Take a tour of America’s great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed , this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places – and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Take a tour of the United Kingdom as you’ve never seen it before in this fully illustrated set of colourful and fact-filled county maps. Travel through England , Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales and meet the incredible people born there, learn about the UK’s proud history and discover ancient castles, modern feats of engineering and natural highlights. Maps of the UK is also a beautiful atlas of the UK’s history and culture , showing how Britons from all over the world have shaped the country for thousands of years. A fabulous introduction to the UK’s geography, history and culture, for readers young and old.
This stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location – the very best the U.S.A. has to offer budding young adventurers!
In 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation’s capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. You’ll also get an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents.
This engagingly illustrated book tells in thrilling detail the story of the Carpathia, the small vessel which saved hundreds of people from drowning during the sinking of the Titanic.
Written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyardswhere the Titanic was built, this exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
Meet 52 icons of colour from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement – a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colourful and celebratory illustrations .
Written in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” this vibrant book is a perfect introduction to both historic and present-day icons and heroes. Meet figureheads , leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and athletes like Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams.
All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of black leaders and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women’s achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream… whatever it may be.
The biggest names… the coolest sounds… the 40 most inspirational movers, shakers and innovators in black music are here! In this fun, fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how these black musicians changed music, from the creation of blues to the invention of rap.
Meet the Godfather of Funk, the High Priestess of Soul and the King of Reggae. Learn how Marvin Gaye shaped the sound of Motown, how N.W.A. redefined rap and what made the Supremes, supreme. From Robert Johnson, who recorded one of the first examples of the blues in 1936, to rap superstar Drake, whose 2012 album Views spent 13 weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200, these are the 40 black artists to be listened to and learned about by all:
Robert Johnson; Nina Simone; James Brown; Sly & the Family Stone; Miles Davis; Diana Ross & the Supremes; The Jackson 5; Marvin Gaye; Stevie Wonder; Aretha Franklin; Earth, Wind & Fire; Isaac Hayes; Tina Turner; Donna Summer; Bob Marley & the Wailers; Prince; Fela Kuti; The Last Poets; Chic; The Sugarhill Gang; Run-DMC; Eric B. & Rakim; Public Enemy; N.W.A.; Whitney Houston; 2Pac; The Fugees; Snoop Dogg; The Notorious B.I.G.; Erykah Badu; Jay-Z; Missy Elliott; Kanye West; Beyoncé; Pharrell Williams; Rihanna; Lil Wayne; Drake; Nicki Minaj; The Weeknd.
Each spread presents a single musician or band, highlighting key facts about their background, most popular songs, most iconic shows, genre-defining techniques, friends, rivals and nicknames, along with a fun, illustrated depiction of them that calls out elements of their signature style.
With so many icons to choose from, which will you add to your playlist?
Grab your magnifying glass and charge into battle with this search-and-find history adventure packed with more than 200 things to spot in each eye-boggling illustration.
Meet history’s most heroic knights as you travel back in time to follow Sir Gallahad into the court of King Arthur, Joan of Arc into battle and Richard the Lionheart on his last crusade.
Use the magnifying glass to explore cutaway castles, epic medieval battlefields and impressive royal tournaments , then learn about chivalry , armour and jousting .
Written by the Blue Peter award-winning David Long, this book will delight and inform the most inquisitive young squires and ladies!
Explore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure.
Use the specially provided magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling and detail-packed illustration, each depicting a different scene from the fascinating world of ancient Egypt.
From the rich floodplains of the Nile delta to the towering magnificence of the pyramids and the sphynx, this book teaches kids about what life was like in one of the earliest civilisations, with factual text presented alongside the stunning illustrations.
Scenes include:
The Nile and the desert,
The Library of Alexandria,
The court of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun,
Cleopatra and her fierce navy, and
A guide to Egyptian heiroglyphics!
From David Long, the author behind Pirates Magnified , Romans Magnified , Castles Magnified and Ancient World Magnified , this book will inform and entertain even the youngest historian for hours on end.
50 Inspiring Icons: Greek Gods and Heroes: Meet 40 mythical immortals by Sylvie Baussier
The angriest gods… the bravest mortals… the 40 most iconic Greek gods and heroes of all time are here! In this fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how the Greek mythology sparked humankind’s imagination and why these epic stories have been retold for thousands of years.
Meet the king of the gods and the ruler of the seas, uncover the horrors of the underworld, discover the allure of Aprhodite and learn about the triumphs and tragedies that befell the ancient world’s biggest stars. From Gaia, the goddess of the earth, to Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, these are the 40 gods and heroes to learned about by all:
Gaia; Cronus; Zeus; Themis; Hera; Hestia; Prometheus; Pandora; Hades; Demeter; Persephone; Aphrodite; Hephaestus; Ares; Athena; Poseidon; Apollo; Artemis; Asclepius; Hermes; Dionysus; Perseus; Sisyphus; Oedipus; Antigone; Heracles; Orpheus; Jason; Medusa; Minotaur; Theseus; Ariadne; Phaedra; Tantalus; Helen; Agamemnon; Iphigenia; Electra; Achilles; Odysseus.
Each spread presents a single figure, highlighting key facts about their family tree, conflicts, enemies, allies and lovers, along with a fun, illustrated depiction of them that calls out elements of their dress and associated symbols and objects.
Each god, mortal and monster is a legend in their own right, but who will you choose as your hero?
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