The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia (Visual Encyclopedia)

by DK (Author)

The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia (Visual Encyclopedia)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

The most visual and comprehensive encyclopedia for children that charts the evolution of the world's greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance, supporting the arts in STEAM education.

Kids can trace the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary art; discover the evolution of sculpture, from the Great Sphinx at Giza to modern day abstract forms; find out about photography, from the early "camera obscura" to digital imagery; read the story of music, from classical and jazz to rock and roll; and put on their dancing shoes for some ballroom, ballet, modern dance, and more. Stunning images bring each subject to life, and clear text and annotations provide comprehensive, age-appropriate coverage.Full of amazing facts, clear explanations, and awe-inspiring photography, The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the cultural world for children.

Series Overview: DK's Visual Encyclopedias are the first substantial series of encyclopedias aimed at young children, designed to excite and entertain, while offering a comprehensive overview of core subjects. From science and the human body to animals, the ocean, space, and more, each book combines fun facts, amazing pictures, and crystal-clear explanations to take kids into the wonders of our world.

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John Woodward has written numerous books, including DK's Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia, Weather Watcher, and Super Earth Encyclopedia. He works as a conservation volunteer on a wildlife reserve near his home in southern England.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781465462909
Lexile Measure
1120
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
DK
Publication date
August 01, 2017
Series
Visual Encyclopedia
BISAC categories
JNF006000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | General
JNF039000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | General
Library of Congress categories
Art

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