Deze internationaal bestsellerauteur creëert spannende verhalen die lezers op het puntje van hun stoel houden. Zijn werk bevat vaak actievolle avonturen die lezers meeslepen in boeiende verhaallijnen. De schrijfstijl is ontworpen om spanning en plotvoortgang te handhaven, wat zorgt voor een boeiende leeservaring. Deze auteur staat bekend om het leveren van adembenemende, meeslepende verhalen.
Dit schitterende piratenboek zit vol met dingen om te zoeken en te tellen. Doorzoek piratenhavens, stormachtige zeeën en gezonken schepen om te zien of je alle verborgen schatten kunt vinden. Maar pas op voor de zeemonsters!
A fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about how lots of things work. Discover the inner workings of cars and boats, farm and building site machines, everyday household items including vacuum cleaners, computers and fridges, and much more. Each of the seven double page spreads has several flaps to lift, to see inside a subject and understand how it works. Clear, easy to follow text introduces young readers to subjects such as electricity, simple machines and natural forces. Each topic is brought to life by fun, lively illustrations by Stefano Tognetti.
Blast off into space with this fascinating flip book. Find out how the moon was made, why stars shine and how we know so much about planets that are far, far away.
English Learner's Edition with CD and Downloadable Worksheets
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A lively and engaging look at football through the ages, this book describes when the first matches kicked off, why the rules developed and how rugby and American football were born.
An informative sticker book charting the colourful history of one of the most exciting cities in the world, with over 100 stickers to add to the pages. Each double page features intriguing facts about the most famous of London's landmarks, including St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and the Tower of London.
Everything you need to know about astronauts and the teams behind them, and the extraordinary jobs they do. Explore different careers as you blast off into space with a crew of astronauts. Find out about their incredible jobs and the work of the huge teams who support them, from medics to technicians. Discover how astronauts are chosen and trained for space missions, what it's like in space, and what they do once they return to Earth - as well as the work of Mission Control and those on the ground. With missions planned to the Moon, Mars and beyond, this is a timely and fascinating read.
Take a journey back in time to the glory days of Ancient Egypt, when pharaohs ruled, the pyramids were built and the mighty Nile was the source of all life. This book contains fascinating information such as how Egyptians worshipped their Gods, buried their dead and built the pyramids, as well as amazing details about day-to-day life. With over 50 embedded flaps to lift, this book is not only informative but interactive, making it an accessible and engaging way for children to learn about life in Ancient Egypt. It is intricately illustrated by David Hancock.
Extensively revised to meet the latest exam criteria, this text provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of business studies, including over 500 questions and answers to test the candidate's knowledge of key issues.
This title offers a peek inside some of the world's most famous and exciting cities. Illustrations take readers on virtual tours of London, Paris, New York, Venice and more. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.
HISTORY. This is a brilliant new historical addition to the "See Inside" series, looking closely at the vehicles and major events that defined the Second World War as one of the most destructive wars in history. Lifting the flaps reveals the insides of some of the military vehicles used during campaigns including tanks, fighter planes and aircraft carriers, while others look in depth at life during the Blitz and the action on the beaches during the invasion of Normandy. Ages 6+.
In a world filled with adventure, a girl battles dragons, showcasing her courage and resilience. Alongside her, a fierce warrior queen embodies strength and leadership. The narrative also follows a daughter on a quest to find her Samurai father, intertwining themes of bravery, familial bonds, and the quest for identity. These characters embark on journeys that challenge their limits and redefine their destinies in a richly imagined setting.
A fabulous flap book for older children showing the houses built by people around the world in different historical eras. Stunning illustrations and over 80 flaps reveal the house interiors as well as fascinating historical facts about how people lived long ago. Scenes include an Egyptian Villa, a Viking longhouse and an English manor.
Airports are thrilling and fascinating places for children, full of unusual equipment, strange machines and - of course - lots of planes. This book allows young children to find out more about how an airport works.
Engaging young readers, this lift-the-flap book invites exploration of Ancient Egypt through interactive elements. With over 70 flaps to uncover, children can learn about the construction of pyramids and the intriguing, often gruesome, process of mummification. This informative and visually appealing book serves as an excellent introduction to the captivating history of Ancient Egypt, making learning both fun and accessible for young minds.
