Louise Spilsbury Knihy

Odpovědi na všechna jak, proč, kdy a kde, jež byste měli o vynálezech vědět Co jsou to GM-potraviny? Kdy byly vynalezeny mobilní telefony? Kde vynalezli papírové peníze? Jak fungují čárové kódy? Proč zůstávají satelity na oběžné dráze? Kdo vymyslel zip? Odpovědi nejen na tyto otázky, ale i na celou řadu dalších, doprovázené navíc přes 200 fotografií a více než 250 ilustracemi, řezy a nákresy činí z Encyklopedie vynálezů vynikající zdroj informací pro mladé čtenáře.

Rasismus. Hladomor. Uprchlíci. Chudoba. Válka. Čas od času děti zaslechnou ve zprávách pojmy, kterým nerozumí a možná je někdy i trochu děsí. Dospěláci ale často sami netuší, jak jim vše srozumitelně a jednoduše vysvětlit. Tato nádherně ilustrovaná kniha jim v tom bude skvělým pomocníkem. Dětem ukáže, že můžeme být v mnoha ohledech rozdílní, ale přesto jsou věci, které nás spojují, ať už jsme odkudkoli – například touha po bezpečném domově, rodině a jistotách.

Rasismus. Hladomor. Uprchlíci. Chudoba. Válka. Čas od času děti zaslechnou ve zprávách pojmy, kterým nerozumí a možná je někdy i trochu děsí. Dospěláci ale často sami netuší, jak jim vše srozumitelně a jednoduše vysvětlit. Tato nádherně ilustrovaná kniha jim v tom bude skvělým pomocníkem. Dětem ukáže, že můžeme být v mnoha ohledech rozdílní, ale přesto jsou věci, které nás spojují, ať už jsme odkudkoli – například touha po bezpečném domově, rodině a jistotách.

V knizce najdete odpovědi na stovky vzrušujících otázek na všechna témata: Země a vesmír, dinosauři a prehistorický život, rostliny a zvířata, lidské tělo, historie světa, lidé a místa, věda a technologie. • Více než 340 vzrušujících otázek a odpovědí • Slovníček a rejstřík • Více než 200 fotografií • Více než 250 ilustrací, stručných schémat a obrázků • Co je to galaxie? • Kdy můj mozek odpočívá? • Kde se nachází nejrušnější letiště na světě? • Proč se pobřeží zmenšuje? • Kdo byli skuteční piráti z Karibiku? Na tyto i mnohé další otázky naleznete odpovědi na stránkách této encyklopedie. Díky více než 200 fotografiím a 250 ilustracím, schématům a obrázkům je Dětská encyklopedie CO MUSÍŠ VĚDĚT úžasně čtivou, poučnou, ale hlavně zábavnou knihou

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains larger issues and crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

White Wolves are engaging books that children want to pick up, at a range of different reading levels. Eighteen exciting new titles reflect the range of non-fiction texts children will come across in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. They are ideal for topic libraries, and for teaching literacy skills in a curriculum context.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in South America. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

This book introduces children to the Atlantic Ocean, looking at its resources, famous places and people who live along the coast. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

This book introduces children to the Arctic Ocean, looking at both its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

This book introduces children to the Pacific Ocean, looking at climate, ports and features of its geography. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

An introductory book on the powerful topic of LGBTQ+ rights throughout history and the progress that is still being made today

An introductory book on the powerful topic of refugees throughout history and the ongoing struggles that refugees face as they flee their homelands

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explores death and grief in an appropriate manner for children

An exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with cities, and looks at how climate change is changing the picture

This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.

This book explores the many aspects of Autism in a child-friendly way. It is part of a hands-on series of picture books designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. This book offers practical help, tips and advice an well as exploring everyday situations, supported by, exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel, particularly suited to 5-7 year olds, but with scope to appeal to both younger and older children. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and give steps they can take to help them cope.

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Africa. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

This book introduces children to the Indian Ocean, looking at islands and how the Equator affects temperature and weather. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains issues that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children

Explore ways to find happiness with children all around the world

This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.

Read and discover all about incredible energy... What is kinetic energy? What types of energy does electricity give us?This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.

An introductory book on the powerful topic of human rights throughout history and the impact it has on our lives today

Explores a wide range of destructive natural events and phenomena.

Exploring the vastness of the ocean ecosystem, this book utilizes flowcharts to present engaging insights about the world's oceans, which encompass over three-quarters of the Earth's surface. It offers readers a captivating look at marine life and the intricate dynamics of oceanic environments, making complex information accessible and visually appealing.

Play your part in helping the UN to save the world!

Discover the architects and construction engineers of the animal world! From underground aardvark burrows to giant termite mounds, find out how animals build homes to keep them snug and safe from predators.

