Bring the Mandarin language to life with this beautifully illustrated children`s book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world`s leading travel guide & phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Mandarin features 100 words to use while travelling, from food & transport, to animals & weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration & a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun & easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes it a handy addition to any trip to China or Taiwan. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child. ...

Bring the Spanish language to life with this beautifully illustrated children`s book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world`s leading travel guide & phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Spanish features 100 words to use while travelling, from food & transport, to animals & weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration & a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun & easy to learn. Plus, its small size means it`s a handy addition to any trip to Spain or a Spanish-speaking country. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child. ...

In 1914, the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked off the most destructive conflict the world had ever seen. This is the story of the First World War, & the people who lived & died fighting in it. Told for children ready to tackle longer & more complex subjects, this title is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from the University of Roehampton. ...

This is a great addition to this exciting sticker book series for boys. It is packed with historically accurate uniforms & scenes from the Great War, from brave young privates in the trenches & German commanders in their steel-pointed helmets, to fighters in the Arab revolt in their long flowing desert robes. It comes with over 150 stickers to choose from, including uniforms, weapons, carrier pigeons & even an army dog in a gas mask. ...

From 2014 to 2018, people all over the world will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. They will not only be honouring those who lost their lives on the battlefield between 1914 & 1918, they will also be remembering everyone who played a part in, or lived through, those troubled times. First World War Folk Tales is a very special collection of legends & folk tales from the First World War era. This special centenary collection shows how elements of truth can become legend, how people often attempt to explain the strange & the mysterious through stories & tales, & how storytelling can ease the pain & burden of war. ...

This title provides a complete introduction to the First World War for children, published in association with the Imperial War Museums. Four small books about the First World War are presente din a stylish pack: an historical overview, true stories from people who were there, a guide to the vehicles & weapons used during the conflict, & a dressing up sticker book. ...

” From ” How to Die, ” by Siegfried Sassoon” ” Dark clouds are smouldering into red While down the craters morning burns. The dying soldier shifts his head To watch the glory that returns; He lifts his fingers toward the skies Where holy brightness breaks in flame; Radiance reflected in his eyes, & on his lips a whispered name.” The poems in this anthology--all written by poets who served on the front line--draw readers into the horrors of life in the trenches, documenting events as they unfolded in excruciating detail & creating a body of work so vivid that it continues to haunt us one hundred years later. With ” First World War Poems from the Front, ” Paul O` Prey offers an in-depth exploration of the Great War poets, including powerful poems by Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, Isaac Rosenberg, & Julian Grenfell, as well as two World War I nurses: Vera Brittain & Mary Borden. The poems are accompanied by a brief & accessible introduction & short biographical profiles that set them in context for readers new to the works. ...

100 years beyond the start of World War I, discover the history that led up to it, the military strategies that were employed on both sides, what life was like for soldiers in the trenches & more. A fascinating book, jam-packed with information, maps & photos, & over 100 stickers. Published in association with Imperial War Museums. ...

First Time Africa in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

First Time Asia in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...