A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionSelected for the Children's Book Council's July 2023 "Hot Off The Press" Reading ListIn the next book in the How the Wonders Were Built series, the new seven wonders of the world are introduced from the architectural point of view in this fully illustrated title. The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007. But have you ever wondered how these monumental structures were built centuries ago without using the modern technologies and heavy machinery that is available today? This book will give you the answers you are looking for. These buildings are a cross-section of world architecture, offering a unique opportunity to compare the approaches, but also cultures of the entire world and different historical periods. Come and travel with us across the world and time and peek behind the curtain of the creation of the architectural monuments that have helped shape the current world.
An original concept where math is explained on real life situations showing the practical usage of numbers in our everyday lives. Math is usually considered a demanding, boring or even a scary subject. But numbers are all around us and we use them and math constantly without even realizing it. Various usage of numbers in different environments is presented in 17 chapters and the book ends with a double-spread where kids can try out their newly gained knowledge. The aim of this book is to show math as a fun and useful subject that can be comprehensible and that helps us in many ways on a daily basis.
This fully illustrated career guide helps kids find out what their future profession might be based on their hobbies. Let them find their dream job!After answering questions provided on the content page that offers a variety of different interests, kids can skip to pages with the most suitable jobs for them. For example: if a kid loves drawing and making things, they can become a painter, of course, but also a tattoo artist, a make-up artist, a restorer, or even a scenographer! Is the kid interested in animals? Then a veterinarian is not the only option. What about a wildlife photographer, a zookeeper, an animal trainer for people with disabilities, or a wildlife rehabilitator?Fourteen chapters provide over 150 possibilities on what to do from classic well-known jobs to the most recent and modern professions.
An encyclopedia of vertebrates that comprises of the most interesting and fascinating facts from the animal world combined with a fresh and modern look.Vertebrates are one of the largest animal groups and it includes cartilaginous fish, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. What do they have in common? What is typical for their body? Are you shaking your head in confusion, telling yourself that you don't know? Shaking your head is a sign that you are a vertebrate. Because backbone and cranium are typical for them. Did you know that African ostriches run at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour, which is the average speed of a car? Or that kiwi birds stopped flying because they had no natural enemies? Dive into the animal world and find out more.This book provides readers with information about the vertebrate family in a readable and comprehensible way, while staying scientifically accurate.
In this book we visit 15 different countries or continents to find out what games and fun activities the local kids like to entertain themselves with. Children like to play above all else, either alone or with friends. But how and what they play varies from place to place. Would you like to know about games played in Africa, New Zealand, South America, or Vietnam? This book will show you that some games are pretty much the same wherever you go, while others are completely different and unfamiliar. In each chapter a local kid poses as a guide who introduces us to the typical and most popular games and plays of certain country or culture. Kids will learn that every nation likes to have fun in their own way and that difference is what makes each culture special.
This beautifully illustrated book covers 10 most popular sports and how they developed during the history, including the rules, equipment, and the star players.From the prehistory until today, this book provides young readers with a comprehensive overview of the most popular sports disciplines. Find out where the idea of a goal came from, and what the origin of the ball is. How did the first tennis racket look like? And did you know that hockey was played in Ancient Egypt? A lot of new information as well as fun facts from the world of sports is awaiting you on these pages.Learn more about the following sports:AthleticsSkatingIce hockeyGolfFootballTennisBasketballSwimmingSkiingBaseball
Wood Wide Web: Understand how plants communicate!Plants—nice but boring? This book will change your mind! Open it and see how they talk without tongue, listen without ears, see without eyes, breathe without lungs, and behave intelligently without brain. Recent scientific findings will make you treat the plants with respect and admiration.Do plants have superpowers we have overlooked? Recent scientific findings have shaken our traditional view of plants. Now we know that plants not only take an interest in the world around them, but they react to it too. Explore with us the depths of the plant soul, and learn how plants converse, help one another, fight together, what they remember, and how plant mail works.
In this book we visit 15 schools in various corners of the world to see how kids learn in different countries or cultures.Kids go to school all around the world, but the types of schools or the school systems vary from place to place. Would you like to see where kids in Japan or in Himalayas go to school? Would you like to know how a school on a boat works? Or what a school in a rainforest looks like? This book will show you that while some schools are pretty similar to what you know, others can be completely different and surprising.In each chapter a local kid poses as a guide who introduces us to the type of school or a school system of a certain country or culture. Kids will learn that every nation has its own way of learning and that difference is what makes each culture special.
