Category Archives: Globes
Empires of Food
For thousands of years we have grown, cooked and traded food, and over that time much has changed. Where once we subsisted on gritty, bland grains, we now enjoy culinary creations and epicurean delights made with vegetables from the New World, fish trawled from the deep sea, and flavoured with spices from the Orient. But
Our World Quiz Book: 300 brain busting trivia questions (National Geographic Kids)
The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with this World Quiz Book from National Geographic Kids, bursting with questions that will keep everyone guessing and give you hours of fun. What are the names of the seven continents? How much of the planet`s surface is
Around the World Find it! Explore it!: More than 250 things to find, facts and photos! (National Geographic Kids)
Go on a round-the-world adventure with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the illustrated scenes to find more than 250 landmarks, animals and cultural sights. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are
Flotsametrics and the Floating World: How One Man`s Obsession with Runaway Sneakers and Rubber Ducks Revolutionized Ocean Science
Curtis Ebbesmeyer is no ordinary scientist. He`s been a consulting oceanographer for multinational firms and a lead scientist on international research expeditions, but he`s never held a conventional academic appointment. He seized the world`s imagination as no ordinary scientist could when he and his worldwide network of beachcomber volunteers traced the ocean`s currents using thousands
The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House
America`s first families are among the most private public figures on earth. From the mystique of the glamorous Kennedys to the tumult that surrounded Bill and Hillary Clinton during the president`s impeachment to the historic yet polarizing residency of Barack and Michelle Obama, each new administration brings a unique set of personalities to the White
City Squares: Eighteen Writers on the Spirit and Significance of Squares Around the World
In this important collection, eighteen renowned writers, including David Remnick, Zadie Smith, Rebecca Skloot, Rory Stewart, and Adam Gopnik evoke the spirit and history of some of the world`s most recognized and significant city squares, accompanied by illustrations from equally distinguished photographers. Over half of the world`s citizens now live in cities, and this number
News of the World: A Novel
In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.In the wake of
The World According to Star Wars
“An enlightening and surprisingly personal tour of a galaxy…Sunstein offers plenty of fun details and opinions.” – Washington Post There`s Santa Claus, Shakespeare, Mickey Mouse, the Bible, and then there`s Star Wars. Nothing quite compares to sitting down with a young child and hearing the sound of John Williams`s score as those beloved golden letters
The World`s Worst Children 2: 2
The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams` bestseller The World`s Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone`s favourite children`s author, illustrated in glorious full colour by Tony Ross.If you thought you had read about the World`s Worst Children already, you`re in for a rather nasty shock. The
The People`s Songs: The Story of Modern Britain in 50 Records
These are the songs that we have listened to, laughed to, loved to and laboured to, as well as downed tools and danced to. Covering the last seven decades, Stuart Maconie looks at the songs that have sound tracked our changing times, and – just sometimes – changed the way we feel. Beginning with Vera
Puzzle Book What in the World: Brain-tickling quizzes, sudokus, crosswords and wordsearches (National Geographic Kids Puzzle Books)
A fact-packed fun book of world travel themed puzzles. Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of world travel themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches, with fascinating facts along the way.
UK in Maps (Collins Primary Atlases)
This multi-topic atlas of the UK introduces the most relevant topics to reflect the Geography Key Stage 2-3 requirements of the National Curriculum. This collection of maps can be used to investigate different themes and topics. It tells a story in maps, diagrams, charts, words and photographs each of which presents information to compare and
World in Maps (Collins Primary Atlases)
This multi-topic atlas of the world introduces the most relevant topics to reflect the Geography Key Stage 2-3 requirements of the National Curriculum. This collection of maps can be used to investigate different themes and topics. It tells a story in maps, diagrams, charts, words and photographs each of which presents information to compare and
The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff: Fun, facts and everything you NEVER wanted to know
A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans and anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout! Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment! Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book
The Art of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Step inside the world of the talented art departments who, led by Academy Award (R)-winning production designer Stuart Craig, were responsible for the creation of the unforgettable characters, locations and beasts from the eagerly anticipated next chapter in the wizarding world. The Art of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, curated by concept artist Dermot
The World`s Worst Children 3
From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by artist genius, Tony Ross, these stories will appal and delight young readers.Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst
The World`s Worst Parents
Millions of young readers have loved the World`s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World`s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for…THE WORLD`S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Are you ready to meet the worst parents
The Secret Lives of Elephants: Birth, Death and Family in the World of the Giants
Elephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild. Watching a family out for a swim on a hot day, Dr
World Railway Journeys: Discover 50 of the World`s Greatest Railways
Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world`s most scenic railways. Railway expert Julian Holland takes you on a journey around the world. Take a journey around the world by rail, from the American Rockies to the Australian outback, covering 50 routes from 35 countries. Detailed commentary on the geography and history
Explorers Fascinating Facts
Meet the great explorers of land, sea, air and space and learn about their adventures, discoveries and disasters and their curiosity and courage. Explorers will take you through the centuries and across the globe covering the history of 15th century travellers through to Neil Armstrong`s 1969 landing on the moon. Brightly illustrated and engaging, this
