Louise Spilsbury Knihy

Odpovědi na všechna jak, proč, kdy a kde, jež byste měli o vynálezech vědět Co jsou to GM-potraviny? Kdy byly vynalezeny mobilní telefony? Kde vynalezli papírové peníze? Jak fungují čárové kódy? Proč zůstávají satelity na oběžné dráze? Kdo vymyslel zip? Odpovědi nejen na tyto otázky, ale i na celou řadu dalších, doprovázené navíc přes 200 fotografií a více než 250 ilustracemi, řezy a nákresy činí z Encyklopedie vynálezů vynikající zdroj informací pro mladé čtenáře.

Rasismus. Hladomor. Uprchlíci. Chudoba. Válka. Čas od času děti zaslechnou ve zprávách pojmy, kterým nerozumí a možná je někdy i trochu děsí. Dospěláci ale často sami netuší, jak jim vše srozumitelně a jednoduše vysvětlit. Tato nádherně ilustrovaná kniha jim v tom bude skvělým pomocníkem. Dětem ukáže, že můžeme být v mnoha ohledech rozdílní, ale přesto jsou věci, které nás spojují, ať už jsme odkudkoli – například touha po bezpečném domově, rodině a jistotách.

Rasismus. Hladomor. Uprchlíci. Chudoba. Válka. Čas od času děti zaslechnou ve zprávách pojmy, kterým nerozumí a možná je někdy i trochu děsí. Dospěláci ale často sami netuší, jak jim vše srozumitelně a jednoduše vysvětlit. Tato nádherně ilustrovaná kniha jim v tom bude skvělým pomocníkem. Dětem ukáže, že můžeme být v mnoha ohledech rozdílní, ale přesto jsou věci, které nás spojují, ať už jsme odkudkoli – například touha po bezpečném domově, rodině a jistotách.

V knizce najdete odpovědi na stovky vzrušujících otázek na všechna témata: Země a vesmír, dinosauři a prehistorický život, rostliny a zvířata, lidské tělo, historie světa, lidé a místa, věda a technologie. • Více než 340 vzrušujících otázek a odpovědí • Slovníček a rejstřík • Více než 200 fotografií • Více než 250 ilustrací, stručných schémat a obrázků • Co je to galaxie? • Kdy můj mozek odpočívá? • Kde se nachází nejrušnější letiště na světě? • Proč se pobřeží zmenšuje? • Kdo byli skuteční piráti z Karibiku? Na tyto i mnohé další otázky naleznete odpovědi na stránkách této encyklopedie. Díky více než 200 fotografiím a 250 ilustracím, schématům a obrázkům je Dětská encyklopedie CO MUSÍŠ VĚDĚT úžasně čtivou, poučnou, ale hlavně zábavnou knihou

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains larger issues and crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

White Wolves are engaging books that children want to pick up, at a range of different reading levels. Eighteen exciting new titles reflect the range of non-fiction texts children will come across in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. They are ideal for topic libraries, and for teaching literacy skills in a curriculum context.

Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for youngreaders. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, fromanimals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in South America. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

This book introduces children to the Atlantic Ocean, looking at its resources, famous places and people who live along the coast. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

This book introduces children to the Arctic Ocean, looking at both its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

This book introduces children to the Pacific Ocean, looking at climate, ports and features of its geography. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

Boa Constrictors are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and killer facts!

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

An introductory book on the powerful topic of LGBTQ+ rights throughout history and the progress that is still being made today

An introductory book on the powerful topic of refugees throughout history and the ongoing struggles that refugees face as they flee their homelands

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explores death and grief in an appropriate manner for children

An exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with cities, and looks at how climate change is changing the picture

This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.

This book explores the many aspects of Autism in a child-friendly way. It is part of a hands-on series of picture books designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. This book offers practical help, tips and advice an well as exploring everyday situations, supported by, exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel, particularly suited to 5-7 year olds, but with scope to appeal to both younger and older children. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and give steps they can take to help them cope.

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Africa. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

This book introduces children to the Indian Ocean, looking at islands and how the Equator affects temperature and weather. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

A detailed look at the concept of consent, how it works, and why it matters.

Polar bears are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and killer facts!

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains issues that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children

Explore ways to find happiness with children all around the world

A fascinating look at feminism, and what it means to be a feminist, for girls and boys

This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.

Read and discover all about incredible energy... What is kinetic energy? What types of energy does electricity give us?This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

An introductory book on the powerful topic of human rights throughout history and the impact it has on our lives today

When we go to sleep at night, some animals are just waking up. Discover the different activities and features of nocturnal animals in this photographic non-fiction report by Louise Spilsbury.

Explores a wide range of destructive natural events and phenomena.

Exploring the unique ecosystems of deserts, this book utilizes flowcharts to present information about these harsh environments that encompass one-fifth of Earth's land. It provides insights into the challenges and characteristics of desert ecosystems, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for readers.

