Fiona MacDonald ist eine Autorin zahlreicher Kinderbücher zu historischen Themen. Ihr Geschichtsstudium absolvierte sie an den Universitäten Cambridge und East Anglia. In ihrer Arbeit konzentriert sie sich darauf, jungen Lesern Geschichte durch fesselnde Erzählungen näherzubringen.
Achtung! ... Du bist eine Frau, die friedlich nahe dem Schwarzen Meer lebt, und wirst gleich gefangen genommen, für immer von deiner Familie getrrennt und als Sklavin verkauft werden
Am Ende des 15. Jahrhunderts sucht die lokale Burg einen Gefängniswärter. Bist du bereit für diese Aufgabe? Deine Insassen werden von verurteilten Verbrechern bis hin zu Menschen mit psychischen Erkrankungen reichen, und du wirst nicht erwartet, sie freundlich zu behandeln. Dieses Buch aus der beliebten Kinderhistorienreihe „Du würdest nicht wollen…“ enthält farbige Illustrationen, die Humor und präzise technische Details kombinieren. Der narrative Ansatz versetzt die Leser ins Zentrum der Geschichte und ermutigt sie, sich emotional mit den Charakteren auseinanderzusetzen und zu verstehen, wie das Leben in einem mittelalterlichen Kerker gewesen sein könnte. Informative Bildunterschriften, ein vollständiges Glossar und ein Index machen dieses Buch zu einer idealen Einführung in die Konventionen von Informationsbüchern für junge Leser. Es eignet sich hervorragend für das gemeinsame und geführte Lesen in der Grundschule und unterstützt die Ziele des schottischen Lehrplans 5-14.
London lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania at the request of Count Dracula, who has purchased a house in London and wishes to finalize the transaction through his solicitor. During his journey, Harker encounters strange occurrences, including a local woman who gives him a rosary for protection. Upon arriving in Bistritz, he takes a coach and is picked up by a driver at Borgo Pass, who takes him to the Count's residence. The initial days are calm, but Harker is instructed not to enter certain rooms, a request he promises to honor. He soon notices that the Count has no reflection and exhibits a ravenous expression at the sight of blood when Harker accidentally cuts himself while shaving. The Count's unsettling appearance, with long white teeth and strikingly red lips, fills Harker with dread, leading him to fear for his life. The Count compels him to send seemingly innocuous letters to his fiancée and employer, while offering Harker a chance to escape, though he is too terrified to pass by the wolves under the Count's control.
Ein tödlicher Beruf, den du sicher nicht ausüben möchtest
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Mach dich bereit! Als Junge aus dem Japan des 17. Jahrhunderts bewunderst du den Mut und die Kraft der Samurai Krieger. Aber bald lernst du, dass dazu weit mehr gehört, als nur ein scharfes Schwert zu schwingen. Ein hartes Leben! Unsere Tipps: - Ein Samurai muss stets seinen Fürsten ehren. Wärst du bereit, für deinen Shogun dein Leben zu geben? - Das Heer war oft für viele Monate unterwegs. Könntest du dein Zuhause für so eine lange Zeit verlassen? - Das Gebet und die Meditation sind genauso wichtig wie der Kampf. Würdest du dich voll und ganz dem Bushido, dem Samurai Ehrenkodex verschreiben? - Diese Krieger waren ausgezeichnete Reiter. Könntest du dich während einer Schlacht so lange auf einem Pferd halten?
Das Mitmach-Buch. Essen, spielen, schreiben und sich kleiden wie die Wikinger
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Mitmachbücher zum Thema Geschichte: essen, spielen, schreiben und sich kleiden wie die Menschen der vergangenen Kulturen. Mit vielen Bastelanleitungen und Rezepten.
Was passiert, wenn Regenwälder gerodet werden? Ob Flughunde wirklich fliegen können? Was passiert bei einem Pow Wow? Dies und vieles mehr erfährst du in den zwei neuen Bänden der interessanten Sachbuchreihe. Mit leicht verständlichen Texten, vielen Farbfotos, beweglichen Bildern und Drehscheiben. (Quelle: Das Buch für Dich 98/99).
Learn the surprising truth about pain: how it actually helps keep us alive, healthy, and feeling good. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Pain! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.
You are a young man from a noble family in Mexico. Little do you suspect that you are about to fall victim to one of the most powerful South American civilisations and become an Aztec sacrifice! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like living in the Aztec civilisation. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
Dress, eat, write and play just like the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Aztecs and Vikings with this informative history series. From making an Egyptian water clock to sipping Aztec hot chocolate, playing the Viking game of hneftafl or standing in a Roman soldiers sandals, each brilliant hands on project brings history to life.
