Linq Query syntax Explain briefly

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Im starting of the LINQ Query so, I want to briefly explain syntax given below.

var val = (from row in dc.ProductChilds
                      join row2 in dc.ProductParents
                      on row.FKID equals row2.ID
                      select new ProductChild { ChildDescription = row.ChildDescription, FKID = row.FKID, ID = row.ID });
           return val.ToList();

i want to explanation here

what is ( ?
what is ) ?
what is { ?
what is } ?
what is select ?........................all


So, could you please explain briefly?