Sarah Courtauld Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

A powerful tale of endurance, survival and resistance in the face of slavery. A compelling account of the story of slavery - from ancient times, through the plantations of the Caribbean and America, to the official abolition of the slave trade more than 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of people who were enslaved, including their daring tales of resistance and escape. Highlights the continued existence of slavery today and what you can do to help stop it. Contemporary photographs and artworks bring the story to life, while maps provide visual variety and links to carefully selected websites on the Usborne Quicklinks website provide extra information.

Discover the best-loved paintings in the National Gallery, London with this fascinating information book, with over 100 stickers. Learn about the artists and how they worked, and the stories behind the paintings while matching the stickers to their frames. With links to specially selected websites for more information. A fun and interactive way for all ages to learn about and engage with art. Each charmingly illustrated double spread is based upon a simple theme such as children, colour, animals and portraits. New edition of 9780746099995, also available in picture book format 9781474938150.

Discover the tales which inspired famous ballets in this selection of twelve stories, retold especially for readers today. A perfect introduction to the famous ballets. Includes Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Don Quixote. Beautifully produced, with stylish illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert Nanos.

A beautiful edition of Homer's classic tale from Ancient Greece, vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic, stylish illustrations bring to life brave Odysseus' encounters with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops... A beautiful gift for any child who loves adventure stories.

This is the story of two very different sisters - Eliza, who longs to ride into battle against villains and dragons, and Lavender, who would give anything to be a pampered princess. Before the end of the story both of them have had a chance to fulfil their dreams, though not quite in the way they intended . . . Accompanied by their depressed goat, Gertrude, with their granny's warnings about the Black Death ringing in their ears, they head out into the forest and come face to face with an evil count who definitely does not have their best interests at heart . . . For fans of Cressida Cowell and Andy Stanton.

A beautifully presented gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion, this is a fully illustrated collection of retellings of the classic stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from the sword in the stone to the last battle.

Focusing on an in-depth exploration of each subject, including habitats and conservation, to provide a deeper understanding of the natural world, this series also includes activities such as creating insect catchers and ideas for exploring rock pools.

Klasické science-fiction diela od Jula Verna v komiksovej podobe! Profesor Lindenbrock narazí v starej knihe na list, v ktorom bádateľ zo 16. storočia píše, že našiel cestu do stredu Zeme. Nadšený geológ neodolá príležitosti preskúmať zemské jadro, a tak sa so svojím synovcom Axelom a s domorodým sprievodcom Hansom vydáva na výpravu naprieč Islandom. Účastníci expedície zostúpia do vyhasnutej sopky, kde nájdu podzemný svet plný žiarivých skál, predpotopných lesov a fantastického morského života - živej minulosti, ktorá skrýva tajomstvá pôvodu ľudskej existencie.

An introduction to some of the world's greatest works of art and when they were made - from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces. It is produced in association with the National Gallery, London. It features over 140 stickers of paintings and other works of art to place on the pages.

Odborníkmi zostavená publikácia obsahuje množstvo presných zobrazení, ktoré napomôžu ľahkej identifikácii pozorovaných prírodných objektov. Kniha je užitočný spoločník pre každého, kto má prírodu rád a vždy si v nej kládol otázku: "Čo je to tam?". Publikácia pozostáva z viac ako 500 detailných opisov kvetov, stromov, vtákov a hmyzu. Inšpirujte sa týmto sprievodcom prírodou a odhaľujte tajomstvá prírody okolo vás. Slovenské vydanie publikácie nakladateľstva Usborne.

Am Meer gibt es viel zu entdecken. Der Naturführer stellt Muscheln, Krebse, Vögel und andere Strandbewohner mit Fotos und Illustrationen vor und beschreibt ihre typischen Merkmale. So lernen Kinder, sie zu erkennen und zu bestimmen. Dazu erfahren sie das Wichtigste über das Leben am und im Meer.

Simple text describes different kinds of bears, how they behave, what they eat, and where they live.

Jack London pútavo rozohráva motív priateľstva v drsných podmienkach krásnej, ale zradnej aljašskej divočiny. Jeho hrdina Biely tesák sa musí podriaďovať nielen vlčím, ale i ľudským zákonom. Na vlastnej koži spoznáva dobro i zlo. Prežitie závisí od jeho inteligencie a od schopnosti prispôsobiť sa okolnostiam vo vlčej i ľudskej svorke.

In the Middle Ages an ill-matched band of strangers on a pilgrimate amuse themselves along the way with a storytelling competition

This title provides a treasury of stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. It includes ten classic fairytales from the collection of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, among others.

Zoznámte sa prostredníctvom tejto skvelej knihy s prírodou okolo nás. Nájdete v nej množstvo fascinujúcich faktov a dozviete sa, podľa čoho môžete od seba rozoznať jednotlivé stromy, kvety a vtáky. Ukážeme vám tiež, prečo sú kvety a stromy dôležité pre zvieratá, ľudí a celú našu planétu, a poskytneme vám podrobný návod na najrôznejšie záujmové činnosti.