There have been truly tyrannical warriors throughout history, and this book chronicles the worst of the worst. Readers encounter bloodthirsty military leaders like the vengeful Celtic queen Boudicca, the disturbingly ambitious Julius Caesar, and the egotistical Napoleon. The stories of each warrior are presented alongside a series of fascinating facts, including terrifying bits of trivia. Colorful illustrations add to this book in a way that is sure to keep readers engaged.
100 Facts Vikings presents in stunning detail the real facts about the
Norsemen of Scandinavia for children aged 7+. Discover how the Vikings became
expert traders, explorers and settlers and unravel the fascinating truth about
their gods.
Molecular Biology of Cancer covers hereditary cancer, microarray technology, and increased study of childhood cancers. It provides a detailed overview of the processes that lead to the development and proliferation of cancer cells, including the techniques available for their study. It also describes how tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes may be used in the diagnosis and prognosis of various cancers, including breast, genitourinary, lung, and gastrointestinal cancer.
100 Facts Shipwrecks is bursting with awesome facts, images and fun activities to help children learn about the incredible secrets of sunken ships. Kids learn more easily with bitesized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice
Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade. Admire the well-built houses before joining the town's defenders as they fight off an attack by rivals from across the sea. This is a superbly-illustrated look at the daily lives of different types of Vikings. Astounding architectural acheivements are explained and explored with full-colour cutaway illustrations. Pinpoint enlargements focus on the day to day lives of the people, looking at how they ate, dressed, entertained themselves and sometimes fought. Illustrations of artifacts and paintings from the era help to support the main text by providing proof which explains how we know what we know. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make these titles ideal educational texts. Each one features a sturdy flexi-bound cover with gold foiling.
You are Christopher Columbus, the explorer who accidentally discovered America. Follow Columbus' struggles to finance his journeys, his sometimes infamous behaviour and his final lonely days. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like sailing with Christopher Columbus. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
This simple, engaging text presents all the information in bitesize paragraphs, whilst feature panels provide incredible facts, cartoons, quizzes and fun activities.
Marrying Henry VIII was not an easy option. This book provides tips such as: Think carefully before accepting his proposal and give birth to a son. It also describes Henry VIII and his wives, as well as information on key figures and events of the time.
Exploring the culture and beliefs of the Aztec and Maya peoples, this book has
pictorial timelines, fact boxes and 15 practical projects that allow readers
to recreate some of Aztec and Maya history and understand the civilization and
people.
This book is part of the TreeTops Non-Fiction series which are full of fascinating facts and have been produced with stunning artwork and photography in a lively and modern design sure to attract all young readers. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes.
HISTORY & THE PAST: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Discover everything you need to know about the history of this influential civilization, including how the Greeks lived and how their ideas have inspired modern sports, entertainment and politics. 100 facts, accompanied by photographs and artwork, will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Ages 7+
Over 100 Questions and Answers to Things You Want to Know
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Abby Brittlefern, a world renowned climber, visits Mr Moffat's class expecting to give a lesson on altitude and the mountains, but little does she realize that mr Moffat's class knows a thing or two about the air, altitude and air pressure. Ages 8+ years.
Illustrated in colour throughout & packed with essential fats, the lively text takes you through the day-to-day lives of people living in the middle Ages. 9-12 yrs.
This lively new series answers the key questions young readers ask. Informative answers are given in a light-hearted, amusing fashion that is sure to satisfy. Each title is packed with exciting activities, fact boxes and quizzes. In addition there are internet link panels, featuring the most interesting and interactive websites to encourage children to explore the topic further. A fact packed, fun series for enquiring young minds.
Leonardo da Vinci was a brilliant artist, scientist and inventor - one of the most brilliant thinkers of his generation. He lived in Europe at a time when people were challenging many accepted ideas. Science and art worked together to create a new picture of the universe and man's place in it.
100 Things You Should Know About Kings & Queens is a fascinating insight into the lives of British monarchs across the ages. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork bring to life the fiery wrath of Queen Boudicca and the exploits of Richard III, as well as the colorful life of Henry VIII and the lengthy reign of Queen Victoria. So settle comfortably on your throne, give your crown a quick polish, and sit back and enjoy some truly regal information. This book contains: Exactly 100 facts Detailed illustrations throughout Quizzes and projects Fun facts and cartoons Exciting text written and checked by experts
Explores methods of fighting in the time of religious conflict, knights and chivalry. This book takes a comprehensive look at the period, including decisive issues such as weaponry, armour and sieges, showing how these developed to meet the needs of defenders and attackers. It contains fascinating illustrations and photographs of period artifacts.