Lets you discover and explore some of the world's most famous buildings. This book reveals the building's interior and facts such as how they were built and their histories. It features Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. This retelling is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.
with over 60 flaps to lif and other exciting surprises
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Peek behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky. This book is perfect for little fingers and curious minds.
An interactive sticker book full of busy, illustrated scenes depicting life on the ocean waves. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about.
An extended version of a funny, traditional story enriched with delightfully
quirky illustrations by John Joven. Watch the mischievous elves as they make
beautiful shoes while no-one is looking, leaving them in an old shoemaker's
workshop. Will he ever find out who has been helping him all this time, and
what will happened if he does? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which
includes over 250 titles across seven levels - all developed in conjunction
with reading experts at Roehampton University. The classic tale of the elves
and the shoemaker specially re-written for children starting to read on their
own.
Explore what it's really like to spend time in a space station with the help of the experts - join an astronaut as she goes about her daily routine; going on a space walk, eating space food and doing research. With a mix of text and comic strips, illustrated by Laurent Kling, this book brings to life the experience of living in space.
Travel back to Ancient Greece to see magnificent marble temples, bustling market places, and to find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of the civilisation that changed the world.
From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.
A beautifully illustrated picture book tracing the entire history of the world, from Stone Age paintings to the computer revolution. Contains 15 spreads, each with simple and engaging text to accompany sumptuous illustrations by Galia Bernstein. Stunning artefacts and paintings are used to introduce major turning points in the history of the world - great battles, the rise and fall of empires, revolutions and world-changing inventions. Perfect for introducing young children to fascinating new topics in history - from European rulers, to African kingdoms, to Aztec and Inca treasures. This hardcover picture book is also available as a paperback edition, with stickers (978140564096).
A flap book that is packed with information about the First World War, from
the start of the conflict in 1914, to its resolution in 1918. It includes
scenes such as a battleship fight, the war in the skies, trenches on the
Western Front, and a tank battle in no man's land.
This is a fabulous flap book for older children showing what life was like in the 14th century. Stunning illustrations and over 80 flaps reveal fascinating historical facts of life in the Middle Ages. Scenes include a town market day, a lord's castle, a country village and a castle under siege. It includes an illustrated who's who in medieval society, a delightful small booklet on living in a castle and internet links to fun websites to find out more.
A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets.Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift.
Lively account of the Crusaders, with exciting descriptions of the main people, places and battles, including the peasant's crusade and the siege of Jerusalem. Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books.
A fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about the Ancient
World, from the dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt, to the rise of the
great Mayan culture in Central America. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open
the doors of ancient Chinese houses, and find out what goes on behind the
walls of a Roman army fort.
Elisa is no ordinary princess - she loves plants rather than palaces. After
the king locks her in a tower, Elisa decides to escape and live life by her
own rules... A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale,
specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone.
The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
Introduces the history of espionage and discusses World War I spies who were caught and executed, agents who worked with the Resistance in occupied France, the breaking of the Enigma code, espionage during the Cold War, and spy technology.
From atoms to X-rays and from the Big Bang to the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world again and again. Dip inside this book to tread the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries
'The Young Reading series' is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.
Designed for young readers aged 6 and up, this new installment in the series introduces longer and more intricate narratives to enhance reading skills and confidence. The book encourages children to explore more complex stories, fostering a love for reading and a deeper understanding of literature.
With Revision Workbooks for question practice and Revision Guides for
classroom and independent study, our revision resources are the smart choice
for those revising for GCSE Business.
A fiendishly pacy mystery-adventure story for 9+ readers, set in the seamy, smoggy underworld of Victorian London.BEHOLD THE SAVAGE SPECTACLE OF THE WILD BOY! London, 1841. A boy covered in hair, raised as a monster, condemned to life in a travelling freak show. A boy with an extraordinary power of observation and detection. A boy accused of murder; on the run; hungry for the truth. Behold the savage spectacle of Wild Boy. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats. The show is about to begin!
Mark Twain's classic story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera and the terrible tiger, Shere Khan, in this
lively picture book retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of friendship
and adventure in the jungles of India. With simple text and beautiful
illustrations by Shahar Kober.
In the foggy alleys of Victorian London, Mr Utterson is seeking to uncover the secret of his friend and client, Dr Henry Jekyll. Just what is his connection to the vicious murderer Edward Hyde who stalks the city's streets at night?
