K-Pop Now! takes a fun look at Korea's high-energy pop music, and is written for its growing legions of fans. It features all the famous groups and singers, and takes an insider's look at how they …
For children with a passion for drawing, or dreams of creating buildings, this book explores how architects really work, taking the young reader through the entire process for planning and designin…
Learn to design and make your own bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. Wonderful color photos. 56 pages. Girls can use inexpensive materials easily purchased at any craft store.
This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architects apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled materials, solar panels, and more are explored t…
Introduces careers in the arts by profiling theatrical director Julie Taymor, architect Maya Lin, and musician Wynton Marsalis.
How Movies Work, offers the filmgoer an engaging and informative guide to the appreciation and evaluation of films. It provides a comprehensive consideration of movies from idea to script, casting,…
Abbeville Kids expands its award-winning series of interactive, inquiry-based books designed to teach children about the world by looking at art, and about art by looking at the world. In How …
Take an exciting trip through the decorative arts, clothes and pastimes of our ancestors. This fascinating visual history book traces the development of fashion, ornamentation, sport and music thro…
Photography is part of our everyday lives, keeping us informed, attracting our attention and helping us to see the world as a more colourful and dramatic place. But who invented the camera? When we…
Describes the invention of the motion picture, the impact it has had on modern culture, and the patterns of change that resulted from its discovery and use.