Questo autore scrive in una gamma impressionante, dall'umorismo e dalla saggistica divertente per bambini alle memorie per adulti, opere educative e poesie stravaganti. Il suo lavoro è caratterizzato da un senso di delizia ed esplora spesso la vita quotidiana con arguzia e affetto. Una recente memoria che dettaglia le tribolazioni di un giovane insegnante nello Yorkshire Dales è stata descritta come 'commovente, esilarante...una memoria incantevole'. La capacità dell'autore di attraversare generi mantenendo una voce distinta rende la sua scrittura in modo singolare accattivante.
The book offers an entertaining exploration of history through the lens of renowned artists like Van Gogh, Michelangelo, and Monet. It presents imaginative interviews with these figures, blending their true stories with intriguing facts about significant events in their lives. This unique approach highlights the intersection of art and history, making it an engaging read for those interested in the lives of these iconic creators.
Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery
story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author
Andy Seed!When ancient Greek friends Phoebe and Leon discover that a
pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they
must stop him before it's too late.
Die kühnsten, mutigsten und schlauesten Menschen aller Zeiten
Wer war toll, toller am tollsten? So macht Geschichte Spaß! Dieses Buch ist voller ungewöhnlicher Geschichten über reiche Herrscherinnen und Herrscher, die ihren Reichtum gern im Übermaß zur Schau stellten, freizügig verteilten oder aber durchaus ungewöhnliche Geschenke empfingen. Es geht um Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler, Erfinderinnen und Erfinder und andere schlaue Menschen, die in ihrem Fach die Nase vorn hatten. Und wir treffen auf Künstlerinnen und Künstler, die für ihre Meisterschaft zu Recht verehrt wurden, sehr oft aber übers Ziel hinausgeschossen sind. Staatsoberhäupter, Künstlerinnen und Künstler -Persönlichkeiten aus der ganzen Weltgeschichte werden mit humorvollen Illustrationen des brillanten Sam Caldwell sehr unterhaltsam in Szene gesetzt. Aus dem Inhalt - Deine Reise durch dieses Buch: Du kannst auf verschiedene Weise durch dieses Buch reisen! Wenn du magst, kannst du das Buch einfach am Anfang beginnen. Oder du springst zu dem Abschnitt mit den Menschen, die du am interessantesten findest - Herrscher, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Kunstschaffende. Oder du hältst Ausschau nach den farbigen Reitern am oberen Seitenrand und siehst dir an, was die Menschen aus den einzelnen Epochen der Geschichte anstellten, um die Nase vorn zu haben.
A fun take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from
across the world. Featuring interviews with Blackbeard, Ivan the Terrible,
Nero and more - plus bonus facts about the time period and its events.
Features 'interviews' with a giant panda, green turtle, black rhino, flying
fox, Sumatran elephant, Cuban crocodile, tiger chameleon, kakapo and Western
Nimba toad. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.
History's BIGGEST Show-offs takes young readers on a tour of some of the
BOLDEST, BRAVEST and BRAINIEST people of all time, from wealthy kings and
queens to masterful musicians and brilliant artists.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from
phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-
fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent
reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment
support and eBooks are also available.
Features 'interviews' with a kangaroo, koala, Virginia opossum, Tasmanian
Devil, numbat, bandicoot, sugar glider, quokka and spotted cuscus. Plus, ideas
for how to do your bit to help endangered species.
A fun take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from
across the world. Featuring interviews with Cleopatra, Alexander the Great,
Boudicca, Hadrian, Harald Bluetooth, Genghis Khan, Montezuma II and more -
plus bonus facts about key events in each ruler's life.
