Why are we here? What happens after we die? What Do You Believe? unpacks the big questions about life, God, morality and science vs. religion. Written by BBC TV and Radio personality Aled Jones, presenting faith and religion in a totally unbiased way, allowing children to better understand some of the challenging questions we face today. Tracing the history of religion around the world and charting key events and theories, this book helps us to understand the motivation behind beliefs and why some people do or don't have faith.
Tricky concepts are explained and broken down into manageable chunks, with clear, curriculum-based information, What Do You Believe? promotes understanding, tolerance and respect for people whatever they believe.
Presents everything you want to know, see and find out about Earth. This title includes incredible stuff to dip into, from magnificent meteorites to cool caves, crystals and coral reefs. It also includes loads of Earth-related topics, hundreds of pictures, thousands of words and amazing things to discover and explore.
Offers an interactive look at science for kids. This title teaches your children about twenty seven 'Big Ideas', from atoms to net force, that help them to connect the dots between what they observe and what they understand. It helps them learn about why energy can change but is never lost from looking at a visual of a hybrid car.
From knives and daggers to bayonets and axes, a cutting-edge guide to over 300 of the most important edged weapons from the last 5,000 years. Discover revealing features on twenty 'iconic' swords from the short gladius of the Roman Legionary to the North American Bowie knife. You'll learn all about legendary warriors and witness the cut-and-thrust of deadly sword duels. Find out about how weapons were made and where, plus admire ceremonial weapons, made for display, not war. Meet famous warriors through history and the weapons they used, from the finely crafted swords of the Japanese samurai to the brutal bayonet of the World War I infantryman. It's the essential visual history of swords.
Helps your child discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures all over the world. This title also helps to discover how instruments are played and get the low-down on the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers, from Mozart to Debussy.
Explores an encyclopedic subject, through a collection of photographic images. This title is organized into classic encyclopedic subjects - nature, human body, science and technology, space, earth, people and places, history, and art and culture - with chapter branding for easy navigation.
A book and a website in one. From the tiniest shrew to the biggest whale, explore the mammal world in which human beings are just one of more than 4,000 species. Read about the evolution of mammals in the book, and then go online to find out much more. Ages 8+.
From crazy knitting ideas to marvellous marbled paper, beat the boredom blues with any of 50 crafty projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed, step-by-step photography and use of everyday materials means you can achieve creations from beanbags to pop-up cards and personalized wrapping paper.
Discover the exciting history of a city on a journey over 2,500 years long. From Greek colonies to the skyscrapers in a modern metropolis, visit cities from every era. Meet wandering troubadours entertaining a count in the castle's Great Hall or spend hours spotting all the hidden details in any of the twelve panaromic artworks. Ages 7+.
From cute kittens and perfect puppies to lovable tiger cubs - discover the delightful world of baby animals and have fun creating your own stories with the reusable stickers. The Ultimate Baby Animals Sticker Book is the perfect companion for any young animal lover.
A beautifully illustrated edition of the Bible, created especially for children. From the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee - Old and New Testament stories are brought to life with photographs and maps to put the stories in context. Ages 5+ years.
Do you want to be a ballerina for a day? Learn some dance steps; get ready for your show; take a bow after your performance. There are amazing interactive things to lift, pull, and slide in this beautiful book all about ballet.
Discover fish, birds and all kinds of amazing wildlife on an extraordinary river and lake journey! Meet mountain bears waiting to pounce on a leaping salmon, fearsome river reptiles, incredible diving birds and more. Ages 5+.
Amazing things for you to make - and then decorate them with over 100 special stickers! Whether you want to make your own invitations or cater for your friends with cheesy tarts and fancy cocktails, this activity book packed with stickers will show you all you need to know about party arts and crafts.
Amazing things for you to make - and decorate with colourful stickers! Plant potted presents, create pop-up cards, or design your own special wrapping paper.
Enter the strange and wonderful world of Wallace and Gromit and find out everything you need to know about the madcap inventor and his loyal canine companion. To accompany the first ever feature film to star the double Oscar-winning pair, Wallace and Gromit, released by DreamWorks/UIP on 15th October.
Wallace and Gromit are back in an exciting new adventure - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. This full-colour Ultimate Sticker Book contains over 60 reusable stickers, cool pictures and information from the film. No Wallace and Gromit fan should be without it. To accompany the first ever feature film to star the double Oscar-winning pair, released by DreamWorks/UIP on 15th October.
Aims to offer a visual journey through an ancient pyramid, exploring its secret chambers and finding the tomb of a king. This work includes digital images of a pyramid; a story; facts; and action scenes. It is useful for homework and school projects.
What would we know about our planet if it weren't for the explorers? This title charts the journeys of intrepid travellers, from Marco Polo to Ibn Battuta to Neil Armstrong, looking at the challenges they faced and the discoveries they made. It is meant for homework and school projects, or just for fun.
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