Summary:Unearth the fascinating processes that have shaped our planet The First Geography Encyclopedia takes you on a fascinating journey around the world. How does our planet work? How do people use its resources? Find out inside this guide, the only encyclopedia for this age group that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography and geology together in one volume. Full of bite-…
Known to most in the West as Richard the Lion Heart's worthy adversary in the struggle for the Holy Land, Saladin was himself a fair and chivalrous leader. This adventure-like drama follows Saladin's rise to power as vizier of Egypt, his glorious victory in the battle of Hittin, and his clash with the King of England.
Summary:Explore the world by looking not only at borders, mountains, rivers, seas and oceans, but by discovering the natural wonders of the world, historical artefacts, amazing animals, fascinating cultures and much much more. From the freezing Arctic Circle with its powerful orca whales, to the amazing Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, learn, explore and be amazed by the wonders o…
Synopsis: This fabulous picture book shows a busy city through time, from the 1920s to the Stone Age. Illustrated by Wesley Robins, the colourful scenes are packed with information and details to spot, showing all sorts of people from different ages doing all sorts of things - servants, sailors, lords and ladies, Vikings, Romans and even a captured pirate.
Summary:"On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market the system that controls money in America plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called Hoovervilles named for …
Summary:Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome
Seperti biasa, setiap sabtu pagi, Digby Platt, 7 tahun, seorang kolektor barang antik, bersama kakaknya Hester, mengunjungi kios Mr. Rummage yang berantakan dan penuh dengan barang antik. setiap barang punya sejarahnya, dan Mr. Rummage dengan senang hati akan menceritakan kisahnya kepada kedua anak tadi.. kali ini Digby menemukan buku puisi kuno, tapi buku itu ada di kios kolonel karbuncle. Buk…
Seperti biasa, setiap sabtu pagi, Digby Platt, 7 tahun, seorang kolektor barang antik, bersama kakaknya Hester, mengunjungi kios Mr. Rummage yang berantakan dan penuh dengan barang antik. setiap barang punya sejarahnya, dan Mr. Rummage dengan senang hati akan menceritakan kisahnya kepada kedua anak tadi. sekarang Digby beruntung bisa menemukan peta Christoper Colombus, penemu benua Amerika. seb…
Seperti biasa, di Sabtu pagi, Digby dan Hester pergi mencari barang antik di Kios Mr. Rummage, di Pasar Antik. Tentu saja Digby tidak ingin menghabiskan uang saku mingguannya hanya untuk barang antik biasa. Dan lucky! Ia menemukan sebuah palet. Coba tebak.. Palet Leonardo da Vinci!! Wow.. Leonardo merupakan seorang seniman yang genius, ilmuwan dan insinyur sejati, arsitek hebat, dan desainer be…