Bill Slavin Book order (chronological)

Was wissen wir eigentlich über die Dinge, die wir täglich brauchen? Warum zum Beispiel wird die Jeans blau? Warum hat die Zahnpasta Streifen? Wie kommt die Sohle an den Turnschuh? Dieses Buch beschreibt Schritt für Schritt, wie alle Dinge, denen wir täglich begegnen, hergestellt werden. Bei Fragen zu Alufolie oder Bleistiften, zu Surfbrettern, Fußbällen oder Ketchup: Hier findest du die Antwort - einfach erklärt, witzig illustriert und garantiert nicht langweilig!

Věděli jste, že na počátku výroby cédéček je písek? Nebo že křída, kterou píšete na tabuli, pochází z mořských tvorů? Tušíte, jak byly vyrobeny tužky? Jak to, že má míč tak dokonalý tvar? Pojďte s námi objevovat jak vznikají věci, které každý den jíme nebo pijeme, hrajeme si s nimi, nosíme je nebo často používáme.

Strange voices in the night, dead men walking, unbreakable promises, and unbeatable curses abound in this collection of terrifying tales for kids. Any child who enjoys a good scare will find plenty here, featuring nearly thirty authors. Classic stories like "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," "The Monkey's Paw," and "Dracula's Guest" sit alongside fresh frights such as "Lizard: The Devil's Plaything" and "Best Before." The anthology also includes haunting poems like "The Cremation of Sam McGee" and "The Geebung Polo Club," enhancing the eerie atmosphere. Readers will embark on a strange journey, encountering a ship adrift in the Pacific, a weary prospector at the North Pole burdened by a promise, witches in a mountaintop cabin, and ghouls in a murky swamp. Many tales center around children, who navigate challenges like dodging cruel aunts, learning from ghosts, or dealing with haunted toys. Amidst the terror, some stories provide comic relief, ensuring a mix of laughs and shudders. Whether funny or fearsome, these captivating stories are sure to keep readers spellbound into the night, shivering with delight and fright.

A girl trying to get a little bug off her knee enlists the aid of a series of increasingly larger animals.