A bold and brilliant novel about love, lies and redemption, from award-winning author, Jenny Valentine – one of the greatest YA voices of her generation.
Iris's father, Ernest, is at the end of his life and she hasn't even met him. Her best friend, Thurston, is somewhere on the other side of the world. Everything she thought she knew is up in flames.
Now her mother has declared war and means to get her hands on Ernest's priceless art collection. But Ernest has other ideas. There are things he wants Iris to know after he's gone. And the truth has more than one way of coming to light.
From the TREASURE HUNTERS series, a look at tombs and burial places down the ages, such as prehistoric graves, the curse of the pharaohs, the face of Agamemnon, the tombs of the Rose City, ship graves and unsolved mysteries. Illustrated in colour by Colin Sullivan.
""Roman Myths and Legends"" consists of five, action-packed, retellings of popular myths - Janus, Romulus and Remus, Horatio, Dido and Aeneas and Pomona.
Following the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Like the other Sasek classics, This is Edinburgh is a facsimile edition of the original book that is still timely and current in every way. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make the book a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember it from their childhood. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a ""This is ... Today"" page at the back of the book. M. Sasek has captured the very spirit, pride, and grandeur of one of the noblest places on earth in This is Edinburgh, first published in 1961. Sasek is right at home in Scotland, with its famous sights, unique character, and iconic traditions of kilt and tartan, pipes and pipers, whisky and haggis.
Why does Noah look surprised? Lift the flaps to find out! A delightful, interactive retelling of the story of Noah for the very young. With lots of flaps throughout and something special to discover under each one.
From rubbish-filled streets and gone-off food to bloody gladiator fights and deadly punishments, daily life in Rome was really rotten. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in ancient Rome.
This book contains the following Usborne titles: What's biology all about?, What's chemistry all about? and What's physics all about? An accessible and informative guide to physics, chemistry and biology, how they work and how they apply to everyday life. Covers all the key science topics including electricity, the periodic table and the human body. Includes simple experiments and internet-links to recommended websites to find out more. Illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams.
From the devious Daleks to the weird Weeping Angels and the sinister Cybermen, this title features 100 scariest monsters. It presents the facts and stats on the fearsome scary monsters.
