Oxford First Book of Art (Oxford First Books)

by Gillian Wolfe (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.27

  The Oxford First Book of Art is a dazzling introduction to the joys of art, for young children. It represents a wonderfully varied collection of images - paintings, drawings, sculpture and textiles - from all around the world and down through the ages. Pictures are grouped by themes beginning with subjects close to home, such as 'Mother and Child' and 'Faces', and developing to more abstract ideas such as 'Light', 'Patterns' and 'Shapes'. Superb reproductions and expert text encourage children to get really involved with the pictures, to look closely, and to give their own reactions. And for every theme there is an 'Art Activity', to show how to apply the ideas they have been looking at in their own art. It features: over 45 works of art from all periods and cultures; stimulating text from an expert author; 'Art Activity' on every double page spread; quizzes and games; and a superb gift book.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.27

  The Oxford First Book series, with lifesales of 50,000 copies since publication in 1999, is a strong seller. Now, with new vibrant covers, the series gets a modern look that is perfect for the trade and libraries. The Oxford First Book of Space presents detailed space facts and is ideal for project work. It looks at the planets, stars and galaxies, travel and living in space and has a fact file too. With spectacular photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope, it takes children aged 5 upwards on a dazzling journey around the planets, stars and beyond. It also includes an index. Andrew Langley is a highly successful and widely experienced author of children's reference.