Cet auteur britannique est célébré pour son esprit vif et son talent pour l'humour d'observation. Son œuvre explore fréquemment les absurdités de la vie quotidienne et les interactions humaines avec des commentaires comiques mais perspicaces. Les lecteurs apprécient sa capacité à divertir tout en suscitant la réflexion.
Examines seven critical areas that can develop average or struggling readers into thoughtful, high-achieving A+ readers who can comprehend, analyze, and summarize different kinds of texts.
Why do zebras have stripes? Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? Why are farts flammable? Why do we have recessions when we can just print more money? If you've ever been flummoxed by a child's questions, then this is the perfect book for you. With over 300 real questions from primary school aged children, the book offers bite-sized answers from world class experts - digestible in under 60 seconds.
Profiles six Soviet commanders who rose to lead six tank armies created by the Red Army on the eastern front during the Second World War: Mikhail Efimov Katukov, Semen Il'ich Bogdanov, Pavel Semenovich Rybalko, Dmitri Danilovich Lelyushenko, Pavel Alekseevich Rotmistrov, and Andrei Grigorevich Kravchenko.
In an adventure of a lifetime, Alexander Armstrong wraps up warm and heads ever north to explore the hostile Arctic winter - the glittering landscape of Scandinavia, the isolated islands of Iceland and Greenland, and the final frontier of Canada and Alaska.
From the presenters of the hit BBC One TV show, Pointless, comes a collection of musings on some of the most pointless things, places and facts in everyday modern life.This book is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.
From the presenters of hit BBC One show Pointless comes a brilliant new collection of laugh-out-loud stand up pieces, quizzes and utterly pointless facts.
A Brain-teasing Book of Questions and Trivia
Journey from A-Z, play 26 rounds of 'Pointless' with family and friends and enjoy facts, banter and musings from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Filled with a collection of over 120 new Pointless quiz questions set to have you wracking your brains and interspersed with general knowledge trivia, witty facts and longer stand-up style pieces musing on everything from aardvarks to zeppelins via Pointless favourites like Central African Republic. Written with Alexander and Richard's trademark intelligent wit and beautifully illustrated with exclusive drawings by Moose Allain, this exciting new Pointless book is the perfect festive treat for the whole family.
This compelling eye-witness account chronicles a harrowing five-year Arctic voyage, detailing the crew's struggles against extreme conditions. As they face the harsh realities of the ice-laden environment, the narrative captures their resilience and ultimate decision to abandon ship, providing a gripping perspective on survival and adventure in one of the world's most unforgiving landscapes. Published in 1857, it offers a historical glimpse into the challenges of Arctic exploration.
The Golden Linnet
Set in a world filled with ancient magic and secret societies, this children's debut novel offers an exciting adventure for readers aged 9-12. It features thrilling encounters with fearsome foes, promising to engage young imaginations and transport them into a captivating realm of mystery and excitement.
The book offers a faithful reprint of the original 1896 edition, providing readers with a glimpse into historical perspectives and experiences related to a journey to the Tomb of Confucius. It captures the cultural and philosophical significance of Confucius, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Chinese history and thought.