The only encyclopedia for kids ages 5 & up that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography, & geology together in one inspiring book. Covering essential curriculum areas such as human geography, physical geography, geology, & ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us & answers questions including: how does our planet work; what shapes it; & how do people use Earth`s resources? Kids can explore fascinating topics including where & how people live, weather, world environments, how to use maps, & the way our planet is changing. Perfect for school, home, & just for fun, First Earth Encyclopedia is the ideal first encyclopedia about Planet Earth. ...

An interactive way for preschool children to learn their first words & simple sentences, with over 100 picture stickers to match with the correct words & phrases. Part of the Farmyard Tales series, set on Apple Tree Farm
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The 1924 flight around the world by the U.S. Army Air Service was the first successful effort to circle the globe by air, & it showed that the United States could compete with the European air powers. The story of the flight

Includes:: high drama & grand adventure & interesting personalities. Four planes started out, each named for an American city (Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, & Seattle), & carried a pilot & a mechanic. Only two planes survived the entire trip, though no crew members were lost. America was not alone in its endeavor to be the first: Great Britain, France, Italy, Portugal, & Argentina were desperately trying to beat the American crew. The Chicago is in the national collection of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. where it is on display at the National Air & Space Museum. The New Orleans belongs to the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, though currently on loan to the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, California. The wreckage of the Seattle was retrieved & is part of the collection of the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage. This book is based on one of the pilot`s journals as well as other first-hand accounts. To be published in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum.

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” Some 60, 000 years ago, a small group of people landed on Australia`s northern coast. They were the first oceanic mariners & this great southern land was their new home. Gigantic mammals roamed the plains & enormous crocodiles, giant snakes & goannas nestled in the estuaries & savannahs. First Footprints tells the epic story of Australia`s Aboriginal people. It is a story of ancient life on the driest continent on earth through the greatest environmental changes experienced in human history: ice ages, extreme drought & inundating seas. It is chronicled through astonishing archaeological discoveries, ancient oral histories & the largest & oldest art galleries on earth. Australia`s first inhabitants were the first people to believe in an afterlife, cremate their dead, engrave representations of the human face, & depict human sound & emotion. They created new technologies, designed ornamentation, engaged in trade, & crafted the earliest documents of war. Ultimately they developed a sustainable society based on shared religious tradition & far-reaching social networks across the length & breadth of Australia.” ...

From Bonjour to Au Revoir, an invaluable introduction to French vocabulary. Whether you want to learn the French for colours & shapes or learn verb constructions, it's as easy as un, deux, trois with this picture dictionary. Hundreds of images help reinforce understanding of key words & lists of useful phrases, numbers & months of the year are included for quick reference! ...

Here are brilliant books to help build vocabulary & literacy in a variety of languages. Each page contains a large detailed farmyard scene with objects clearly labelled which children then match the stickers to. Using the stickers helps children build their vocabulary & reinforce key words which they already know. It is illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. ...

An interactive way for preschool children to learn a range of first words & simple sentences, in French, with over 100 picture stickers to match with the correct words & phrases. Part of the Farmyard Tales series, set on Apple Tree Farm
- home to characters Poppy & Sam.
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Unearth the fascinating processes that have shaped our planet. The First Geography Encyclopedia takes you on a fascinating journey around the world. How does our planet work? How do people use its resources? Find out inside this guide, the only encyclopedia for this age group that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography & geology together in one volume. Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes & special `did you know` features that kids will love getting their teeth into, there`s a lot to see & explore. stunning photographs & illustrations will make it easier for you to understand how climate works, what different ecosystems are all about & how to use maps. Perfect for homework or just for fun, First Geography Encyclopedia (previous ISBN 9781405362078) is accessible & entertaining
- a must-have book that feeds every young reader`s curiosity. Go ahead & let your child discover geography!
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This book unearths the fascinating processes that have shaped our planet. How does our planet work? What shapes it? How do people use its resources? Find out inside the First Geography Encyclopedia
- the only encyclopedia for this age group that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography & geology together in one volume. Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes & special 'weird-or-what' features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's a lot to see & explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead; let your child discover geography!
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The mettle of the famous First Household Cavalry Regiment was tested to the maximum in action in the mountains of Italy in 1943
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