Selected for 2024 CBC Children's Favorites Gr K-2Selected for The Children’s Book Council’s June 2023 “Hot Off The Press” Reading List A gentle story about a little snail called Henry who was born without slime and therefore will never be like everyone else.When Henry finds out he is missing the most important element for snails—their slime—giving up is not an option for him. He tries to find ways to be able to climb things just as the other snails do. He struggles a bit before he finds the right solution, but in the end, he becomes the inspiration for his fellow snails and makes a lot of friends along the way, teaching us that far from being an obstacle, a difference may prove to be the key that opens new horizons.Using a simple story and a sympathetic hero the kids learn social-emotional skills and are better prepared to cope with everyday life situations.
One day in a life of a little boy and his pet cat is portrayed in this poetic picture book with dreamlike illustrations. In this book the readers follow the actions of a little boy and his kitten in the course of one day and during this time we discover that there are more similarities between humans and animals than we would think-from sleeping and eating to playing and taking care of yourself. On each spread there is a question asking the readers about the topic concerned on the given page and making the reading experience interactive. Also, there is a little hidden object game throughout the book. The lovely illustrations by a world-renowned Japanese artist Iku Dekune in combination with text by Czech contemporary poet Radek Maly makes the book Our Cat's Day irresistible.
How many cat breeds are there? Let's find out! This book belongs to all cat lovers!Did you know that some cats don't have five fingers, but six? We're not pulling your whiskers—it's true! Whether you have your own pet at home or whether you just like these adorable little rascals—read our illustrated cat atlas, which will introduce you to the most interesting, lazy, cuddly, and wild cat breeds in the world, from the common European tabby to the silky-haired Persian cat and the unusual Lykoi. And don't worry, that one over there isn’t a tiny werewolf—it just looks like one. And if you enjoy bedtime stories, don't forget to cuddle up in bed and immerse yourself in the Meow News, a newspaper that comes with the atlas. It contains many stories, interviews, and news from around the world of renowned feline celebrities, as well as lesser-known cat heroes and heroines.
A fullyillustrated self-care guide for kidsUsing a funny story to teach kids how to properly take care of themselvesStep-by-step instructionsPages made of thick paper to be more durableCute cartoony illustrationsSold into 14 languages
Handy hands. What a unique tool! Explore the hand from a range of expected and unexpected aspects.Did you know that sign language varies from country to country? Have you ever wondered why some of us are left-handed while others are right-handed? Can you imagine how the hand of a sculptor differs from that of a pianist or a bricklayer? Sure you can't applaud with one hand, but there are still many things you can manage with just one hand. Find out in this book with original design and tactile cover.
An illustrated diary and guide for all adventure loversExpedition to 9 extreme places on Earth to discover the local attractionsPacked with plenty of interesting and useful information on extreme activitiesIncludes tips on how to document everything on camera: how to take photos of extremes sports, the night sky, underwater and how to protect your equipment from various weather conditionsVery graphic illustrations resembling comic books and social mediaIncludes information about travel preparations and packing checklist
Ancient Egypt depicted in a novelty format like never beforeSix large-format folding mapsFully-illustratedTemples and treasures of Ancient EgyptEgyptian pyramidsEgyptian gods and pharaohs
Vibrant colors of tones and rhythms. A career starter for all musicians dreaming to become Carol Kaye. This picture book tells the charming story of little Patti, who dreams of being a bass guitarist. Some children like to visit toy shops, others prefer candy shops, and there are some who like going to parks. But a little girl named Patti loves to visit music shops. One very special day, her dad took her to the greatest music shop in town . . .
Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization, depicted in a novelty format like never before.Thousands of years ago, the first tribes arrived in the Balkan Peninsula, laying the foundations of Europe’s oldest civilization: Greece, which gave the world democracy, as well as endless knowledge of mathematics, architecture, military affairs, and philosophy. Modern scientists can all trace their lineage back to Greek mathematicians and philosophers, and modern Greece is littered with the remnants of beautiful temples and ancient buildings that shaped the taste and style of modern architects. Let’s travel far into the past and take a look at how the Ancient Greeks lived, worked, fought, and created art.
