Roald Dahl (Culture in Action)

Bingham, Jane

ISBN 10: 1410934055 ISBN 13: 9781410934055

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2009

Synopsis

How many books for children did Roald Dahl write? What trick did Roald and his friends play on a candy store owner? Which artist illustrated many of Roald's books? The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With Culture in Action the arts are brought to life! Each Culture in Action book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.

About this title

About the Author:

Jane Bingham is an experienced writer for young adults. She has written over 100 nonfiction books on a variety of topics. Jane has a first class degree in English Literature and an M. Phil in History of Art and is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Oxford Brookes University. She has two sons and three stepsons and lives in Oxford, England.

Review:

The varied titles in this series cover a wide range of topics. Each book includes high-interest acts, fun activities, and appealing photographs. The information is presented in a colorful and attractive format with brief paragraphs and sidebars. Each book --Library Media Connection

According to the time line in the first book, graffiti can be traced back to 60,000 BCE and paintings on cave walls. A note on the contents page states that it is illegal to draw on other peoples property without permission. The different types of graffi --School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1410934055
• ISBN 13: 9781410934055
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32