A Question of the Arts

Name: A Question of the Arts
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ISBN: 9781526329783

Did Cave People Dance? (and other questions about dance)

Mary Auld

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English

Wayland
09 June 2026

Dance, ballet (Children's&YA)

Series: A Question of the Arts

Uncover the mysteries of dance in this fun question-based book for kids

What puts the fizz in K-pop? How does a fox trot? And can you really have two left feet? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!

With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of the arts. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of arts topics and busting some popular myths along the way!

The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making the arts fun and accessible for every young reader.

Titles in the series:

A Question of the Arts: Architecture / Craft / Dance / Film / Fine Art / Literature / Music / Theatre

By: Mary Auld
Imprint: Wayland
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781526329783
ISBN 10: 1526329786
Series: A Question of the Arts
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 09 June 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1: What is dance? 2: Did cave people waltz? 3: Where do swords dance? 4: Can you have two left feet? 5: How do you move to the groove? 6: When do people flap like a bird? 7: Can you kick a can-can? 8: What puts the fizz into K-pop? 9: What’s the point of going en pointe? 10: When do you dance with your hands? 11: How does a fox trot? 12: How can dance break all the rules? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary 15: Further discovery 16: Index

Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.