Dorling Kindersley Gods of the Ancient World Ward Marchella

About History of the World Map by Map • Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map • Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the Egyptians and the Aztecs to the British Empire and the Soviet Union • History of the World Map by Map also explains how elements of civilization, such as writing, printing, and tool-making, came into being and spread from one country to another. It tells of the rise of the world's great religions and of human endeavour such as the voyages of early explorers

Explore the world's most stunning gardens and gain expert knowledge that you can use in your own green space • A celebration of the world's most extraordinary green spaces, Gardens of the World will sow the seeds of adventure and inspire your next trip • Illustrated with inspiring photography and full of fascinating insights from expert gardeners, this beautiful compilation takes you on a visual journey of some of the world's most gorgeous gardens and green spaces. The book is split into five chapters, each focusing on a different theme. From the intricately planned and carefully curated French formal gardens of Versailles to the surrealist jungle dreamland of Mexico's Las Pozas, these gardens prove that green-fingered ingenuity comes in many forms and thrives in even the most unlikely of locations

Take a tour through Earth's most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet • From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth's major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one • Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth's incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles

"Достопримечательности мира. Тетрадь для занятий" - это красочная книга с заданиями, избавляющими от скуки, и более чем 300 наклейками. Она не даст детям скучать и развлечет их на каникулах. Юным путешественникам понравится это интерактивное кругосветное путешествие, поскольку они будут играть в сказочные игры с наклейками, блестящие головоломки, умные викторины, креативные рисунки и многое другое. На каждой странице маленькие читатели, играя и изучая, открывают для себя достопримечательности с разных континентов • Книга на английском языке • Come on a trip you'll never forget as we discover the landmarks of the world! • Bursting with boredom-busting activities and more than 300 stickers, this colourful activity book will keep kids off their screens and entertained on their holidays

С вдохновляющим предисловием ведущего натуралиста и фотографа дикой природы Криса Пакхэма это эпическое приключение перенесет вас через континенты,чтобы познакомиться со всеми существами,большими и малыми. В этом умопомрачительном туре вы посетите пустыни Австралии,луга Африки,тропические леса Южной Америки,горы Азии и коралловые рифы Австралии, чтобы познакомиться с невероятно разнообразной жизнью на Земле • Захватывающие дух фотографии,профили животных,доступные карты, а также факты и статистика объединяются, чтобы создать это выдающееся справочное название. Раскрывая богатство видов на сотнях захватывающих страниц, "Дикая природа мира" знакомит вас с животными, которые бродят,плавают и летают в каждой части нашей планеты • Обращаюсь ко всем любителям путешествовать по миру,любителям природы и студентам-биологам: это ваш шанс познакомиться с царством животных так,как никогда раньше, и получить абсолютно необходимое дополнение к вашей домашней библиотеке

Станьте очевидцем захватывающих архитектурных шедевров и природных сокровищ мира в этом иллюстрированном путеводителе, который проведет вас по более чем 50 чудесам света. Дети будут загипнотизированы созданными человеком пейзажами, такими как Статуя Свободы, и рекордными чудесами природы, такими как река Нил • Используя яркие полноцветные фотографии и иллюстрации, откройте для себя пирамиды Гизы, Висячие сады Вавилона, храм Артемиды, статую Зевса, мавзолей в • Галикарнас, Колосс Родосский, Александрийский маяк и многое другое! • - Свежий взгляд, новые фотографии, обновленная информация и новая функция "очевидец" • - Удивительные факты, диаграммы, статистика и временные рамки • - Совершенно новые свидетельства очевидцев от экспертов в этой области • "Чудеса света очевидцев" - это идеальный путеводитель по замечательной архитектуре и чудесам природы

In the 6th century AD, the Near East was divided between two great empires: the Persian and the Roman. A hundred years on, and one had vanished for ever, while the other was a dismembered, bleeding trunk. In their place, a new superpower had arisen: the empire of the Arabs. So profound was this upheaval that it spelled, in effect, the end of the ancient world • But the changes that marked the period were more than merely political or even cultural: there was also a transformation of human society with incalculable consequences for the future. Today, over half the world's population subscribes to one of the various religions that took on something like their final form during the last centuries of antiquity. Wherever men or women are inspired by belief in a single god to think or behave in a certain way, they bear witness to the abiding impact of this extraordinary, convulsive age - though as Tom Holland demonstrates, much of what Jews, Christians and Muslims believe about the origins of their religion is open to debate

Travel back to a time when divine beings mixed with mortals, when heroes battled sorcerers, and nature was a mysterious realm ruled by beautiful and dangerous deities • From the legends of Hercules and the Titans, to the tales of the underworld and the destruction of Troy, this elegant collection contains more than 40 fascinating tales retold by a selection of expert storytellers • Beautifully illustrated with dramatic scenes from master artists of previous centuries, these enduring myths have formed a major part of Western culture for millennia and continue to capture our imaginations today

DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging book to teach young readers how to protect our planet and change the world! • Introducing It's a Wonderful World - a captivating storybook set out to encourage children to look after the world around them, one step at a time • Celebrate your child's curiosity as they navigate through this perfect conservation book to discover all the wonderful ways to protect and preserve the biodiversity of the natural world, whilst learning about the main challenges our planet faces today • An empowering and practical guide o looking after our planet, your child can discover • -An excellent introduction to nature conservation for young readers • -A unique guide to studying different ecosystems and the biodiversity within the environment • -Graphic illustrations to complement stunning photography featured throughout • -An enthralling insight into lesser-known animals that inhabit the natural world • Did you know that more than 50% of child psychologists in England are currently seeing patients distressed about the state of the environment? It's time to change that! • Invest in this all-encompassing environment book and shape your child's learning for the better

Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the world's best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the people who lived in them • A glimpse into the history of different castles around the world, the dramatic battles to conquer them, and the weapons that defended and defeated them • Travel through time and venture into the wonderful world of castles, from the extravagant chateaux of France, to the impenetrable fortresses of Japan • Find out why castles were built and witness some of the most famous sieges in history. Trek across the world to visit castles perched on perilous clifftops and exotic islands

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children • Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club - a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club • Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. She shows Jamie around, including her favourite place - a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what's that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints

Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book • In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world's greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective • You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists