Follows the story of exploration from the journeys of the Phoenicians and Greeks in the Mediterranean right through to the latest voyages into outer space. Includes photographs of historic items used by explorers as well as artefacts.
Day-by-day accounts, accompanied by photographs and illustrations chart the momentous events of the World Wars in this in-depth chronology.
In this Level 3 DK Reader follow the blog of an adventurous young explorer through the Amazon to her Uncle's rain forest research station. In Rain Forest Explorer children able to read on their own can follow her trip along the Rio Blanco river where she goes jaguar tracking, joins tribal villagers for a feast after hunting, and discovers an ancient site. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Wild About Dinosaurs explores the beginnings of life on Earth and finds out how fish learned to walk on land, how some dinosaurs grew into giants, which super predator is the most famous of all and how fossils hold the key to all these discoveries. Bite-sized paragraphs, packed with interesting facts Detailed diagrams and cutaways to help understanding Projects and quizzes encourage fun learning Wild About Dinosaurs is a brilliant book, bursting with illustrations and amazing photographs whilst the engaging text is presented in numbered paragraphs. Feature panels throughout provide fun facts, cartoons, quizzes and activities.
'Goodbye Miss Young. Good luck to you and don't forget to remember me to the folks back home.'Major Archibald Butt (1865-1912)The sinking of the Titanic on her maiden voyage in 1912 is one of the most dramatic stories in maritime history. The largest passenger steamship in the world, fitted with more advanced safety features than any of her rivals, she was proclaimed to be virtually unsinkable.More than 1,500 people perished when the Titanic went down - many from drowning but more from hypothermia on one of the coldest but most beautiful April nights anyone could remember in the North Atlantic. The survivors of the disaster brought home tales of heroism and cowardice, of calmness and panic, of honour and disgrace.Just how and why the Titanic foundered on such a beautiful April evening is the subject of this fascinating book. Author Rupert Matthews explores witness accounts and evidence gathered at the inquiries, along with more recent discoveries, to piece together a complete picture of what happened on that fateful night in 1912.Features:• Photographs of the Titanic, her crew and passengers• Eye-witness accounts• Personal memories• Over 100 illustrations
A comprehensive examination of Hitler’s military strategies.As Führer of the Third Reich, Hitler was responsible for deciding the German war aims in 1939. As head of the Armed Forces from February 4th, 1938, he was also responsible for the overall Wehrmacht strategy intended to achieve these aims. Military Commander examines with impeccable detail Hitler's key military decisions during the Second World War, and assesses how far these decisions were militarily justified in the light of the intelligence available at the time. Perhaps most importantly, it tackles the larger questions of how a non-German former corporal, albeit the holder of the Iron Cross First Class, managed to take personal control of an army with the Prussian traditions of the German army; to appoint, sack, and sentence to death its generals at will, to lead it into a World War it was not prepared for; and to ultimately destroy it. Featuring black-and-white photographs, maps, biographical context, tactical analysis, and more, this new edition of Military Commander will give readers the comprehensive overview of Hitler's military decisions and downfall.
Are you mad about pirates? From ships and scurvy to crews and cutlasses, this book is packed with fascinating facts and key information for all young pirate enthusiasts. Also includes a link to downloadable Mad About posters.
NEW FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER COLLECTIBLE THAT IS HARD TO FIND.
Prepare to do battle with the finest warriors of ancient Rome. Discover everything you need to know about gladiators with this book. One hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons reveal all aspects of gladiatorial life, while quizzes test your knowledge.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of significant alien encounters throughout history, analyzing eyewitness accounts of communication and abduction experiences. It delves into notable incidents, such as the Roswell incident and sightings from Taizé, while also uncovering potential government cover-ups related to these phenomena. Through meticulous research, the author presents chilling and intriguing narratives, including a pilot's sighting of a formation of alien aircraft, providing a compelling look at humanity's interactions with extraterrestrial beings.
Exploring the brutal spectacles of Ancient Rome, this book delves into the origins and evolution of gladiatorial combats and chariot races, highlighting their role in society as both entertainment and political tools. It examines the paradox of wealth spent on public amusements amidst widespread poverty and questions the nature of Roman citizenship and democracy. Through vivid descriptions and historical insights, the narrative uncovers how these savage events shaped public life and political dynamics in a city known for its contrasts of bloodshed and revelry.
