Dorling Kindersley — Arms & Armour

29 июня, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Arms & Armour -

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
Innovative, exciting and inspirational
Be an eyewitness to awesome and bloody weapons such as swords, knuckledusters, and pistols — and the equipment used to deflect deadly slashes, blows and bullets.
— See a ceremonial knife from Sudan.
— Find out how far a crossbow could fire an arrow.
— Discover why powder flasks were made of cow horn.
Eyewitness: Arms & Armour is one of the latest titles in this classic series that combines visual brilliance with informative text to provide everything a child needs for projects, reference or just plain old discovery.

ISBN: 9780751364927
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Anne Pearson — Ancient Greece

21 июня, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Ancient Greece - Anne Pearson

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of Ancient Greece, now in a revised paperback edition
The civilization of the Ancient Greeks is one of the most fertile the world has ever known, and the influence of their flourishing arts, philosophy and political ideas can still be seen today. This collection of stunning photographs brings that magnificent past vividly to life.
Starting with Minoan and Mycenaean cultures, the book goes on to look at the siege of Troy, the Golden Age of Athens, the warlike Spartans, and the campaigns of Alexander the Great. It features a Greek family in everyday costume, a hoplite armed for battle, a cutaway model of a Greek farmhouse, exquisite jewellery, and painted vases depicting musicians, dancers, athletes, and the gods that dominated Greek life.
Produced in association with the British Museum, London, Ancient Greece is a unique and absorbing introduction to a glorious civilization.
— Superb colour photographs of armour, jewellery, temples, and much more, offer a unique ‘eyewitness’ view of the history, daily life, beliefs, and achievements of the Ancient Greek civilization
— See the golden ‘Mask of Agamemnon’; the luxurious palaces of Crete; an armed hoplite ready to do battle; the Parthenon Frieze; what a Greek family wore; what the inside of a Greek farmhouse looked like
— Learn how Greek athletes did the long jump; how Odysseus escaped from the cave of the Cyclops; how to play the Greek game of kottabos; who discovered Troy; why Socrates drank hemlock
— Discover the origins of the Hippocratic Oath; what toys Greek children played with; the layout of a typical Greek home; the range of the conquests of Alexander the Great; who the Greek gods were

ISBN: 9780751347388
мягкая обложка, 72 стр.
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Dorling Kindersley — Jungle

11 июня, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Jungle -

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
Innovative, exciting and inspirational
Be an eyewitness to all the action of the rainforest, gibbons swinging through the trees, multi-coloured macaws squawking up in the canopy and insects scurrying down below.
— See remarkable insects of all shapes and sizes.
— Find out a cobra uses toxic venom to kill its prey.
— Discover the secret uses of jungle plants.
Eyewitness: Jungle is one of the latest titles in this classic series that combines visual brilliance with informative text to provide everything a child needs for projects, reference or just plain old discovery.

ISBN: 9780751364880
мягкая обложка, 72 стр.
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Dorling Kindersley — Dog

11 июня, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Dog -

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
Be an eyewitness to the fascinating world of dogs
What makes some dogs good hunters and others perfect playmates? Why do some dogs have jobs, like seeing-eye dogs? What did dogs mean to the ancient Egyptians and what makes the Dalmatian an ‘aristocrat’ among dogs?
Be an eyewitness to this remarkable species and learn everything you need to know about anything to do with dogs. Great for project work, the book also features six extra pages with suggestions for further research, including many websites.

ISBN: 9781405305464
мягкая обложка, 72 стр.
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Steve Parker — Mammal

10 июня, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Mammal - Steve Parker

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
One of the most interesting and studied groups of animals, mammals are adapted to many ways of life — they can swim, walk, fly, live underwater or high up in forest trees. This collection of superb specially commissioned photographs brings their fascinating world vividly to life. Starting with a comparison of the two most famous mammals, humans and chimpanzees, the book describes the evolution and classification of a large variety of mammals, going on to look in detail at their anatomy. It follows a mammal from birth, showing how it grows, and the stages of life. Feeding, suckling, grooming, and playing are also studied.
Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, London, this book is a unique and compelling introduction to mammals’ variety and complexity.
— Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals.
— Stunning, real-life photographs of bushbabies, badgers, wallabies, and more, offer a unique «eyewitness» view of the natural history of animal behaviour and anatomy.
— See how newborn mice develop; what the inside of a molehill looks like; what a whale has inside its mouth; how a chinchilla keeps its fur clean; the only mammals that can fly
— Learn how to recognize mammal footprints, why some animals store food in their cheek pouches; why you are a mammal; how the porcupine frightens its enemies
— Discover how camels can walk on sand; what mammals looked like in the Ice Age; why some mammals have spines instead of fur; what whiskers are for; why a wallaby has a pouch

ISBN: 9780863183409
твердый переплет, 64 стр.
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Brian Cosgrove — Weather

1 июня, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Weather - Brian Cosgrove

