October 7, 2024 7:34 am
Published by priyahpi
In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman's belly begins to grow!
This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana. The gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional African art, while remaining uniquely contemporary
October 2, 2024 7:44 am
Published by priyahpi
Bhil are colourful paintings found on the walls of Indian tribal homes.
Bhil Art belongs to the second largest tribal community in India – the Bhil tribe. Their primeval art is rather distinct. Bhil paintings use large unlife-like figures and shapes painted in natural and earthy tones. In essence, their art portrays the life of the Bhil tribe and their natural environ. Then the painted figures are overlaid with various dotted patterns. These patterns give the Bhil paintings a uniqueness of their own. Moreover, the dotted patterns symbolise various rituals and beliefs of their tribe and have an individuality owing to their artists.
March 17, 2025 1:05 pm
Published by priyahpi
This book tells the story of the mysterious world of decorated caves, from the oldest known painting tools to the magnificent murals of the European Ice Age. Showcasing the most astounding discoveries made in more than 150 years of archaeological exploration, It explores the creative achievements of our remotest ancestors and what they tell us about the human past.
November 22, 2024 11:46 am
Published by priyahpi
Learn all about Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strips, beloved characters, and the cartoons, movies and the history of the Peanuts Gang!
October 2, 2024 7:59 am
Published by priyahpi
Drawing on ancient Egyptian sculptures seen in museums around the world, this enchanting story for children reveals the powerful connection between Egyptians and the hippopotami that inhabited the Nile. To the ancient Egyptians, the hippopotamus was one of the most dangerous animals in their world. The huge creatures were a hazard for small fishing boats and other river craft. But in this delightful story, a young boy befriends a little hippo and together they live out their days along the banks of the Nile.
November 25, 2024 8:20 am
Published by priyahpi
Night and day, Michelangelo worked in secret, lovingly coaxing statue out of the stone. Its majesty endures even today.
This is the story of how a neglected, discarded stone became a masterpiece for all time. It is also a story of how humans see themselves reflected in art.
October 9, 2024 11:39 am
Published by priyahpi
She has a legendary smile, and millions come to see her every day. Some say she is the most famous painting in the world. Who is she? Why, the Mona Lisa, of course But did you know that she was once stolen from her wall at the Louvre? Who took her? Why? Where was she hidden? How was she found? Someone call the police.
March 17, 2025 11:53 am
Published by priyahpi
The most significant and popular examples of Native American art can be seen in totem poles. But the Native Americans also used other mediums for their art. Learn all about the Native American art history in the pages of this book.
November 18, 2024 10:00 am
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Rome Antics concludes with an aerial map of the city, marked with the pigeon's flight path. Roman sites from the Arch of Constantine to the Pantheon are briefly described as well. This lovely visual serenade to Rome is a delight for anyone who could fall in love with such a city as this. (All ages)
November 18, 2024 8:13 am
Published by priyahpi
Rama and her family, are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their home
With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. An astonishing book that allows the humanity of refugees to speak louder than politics and introduces readers to one of Syria's incredible artists." ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review
November 22, 2024 11:39 am
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Do you know how comics, graphic novels, and manga came to be? Or that they have their roots in cave drawings?
A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning about history has never been so much fun!
October 7, 2024 10:16 am
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Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which color is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colors, and the roles they've played throughout history.
“The king walked in on Marie one day to see her trying on yet another expensive gown. It was made of silk in a purple-pink-brown color. The king tried to put her off the purchase by declaring it to be couleur de puce - the color of a flea after it had been squashed! Marie-Antoinette wasn’t put off. She insisted that every lady in her court wear puce or subtly similar shades known as dos de puce (flea’s back) or ventre de puce (flea’s belly).”