Delving into the science of flight, this book examines the mechanics of various flying vehicles, including planes, helicopters, and balloons. It covers essential concepts such as gravity, streamlining, drag, and thrust, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interact to enable flight.

Focusing on the science of vision, this book delves into the mechanics of how both humans and animals perceive their surroundings. It examines the anatomy of the eye, the processes involved in sight, and various methods for correcting vision issues, including the use of glasses. Through a blend of scientific insights and practical applications, it offers a comprehensive understanding of visual perception and its significance in daily life.

Exploring the vastness of the ocean ecosystem, this book utilizes flowcharts to present engaging insights about the world's oceans, which encompass over three-quarters of the Earth's surface. It offers readers a captivating look at marine life and the intricate dynamics of oceanic environments, making complex information accessible and visually appealing.

See what happens to different sea animals over the course of a day and night, discussing different aspects of the animal's anatomy and behaviour e.g. sleeping, eating, hunting and moving.

Play your part in helping the UN to save the world!

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

Find out about careers that help shape and save the lives of others

Mountains provide shelter for a wide variety of amazing plants and animals. The weather on a mountain varies from top to bottom. Find out about mountains through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

Find out about careers that help shape and save the lives of others

Discover the architects and construction engineers of the animal world! From underground aardvark burrows to giant termite mounds, find out how animals build homes to keep them snug and safe from predators.

How do animals adapt to survive and thrive in the wild Find out why an elephant has an trunk, how a thorny devil's spines help it get the water it needs and how a pufferfish scares away predators.

Drug use and abuse can be a serious problem for teenagers. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life-threatening. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive and harmful. Readers will be inspired to make healthy choices and feel empowered to avoid drink and drugs.

More than 38 million people around the world live with HIV/AIDS. For decades, scientists have been studying AIDS and the HIV virus that causes it. This fascinating book describes its emergence as a new disease and the reasons why it took as long as it did to find a treatment. Find out how, thanks to new treatments and technologies, this disease that was once almost unstoppable can now be effectively treated and, in some cases, cured.

Bullying can happen to anyone. And it can take many forms, from verbal threats and physical confrontation to social ostracism and cyber-bullying. Readers will learn how to cope with bullying, how to boost their self-esteem, how to help a friend and even how to recognise bullying in themselves. Feature boxes provide practical advice on every aspect of bullying, including what to do if the bully is a teacher or parent.

Animals need to eat to survive. What is eating what? Follow the food chains to find out. Learn how energy from food flows from one living thing to another - and then another! Find out about animals that are producers, consumers and decomposers. From forests to the oceans and skies, food chains are always at work.

Plants may seem harmless but some of them have adapted to be ruthless predators. Find out how the corkscrew plant traps its prey, how the dodder plant kills the plants around it and how the angel's trumpet hides a deadly secret.

Space is full of mysteries! What can be found on Mars and other planets? Are there planets like Earth? Could there be aliens in space? What have astronauts who have lived on the International Space Station learned? Find out about the tools and vehicles scientists use to study space today and how they hope to do it in the future.

Predators have adapted to be ruthless hunters and killers. Find out how a cheetah's paws help it to chase its dinner, how a king cobra ambushes its prey and how a box jellyfish enjoys a feast.

Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for youngreaders. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, fromanimals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.

All around the world there are charities trying to help vulnerable children experience safer, more enriching lives. This book looks at the efforts of charity workers and volunteers, with exciting stories and case studies, and gives advice on how readers can get involved.

Look closely at a pond and discover a world of inhabitants! Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Asia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in North America. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Europe. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

Look inside a burrow and discover a world of inhabitants! Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.

Everyone is an individual and we're all different in many ways, but every human being on Earth follows a similar pattern of changes from birth to childhood, through adolescence to adulthood, and into old age.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Australia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

How do we know about the thousands of people who protested against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s? It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of... číst celé

This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at the art of performance, covering composing, rehearsing and performing live.

This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at forming a band, covering finding bandmates, choosing instruments and getting your equipment just right.

How do we know about the thousands of people who marched in campaigns for civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s? It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of the civil rights marches.

This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources and why people visit. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

Looking at the organisms that live within biomes, focusing on how each has adapted to its habitat

Stunning photographs of the natural world show children how flora, fauna and people co-exist in Earth's natural biomes.

Horrible Jobs of the Renaissance looks at some of the horrible jobs that some unfortunate people had to do during the Renaissance. With fun graphics, colourful illustrations and photographs and a lively text, this is a fascinating look at what our poor ancestors might have had to do for a living during this period.

Who were the Ancient Romans and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Who were the Ancient Greeks and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Vikings. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the Vikings!

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the ancient Romans! This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the ancient Romans!

Find out about careers that help shape and save the lives of others

Chimpanzees are one of the most intelligent and engaging animals. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about chimpanzees, the threats they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.

Who were the Ancient Maya and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Maya. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the Maya!

Stunning photographs of the natural world show children how flora, fauna and people co-exist in Earth's natural biomes.

Who were the Ancient Chinese and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.