Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters Dorling Kindersley

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! • Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery • Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs • This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures • This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere

A resource book of grammar games and interactive activities • Games for Grammar Practice is a teacher's resource book containing a selection of more than forty games and activities for grammar practice. The activities are designed to promote intensive and interactive practice with learners of all ages from elementary to advanced level. Photocopiable pages and step-by-step instructions provide instant supplementary activities for busy teachers. The emphasis on peer interaction and cooperation helps students find grammar practice meaningful and rewarding. The grammar areas covered in the book are all commonly found in courses, making the activities easy to slot into a lesson

unisex • Книга "Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery" автора Эммы Сибли (Emma Sibley) Книга в твердой обложке Все, что нужно знать о выращивании домашних растений Содержит описание 60 самых популярных разновидностей растений, включая фотографии, подробные сведения и советы по выращиванию Автор Эмма Сибли (Emma Sibley) 144 страницы

This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and brain science to life

There’s a lot of angst around these days. This heightened sense of fear, concern, insecurity and uncertainty can be overwhelming • Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Knowing Gwendoline Smith explains what angst is and the ways in which deep anxiety can manifest • Gwendoline then drills down into social anxiety, which is often underdiagnosed but is one of the most common of the anxiety family • Using simple, clear language and humorous illustrations, Gwendoline gives detailed step-by-step advice on how to cope

"Великая книга о короле Артуре и его рыцарях Круглого стола" - самое известное и влиятельное произведение английского фэнтези, когда-либо опубликованное, переосмысленное для нового поколения читателей Джоном Мэтьюзом, одним из ведущих мировых экспертов по Артуру, и проиллюстрированное всемирно известным художником по Толкиену Джоном Хоу • Истории о том, как мальчик Артур извлек меч из камня, или о любви Ланселота и Гвиневеры, или о том, как рыцари Круглого стола отправились на поиски Святого Грааля, известны и любимы во всем мире • Книга на английском языке • The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world's leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe

Сборник "Книга надежд. Слова и картинки, которые утешают, вдохновляют и развлекают", наполненный короткими рассказами, стихами и картинками от самых лучших детских авторов и иллюстраторов, призван обеспечить именно это. На его страницах вы найдете друзей-животных, от насекомых до слонов, бабушек высокого полета, тоскующего по дому эльфа, зубную фею и даже внеземную жизнь • Здесь представлено 133 работы авторов и иллюстраторов, в том числе Энтони Горовица, Акселя Шеффлера, Кэтрин Джонсон, Жаклин Уилсон, Кэтрин Ранделл, Лорен Чайлд, Майкла Морпурго и Онджали Кью. Рауф. Пожертвования от продажи каждой книги пойдут в благотворительные организации NHS Together в знак благодарности за невероятные усилия всех тех, кто работал в больницах в период карантина

Travel back in time to discover the incredible plants and animals of prehistoric Earth. It's the ultimate first dinosaur book for young readers! • From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, this children's book brings your budding palaeontologist face-to-face with these awe-inspiring creatures! • The Prehistoric World Awaits! • Packed with jaw-dropping images, fascinating dinosaur facts and straight-forward explanations, it's the perfect gift for children aged 5 to 8 with a love of prehistoric beasts and dinosaurs • Inside the pages of this dinosaur encyclopedia from DK Books, you'll discover • - Large pictures and clear, jargon-free text for curious minds • - A handy, pronunciation guide for each animal or plant • - Visual index arranged chronologically, so species can be found quickly • - Detailed profiles of 50 species with key information and fun facts such as size, time period and location • Little dinosaur lovers will be captivated by the amazing range of prehistoric beasts on display! Detailed artworks bring the past to life, painting a spectacular portrait of the supersized, the scary, and the downright bizarre animals and plants that inhabited Earth in ancient times

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this board book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs • Introducing A Dinosaur's Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family - a story time adventure that teaches kids exciting facts about dinosaurs. Go on an adventure with a baby diplodocus as it dodges predators, seeks out yummy plants to eat, and follows its family • Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book can help children aged 3-5 to learn about the diplodocus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join Diplodocus on a quest to find its family in the mighty Jurassic world • A Dinosaur's Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family • - Helps children learn about dinosaurs in this beautiful picture book format • - Teaches readers dinosaur facts and behaviour in a very natural way • - Includes a non-fiction section about the dinosaur species following the story • - Features bright, colourful pages with an engaging narrative • - Has clear and fun text to help children learn and engage easily • Teach children about different prehistoric species in this educational dinosaur book through a fun and engaging story and vibrant images

Learn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12! • Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favourite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers • Our World in Numbers: Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different animal species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the animal kingdom, discovering everything from the age of the world's oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers, to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day

Children find grief difficult, and understanding where a loved one has gone can be a tricky topic to explain • Billy misses his mummy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days the sun is shining and Mummy's clouds are nowhere to be seen. Those are Billy's favourite days. He and Daddy would play in the garden all day long, and Billy knows that Mummy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mummy's clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone • This moving and sensitively-written picture book gently explores grief and teaches children how to deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colourful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this children's book is perfect for adults to share with their little ones and to help them understand what they are going through