Fact…The Great Pyramid of Giza is made of over 2 million blocks of limestone.Fact…Women had some of the same rights as men including owning property, leaving wills, and divorce.What was daily life like for the worker on the pyramids? Did they use money? Did children go to school? Find out these facts and much more in First Facts About the Ancient Egyptians.
One of the world's leading Christian theologians invites readers into a fresh,
profound encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of John in this comprehensive
theological commentary.
Learn the surprising truth about pain: how it actually helps keep us alive, healthy, and feeling good. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Pain! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.
'William Shakespeare' explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life of the nation's favourite playwright.
Illustrated in colour throughout & packed with essential fats, the lively text takes you through the day-to-day lives of people living in the middle Ages. 9-12 yrs.
Describes the major events, figures and movements in British and Irish history from the arrival of the first settlers over 250000 years ago, to the present day. Suggested level: secondary
Bývaly časy, kdy bohové stvořili svět, kdy se obludy proháněly po cestách a hrdinové podstupovali neuvěřitelná nebezpečí, aby naplnili svůj osud. Na pozadí pěti nejznámějších řeckých bájí se vrátíte o více než třicet století zpět a objevíte jiný svět - svět legend a mýtů.