This craft book with a difference marries exceptional design quality with appealing, easy-to-make projects - all with the help of a winning cast of knitted friends. Donna Wilson's lovable, highly-sought-after knitted characters have made their very own craft creations, and in this book they show children how to copy them. Information about the characters adds an irresistible extra dimension: little stories throughout the book explain why each character made each object as a present or surprise for one of their friends.
Children will really want to make these things, and with the simple step-by-steps they really can. The book will appeal long after the projects are completed.
Well Made, Fair Trade explores how many everyday objects are made and invites readers to think about how their purchases can impact on the world around them.
What is Contemporary Art? is the ideal introduction for children aged eight and over to art made since the 1960s. Featuring artworks from one of the world’s leading collections of modern and contemporary art, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, its lively and engaging text introduces the art and ideas to young readers, with background information, fascinating stories and intriguing questions encouraging children to engage directly with the artworks. The full range of contemporary practice is explored, from painting and sculpture to film, photography, performance and installation. Special features include pull-out artists’ quotations, ideas and information boxes and ‘How Did They Do It?’ prompts, directing the reader to useful nuggets of information, and asking questions to enable children to explore their own responses to the artworks. A beguiling book for children and parents, as well as the perfect support for school topic work on art history themes, What is Contemporary Art? invites young readers to understand, enjoy and question some of the most dynamic and exciting art of our times.
Which is the biggest snake? How many species of rainforest tree are there? Which creatures live high up in the canopy?
Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rainforests - home to the most diverse and exciting range of wildlife on the planet.
Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group.
What happens in engineering and industry when machines break down, the wrong materials are used or the weather overpowers your invention?
In the processes of engineering and industry, the smallest action can have a huge impact - and put your safety at risk!
Cause, Effect and Chaos! explores the relationship between things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From the unfortunate to the truly catastrophic, discover how things work in the world and beyond.
Each spread follows a narrative chain with fun illustrations and arrows leading the reader through a different action, process or phenomenon.
This highly visual approach, with simple text, makes it the perfect series for imparting STEM and geography concepts.
