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Arranged geographically by continent, GREAT CIVILISATIONS introduces 20 exceptional cultures and moments in human history. Find out how modern humans left Africa and when they settled in each continent. Learn about the origins of farming and how it led to the formation of wealthy cities and large empires. Discover amazing civilisations from around the world, from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, to the earliest African and Australian cultures. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Giulia Lombardo is a freelance illustrator based in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated non-fiction books on a range of subjects. Dr John Haywood is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain and the author of many books including The New Atlas of World History (Thames & Hudson) and The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilisations. SELLING POINTS: . Provides an introduction to 20 ancient civilisations . Packed with information on food, trade, warriors, goddesses, festivals & much more . An eye-catching mix of large scenes showing how people lived and smaller illustrations with details of daily life . Ideal for home & school libraries

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Have you ever wondered how the Golden Gate Bridge was built? Or how workers with basic tools created enormous monuments in ancient times? And how do you build a flying laboratory in space? This fascinating book reveals some of the greatest feats of engineering in history. From enormous bridges and tunnels that run for hundreds of miles, to towering skyscrapers and massive space stations, discover how some of Earth's most colossal structures were made in beautifully illustrated detail.Contents: Sphinx, Golden Gate Bridge, Shanghai Tower, International Space Station, London Underground, Panama Canal, Hoover Dam, Trans-Siberian Railway, Great Wall of China, Palm Islands, Eiffel Tower, Stonehenge, Statue of Liberty, Tokyo Skytree, SS Great Eastern, The Future of Engineering

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Age range 5+Six animal friends decide to clean up their jungle home, make musical instruments from the junk, and start an orchestra.When six animal friends see their beautiful jungle home covered in trash, they are all shocked and dismayed. But Monkey has a plan to return their home to perfection! What if they collect all the trash, turn it into musical instruments, and start a "junkstrument" orchestra? In this amusing tale told in lyrical and rhyming language, with hilarious made-up words, children will learn the importance of working as a team, not dropping trash, and of reusing and recycling.

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From the highest skyscrapers of the world to the small blue and white houses in Santorini, Greece, the urban landscape of the world is an incredible journey that children can take while leafing through the pages of this wonderfully illustrated book. With more than 40 flaps inside, the little readers will be able not only to discover how many types of houses there are, but also to take a peek at the inside, learning about far away cultures in a domestic dimension. Ages 5 plus

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Take an unforgettable trip to the world's most spectacular cities through this richly illustrated atlas! Did you know that you could board a real aircraft carrier in New York or solve a case like a real private detective at London's Sherlock Holmes Museum? You'll learn these and other fun facts in City Atlas. On these detailed, information-packed pages, Eric and Iris, a travel-savvy brother and sister team, reveal all about the places they've been. You'll visit monuments and museums, learn interesting trivia, and discover cool things to do in cities ranging from Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Moscow, Cairo, and Cape Town to Beijing, Mumbai, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Washington, DC. For each metropolis, you'll get a map of where it's located, the flag and language of its country, and whether it's considered small, medium-sized, big, or a megalopolis. Are you ready for an adventure? Ages: 8 and up

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Explore 31 extraordinary monuments from around the world - from ancient treasures like the Colosseum to the modern Sydney Opera House. A world of wonders awaits children in this book! From the Palace of Versailles in France to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, from Knossos Palace in Greece to Mount Rushmore in the US, it presents some of history's greatest monuments, along with their location, size, and fun facts and features. Each one is marvellously illustrated by Giulia Lombardo, and introduced by a famous character connected to its legend - including Antoni Gaudi, designer of the Sagrada Familia church; Gustave Eiffel, who created the Eiffel Tower; Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland, whose family lives in Alnwick Castle, where scenes from the Harry Potter movies were filmed; and Tom Jobim, who wrote a song about the statue of Christ on Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Ages: 8 plus

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How many cat breeds are there? Let's find out! This book belongs to all cat lovers! Did you know that some cats don't have five fingers, but six? We're not pulling your whiskers—it's true! Whether you have your own pet at home or whether you just like these adorable little rascals—read our illustrated cat atlas, which will introduce you to the most interesting, lazy, cuddly, and wild cat breeds in the world, from the common European tabby to the silky-haired Persian cat and the unusual Lykoi. And don't worry, that one over there isn’t a tiny werewolf—it just looks like one. And if you enjoy bedtime stories, don't forget to cuddle up in bed and immerse yourself in the Meow News, a newspaper that comes with the atlas. It contains many stories, interviews, and news from around the world of renowned feline celebrities, as well as lesser-known cat heroes and heroines.

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From hovering hummingbirds and dancing pink flamingos, to diving penguins and owls spreading their wings before your very eyes, birds fly off the page in this gorgeous pop-up book. Lyrically written and informative, this book is a delight to read aloud, introducing a lovely selection of birds in a wonderful, memorable way.

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