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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Little Anna fell in love with
ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of
just nine-years-old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet!
But... she was rejected. The set-back didn't stop Anna - she
auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company.
Although ballet was her passion, it didn't always come easily to
her, and she worked fiercely to become the best. After her training
was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own
company with which she toured the world. The story of Anna Pavlova,
one of the greatest dancers to have ever lived, teaches us that
with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and
extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the star's life. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational
games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers
and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Get to know more than 20 crucial art history innovators and
experience how art meets science, from cave paintings to today's
advanced tech - then discover their incredible techniques for
yourself through 18 different activities! Get creative for the
summer holidays! In Art Alive! with Science, award-winning author
Mary Auld explores moments from art history that have expanded our
understanding of the way things work, such as the beautiful balance
of forces in kinetic sculpture, the interplay of light and shadow
in painting and puppetry and how Op Art tricks our brains and plays
with our senses. Playful illustrations by Sue Downing appear
alongside photos of each artist's work, perfect for drawing in
readers age 8 and up. Following each case study, there is a
creative project that applies the science learning to the reader's
own art practice. Artists and science principles inside include:
Intro: Artists and scientists from cave painting to bronze casting;
Anatomy with Myron's Discobolus (Discus Thrower); Illustration with
Hildegard of Bingen & Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi; Flight with
Leonardo da Vinci; Light with Caravaggio's chiaroscuro & wayang
kulit shadow puppetry; Nature with Ustad Mansur & Maria Sibylla
Merian; Perspective with Johannes Vermeer's The Geographer; Clouds
with Luke Howard, Caspar David Friedrich & John Constable;
Colour with expressionism & pointillism; Flowers with Georgia
O'Keeffe; Sound with Paul Klee's Polyphony; Forces with Alexander
Calder; Astronomy with Galileo, Lucien Rudaux & NASA;
Photography with Pablo Picasso, Gjon Mili & their light
drawings; Illusion with Marina Apollonio; Materials with Anish
Kapoor; Structures of life with Dorothy Hodgkin & Conrad
Shawcross; Chemistry with Cai Guo-Qiang's explosion events; Time
with Jen's Stark's 30 Cubed
Can a drum tell the news? How do you play a carrot? Can you turn a
cave's stalactites into an organ? (Spoiler alert: yes, you can!)
Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the
family tree of musical instruments, Around the World in 80 Musical
Instruments is a visual celebration of the huge variety of
instruments played across the world, from those you know to those
you almost certainly don't. Discover traditional instruments from
various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the
creations of modern artists and musicians, such as the Wintergatan
Marble Machine and the eerie-sounding Earth harp. Feel inspired to
make some noise? Explore the 'make your own' sections to create
your own instruments from things around the home.
Experience how art meets science, from the earliest cave paintings
to today's advanced tech - and meet the innovative artists behind
it all! In Art Alive! with Science, award-winning author Mary Auld
explores moments from art history that have expanded our
understanding of the way things work, such as the beautiful balance
of forces in kinetic sculpture, the interplay of light and shadow
in painting and puppetry and how Op Art tricks our brains and plays
with our senses. Following each case study of astounding
innovation, there is a creative project that applies the scientific
learning to the reader's own art practice. The unique art style of
illustrator Sue Downing is sure to draw in young artists,
especially alongside the photos of each artist's work and
contribution to the timeline of innovation. Perfect for children
age 8 and up. Artists and science principles inside include:
Introduction: Artists and scientists from cave painting to bronze
casting The art of anatomy with Myron's Discobolus (Discus Thrower)
The science of illustration with Hildegard of Bingen and Abd
al-Rahman al-Sufi The fantasy of flight with Leonardo da Vinci The
drama of light with Caravaggio's chiaroscuro and wayang kulit
shadow puppetry The art of nature with Ustad Mansur and Maria
Sibylla Merian The image in perspective with Johannes Vermeer's The
Geographer The science of clouds with Luke Howard, Caspar David
Friedrich and John Constable The sense of colour with expressionism
and pointillism The structure of flowers with Georgia O'Keeffe The
energy of sound with Paul Klee's Polyphony The balance of forces
with Alexander Calder's kinetic sculptures The art of astronomy
with Galileo, Lucien Rudaux and NASA The art of light with Pablo
Picasso, Gjon Mili and their famous light drawing collaboration The
art of illusion with Marina Apollonio The science of materials with
Anish Kapoor The structures of life with Dorothy Hodgkin and Conrad
Shawcross The reactions of chemistry with Cai Guo-Qiang's explosion
events The dimension of time with Jen's Stark's fascinating and
mathematical 30 Cubed
This colourful and cheerful atlas book will introduce young readers
to planet Earth's different continents and countries and their
famous landmarks, manmade and natural. Each spread contains a
fascinating fact about the continent depicted, as well as labelled
images of different countries and iconic landmarks.
