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Say hello to more than 100 of your favourite magical creatures with this delightful illustrated introduction. This is the must-have bedtime book about the world's most fantastical creatures from around the world. Turn each page to find out more about the amazing variety of magical creatures - from fairies and mermaids to dragons and unicorns. With charming illustrations, storybook text, and key terms highlighted on each page, this book is a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to magical creatures. The book showcases beings from land, water, and air, in three comprehensive chapters. Many pages are devoted to a particular creature, with others featuring a collection of similar beings, such as witches and genies, giving bite-sized chunks of accessible information to help early learners get to know more about their favourite creature from myths, legends, and story books. There are also reference pages at the end of the book that give more information on the context and origins of each creature. A timeless gift book, The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures will be treasured for years to come.

Vstupte do okouzlujícího a záhadného světa a přečtěte si zajímavosti o více než stu oblíbených magických bytostí z nejrůznějších koutů naší Země. Tato krásně ilustrovaná kniha vám představí pozemní, vodní a vzdušná stvoření i příběhy, které se k nim vážou. Jaké známe druhy mořských panen? Která bytost má motýlí křídla a neviditelný plášť? Nechejte se ukolébat ke spánku faunovou píšťalou nebo zpěvem sirén a dopřejte si kouzelné sny o jednorožcích, vílách či záhadných zvířatech s kouzelnými schopnostmi. Zatímco budete v klidu spát, starořecký obr Atlas nad vámi bude držet noční oblohu. Názorné ilustrace s vysvětlujícími popisky děti podněcují k samostatnému objevování. Členění knížky na krátké kapitoly je jako dělané na čtení před usnutím.

"A story about the baseball player Hank Greenberg: how he balanced his love of baseball with his Jewish heritage, and how he stood up for his beliefs"--

Prepare your little one for their first day of preschool or kindergarten with this uplifting board book from the Empowerment series! I fit just right in every chair. With toys and books for me to share. Reassuring rhyming text introduces preschoolers to their first day of school where a welcoming teacher, a cheery classroom, and new friends await! The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on their own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the USA. Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world - the USA. This is the story of how he realized his dreams - a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children's biography, discover Barack's fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle. From his unsettled early childhood, where he witnessed his parents' divorce and criss-crossed the globe between Indonesia and Hawaii, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job as a young man, Barack's journey is remarkable, unpredictable, and a gripping true story to inspire young readers.. This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading - and a series they'll want to collect.

Discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a relatable young girl facing the same questions and troubles that kids come up against today. Learn how both sides of this puzzle made up the person who is Anne Frank. Meet her family and friends, explore "The Annex" where they hid, and see her story put in historical context alongside information about World War II and the Holocaust, and Hitler and Nazi Germany. Developed in consultation with literacy and subject experts, this new biography series goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create books children will enjoy reading and referencing for school projects and reports. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this a series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book includes an author's introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree, quiz, and index.

Set against a backdrop of adventure and discovery, this tale follows young protagonists as they navigate challenges and forge friendships. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and realism, inviting readers into a richly imagined world. Themes of courage, growth, and the importance of community resonate throughout the story, making it a compelling read for children and young adults alike. The book's engaging characters and imaginative plot promise to captivate audiences and inspire a sense of wonder.

Die faszinierende Welt der magischen Kreaturen Majestätische Greife , magische Elfen oder mythische Ungeheuer wie die Hydra : dieses Buch präsentiert über 60 Geister, Götter, Gestaltwandler und andere magische Wesen und mythischen Tierwesen. Spannende Porträts und wunderschöne Illustrationen erwecken die zeitlosen Figuren der uralten Mythen unserer Vorfahren zum Leben. Quer durch alle Kulturen und Zeitalter werden hier fantastische Wesen vorgestellt – vom Affenkönig Sun Wukong bis zu den Sirenen mit ihrem todbringenden Gesang. Magische Wesen und ihre Entstehungsgeschichten Viele Naturphänomene waren für die Menschen im Altertum das Werk übersinnlicher Kräfte. So bestimmte für die Ägypter der Gott Re den Lauf der Sonne und für die nordamerikanischen Ureinwohner war der Flügelschlag des Donnervogels für den Donner verantwortlich. Auch wenn die Wissenschaft viele Rätsel von damals gelöst hat, bestehen die tierischen Fabelwesen und magischen Kreaturen bis heute in unserer Fantasie fort. Die spektakulärsten Geschöpfe sind in diesem sensationellen Buch vereint! - Über 60 magische Wesen: Quer durch alle Kulturen und Zeitalter versammeln sich in diesem Buch übersinnliche Kreaturen und deren sagenumwobene Geschichten, z. B. einäugige Zyklopen aus Griechenland, das hinterlistige Yara-Ma-Yha-Who der Aborigines und Tengu, das rotgesichtige Vogelwesen aus Japan. - Historische und kulturelle Fakten: Was steckt hinter der Legende von Bigfoot? Was hat das Einhorn mit den Stoßzähnen des Narwals zu tun? Hier werden die Entstehungsgeschichten und Hintergründe der magischen Wesen beleuchtet und in den jeweiligen Kulturkreis eingeordnet. - Beeindruckende Illustrationen: Niemand fängt die eindrucksvolle Magie und Faszination, die von mythischen Wesen ausgeht, so wunderschön ein wie der Grafiker Pham Quang Phuc. Die Geheimnisse mythologischer Wesen und magischer Kreaturen aufgedeckt! Wunderschönes Fabelwesen-Buch für alle Fans von Harry Potter und Fantasy.