Grahame Baker Smith Libri

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La bellissima Elena è stata rapita da Paride e portata a Troia. Menelao, marito di lei, unitosi a re e principi greci, dichiara guerra ai Troiani per riaverla. È questa la storia raccontata nell'Iliade: una guerra lunga dieci anni, appassionante, ambientata in un mondo vecchio di secoli e secoli, ma i cui valori - corne I'amicizia e l'onore, l'amore e il rispetto reciproco - perdurano nel tempo. Ci appassioneremo aile vicende di re e comandanti, seguiremo le imprese di uomini forti e coraggiosi e assisteremo ai capricci di dei volubili e potenti. Completano il testo attività varie e un breve dossier sul mondo greco che guida a una più approfondita comprensione dell'opera.

A story about the extraordinary path of the wind in its many guises across the world, as witnessed by a migrating swift.Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop in the still air. In the rising sun the world seems to be holding its breath. Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover. Across the ocean, the wind awakes with a fury, whipping the waves and cresting each one with wild white horses. And further on, around the still eye of a hurricane, clouds are carved into a great spiral, howling with stormy power. All this is witnessed by the swift as it finally comes to nest on the other side of the world, where the great wind has abated. Follow the amazing path of a swift in Kate Greenaway Award–winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith's follow-up to The Rhythm of the Rain.

Embark on a captivating journey that explores the fundamental forces of life through the artistic vision of Grahame Baker-Smith, a Greenaway award-winning author. This beautifully illustrated narrative delves into themes of nature and existence, inviting readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of all living things. The evocative imagery and profound insights create an immersive experience that resonates with both children and adults alike, making it a remarkable addition to any bookshelf.

A spellbinding journey through the evolution of planet Earth by Greenaway award-winner Grahame Baker-Smith.