The opening photograph is of the gun that fired the first shot of the war. Now the digital age has made it possible to construct a single photographic narrative that follows the war on multiple fronts, covering the conflict on land, sea and air.
This Booklet Tells You How to Make Your Home and Your Family as Safe as Possible Under Nuclear Attack
Quirky facsimile first published in 1980 Advises the public on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack Essential information includes: - Planning your survival kit - What to do on hearing an attack warning - What to do after the attack - How to deal with casualties and deaths
We ran past a chicken, we ran past a clown and we ran past a caterpillar. Then we ran past the finish line!
This is a poem about Mrs. Mog, who lives in a house with 26 cats. Wherever you look you can be sure to find one, and they get all over the place Illustrated by Korky Paul
Why are there pyramids? What does a mummy look like? Introducing beginner readers to the mysteries of ancient Egypt with accurate illustrations, interesting facts and simple text for independent reading.
Will Tall Tilly's teacher be able to show her that being tall isn't all bad? Tall Tilly is very tall. She is taller than her best friend Molly, and too tall for her bed. She is too tall to be a ballerina. She is not happy and wishes she was small and dainty, until her teacher has an idea . . .
Ideal for newly independent readers, this series presents brightly illustrated stories with large text format by top authors and illustrators.
Each book in this series is aimed at children aged five and over. Written and illustrated by top authors and illustrators, they feature brightly illustrated rhyming stories with a large text format, which interact to help develop visual literacy.
Becky blushes at the smallest things, and as her class prepares to put on a play her cheeks redden over and over but when it is time to perform, she becomes a tiger.
A vibrant exploration of the energy cycle Earth's Amazing Cycles: Energy looks at what energy is, the different forms it takes and how it powers our world in a constant cycle. Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth's Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet. Earth's Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement. Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water
A vibrant exploration of rocks and how they are formed
The book is part of the Life Files series, which explores a wide range of social issues and is built around a series of key questions that focus attention on the critical aspects of the topic. Case studies are included where appropriate, and both sides of the issue are presented. The title looks at the world of food, diet and disease, eating disorders, farming, food production, and biotechnology. It examines the differences between diets in the East and West and between developed and developing countries.
WORLD ORGANIZATIONS is a new series that takes a comprehensive look at the role key international organizations play in improving the lives of people around the world. It examines the structure, beginnings and future aims of each organization. Case studies give examples of the organization in action. WORLD WILDLIFE FUND describes the important environmental work of the WWF from its origins in the struggle to prevent animal species from becoming extinct to some of its more recent concerns, such as the effect of global warming on our planet's natural resources. From local fundraising to summit meetings with world leaders, all aspects of this dynamic organization's work are revealed in detail. NATO highlights the complex political and historical issues that sparked the millitary alliance known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Detailed case studies reveal NATO's peace-keeping endeavours in a range of international conflicts, highlighting its achievements as well as some of its more controversial roles.