This is a new take on the Jack the Ripper story. Focusing on the people who lived through the Ripper’s reign of terror, it shows what happened when familiar London streets suddenly became the hunting grounds of a monster. This book looks at the crimes of Jack the Ripper through the eyes of the Londoners who had to survive his career of brutal savagery. It follows the way the crimes affected the local population, the rumors that swept the streets, the alarms, the riots, the persecutions, the suspicions, and the sheer naked terror of the awful autumn when Jack the Ripper stalked the streets. This is the authentic version of how the case of the Ripper pulled apart lives in London’s East End.
Learn about the history of magic, and also learn 20 tricks to perform.
A guide to the capital’s most terrifying and spooky corners – enter at your peril.London has been the site of executions, murders, betrayals and treason. It is said you can see the Ripper’s victims on street corners, hear the screams of Guy Fawkes at the Tower of London, and much, much more.Discover what lurks behind the normal life of the capital city. Watch out for the mysterious monk commemorating the only act of violence in Westminster Abbey and keep your eyes peeled in Whitechapel for the tragic ghostly figure of Mary Ann Nicholls, the first victim of the gruesome Jack the Ripper.Step inside this guide and walk the ancient streets of Haunted London. Grouped by area and covering hundreds of years of supernatural spooky tales, this guide is sure to shock anyone. A city almost as full of ghosts as it is of tourists, London is full of ghoulish and eerie histories to make you shudder – read on if you dare…
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Investigate the most fascinating disappearances, ghosts, ghouls, ancient mysteries and strange creatures with these guides to the unexplained. Do you dare to solve the mysteries? This title investigates the strange world of unexplained events. It includes fascinating evidence logs and facts. There are 'Fact or Fantasy?' panels to consolidate learning.
Exploring the quirky and unusual facets of Wales, this book traces the country's history from Roman times to the mining era. It highlights unique elements like Welsh rarebit and the tongue-twisting name of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. With engaging comic-style illustrations and packed with intriguing facts, it offers a captivating look at Wales' heritage, filled with triumphs and challenges. A glossary, timeline, and index enhance its appeal, making it an ideal gift for readers of all ages.
A History of Alien Activity from First Sightings to 21st-Century Encounters
The book delves into the UFO phenomenon, exploring the potential implications of alien reconnaissance on Earth. It scrutinizes key historical events, including the Roswell incident and the Pentagon's recent disclosures, while posing essential questions about extraterrestrial visits and their motivations. Detailed discussions on various mysterious occurrences provide readers with a comprehensive examination of the evidence surrounding UFOs and the ongoing intrigue surrounding them.
You are a young farmer in Assyria during the reign of King Sargon II in the year 720 BC. Forced to join the rich and powerful Assyrian army, you quickly learn that sieges and battles are much worse than you had thought. This volume is an introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.
You are the son of a Mayan soothsayer, living near the city of Copan in about AD 710. Becoming a soothsayer yourself means you could become an important man. However, you'd rather stay in your peaceful village being a farmer - get something wrong as a soothsayer and you'll be sacrificed! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Mayan soothsayer. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
One of a series of mini-information books on popular subjects, designed to stimulate children to learn at home, at school or just for fun. They are ideal for quick reference and a useful aid for projects or homework tasks.
Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History
Throughout the war Kent remained at the centre of the conflict, and the courageous pilots of Fighter Command received countless decorations for their bravery. This book describes Kent's air war and pays tribute to the gallant young men who flew sortie after sortie against desperate odds.
For more than a thousand years the city of Rome stood on the banks of the River Tiber. Ruled by a succession of kings, consuls and emperors the most powerful city n the world sent out armies to conquer the entire known world. Whether the enemy was a Greek city state a Celtic king, an Egyptian queen or an Eastern monarch they all fell before the all conquering might of the Roman army.Behind the military conquers stood a sophisticated civilisation that boasted the finest cultured that ever flourished. There were palaces of exquisite beauty, theatres of famed splendor and temples of lavish decoration. The Romans valued subtle literature, delicate mosaics and fine statues. Yet they also watched bloody gladiator fights, gloried in fake animal hunts and sent men to their deaths in chariot races. Although Rome dazzled the world with it's power and splendor, it contained within itself the causes of it's own destruction. Rome may have finally fallen to barbarians from Germany, but it had for years been teetering on the edge of disaster. Author and celebrated historian Rupert Mathews details the glory that was Rome - how it grew and wh it fell.
This book with 120 pages of full-color photographs shows that Canada is a land of unsurpassed beauty and variety. (Note that the photo has the reflection from the camera flash.) 10" x 11"
4to. Green boards w npc illust DW showing kangaroos to front and koala to rear. Gr sp. Illust w numerous colour photos.