A picture book with full-page illustrationsA cute teddy bear as the main characterA smart story that makes kids laugh?theywill love the cluelessness of the little bear and will definitely want to tell himwhy his plant is not bloomingOnly a minimum of words is needed to tell the story as everything is narrated by the illustrationsGreat for early readinginternational bestseller, rights sold for 27 languages
One lost ball. And so many adjectives to describe it . . .Wanted: a beautiful ball. What does it look like? How many adjectives will Bella need to describe her ball, so that her friends can visualize it properly and help her find it? And will she even succeed?The sun is lovely and warm, so Bella runs outside to play with her ball. But where has it rolled to? With the help of a butterfly, Mitzi the cat, Ally the dog and an inquisitive bunny hopping around the garden, will Bella be able to find it?
A high-concept pop-up book presenting a cup in the painting styles of great modern artistsVarious and surprising pop-up effectsAn original presentation of the art work of popular artistsA pocket to insert your own art work at the end of the book
A picture book telling a story of a grandpa wearing pink trousers. Why is he doing that? Is he crazy? Or a hero? Sometimes quiet heroism can be more effective than a thousand grand gestures.The grandfather of our story isn’t like other grandparents. He wears pink trousers! And that’s not all that’s strange about him. People say that he’s a strange old codger altogether. Some even think that he’s grumpy. But as his grandson grows up, he comes to understand why Grandad does strange things like refusing to give up his silly trousers. The child reader of this thought-provoking story will learn that quiet heroism can be more effective than a thousand grand gestures.
A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the bedroom like in ancient times? Did our ancestors use wallpaper? How was prehistoric laundry done, and when did people first cook on a real stove? Inquisitive readers large and small will find reliable answers to these questions and many more in this very book, so pull back the curtain on the history of the ordinary house and the things inside it.
What is hard and what is soft? What is curved and what is straight? What is safe and what is dangerous?Learn these and many other opposites in English and Spanish in the bilingual title Opposites-Opuestos.Can you name something fragile, something fast, andsomething loud? And do you know what opposites are? The world around us isfilled with them! When you look closely at things, you will learn that they canbe cold, light, pointed, or even stinky. Each of these things has anopposite—something hot, heavy, rounded, or fragrant. And there is much, muchmore to discover in this book!
Who brings Christmas presents in Italy? Where can we sunbathe on the beach on Christmas Day? Why do Russians celebrate Christmas in January?Everyone loves Christmas! But have you ever considered that Christmas might be celebrated elsewhere in the world in another way? What is the typical Christmas dish in Japan? Would you like to spend Christmas day in Ethiopia? Which goodies are always present on festive tables in Greece? On our journey together you'll learn lots of interesting things about the year's most beautiful holiday.
Bite-sized facts about bodies of water from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments.Go around the world with us and get to know different types of waters and their inhabitants as well as plant. Our animal friends will join you on this journey. They¿re having the adventure of a lifetime: they want to get to the home they belong to. But what if they don¿t know where their home is? Luckily, they have Annie. She¿ll accompany them on their journey to see and discover various waters¿from polar waters to the Amazon river¿to find which one is the right one for each of them. And what happens after they reach their final destination? We¿ll sure the animals will love to tell you. Join us on our journey along which yoüll learn many new things!
Illustrations: technically accurate and realistic Unique: each of the means of transport in this title was somehow historically significant or a pioneer in its field.Familiar: contains well-known vehicles such as Volkswagen Transporter, Titanic, Boeing, etc. that readers already know and this book will expand their knowledge with new interesting facts. Book for the whole family: The illustrations may also appeal to older readers - great book for a wide range of readership.
Did you know that you can find 76 objects just in one doll's house? Find out how many things you need to compose one different thing.You may be surprised to learn how many individual parts make up the things around us. Do you know all the things that go into alphabet soup, a sandpit, or a clock? Can you imagine how lovely all the parts look when sorted and arranged side by side? You can’t? Well then come with us and let an inquisitive cat named Ada show you what makes up lots of ordinary and special things and places.
Learn how to classify various animals from big-sized illustrations!Vast numbers of animals live here on Earth, from tiny insects to large mammals. The animal world is varied and quite interesting. This encyclopedia will introduce you to several hundreds of the best known and most interesting animals on the whole planet, and to top it off , it will help you put each one of them into the right group. This book will show you an attractive selection of mammals, rodents, ungulates, primates, predators, cetaceans, birds, fish, cartilaginous fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and other animal groups that can be found all over Earth. Beautiful illustrations and simple texts make this book indispensable for all children.
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