The Batsford Book of Music for Children by Becky Rumens-Syratt
$29.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
A hugely enjoyable way for young children to learn about music. Following on from our successful Chess for Children, music teacher Becky Rumens-Syratt takes young children (aged 6 to 12) on a journey to understand the basics of music, and then specifically how to start to play some of the key instrument ...Show more
Why is Art Full of Naked People? And Other Vital Questions About Art by Susie Hodge; Henry Plummer; Claire Goble
$27.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
Why is Art Full of Naked People? is an irreverent and informative primer that asks tricky questions about what makes art art. What is with all the fruit? Why is art so weird nowadays? There are questions about how art views the world, from cave paintings through to Cubism, from the Renaissance to contem ...Show more
The Usborne Big Keyboard Book by Sam Taplin
$29.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
Learn to play simple, well-known tunes on the sturdy keyboard attached to the book. Each note is represented with a different colour, which corresponds to the same colour on the keyboard, allowing even very young children to pick out the tunes.
The Short Story of Art by Susie Hodge
$27.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities | Series: The\Short Story Of Ser. | Reading Level: near fine
The Short Story of Art is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of art. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to contemporary installations, and then links these to se ctions on art movements, themes and techniques. The design of the book allow ...Show more
The History of Modern Music by Matthew Anniss
$19.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities | Series: The Music Scene
The Music Scene offers a detailed yet readable look at the world of contemporary music for young people. Full of practical, how-to advice and fascinating case studies on many of the world's favourite bands and artists, The Music Scene examines live gigs, recording and contracts, publicity, merchandising ...Show more
Music Technology (Technology Timelines) by Tom Jackson
$19.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities | Series: Technology Timelines
From early music players such as the gramophone to today's digital music platforms and players, trace the evolution of technology's developments in all things music-related. A host of famous musical inventions show how music has become more portable over the years and how other inventions such as the In ...Show more
Impressionists Picture Book by Sarah Courtauld
$19.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities | Series: Art Books
This book is packed with the most well-known paintings from the Impressionists. You'll learn about the painters themselves, the inspiration behind their art, and how they influenced each other to produce some of the best-loved paintings ever made.
How to Write a Great Story (PB) by Caroline Lawrence
$14.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
Million-copy-selling author Caroline Lawrence shares her best tips in this fun and accessible guide to creative writing and storytelling.
Orchestra by Avalon Nuovo
$29.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
Before there were DJs, rock stars, pop groups and jazz trios... there was the orchestra. Whether it takes centre stage or brings performances and motion pictures to life, the orchestra is the magificent original musical voice of the west.Learn about all of the ingenious instruments that make up the orch ...Show more
Portrait of an Artist: Claude Monet by Lucy Brownridge; Caroline Bonne-Müller (Illustrator)
$19.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities | Series: Portrait of an Artist Ser.
A beautifully told art story for children, looking at Claude Monet's life through his masterpieces. Accompanied by stunning original illustrations from Caroline Bonne-Muller. - The Portrait of an Artist series is an excellent introduction to art and its importance to our world. Claude Monet is one of t ...Show more
I Am Not a Toilet Roll (The Recycling Project Book) by Sara Stanford
$12.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
Recycle empty loo rolls into fantastic craft creations with this hilarious DIY book. Follow step-by-step guides and handy cutouts to make a shark, a bat, an elephant, a rocket, a pirate, a unicorn, a ninja, a gingerbread man, a castle and a mermaid. The projects in this book are fun for boys and girls ...Show more
A World of Art (HB) by Helena Hunt
$32.99 AUD
Category: Art, music, language, craft and humanities
A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art. Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown. What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? Fr ...Show more