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Mary Richards

    The Met 5000 Years of Awesome Objects
    A History of Words for Children
    Listen to the Music
    Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person
    Take Me To Museums
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    • 2024

      Exploring the history of music, this narrative non-fiction work offers a unique auditory experience with 10 brief sound clips featuring beloved orchestral instruments. It delves into the evolution and significance of these instruments, making it both an informative and engaging read for music enthusiasts.

      Listen to the Music: The Instruments
    • 2024

      Die Welt der Musikinstrumente

      Ein Sound-Buch zum Hören mit 10 Soundmodulen. Ein Sachbilderbuch für Kinder ab 6 Jahren

      In "Die Vielfalt der Musikinstrumente" begleiten Emma und Paul eine Zeitreise durch verschiedene Länder und Epochen, entdecken diverse Musikinstrumente und hören bekannte Musikstücke. Mit spannenden Fakten und 10 Soundmodulen bietet das Buch eine faszinierende Einführung in die Musikgeschichte. Goldfolienumschlag und klimafreundliche Produktion runden das Erlebnis ab.

      Die Welt der Musikinstrumente
    • 2023

      The Met 5000 Years of Awesome Objects

      A History of Art for Children

      • 256 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      Explore 5,000 years of art history through a captivating journey designed for children, featuring an array of photographs and illustrations from The Met. This unique book combines education and visual delight, making art accessible and engaging for young readers.

      The Met 5000 Years of Awesome Objects
    • 2023

      A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into an art portfolio, whilst turning its reader into an artist. This book turns itself into sculptures, paintings, colour wheels, viewfinders, op art and pop art, surrealism, cubism and more. It is art school in a book.

      The Extraordinary Book That Makes You An Artist
    • 2023

      Die Welt der Musik

      Eine Reise durch die Musikgeschichte. Ein Sound-Buch zum Hören mit 10 Soundmodulen; Ein Sachbilderbuch für Kinder ab 6 Jahren

      Die Vielfalt der Musik in 10 Soundmodulen In diesem liebevoll illustrierten Buch gehen Emma und Paul auf eine musikalische Zeitreise und entdecken dabei internationale Musiker und Musikerinnen. Egal ob sie Hildegard von Bingen oder einem indischen Raga lauschen, den Gitarrenklängen von Chiquinha Gonzaga oder einem Jazz-Konzert von Charlie Parker zuhören - auf jeder Seite lernen Emma und Paul spannende Fakten über die einzelnen Musiker*innen und ihre Stücke. Musikstücke aus aller Welt und interessantes Hintergrundwissen machen dieses Buch zu einer tollen Einführung in die Geschichte der Musik. Auf jeder Seite befindet sich ein Noten-Symbol, und wer darauf drückt, hört ein tolles Musikstück. Dieses Buch wird klimaneutral produziert. Ausstattung: mit 10 integrierten Soundmodulen und Goldfolienprägung auf dem Cover

      Die Welt der Musik
    • 2023

      "Teach People, Not Poses is the manual that yoga teachers and yoga therapists need to help their students step onto the mat on their own terms, comfortably and safely. Mary Richards, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and expert in kinesiology and anatomy, says that we leave too many people off the mat, due to overly aggressive pace, sequence, and ambition in asana. She offers advice, techniques, observations, practices, and sequences to give teachers and yoga therapists the tools they need to move beyond the popular ideas of "should" on the mat"-- Provided by publisher

      Teach People, Not Poses
    • 2023

      A powerful wizard finds himself taken for granted... A fancy hat goes on a strange journey - or does it? A new broom takes on a life of its own... A bullying billy goat gets a taste of his own medicine... Never outstaying their welcome, Mary Richards' enchanting stories are full of charm, simplicity and a touch of whimsical humour, aptly accompanied by the author's characterful illustrations.

      Fairy Tale World
    • 2022

      Get ready for a beautifully illustrated reference book of activities – mixing learning, craft and creative play! What will you do today? Look no further than this book! You’ll find plenty of easy-to-follow activities, from “Invent a Dance” to “Make a Museum”. On each page, there are lists of what you’ll need, tips for getting started, and ideas for making the most out of the task you’ve chosen. As you read through, you’ll discover new facts on every page. Most of the activities can be done indoors, but there are plenty of ideas for outdoor fun, too. All you’ll need to get started is a pencil and paper – and a lot of imagination!

      What Can I Do?: Inspiring Activities for Creative Kids
    • 2022

      A children’s history of the world told via the development of language, featuring the wordsmiths, civilizations, and tools that have shaped the ways humans communicate.  A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to share thoughts using words. Written in a lively narrative style, this book presents a history of the world through language, introducing young readers to the civilizations, inventions, and writers who have shaped the way we communicate. Divided into themed chapters to help young minds grasp difficult concepts, the book explores what words are and how humans communicate; the development of writing implements; the history of printed books; the process of learning another language; dialects and accents and the way language can reflect our identity; the power of words to calm, inspire, and rally crowds; graffiti’s role in spreading messages; codes and invented languages; the patterns of poetry; the future of words; and languages facing extinction. Featuring examples like the Grimm Brothers, Emily Dickinson, and King Ashurbanipal’s library, the book also includes illustrations by Rose Blake that add a cast of humorous and helpful characters to explain the wide variety of ideas. A History of Words for Children inspires creative minds and helps them understand how we communicate.  Illustrated in color throughout

      A History of Words for Children