Who`s that flying over the treetops? Whoosh! It`s the witch and her cat and a very tall hat. Fly through the sky with the witch and her friends and bring the story to life with a specially-designed `whoosh` sound. Whoosh! Went the Witch is a fun and interactive introduction to one of the UK`s favourite story books, Room on the Broom from the superb partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
An A to Z of the most gruesome people who have ever lived! What do the following have in common? The Cross-Eyed Lambeth Poisoner, the Teenage Butcher, Juana the Mad and Ismail the Bloodthirsty? Answer: they are all horrors! People who have tortured, murdered, died in a revolting manner, or practise a particularly horrid habit. This book lists these and dozens more, each with its own Horror Rating, as well as their Horrible Deed, Horrible End and Specialist Skills. Read on and shudder.
We are not birds but we can fly. We like to sleep beneath a leaf high in the trees. What are we? Engaging riddles introduce key facts about each animal with more information in a glossary in the back. The perfect book for the inquisitive young naturalist! A member of the Society of Wildlife Artists and an illustrator for the London Zoo, Maggie Silver has illustrated several books for children, including Nature Hide & Seek: Woods & Forests. She lives in England.
Marvin Kreitman lives for sex, or at least he lives for women. Charlie Merriweather, on the other hand, loves just the one woman, also called Charlie. Once a week, the two friends meet for a Chinese lunch, contriving never quite to have the conversation they would like to have - about fidelity and womanising, and which makes happier.
ISBN: 978-0-09-943737-6
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Who can you find down on the farm?Based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks` bestselling picture books, What the Ladybird Heard and What the Ladybird Heard Next, children will love lifting the large flaps in this bright and cheery board book to find all their favourite characters. Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh have fallen into a heap of muck (yuk!) and the hairy hog is behind a haystack, but who could that be hiding behind a leaf? Might it be a certain ladybird ...Full of farmyard fun and with a gorgeously glittery cover, Who`s on the Farm? is sure to delight.
Ever wondered how some people seem to have an opinion on every book ever published? Nowadays, there are so many books: how can anyone be well read anymore? Well, help is at hand. Let Henry Hitchings educate you in the invaluable skill of literary bluffing in this survivor`s guide to talking about books you haven`t read. With tips on how to bluff with confidence using quotable insights and invaluable trivia, Henry Hitchings covers all the great books you ought to have read but haven`t got round to yet. If you want to be able to hold your own in a debate about Stephen Hawking or Philip Roth or perhaps you find Shakespeare or Dostoevsky intimidating, then look no further. Including literary heavyweights such as Ulysses, Bleak House and War...
ISBN: 978-1-84854-019-4
Издательство:
Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011
The naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder - especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What`s more, the face appeared to have been shaved after death. In this, his first murder case, Lord Peter untangles the mystery of the corpse in the bath.
If only you knew then what you know Imagine if you could go back ten years and meet your younger self - would you recognise her? What advice would you give? Wear sunscreen. Back away from those PVC trousers. Don`t give that idiot your phone number. Lemon juice won`t bleach your hair - it just attracts wasps. He`s The One - don`t let him get away. For Charlotte Merryweather, there`s no need to imagine. She`s about to find out for real. With some surprising Alexandra Potter`s deliciously enchanting romantic comedy looks at life, love and what might happen if you could turn back time.
ISBN: 978-0-340-95412-6
Издательство:
Hodder Education
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Why is the sea salty? Why do boats float? Why do I feel thirsty? You can find the answers to these and other questions about water and weather in Why Do Raindrops Fall?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13714-0
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. What makes fire burn? Why is water wet? What is air made of? You can find the answers to these and other questions about matter in Why Does Water Freeze?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13712-6
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Why are flowers different colours? How do we know how old a tree is? How can plants grow in deserts? You can find the answers to these and other
ISBN: 978-0-521-13715-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Where do animals live? Why do wolves howl? Can animals hurt me? You can find the answers to these and other questions about animals in Why Do Crocodiles Snap?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13718-8
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. What makes up our galaxy? What is the Milky Way? What is the solar system? You can find the answers to these and other questions about the planets and stars in Why Do the Stars Shine?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13723-2
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. What is magnetism? What is a magnetic field? What are a magnet`s poles? You can find the answers to these and other questions about magnets in Why Do Magnets Attract?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13721-8
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Why do we need forests? Is plastic harmful? Where are gold and gems mined? You can find the answers to these and other questions about the world`s resources in Why Do Diamonds Glitter?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13740-9
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Is the tongue a muscle? How do our bones move? Why do we sneeze? You can find the answers to these and other questions about how the body works in Why
ISBN: 978-0-521-13742-3
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. What is gravity? Why don`t skydivers fall off into space? Do heavy objects fall faster than light objects? You can find the answers to these and other questions about gravity in Why Do Balls Bounce?
ISBN: 978-0-521-13744-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
When a man plunges down a cliff, two adventurous young friends decide to find his killer…While playing an erratic round of golf, Bobby Jones slices his ball over the edge of a cliff. His ball is lost, but on the rocks below he finds the crumpled body of a dying man. With his final breath the man opens his eyes and says, `Why Didn`t They Ask Evans?`Haunted by these words, Bobby and his vivacious companion, Frankie, set out to solve a mystery that will bring them into mortal danger…
ISBN: 9780008196288
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
