The Cookie Stall (STEAM Stories Art) by Jonathan Litton

$15.00 NZD

Category: Art & Artists | Series: STEAM Stories

Max and Suzy have baked some delicious cookies to sell, but no one is coming to their stall to buy any! Can the dynamic duo use their creativity to make their cookies more attractive and encourage people to visit their stall? Help them be creative with a range of materials, use your imagination, and exp eriment with different techniques and colors in this fun, interactive art story. STEAM Stories is a series of interactive picture books, each introducing a different STEAM topic: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Join dynamic duo Max and Suzy in these action-packed problem-solving adventures which introduce children to key STEAM concepts through a gripping, interactive story. A review section at the back of each book highlights the key topics, invites children to relate the story to their own experiences, and improves reading comprehension. This STEAM story introduces different concepts of art, including drawing, design, and mixing colors. Together with Max and Suzy, young learners will explore the wonders of art. ...Show more

The Art Book

$30.00 NZD

Category: Art & Artists

The Second Edition of The Art Book is a substantially expanded and updated version of the hugely successful original. Introducing 100 new artists selected from all periods and from across the globe, the new edition includes for the first time leading figures from the fields of photography and performanc e art. Works and text entries for a selection of artists from the original have also been updated. Winner of the Illustrated Book of the Year award in 1994, The Art Book has been an outstanding success and has become a well-known landmark in the art book world. Now published in over 20 different languages and in mini, midi and hardback formats, it has received rave reviews from numerous newspapers and magazines and has made many appearances on the bestseller lists. Complemented by The 20th Century Art Book, The American Art Book, and now The 21st Century Art Book, its unique approach brings art alive. An A-Z guide to the greatest painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times, it debunks art-historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods, schools, visions and techniques. Each artist is represented by a full-page color plate of a definitive work, accompanied by explanatory and illuminating information on the image and its creator. Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms are included, making this a valuable work of reference as well as a feast for the eyes. By breaking with traditional classifications, The Art Book represents a fresh and original approach to art: an unparalleled visual sourcebook and a celebration of our rich and multia?faceted culture. ...Show more

How Cities Work (Activity Book)

$15.00 NZD

Category: Activity & Puzzle Books

Revisit Lonely Planet Kids' popular How Airports Work (9781787012936) and How Cities Work (9781786570222) books with these fun sticker and puzzle books. James Gulliver Hancock's wonderful illustrations are transformed into fun activities that will keep kids engaged and learning at home or on the go. &nb sp; ...Show more

Edouard Manet (In the Picture With...) by Iain Zaczek

$24.00 NZD

Category: Art & Artists | Series: In the Picture with

This title looks at the life and works of Edouard Manet, including an examination of paintings such as Music in the Tuileries Gardens, Monet in his Floating Studio, Le Dejeuner sur l'Herbe (The Luncheon on the Grass), A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, Gare Saint-Lazare, Portrait of Emile Zola and The Banks o f the Seine at Argenteuil. It looks at the techniques and colour palette that Manet used in these works, encouraging readers to look more closely at the interesting elements of each painting. It also includes a timeline of his life, information on museums and galleries where his work is currently displayed and a chance for readers to use what they have learned to make their own painting in the style of Edouard Manet. ...Show more

Colossus by Colin Hynson

$40.00 NZD

Category: Design & Architecture

Colossus explores some of the greatest feats of engineering in history, from ancient pyramids to enormous bridges to towering skyscrapers.  Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built, or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build a flying laboratory in space? From enormous bridges and tunnels that run for hundreds of miles, to towering skyscrapers and massive space stations ... discover how some of Earth's most colossal structures were made in beautifully illustrated detail. Colossus includes the Sphinx, Golden Gate Bridge, Shanghai Tower, an International Space Station, and much more! ...Show more

