This author is dedicated to extensive travel writing. Together with her husband, she created a guide that inspired countless adventurers. Their work is characterized by a practical approach and an emphasis on exploring the world.
Featuring over 200 stickers and vibrant illustrations, this activity book invites kids to discover the fascinating world of airports. Packed with engaging facts, it offers a fun way to learn about airports globally, making it ideal for keeping young minds entertained during travels or at home.
"Coming about! From dinghies to freight liners, pirate ships to submarines, across oceans and up rivers, set sail on a fascinating journey through the world of ships in this new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this companion to How Airports Work and How Trains Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about ships. Lift the flaps to unfurl papyrus sails on an Ancient Egyptian ship sailing up the Nile, tour a historic Spanish galleon, zoom across the water at almost 320 miles per hour in a speedboat, and much more."--Amazon
Designed for young learners, this engaging guide introduces Spanish through relatable topics such as greetings, school life, hobbies, pets, and favorite foods. It features straightforward explanations and user-friendly pronunciation guides, making the language accessible and enjoyable to learn. Perfect for beginners, it promises to make mastering Spanish as simple as counting to three.
Exploring the evolution of train travel, this engaging title introduces young readers to the fascinating world of locomotives, from steam engines to high-speed trains. It features special sections like The Golden Age of Steam and Trains of the Future, providing insights into train operation and design. The book is interactive, with gatefolds and flaps to lift, enhancing the learning experience. Beautifully illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock, it promises a captivating adventure through the history and technology of trains.
Prepare for blast-off! This guide to space exploration is your ticket to humanity's greatest journeys into the universe. Discover the history, achievements, and future of space travel, from the first telescope to the potential of space tourism. Meet the world's first astronaut, witness the launch of Sputnik, and leave the first boot-print on the moon with Neil Armstrong. Learn about the International Space Station, see rovers capturing images of distant worlds, and understand how to land on asteroids or comets while searching for extraterrestrial life. Curious about space tourism? Explore when you might book a ticket to space and what it would be like to eat, sleep, and vacation in outer space. Visualize the spacecraft that could take you to another planet. The journey is enhanced with infographics, maps, and illustrations, along with stunning photos from NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Hubble Telescope. Get ready for an unforgettable interstellar adventure! Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of the renowned travel authority Lonely Planet, has been inspiring young explorers since 2011, encouraging a passion for learning about the world through engaging books on various subjects. Join us in inspiring the next generation of global citizens!
From the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, journey to jaw-dropping habitats around the world and learn about how the people and creatures have adapted to living in such extreme environments. Full of mind-blowing facts, this book is a fantastic and entertaining read for children.
It's London - but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO® fans discover the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Covent Garden and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include an Underground train, red bus and fish & chips. Packed with city secrets and insights.
Discover the planet's weirdest and most wonderful places. Our travel experts have found 40 of the planet's most bizarre sights and natural wonders - and ranked them in order of their oddness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, we reveal the incredible power of nature, amazing feats of human construction and the world's most mysterious locations.
It's hard to believe that you could change the world, but it's true! We'll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet - and show how you're never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas and much more.
A crate has arrived and it's packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum's big opening? Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army, alongside incredible facts about the civilizations that built them.