Engaging young readers, this book immerses them in the vibrant culture of the Aztecs through hands-on activities. From crafting a feather headdress and making seed rattles to enjoying authentic Aztec hot chocolate and playing traditional games like patolli, each activity offers a glimpse into daily life in this ancient civilization. Alongside fascinating facts, the book encourages creativity and exploration, making history both educational and fun.
Focusing on the transformation of paid care work within the gig economy, the book examines the implications of individualised care policies, particularly in the context of Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme. It highlights the shift towards treating care as a consumer service, revealing the risks faced by frontline workers due to inadequate labor laws. By integrating sociological, political, and legal perspectives, the author calls for a critical reassessment of care policies and advocates for new regulations to safeguard workers in various employment scenarios.
What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages?Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages.Topicsdefense, sieges, daily living.Medieval markets and fairs, crafts, medicine, religion.Knights Templar, weapons and armor, horses.chivalry, training, the Crusades.Brought to life by eye-catching re-enactment photographs, this is a fantastic, fascinating read for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
Obrazová publikace pro děti o jedné z nejvýznamnějších žen v dějinách Egypta - Kleopatře.
Kniha seznamuje děti s životem a vládou královny Kleopatry, ale také s egyptskou kulturou a zvyky. Hlavní text je krátký a dějově stručný, avšak doprovodné obrázky a kresby s vysvětlivkami podávají mnoho zajímavých informací. Vhodné spíše pro starší děti.
Tato publikace se zabývá rozsáhlým úsekem dějin naší civilizace. V každé kapitole naleznete výstižné zěměpisné a historické informace, barvitý popis všedního života v nejzajímavějších obdobích světových dějin a názorné ilustrace
Slovo kultúra sa tradične používa pre také druhy umenia ako je hudba, tanec, literatúra a dráma.
* O všetkých oblastiach kultúry naprieč históriou a okolo celého sveta
* Osem hlavných tematických okruhov: literatúra, náboženstvo, hudba, dizajn, dramatické umenie, mýty a legendy, výtvarné umenie, dejiny kultúry
* Od pradávnych bohov a prvého písma cez odievanie po nové technológie a modernú hudbu
* Stovky zaujímavých ilustrácií a veľa nových informácií
* Slovník pojmov, vecný a menný register na lepšiu orientáciu
Appealing, authoritative history books that capture the atmosphere and reality of the world's great cultures and civilizations. Inspiring and relevant craft projects further involve the reader in an active learning experience. Valuable and lively reference for school and home.
One of the most beloved adventure stories of all time, "Treasure Island" is a swashbuckling tale of the search for hidden treasure. When an old sea captain named Billy Bones dies at the Admiral Benbow Inn on the west coast of England during the mid-1700s, Jim Hawkins, the innkeeper's son, and his mother discover a treasure map among his belongings. Jim shows the map to local acquaintances, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, and together they plan an expedition to find the treasure. They set sail aboard the "Hispaniola," led by Captain Smollett, in search of Treasure Island. Among the crew are former pirates, who are led to mutiny by "Long John" Silver, a one-legged tavern-keeper hired as the ship's cook. Written in the late 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" dramatically depicts maritime life, rich with its perils, in an adventure that investigates the nature of good and evil itself.
Eet, drink, schrijf, speel en kleed je als een Romein
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2 Lesestunden
Hoe leefden de Romeinen? Behalve informatie hierover wordt ook stapsgewijs uitgelegd hoe je een perkamentrol of een Romeins mozaïek kunt maken. Met veel kleurenfoto's. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.
Eet, drink, schrijf, speel en kleed je als een Egyptenaar
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2 Lesestunden
Hoe leefden de mensen in de Egyptische oudheid? Tevens wordt stapsgewijs uitgelegd hoe je papyruspapier, een rietjesbootje of halsketting kunt maken. Met veel kleurenfoto's. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.
Avec 100 infos à connaître sur les mythes et les légendes, les enfants voyageront à travers le temps à la rencontre des personnages réels ou imaginaires devenus des héros. Les jeunes lecteurs découvriront au fil des pages les exploits de Jeanne d'Arc ou de Robin de bois, l'histoire de Pinocchio, les différents récits qui expliquent l'origine du monde... 100 faits numérotés, accompagnés de magnifiques illustrations, plongeront les enfants dans une aventure irrésistible de bout en bout, racontée avec humour grâce à des détails et des dessins amusants. Les jeunes esprits curieux y apprécieront les quiz et les activités permettant de fabriquer des masques monstrueux ou d'inventer de drôles de phrases appelées virelangues.