Christopher Maynard Books

First published in 1977, this cult classic has been reissued for a new generation of ghost-hunters. This book is for anyone who has shivered at shadowy figures in the dark, heard strange sounds in the night or felt the presence of a mysterious 'something' from the unknown. Ghost stories are as old as recorded history and exist all over the world; described in this book are haunting spirits, screaming skulls, phantom ships, demon dogs, white ladies, gallows ghosts and many more.

From the creators of Eyewitness books, this oversize collection of fascinating facts and incredible animal photographs will enchant young children and bring them eye to eye with dozens of captivating creatures. Cartoon-style illustrations complement each vivid spread of photographs. Full color.

Contains over 30 major questions and answers, with ideas for fun things to make and do.

A first look at space Exciting and wide-ranging, this introduction to space explores the wonders of our solar system and beyond, from stars and planets to rockets and space travel. Written in a friendly style, with every page beautifully illustrated in full color, The Universe is a fact-packed first encyclopedia that young children will really enjoy.

Discusses the operation and flight of airplanes and such aspects of air travel as check-in, traffic control, and steering.

Presents a day in the life of a medieval lord as he runs the land over which he holds power. Suggested level: primary, intermediate

Where do we breathe?What are muscles made of?Why do we get ill?Packed with fascinating facts, colourful illustrations and diagrams.

What do earthworms do everyday? How can you change the colour of flowers? Can you roar without opening your mouth? Why can some insects walk on water? Draw your own conclusions from over 50 experiments and find out that science is growing like mad all around you. Science has come out of the laboratory and into the real world. Children can become scientists in their own backyard using simple garden tools and equipment to carry out home grown experiments.

This engaging question-and-answer book introduces children to the world of transport, exploring various modes and their functions. With a focus on education, it encourages curiosity and learning through fun facts and illustrations, making complex concepts accessible to young readers. Perfect for sparking interest in transportation, this book is designed to entertain while informing, fostering a deeper understanding of how people and goods move around the world.

From ferocious meat eaters to giant plant eaters, My Best Book of Dinosaurs brings this prehistoric era to life. Find out who was the biggest, who could fly, and how paleontologists put together old bones. Color illustrations and clear photography combine with fact-filled text reveal how the dinosaurs lived . . . and died. An infomation-packed book that is a gripping introduction to the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Describes the history and techniques of ballet, how a dancer is trained, and what goes on at a performance and behind the scenes.

Fact-filled, full-colour pages bring to life this exciting period of history. The information is concise and accessible, and reinforced by activities and projects that are safe, fun and rewarding.

Explains how the aeroplanes and major pieces of equipment in an airport work and interact. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Answers questions about transportation and vehicles, including "Do airships run on air?" and "Why don't ships sink?"

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Kennismaking met allerlei soorten vliegtuigen en voertuigen, die op je op een vliegveld kunt tegenkomen. Met vele kleurenfoto's. Kijkboek voor kinderen vanaf ca. 5 jaar; zelf lezen vanaf ca. 8 jaar.

Informiert in Bild und Text über Herkunft, Aussehen, Lebensweise und Untergang der Dinosaurier.

Erstaunliche Tatsachen und viele bunte Fotos von Flugzeugen und Spezialfahrzeugen rund um den Flughafen.

Wer diese Bücher gelesen hat, der weiß Bescheid! Klein und handlich präsentiert sich diese DK-Taschenbuch-Reihe und innen verbirgt sich viel Wissenswertes! Fakten, Fakten, Fakten zu Themen, die Kinder begeistern, aufbereitet mit tollen Fotos und spannenden, altersgerechten Texten. Unmengen von Insekten krabbeln über unseren Planeten - Millionen und Abermillionen Mal so viele, wie es Menschen gibt. Sie sind eklig und faszinierend schön, sie leben im heißen Wüstensand und in den immerfeuchten Tropen und sie besitzen die erstaunlichsten Fähigkeiten. Sie sind für den Menschen beides: mal unentbehrlich - mal lebensbedrohlich. Ab 10 Jahren

Warum weint man beim Zwiebelschälen? Wie können Zitronen Strom erzeugen? Dieses tolle Buch verwandelt die Küche im Handumdrehen in ein Labor für pfiffige Kids. 50 kindgerechte „wissenschaftliche“ Versuche animieren zum Nachahmen und geben Antworten auf knifflige Fragen. So lassen sich Naturwissenschaften spielerisch entdecken. Ab 7 Jahren.

Kann man die Farben von Blumen verändern? Und warum fliegen Ahornsamen wie Hubschrauber? Dieses tolle Buch verwandelt den Garten im Handumdrehen in ein Labor für pfiffige Kids. 50 kindgerechte „wissenschaftliche“ Versuche animieren zum Nachahmen und geben Antworten auf knifflige Fragen. So lassen sich Naturwissenschaften spielerisch entdecken. Ab 7 Jahren.

Obvykle jsou součástky zobrazeny na průřezech dopravními prostředky. Popisuje se jejich řízení. Zejména část o automobilech je dosti náročná. Kniha vychází z britských poměrů a nečiní si nárok na nějakou úplnost co do světového vývoje, i když si ho všímá. Obsahuje: Kniha o automobilech / Clive Gifford -- Kniha o letadlech / Clive Gifford -- Kniha o lodích / Christopher Maynard

"Na zvídavé otázky dětí nejednou nedokážeme odpovědět. Zajímá je, zda umí kočky plavat, co má krokodýl k obědu, proč spí netopýr hlavou dolů...V této zábavné a poučné knize najde dětský čtenář přes 500 mimořádně zajímavých postřehů, které uspokojí i ty nejzvědavější ""průzkumníky""."