New series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading Battle at the Castleis a 'Starting To Read Alone' reader, perfect for children beginning to read alone as they develop skills to read confidently, accurately, fluently and with good understanding. DK Reads proves that good reads build great readers. Through the letters of a squire to his sister, discover life in a medieval castle during peacetime and war. Will the castle fall to the French army or will help come in time? Plus, design your own coat of arms and follow the steps to launch a ballista. Battle at the Castleis part of the new DK Reads series, a three-level reading scheme that helps children become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to levelled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary, and content are spot on for each stage.
World War II was a time of daring and bravery that changed the lives of both WWII soldiers and ordinary people around the world -- even those who didn't fight on the battlefield. Now children can learn more about World War II through an interesting book that teaches World War II facts through story. They may not even realize they're learning at all! "DK Adventures" books combine story and visual elements to appeal to both avid readers and visual learners. In "DK Adventures: Battle in the Air," Zoe and Zak discover a battered old metal box that belonged to their grandfather when he was in the Navy. As they look through the box, Granddad tells stories about the Battle of Britain and life during World War II. Through this compelling story, your child will learn about the experiences of WWII Navy pilots, women's anti-aircraft gun crews, and how schoolchildren of the 1940s dealt with World War II. "DK Adventures" is a book series that reluctant readers can enjoy as much as bookworms do! This series combines captivating, fictional stories with nonfiction facts to encourage learning and engagement in your child. The stories keep children interested, and the facts teach critical skills and knowledge -- the fiction and nonfiction elements work together to keep each child's interest high, to build knowledge, and to enrich the narrative reading experience with fascinating background information. These books are filled with information, but the stories make them incredibly readable. "DK Adventures" are available in a range of kid-friendly topics, including dinosaurs, cars, and the human body, and each book supports Common Core State Standards and literacy skills.
The Complete Story of the Prehistoric World, With Over 100 Magnificent Illustrations and Photographs
Introduces the origins of life, evolution, and fossils, and describes the development of plants, invertebrates, early vertebrates, reptiles, mammals, and humankind from the first primates to metalworking
Der Atlas der Naturwunder führt den Leser zu den atemberaubenden Naturphänomenen unserer Erde. Auch die Tier- und Pflanzenwelt dieser Regionen ist erfaßt.
Lesen lernen mit einem Abenteuer auf der Ritterburg! In diesem SUPERLESER!-Erstlesebuch begleiten Mittelalter-Fans einen Ritter und seinen Knappen auf einem aufregenden Abenteuer. Sie nehmen an einem Ritterturnier teil, doch plötzlich belagern Franzosen die Burg. Mit klarer Gliederung, einfachem Wortschatz und Bildern ist die mitreißende Sachgeschichte ideal für Leseanfänger*innen. Das Buch eignet sich zur Leseförderung ab der 1./2. Klasse (Lesestufe 2) und bietet kurze Sätze sowie große Fibelschrift, um das Lesen zu erleichtern. Kreativität ist gefragt: Die Leser*innen können ihr eigenes Wappen gestalten! Ein praktisches Lesebändchen und ein übersichtliches Glossar helfen beim Nachschlagen von Wörtern. Der Mix aus spannender Erzählung und informativem Wissen über Ritter und Burgen, ergänzt durch Extras und ein kniffliges Quiz, sorgt für dreifachen Lesespaß! Die DK Erstlesebücher der SUPERLESER!-Reihe bieten ein neues Design für noch mehr Freude am Lesen. Mit einem lebendigen Mix aus Sach- und Erzähltexten, altersgerechter Leseförderung in vier Stufen und nützlichen Tipps für Eltern ist dieses Buch perfekt für kleine Lesehelden. Bei Antolin verfügbar!
Dwie siostry zostają brutalnie rozdzielone przez wojnę. Anna trafia do nazistowskiego obozu koncentracyjnego. Danuta nie przestaje starać się o jej ocalenie, nawiązując bardzo ryzykowany kontakt z polskim podziemiem. Marzenie o ponownym spotkaniu zostaje niestety udaremnione. Szansa na zemstę pojawia się sześćdziesiąt lat później Tragiczna i zarazem porywająca opowieść o oszustwie, odwadze i sile przetrwania.
