Philip Wilkinson
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour around the world" -- back cover.
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books (U.S.) Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Groups of people have been bringing assorted instruments together since music was first played, but it is only over the last few centuries that this has been formalized to create what we think of as the orchestra. Over the years composers have written music with particular instruments in mind, and the orchestra has gradually evolved along with classical music itself. This book charts that evolution, profiling the instruments that have joined the orchestra...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Take a step into the fascinating realm of gods and goddesses, mythical warriors, and legendary kings and queens. Explore the creation stories of world's great cultures, let yourself be gripped by the classic hero narratives like the legend of King Arthur or the adventures of the Monkey King, or shed a tear over heart-rending tragedies such as the devastating tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Mythology Book retells and explains more than 80 classic...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus and browse through the beautiful image catalogs of everything from glassware to posters and typography to chairs. Arranged chronologically, from 1850 to the present day, follow the fascinating evolution of how design has influenced the look and functionality...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilization. Written in the form of illustrated "biographies", Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured city, brought to vivid life with paintings, photographs, timelines, maps, and artifacts. Covers cities both ancient and modern - from...