Category Archives: Globes
Claude All at Sea
In this glorious picture book Claude goes on a rollicking seafaring adventure! He swooshes out of the house in the bathtub – and out to sea! He and Sir Bobblysock meet mermaids, dolphins, Captain Poopdeck, and an enormous, ferocious sea monster called Nigel! Can Claude save them all from the monster? Praise for Claude: `Quirky
The Billionaire`s Chef: Cooking for the Rich and Famished
A Wonka-Like Journey into an Ultra Private World of Decadence and Excess From cooking for Martha Stewart, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, and Jerry Seinfeld to more than 20 of the world`s most reclusive billionaires, Chef Neal Sheldon Salisbury has been serving the world`s power elite for more than 15 years. His new book, The Billionaire`s
Lights! Camera! Action!
Claude discovers a film set on the other side of the fence! When the two lead actors are injured, Claude and Sir Bobblysock are asked to take their places. Can they become movie stars with just the simple addition of a wig? Of course they can! Claude was selected for the Waterstone`s Children`s Book Prize
How We`ll Live on Mars
Part of the TED series: How We`ll Live on Mars It sounds like science fiction, but award-winning journalist Stephen Petranek considers it fact: within 20 years, humans will live on Mars. We`ll need to. In this sweeping, provocative book that mixes business, science and human reporting, Petranek makes the case that living on Mars is
Oi Puppies!
The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness.From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they`re supposed to! They`re getting a
A World Between Us
Spain, 1936. Felix, a spirited young nurse, has travelled to Spain to help the cause of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. But she is also following Nat, a passionate young man who has joined the International Brigades fighting Franco. And George – familiar George from home – is not far behind, in pursuit
Claude TV Tie-ins: Anyone For Strawberries?
Meet Claude – the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior with 52 episodes.Claude and Sir Bobblysock are looking forward to a nice breakfast of delicious strawberries – but there are none to be found! Everyone has snapped them up to eat at the
Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition: 500 of the World`s Greatest Trips
Completely updated for its 10th anniversary, this best-selling inspirational travel guide reveals 500 celebrated and lesser-known destinations from around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic`s legendary travel writers, this fully updated and revised Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe
100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World`s Ultimate Underwater Destinations
Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world–from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia–through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice. Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers
Ultmate Globetrotting World Atlas
Discovering the world and all that`s in it will take on a whole new level of excitement for kids with this bold and vibrant world atlas. It`s full of fun facts, fascinating information, easy-to-read maps, lots of games, and vibrant pictures of everything from wacky hotels around the world to natural and man made wonders.
Angry Birds Explore the World
Young readers are invited to travel the world with the wildly popular Angry Birds characters as their guides in this latest book in the ever-clever Playground series. Follow along with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they fly around the world, exploring cool places, new cultures, and wild creatures on all seven continents. Meet ocelots,
What in the World: A Closer Look: Fun-Tastic Photo Puzzles for Curious Minds
“What in the world?” That`s what you`ll say when you open this amazing large-format photo book, full of real-life riddles and puzzling pictures.Patterns, colours, shapes, hidden animals, optical illusions, double-take photo comparisons, and much more will give your brain a workout and keep you coming back for more!
National Geographic Kids My First Atlas of the World: A Child`s First Picture Atlas
Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of the world with this beginner atlas, created with the map experts at National Geographic. Simple, colourful maps, bold pictures, and accessible text present basic geography, continent by continent, to spark kids` curiosity about the planet we inhabit. They`ll learn elementary mapping skills and concepts like what is a globe
National Geographic Kids World Atlas, 5th Edition
The world has changed and this new atlas from the map experts at National Geographic captures the state of the planet with completely updated maps, stats, and fun facts-the perfect paperback reference for curious kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the 5th edition of this
National Geographic Kids Beginner`s World Atlas (Atlas)
Our world is constantly changing and this refreshed atlas from the map experts at National Geographic captures the state of the planet with colourful maps, easy-to-grasp stats, and lots of fun facts. Learn all about the people, places, animals, and environments of our world in the fourth edition of this engaging atlas. It`s got a
The Chef`s Library: Favorite Cookbooks from the World`s Great Kitchens
All chefs love and cherish cookbooks, and increasingly, cookbooks have become treasured manuals of the trade, as well as beautiful art objects. The Chef`s Library is the world`s first attempt to bring together in a single volume a comprehensive collection of cookbooks that are highly rated and actually used by more than 70 renowned chefs
Wild Vet Adventures: Saving Animals Around the World with Dr. Gabby Wild
Wildlife veterinarian and super-fashionista Dr. Gabby Wild takes young readers on a journey around the world to discover amazing animals and how to care for them. Travel the continents to meet some of Earth`s most incredible critters through the eyes of a windblown, adventurous wildlife veterinarian. Join Dr. Gabby Wild as she performs dental work
Work: The World in Photographs
National Geographic is pleased to present our new Collector`s Series. Each 6″ by 6 1/2″ gem is a fresh presentation of one of our world-famous photography books. A beautiful gift and lovely to own, in a size you can easily carry and easily afford. Our first volume, “Work: The World in Photographs”, showcases this most
The Trivia Lover`s Guide to the World: Geography for the Lost and Found
Gary Fuller`s entertaining and engaging guide enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun, using trivia to open up new worlds of knowledge for all readers. Often dismissed as unimportant, trivia here highlights issues that are far from trivial, pondering, for example, what peaceful country requires citizens to keep guns in their homes? what continent contains
Eyewitness to History
From prehistoric times through the early years of the 21st century, “Eyewitness to History” brings the world`s saga to life through the voices of the great and humble in every era. From the long influence of the Greeks to the surprising lessons of the so-called Dark Ages, and from the dawn of the Renaissance to