Rok 1938. Kiedy świat zmierza ku wojnie, Klara Koch zostaje zatrudniona jako osobista kucharka Hitlera. Podczas gdy Niemcy czczą wizerunek Fhrera, Klara oraz cała służba poznają prawdziwy obraz przywódcy III Rzeszy - jego sekrety, dolegliwości i nałogi. Obserwując najbliższe otoczenie Hitlera, kobieta uświadamia sobie, że nie wszyscy są jego wielbicielami.
Die Entwicklung des Lebens von den wirbellosen Tieren bis hin zu den Mammutjägern und dem metallverarbeitenden Menschen; dargestellt in Bild und Wort.
Nazistowskie Niemcy zostały zrównane z ziemią, ale czy wojna naprawdę się skończyła? Klara, osobista kucharka Hitlera, przysięga, że widziała go, jak uciekał tajnym tunelem z berlińskiego bunkra. Świat potrzebuje niezaprzeczalnych dowodów śmierci Fhrera, ale to nie jest takie proste. Podczas gdy agenci alianckiego wywiadu przeczesują Europę, aby znaleźć taki dowód, a sobowtór Hitlera Wilk zostawia fałszywy ślad na dwóch kontynentach, prawdziwy Hitler ukrywa się w polskim klasztorze, desperacko poszukując swojego złotego pociągu, aby odbudować Czwartą Rzeszę. Klara jest jedną z niezliczonych kobiet brutalnie zgwałconych, gdy wojska rosyjskie zajmują Berlin. Poroniła i nie może przestać się zastanawiać, czy kiedykolwiek uwolni się od ciężaru wojny. Tymczasem jej siostra Natalka współpracuje z polskim rządem, tropiąc i wykonując egzekucje nazistowskich zbiegów. Lokalizuje Klarę i rekrutuje ją do pomocy w wytropieniu Hitlera. Fhrer, osłabiony i odizolowany, jest zachwycony, że wróciła jako jego kucharka i towarzyszka. Nie czuje z jej strony zagrożenia, ale Klara głęboko zszokowana wojną, obozami zagłady, gwałtem i poronieniem nie może już tego znieść. Po decydującym akcie sumienia w końcu zyskuje zamknięcie, zarówno dla siebie, jak i dla okaleczonego świata.
Ferien im Regenwald! Zusammen mit ihrem Onkel reist Lisa durch den brasilianischen Regenwald zu einer Forschungsstation. Dort trifft sie auf viele Tiere – und die Ruinen einer alten Stadt. In der packenden Erzählung erfahren Leser alles über die Tier- und Pflanzenwelt des Regenwaldes. Die Superleser!-Bücher kombinieren das Beste aus Sach- und erzählendem Buch: Aufregende Geschichten werden durch interessante Hintergrundinformationen ergänzt - so kommt der Spaß, aber auch der Lerneffekt nicht zu kurz! Die Bücher gibt es in drei Lesestufen: für Leseanfänger in gelb, für Erstleser in grün und für Leseprofis in blau. Am Ende jedes Bandes gibt es ein Quiz mit Fragen zum Text sowie Hinweise und Tipps für Eltern, wie sie ihr Kind beim Lesen lernen bestmöglich unterstützen können. Die Sach-Geschichten der zweiten Lesestufe sind für Kids ab Ende der ersten bis zur zweiten Schulklasse perfekt geeignet. Auf jeweils 64 Seiten gibt es abwechslungsreiche Geschichten in großer Fibelschrift und mit vielen Bildern - so macht Lesen üben Spaß! Dieses Buch ist bei Antolin. de verfügbar.
Mächtige Eroberer - Alle wichtigen Fakten in Frage und Antwort - bk316; Nelson Verlag; o. Angabe; Paperback; 2006
Vor 6000 Jahren wussten die Menschen kaum etwas über die Gegenden, die weiter als einige Tagesreisen von dem Ort entfernt waren, an dem sie lebten. Im Lauf der Geschichte unternahmen sie immer weitere Reisen, um Handel zu treiben oder neue Gegenden zu besiedeln. Auf ihren Reisen begegneten diese Entdecker Orte, Kulturen, Tiere und Pflanzen, die sie noch nie zuvor gesehen hatten. Heute haben wir nicht nur alle Kontinente und Meere erkundet, wir fliegen sogar ins Weltall und landen auf dem Mond. Welche großen Entdecker gab es? Wie haben Seefahrer früher ohne Kompass navigiert? Woher hat der Kontinent Amerika seinen Namen? Auf diese und viele weitere Fragen bekommen Kinder in Band 12 der neuen großen Wissensreihe memo Antworten. Faszinierende Bilder von wagemutigen Expeditionen, genialen Forschern und berühmten Schiffen kombiniert mit gut gegliederten, kurzen Texten machen die Thematik für Kinder leicht verständlich. Auch schwierigere Sachverhalte werden so begreifbar. Rubriken wie „Erstaunliche Fakten“, „Fragen und Antworten“ und „Rekordverdächtig“ vertiefen das vermittelte Wissen, ein Glossar am Ende des Buches gibt noch einmal einen Überblick über das ganze Thema. Ideal auch für Referate und Schulprojekte.
