Investigate the animal kingdom, exploring the worlds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians and find out how they raise their young, where in the world they make their homes and what it means for some of these animals to be endangered. This brilliant book is bursting with fantastic information, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs.
An illustrated almanac including thousands of facts about such topics as the universe, countries of the world, science and nature, government, world history and religions, the arts, sports, and others.
A massive, plastic-sleeved cook book with an amazing 500 indulgent, delicious and tempting recipes, ranging from classics such as profiteroles, lemon meringue pie and apple crumble to more exotic dishes such as tiramisu or brandy-soaked borracho cake from Spain. This tome includes at-a-glance nutrional notes, which cover every dish, and include calorie count, cholesterol, fat, carbohydrate and sugar content. Truly a GREAT book for beginners and experts alike. ENJOY!
This enticing introduction to art appreciation for children looks at art history, themes in art, and art techniques - from cave paintings to modern art. Children will learn to step back, think, and look at art in a new way. This fabulous book explores themes in art, including women in art and symbolism in art. Kids will be encouraged to look closely at a painting and understand why and how it was made. By tapping into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Art ... And How it Works helps with the understanding of colour and the materials artists use. The mathematical side of art will be highlighted and kids will learn about patterns and shapes in art. The book looks at the history of art for kids - from prehistoric paintings, Impressionism, abstract art, through to the art of today. It includes biographies of major artists from Fra Angelico to David Hockney. Art ... And How it Works cuts through the jargon that surrounds the art world and offers a fresh, new, and accessible approach for kids.
The Essential Family Guide to Geography and Culture
304 Seiten
11 Lesestunden
A guide to countries and continents in today's rapidly changing world bull; bull;Clear, country-by-country layout makes this an ideal reference book for use both at home and at school bull;At-a-glance key facts on each country's population, language, religion, government, currency, and more bull;More than 60 large-scale, three-dimensional maps, 900 superb photographs, and 500 detailed artworks, charts, and diagrams bring the countries of the world to life bull;Researched, authenticated, and updated by a team of specialists in human and physical geography and international affairs
Ilustrovaná publikace pro děti zhruba od 9 let popisuje zajímavosti ze světa zvířat.
Zajímavosti o dinousaurech, plazech, obojživelnících, hmyzu, savcích a ptácích. Každou kapitolu, která má své číslo, uvozují výstižné a stručné informace popisující život jednotlivých druhů. Zvláštností knihy jsou krátké kvízy, neuvěřitelné zajímavosti nebo návody, jak vyrobit jednoduché věci inspirované náměty z živočišné říše (např. masky, závěsné předměty, záložky apod.).
Avec 100 infos à connaître sur les reptiles et les amphibiens, les enfants entreront dans le monde des crocodiles géants, des grenouilles volantes et d'autres animaux étonnants. Ils découvriront des détails fascinants sur ces animaux qui ont su s'adapter à des environnements hostiles. 100 faits numérotés, accompagnés de magnifiques illustrations, les plongeront dans une aventure irrésistible de bout en bout, racontée avec humour grâce à des détails et dessins amusants. Les jeunes esprits curieux apprécieront les quiz et les activités permettant de créer un gentil serpent qui rampe ou un masque d'amphibien !