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Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age
ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away?
How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions?
What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? This
is the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument - one
of the greatest ancient sites in the world and a World Heritage
Site. This fascinating picture information book provides all the
facts about the most important prehistoric monument in Britain.
In 1831, at only 22 years old, Darwin was offered the position of
Naturalist on HMS Beagle's world voyage. He was set to become a
clergyman but returns after five years at sea an inspired genius.
This book follows the journey of HMS Beagle, showing life on-board
the ship for Darwin, the captain, crew and the expedition's artist.
The reader sees Darwin discovering and observing insect life in
Brazil, fossils in Argentina , earthquakes in Chile and turtles in
the Galapagos Islands. The reader is therefore able to follow the
steps which led to Darwin's inspired theory of evolution, while
also showing the adventures and escapades he had during the voyage.
A fascinating and colourful story of Darwin's life, this book also
introduces young readers to one of the world's most important
scientists and his discoveries. It concludes with a simple
explanation of the theory of evolution. Written by an outstanding
team in the field of children's non-fiction, this is a book to
enlighten and inspire young readers.To watch a video describing
Darwin's theory of evolution click
Paddle down the river of time on an amazing prehistoric journey -
all you need to bring is your imagination! Witness the fiery
beginnings of our Earth, and the explosion of life on our planet.
Fly with a pterosaur! Hang out with apes! Ride a mammoth! Help to
make an amazing cave painting and witness the first ever writing -
a hymn to the Moon Goddess! An exciting, action-packed introduction
to prehistory, from first life on Earth to the beginning of
recorded history.
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Viking Longship (Paperback)
Mick Manning, Brita Granstrom
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R252
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Discovery Miles 1 880
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Be a fly on the wall in the time of the Vikings. Watch skilful ship
builders at work, charge into battle, visit a Viking farmstead,
enjoy the hustle and bustle of Jorvik on market day and listen to
fireside tales about the Viking gods - you can even wipe a tear
from your eye at a Viking funeral! These pages are packed full of
up-to-date information about Viking life from the latest
archaeological discoveries. With drawings, notes, wood shavings,
straw, wolf fur and axe marks, this book shows you history as it
really happened!
A handmade gospel hidden in a saint's coffin; a HUGE atlas that
takes six people to lift it; a tiny prayer book carried by a queen
to her execution; the original handwritten manuscript of Alice in
Wonderland; books so rare and valuable they are kept in a
bomb-proof store-room. The British Library is an amazing place!
From man-eating monsters and brave knights to wicked witches, lost
children, haunted moors, magical creatures and flying machines
award-winning duo Mick and Brita bring to life the amazing and
extraordinary history of the book through the treasures of the
largest library in the world - the BRITISH LIBRARY. LET'S GO
INSIDE!
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