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Featuring 45 exquisite flower illustrations from the 1827 classic botanical work, this coloring book showcases the artistry of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, renowned as 'The Raphael of Flowers.' Each page presents a black-and-white design alongside the original full-color illustration for reference, enhancing the coloring experience. A species identification key is included, making it an ideal gift for flower enthusiasts and aspiring artists. Part of the Sirius Classic Nature Coloring series, it highlights the work of celebrated naturalists throughout history.

A leading expert in childhood development makes the case for why self-directed learning -- "unschooling" -- is the best way to get kids to learn. In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development. Drawing on evidence from anthropology, psychology, and history, he demonstrates that free play is the primary means by which children learn to control their lives, solve problems, get along with peers, and become emotionally resilient. A brave, counterintuitive proposal for freeing our children from the shackles of the curiosity-killing institution we call school, Free to Learn suggests that it's time to stop asking what's wrong with our children, and start asking what's wrong with the system. It shows how we can act -- both as parents and as members of society -- to improve children's lives and to promote their happiness and learning.

Featuring over 45 original ornithological illustrations, this coloring book invites you to bring to life a variety of birds, from common garden species to rare finds like owls and kingfishers. The designs are sourced from classic works by renowned naturalists, including Audubon, with full-color images provided for reference. Ideal for both bird enthusiasts and aspiring artists, this book is part of the Sirius Classic Nature Coloring series, which showcases the artistry of historical naturalists alongside their black-and-white designs.

The first edition of this book, by Peter Gray and Owen Thetford, when published in 1962 earned world-wide acclaim as the most comprehensive reference on German combat aircraft of the First World War. The second revised edition incorporated a large proportion of new photographs, most of them never previously published. This new impression is a reprint of that edition. The entire text has been checked against original German sources, and over 500 aricraft are described and illustrated, covering two-seater fighters, multi-engined bombers, triplane and monoplane fighters, and seaplanes. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Children who grow up in a literate and numerate environment do not need to be taught how to read or how to use numbers to calculate. They pick these skills up in the course of their everyday living. In this collection of essays, developmental psychologist Peter Gray presents the evidence that this is so. He also presents evidence that teaching-especially when it is forced and comes too early-can interfere with children's learning to read and calculate. In addition, in one essay he describes the difference between Self-Directed Education and progressive education, and in another he presents evidence refuting the claim that children lose academic skills during summer vacation from school (the so-called "summer slide"). This book is especially valuable for parents who are thinking of opting out of standard schooling for their children but are concerned about their children's acquisition of academic skills. It is also valuable for educators who are interested in stretching their understanding of how children naturally learn the kinds of skills that schools try to teach.

Barrington Barber and Peter Gray are two of the world's bestselling practical artists, and here their work is brought together for the first time in this unique and accessible package.Each section focuses on getting to grips with a particular subject, from portraits to landscapes.

Focusing on Britain's Irish policy during the Great Famine of 1845-50, this study examines the complex responses to the 'land question' and the reconstruction of Irish rural society. It highlights the growing political agitation surrounding Irish social issues in the early 1840s, culminating in the Famine that brought these problems to the center of British politics. The book delves into the ideological motivations behind decisions that had devastating effects on the Irish populace and shaped the nation's future.

Featuring 45 intricate butterfly designs inspired by Victorian illustrations from The Naturalist's Library, this coloring book offers both line drawings and full-color reference images for accurate coloring. The illustrations, edited by Sir William Jardine and created by William Lizars, showcase a variety of butterfly species, making it an ideal gift for natural history enthusiasts and aspiring artists. Part of the Sirius Classic Nature Coloring series, it highlights works by renowned naturalists, blending art and nature beautifully.