Best known for his screen prints of soup cans and movie stars, this shy young boy from Pittsburgh shot to fame with his radical ideas of what "art" could be. Working in the aptly named "Factory," Warhol's paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, ushering in the Pop Art movement and, with it, a national obsession. "Who Was Andy Warhol?" tells the story of an enigmatic man who grew into a cultural icon.

Teaching Shakespeare has been a major contribution to the knowledge and expertise of all teachers of Shakespeare from primary upwards for two decades. This full-colour second edition is in a larger format, updated to reflect modern classroom practice. It includes new contributions by leading practitioners from Shakespeare's Globe, the Shakespeare Schools Festival, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Cambridge School Shakespeare editorial team. Teaching Shakespeare makes explicit the 'Active Shakespeare' principles which underpin Cambridge School Shakespeare and includes activities and advice to help teachers develop their existing good practice, making the learning of Shakespeare valuable and enjoyable for all involved.

An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in touch with their geeky side by offering advice and creative ways to get involved, celebrate, and interact with their favorite fandoms! Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, as the pop culture audience and all the geeky spaces grow to include more families and younger fans, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities. With practical information and insight from a diverse and inclusive group of creators from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction about each medium as well as plenty of easy to digest information on how to: * Creating Fan Fic & Art * Creating a Cosplay * Starting a Podcast * Designing and Creating Games (video games, tabletop, and other role playing games) * Find and Create supportive Communities * Learn about different types and popular conventions to attend With eye-catching two-color illustrations throughout, playful sidebars, inspiring advice, fandom glossary, and interactive elements like quizzes and character sheets, Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect guide to help young fans navigate and contribute to the amazing space that is fandom.

The perfect book for fans of My Little Pony!

Enter Twilight Sparkle's School of Friendship and embark on adventures with your favourite ponies. Discover your pony name and cutie mark, fill in your own dream diary with Princess Luna and plan best friend days with Starlight Glimmer. This journal is filled with fun, fillies and friendship, making it the perfect companion for everypony!

In the land of Equestria, the Mane 6 embark upon adventures together with Ponies, Hippogriffs, Dragons and many other creatures. Whether battling villains, helping friends in need or throwing a really good party, Twilight Sparkle and friends are always on hand to share love, magic, kindness and friendship.

Ease the wind-down to sleep with this graceful, playful rhyme that will have children gliding into bed! Two satin slippers with bunny-ear toes and stripy pajamas are dreamy dance clothes.... When the sun sets, the ballet can begin! From the first notes of the crickets' outdoor orchestra to her grand finale indoors, one little girl glisses and jetes her way to bedtime. Rhyming verse, fun sound effects and elegant French words add delicious read-aloud flair to this delightful, dance-filled tale.

In illustrations and rhyme describes the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time.

Having fled from Garmany in 1933 to escape the Nazis, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in 1940. Anne, devoted to writing about her experiences, tells us of the tensions and terrors during the period in which the family hid in an attic above a factory, their home for two years.

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This hardback edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

An unknown man arrives in the windswept town of Paternoster on the South African West Coast. Granted amnesty for crimes committed in the apartheid past, ex-cop Tertius Coetzee still feels shackled by the weight of his sins. His quest for relief plunges the family of one of his victims into a whirlpool of emotion, and sets off a tale of betrayal, revenge, resolution and forgiveness...

Lights, camera ... kidnap! 'Dreams of stardom; sibling rivalry & a gripping ending, Sister to a Star has it all & I gobbled up the entire book' BONKERS ABOUT BOOKS Evie is forever crossing swords with her twin. While she practises her after-school fencing, Tallulah is winning movie auditions. Neither of them could have imagined how their worlds would collide, but when Tallulah goes to Hollywood Evie goes too - as her sister's identical stand-in. But that changes, when the film needs some all-action sword-play. Soon Evie's the one enjoying the limelight - that is, until Tallulah goes missing ... An action-packed sibling adventure of twin rivalry, glamour and skulduggery set against the bright lights of Hollywood! Written by ex-Olympic fencer, Eloise Smith Features a diverse ensemble cast of brave and spirited kids you can't help but root for!

