Štěpánka Sekaninová Books

Presents an overview of different breeds of dogs and their origins.

"Ow! Ow! That hurts!" Just listen to that wailing. A little Dragon from a cave has a toothache-and no idea that a headstrong little Princess is about to take him in hand. Now, now, little Dragon, that's enough of that! Take this toothbrush and toothpaste and our lesson can begin. The next thing we know, the weeping, messy little Dragon will be a friend for all seasons! Thanks to the Princess, he will learn the right way to wash his hands and brush his teeth, and a little about keeping things clean and tidy. He will eat green vegetables and exchange his boredom for sports. Would you like to join the Dragon in learning about a healthy lifestyle? You would? Well then let the little Princess show you how it's done

Welcome to this botanical garden, where human feet have not trodden for many years. Actually, one has-or rather a pair of them have. They belong to a passionate botanist who spends all his time in the company of flowers. He does not seem interested in people, as he feels himself to be a plant rather than a member of the species homo sapiens. He may seem strange-or even scary, like anything unknown-but rest assured that he is completely harmless just like his plants are . . . unless you're a fly or a beetle, which his carnivorous plants love to eat, that is. No worries, those meat lovers might possibly snatch at your snack if you have a ham sandwich or a sausage in your bag, but that's all. Though some of the plants from this forgotten botanical garden look predatory at first sight, even spooky, they are still just plants that can never catch you. Enough talking, though! Keep your hats on as our tour of the botanical garden begins . . .

A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the bedroom like in ancient times? Did our ancestors use wallpaper? How was prehistoric laundry done, and when did people first cook on a real stove? Inquisitive readers large and small will find reliable answers to these questions and many more in this very book, so pull back the curtain on the history of the ordinary house and the things inside it.

They're all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to stop and think about where they came from. What, you ask? The most ordinary things in the world, of course! Shoes, umbrellas, toothbrushes, toothpicks, socks, dolls, and so on and so forth. How did they come to be? Who invented them, how did they develop and change over time? If you'd like to know the answer to these questions, to peek behind the curtain that drapes the most ordinary stuff in mystery, then definitely read on and learn the story of common things.

Patterns do all sorts of amazing things in nature -- help animals blend in, attract pollinators to plants, spook intruders, and attract mates. Explore the many natural shapes and patterns through hand-drawn collages grouped by different traits and locations in the world

Going to school is a part of growing up. Kids from all over the world go to school--even those who live in the densest rainforest. Have you ever wondered what their school is like and what is taught there? What about the lessons of future monks? There are even special schools for ballet dancers. Just imagine! And if--God forbid--you should fall ill and have to stay in hospital for a long time, even then you won't miss out on your favorite as well as least favorite subjects. So, if you wish to know how things go in schools in different places, this is the very book for you. Its pages will answer all your burning questions, and you will make lots of new friends besides.

If I asked you to show me a child who doesn't like playing, I think you would struggle to find a single one! Children like to play above all else, often alone but ideally with friends. But how and what they play varies from place to place. Would you like to know about games played in Australia, Africa, New Zealand and many other parts of the world? If so, this is the right book for you! As you read about fun and games for children across countries and continents, you will learn that some games are much the same wherever they are played. Others, however, will be entirely new to you. What's more, this book will introduce you to new friends who just love to play!