Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the Egyptians and the Aztecs to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. History of the World Map by Map also explains how elements of civilization, such as writing, printing, ... |
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Facts as your fingertips. Packed with striking photography, this compact Countries of the World guide explores over 200 countries and territories from around the world. Explore the planet and journey across the world to discover what makes it special in this fact-filled Pocket Eyewitness book for children aged 9 - 12. This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nation's geography, climate and economics, supplemented by stats and data. Children will learn the national flags, official names, capital cities, populations, total area, population density, languages, literacy rate, type of ... |
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An Introduction to everything, for very hungry young minds. Take part in an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs. Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different animals live, learn all about the people who came before us, and find out how your body works in this colourful and charming first reference book for children aged 3 - 7. Young learners can find out all about light and sound, the planets in the Solar System, how plants grow, and much, much more in this one-of-a-kind ... |
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The ultimate bitesize study guide. Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this physics book for kids 12+ is the perfect support for home and school learning. Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, Super Simple Physics covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life. For key ideas, a How it works panel explains the theory with the help of bright, simple graphics. And for revision, a handy Key facts box provides a simple summary you can check back on later. ... |
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The ultimate bitesize study guide. All the core national curriculum maths topics in one book, an accessible, and indispensable guide for students, parents, and educators. Covering topics from probability to statistics, algebra to geometry, this study guide is what every young, budding mathematician needs to succeed in maths - both at home and in school. This maths book is the perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision. Inside students will find: key concepts are shown in visual form and summarised to just one page; important aspects of each topic explained with step-by-step instructions and diagrams; ... |
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What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence. Written in clear English, The Maths Book is packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about numbers. This diverse and inclusive account of ... |
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Big ideas simply explained. Discover the key architectural concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings and structures. The Architecture Book goes beyond other architecture books to analyse not just buildings themselves, but the ideas and principles that make each of the featured structures key to the history and evolution of our built environment. From ancient and classical architecture through Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance buildings, the explosion of Baroque and Rococo, and the 19th-century battle of the styles, to the emergence of modernism, postmodernism, and the glittering skyscrapers of the 20th ... |
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A practical introduction to gardening. Whatever your level of expertise, you'll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow gardening guide. This book contains the principles of good gardening - how plants work and how to give them what they need. It also includes step-by-step advice, tips and techniques. Keen on starting your own garden or looking for gardening tips to improve your existing gardening skills? This simple step-by-step guide will show you where to start, what tools and techniques to use, and how to troubleshoot common garden problems. From bulbs to borders, weeds to watering, pick up ... |
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A one-stop treasure trove from the experts at RHS that covers every aspect of gardening! Dreaming of having the perfect garden? Does it have a vegetable patch? Classic borders or flowers to attract wildlife? A picturesque garden for all to marvel at is achievable with this gardening guide giving you the vital tools to achieve whatever you desire for your dream garden. Delve into this concise and practical guide to find all the gardening ideas and advice you need to create a spectacular, thriving garden. Here's what you'll find inside: a comprehensive guide covering everything from growing in containers to ... |
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Какво има в пирамидите? Колко голяма е вселената? Имат ли мравките пръсти на краката? Попитахме децата какви въпроси искат да зададат и в тази книга ще намерите отговорите им, свързани с космоса, земята, животните, науката, историята, човешкото тяло и културата. В изданието ще откриете любопитна информация за: човешкото тяло; живота; науката; историята; Земята и Космоса. ... |
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Второ издание. ... Илюстриран справочник за техния произход и значение. Открийте тайните и произхода на над 2000 знака и символа - от древните йероглифи до съвременните лога. Защо прободеното със стрела сърце е символ на любовта? Защо везните са символ на правосъдието? Тази интересна и забавна книга разкрива значенията, които се крият зад изображенията. Една от отличителните черти на човека като Homo sapiens е търсещият ум. Ние винаги сме си задавали въпроси, не само относно нашето съществуване на Земята - защо сме тук, откъде идваме, какво става след смъртта, какъв е скритият смисъл на естествените феномени около нас, ... |
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Големите идеи обяснени просто. ... Дали сме истински индивидуалисти... или всички се подчиняваме на групата? Кое ни кара да запомним и кое - да забравим? Как можем наистина да измерим интелигентността? Най-великите световни мислители и експериментатори търсят отговорите на такива въпроси в пленителното царство на психологията. Написана на разбирам език, Книгата за психологията, предлага кратки обяснения без тежък професионален жаргон, схеми, които разплитат сложните теории, запомнящи се цитати и интересни илюстрации, които въздействат върху нашите убеждения и възприятия. Без значение дали за вас психологията е напълно ... |
