Reader s. Digest Association Boeken

Een zestigtal oude sprookjes en volksverhalen van verschillende schrijvers (o.a. Grimm, Perrault en Marelles) worden, zo veel mogelijk in de originele vorm, verteld. Met tekeningen in kleur, korte informatie over enkele schrijvers en een bronvermelding. Voorlezen vanaf ca. 6 jaar.

PLANET EARTH AND THE UNIVERSEEssential facts, fascinating information and a wealth of questions and answers about our planet and its place in the solar system.

"Home Artist" is an accessible and easy to follow course for anyone interested in developing their artisitic abilties using different types of media. The book includes projects using pencil charcoal, pastel, watercolour, acrylics, and oil paints. There are also sections devoted to more general subjects, covering everything from preparing the paper or canvas, and mixing and blending different colours, through to composition and perspective. Each chapter features a wide range of practical projects that enable the reader to develop the skills described in the text as a step-by-step process. Project themes range from keeping a simple sketch book to painting detailed watercolour landscapes. Accompanying boxes provide help and top tips for any aspiring artist. Highly illustrated throughout, "Home Artist" is accompained by full-colour photographs to ensure a stress-free learning experience and provide expert guidance. The wiro bound format allows the artist to turn the pages in a quick and easy way, and allows the book to rest open without the need for a stand.

Delve below the Earth, soar beyond the heavens and scour every corner of the planet to discover wonders far greater in number than the world's Big Seven -- and just as astounding. A riveting read for weird science buffs of all ages and an ideal way for parents and kids to share the thrills of learning, 1000 "Wonders of Nature" spotlights incredible animals, formidable forces of weather and mysterious occurrences -- and clearly explains the facts of science behind them all.Filled with 1,300 up-close and astounding full-color photos of the most intriguing living creatures and impressive natural spectacles. Chapters highlight: -- Nature's Great Events, from the self-healing secrets of Peruvian parrots to the underwater fireworks sparked by spawning corals -- Amazing Animals, from lizards that walk on water to fish that spend the night in slimy "sleeping bags" to birds that feast on blood -- Microscopic Marvels, from destructive plant viruses that hitch rides with insects to friendly fungi that supply trees with essential minerals -- Heavenly Amazements, from diamond showers that fall from the sun to comets, quasars and blue moons -- Forces of Nature, from the world's tallest waterfall to horrific hurricanes, terrifying tornadoes and volatile volcanoes

This title includes recipes designed to lower the fat intake of every member of the family. This title separates the fact form myth regarding fat, introduces low-fat cooking techniques and cutting the fat from any diet. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-colour photograph of the prepared dish, while each meal's nutritional value and content is listed below the instructions. Using readily available ingredients and easy-to-follow text, this title features recipes from baked mixed mushrooms with ciabatta to fluffy banana rice puddings.

Presents tours that cover every region, highlights historic towns, scenic drives, local festivals, and unusual museums, and includes special sections on packing, safety, food, transportation. and famous landmarks

World War The People's Story by Unknown [Reader's Digest,2003] (Hardcover) [Hardcover]