How do animals adapt to survive and thrive in the wild Find out why an elephant has an trunk, how a thorny devil's spines help it get the water it needs and how a pufferfish scares away predators.

Drug use and abuse can be a serious problem for teenagers. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life-threatening. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive and harmful. Readers will be inspired to make healthy choices and feel empowered to avoid drink and drugs.

Bullying can happen to anyone. And it can take many forms, from verbal threats and physical confrontation to social ostracism and cyber-bullying. Readers will learn how to cope with bullying, how to boost their self-esteem, how to help a friend and even how to recognise bullying in themselves. Feature boxes provide practical advice on every aspect of bullying, including what to do if the bully is a teacher or parent.

Plants may seem harmless but some of them have adapted to be ruthless predators. Find out how the corkscrew plant traps its prey, how the dodder plant kills the plants around it and how the angel's trumpet hides a deadly secret.

Predators have adapted to be ruthless hunters and killers. Find out how a cheetah's paws help it to chase its dinner, how a king cobra ambushes its prey and how a box jellyfish enjoys a feast.

This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Asia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.

Everyone is an individual and we're all different in many ways, but every human being on Earth follows a similar pattern of changes from birth to childhood, through adolescence to adulthood, and into old age.

How do we know about the thousands of people who marched in campaigns for civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s? It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of the civil rights marches.

This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources and why people visit. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

Looking at the organisms that live within biomes, focusing on how each has adapted to its habitat

Horrible Jobs of the Renaissance looks at some of the horrible jobs that some unfortunate people had to do during the Renaissance. With fun graphics, colourful illustrations and photographs and a lively text, this is a fascinating look at what our poor ancestors might have had to do for a living during this period.

Who were the Ancient Greeks and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Chimpanzees are one of the most intelligent and engaging animals. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about chimpanzees, the threats they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.

Who were the Ancient Chinese and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Uncover some of the most chilling practices in ancient China. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the ancient Chinese!

Everything you need to know about climate change from the causes to the evidence to the effects and what you can do to help combat it

A wetland is an area of waterlogged land, where water covers or soaks into the soil for long periods of the year. Wetlands are amazing ecosystems that are home to fish and other wildlife. Find out about wetlands through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explains issues that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children

Going through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

Books that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

No matter what their family situation, teenagers can often clash with their relatives on issues ranging from small sibling squabbles to major crises like divorce and abuse. This relateable guide helps students build strong relationships with their parents, siblings and other family members through open communication and compromise. Whether readers live with their biological parents, adopted parents, foster parents or grandparents, they will find helpful advice and resources for navigating and resolving conflicts both big and small.

Rainforests are lush, healthy forests. These amazing ecosystems are home to around half of all Earth's plants and animals. Find out about rainforests through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

How do baby animals survive in the wild? They're not as helpless as they look. Find out how polar bear cubs stay warm and how tiny alligator hatchlings travel on their mother's back to stay safe.

Who were the Ancient Aztecs and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Animals engineer lots of tricks and traps to ambush or snare their prey. From shrimps with stun traps to spiders with trapdoors, discover how they make sure they get a tasty meal in even the most difficult situations.

Explore ways to stay calm with children all around the world

Explore ways to be kind with children all around the world

This sensitively written guide will help children to understand more about what bullying is and good ways to deal with it

Explore ways to find courage with children all around the world

An exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with the skies, and looks at how climate change is changing the picture

An exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with forests, and looks at how climate change is changing the picture

An exquisitely illustrated picture book that explores our relationship with the oceans, and looks at how climate change is changing the picture schovat popis

Read and discover all about wonderful ecosystems on Earth ... How are polar bears adapted to living in a frozen ecosystem? What are decomposers?This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older. They can support Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and covera broad range of topics, within three curriculum areas:The World of Science and TechnologyThe Natural WorldThe World of Arts and Social StudiesAlso available for each reader:* Activity Book* Audio CD Pack (Reader and Audio CD)* Teacher's Notes and CLIL guidance at www.oup.com/elt/readanddiscoverThe Activity Book includes 16 pages of chapter-linked activities followed by after-reading whole book activities and a book review; focus on content, vocabulary, and grammar.

Lees van alles over cellen en microben. Hoe werken cellen? Welke microben zijn er en wat hebben ze voor invloed? Met kleurenillustraties, opdrachten en een cd. Vanaf ca. 11 tot 14 jaar.