Discover the many exciting sights of the London Landscape. Learn about the history, the culture and the people through this amusing pictue book. Like a colourful trip around a Monopoly board, this trendy information book is packed with detailed illustrations of London and plenty of famous landmarks. Children can see how many pictures they recognise and learn about those they don't. Illustrations: Full colour throughout
A hardback treasury of stories including traditional fairytales such as Baba Yaga, Chicken Licken, The Ugly Duckling, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Little Nut Tree, The Breman Town Musicans, The Little Nut Tree, The Three Aunts, The Gingerbread Man, The Fisherman and the Genie, The Enormous Turnip, The Billy Goats Gruff, The Magic Porridge Pot and 6 more. This book will last for years as children enjoy having the tales read to them, and then reading them themselves.Beautifully produced, with coloured endpapers, head and tail bands and a ribbon marker - a lovely gift to be treasured for years to come.
-- Two favorite Farmyard Tales stories in Mini format are paired with adorable plush key rings -- Young readers can start with the simple, single line of text at the top of the page and work their way up to the more advanced lines below.-- The soft, plush toys with key rings have been safety tested and are fun to collect
Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and
retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the
Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his
Throat, How the Camel got his Hump and Why the Kangaroo Jumps.
Frrrr! S touto poutavou knížkou s více než 50 odklápěcími okénky nahlédnou děti do provozních prostor letiště, podívají se do letadla a poletí až do oblak!
Frrrr! Nahlédni do provozních prostor letiště a podívej se, jak letadla fičí po vzletových drahách a stoupají do oblak. Tato poutavá knížka s okénky se skvěle hodí pro maličké prstíky a zvědavé hlavičky. Obsahuje více než 50 odklápěcích okének a mnoho dalších báječných překvapení. Podívej se pod obrázky a zjisti, co tam je!
Ein neues Abenteuer für Jake Turner
Jake und seine Schatzjäger-Familie müssen sich verstecken – vor der internationalen Polizei, aber auch vor der Schlangenfrau und ihrer geheimen Organisation. Doch Jake hält das untätige Herumsitzen nicht länger aus. Prompt tappt er in eine Falle. Dabei wird sein Freund Sami gekidnappt. Um ihn lebend wiederzusehen, verlangt die Schlangenfrau von Jake und seiner Familie, dass sie das Grab des Azteken-Gotts Quetzalcoatl ausfindig machen und die Mumie bergen. Wohl oder übel machen die vier sich auf den Weg. Doch im Dschungel von Honduras lauern nicht nur giftige Spinnen und Krokodile, uralte Fallen und gefährliche Klippen, sondern auch konkurrierende Schatzjäger, die vor absolut gar nichts zurückschrecken.
Byl jsi někdy na staveništi? Víš, k čemu slouží všechny ty obrovské stroje, jak se staví dům, mosty či mrakodrapy? Někdy je ovšem třeba domy nejprve zbourat, než se postaví nové. To všechno se dozvíš z této úžasné knížky s více než 40 odklápěcími okénky. Podíváš se na stavby nejrůznějších budov, mostů i silnic a uvidíš, jak se staví základy domu nebo jak se staré domy bourají. Tak odklop okénka, všechny zajímavé informace ze staveniště už na tebe čekají!
České vydání publikace nakladatelství Usborne.
Seznam se díky této encyklopedické knížce, mající více než 60 odklápěcích okének, s různými dopravními prostředky – s vlaky, uhánějícími po železničních tratích, s nákladními automobily, převážejícími různé náklady, s velkými proudovými dopravními letadly, přepravujícími cestující po celém světě, s farmářskými stroji, supícími na polích, ale také se závodními auty, obrovskými výletními loděmi, pohotovostními vozidly, která spěchají pomoci lidem v nouzi, i se stavebními stroji, které používají stavbaři na nerovném terénu stavenišť. Tak honem nastupovat, jedeme!
Willkommen im alten Ägypten! Folge dem Lauf des mächtigen Flusses Nil und entdecke das geschäftige Treiben auf dem Markt, bestaune die überwältigende Pracht eines Tempels oder besuche eine altägyptische Party. Unter zahlreichen Klappen und Laserschnitten findest du alles Wissenswerte zum Alltag der alten Ägypter.
