your child is I terested in Armour, this book would be wonderful, It would also be good for a classroom library for students to look through at down times, Each illustration is very pretty and at the end they show pictures of what everything really looks like, Thanks to NetGalley and Princeton Architectural Press for a free digital copy for my review,
With bold colors and artistic depictions, this book shows how animals have armor just like humans have used for centuries.
I think it will appeal to many curious children, Armor amp Animals by Liz Yohlin Baill is a children's nonfiction book currently scheduled for release on February, What do knights in shining armor have to do with slimy snails and porcupines A lot, actually! This book brings together two things kids love to provide an entryway into the world of art and history.
The armor collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art provides the remarkable helmets, shields, and more that appear in the book.
Text is paired with bright, modern graphics and reallife armor informs kids about art and animals in tandem, A rhino crashes into a knight, teaching kids that a group of rhinos is called a crashso stay out of the way! Dragons may be imaginary, but a firebreathing dragon etched on armor can still make a horse look extra tough.
Kids can consider the helmets, goggles, and other "armor" they use that help make their own activities safer, and connect art to their world as they learn.
Armor amp Animals is an interesting and engaging look at how armor and animals compare, I liked seeing how armor mimic some animal's features, and how some armor was made for horses that would be in battle.
I thought the text was well done and balanced nicely with the visuals, I liked the images of both armor and animals, and enjoyed the general idea of the book, I liked the focus on the art of the armor, and the intent behind some of the features, I think it will hold the interest of many readers, and maybe inspire further reading on animal defenses or the history and uses of armor.
A collection which is fun to read and quite informative regarding the
different protective parts animals have and we use to protect ourselves from time immemorial specially when it comes to wars and defence.
Love the bright colours which match the real pictures,
Enjoyed reading this,
Thank you Publisher and the Author for the book, to be added to Amazon UK and US onrd Februarypublication day!
I liked the idea behind this book but for me it could have done with a little more facts on the different parts for the animals.
I liked the layout of the book but the colours could have been picked better and maybe some different other than the red, yellow, green and blue repeated.
This is constructive criticism as I read a book with my daughter and she pointed out that the colour was "blue again" so it was something she picked up on.
Something like the thickness of the armor they have, the other uses, maybe what their predators could be and how they protect them, for me without that kind of thing this is really a book that would only be read once and most likely shelved unfortunately as there is not enough to come back for the second, third or fourth read.
It isfrom me for this one This one is a,for me, and I am sure young readers will be fascinated by it, With photographs of the various pieces of armor featured here in the backmatter and relatable text, they will enjoy the chance to compare the protective devices of humans, knights in particular, with those of animals while noting their commonalities.
Based on an exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the book evokes a sense of wonder about how armor, scales, bands, spikes, and helmets have served animals and humans quite well as they navigate their surroundings.
The lames on one suit of armor really do resemble the sections in a lobster's tail, This is fascinating stuff, and will certainly serve to prompt curiosity in readers since this book simply introduces the topic.
It made me want to visit this particular museum and participate in the "Days of Knights" tour, It amazes me that humans had to come up with armor when animals already has their own ways of protecting themselves.
This kid friendly title uses the Philadelphia Museum of Art collection to compare the armor worn by knights to that worn by animals.
Photographs of the individual pieces of armor are displayed along side various animals on double spread pages with colorful backgrounds.
The simple text provides comparisons and makes an enjoyable and effective presentation about protective features and equipment, Excellent choice. I found this concept lacking, Super cool book that provides us with examples of similarities between certain animals and all things medieval, From rhinos and armor to porcupines and spears, this book gave all sorts of fun facts! This was a really great book for my little boy who is into all things about knights and dragons and of course animals! This would make a great addition to any childrens library and I would easily recommend this to family and friends of little kids.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy, complimentary copy from Raincoast books received
Good started book for initiating conversation about how we get inspiration for weapons design
Would like it to be a bit more indepth, but for a starter book it works just fine.
Nine animals used, ranging from insects through mammals,
Each animal/armor piece has their own colour,
What do knights in shining armor have to do with slimy snails and porcupines A lot, actually! Armor amp Animals brings together two things kids love to provide an entryway into the world of art.
The armor collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, beloved by its young visitors, provides the remarkable helmets, shields, and more that appear in the book, and which experienced museum educator Liz Yohlin Baill compares to the shells, scales, and spikes that protect animals.
Lively text paired with bright, modern graphics and reallife armor informs kids about art and animals in tandem.
A rhino crashes into a knight, teaching kids that a group of rhinos is called a crashso stay out of the way! Dragons may be imaginary, but a firebreathing dragon etched on armor can still make a horse look extra tough.
Kids can consider the helmets, goggles, and other "armor" they use that help make their own activities safer, and connect art to their world as they learn.
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