This is an introduction to the worlds most amazing artworks. From Andy Warhol to Jackson Pollock & Michelangelo introduce your child to the complete picture of art through the ages & across the world. Featuring the finest works by the greatest artists its like having the worlds best gallery in your own home. From Van Goghs self portraits to Miros Carnival of the Harlequin help your child look beyond the paint & canvas to find out how the art was created & why it was made. Plus children will be inspired to create their own art with fun projects to try themselves. Its an incredible look at the fascinating world of art for the whole family. ...

Go on a musical journey around the world. Help your child discover the power of music & be inspired by cultures all over the world with the Childrens Book of Music". Discover how instruments are played & get the low-down on the fascinating lives & achievements of great composers from Mozart to Debussy. Packed with examples from a variety of cultures & styles from classical & folk to hip-hop & dance. Fun try-it-yourself activities & an interactive CD take children on the ultimate musical journey
- a delightful gift for budding musicians."
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Know the score with this ultimate guide to the world of sport. Childrens Book of Sport" is your ultimate guide to the diverse world of sport. From the best known to the most obscure this guide showcases team sports target sports as well as track & field. Dynamic photographs bring sports to life while fact boxes highlight key information from rules & regulations to tactics & techniques. There are even star profiles & facts & stats on sports you never knew existed. A special section on the Olympic & Paralympic Games from the early Greek games right up to the present day makes " Childrens Book of Sport" your must-have guide in the run up to the 2012 London Olympics." ...

This title is packed with simple delicious chocolate recipes including chocolate cinnamon fondue rocky road white chocolate cheesecake truffles chocolate cupcakes & many more. It

Includes:: straightforward jargon-free text with clear instructions for altering recipes & swapping ingredients to adapt to personal taste or for food preferences or allergies. It also

Includes:: fascinating features on what chocolate is how it is made from beans into bars & the history of chocolate from 3 000 years ago up to the present day.



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Step back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome the Aztecs & Maya the Incas Ancient China & Ancient Japan. You can explore the ideas discoveries & technology that have shaped the human race since the beginning of time. Expert text & special fact boxes provide fascinating historical context with over 3000 amazing photographs illustrations & maps. Experience the past with 120 step-by-step projects
- fly your own Chinese dragon kite build a model of an Egyptian pyramid & prepare a Stone Age meal. It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. Journey through 30 000 years of human history & explore the wonders of the ancient world. Readers can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves. Pictures & words combine to show how one small city became the heart of the mighty Roman Empire. Find out how the Aztecs treated rattlesnake bites & tarantula stings & learn the secrets of the Japanese martial arts. The comprehensive yet lively information is accessible on many levels
- perfect for home study school projects or just for fun.

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A hospital is preserved afloat after the Earth is flooded beneath seven miles of water. Inside assailed by mysterious forces doctors & patients are left to remember the world theyve lost & to imagine one to come. At the center a young medical student finds herself gifted with strange powers & a frightening destiny. Simultaneously epic & intimate wildly imaginative & unexpectedly relevant The Childrens Hospital is a work of stunning scope mesmerizing detail & wrenching emotion. ...

A beautifully illustrated edition of the Bible created especially for children. From the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee
- Old & New Testament stories are brought to life with photographs & maps to put the stories in context. Perfect for sharing with your child or grandchild or for them to read & discover the Bible on their own.
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Discover a world of information... Spectacular illustrations photographs & maps show you what other encyclopedias only tell you. Thousands of entries on a huge range of topics & up-to-the-minute coverage of world events. Travel from one entry to another & find out more with comprehensive cross-references. Hundreds of expertly selected links guide you to the best websites for each topic. ...

Margaret Donaldsons seminal work on child development first published in 1978 has become a classic inquiry into the nature of human thought. In this concise & brilliantly readable book Margaret Donaldson shows that context is key when it comes to the development of language & thought & how the right support can ensure children are skilled in these areas before they even start school. She revisits earlier theories of child development notably those of Jean Piaget to expose flaws in the accepted wisdom on child psychology & to suggest a range of new strategies to help children combat difficulties. As wise & perceptive today as it was when it first appeared Margaret Donaldsons bestselling work is essential reading for anyone interested in child development & child psychology. ...