Alex Woolf is een auteur wiens werken zich verdiepen in de sfeer van literaire creatie voor jonge lezers. Zijn schrijven onderscheidt zich door zijn inzichtelijke betrokkenheid bij het genre, waarbij hij boeiende verhalen verweeft met sciencefiction-elementen en interactieve formaten die lezers in het verhaal trekken. Woolf's benadering van schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door zijn vermogen om een jong publiek te boeien met originele concepten en boeiende verhalen. Zijn kortere werken hebben kritisch applaus ontvangen, wat zijn talent in de literaire sfeer verder onderstreept.
Designed for young readers who have enjoyed the Who Was? series, this biography collection introduces influential figures who have significantly impacted history. Each book highlights the remarkable achievements and transformative contributions of these game changers, making history accessible and engaging for kids seeking to learn more about notable personalities and their legacies.
Explore the fascinating world of extinct aquatic species, delving into their unique characteristics and habitats. This book highlights various organisms that once thrived in our oceans, rivers, and lakes, offering insights into their evolutionary history and the environmental changes that led to their extinction. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the biodiversity of our planet's past and the importance of preserving current aquatic ecosystems.
A pictoral look at life in hospitals, prisons, schools, the home, on holiday and during World War One from Victorian times to present day. Produced in partnership with The National Archives, these books look at everyday life in Britain and during the War.
Learn how to tell a crenel from a merlon and how to defend against an invading army - this book has everything you need to know to design your own medieval castle!TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series for children aged 7-11. Its range of subjects and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Discover the lives of pioneers, past and present, in the TRAILBLAZERS series. How did Neil Armstrong become the first person to set foot on the moon? Find out how this flight-obsessed astronaut went on to take one of the most momentous steps in history.
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This book charts the transformation of the political landscape of northern Britain between the eighth and the eleventh centuries. Central to this narrative is the mysterious disappearance of the Picts and their language and the sudden rise to prominence of the Gaelic-speaking Scots who would replace them as the rulers of the North.
Books with X-Ray Vision is an ingenious and innovative series where children can hold pages up to the light to see the insides of different animal species. Alongside these dazzling optical effects, the books also provide fascinating introductions, in bite-sized chunks of text, to the behavior, diet, and physical characteristics of different animals. Animal Armour looks at the protective carapaces used by some creatures to protect themselves and survive.
This book traces the history of the world s great religions from their foundation to the present day. Their development is shown in interesting visuals such as maps and photographs as well as informative yet concise text. Also included are short biographies of major figures, statistics, calendars of festivals and timelines.The religions included are: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.Tells the stories of the world s major faiths their early history and the different traditions and movements of each one. Accessible text ideal for adults and teenagers. Attractive layout, with many features, including boxouts, photographs and maps."
"From a young age, children are often fascinated by huge questions about morality, human nature, and the universe. This fascinating, beautifully illustrated book harnesses their natural curiosity, while providing them with all the tools that they need to make sense of these burning questions. It tackles some of the biggest questions in history from an accessible, child-friendly point of view. Each double-page spread takes on a different quandary, such as "What makes something true?" or "What am I here for?" and considers that issue from different points of view, with reference to how people have answered it throughout history. A wonderfully mind-expanding read for children aged 8+"--Publisher's description.