Sachbilderbuch ab 5 Jahren zum Thema Rassismus und Intoleranz. Wenn Kinder im Alltag wegen ihrer Haar- oder Hautfarbe, ihrer Religion oder ihrer Herkunft gehänselt werden, fragen sie sich: Bin ich anders? Warum werde ich so ungerecht behandelt? Dieses Bilderbuch erklärt anschaulich und mit Hilfe konkreter Beispiele, warum Vorurteile die Gesellschaft spalten und wie sich schon Kinder gegen Ungerechtigkeiten wehren können. Übersetzt von Jonas Bedford-Strohm.

Sachbilderbuch ab 4 Jahren zum Lebensraum Meer. Ozeane bieten Fischen , Quallen, Korallen und Robben ein Zuhause. Wir können darin schwimmen oder tauchen. Doch den Meeren geht es immer schlechter. Zu viel Müll und die der Klimawandel schaden ihnen. Warum Ozeane so wichtig sind und wie wir die Artenvielfalt erhalten und die Meerverschmutzung stoppen können, erfahren Kinder in diesem Buch. Weitere Bücher in der Reihe "Unsere Welt": Wälder - Warum wir sie zum Leben brauchen

Sachbilderbuch ab 5 Jahren zum Thema Klimawandel und Umweltschutz. Kinder lernen die Natur und ihre Schönheit von klein auf kennen. Sie sehen aber auch den Plastikmüll, der einfach auf dem Boden liegt, riechen die Abgase in der Luft und hören von Naturkatastrophen. Dieses Sachbilderbuch erklärt Kindern anschaulich und mit Hilfe konkreter Beispiele, warum ein sauberer Planet für uns Menschen so wichtig ist und was jeder Einzelne tun kann, damit es der Erde gut geht.

Sachbilderbuch ab 5 Jahren zum Thema Globale Konflikte. Kinder, die in Europa aufwachsen, kennen Krieg meist nur aus Geschichten und von Bildern. Das, was sie darüber erfahren, macht ihnen oft Angst. Dann fragen sie sich: Bin ich selbst auch in Gefahr? Was ist Terrorismus? Und warum gibt es überhaupt Soldaten? Der dritte Band der Reihe erklärt den Unterschied zwischen Streit und Krieg und welche Auswirkungen gewaltsame Konflikte haben können. Das Bilderbuch zeigt aber auch, dass sich viele Menschen auf der ganzen Welt für Frieden einsetzen. Übersetzt von Jonas Bedford-Strohm.

Das Sachbilderbuch richtet sich an Kinder ab 4 Jahren und erkundet auf anschauliche Weise den Lebensraum Stadt. Es vermittelt Wissen über verschiedene städtische Elemente, wie Gebäude, Verkehrsmittel und die Vielfalt der Menschen, die in der Stadt leben. Durch lebendige Illustrationen und informative Texte werden die Neugier und das Verständnis der kleinen Leser gefördert. Das Buch lädt dazu ein, die eigene Umgebung zu entdecken und zu verstehen, wie das städtische Leben funktioniert.

Ein Spiel ohne Regeln macht keinen Spaß, das merken Kinder schnell. Auch in einer Gesellschaft sind Regeln wichtig, damit jeder ein gutes Leben haben kann. Dieses Sachbilderbuch erklärt anschaulich und verständlich, wie alle füreinander Verantwortung übernehmen können. Für Jungen und Mädchen ab 5 Jahren geeignet, zum gemeinsamen Lesen, Betrachten und als Grundlage für Gespräche über die Themen Regeln und Verantwortung. Mit Beispielen aus dem Alltag von Kindern und einem Glossar für die wichtigsten Begriffe.

Der Tod gehört zum Leben Was passiert, wenn Menschen sterben? Warum macht uns das so traurig? Und was kommt danach? Dieses klare und empathische Sachbilderbuch nimmt Kinder an die Hand und beantwortet Fragen zum Sterben auf einfühlsame Weise. Es zeigt auch, wie unterschiedlich weltweit Trauerriten und Bestattungen aussehen. Ein idealer Begleiter für Kinder ab 5 Jahren, die mit Tod und Trauer konfrontiert werden, und für Eltern, die mit ihren Kindern darüber sprechen möchten.

Sachbilderbuch ab 4 Jahren zum Lebensraum Wald. Bäume bieten vielen Tieren wie Vögeln und Pflanzen ein Zuhause. Sie sorgen für die Luft, die wir zum Atmen brauchen, und sind ideal zum Spielen und Verstecken. Mit dem Holz können wir Abenteuerspielplätze und Möbel bauen. Doch die Wälder leiden und sind von Waldbränden, Dürre und Abholzung bedroht. Wie wir die Bäume und Wälder schützen können und warum das wichtig ist, erfahren Kinder in diesem Buch. Weitere Bücher in der Reihe "Unsere Welt": Ozeane - Was sie so einzigartig macht