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
A spectacular and informative guide to the skies above us, in a revised paperback edition
The ever-changing sky is one of nature’s most fabulous spectacles. This superb collection of photographs, together with specially commissioned models that slice through clouds, fronts, and even hurricanes, explain how the weather works and how it is forecast.
Starting with a brief look at the atmosphere, the book shows how people have tried to understand the weather through the centuries. Learn about the causes and effects of all types of weather conditions, and exactly what is happening in the sky and why. See how a cloud is born, how air circulates, how snow crystals form, and what drives hurricanes — and what it all means for the weather of the future.
If you want to learn how to read the skies with an expert eye, to discover why tomorrow will be wet or dry, or to find out what causes a rainbow, Weather will give you the answers.
— Superb colour photographs of the sky in all kinds of weather conditions, together with specially build 3-D models, offer a unique and revealing view of weather, from clam summer days to the bitter storms of winter
— See the biggest hailstone; inside the eye of a hurricane; a warm front in 3-D; the beauty of a snow crystal; a moon dog; a dust devil
— Learn the difference between a stratus and cumulonimbus cloud; how our weather may change in the future; why tornadoes are so ferocious
— Discover why deserts are dry; how clouds are born; what makes raindrops grow; how to make your own forecast; why the sky is blue

ISBN: 9780751347463
мягкая обложка, 0 стр.
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Carole Stott — Space Exploration

21 мая, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Space Exploration - Carole Stott

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
A spectacular and informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and its atmosphere, now in a new paperback edition
By exploring space, humankind has learnt more about the Universe that surrounds our planet. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs brings these discoveries to life.
Starting with the first rockets that travelled beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, this book tells of the development of spacecraft that enabled people to travel into space. It follows the course of the module that first put a man on the moon, and finally looks at future space exploration. The book reveals exactly what it is like to be a travellor in space, and explores an astronaut’s various roles.
Featuring photographs taken at both the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Space Exploration is a unique and compelling introduction to life in space.
— Original photography of spacecraft both before and after travelling in space and pictures of astronauts in space, offering a unique ‘eyewitness’ view of the history of space exploration and the daily life of astronauts
— See an astronaut repairing an orbiting spacecraft from the outside; the first man on the moon; a fantastic photograph of Titan, Saturn’s largest moon; the satellite tracking device that shows how red deer live
— Learn how satellites in space help us to forecast the weather; about the first birth in space; how an astronaut’s body is affected once re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere
— Discover how a special sleeping-bag helps astronauts to sleep in weightless conditions; how machines used on Earth were developed from material originally used in space; the Large Space Simulator and how it is used to test spacecraft

ISBN: 9780751347500
мягкая обложка, 72 стр.
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Dorling Kindersley — Horse

19 мая, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Horse -

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
Innovative, exciting and inspirational.
Be an eyewitness to the facinating world of horses and ponies — from their origins and breeds to their role in human history.
— See a circus horse performing a trick
— Find Out how shoeing horses has been carried out for hundreds of years
— Discover why a zebra has stripes.
Eyewitness: Horse is one in a new series of paperbacks that combine visual brilliance with informative text, providing everything a child needs for projects, reference or just plain old discovery.

ISBN: 9780751364842
мягкая обложка, 72 стр.
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Susan Margeson — Viking

18 мая, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Viking - Susan Margeson

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
For 300 years, the Vikings took Europe by storm, sacking monasteries and towns in their search for booty and new lands to settle. This collection of superb photographs brings their story vividly to life.
More than just wild pirates, the Vikings were skilled engineers and craftsmen. See their fine jewellery and woodwork, as well as real longships and a reconstruction of a Danish trading ship. Look inside a typical Viking home, andd learn how Viking women spun and wove clothes. See memorial stones inscribed with legends, and trace Viking history from the earliest raids to the introduction of Christianity to Scandinavia.
Featuring many objects from leading museums in Scandinavia, Britain, and Ireland, Viking is a unique and exciting introduction to these daring warriors, explorers and traders.
— Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the daring adventurers of the Viking Age
— Superb colour photographs of Viking ships and swords, clothes and shields, memorial stones and beautiful brooches, offer a unique ‘eyewitness’ view into the lives of the Norsemen and their outstanding achievements
— See a Viking battle-axe; the magnificent ship used in the funeral of a Viking Queen; a Viking fortress; a beautiful ceremonial sledge; the tools of a Swedish swordsmith
— Learn why the goddess Freya cried tears of gold; how longships were made; how Greenland got its name; why walruses were used to make ship ropes; what happened to Thor when he caught the world serpent; how warriors got to Valhalla
— Discover why Erik the Red had to leave Iceland; how Viking women applied for a divorce; how Viking sailors navigated; what was on the menu at a Viking Feast; how to put down an empty drinking-horn; the legend of Sigurd the dragon-slayer

ISBN: 9780751360226
твердый переплет, 64 стр.
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Mr Hugh Hornby — Football

3 мая, 2012 / Автор статьи: admin
Football - Mr Hugh Hornby

Dorling Kindersley / Eyewitness
Be an eyewitness to the beautiful game — includes history of the game, skills and rules and an in-depth look at star players
Did you know that heading a ball in the 1870s could be fatal? Or that goalkeepers train harder than any other player on the pitch?
From stats to obscure facts about the world’s favourite sport, be an eyewitness to the beautiful game.
— See which rules have changed over the years
— Discover why heading a ball in the 1870s could prove fatal
— Find out why goalkeepers train harder than any other player

ISBN: 9781405302999
мягкая обложка, 72 стр.
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