With its warm and busy artwork scenes, Things That Go is the perfect interactive introduction to all kinds of amazing machines, from F1 cars and planes, to electric trains, diggers and submarines. Gentle, friendly text takes young children on a fun exploration from railway stations to space, with over 50 fun flaps showing a variety of machines along the way.
Unlike typical history books, this series is a thrilling survey of what it took to be a hoplite in ancient Greece, a centurion in ancient Rome, a Japanese Samurai warrior, or a medieval knoght. Along the way, the books profile personalities, wars, battle tactics, and weaponry from ancient times and achieve the "cool" factor that will capture the imagination of students and create obsessive interest among readers. With a good combinatoin of text, illustration, photography, fact boxes and timelines, this will be a must-have series for many reluctant readers.
Provides information on the bloodthirsty gladiators and the terrifying chariot races. This book helps explore the ancient world's largest city and find out more about everyday life in ancient Rome.
Are you mad about costume and fashion? From wellies and weddings to corsets and kimonos, the history of clothes and world costume is brought to life in this informative book. Also contains a weblink to a fantastic, downloadable Mad About poster!
This memoir is about a life filled with joy and adventures, but also so many mistakes that its author thinks it could be classified as a "How not to do book." Personal and unique observations compiled through world travel, raising a family, work, love, loss and just living each day are intimately disclosed on every page. A product of the great American post war proud middle class, Deborah believes anything is possible, until it's not, and even then hangs on for the ride. What happens? Let her tell you.
Are you mad about all things medieval? From dungeons and drawbridges to jesters and jousting, the world of mighty castles and noble knights is brought to life in this informative book. It is ideal for all young history enthusiasts. Also contains a weblink to two fantastic, downloadable Mad About posters!
Enter the world of the most heroic, brutal and fearsome fighters of all time. Packed with fascinating facts, famous warrior profiles and amazing artwork, this series allows readers to learn all about the devious tactics, wicked weapons and courageous battles fought by warriors.
Lift and Explore is a brilliant new lift-the-flap series for very young readers. Taking centre stage on each colourful spread is a busy, detailed artwork scene with tactile flaps in a variety of shapes-all accompanied by simple text. Children will enjoy exploring the rich, cheerful artworks, finding the flaps and discovering what's underneath. Oceans is full of dynamic wonderful watery worlds. Children will love having their own information adventures with Lift and Explore!
Lift and Explore is a brilliant new lift-the-flap series for very young readers. Taking centre stage on each colourful spread is a busy, detailed artwork scene with tactile flaps in a variety of shapes-all accompanied by simple text. Children will enjoy exploring the rich, cheerful artworks, finding the flaps and discovering what's underneath. Dinosaurs is full of dynamic dinosaur deeds. Children will love having their own information adventures with Lift and Explore!
Knock on wood, God bless you, cross your fingers, how often do you say or hear one of these phrases? Have you ever stopped to think about their origin or wondered why performing a superstitious ritual to ward off bad luck has become a part of our everyday lives? Passed down through the ages, many of these superstitions are grounded in myth and old wives' tales, but each tells a story--bequeathing a record of the values of a bygone day and age. In this entertaining, light-hearted collection, SUPERSTITIONS explains the history of more than 1000 of the world's most common folklore beliefs." -- Back cover.
A biology GCSE study guide that covers the 2000 syllabus and offers a structured revision programme covering everything you need to know for your exam. It includes more than 1,500 interactive tests and coverage of the curriculum to help you focus on your revision, providing real examination practice and reinforcing classroom study. Explanations for each question aid understanding and recall, and past exam papers and times tests give you real exam practice. Hints on effective revision planning help you to reduce exam stress and put you in control and topics on the best exam techniques can gain you valuable marks.
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