About the book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
In this “stunning” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book, award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion pictures came to be invented and the story of the many people who helped create them.
Movies take us on adventures, introduce us to new worlds, and make us feel, but how did they start?
In her trademark easy-to-follow narrative voice, this fact-filled picture book tells the story of the evolution of movies and the people who worked hard to create them—both on-screen and behind the scenes. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films and how those building blocks allowed for the inspiring movies of today.
Editions of Action!
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781534452305
- EBook
- ISBN 9781534452312
Read an Excerpt
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
In this “stunning” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book, award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion pictures came to be invented and the story of the many people who helped create them.
Movies take us on adventures, introduce us to new worlds, and make us feel, but how did they start?
In her trademark easy-to-follow narrative voice, this fact-filled picture book tells the story of the evolution of movies and the people who worked hard to create them—both on-screen and behind the scenes. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films and how those building blocks allowed for the inspiring movies of today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Action! about?
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
In this “stunning” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book, award-winning nonfiction creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how motion pictures came to be invented and the story of the many people who helped create them.
Movies take us on adventures, introduce us to new worlds, and make us feel, but how did they start?
In her trademark easy-to-follow narrative voice, this fact-filled picture book tells the story of the evolution of movies and the people who worked hard to create them—both on-screen and behind the scenes. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films and how those building blocks allowed for the inspiring movies of today.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Action!?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Television, video and film
Where can I read a sample of Action!?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781534452305
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Action!?
Meghan McCarthy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Action! is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781534452305) and ebook(ISBN 9781534452312)
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