New Releases by Jane Bingham

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.

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..

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 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.

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.

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.

This series takes an in-depth look at both the decorative and functional art and design of a given culture. The engaging text explains how the art ties in to the culture, what it means, why it was created, and what it''s used for or represents. Fine art, architecture, music and theater, cookware, clothing and textiles and other topics are all discussed. Feature boxes highlight fascinating bits of information on a specific topic, such as African embroidery.

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

Three knight tales from the legends of King Arthur.

The imagination, skill, and beliefs of a culture can all be found ingrained in the art it creates. By matching engaging text with brilliant photos, this new series illustrates why this art was created in the first place, what it was used for, and what it represented to those that made it. Feature Boxes delve even deeper into the meaning of specific topics such as tea ceremonies in Japan. Fine art, architecture, cookware, and clothing are just some of the areas explored.

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.

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

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.

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.

This book traces the history of ships, from a log which was hollowed out to today''s hydrofoils, which speed through the water on undersea wings.

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.

The aims of the Red Cross Movement range from helping the victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters to running first aid courses in the local community. This book looks at the history and structure of the movement and examines its values and activities. It assesses the impact of the movement''s international work in a number of areas and describes the challenges it will face in the future.

This book describes the crackdown of the Chinese government against the Tiananmen Square protesters, students and workers, on June 4, 1989.

Synopsis coming soon.......

WITH UP TO 100 THINGS TO SPOT ON EVERY DOUBLE PAGE, THIS ORIGINAL SERIES HELPS CHILDREN TO DEVELOP READING, COUNTING AND IDENTIFICATION SKILLS. EACH SPREAD CONTAINS A BRAIN-TEASING PICTURE PUZZLE FEATURING PLENTY OF THINGS TO SPOT IN THE CASTLE INCLUDING FALCONS, LANCES, SQUIRES AND PIES.

Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research.