This book guides young readers on a quest for fascinating and unforgettable fantasy creatures through the diary of a young apprentice who studies information, legends and details. Two sections dedicated to the Creatures for Beginner Keepers (the most docile and sweet) and the Creatures for Expert Keepers (the most dangerous). Short, fun, approachable stories that describe each creature and explain how to catch sight of it, how to tame it and what makes it angry At the end of the story, the readers will find a short test, similar to the one the book's narrator must take, so that they'll get their Certificate of Fantastic Creatures Keeper, that children can detach from the book and fill

Would you like to be a princess? Well, if you do, be aware that you need more than wealth and beauty - you also need to learn how to survive evil witches and queens, how to befriend trusty servants who can protect you and help you when in need, and find helpful potions and weapons against all kinds of enemies. A manual just like this one, with advice from your fairy godmother, who has worked for years helping all kinds of princesses, is just what you need. If you follow your fairy godmother, you will uncover all the secrets that have made princesses like Cinderella and Snow White famous, and you will also get to know more exotic princesses such as Pocahontas or Jasmine who showed such courage and determination before finding their happy ever after.

Not all heroes wear capes, some just a yellow trench! Greta is only the last of a series of eco-heroes who, with their strength and loud voice, brought world's attention to ecological issues to defend nature and the environment. This title presents some of the most important "eco-heroes", both men and women, some of a very young age, who battled for a cleaner world or the safety of animals. From WWF's founder Julian Huxley, to Greenpeace's, from National Geographic explorers Mike Fay and Michale Nichols to Swedish Greta Thunberg: read their stories and what they have accomplished! Great examples for children to follow: everyone who has a voice and strong ideas can become an eco-hero!

You don't need a mask or cloak to be a hero, nor do you need superpowers - merely courage and determination. There are many such heroes, everywhere, from sport to science, to art and politics. These men and women are beyond us, they have shown it is possible to unite brains with love. What makes their lives and adventures so special is that they are so normal, just like you and me. Some have been able to overcome the greatest obstacles to better the most unthinkable challenges, and others have had to try and try again to obtain revolutionary achievements, but all have had an incredible drive. Martin Luther King, Frida Kahlo, Stephen Hawkins, Bebe Vio... a long list of people who, from the beginning of the 20th century until today, encourage us to think of what we could all be capable of. This book will give you some interesting facts and unknown information on these contemporary heroes, as exceptional as they are normal.

This new series of large board books was developed for children aged 6 to 9 to teach them about ancient history using a fun, playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that examine some of the aspects of relevant civilizations in an easy but captivating manner as well as detachable cardboard figures and characters that can be mounted on pedestals and used to create imaginary stories and adventures. The first volume of the series is dedicated to the ancient Egyptians. Readers learn about the Pharaohs through texts, games with figures that tell of the mystery of the Sphynx, construction of the pyramids, stories of the countless Egyptian gods and goddesses, the making of mummies and life in the court of the Pharaohs. In the second book in the series, (ISBN 9788854413900) Vikings and their seafaring endeavours are centre stage. Short informative texts and detachable figures help readers to discover everything about the Drakkar ship, the greatest achievements of the Viking explorers, how they organised their villages and about the Nordic divinities they worshiped.

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy of Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts! Have you heard of the headless man roaming Edinburgh Castle? Or the mysterious girl who asks for a ride to the cemetery and then disappears into the night? What about orcs, trolls, gremlins, krakens, bunyips and the Yara-Ma-Yha-Who? Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found and - most importantly - how to defeat it. Organised by continent for easy monster-tracking, Lonely Planet Kids' Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts gives you the lowdown on the world's most famous ghosts and mythological creatures, each brought to life by Laura Brenlla's beautiful illustrations. 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 travellers, 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!

A new brilliantly illustrated book about a best-selling topic: Dinosaurs! The first part of the book explains the characteristics of the most famous herbivore and carnivore dinosaurs such as the T-Rex, the Velociraptor, the Triceratops and the Stegosaurus. The second part teaches the young readers how to manage their dinosaur pup, how to educate it, feed it and nurse it back to health if it gets sick. The book features short but interesting texts as well as Anna Lang's magnificent illustrations, which bring the oldest inhabitants of the planet back to life with a touch of irresistible irony. A new title of a wonderful series that will entertain children and grownups alike thanks to the amazing illustrations and the fun texts.

In hierdie boek sal jy die bekendste prinsesse ontmoet en deur hul verhale en die advies van ’n betroubare towertante te lees, sal jy leer hoe om uit die pad van bose hekse te bly, hoe om getroue vriende en sjarmante prinse te ontmoet.

You can travel the world in many ways, by plane, by ship or even in a hot-air balloon, they are all fascinating. You can also travel using the pages of this book, rich with unique maps, details of monuments and buildings in the most spectacular cities: London, Paris, New York and many other metropolis scattered around the world, to be visited not as tourists but seeking out the unique nature of each extraordinary place. In addition to the many curiosities and anecdotes, you will discover in every city many `pint-sized' activities for children. Are you ready for an adventure?