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13 Artists Children Should Know
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Whether it's Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh's mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse's playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist's entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring. Additional information about museums, suggestions for further reading, and online resources will satisfy the most curious minds.
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13 Architects Children Should Know
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Buildings of every shape and size and from all corners of the world, populate this colourful and beautifully produced book that introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them. In lively illustrated spreads, young readers will learn how Christopher Wren reconstructed an 11th-century cathedral after London's great fire of 1666 to become the St Paul's Cathedral that we know today and how its dome survived the Blitz. They will find out how Thomas Jefferson, in building his plantation, Monticello, created a new architecture for a new nation. They will be introduced to the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe and Zaha Hadid and can examine in detail the wonders of the Eiffel Tower, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and Rome's most beautiful theatre. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each architect's entry includes a concise biography, illustrations of major works and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Additional information about the buildings pictured, suggestions for further reading and online resources will satisfy the most curious of minds.
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Amazing Build-a-Bots
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The ultimate space sticker activity set. Climb aboard for a mini adventure.
With light years of play value that will keep little space cadets occupied and engaged for eons. Load up the Rocket Ship and take a voyage of discovery around your living room and beyond.
Suitable for Age 5-9 years.
The contents include 3 x Space Ship Pieces 1 x Sticker Sheets 1 X paper launchpad sheet.
The set measures 179mm (width), Height 155mm (height), 5mm (depth).
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Animalium Colouring Book
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Packed with creatures great and small, from the tiniest insect to the mighty lion, this beautiful colouring book is perfect for all animal-lovers. Colour in the animals, complete the scenes and learn incredible facts along the way. From the creators of the best-selling Animalium, this title reveals the intricate line-drawings behind Katie Scott's finished illustrations. Engaging, informative and visually stunning, this fantastic addition to the 'Welcome to the Museum' series is sure to get you feeling creative. So pick up your pencils and discover the world of Animalium.
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Architect Academy
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Discover the essential skills required on the way to becoming an architect in this innovative activity book. Architect Academy gives kids the know-how to plan and draw all sorts of structures, from bridges and schools, to parks and pyramids. Activities range from designing a residential street, and your perfect play park to learning some of the maths skills used by architects, how to read floor plans, and the basics of interior design.
The Architect Toolbag section contains all sorts of goodies, such as Architect Task stickers to use when a challenge is completed, a pull-out poster, and press-out game cards to share with friends.
Encourages imaginative play and problem solving Fresh, contemporary artwork helps to make basic design and space-planning concepts accessible Includes loads of great extras: stickers, a pull-out poster, a game, and cards to play with.
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