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Travel back in time to discover secrets of mummies and other human
remains from around the world in this fascinating book, publishing
100 years after the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb. From
ancient Egyptian mummies and European bog bodies to the plaster
citizens of Pompeii, painted people of the Steppe and Japanese
self-mummifying monks, this book reveals what scientists and
experts have uncovered about our ancestors' lives from the bodies
they left behind. Find out what these people ate, wore, believed
in, enjoyed doing and much, much more in this unique and stunningly
illustrated book. With an engaging text by Matt Ralphs, written in
consultation with experts from the British Museum, and beautiful,
respectful artwork by Gordy Wright, this is a book that will
delight and inspire anyone aged 9+ with an interest in history,
archaeology and anthropology.
An epic, oversized nonfiction picture book and companion to Sharks:
A Mighty, Bite-y History--all about bugs and their prehistoric
predecessors Insects are some of the oldest creatures on Earth,
evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees.
This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest
appearance in the Paleozoic Era up through today. Along the way,
readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various
points in history--such as the trilobite of the Cambrian Explosion
or the more recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect
skills including camouflage, communication, metamorphosis, and much
more, and a bug hall of fame captures the smallest, largest,
fastest, and cutest bugs around today. With lush illustrations from
Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam Forster,
Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History is sure to delight bug
enthusiasts, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new
wonders about the world around them.
Discover real-life stories of treasures lost, stolen and found
where YOU become the treasure hunter! Discover a message in a
bottle that appears to be from the ghost of Captain William Kidd -
the infamous pirate and now, it would seem, thief! Follow a
breadcrumb trail of intriguing clues left by the treasure-hungry
thief as he travels the world attempting to steal great historic
artefacts, paintings, gold and more. The Treasure Hunt takes you on
an epic adventure, where you will find out how to decipher tricky
codes and uncover heart-stopping accounts of how famous treasures
were lost, found or stolen! Crack the codes to turn the page and
travel from country to country. But be warned - some treasures may
never be found ...
An epic, oversize nonfiction picture book in the vein of Bees: A
Honeyed History-all about sharks and their prehistoric
predecessorsSharks are some of the oldest creatures on the earth
(or, rather, in its waters.) This epic survey follows sharks from
their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through the
challenges they face today.Along the way, readers will meet many
different sharks from different points in history. They will get an
up-close evolutionary look at what makes a shark a shark-like their
skin, their teeth, their fins, and more. And they will get a crash
course in archeological time, as the book mostly covers prehistoric
sharks or modern-day sharks who have been around much longer than
humans. Like the hammerhead, who has been patrolling tropical
coastlines for more than 20 million years!With lush illustrations
from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam
Forster, Sharks: A Mighty, Bite-y History is sure to delight shark
lovers, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new
wonders about the world around them.
Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's
greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search
for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house and discover
the kraken's true form. Learn how sightings of flying saucers and
stories of alien abductions can be explained by sleep paralysis,
false memories and hypnosis. Find out what pareidolia is and how
this psychological phenomenon may explain some ghost sightings.
Explore possible real locations for the lost city of Atlantis.
Beautiful, haunting illustrations set the mood and spark the
imagination. Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and
sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the
unexplainable. Discover the fascinating truth surrounding these
mysteries and legends: Alien abductions, including the Roswell
incident Psychics Mysterious disappearances, including plane MH370
Zombies Ancient aliens, including the Nazca Lines Curses, including
King Tut's tomb Monsters of the Deep, including Nessie the Loch
Ness monster The search for Atlantis Ghosts and haunted mansions
Bigfoot The perfect gift for students of the paranormal, aspiring
mythbusters or anyone with a curious mind, this book will fascinate
and shock in equal measure!
Celebrate Stonehenge with this beautifully illustrated
three-dimensional souvenir guide. Remember your visit to Stonehenge
for ever with this beautiful three-dimensional Panorama Pop,
featuring highlights of the World Heritage Site and its
surroundings. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, the guide unfolds
to a length of 1.2 metres and features the history of Stonehenge,
the geography and geology of the site, nearby Woodhenge, Durrington
Walls and many of the barrows in the prehistoric landscape as well
as the story of Stonehenge through the ages. A perfect gift or
souvenir for anyone wishing to remember a visit to one of the
world's most iconic landmarks.
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Nadine Gordimer
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R398
R330
Discovery Miles 3 300
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