Category Archives: Globes
Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart
In 2011, a series of anti-government uprisings shook the Middle East and North Africa in what would become known as the Arab Spring. Few could predict that these convulsions, initially hailed in the West as a triumph of democracy, would give way to brutal civil war, the terrors of the Islamic State, and a global
The Roasting Tin Around the World: Global One Dish Dinners
Cook delicious, all new one-tin recipes with an international twist, including fresh vegan and vegetarian ideas, from the bestselling author of The Green Roasting Tin The Roasting Tin Around the World covers all corners of the globe with brand new recipes. The greatest hits from each region are reworked into quick and easy one-tin meals.
Running on the Roof of the World
Join 12-year-old Tash and her best friend Sam in a story of adventure, survival and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India. Filled with friendship, love and courage, this young girl`s thrilling journey to save her parents is an ideal read for children aged 9-12. There are two words that are
Soul Fuel for Young Explorers
TV star, former SAS soldier, Guinness World Record holder, author and the first ever Chief Ambassador to World Scouting, Bear Grylls is an inspiration for youngsters who want to make the most of life`s adventures. In his recent bestseller Soul Fuel Bear revealed for the first time the inspiration that helps him to stand strong
Turn This Book Into A Beehive!: And 19 Other Experiments and Activities That Explore the Amazing World of Bees
Includes 19 other projects.
Cute as an Axolotl: Discovering the World`s Most Adorable Animals
“Cats of Instagram” meets National Geographic in this hilarious picture book about nature`s cutest weirdos from the author of Pink Is for Blobfish!The Internet pretty much runs on cute animal photos, but “cute” is so much more than clickbait kittens and insta-pups. Cute is for feathery-gilled axolotls (pronounced: ax-uh-LOT-ulz), shy pygmy hippos, poisonous blue dragons,
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book also contains fascinating infographics and an illustrated scientific glossary. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known figures like the physicist
Dogs in Space: The Amazing True Story of Belka and Strelka
Meet Belka and Strelka, the two dogs who changed the face of space history and became international celebrities in the process!In 1960, two stray dogs were plucked from the streets of Moscow to become space pioneers. This quirky and delightful picture book tells the incredible true story of these heroic strays. Selected from a number
The Good Guys: 50 Heroes Who Changed the World with Kindness
What if we celebrated men for their kindness as well their strength? For their generosity as well as their career success? For their loyal friendship as well as their charisma? The Good Guys introduces us to fifty men who have showed that changing the world doesn`t require a sword or a corporate jet. Readers will
The National Archives: World War I: Anniversary Edition
From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, The National Archives: World War I takes a look at how this devastating war shook the world one hundred years ago.Packed full of amazing photographs and original documents from the National Archives, real-life artifacts and documentation enable readers to build
Feast: Food of the Islamic World
A sweeping culinary journey across the Islamic world, and a celebration of its most iconic recipes.A diverse and rich culinary tradition has evolved in every place touched by Islam, always characterised by deliciousness and fragrance, a love of herbs and the deft use of spices. Anissa Helou`s Feast represents an extraordinary journey through place and
Harry Potter – Creatures: A Paper Scene Book
Hippogriffs, dragons, Thestrals and merpeople – discover the magical creatures of the Wizarding World through a series of bewitchingly beautiful paper-cut scenes. This carefully crafted gift book contains four intricate, multi-layer paper-cut scenes showcasing magical creatures from the Harry Potter films in stunning silhouette. Each paper-cut scene is followed by essential information about the creatures
A World on Edge: The End of the Great War and the Dawn of a New Age
A World on Edge reveals Europe in 1918, left in ruins by World War I. With the end of hostilities, a radical new start seems not only possible, but essential, even unavoidable. Unorthodox ideas light up the age like the comets that have recently passed overhead: new politics, new societies, new art and culture, new
Best Fairy Stories of the World
Folk tales and fairy stories from all over the world are collected together in this gorgeous international anthology which brings together `The Frog Who Became an Emperor` from China, `The Three Billy Goats Gruff` from Norway, and `Pinocchio` from Italy as well as the classic stories of Aesop, Andersen, the Grimm Brothers, Charles Perrault and
Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World
`The book is a house of wonders` The New York Times `Steven Johnson is the Darwin of technology` Walter Issacson, author of Steve Jobs What connects Paleolithic bone flutes to the invention of computer software? Or the Murex sea snail to the death of the great American city? How does the bag of crisps you
A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
`A vaulting triumph of a book` Isabella Tree, author of WildingBird migration remains perhaps the most singularly compelling natural phenomenon in the world. Nothing else combines its global sweep with its inherent ability to engender wonder and excitement.The past two decades have seen an explosion in our understanding of the almost unfathomable feats of endurance
Timelines Of World History
Discover the history of the world thanks to this detailed book with lots of timelines to help children understand the chronology of world history. The history of the world is outlined in this remarkable reference book, from the earliest settlements of around 9000BC right up to the turn of the millennium. Wars and revolutions, inventions
The World in Thirty-Eight Chapters or Dr Johnson`s Guide to Life
`Delightful` Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday`Witty, engaging` Sunday Times`Beguiling and intelligent` TLSThe World in Thirty-Eight Chapters or Dr Johnson`s Guide to Life is a source of profound good sense about what it means to teach, read, write and travel. More than that, though, Samuel Johnson continually translates his experience of poverty, scorn, pain and madness
My Very First Our World Book
Curious minds can visit deep blue oceans, lush rainforests and dusty deserts, and find out about day and night and the seasons. With lots to spot and talk about, vivid illustrations and simple language, this is a fun and entertaining way to introduce little children to the world they live in.
World Without End
The saga that has enthralled the millions of readers of The Pillars of the Earth continues with World Without End.On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a girl who wants to be a
