The bridges profiled in this engaging book for young readers have achieved legendary status Filled with photographs plans drawings & informative texts it explores the fascinating history construction design & significance of 13 renowned structures in a manner that will appeal to children hungry for information In double-page spreads that highlight important as well as little-known facts they will learn about the building of the Millau Viaduct the tallest bridge in the world; how the Golden Gate bridge lives up to its evocative name; the haunting history of Venice's 16th-century Bridge of Sighs & the ingenious construction methods devised by the builders of the Brooklyn Bridge Vibrantly designed to encourage children to linger & explore the subject further this book will appeal to curious minds & inspire its young readers to dream & build on their own ...

Children's fascination with buildings is a natural outgrowth of their curiosity about anything strange or huge or complex This unique book brings together thirteen architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years Through activities such as games quizzes drawings & other activities it teaches them the history behind each of the buildings & presents fascinating facts about the design historical use & construction techniques This book features pyramids built by men with pulleys a tower that leans an opera house shaped like a sailboat a museum built like a spiral & the most recent example a bird's nest A" stadium where the 2008 summer Olympics were held Each of these buildings & more are introduced to young readers through lively texts & illustrations that will serve to heighten their interest & knowledge about the world's most important architecture & perhaps inspire them to dream & build on their own ...

The city of London has been shaken by heinous crimes & Scotland Yard is groping in the dark 13 Clues set at the end of the 19th century puts players in the shoes of the detectives each trying to solve their own mystery Each player sees the clues — person location weapon — for the other players but not their own They investigate by asking questions by consulting the secret informant & by making accusations in order to collect clues & rule out suspects The goal of the game is to identify which of the 13 clues match their case before the others do! Ages 14 Players 2-6 Playing time 30 minutes ...

Experience the dense Cold War suspense & scratch that Twilight Struggle itch in only 45 minutes 13 Days The Cuban Missile Crisis is a nail-biting theme saturated two-player strategy game about the Cuban Missile Crisis Your fate is determined by how well you deal with the inherent dilemmas of the game & the conflict 1) Will you push to gain prestige at the risk of escalating the crisis to global nuclear war? 2) How do you best manage your hand of cards to further your own plans while depriving your opponent of options? Work out these dilemmas in order to emerge as victor of the Cuban Missile Crisis after thirteen suspenseful days 13 Days The Cuban Missile Crisis is a meaty filler utilizing the card-driven game mechanics Rich with history yet accessible to gamers with no prior knowledge of the crisis It is targeted specifically at catering to two groups of gamers the enthusiasts that just don&t have the time they used to & the curious newcomers that are scared off by the heavy commitment & long play times of the classics in the genre ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Jenna is a typical girl who is approaching her teens & who just wants to grow up
- as fast as possible After her 13th birthday she decides that she wants to reach 30 as soon as possible
- & next morning she wakes up to find that she is 30 Jenna then has to find out what has happened in the intervening years

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play From the producer of Dog Soldiers 13 Hrs stars some of the hottest young British talent in one of the horror hits of the year Starring Tom Felton (Harry Potter) Gemma Atkinson (Hollyoaks) Isabella Calthorpe (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People) & Joshua Bowman (Holby City) A full moon hangs in the night sky & lightning streaks across dark storm clouds Sarah Tyler (Isabella Calthorpe) returns to her troubled family home in the isolated countryside for a much put-off visit As the storm rages on Sarah along with her family & friends shore up for the night cut off from the outside world But something emerges from the driving rain & darkness Something that holds a dark secret so devastating that in one night it could wipe out the entire family Trapped Sarah along with her brothers & friends must use their heads as well as their physical strength to survive not only the thing that is hunting them down one by one
- but their own entrapment as the besieged group turns in on itself Can they survive the horror which is stalking them? Can they survive for 13 hours? Or is their enemy already amongst them & always has been? Actors Tom Felton Isabella Calthorpe Gemma Atkinson Joshua Bowman Cornelius Clarke Antony De Liseo Peter Gadiot John Lynch Simon Mac Corkindale Sue Scadding & Gabriel Thomson Director Jonathan Glendening Certificate 15 years & over Year 2010 Screen Widescreen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Duration 1 hour & 30 minutes (approx)

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play This is the true story of the six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi after the attack by Islamic terrorists on September 11 2012 Directed by Michael Bay (Transformers Pain & Gain) ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play From the producer of Dog Soldiers 13 Hrs stars some of the hottest young British talent in one of the horror hits of the year Starring Tom Felton (Harry Potter) Gemma Atkinson (Hollyoaks) Isabella Calthorpe (How to Lose Friends & Alienate People) & Joshua Bowman (Holby City) A full moon hangs in the night sky & lightning streaks across dark storm clouds Sarah Tyler (Isabella Calthorpe) returns to her troubled family home in the isolated countryside for a much put-off visit As the storm rages on Sarah along with her family & friends shore up for the night cut off from the outside world But something emerges from the driving rain & darkness Something that holds a dark secret so devastating that in one night it could wipe out the entire family Trapped Sarah along with her brothers & friends must use their heads as well as their physical strength to survive not only the thing that is hunting them down one by one
- but their own entrapment as the besieged group turns in on itself Can they survive the horror which is stalking them? Can they survive for 13 hours? Or is their enemy already amongst them & always has been? Actors Tom Felton Isabella Calthorpe Gemma Atkinson Joshua Bowman Cornelius Clarke Antony De Liseo Peter Gadiot John Lynch Simon Mac Corkindale Sue Scadding & Gabriel Thomson Director Jonathan Glendening Certificate 15 years & over Year 2010 Screen Widescreen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Duration 1 hour & 30 minutes (approx)

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Supernatural horror Five violent criminals have pulled off the perfect heist & are now holed up in an abandoned warehouse waiting for their contact to show up as agreed But they soon get the uncomfortable feeling that they are under surveillance & before long strange paranormal activities occur The thieves realise with horror that their chances of ever seeing daylight again are diminishing with every minute that passes ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play This is the true story of the six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi after the attack by Islamic terrorists on September 11 2012 Directed by Michael Bay (Transformers Pain & Gain) ...