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Described by Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to
theatre", this fascinating book by the National Theatre shows how
plays like War Horse and many others are made. Described by
Benedict Cumberbatch as "a brilliant introduction to theatre", this
fascinating book by the National Theatre shows how plays like War
Horse and many others are made. The book is packed with interviews
with famous directors and actors, like Lenny Henry, Meera Syal,
Julie Walters and Ben Whishaw, and productions like The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and One Man, Two Guvnors.
Hear from experts at the world-famous National Theatre about every
aspect of stagecraft, including prop-making, set building and
lighting design, and discover, from first idea to final curtain,
how plays are made.
Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning
of time and this collection brings together 50 stories from around
the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome
warriors, gentle healers and mystical protectors, and they can each
inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully
written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr Janina Ramirez,
and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book
contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons and
many more female figures that have played an important role in
shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with
photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible
introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage
and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, but
connected by the power of the female, there are important stories
of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and
heroic stories of great adventure and strength. Each gorgeously
illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many
forms. List of goddesses featured: Inanna, Athena, Mami Wata, Nut,
Ezili Danto, Rhiannon, Xiwangmu, Baba Yaga, Durga, Juno, Venus,
Chalchiutitcue, Brigid, Mokosh, Pattini, Ariadne, Asase Yaa, Gaia,
Eve, Mawu, Lilith, Sekhmet, Diana, Freyja, Izanami, Anat, Hel,
Rangda, Medusa, Kali, Mary, Guanyin, Isis, Hecate, Sarasvati, Tara,
Chang'e, Pte San Win, Lakshmi, Popa Medaw, Sedna, Itzpapalotl,
Pele, Badb Catha, Oshun, Spider Mother, Tiamat, Amaterasu,
Papatuanuku, Mazu
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I See Garden Animals
- Bilingual (English / German) (Englisch / Deutsch) A Newborn Black & White Baby Book (High-Contrast Design & Patterns) (Hummingbird, Butterfly, Dragonfly, Snail, Bee, Spider, Snake, Frog, Mouse, Rabbit, Mole, and More!) (Engage Early Readers: Children's Lea
(German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
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This lavishly illustrated, fact-filled atlas-a follow-up to Maps of
the World-allows children to discover the fascinating and
mysterious world below sea level. Covering every ocean and major
sea in the world, MAPS OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS is a vibrant and
comprehensive atlas that children of all ages will love to explore.
The dozens of colourful, detailed maps are filled with hundreds of
illustrated icons highlighting creatures that inhabit the waters of
the world from deep-ocean sharks to sea birds that rely on the
water to survive. Also featured are vital vegetation, submerged
shipwrecks and icons representing the myths and legends of the
various peoples who supposedly lived by the seas. Along the
surface, readers will explore ports, lighthouses, famous explorers
and voyages, old navigation secrets and more. Flip the next page
from any map and the corresponding icon key explains why these
fish, animals, various organisms and more are so vital to the
oceans and the seas - and therefore the world. Young readers will
learn about waves and tides, currents and oceanic ridges and more
giving them a complete look at the world's waters. Each map
includes a link allowing kids to download a version of them on
computers and tablets to explore even further. Captivating and
comprehensive, MAPS OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS will entice even the most
reluctant young explorer.
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I See Forest Animals
- Bilingual (English / German) (Englisch / Deutsch) A Newborn Black & White Baby Book (High-Contrast Design & Patterns) (Bear, Moose, Deer, Cougar, Wolf, Fox, Beaver, Skunk, Owl, Eagle, Woodpecker, Bat, and More!) (Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning B
(German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
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Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info
this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious
kids (and adults too!). The team that brought you WHY? flips that
question around to deliver more than 1,111 more awesome answers,
brain-bending breakdowns, and epic explainations to all kinds of
burning questions about how the world works.
With the first book in
the series, we answered WHY? In this exciting follow-up, we figured
WHY NOT? The concept is simple. Got a question? Boy, do we have
answers! Over 1,111 of them. Why don't you keep growing your whole
life? Check out the human body section. Why aren't we traveling by
jetpack yet? Tech has your answer. Why aren't school busses red?
Flip to the pop culture chapter. Why aren't dinosaurs still alive?
Why can't you walk on clouds? It's all there! With hundreds of
topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert
information in a fun Q&A format that will keep kids digging for
answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like
top 10 lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool
activities. Now, go stump your parents!
Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's
great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the
deep blue sea. Whether you're traveling long haul with leatherback
turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing
with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the
world's oceans with LucyLetherland's animal characters. Each
section begins with an infographic map of the ocean it
explores--Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic--followed
by richly detailed two-page spreads exploring its depths and the
denizens within, as well as seabirds, coral reefs and shoreline
critters. Discover saltwater crocodiles lurking in the Andaman
Islands, hammerheads gathering in the Atlantic, and the
awe-inspiring colossal squid that calls the Ross Sea home. Lucy
Letherland's illuminating artwork shows how these oceans teem with
life, forming part of complex and fascinating ecosystems, all in a
quirky, characterful style. Interesting facts and figures pepper
the scenes. Did you know that spinner dolphins can swim up to 400
kilometers a day? Or that some sea snails can grow up to half a
meter long? Or that in the deepest depths, fish can glow in the
dark? A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread
features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th
title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now
been translated into 31 languages. A 'Can you find?' page at the
back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating
the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike
will be amazed by the incredible creatures that await in the
world's oceans.
A highly illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for children aged 8-12
Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities and puzzles.
How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Brain Booster: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with astronomy. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.
Brain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books that combine accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support parents, teachers, and educators globally, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.
You've never seen a dinosaur book like this before! The Ultimate
Dinosaur Encyclopedia is a whole new type of encyclopedia,
developed in conjunction with cutting-edge 3D-art and science.
