Stephen Krensky Bücher

Die faszinierende Welt der magischen Kreaturen präsentiert über 60 Geister, Götter, Gestaltwandler und andere mythische Wesen. Spannende Porträts und wunderschöne Illustrationen erwecken zeitlose Figuren der uralten Mythen zum Leben. Von Affenkönig Sun Wukong bis zu den Sirenen mit ihrem todbringenden Gesang werden fantastische Wesen aus verschiedenen Kulturen und Epochen vorgestellt. Im Altertum wurden viele Naturphänomene als Werk übersinnlicher Kräfte verstanden. So bestimmte der Gott Re für die Ägypter den Lauf der Sonne, während der Flügelschlag des Donnervogels für nordamerikanische Ureinwohner den Donner verantwortete. Trotz der wissenschaftlichen Erklärungen bestehen die tierischen Fabelwesen und magischen Kreaturen bis heute in unserer Fantasie fort. Dieses Buch versammelt über 60 magische Wesen, darunter einäugige Zyklopen aus Griechenland, das hinterlistige Yara-Ma-Yha-Who der Aborigines und Tengu, das rotgesichtige Vogelwesen aus Japan. Es beleuchtet die Entstehungsgeschichten und kulturellen Hintergründe dieser Wesen und bietet beeindruckende Illustrationen, die die Magie und Faszination mythischer Kreaturen einfangen. Ein wunderschönes Fabelwesen-Buch für alle Fans von Fantasy und Magie!

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the USA. Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world - the USA. This is the story of how he realized his dreams - a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children's biography, discover Barack's fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle. From his unsettled early childhood, where he witnessed his parents' divorce and criss-crossed the globe between Indonesia and Hawaii, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job as a young man, Barack's journey is remarkable, unpredictable, and a gripping true story to inspire young readers.. This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading - and a series they'll want to collect.

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids. Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Thunderbird flying over North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump on board an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia. This is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.

Approximately sixty tips are demonstrated by dinosaurs in situations at home, during meals, camping, in the car, and in other familiar places.

In a world where winter reigns eternally, Coyote is perpetually cold and longs for warmth. He learns of Old Woman's magical bag containing summer and devises a plan with his friends—Wolf, Moose, Elk, Stag, and Antelope—to steal it. However, their scheme is thwarted when Old Woman's children pursue them. This fast-paced tale explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the quest for warmth, leading to a resolution that may allow everyone to share in the joys of summer.

Discover the inspiring story of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist, inventor, and engineer of the Italian Renaissance.

Discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a relatable young girl facing the same questions and troubles that kids come up against today. Learn how both sides of this puzzle made up the person who is Anne Frank. Meet her family and friends, explore "The Annex" where they hid, and see her story put in historical context alongside information about World War II and the Holocaust, and Hitler and Nazi Germany. Developed in consultation with literacy and subject experts, this new biography series goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create books children will enjoy reading and referencing for school projects and reports. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this a series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book includes an author's introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree, quiz, and index.

Third-grade Arthur fans ready to read on their own can take their own adventure with Arthur as he finds a lost diary. Illustrations.