Dorling Kindersley Language Around the World Budgell Gill

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

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

"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

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

От средневековых романов и рыцарских сказок, найденных в реалистических романах 19-го века, до экспериментальных модернистских произведений и современных исследований самого себя, "Великие романы" исследуют лучшие романы со всего мира и во времени • Сразитесь с ветряными мельницами вместе с Дон Кихотом, испытайте разбитое сердце вместе с Толстым, откройте для себя общество, в котором жила Джейн Остин, и вникните в сложные обряды посвящения, которые переживают персонажи современных романов. Узнайте, что вдохновляло писателей на создание своих шедевров, каковы были их цели и как они приступали к их написанию • Охватывающий весь спектр литературных стилей, "Великие романы" перенесет вас на страницы выдающихся романов мира, начиная от занимательных приключений странствующего рыцаря Сервантеса и заканчивая классикой, такой как "Большие надежды" и "Мадам Бовари", и современными романами, такими как "К маяку", "Посторонний", "Возлюбленный" и "Волчий зал"

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

A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy! Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the World in 80 Ways!

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths • Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more • Gods of the Ancient World is a perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history • Further featuring • - The incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with real-world art references • - Illustrations bring each god and goddess to life for a young audience

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

Look up! What do you see? This charming nature book will encourage children to look, listen, and feel nature all around • From cloud patterns to constellations, the chirrup of a single sparrow to the trees that rustle in the wind - the beauty of nature is everywhere. This children's book is perfect for cultivating a love of natural science • Inside this beautifully illustrated children's guide, Up In The Air you'll discover • - Cross-curriculum science topics covering botany, ornithology, meteorology and more • - Charming illustrations that help your little one develop their sky-watching skills - perfect for young readers between the ages of 7-9 • - Plant and animal species that live above us from all around the world • - A guide to bird watching for kids, cloud spotting and identifying different constellations of stars • Up In The Air looks at the habitats above our heads, uncovering the insects that make their homes in tree trunks and the animals that move from tree to tree in towering rainforests

"A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy! .Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the Way in 80 Ways!"

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