Children will be amazed by the explosive world of volcanoes in this book, perfect for children who are proficient readers.
Volcanologist Rosa Carelli and her son Carlo are caught up in the dramatic events unfolding as Mount Vesuvius re-awakens. Readers will follow their story while learning about volcanoes of the world, from Krakatoa to Yellowstone. The book also goes back in time to when people in Ancient Rome tried to escape from Pompeii as Vesuvius erupted.
In the Shadow of the Volcano is a 'Reading Alone' reader, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads is a three-level reading scheme that helps children become confident readers, featuring engaging and illustrated topics. DK Reads is created in consultation with literacy experts and adheres to levelled reading scheme guidelines so the grammar, vocabulary, and content are spot on for each stage.
DK Reads proves that good reads build great readers.
India has been home to many great empires, but one of the greatest was one of the first. The Mauryans ruled India more than 2,000 years ago. They left few physical traces, however, and their remarkable achievements were largely forgotten.
One name survived: Emperor Ashoka was celebrated for spreading the Buddhist faith in South Asia. This book reveals the full story of Ashoka, and the dynasty who ruled India for barely 130 years yet had an enduring influence on its history.
A part of the Great Empires series which covers a particular empire or regional series of empires. Each title charts its history from its rise to its eventual fall. Concise text and supporting boxes explore the reasons for the empire's success-and its failure-and explain the mechanics of governing the empire and the experience of living under it.
When Tyler and his family are putting up the Christmas decorations, Tyler takes a look at the broken Christmas-tree angel, and asks, ""Why are they always pink? Aren't there any black angels?"" It's a question no one can answer. Tyler's friend Carl manages to provide a solution late on Christmas Day.
One of an action packed series of mystery and adventure stories interwoven with plenty of puzzles to solve, this book gives extra clues as well as complete answers at the back of the book.
A basic introduction to baby animals, including tiger cubs, baby kangaroos, wolf cubs, puppies and polar bear cubs. The book uses pictures and text to explain what each baby animal is like and what it does in the first days, weeks or months of its life.
All your favourite nursery rhymes seen as never before with a cast of cute and cuddly dinosaurs playing the leading roles!
With favourite nursery rhymes including Oh the Grand Old Duke of York and Little Miss Muffet, as well as singalong classics such as the Wheels on the Bus and If You're Happy and You Know It, children will love this adorable and unique collection - rhyme time has never been such fun!
Contains: Row, row, row your boat; Oh, the Grand old Duke of York; Little Miss Muffet; Jack and Jill; Doctor Foster; One, two buckle my shoe; The Wheels on the Bus; Round and round the garden; Mary, Mary; Humpty Dumpty; I'm a Little teapot; If you're happy and you know it; Lavender's blue; Ring a ring a roses; Twinkle Twinkle and Rock-a-bye Baby.
This work reveals scores of magic tricks in a picture-strip, which explains in simple steps how each trick is set up and performed. Only the simplest props are used, which can be found around the house or in high-street shops. There are also tips for throwing a magic party.
Peer through the die-cut windows in each page of this interactive book to find out who is playing what. Anyone can be the Music Man in this joyful adaptation of the classic nursery song, and everyone can join in making music together! All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