Provide toddlers a wonderful head start with this fun and
educational board book set. It's never too early to teach children
about language, art, science, and math concepts with Mudpuppy's
Curious Baby Board Book Set, which highlights how babies learn
through everyday experiences. This board book set includes four
mini board books featuring STEAM topics, 8 chunky pages per book
featuring fun and colorful artwork and packaged together in a
slipcase box. - Words - Teach little ones their first words such as
story, cars, and signs. - Science - Children will learn easy
scientific elements such as mist, rainbows, and wind. - Art -
Educate babies and toddlers about the world of colors and shapes. -
Math - Toddlers will learn their first numbers and basic math
concepts utilizing colorful and engaging artwork. This board book
set from Mudpuppy is the perfect way to introduce STEAM topics to
even the youngest child and makes the perfect gift for birthdays,
bridal showers, and other special occasions.
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Anna Pavlova (Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Sue Downing
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R437
Discovery Miles 4 370
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Little Anna fell in love with
ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of
just nine years old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet!
But...she was rejected. The set-back didn't stop Anna--she
auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company.
Although ballet was her passion, it didn't always come easily to
her, and she worked fiercely to become the best. After her training
was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own
company with which she toured the world. The story of Anna Pavlova,
one of the greatest dancers to have ever lived, teaches us that
with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and
extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the star's life. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide
even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children . Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
This fascinating and visually appealing atlas book will open
children's imaginations to the extraordinary scale, richness and
diversity of the prehistoric world. Each spread depicts a different
continent and highlights the places where different dinosaur
species lived during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods,
as well as where fossils of the creatures have since been
discovered. There are also pages showing how the Earth's continents
have changed formation over the hundreds of millions of years that
dinosaurs roamed the earth. Fascinating facts about dinosaurs
feature around the edges of each spread, and there are helpful keys
to assist young readers in identifying different countries.
DK brings you an enchanting and illustrated baby book to teach your
little one all about the importance of friendship, with the help of
some underwater friends too! Introducing We are Friends: Under The
Sea - an inspiring board book set out to teach babies and toddlers
alike all about what it means to have a friend, whilst gently
introducing sea life and underwater creatures for early learners to
enjoy. Everybody needs friends, even the underwater sea creatures!
Whether it's someone to share stories with, go on magical
adventures or to help someone in need, friendship is fundamental to
developing social and emotional skills in early learners. With
inspiring examples of positive friendships, your little one can
dive right in to enjoy: -A simple easy-to-read introduction to
friendship for babies and toddlers -Six magical spreads with
colourful and charming illustrations to accompany the text -A
chunky easy to hold board book ideal for little fingers The second
title in the captivating We are Friends series, this is an ideal
first friendship book for your youngster to love, with enchanting
illustrations designed by Sue Downing to bring the adorable array
of underwater animals to life! Under the Sea is an incredibly
popular learning topic, one of the seven fundamental learning areas
set out by The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and proving
crucial to the Key Stage 1 curriculum, by supporting child
development. So let DK plant the seed of curiosity in our young
readers and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of learning!
Whether you are looking for the perfect bedtime story, a gift for
your little one, or an adorable baby book for parents and children
to read aloud together, look no further than this fantastic
friendship book.
Watch as baby plays with everything they can find at home, and see
the twinkle in their eyes as the first bonds in the playroom are
made! Introducing babies to the idea of friendship, this is the
perfect book to draw this gorgeous little series about the friends
that are all around us to a close. Everyone has a friend. The
Rattle is friends with the Building Blocks, and the Teddy Bear is
friends with the Pull Toy. But most importantly - you and I are
best friends too! Whether you are looking for a gift for a baby, or
just an adorable bedtime story for adults to share with their
little ones, this warm baby book, with delightfully whimsical
illustrations, is the perfect choice for your shelf
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