New Releases by Jane Bingham

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

Why was posture important to the early French dancers? Who developed the five ballet positions? How many pairs of ballet shoes can a dancer wear out in a single performance? Ballet provides a detailed look at the development of ballet dancing from the earliest court dances to the political ballets of choreographers such as Paul Taylor and David Bintley today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, highlighting techniques specific to ballet. It also explores the part played by costumes, make-up and lighting, and offers advice on how to become a ballet dancer.

Designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge with easy to follow activities.

Lying between the provinces and the capital, the Cotswolds have been home to kings and aristocrats, and have played a dramatic role in the story of Britain.

- In-depth coverage ideal for student reports - Topics correlated to health education curriculum standards - Series developed in consultation with a mental health consultant - Case studies present real-world scenarios - Reader-friendly It's a Fact and In Focus boxes with current statistics and topical information - Full-color photographs that connect readers to the text - Resources for support, assistance, or further information - Glossary to help build health literacy, Index

A brand new edition of this comprehensive geography title, placing the world at your fingertips and explaining key topics in a lively and accessible way.

Introduces Post-Impressionism, including its history, the famous artists and works of the movement, and the different methods of painting derived during the period.

A brief biography of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, describing her life, marriage to Louis XVI, the French Revolution, and her execution.

Describes the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her early childhood and the political scandals surrounding her family to her reign as the formidable Queen of England.

Presents the life of the last Queen of Egypt, who was a powerful ruler in her own right and was famous for her relationships with two Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Describes everyday life among the ancient Romans, covering family life, marriage, leisure, education, clothing, food and drink, warfare, religion, and funerals.

Outlines the principal eating disorders and discusses prevention and treatment.

This title discusses topics such as the ancient Olympic events, what the stadium looked like and ancient Olympic ceremonies.

Describes the voyages of the eighteenth-century British explorer and navigator and his exploration of Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Antarctica, and the Hawaiian Islands.

Bags, belts and jewellery are all practical and decorative, and can come in a wide range of styles and materials. Belts can hold up clothing and contain pockets to carry things in, bags can carry anything from money to books and weekend clothes while jewellery is decorative and can tell us something about the wearer.

Describes the traditions and origins of clothing in Mexico.

This title solves the mysteries of the Aztecs. Discover where to find skull altar in the Great Temple, why the Aztecs had two calendars, and how to avoid becoming a human sacrifice!

A description of life in the Inca empire written in the form of a travel guide.

Describes the geography, climate, natural resources, and wildlife of Australia.

Explores the art, culture, and customs of Australian Aboriginal peoples.

Exploring the history of the world's great religions, each title in this series contains maps, charting the development and spread of the religion through time.

Everyone's role is important in creating a balanced society and the book looks at the work, education, entertainment, home life and family life of Roman men, women and children. This book supports the National Curriculum by showing what we can learn about the Ancient Romans from the evidence that has survived to this day. A series of 'real lives' panels gives tells the stories of people who lived during the period.

We rely on the media to give us information about internet freedom. But how do we know what are the real stories behind the news? Should people be allowed to do what they like on the Internet, or should there be laws to stop activities such as piracy and spamming? How would you decide?

This dictionary contains over 10,000 entries and over 1000 pictures, many of them surrounded by picture labels.

In this retelling of a Norwegian folktale, three clever billy goats attempt to outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.

Specially written for younger readers, the books in this series give children an insight into popular subjects, and engage them with lively text and humorous illustrations.

This book looks at how some artists play tricks with the viewer and confuse us with their fascinating optical illusions. This book will help students discover and understand the world of illusion art and inspire them to create their own optical illusions.

In each period of history, in every country, artists have been inspired by emotion and relationships. They have created works that show every type of emotion, from fear and sadness, to madness, joy, and love. Artists have explored the relationships within families, between lovers, or between individuals and the world around them. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Emotion is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book..