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| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1579128327 |
Offers a look at the geography of the whole world, with information on climate, geology, plants, animals, and cultures.
| Author | : Michael Driscoll |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2021-03-16 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0762499478 |
Explore the water, land, and air around us with this entertaining and informative look at our magnificent planet—and learn how your experiments, activities, and everyday actions can help save the environment. This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, plants, and animals of each area. Michael Driscoll and professor of meteorology Dennis Driscoll explain the changes to our planet that are currently taking place, including rising temperatures and sea levels, and the effects they can have on our environment. They also profile young environmental activists like Greta Thunberg and Isra Hirsi, and highlight important, everyday actions such as water conversion and recycling that kids can do on their own or with their parents. Also included are fun projects and experiments to do at home like brewing sun tea, creating lightning, and making a smog detector. Packed with facts, experiments, and a removable poster with tips on how to save the planet, this comprehensive guide will inspire kids and their families to think about our planet in new ways and help keep it beautiful and healthy for years to come.
| Author | : Virgil Mores Hillyer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 546 |
| Release | : 1924 |
| Genre | : Animals |
| ISBN | : |
History is presented with a personal viewpoint of how and why it may have happened.
| Author | : Robert Levine |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9781579121488 |
Describes the orchestra and includes information on composers, instruments, and the conductor.
| Author | : Michael Driscoll |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2020-03-10 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0762469668 |
This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry is fun—especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history—from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou—and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.
| Author | : Laura Lee |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2020-03-10 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 076246965X |
This enchanting introduction to the wonderful world of ballet has been updated to include a removable poster and access to 25 downloadable music tracks. Young dancers have fallen in love with this charming, illustrated exploration of the world's great ballets. Featuring twenty-five famous and beloved pieces such as Swan Lake,The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free, these stories bring iconic performances to life, and inspire readers to listen and dance along to the music that has made them enduring classics. Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.
| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2014-05-20 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9781579129569 |
The newest volume in Black Dog's best-selling, award-winning Child's Introduction series explores the fascinating world of art and artists and includes do-it-yourself art projects throughout. In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Art introduces kids ages 9 through 12 to the art world's most famous painters, styles, and periods, all brought to life through full-color photographs of 40 masterpieces, as well as charming original illustrations. The book highlights 40 painters and sculptors, including Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Diego Velasquez, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Mary Cassatt, and Andy Warhol, providing information on their life, inspirations, influences, technique, and a full-color photo of one of their signature works of art. It also includes an overview of various styles and periods (Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism, etc.), instruction on how to view and appreciate art, and information on the color wheel and other tools artists employ. Fun art projects throughout, such as Can You Find It?, Q-tip pointillism, making a stained-glass window with tissue paper, and Spatter Paint like Pollock, allow kids to learn about painting techniques and explore their own artistic abilities. Also includes five masterpiece paintings to color. Meredith Hamilton's witty illustrations add another dimension to the excellent text and photographs.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2019-09-17 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0762495499 |
This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated. A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky is the perfect introduction to the always fascinating world of astronomy. Children ages eight and up will find out what astronomers have learned (and are still discovering), what astronauts and scientists explore, and what they can find by gazing up into the sky at night. Author Michael Driscoll explains how stars are born, the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, how to navigate the night sky, and more. Whimsical color illustrations throughout and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. Also included are a nifty star finder tool and fun glow-in-the-dark stickers.
| Author | : Heather Alexander |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 157912867X |
Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, discussing the roles of gods and goddesses, as well as the adventures of heroes and mythical beings.
| Author | : Michael E. Bakich |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2022 |
| Genre | : Life support systems (Space environment) |
| ISBN | : 9780762478842 |
We are living in a golden age of astronomy and space exploration, with more discoveries about the universe every day. With so many possibilities now open to us, revered science writers Michael E. Bakich and David J. Eicher will take young readers on a journey to the throughout the universe in this latest edition of A Child's Introduction series. Perfect for budding explorers aged 8-12, Bakich amd Eicher explore the history of space exploration from the very first rocket in China, to the moon landing, to the latest missions to Mars (and beyond). They also include profiles of noteworthy scientists, engineers, and astronauts including Isaac Newton, Neil Armstrong, Mae Carol Jemison; fun sections on space food, UFOs, a timeline of space suits, and how to go to the bathroom in space; and STEM experiments like how to build your own rocket and how to tell time using the sun. Packed with dozens of NASA photos and charming original illustrations, and a pull-out poster, this fascinating book reveals the wonders of space exploration-past, present and future!
