Category Archives: Travel Guides
Oceans
In `Oceans` amazing lenticular pop-ups with changing colours show hunting, defence and attraction in action under the waves. Packed with amazing animal facts, this is a series where the natural world really does come to life!
Ocean – Maurice Pledger`s Sounds of the Wild
Templar`s `Maurice Pleger`s Ocean – Sounds of the Wild` is a wonderful creation. A truly entertaining pop-up book, `Ocean…` will charm the socks off children, with its vivid illustrations and unbelievably realistic sounds.Plunge into the world’s oceans and discover the magic of marine life in these stunning pop-up seascapes accompanied by sounds from the deep.
The Mythology Handbook
Hot on the heels of Mythology, the recent title in the best-selling “Ology” series, comes this full course in mythology from the pen of Lady Hestia Evans. Purportedly written for Lady Hestia`s own children in the 19th century, the book has been updated by the publisher to be relevant to the interests of schoolchildren studying
How to be an Explorer
How To Be An Explorer – An Adventurer’s Guide”, by Dugald Steer, is a delightful children’s picture book. Beautiful illustrations, pop-ups, booklets, flaps and letters accompany the exciting stories of famous explorations and discoveries, from polar caps to deserts and from jungles to oceans. And with tips on preparing for expeditions and fascinating facts, ‘How
Mission to the Moon
Featuring hundreds of photos and a wealth of enthralling information, Mission to the Moon provides a stunning portrait of our nearest neighbour in space, and features everything you need to know about the space race, the Apollo Programme, rockets and spaceships, and plans to return to the Moon. Includes DVD with actual footage from the
Tyrannosaur
In Tyrannosaur, military vet and amateur fossil hunter Monty Fitzgibbon follows his dream and sets off in the footsteps of Barnum Brown, palaeontologist and discoverer of the first T. Rex remains. Preparing a journal of his adventures, Monty illuminates the history of the early fossil hunters and makes some incredible discoveries of his own.Find inside
How To Be A Viking
Containing guidance and knowledge for young, aspiring Northlanders, `How To Be A Viking` reveals everything you ever wanted to know about the ancient Norse gods, giants, trolls, sailing ships and Viking runes.
Dictionary Of French Building Terms
This essential dictionary and phrase book provides every term you need to know when buying, maintaining, renovating or building a home in France. Accessible and comprehensive, it includes the technical words you won`t find in an ordinary dictionary for tools and equipment and every aspect of painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing and drainage. It also equips
The Church Mouse
Arthur the church mouse likes living in Wortlethorpe vestry, but he gets very lonely with only Sampson the church cat for company. So he decides to search for some new companions.
From The Camargue To The Alps
With passion and wit, Bernard Levin describes his travels on foot through the beautiful countryside of south-eastern France. He follows in the mighty footsteps of the great Carthaginian enemy of Rome, Hannibal, who made the expedition with an army and elephants nearly two millennia before. From the Camargue via the Rhone Valley, across the Alps
Mouse Tales – Tutankhamouse
Meet a feisty bunch of mice who share a taste for daring exploits. When ancient Egypt is struck by famine, the wise pharaoh must dream up a cunning idea to keep his mousy subjects well-fed.
The Backpacker
Leaving the blinding sand for the cool shade of the trees, I walked carefully through the undergrowth to where Dave, using two twigs as chopsticks, was picking up a freshly severed human finger! John`s trip to India starts badly when he finds himself looking at the sharp end of a knife in a train station
Beep Beep!
Beep! Beep!: Who travels by road? Who whizzes through the sky? Who bobs on the water? You can match a colourful collection of felt fun vehicles with their proper places on a noisy journey by land, air and sea.
Extreme Lakeland: A photographic journey through Lake District adventure sports
Extreme Lakeland by Nadir Khan and Tom McNally is a stunning photographic celebration of all that makes the Lake District a magnet for those with a heart for adventure and who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the hills and mountains of this jewel in the English landscape. From the crags of the
To the Beach
Looking out of his window on a rainy day, one little boy imagines his way to the beach via plane, truck, boat, bicycle and even a friendly camel.
Darwin`s Notebook
Intended to tell the story of his momentous voyage aboard the Beagle to his own children, this purports to be Darwin`s own notebook, packed with his discoveries. Featuring a route map, a cutaway of the Beagle, notes about life on board and navigation aids, an introduction to the Galapagos Islands and details of the species
The Life & Times Of William Shakespeare
This title invites you to wander the streets of Elizabethan London with the great Bard as your guide. Learn about Shakespeare the man and the inspiration behind his work as you visit the Globe theatre, explore Queen Elizabeth`s court and meet his playwright rivals.
Pirateology
Pirateology is the latest in the successful series by Templar and is told with renowned enthusiasm and style by celebrated children’s author Dugald Steer and illustrated with panache by Anne Yvonne Gibert. Join Captain William Lubber, Pirate Hunter General to the Admiralty in his fictional 1720 work to search the high seas for the wicked
Pirateology: A Pirate Guide AND MODEL SHIP
Aha me hearties! Ever wondered what goes on aboard a pirate ship? Then read this 24 page booklet on how we capture our villainous foes, who the rogues are that make up our crew, how we entertain ourselves, and how we get punished when we do wrong.And once you know our secrets, build your own
Sounds Of The Wild – Safari
Come on a safari adventure across breathtaking African landscapes – with intricate diorama pop-ups and multi-layered sounds throughout. Listen to roaring lions, trumpeting elephants, laughing hyenas, grunting hippos and a whole host of other noisy creatures.
