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A guide to the world's polar regions, Arctic and Antarctic. From flora and fauna, to human and animal inhabitants, as well as the brave people who explored these extreme regions, often with fatal consequences, it lets your children learn about life at the North and South pole.

This book unearths the fascinating processes that have shaped our planet. How does our planet work? What shapes it? How do people use its resources? Find out inside the "First Geography Encyclopedia" - the only encyclopedia for this age group that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography and geology together in one volume. Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special 'weird-or-what' features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's a lot to see and explore. It is perfect for homework or just for... read more

Do you know what tivaivai are? They are the beautiful and intricate multi-coloured patchwork bedspreads that are an outstanding part of Cook Islands life. These quilts are made with love and care by Cook Islands women to celebrate and mark important occasions, such as weddings, baptisms and haircutting ceremonies.
In this book you can study the climate, population, social structure, unique ceremonies and the importance of religion to the adults and children who live on the fifteen islands that make up the Cook Islands, a goup... read more

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Especially aimed at children aged 8 to 12, ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ANTARCTICA provides fascinating detail. It includes information on: the geological history, the physical enviornment, the Southern Ocean, earliest explorers, whalers and sealers, explorers, the race for the Pole, science, tourism, the relationships between New Zealand and Antarctica and Australia and Antarctica. Its strength lies in the way Marcia teases out quirky and mind-boggling stories that really appeal to kids. Heavily illustrated and colourful and lively, thi... read more

A photographic alphabet that reveals the customs, cultures and traditions of Korea in all their colourful diversity.

A photographic alphabet introducing the vibrant country of Pakistan.

A new addition to the highly successful World Alphabet series which has sold over 450,000 copies worldwide From Dacha to Winter Palace, from Easter Eggs to Kremlin, here is a photographic alphabet of everything we love best about Russia. The Russian Federation is a vast land of forests and steppes, deserts, rivers, lakes and big cities. Over centuries of splendour, revolution and change, our country has produced some of the greatest scientists, sportsmen and women, writers, dancers and composers in the world. The perfect introduct... read more

"S is for South Africa where two oceans meet, cold Atlantic from the west and warm Indian from the east. Our country stretches wide over Africa's southern shores from golden beach to misty mountain, desert sand to grassy plain in a land of contrasts where we praise the sun -- yet pray for rain!" From Cricket to Madiba, from Bunny Chow to Kubu, this photographic alphabet celebrates everything we South Africans love best about our country. Set at the southern end of the African continent, our beautiful land with its many different pl... read more

A powerful photographic account of a child's life in the Kibera district of Nairobi, Kenya, written by an award-winning author and acclaimed photographer.

Mohammed was born on 20 August 1994 in Kirkuk - the Kurdish part of Iraq. He speaks Kurdish, and now English too. Saddam Hussein persecuted Mohammed's people long before he was born but Mohammed's journey started in October 2000 when Saddam's soldiers came to his house, beat him and his mother and took his father away. Mohammed never saw his father again. This is his story. From that terrible night, to the escape from Iraq by bus, on horseback, in an inflatable raft on a raging river and finally, hiding in a lorry on a ship. It cov... read more

Did you know that Chinese people have a holiday especially for ghosts? Or that Taoists believe that ordinary people are capable of becoming superheroes? Discover why the Great wall of China was originally built, uncover your Chinese zodiac sign, learn to use chopsticks, and lots more in this fascinating book about China's people and culture.

Join Diane Lucas and Ken Searle as they walk through the bush of northern Australia. Follow the seasonal calendar of the Gundjeihmi-speaking people of Kakadu. 'This is a story that has got to be toldto children so they know country -no good just sitting in the classroom all day. You've got to get outside and discover the bush, feel the changes,see what's there.'from a group of Gundjeihmi-speaking people of the Murrumburr clan Review: What a sensual pleasure it was to read this title! ...Get a copy of this book: it has all the h... read more

Explore the wildlife, cities and wonders of the world with this beautifully illustrated picture atlas. Each page is jam-packed with facts and pictures that will take you on a fascinating journey around the globe. How to use pages to explain how to read maps and use the atlas Full-page physical world map Picture panels link to each map Clear, colourful design Contents, glossary and index Matt and spot uv on the cover

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a train, an airplane, a boat, a car, and a rocket ship...all in the same day? Jump aboard each vehicle, and let your imagination run wild as you soar through fluffy clouds, sail through deep blue oceans, and finally zoom off to the moon in a rocket!
With amazing 3-D pop-ups that swing out of the page and fun read-aloud, rhythmic text, this is one voyage you won't forget!

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: What really happened in Dad's Army? How to make a rude noise with a gas mask? Why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty? Discover all the foul facts about the Blitzed Brits - all the gore and more!

Remember London for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of London's most famous sites: Harrods, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, The Globe Theatre, The Tower of London, Tower Bridge and The Royal Observatory. Stylishly illustrated and folding out to a length of 150 cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyone visiting the UK's capital city. Great thin... read more

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