New Releases by Jane Bingham

Each region of the world has produced artwork inspired and influenced by nature. Over thousands of years, artists have created millions of images of animals and plants. These may be sculptures, cave paintings, costumes, or other types of image, but they all express the artists'' fascination with the living world around them. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art 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.

Society and class influence all cultures and have always inspired important works of art. For thousands of years, artists have been holding up a mirror to our world. Through their images, we can see the way that people of different classes have lived, and how they have related to each other in society. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art 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.

From ancient to modern times, as scientific and technological discoveries have been made, artists have responded to them. Science has allowed them to work in different media, from oil paint, to printing or film. From the first anatomy lessons to computer animation, science and technology have had a huge impact on art. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art 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.

Every region of the world has produced artwork inspired and influenced by war. Since ancient times, artists have created images of warriors, brave leaders, and battle-torn landscapes. Often, they have tried to alter their society''s views on war through art. Using many different forms of expression, artists have created their own history of conflict. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. The subject of war and conflict 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.

In every part of the world, in every generation, the landscape and environment have fascinated and inspired artists. They have expressed their feelings through paintings, or altered their surroundings by making gardens or sculptures. Whatever forms their creations have taken, artists have managed to capture their visions of the environment for us to share. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. The subject of war and conflict 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.

Describes the life and career of the critically acclaimed actor, Johnny Depp.

This title looks at Smoking and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

Society and class influence all cultures and have always inspired important works of art. For thousands of years, artists have been holding up a mirror to our world. Through their images, we can see the way that people of different classes have lived, and how they have related to each other in society. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art 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.

From ancient to modern times, as scientific and technological discoveries have been made, artists have responded to them. Science has allowed them to work in different media, from oil paint, to printing or film. From the first anatomy lessons to computer animation, science and technology have had a huge impact on art. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art 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.

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..

The airship Hindenburg is the largest aircraft that has ever flown. It was almost as long as the Titanic and 13 storeys high. It had airy promenades to walk along, a baby grand piano in the lounge, and a library. Its wealthy and important passengers relaxed in the smoking room and enjoyed luxury meals cooked on board. Yet the airship was kept in the sky by a dangerous gas that is explosive when mixed with air. It just needed one spark. A gripping read on a famous tragedy, Includes firsthand accounts of that fatal journey, Includes timelines and a glossary, Suggests further reading and ideas for research. Book jacket.

Explores the evidence uncovered by archaeologists and takes readers on a journey to discover the rich world of ancient Rome.

This series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children''s classics, fairytales and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.

This title looks at Heroin and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

This title looks at Marijuana and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

This title looks at alcohol and the pros and cons of making particular choices young people must make about their behavior. Up-to-date and detailed information make this a valuable books for understanding what is at stake.

Looks at the art of Africa including pottery, baskets, and wood carving and explains what we can learn about the culture of Africa while examining these art forms.

Learn about Australian aboriginals, their culture and worldview, by examining their arts and crafts.

Three knight tales from the legends of King Arthur.

Explores issues related to divorce, including discussion of causes, the experience of moving, and learning to cope with a parent''s new partner.

"This encyclopaedia traces the extraordinary history of the Ancient World, from the first farmers, and the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome to the eventual decline and fall of the Roman Empire. It covers all aspects of life in the Ancient World - from building the pyramids to a day at the Roman Games." - publisher description.

This work traces the history of the ancient world, from the first farmers, and the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome to the eventual decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Internet links offer a selection of recommended web sites, containing additional information.

From the Big Bang to the first fish, from ruling reptiles to the discovery of fire, this lavishly illustrated book brings the prehistoric world to life.

One of a series of titles dealing with historical topics aimed at Key Stage One pupils.

ALEXANDER HAS A DREAM. HE MEANS TO RULE THE WORLD. LEADING A MASSIVE ARMY FROM HIS HOME IN EUROPE, HE SETS OUT ON A QUEST TO CONQUER ASIA. AND NOTHING NOT REBEL ARMIES, VAST RIVERS OR EVEN HERDS OF ELEPHANTS CAN STOP HIM. USBORNE FAMOUS LIVES RETELL THE STORIES OF FASCINATING PEOPLE, BRINGING THEM TO LIFE SO VIVIDLY, IT''S AS IF YOU''RE THERE WITH THEM.

Get ready for hours of fun as you search for giant scorpions in prehistoric swamps, spot spiny stegosaurs on a Jurassic plain and find woolly mammoths stampeding through the snow! More than just a challenging puzzle book - you''ll also find a fascinating look at life on Earth millions of years ago.

With its high-interest adaptations of classic literature and plays, this series inspires reading success and further exploration for all students. These classics are skillfully adapted into concise, softcover books of 80-136 pages. Each retains the integrity and tone of the original book.

In this new series, objects and examples from everyday life show real-world applications of scientific principles. These principles are investigated through the experimental scientific process, and through varied activities which satisfy the reader''s curiosity about how things work.

This volume traces the history of the Romans, from their origins in the hills around Rome, through the founding of the Republic, the growth of the empire and its eventual decline and fall. All aspects of life are covered.

What is a capillary? How do joints work? Why do some muscles work in pairs? Investigate the curious world of life science. Find out for yourself about the human body through experiments and demonstrations that you can do at home. Learn about what goes on inside your bones. Find out how your senses work. This book will show you the importance of investigating and understanding the world around you.