This teaching guide accompanies the new paperback editions of The Universe, Our Future in Space, The Solar System & Exploring Space in the Space strand of Go Facts (ages 9-11). It provides lesson plans & photocopiable resources for teaching non-fiction skills through guided reading & writing. ...

How do astronauts & cosmonauts prepare themselves for their space flights? What do they do aboard the international space station ISS? How do they cope once they return to the Earth? This book offers hundreds of beautiful color photos which illustrate various journeys into space. You will accompany space travelers on their trainings, & experience the take-off as well as the landing of their space ships. You will be able to see how spacewalks are carried out & observe the everyday life conditions in zero gravity. Take a look into or- space & enjoy the magnificent view of Earth from above. SPACE TRAVELING offers amazing insight of the people who have been to outer space. ...

Explore this short but rather extraordinary little book full of the mind-blowing fundamentals of our ever-expending universe!

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Books Kids Reference & Non-Fiction Books Explore the most fantastic space facts with humour & fun
- a fresh approach to fact-learning
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Details: " Spacecam" celebrates the unique perspective of cameras freed from the confines of Earth: looking back at our
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This great 3 disc DVD pack

Includes:: Storm Rider, Adios Sabata & Any Gun Can Play. Storm Rider
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At the heart of this full-colour & visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information & over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the unique geography & array of sporting activities to be found in the Pyrenees to the medieval charm of Ronda, you will find all the sights & top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective & include the magnificent Mezquita of Cordoba, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear & concise background texts cover Spain's fascinating history, tracing key events from prehistoric times up to the 21st century. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life, such as ' The Basque Country & its Freedom' & ' In Search of El Duende'. You will also find the answers to some of Spain's most intriguing cultural questions such as ' What is the proper way to drink sidra?' & ' Where can you get the best & greatest variety of tapas in Spain? A comprehensive ' Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food & drink, health, shopping, money, language & much more, not to mention useful insider tips for those travelling with children. There is a handy calendar of events to ensure you don't miss out on Spain's fabulous array of festivals & holidays taking place throughout the year. There are plenty of ' Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places & sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 80 detailed maps & plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay & top venues to eat & drink en route. There are 6 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of Spain, they cover different parts of the country & range in journey length, so whatever your interests you can choose the tour to suit you & the time you have to spare. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them to help you plan your route. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that means that you can keep the guide & map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
- setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
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This book provides a comprehensive & compelling history of the reign of Ferdinand & Isabella form the origins & upbringing of the two rulers, through the events & circumstances of their rule, to the consequences for the following generations. ...

Lyrical, slapstick diary comics, confessional & personal. In the tradition of comics like Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis Davis explores the moments of a young woman's daily life: eyebrow tweezing, food poisoning, frustrating conversations with friends, & imaginary sex with clowns. ...

Matthew Parris brings together some of the funniest despatches from British Ambassadors abroad, in this sequel to his acclaimed Parting Shots. Based on a new BBC Radio 4 series, it shows our representatives in their best & worst lights: rude & sympath ...