This superb book takes a continent-by continent journey through the everyday lives of the six billion people who inhabit our planet. Stunning photographs and detailed maps will help you to gain a better understanding of customs and traditions, religious beliefs and festivals, how governments work, and how people travel.
This book explains that the body is an incredible machine, discussing the workings of the brain, how muscles make the skeleton move, and how the senses detect what is happening.
A dynamic and comprehensive introduction to physical geography, which explores our world's most dramatic features. It gets to the heart of fiery volcanoes, uncovers the causes of earthquakes and looks at incredible weather phenomena."--Adapted from back cover
Shakespeare's enduring tales of love, jealousy, revenge, corruption, family feuds, ghosts, witches and murder are explored and explained in this book. It also describes how Shakespeare's works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his lifetime right up to the present day.
The book is designed to help children expand their Spanish vocabulary in a fun and enjoyable way. Each familiar object has a Spanish label, encouraging immediate association of word and object, so that even beginners can enjoy learning new words -- Back cover.
Looks under the skin to reveal the parts of the body that allow you to run and jump. Discover how exercise improves your muscles and how your body grows and how broken bones mend.
An invaluable book for anyone studying science, Essential Science is both a concise examination revision guide and an accurate reference book. The key fact, laws and concepts of physics, chemistry and biology are clearly and simply defined, using clear, accurate diagrams and colourful illustrations.
-- Beginner's guides to your insides, presented in a fresh and lively style -- Illustrated by Christyan Fox with witty cartoons and amusing comic strips
Both readers coming to Shakespeare for the first time and students already familiar with his plays will find 'The World of Shakespeare' an essential guide to the man, his works and his influence on the world today.
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