Rasante Action für Jungen ab 10 Eigentlich sollte es nur ein entspannter Familienurlaub werden. Doch schon in der ersten Nacht in Kairo verschwinden Jakes Eltern spurlos. Widerwillig raufen er und seine Zwillingsschwester sich zusammen, um sie wiederzufinden. Eine erste Spur führt sie in einen Laden, wo zwischen Plastikpyramiden und Pharaonenmasken auch hypermoderne holografische Geräte zu finden sind. Tatsächlich ist dies alles andere als ein Souvenirshop und der Besitzer hat durchaus eine Ahnung, wo Jakes Eltern stecken könnten. Schon bald sind die Geschwister, ausgestattet mit allerlei Gadgets wie einer Smartbrille, einem Bungeeseil und einem Zwei-Wege-Mikro, auf dem Weg ins Innerste der Cheopspyramide, um eine alte Mumie zu finden, gegen die sie ihre Eltern einlösen können.
altersgerechte Einführung in den Alltag auf einer Raumstation – für Kinder ab 8 Jahren
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Zu Besuch auf der ISS Hast du dich schon einmal gefragt, wie es wäre einen Tag auf einer Raumstation zu verbringen? Begleite Astronautin Becky 24 Stunden lang bei ihrem abenteuerlichen Alltag auf der ISS und erfahre viele spannende Fakten zum Leben und Arbeiten im Weltraum. Verständlich erzählt im coolen Comicbuch-Stil. • Eine Astronautin stellt einen Tag auf der Raumstation vor • Comic-Format erleichtert auch schwächeren Leserinnen und Lesern den Zugang • Geschrieben mit Beratung durch die UK Space Agency
Entdecke 100 berühmte Forscherinnen und Entdecker wie Albert Einstein und Marie Curie. Reise durch die Jahrhunderte und lasse dich von bedeutenden naturwissenschaftlichen Entdeckungen faszinieren, darunter der erste Telefonanruf und ein Malaria-Wirkstoff.
In diesem spannenden Abenteuerband muss Joe Hawke ein gestohlenes Artefakt sichern, das zur Entdeckung von Atlantis führen könnte. Die Suche führt das Team durch Wien, das Münchner Oktoberfest und die Berge Marokkos, wo sie auf gefährliche Gegner und überraschende Verräter treffen. Atemlose Action und Humor erwarten die Leser.
Joe Hawke begibt sich auf eine gefährliche Mission, um ein Geheimnis zu lüften, das ihn und das ECHO-Team in die Hände ihres Erzfeindes treiben könnte. Während sie durch London, den Vatikan und mexikanische Dschungel reisen, müssen sie einen alten Kult stoppen. Actionreiche Abenteuer und Humor machen das Buch zu einem Muss für Thriller-Fans.
Die Entdeckung eines geheimnisvollen griechischen Textes führt den ehemaligen Special-Forces-Soldaten Joe Hawke auf die Spur eines mysteriösen Rätsels – älter als die Zeit selbst, und so gefährlich, dass die Götter es vor den Augen der Menschheit verbargen. Um zu verhindern, dass diese ungeheure Macht in die Hände eines wahnsinnigen Feindes fällt, begibt sich Hawke in ein gefährliches Abenteuer, welches ihn von London nach New York und bis Griechenland führt. Denn nicht weniger als die Zukunft der Menschheit steht auf dem Spiel …
Der zweite Band der Abenteuerreihe stellt den Ex-Special-Forces-Soldaten Joe Hawke vor noch größere Herausforderungen, die Zukunft der Menschheit zu retten, denn ein Menschenhändler verfolgt den wahnsinnigen Plan, in den Besitz der größten Macht dieses Planeten zu gelangen, um damit die Geschichte für immer zu verändern. Joe Hawke und sein Team müssen sich daraufhin durch die Unterwelt Schanghais und zum Grab von Dschinghis Khan kämpfen, aber auch eine gestohlene und streng geheime Tesla-Technologie zurückerobern, mit deren Hilfe an einem unbekannten Ort ein verheerendes Erdbeben ausgelöst werden soll.