Stories of Famous Buildings by Stepanka Sekaninova

$28.00 NZD

Category: Design & Architecture

Offices built like baskets, super-tall towers, magnificent cathedrals, designer villas, suspension bridges - all these plus many more buildings, some very important, others just plain peculiar, await everyone who joins Philip the stork and his friend Leap the frog on their quest to crack the mysteries o f architecture. Will Philip find the inspiration he needs to build the best-ever nest for his beloved Helen, making up for his first (rather lopsided) attempt? He'll investigate all kinds of architecture - Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau, Functionalist. Take a seat between Philip's wings - the international adventure is about to begin! ...Show more

Castle (Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections) by Richard Platt

$37.00 NZD

Category: History | Series: Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections

History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles. Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, and preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches. Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armour, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From the drawbridge to the dungeon, Cross-sections Castle swarms with the people who keep the castle ticking over - the workers, craftsmen, and servants. And, as you pore over every page, look out for the villainous spy. Is he in the well... the keep... the moat? No? Keep looking, he's there somewhere! Back in print after 20 years, you can cheer on jousters, be entertained by a troubadour, and witness the gory details of a traitor's demise. This unique illustrated book for kids is not just the story of a castle - it brings medieval history to life. ...Show more

Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects by Andrea Beaty

$25.00 NZD

Category: Things to Make & Do

Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Timesbestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist. Iggy Peck has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they're sometimes surprised by his materials--who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? This empowering workbook book features art and the characters from the picture book Iggy Peck, Architect, and it will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds. Iggy Pecktakes readers through more than forty exciting STEM and design projects, from drafting and doodling to building and blueprints. Aspiring architects and young dreamers will get a sense of the unique mix of science, technology, and art skills used to create lasting structures. Packed with the same quirky humor and gorgeous illustrations that made Iggy Peck, Architecta favorite with kids, parents, and educators, the project book will appeal to fans who crave more from Miss Lila Greer's clever class. In this interactive activity book, kids will have the chance to: Imagine a brand-new cityscape Invent energy-saving gizmos Design a dwelling on Mars Draw a gargoyle Build a bridge out of marshmallows and spaghetti And much more! Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, and Ada Twist have earned their places among the most beloved children's book characters, and they have inspired countless kids and adults to follow their dreams and passions. In Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the follow-up to Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers, kids will continue their STEM education and strengthen their spatial reasoning skills. Old fans and new readers alike will find inspiration and encouragement from everyone's favorite precocious young architect, Iggy Peck.     ...Show more

Buildings, Bridges and Tunnels (It'll Never Work) by Jon Richards

$25.00 NZD

Category: Design & Architecture | Series: It'll Never Work

Have you ever wondered what made human beings want to reach for the skies by building higher and higher? And how they did it? Learn all about the the history of construction in It'll Never Work: Buildings, Bridges and Tunnels, a book that explores the medieval castles, underwater hotels, tunnels under t he sea and the successes and failures that have led to the building feats that we know today. ...Show more

Stories of Famous Artworks by Stepanka Sekaninova

$28.00 NZD

Category: Art & Artists

Art: A Children's Encyclopedia by David Taylor

$45.00 NZD

Category: Art & Artists

This beautiful art book for children charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture and photography. Art: A Children's Encyclopedia traces the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary street art. Get to grips with world-f amous sculptures, including the Terracotta Army and Michelangelo's David. Find out about photography, from pinhole cameras to digital imagery and iconic photography such as Neil Leifer's Ali versus Liston. With amazing facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, Art: A Children's Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the art world for children. ...Show more

Picasso (Biographic) by Natalia Price-Cabrera; Pablo Picasso

$23.00 NZD

Category: Art & Artists | Series: Biographic

Many people know that Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker and poet, a pioneer of Modernism and Cubism whose works include Les Demoiselles D'Avignon. What, perhaps, they don't know is that his full name is 23 words long; that he painted 15 different versions of Les Femme s D'Algers, one of which sold in 2015 for $179 million; that doctors thought he was stillborn until his uncle blew cigar smoke into his face; and that he was interviewed by police over the theft of the Mona Lisa. Biographic: Picasso presents a modern study of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures. ...Show more