The museum book
Mark, Jan, 1943-20062010
Book
Suppose you went to a museum and didn't know what it was. The author muses on the word 'museum', on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums, on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. She examines the Elgin Marbles, famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height Library | Children's Non Fiction | J069Paperback | Available |
| Swinton Library | Children's Non Fiction | J069Paperback | Available |
Main title:
The museum book / written by Jan Mark ; illustrated by Richard Holland.
Work:
Imprint:
London : Walker, 2010.
Collation:
51 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2007.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781406319729 (pbk)
Dewey class:
069
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
665579