Tvoje telo je dokonalé a skladá sa z tisíc rôznych častí! A vedia doslova aj
zázraky! Ktorá časť tvojho tela je najmenšia? Čo máš pod kožou a prečo ti bije
srdce? A čo sa stane, keď sa zraníš, ochorieš alebo si niečo zlomíš? Odpovede
na tieto a ďalšie otázky sa dočítate v tomto leporele s mnohými odklápacími
okienkami. Táto kniha pre mladších čitateľov predstaví deťom hravou a poučnou
formou, čo sa odohráva v našom tele a ako funguje. Vďaka ilustráciám nazriete
aj dovnútra ľudského tela - na kosti, svaly a orgány. Výstižné popisy a
zábavné obrázky, ktoré sprevádzajú fakty o ľudskom tele a jeho funkciách,
pomôžu lepšie si zapamätať nové informácie a vzbudia v deťoch záujem o ďalšie
objavovanie!
Joe Hawke und sein Team müssen sich einem gnadenlosen Feind stellen, der auf der Jagd nach dem ältesten Geheimnis der Welt vor nichts zurückschreckt. In seinem Wettlauf gegen die Uhr muss Hawke nicht nur das Geheimnis des Elixiers ewigen Lebens lösen, sondern auch die Wahrheit über den brutalen Mord an seiner Frau aufklären. Dieser führt ihn von der Kälte Russlands und den gewundenen Kanälen Venedigs bis zu den Pyramiden Ägyptens. Doch die Schatten seiner Vergangenheit sind länger als geahnt …
Joe Hawke ist in Amerika und wird dort Zeuge der Entführung des amerikanischen Präsidenten und einem der schlimmsten Terroranschläge in der Geschichte der USA auf die Hauptstadt Washington. Von den Bergen Idahos über Washington, D.C. und bis nach New York City heftet sich Joe Hawke an die Fersen der Entführer, um den Präsidenten vor einem furchtbaren Schicksal zu retten, und sieht sich mit einem Gegner konfrontiert, der bereit ist, in einem Racheakt ganz Amerika zu vernichten.
Willkommen in der Vergangenheit! Finde heraus, wie die Wikinger vor 1000 Jahren gewohnt und gegessen haben und wie sie auf Beutezug gegangen sind. Fahre auf einem ihrer Schiffe, feiere ein Fest und sei dabei, wenn sie ihren Anführer bestatten. Unter zahlreichen Klappen und Laserschnitten findest du alles Wissenswerte zum Leben und Alltag der Wikinger.
집 짓는 기계들에 관한 책! 40개의 플랩을 열어 다양한 건축 기계의 세계를 들여다보세요! 집을 짓기 위해 어떤 기계들이 사용되는지 한눈에 보여줍니다. 불도저, 크레인, 굴착기 등 다양한 기계들이 집을 짓는 과정을 보여줍니다. 이 집 짓는 기계는 건물, 다리, 도로 등 우리 주변의 시설을 짓는 데 사용되는 모든 기계에 대해 알려줍니다. 거친 지형을 지나가는 불도저는 얼마나 무겁고?, 대형 불도저는 얼마나 무겁고?, 왜 두 사람이 이동식 크레인을 운전할까요?, 터널 굴착기의 힘은 얼마일까요? 어린이들이 궁금해할 만한 흥미로운 주제에 대한 정보를 가득 담았습니다. 플랩을 열어 다양한 기계의 내부와 외부 구조 및 기계 작동 원리를 쉽게 시각화할 수 있습니다. 어린이들은 곳곳에 제공된 플랩을 열어보며 우리 주변에서 얼마나 다양한 집들이 어떻게 지어지는지에 대한 많은 지식을 얻을 수 있습니다.
Joe Hawke und das ECHO-Team sind zurück und sehen sich einem mysteriösen Feind gegenüber, der einen noch finsteren und uralten Krieg führt, als sie ihn sich vorstellen können. Nach einem Mordfall in Kanada jagen Hawke und sein Team einer alten nordischen Legende nach, die sie von Island in ein spanisches Schloss und bis zu den Museen und Gassen Stockholms führt, und die sich als eines der bestgehüteten Geheimnisse unserer Welt herausstellen könnte.
Jahrhundertslang beherrschten sie die Weltmeere und sorgten mit ihrem furchteinflößenden Aussehen für Angst und Schrecken: die Piraten! Bis an die Zähne bewaffnet, enterten sie Handelsschiffe und machten dabei reiche Beute. Viele ihrer Schätze versteckten sie auf einsamen Inseln. Acht Doppelseiten mit detailgetreuen Illustrationen und über 70 Klappen lassen die Zeit der berüchtigten Freibeuter lebendig werden und geben überraschende und spannende Einblicke ins wilde Piratenleben.