Questa autrice si dedica alla scrittura estensiva di viaggi. Insieme a suo marito, ha creato una guida che ha ispirato innumerevoli avventurieri. Il loro lavoro è caratterizzato da un approccio pratico e da un'enfasi sull'esplorazione del mondo.
Featuring over 200 stickers and vibrant illustrations, this activity book invites kids to discover the fascinating world of airports. Packed with engaging facts, it offers a fun way to learn about airports globally, making it ideal for keeping young minds entertained during travels or at home.
"Coming about! From dinghies to freight liners, pirate ships to submarines, across oceans and up rivers, set sail on a fascinating journey through the world of ships in this new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this companion to How Airports Work and How Trains Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about ships. Lift the flaps to unfurl papyrus sails on an Ancient Egyptian ship sailing up the Nile, tour a historic Spanish galleon, zoom across the water at almost 320 miles per hour in a speedboat, and much more."--Amazon
Designed for young learners, this engaging guide introduces Spanish through relatable topics such as greetings, school life, hobbies, pets, and favorite foods. It features straightforward explanations and user-friendly pronunciation guides, making the language accessible and enjoyable to learn. Perfect for beginners, it promises to make mastering Spanish as simple as counting to three.
Exploring the evolution of train travel, this engaging title introduces young readers to the fascinating world of locomotives, from steam engines to high-speed trains. It features special sections like The Golden Age of Steam and Trains of the Future, providing insights into train operation and design. The book is interactive, with gatefolds and flaps to lift, enhancing the learning experience. Beautifully illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock, it promises a captivating adventure through the history and technology of trains.
Embark on a cosmic journey that explores the milestones of space exploration, including the launch of the first satellites, historic Moon landings, and the advancements of Mars rovers. This engaging reference not only highlights past achievements but also delves into future possibilities, such as the colonization of other planets. Perfect for young explorers, it offers a comprehensive overview of humanity's quest to understand the universe.
From the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, journey to jaw-dropping habitats around the world and learn about how the people and creatures have adapted to living in such extreme environments. Full of mind-blowing facts, this book is a fantastic and entertaining read for children.
Discover the planet's weirdest and most wonderful places. Our travel experts have found 40 of the planet's most bizarre sights and natural wonders - and ranked them in order of their oddness! With jaw-dropping facts and amazing photos, we reveal the incredible power of nature, amazing feats of human construction and the world's most mysterious locations.
It's hard to believe that you could change the world, but it's true! We'll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet - and show how you're never too young to make a big difference. Includes random acts of kindness, craft projects, energy-saving ideas and much more.
Discover the secret lives of the extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and gives tips on how you can help protect our wild neighbours.
A crate has arrived and it's packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum's big opening? Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army, alongside incredible facts about the civilizations that built them.