puppy! Chasing woolly sheep and gnawing on tasty bones is alright, but Casper has one dream above all else - he wants to be able to talk to his owner. On an eventful trip to the park with his best friend Daisy, Casper finds a mysterious alphabet ball. In this magical moment, all Casper's dreams come true! • Casper and Daisy's Big Day at the Park is a delightful book for toddlers, the first of a soon-to-be series that follows Casper and Daisy on their epic escapades filled with fun and friendship! It's the ultimate dog book for kids

The ideal first book to introduce the concept of time to toddlers, My First Day and Night is packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning • With colourful, bright pictures illustrating the familar events that structure a child's day and year alongside clear word-labels your little one will discover when it is time to get up, mealtimes, bath time and many more. My First Day and Night keeps early learning simple and fun for your little one • Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills, My First Day and Night helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Read it together and help them turn the pages and learn all about day and nigh

Help your little one learn all the key life skills that they need with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school • There's so much to learn when it comes to staying healthy - from how to wash your hands properly, to learning how to keep calm, remembering what foods are good for you - and a whole bunch of • other things too. But don't panic! This first experiences book for children is a great way to encourage independence and responsibility • Help guide little ones along the way by teaching them the skills needed to look after themselves and keep in tip-top condition. This book makes learning their new routine fun and easy • This delightful child development book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. You'll find • - Important skills to become self-sufficient explained in a fun gentle way • - Lots of important facts and practises around staying healthy alongside vibrant illistrations • - Encourages children to practice their new skills and try out what they are learning in the real world • - Includes a handy "staying healthy" checklist at the back of the book! • - A fun and interactive way for parents to introduce the new routine for children starting nursery school • Children can start to learn what foods are good for them, why it's important to wash, and key table manners

Planisphere and Starfinder is a practical guide to finding your way around the night sky. It demystifies astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, enabling you to find and recognize objects with ease • A section on the Solar System shows you how to observe the Moon, planets, and other bodies such as comets and asteroids. It also gives advice on looking at eclipses and meteor showers • The central section of the book is a detailed guide to the constellations. Each entry in the guide is illustrated with a clear star chart, supported by graphics that show where in the world the constellation can be seen and explain the symbolic meaning of its star pattern. The key features for observation are presented in an accessible list supported by advice on how best to observe them

Learn all the super-important life skills you need to get ready in the morning with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for school. Getting ready in the morning can be a bit of a struggle. No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work; there's so much to learn - from remembering to brush your teeth, even when you don't feel like it, to tying your shoelaces and finding the right hole for each arm in a jumper, and a whole bunch of other things too. And if your days aren't extremely busy enough with all of this getting ready and some very important playing, before you know it you'll have to fit all of this in and go to school! Don't panic, "This is How we Get Ready" is here to guide you along the way by teaching you the skills you need to look after yourself and get ready for the day ahead