ABC What Can it Be? An alphabet shadows guessing game 
Budding shutterbugs will find much to learn and explore between the pages of this colourful and wide-ranging introduction to the world of photography. Illustrated throughout and written in a style that's informative and easy to understand, this book covers everything from the difference between digital and film cameras to mastering action shots and taking pictures of one's favourite pets. Sections introduce young readers to famous photographers and iconic images. Acclaimed writer George Sullivan also explains the principles of composition, lighting and visual story telling, and even the proper way to hold a camera. He offers valuable tips for creating whimsical, unusual shots, and for using free software to organize, share and edit photographs. Children will be entertained and challenged in discovering how to make exciting, high quality photographs they can share with their family and friends.
Exactly the Opposite Photographs of familiar outdoor scenes illustrate pairs of opposites. Full description
Some of the world's most renowned pictures are also the most exciting to view and discuss. From Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon to the fall of the Berlin Wall; Lindbergh's historic landing in Paris to Nelson Mandela's release from prison; portraits of Albert Einstein, Princess Diana and the Beatles; the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics and the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico-these and other history-making photographs are presented in double-page spreads that offer stunning reproductions of the images themselves, helpful background information on the events and people they portray, and perspectives on the circumstances that inspired them. Paging through these photographs, children will learn not only about people and events that changed the world, but how photographs preserve and help us understand these important moments.
Dorothea Lange Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of each artist's life and style in these fun and educational books. Full description
Kids are crazy for digital photography: it's hip and provides instant gratification. This appealing, irreverent and fully updated guide gives children 10 and up the wherewithal to go wild with the new technology. Featuring the latest equipment and software, revised stats and a fresh new cover, it explains everything from using the camera to coordinating it with the computer, printer and scanner to manipulating the images. Then, they can dive right into 50 cool, inventive activities and turn their friends into aliens, make a Warhol-esque pop art masterpiece and create a "trapped-in-the-computer" screen saver!
