Category Archives: Globes
World Mythology in Bite-Sized Chunks
A masterful introduction to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past and present and untangling the complex web of deities, monsters and myths. From the signs of the zodiac to literature and art, the influence of world mythology can still be seen in everyday life. With a stunning array
The Wonderful World of Words
Did you know that `Almost` is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order? Or that `Stewardesses` is the longest word you can type solely with your left hand? Or that fireflies aren`t flies, they`re beetles? From information about words and their uses, useful lists of things you never
Making Tracks
Hop on board as we journey through the incredible history of railways. Cherished, admired and frequently used as an excuse for lateness, the railways occupy a special place in our hearts. Trains are not just a practical mode of transport, but also a way of tracing our social history over the past 150 years, from
Solve it Like Sherlock: Test Your Powers of Reasoning Against Those of the World`s Most Famous Detective
If you`ve always fancied yourself a bit of a Sherlock Holmes, there`s no better way to test yourself than against these ingenious puzzles.In this intriguing book, Stewart Ross presents 25 new Sherlock Holmes cases and challenges you to pit your powers of deduction against those of the Great Detective. Full of the atmosphere and ambience
The History of the World Quiz Book: 1,000 Questions and Answers to Test Your Knowledge
Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World War.With over 5,500 years to choose
Tortot, The Cold Fish Who Lost His World and Found His Heart
In the Great Wars a new battle is fought every week. Soldiers perish like mayflies, while friend and foe change more often than fashions in Paris. Struggling to survive amid the chaos is Tortot, the finest army cook in the land. With only his pots and pans and his flask of Eternal Soup he can
The World of Birds: Over 300 Species
From the penguins of the Antarctic to the flamboyant inhabitants of the Amazon rainforests, The World of Birds includes fascinating examples from all of the world`s major bird families. The entries are grouped by order, then within each order by family (and, where necessary, within each family by subfamilies); each family section contains examples of
Ibiza Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map
Water-proof, split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Ibiza Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is simply the toughest, most accurate, easy to read, easy to use map of the island you can buy at any price. David & Ros Brawn have partnered with Walking World to include the highlighted routes for 39 detailed walking routes on the island, plus
Cities of the World Memory Game
David Dean is a full-time illustrator who fulfills his mission of travelling the world from the comfort of his studio. Known for his exotic and colourful artwork, David paints in a room surrounded by books about different cultures. In his spare time, he enjoys walking in the countryside near his home in Cheshire, taking photographs.
The Totally Amazing, Fact-Packed, Fold-Out Atlas of the Worl
Hold the world in your hands with The Totally Amazing, Fact-Packed, Fold-Out Atlas of the World, a bright and colourful atlas! Designed specifically to make the vast reaches of our planet tangible for a young audience, and including three lavish gatefold maps showing the major continents in rich detail with pictoral insets featuring people, places
Paperscapes: The Fearsome World of Dinosaurs
Meet the world`s most amazing dinosaurs in this strikingly illustrated book with press-out diecut pages which reveal a parade of prehistoric predators. The Fearsome World of Dinosaurs takes a look at some of these prehistoric beasts. The unique diecut format lets the dinos leap off the page, forming a parade of the biggest, boldest and
Paperscapes: The Incredible World of Bugs
Meet the world`s most incredible insects in this beautifully illustrated book with press-out die-cut pages which reveal a parade of creepy-crawlies. The Incredible World of Bugs takes a look at the fascinating world of minibeasts. The unique diecut format lets the bugs leap off the page, forming a parade of the biggest, boldest, most fascinating
Paperscapes: The Amazing World of Animals
Meet the world`s most amazing animals in this beautifully illustrated book with press-out diecut pages which turns into a wildlife work of art.The Amazing World of Animals takes a look at fascinating animals from around the world. The unique diecut format lets them leap off the page, forming a parade of the biggest, strangest, weirdest
Rugby World Cup 2019 TM Kids` Handbook
The only official children`s companion to Rugby World Cup 2019 (TM), which kicks off on 20 September, 2019.As excitement builds in the run-up to RWC 2019, the official Rugby World Cup 2019TM Kids` Handbook provides the perfect tournament companion for younger rugby fans. It`s bursting with information about the host country, Japan, plus the stadiums,
Lizards of the World: A Guide to Every Family
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils – relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies
The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World`s Most Wanted Man
Edward Snowden, a young computer genius working for America`s National Security Agency, blew the whistle on the way this frighteningly powerful organisation uses new technology to spy on the entire planet. The consequences have shaken the leaders of nations worldwide. This is the inside story of Snowden`s deeds and the journalists who faced down pressure
Border Vigils, Keeping Migrants Out of the Rich World
We are living in the great age of human migration. Some 200 million people alive today have moved from their countries of origin and, according to a recent international survey, as many as 700 million more would migrate if they could. The political reaction – in Europe no less than in the United States –
Spitfire Girl: My Life in the Sky
`We had returned to a different world. We had taken off in peace at nine-thirty and landed in war at noon.` Jackie Moggridge was just nineteen when World War Two broke out. Determined to do her bit, she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary. Ferrying aircraft from factory to frontline was dangerous work, but there was
The History of the World: From the Dawn of Humanity to the Modern Age
In a narrative beginning almost 1.5 million years ago with the emergence of Homo erectus, Frank Welsh takes the reader from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to the age of terrorism. Using his masterly storytelling skills, he recounts the epic story of human growth, survival and achievement across all continents
Heat: Cooking with Chillies, the World`s Favourite Spice
Meet the chilli. It`s a fiery little fruit. From humble origins in a tucked-away corner of Latin America, it has found its way into the food of more than half the world. Intrepid food writer Kay Plunkett-Hogge is on its trail, following the chilli from the Americas to Europe, and along the spice routes to