No, Alice, I don't want to become a man, I just want to stop trying to be a woman. It's New Year in Rotterdam, and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to email her parents and tell them she's gay. But before she can hit send, her girlfriend reveals that he has always identified as a man and now wants to start living as one. Now Alice must face a question she never thought she'd ask . . . does this mean she's straight? A bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home. Rotterdam received its world premiere at Theatre503, London, in October 2015, before transferring to Trafalgar Studios, London, in May 2016. This volume contains introductory commentary and notes by Stephen Farrier from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London. METHUEN DRAMA STUDENT EDITIONS are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires. As well as the complete text of the play itself, this volume contains: - an introduction outlining the plays themes, context and performance history - the full text of the play - extensive textual notes - questions for further study.

Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.

The girl in red, the girl in yellow, the girl in blue, and the boy in black and white are all set to stir up the rainbow. Watch them create a living kaleidoscope, step by step by step.

Celebrate Spidey's 60th Anniversary with this new edition Character Encyclopedia! Spider-Man is one of the world's best-loved and most recognised super heroes, the spectacular star of the comic books. Released to coincide with Spidey's 60th anniversary in 2022, the Spider-Man Character Encyclopedia New Edition profiles more than 200 timeless Spidey characters in alphabetical order. Packed with original Marvel artwork and fascinating info, it's the perfect introduction to the web-slinger's amazing world. Featuring: - Vibrant original comic book artwork. - Each character gets a single page and every profile includes an overview and amazing facts and stats. - Key info about iconic heroes and villains, and their adventures in the Marvel Comics universe is contained in small, easily-read captions, ideal for younger readers. - Data files include key character info such as strength, speed, and fighting skill. Marvel Spider-Man Character Encyclopedia New Edition is a must-have volume for fans of Marvel characters from the comics, including younger fans who might be intimidated by larger, more complex Marvel titles.

A world of wizards, witches and magic awaits!

Meet all your favourite LEGO® Harry Potter™ minifigures and discover the secrets hidden within Hogwarts Castle. Relive memorable movie moments, including exciting Quidditch matches and spooky adventures in the Forbidden Forest.

The beautiful cover with gold foil adds extra sparkle and makes this book the perfect gift for LEGO Harry Potter fans!

Bring a little magic into your life with this essential companion to everything LEGO Harry Potter.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19). ©2019 The LEGO Group.

The Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook is a beautiful, elegantly designed reference that details all of the known spells cast in the Harry Potter films, books, video games and card games, as well as official Harry Potter spinoffs, such as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Each spell is given its own entry including spell name, pronunciation details, a description of the spell effect, spell casting methods, wand movements, hand movements and vocalizations, plus primary sources in which the spell was used. Readers will also find trivia related to each spell, such as who it was used against, what the outcome was, or what a spell's unusual history might be.

Does the poise, grace, and beauty of a prima ballerina take your breath away? Ever dreamt of landing that perfect pirouette? Covering everything from basic positions to the finesse of a pas de deux, this inspiring book will help your child pursue the elegant dance form of ballet. Perfect your port de bras and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. You will even find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and ensure your make up is just right for your first night on stage. Using gorgeous photos of ballet dancers and easy-to-follow instructions, one of the world's finest ballet dancers Dame Darcey Busell will teach you various poses, jumps, and exercises, as well as advanced moves and pointework. You will also discover folk and character dancing and read about the great choreographers and composers throughout ballet's history. The Ballet Book beautifully illustrates the world of ballet with captivating notes on classical techniques, the evolution of the dance form, the world's greatest dancers, and a fascinating look on what goes on behind the scene. Budding ballet dancers, this one's for you!

This title gives readers a close-up look at how animated movies are made. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the animation process.

Ever wanted to tell a joke like Fred or George Weasley? See Wrackspurts like Luna Lovegood? Or leave class early with a Skiving Snackbox? In this fun and interactive Water-Color! book, you'll use a water-activated paintbrush to reveal: who used a Love Potion on whom the Weasley twins' impressive Wildfire Whizbangs fireworks show hidden creatures like Thestrals, Pygmy Puffs and Animagi and a whole lot more! This amazing book is filled with adorable film-inspired art. The paintbrush is activated with water, so it's completely mess-free!

In the Limelight is the official Why Don't We autobiography, full of never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes info about one of today's hottest bands. When five guys decided to form a band, they never imagined that they would go from playing music online to playing tours across the world so quickly. Why Don't We has been together for less than two years, and they've already headlined sold out shows, played at Madison Square Garden, and amassed millions of fans. And this is all just the beginning. This is the official Why Don't We story, full of never-before-seen photos and everything you need to know about Corbyn, Daniel, Zach, Jonah, and Jack. Find out the secrets they've never shared with fans before, their embarrassing childhood stories, what they look for in a girlfriend, and how it felt to have their lives completely changed by this incredible journey.