Using groundbreaking recent research, palaeontologist Chris Barker
recreates the world of prehistoric giants with photorealistic
images more life-like than any you've seen before. The book
explores every era of prehistoric life, beginning with the origins
of life in the world's oceans, moving to the first land-based
vertebrates, and on to the reign of the dinosaurs and beyond. Based
on only the most modern and authentic science, some familiar
dinosaurs take on a whole new appearance. See these majestic
creatures in their natural habitat, understand their parallels with
modern animals, and learn everything about how they moved, ate,
fought and hunted. This brand-new updated paperback edition also
includes brand new carnivorous dinosaurs discovered by the author
himself, which have never before been seen in print. Please note
that this edition does not include augmented reality elements.
Meet more than 350 incredible clones, Jedi, droids, bounty hunters
and a host of other characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. What
is the Bad Batch? Who inducted Ahsoka Tano into the Jedi Order?
Where does General Grievous keep a secret lair? Why does Captain
Rex mutiny against his Jedi General on Umbara? To learn the answers
to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: The
Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle! Written by
Star Wars expert Jason Fry, this illustrated encyclopedia features
more than 350 incredible characters and teams, including Anakin
Skywalker, Maul, Bo-Katan Kryze, and Clone Force 99. Perfect for
fans of all ages, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia
- Join the Battle! will enthrall readers for hours on end. (c)
& (TM) 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.
Learn all about the world's icy polar regions in this picture-packed guide for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series
Step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife at the North and South poles.
Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at sub-zero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer to indigenous peoples and scientists. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, and find out which explorer reached the South pole first. Discover, too, how Earth's changing climate is impacting these important environments.
Great for projects, curiosity, or just for fun, this is the perfect illustrated guide to the Arctic and Antarcti
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I See Ocean Animals
- Bilingual (English / German) (Englisch / Deutsch) A Newborn Black & White Baby Book (High-Contrast Design & Patterns) (Whale, Dolphin, Shark, Turtle, Seal, Octopus, Stingray, Jellyfish, Seahorse, Starfish, Crab, and More!) (Engage Early Readers: Children's
(German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
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I See Farm Animals
- Bilingual (English / German) (Englisch / Deutsch) A Newborn Black & White Baby Book (High-Contrast Design & Patterns) (Cow, Horse, Pig, Chicken, Donkey, Duck, Goose, Dog, Cat, and More!) (Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books)
(German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
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Now available in paperback, Harold Seymour and Dorothy Seymour
Mills' Baseball: The Early Years recounts the true story of how
baseball came into being and how it developed into a highly
organized business and social institution. The Early Years, traces
the growth of baseball from the time of the first recorded ball
game at Valley Forge during the revolution until the formation of
the two present-day major leagues in 1903. By investigating
previously unknown sources, the book uncovers the real story of how
baseball evolved from a gentleman's amateur sport of "well-bred
play followed by well-laden banquet tables" into a professional
sport where big leagues operate under their own laws. Offering
countless anecdotes and a wealth of new information, the authors
explode many cherished myths, including the one which claims that
Abner Doubleday "invented" baseball in 1839. They describe the
influence of baseball on American business, manners, morals, social
institutions, and even show business, as well as depicting the
types of men who became the first professional ball players, club
owners, and managers, including Spalding, McGraw, Comiskey, and
Connie Mack. Note: On August 2, 2010, Oxford University Press made
public that it would credit Dorothy Seymour Mills as co-author of
the three baseball histories previously "authored" solely by her
late husband, Harold Seymour. The Seymours collaborated on
Baseball: The Early Years (1960), Baseball: The Golden Age (1971)
and Baseball: The People's Game (1991).
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones
started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY
sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from sheep to
chickens, tractors to vegetables, children will love learning about
life on the farm. On each colourful, interactive page there are
points to collect, fun facts to keep young children entertained,
plus stickers to add to each spot. At the end of the book, send off
for your super-spotter progress poster! For even more fun check
out: i-SPY My First Things that go (ISBN 9780008529819) i-SPY My
First Wildlife (ISBN 9780008529802) i-SPY My First Minibeasts (ISBN
9780008529826)
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I See Safari Animals
- Bilingual (English / German) (Englisch / Deutsch) A Newborn Black & White Baby Book (High-Contrast Design & Patterns) (Giraffe, Elephant, Lion, Tiger, Monkey, Zebra, and More!) (Engage Early Readers: Children's Learning Books)
(German, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Victoria Hazlehurst, Lauren Dick
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Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and
bursting with colour photographs, learn all about insects in this
fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It's time to learn
everything about insects! Each book in the National Geographic Kids
Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer's corner
with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps
and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool
comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive
glossary, and more.
From starsigns and the Chinese zodiac to birth stones and
personality traits, this book is the complete guide to what the
date of your birthday means for you. Have you ever wondered about
the astrological significance of your birthday? Where the stars and
planets align in the sky when we are born helps shape our
personality and strengths. What does your star sign mean? What are
your birth crystals, flowers and lucky talismans? Find out about
the folk rituals associated with the month of your birth and their
significance. There is also a day-by-day guide to what happened on
your birth date in history, plus fun ideas of creative birthday
gifts and activities suited to each sign. This book will uncover
the details of your place in the cosmos by looking to the stars and
help you celebrate yours and friends birthday in harmony with your
astrological calendar.
The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and
droids of the Star Wars galaxy. The latest edition of this beloved
title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters
from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star
Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren?
Curious as to where Padme Amidala is from? Wonder how tall Grogu
is? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no
further than Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded
Edition. Written by Star Wars experts, the book is full of fun
facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans
of all ages. With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard
fans will learn new facts about iconic characters. (c) & (TM)
2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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