Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids' best-selling title. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home to around 2 millions lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so big that it can be seen from outer space? Or that Spain's La Tomatina festival, where 110 tons of tomatoes are thrown every year, is the world's biggest food fight? Packed with thousands of fun facts about everything from super cities to remote rainforests, awesome animals, fabulous foods and fun festivals, we bring the world to life through stunning illustrations and vibrant photography. We also introduce you to amazing people from each country and highlight their achievements. This second edition of The Travel Book will provide kids with the ultimate reference to learn all about all the incredible - and incredibly diverse - lands that make up our planet. Whether you're looking for a book to inspire your own child, or a gift to give to a young explorer, this book will provide endless hours of amazement and wonder. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

'Fast-paced, furiously funny and utterly fantastic.' A.F. Steadman 'Culture and technology clash as Zachary Ying takes adventure to a new level!' Kwame Mbalia Percy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure. Zachary Ying has never had much chance to learn about his Chinese heritage. So when he's chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack's body and binds to his AR gaming headset instead. With the legendary tyrant yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth. Using his newfound water dragon powers, can Zack complete the mission in time to save the mortal world?

Geography teachers and school library media specialists will find this resource indispensable for providing classroom lessons and activities in critical thinking for geography students in grades 7-12. It is filled with over 75 primary source Internet sites covering such topics as Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human Systems, Environment and Society, and the Uses of Geography, and will be an invaluable tool in helping teachers and librarians meet the standards set forth in the 1994 publication "Geography for Life: National Geography Standards."

Each site is accompanied by a site summary that describes the site contents and usefulness to geography teachers and school library media specialists. Site subjects include: Urban Landscapes, Volcanoes and Earthquakes, Weather, The U.S. Census, and the World Wildlife Fund Global Network. The questions and activities that follow are designed to develop critical thinking skills for both oral and written presentations. An appendix of additional geography resources includes Internet addresses for approximately 25 sites relating to maps, primary sources, and critical thinking. This will provide teachers and librarians with even more resources for developing lessons to help each student meet all 18 of the National Geography Standards.

The Mr Men are going on a fun-filled trip to the Emerald Isle! Mr Quiet has always spoken few words, but Mr Chatterbox has decided to take him to kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland in the hope he'll learn to chat more! Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they visit the Titanic Experience, climb the Giant's Causeway, go fishing in Galway and enjoy the Kilkenny Arts Festival on their way to Blarney Castle. But will Mr Quiet be granted the gift of the gab when he kisses the famous Blarney Stone? Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events ... and even a trip to the moon.

Bring social studies to life with lively, detailed and clear coverage and plenty of photographs, drawings and activities, with an exciting pan-Caribbean perspective. - Cover the topics Our Land and People, Changing Environment and The Wider World in a course for mixed ability classes of 11-14 year olds, Caribbean wide.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exams: June 2018 BBC Bitesize AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography Revision Guide is directly tailored to the students' needs and comprehensively covers the AQA specification. Offers a great choice in revision materials and a unique digital experience Makes every minute count and aids planning with timed, bite-sized chunks of revision Get the inside track on how exam questions work Aim higher with full support for the top grades Boosts your knowledge with direct links to the BBC Bitesize website With free online edition