Die bedeutendsten Expeditionen - von den Phöniziern bis zu den modernen Weltraumfahrern
Die bedeutendsten Expeditionen der Geschichte, dargestellt in Bild und Wort. Ab 12.
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Táto encyklopédia odhaľuje všetky tajomstvá života zvierat, predovšetkým cicavcov, prináša mnoho nepoznaného a zaujímavého o živote a zvykoch jednotlivých druhov. 300 ilustrácií vytvorených pre túto knihu.
Tato obrazová encyklopedie odhaluje všechna tajemství života zvířat, zejména savců. Seznamuje s vědeckým uspořádáním přehledu savců, s jejich rozdělením do řádů, čeledí a druhů. Přináší mnoho dosud nepoznaného a zajímavého o životě, zvycích, potřebách i zvláštnostech jednotlivých zvířat. Velkou pozornost věnuje ohroženým druhům, jichž na Zemi stále přibývá.
Chceš zjistit, kteří dinosauři patřili mezi největší dravce všech dob?Nebo jak lovili svou kořist? A jak jsme vlastně všechny tyhle zajímavosti zjistili?Velká kniha o dinosaurech tě provede světem těchto úctyhodných gigantů. Také ti ukáže, jak vědci zvaní paleontologové odkrývají tajemství zkamenělin dinosaurůpři vykopávkách.Cesta do pravěku právě začíná!
Co se přihodilo na palubě lodi Mary Celeste? Kam všichni zmizeli? Unesli je snad mimozemšťané? Je Lochnesska pouhým výmyslem, aby nalákala turisty do Skotska? A kdo rozchodil podivné sochy na Velikonočním ostrově? V této knize plné fotografií a neuvěřitelných příběhů najdeš odpovědi na některé záhady světa nevysvětlené celá dlouhá staletí.
V této knize, která je doplněna mnoha barevnými ilustracemi, je přehledně zmapován věk dinosaurů počínaje zničujícím hromadným vymíráním, během kterého z naší planety vymizel téměř veškerý život. Následovalo období, kdy došlo k velkému rozvoji plazů a objevili se první dinosauři, pak další, během nichž dinosauři a jejich bratranci v mořích i na obloze skutečně ovládli svět. Dinosauři vyhynuli před zhruba 65 miliony let a v závěrečné části knihy jsou nastíněny různé teorie vysvětlující důvod jejich zániku.
Skutečné příběhy o mimozemšťanech, UFO a jiných vesmírných fenoménech. Nový pohled na mediálně nejznámější případy, dokládající přítomnost mimozemšťanů na naší planetě, vnáší světlo do tajuplných úkazů, které jsou s tím spojeny. Autor shrnuje fascinující výpovědi očitých svědků a tato "blízká setkání třetího druhu" podrobně popisuje a rozebírá. V jejich výčtu nechybí "Exeterský incident", při němž byli pozemšťané pronásledováni posádkou UFO, "případ Soccoro", který stále platí za jeden z nejpřesvědčivějších důkazů o aktivitě mimozemšťanů na naší planetě, svědectví pilota, jenž na vlastní oči spatřil vesmírnou leteckou formaci, ani světoznámý případ únosu manželů Hillových. Pokud o existenci mimozemšťanů ještě pochybujete, tato kniha vás o ní určitě přesvědčí.
Tato knížka se samolepkami nabízí fascinující čtení o zaniklém světě dinosaurů. Na 24 bohatě ilustrovaných stranách se podrobně seznámíš s životem druhohorních obrů, budeš žasnout nad jejich neuvěřitelnou velikostí a nad jejich rozmanitostí. Čti, nalepuj a objevuj svět! Každá stránka této knihy ti ožije pod rukama vlepováním samolepek, které jsou vloženy uvnitř. Snáze si tak zapamatuješ vše, co se dozvíš v knize nového. Až doputuješ na konec poslední stránky, budeš mít v ruce vlastní knihu, kterou můžeš číst znovu a znovu!
