Richard Tames Livres

Avec 100 infos à connaître sur les pirates, embarquez-vous pour des aventures palpitantes dans le monde de la piraterie. Le voyage commence par une trépidante bataille navale, puis conduit les enfants dans l'univers fascinant de la vie quotidienne des pirates à travers les âges. 100 faits numérotés, accompagnés de magnifiques illustrations, plongeront les jeunes lecteurs dans une aventure irrésistible de bout en bout, racontée avec humour grâce à des détails et dessins amusants. Les jeunes esprits curieux y apprécieront les quiz et les activités permettant par exemple de créer un pavillon de pirates, de s'habiller comme un corsaire ou de suivre les indices sur leur propre carte au trésor !

This volume describes a plethora of changes to daily life during the 20th century. It looks at how scientific and technological innovations, allied with changing attitudes, have helped reshape daily lives.

Part of the reader's digest Journey into the past series. This volume looks into the pioneers.

Step back in time to ancient Greece and discover the spectacular achievements of an adventurous civilization. Delve into everyday life to find out what the Greeks ate, where they lived and what clothes were fashionable. Find out about the gods they worshipped, the heroes they admired and the politicians who made history. A selection of 15 practical projects helps to bring the past alive - reconstruct the Parthenon, make a comic mask and learn the Ancient Greek alphabet. The projects are shown in specially-commissioned step-by-step photography and will make learning stimulating, exciting and fun, either at home or in the classroom.

The Traveller's History series is designed for travellers who want more historical background on the country they are visiting than can be found in a tour guide. Each volume offers a complete and authoritative history of the country from the earliest times up to the present day. A Gazetteer cross-referenced to the main text pinpoints the historical importance of sights and towns. Illustrated with maps and line drawings, this literate and lively series makes ideal before -you-go reading, and is just as handy tucked into suitcase or backpack.

Delving into Oxford's rich history, the book explores its origins from Roman times through the Anglo-Saxon era, highlighting its significance in medieval England. It chronicles the establishment of various colleges, the city's role as the Royalist capital during the Civil War, and its subsequent recovery and development into the 21st century. This comprehensive account offers insights into the evolution of one of the world's most renowned academic cities.

Examines the role of apartheid in the history of South Africa, key figures involved, and how this system eventually ended.

Recounts the life of William Adams, an English sailor who was shipwrecked in Japan in 1600 and discusses this influence on Japanese history