Many people are fascinated by the great kingdoms and rulers of the distant past. For some, no records survive to prove their existence. For others, the records are woven with so many fanciful details they seem like legends. Be a mystery hunter, find out more about the lore and history of familiar legends around the world, and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

This book explores the festival of Christmas and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world celebrate Christmas both in church and at home. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Christmas school project or simply to wow your friends! The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. This book explores the festival and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world decorate their homes with lights and rangoli patterns, and how they end the Diwali celebration with a special day for brothers and sisters. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Diwali school project or simply to wow your friends! The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

Packed with fitness facts and healthy hints - healthy kids choose exercise! Find out why exercise is so important for a growing body and for your mental health, too. However you like to exercise, this book has something for everyone: from strength, stamina and flexibility training to learning proper warm-ups and cool-downs. And don't forget about food and sleep - they are keys to effective exercise! The HEALTHY KIDS series encourages children to make healthy lifestyle choices with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives. Discover positive, practical and to-the-point advice on everything from puberty and fitness, to staying safe and keeping clean. Books in the series: Healthy Kids: Eat Healthy Food Healthy Kids: Exercise Your Body Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Clean Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Safe Healthy Kids: Understand Puberty Healthy Kids: Understand Relationships

This book explores the festival of Christmas and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world celebrate Christmas both in church and at home. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Christmas school project or simply to wow your friends!

The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals, including Divali, Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

Weatherwise looks at wind, sunshine, rain and snow and how these weather conditions affect people and their lives, such as their homes, transport, clothing and jobs. This title looks at wind and storms and covers the different uses we have for wind. It also looks at what happens in extreme winds, from thunderstorms to hurricanes and tornadoes. It looks at the damaging effects that these types of winds can have on our daily lives.

More than 1 billion people live in China. To begin to understand China's culture, young readers will appreciate the colorful design and the step-by-step instructions on how to make traditional Chinese foods and crafts. A pronunciation guide to common Chinese phrases, plus an overview of China's long history, will spark reader interest.

This engaging title for young readers delves into Germany's history, its rich cultural contributions, and popular German sayings. Crafts include making your own Schultute, a gift filled with school supplies and sweets for a student's first day of school.

This volume about India ably conveys the subcontinent's extensive history in an easy-to-understand manner. The religious beliefs, various regions of the country, and the stories and myths carried on in the culture are discussed, as well as instructions for making your own Indian mirror and cardamom-scented rice pudding.

This book explores the festival of Chinese New Year and the story behind it and features eight simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world celebrate Chinese New Year and what the Chinese calendar and the animals of the zodiac are. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Chinese New Year, or China, school project or simply to wow your friends! The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals, including Divali, Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

From sea to shining sea, the United States of America is home to many different cultures and people from around the world. This interesting title relates the history of the United States, from the earliest Native American inhabitants, to the discovery of the "New World" by European explorers, to the country's current role in the world. Popular stories and legends, plus a step-by-step guide on how to make a dream catcher, round out this volume.

From the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Venice's famous gondolas, this engaging text presents Italy's history and culture from the Roman times to modern day. Young readers will appreciate the ample fact boxes that highlight interesting facts about Italy's food, athletics, and common phrases.

The island country of Japan has a distinct, vibrant culture. Crafts featured in this volume include constructing your own Japanese flag and fan. The Japanese national anthem, a pronunciation to common Japanese sayings, and the country's history are all discussed in this descriptive volume.