Search results for ""author steve martin""
Ivy Kids On the Train Activity Book
£9.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
Steve Martin has been an international star for over thirty years. Here, for the first time, he looks back to the beginning of his career and charmingly evokes the young man he once was. Born in Texas but raised in California, Steve was seduced early by the comedy shows that played on the radio when the family travelled back and forth to visit relatives. When Disneyland opened just a couple of miles away from home, an enchanted Steve was given his first chance to learn magic and entertain an audience. He describes how he noted the reaction to each joke in a ledger - 'big laugh' or 'quiet' - and assiduously studied the acts of colleagues, stealing jokes when needed. With superb detail, Steve recreates the world of small, dark clubs and the fear and exhilaration of standing in the spotlight. While a philosophy student at UCLA, he worked hard at local clubs honing his comedy and slowly attracting a following until he was picked up to write for TV. From here on, Steve Martin became an acclaimed comedian, packing out venues nationwide. One night, however, he noticed empty seats and realised he had 'reached the top of the rollercoaster'. BORN STANDING UP is a funny and riveting chronicle of how Steve Martin became the comedy genius we now know and is also a fascinating portrait of an era.
£10.99
St Martin's Press Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions
Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films — from Father of the Bride to Roxanne, The Jerk to Three Amigos, and many more, bringing readers directly into his world. In it, he shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney and Diane Keaton, Robin Williams and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit. With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel “diversions” in Steve and Harry’s signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star’s life, capturing Steve Martin’s singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons.
£23.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd How Many Spots Has a Cheetah Got?: Number Facts From Around the World
How Many Spots Has a Cheetah Got? is full of mind-blowing number facts. Did you know that the average cheetah has over 2,000 spots? Or that your face has 43 muscles? Packed with stats and figures about every topic imaginable – from sharks and stars to knights and pirates – there’s tons to explore and discover. Featuring a humorously-written text and beautiful, friendly illustrations by Amber Davenport, this is the perfect book for curious children aged 6 and up.
£9.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds
This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ...The eyes of a giant squid are as big as Frisbees.Figure skaters spin up to 300 times in one minute.In ancient Greece, every Olympic athlete competed in the nude! Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by bestselling artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book is the perfect companion for all 8-year-olds, and will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds
£6.66
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds
This book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and quirky illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia.Did you know ...Wombats defend themselves with their tough bums. When their burrows are attacked, they block the entrance with their bottoms.At Spain’s Tomatina festival, over 20,000 people hurl over a million tomatoes at each other in an hour. What a food fight! Every fact is accompanied with a fun illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life.With tons of cool things to discover, this book will keep curious kids aged 7+ laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds
£6.66
Quarto Publishing PLC I Like Sports… what jobs are there?
In this entertaining and informative book, children who love sport can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a swimming instructor, a referee, a sport nutritionist, a race car mechanic, to a sport photographer and many more, this book will take you through a day in the life of 25 sporty workers, showing you how each job unfolds on a typical working day. You’ll learn what it takes to get the job, what duties and tasks are involved, and discover a world of opportunities. Turn the pages and find out the best part of a lifeguard’s day and what really bothers a personal trainer… HINT: it involves stinky gym clothes! With a variety of careers covered, from jobs in science, professional sport, the arts and many more, this book is sure to inspire children’s ambitions and get them excited for their futures. Aimed at sport loving readers aged 7 and older the illustrated narrative approach tells the story of each career and helps introduce children to the world of work in a playful, engaging way. When they’ve finished reading, children will have gained an overview of each of the featured jobs and will have discovered that you can turn a passion, an interest or a hobby into a rewarding career.
£12.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Scientist Academy: Are you ready for the challenge?
Kids can learn the essential skills to start their own scientific journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides young readers through different strands of science: Laboratory, Investigative, Space, Earth, and Life.Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life scientists, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Create a pendulum, investigate a crime scene, uncover some fossils, and study the solar system. The sky’s the limit!
£9.99