A thrilling illustrated tale complete with lions, gladiators, assassination plots and a dare-devil rescue. 'A funny and easy look back at history and some of the key players from each time period, all alongside the brilliant illustrations' My Shelves are Full 'Full of historical nuggets, brilliantly illustrated and full of fun!' A Little But a Lot Henry is back in the present day - but he isn't happy about it. His little sister...
Discover a truly in-depth portrait of our planet, in this lovingly illustrated and recently updated World Atlas Reimagined and completely updated to encompass recent world events, this large-format reference atlas offers an encyclopedic view of the whole world. It will delight and inspire any cartophile or map lover! This stunning visual atlas of the world reveals our planet in more detail than ever before! It includes: • More than 640 high-definition world maps based on the latest digital...
FAR/AIM 2019: Up-to-Date FAA Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM Federal Aviation Regulations)
All the information you need to operate safely in US airspace, fully updated. If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today's environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the av...
Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus
An easy-to-use illustrated children's thesaurus with thousands of entries, synonyms, clear age-appropriate example sentences and over a thousand colour illustrations. The clear design and colourful word webs with hundreds of topic words make homework and writing easy and fun. Ideal for children to use at home.
For pilots ready to go up, up, and away in their beautiful balloons, this official handbook is a must-have. Created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it conforms to the agency's certification standards and offers both beginning and experienced balloonists the essential knowledge necessary for safe piloting. It includes information on how to choose a balloon that best meets your needs; advice on preparing for a flight (weather checking, inspecting equipment, selecting a launch site, p...
As every intelligent aviator knows, the skies have no room for mistakes. Don't be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the current environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the U.S. airspace system. In this newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation community, as well as for aspiring pilots l...
Gerard Manley Hopkins and Emily Dickinson: Pair one (Paired Poets)
Edward Thomas and Robert Frost: Pair four (Paired Poets)
Aviation Weather is a comprehensive resource for everything that pilots, students, and instructors need to know about navigating all types of weather safely. This book covers both visual (VMC) and instrument (IMC) meteorological conditions, and does so using detailed illustrations and diagrams. Subjects covered include the earth's atmosphere, temperatures, atmospheric pressure and altimetry, wind, moisture, precipitation, clouds, air masses and fronts, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, common IF...
Guilty? Crime, Punishment, and the Changing Nature of Justice
by Teri Kanefield
Offers an overview of crime and the American criminal justice system, using extensive examples of real cases to illustrate difficult questions about what is considered criminal and what punishment is appropriate for different types of crimes.
If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today's environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation community, as well as for aspiring pilots looking to get a solid backgrou...
This is the ultimate unofficial guide to Stranger Things! Now updated with all new Season 4 content and Season 5 speculation! If you love 80s references, scary monsters, playing Dungeons and Dragons, riding your bike, hanging with your friends and saving the world, then this show is for you, and this guide is all you need! Now packed with even more fun facts about your favourite episodes, character profiles, new series speculation, awesome pi...
Collins Children's Picture Atlas
Beautifully illustrated atlases for inquisitive kids A beautifully illustrated picture atlas designed to take children on an exciting journey around the world. This newly updated atlas opens with the continents, then presents a world view of countries showing fun facts and exciting places to visit within each. The maps are clear, colourful and perfect for children to explore the world and let their imaginations run riot.This book is ideal for home or school and find...
Leonardo Da Vinci (Significant Figures in World History)
by Allison Lee Palmer
Leonardo da Vinci: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works covers all aspects of his life and work, beginning with his paintings, including several he never completed, that form the core of his artistic oeuvre. The extensive A to Z section includes several hundred entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning his life and work *Includes a detailed chronology detailing Leonardo Da Vinci's life, family, and work. *The A to Z section includes Leonardo's main pat...
Green Team Teen Book 3 (The Chelonia Project)
by Theodora Von Liechtenstein
Insectarium - Collecting, Arranging and Preserving Bugs, Beetles, Butterflies and More - With Practical Instructions to Assist the Amateur Home Natura
by Harland Coultas
In this book the wonders of the animal world are displayed in exquisitely detailed pictures. Children ca n learn to recognise animals from all over the world, and pl ace them in their habitat by turning the acetate page '
Big Ideas from History: a history of the world for You
by The School of Life
An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a child’s mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now, which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a helpful perspective by placing the...