Cameras: All About Series (All About... (Southwater)) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Chris Oxlade (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: All About... (Southwater)

This sensational book makes the scientific principles of photography amazingly clear with many experiments and fact boxes that make learning fun.

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About the Author

Robin Kerrod is an experience children's writer whose main area of interest is science and natural history. Chris Oxlade is the writer and editor of more than 70 books on science and technology, sports and hobbies. After gaining a BSc in Civil Engineering, he decided to write mainly for children but occasionally for the adult market. His general interested include cricket, rock climbing and photography. Al Morrison is an artist and animator with an MA in Design and Media. He has taught, worked and published books in the field of photography.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Anness (March 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842157698
• ISBN-13: 978-1842157695
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,905,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something every kid can relate too!, April 30, 2003

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Browyn Brough "excitedteacher" (vegas area, rural) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cameras (Fantastic Facts) (Paperback)

This book is in the same style that so many children of this generation are already use too, it's very DK or Osborne like. There is, to the point information, a picture or two on every page, yet it is detailed enough even for a good reader while not turning away delayed readers. The bit size paragraphs are far less intimidating then in other styles of books. Perhaps that's why DK and Osborne sell so many books.

There is a make and take type project on nearly everyother page, great for the hands on learners. Instructions simple enough for people that don't like instructions, (with pictures) of what it's suppose to look like. The supplies are things easily found around a house. My children are excited, that it's not just a book to read! But also one to do!

We will look for more books by this author is this style. I'd say you need to be at least 8 or 9, to do this however children as old as 15 would find this a cool book! Especially if they love cameras, or want to learn about them. Cheapest books for this much material I've seen in awhile! Way to GO!

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful teaching tool, September 20, 2011

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Julie A. Armstrong - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cameras (Learn About Series) (Hardcover)

This nonfiction book was in excellent condition from the seller. I was looking for a book that I could use with preschoolers. The text is a little above their level, but the pictures and diagrams are great. It will be a useful tool for our camera study.

5.0 out of 5 stars For Beginners and Children, April 10, 2011

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Stephen Pellerine (In a bookshelf somewhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Investigations: Cameras (Investigations) (Hardcover)

Remembering the audience - this is a 5 Star book, for sure. It would also be relevant for the very curious and open minded adult understanding it is not pitched for you, but yes - there is play within that will allow you to, and encourage you to, play with a camera in new ways.

Covers very basic ideas, gives projects, and suggestions for shooting. PERFECT gift for the young mind interested in photography.