Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering ...
This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia follows the dramatic history of the worlds early civilizations, from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of mighty empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Stunning photographs and detailed reconstructions create a vivid picture of life in the ancient world, while the comprehensive ...
Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research. It features easy access to Web sites and free downloadable pictures and maps with test covering ...
Using reconstructions and photographs of historical artefacts and architecture this book, which is one of a series on world history, looks at the Medieval world.
Usborne Internet-Linked World History is a series of lavishly produced reference works, which will be of interest to children and adults alike. Value is added to this book with a comprehensive 30-page fact-finder section, packed with useful information including a who's who, time chart, guide to Roman sites, glossary, map of the empire, military ...
- These great beginning reading books combine a fun-to-read story with easy-to-read text - Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence - Collect them all!.
A practical introduction to the world of science, this looks at all the latest, scientific developments and tackles the environmental problems which may accompany them. Suitable for 10-16 year olds.
WITH UP TO 100 THINGS TO SPOT ON EVERY DOUBLE PAGE, THIS ORIGINAL SERIES HELPS CHILDREN TO DEVELOP READING, COUNTING AND IDENTIFICATION SKILLS. EACH SPREAD CONTAINS A BRAIN-TEASING PICTURE PUZZLE FEATURING PLENTY OF THINGS TO SPOT IN THE CASTLE INCLUDING FALCONS, LANCES, SQUIRES AND PIES.
This volume traces the extraordinary evolution of our world, from the formation of Earth to the beginnings of human history, and looks at some of the amazing creatures that once inhabited our globe. It chronicles when life first appeared on Earth, why dinosaurs died out and how people survived the last Ice Age, covering a period up to 10,000BC. ...
The "Usborne Classics" series introduce younger readers to the great works and authors of literature. The works in the series are suitable for ages eight and up. The books are simple, retellings of the great literary classics which remain faithful to the original text.
This book looks at how some artists play tricks with the viewer and confuse us with their fascinating optical illusions. This book will help students discover and understand the world of illusion art and inspire them to create their own optical illusions.
One of our top selling books is now combined with items to perform some of the over one hundred experiments. Scientific principles are explored in a fun and practical way. All of the projects are safe and easy to perform at home. Make an alarm to keep intruders out by using the buzzer and wire included. Learn about air pressure with an experiment ...
This series takes an in-depth look at both the decorative and functional art and design of a given culture. The engaging text explains how the art ties in to the culture, what it means, why it was created, and what it's used for or represents. Fine art, architecture, music and theater, cookware, clothing and textiles and other topics are all ...
How many times did Captain Cook cross the Pacific? Where was he forced to turn back by walls of ice--twice? Why did he meet such a tragic end? More than 200 years ago, Captain James Cook guided his small wooden sailing ship on three truly epic voyages across uncharted oceans. As one of the worlds greatest-ever navigators and explorers, he ...
-- Using a dictionary can be fun! -- With over 2,500 carefully chosen words, lively pictures and photographs, spelling tips and writing ideas, young readers and writers will enjoy using Usborne's First Dictionary. -- In addition, the Usborne Quicklinks Web site offers helpful recommended Web sites, and downloadable picture puzzles!
This series takes an in-depth look at both the decorative and functional art and design of a given culture. The engaging text explains how the art ties in to the culture, what it means, why it was created, and what it's used for or represents. Fine art, architecture, music and theater, cookware, clothing and textiles and other topics are all ...
Emotions can be confusing for children who have not yet learned that they are a normal part of life. This series for young readers offers a simple look at four emotions, explaining why people experience these feelings and examining ways of dealing with them. Each book includes simple stories, told from a child's point of view, that involve common ...
This timely series promotes the understanding of global problems by helping readers understand the issues and organizations involved. Each chapter focuses on a different problem and includes short news stories to highlight the major issues. For each news story, human rights and ethics issues are discussed in order to bring the concepts down to a ...
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