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Containing ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, 'Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales' includes stories such as 'The Frog Prince', 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'The Swan Princess.'

" Tout n'est pas liberté dans le monde ", et quand ce monde est le Wild, pays farouche et terre glacée, même le loup se sent prisonnier. Jack London, dans ce décor sauvage et cette nature hostile, nous conte l'histoire d'un louveteau qui vient petit à petit à la civilisation et se fait chien. La vie âpre des animaux sauvages et des chasseurs indiens ou blancs de l'Alaska a rarement été peinte avec autant de force et de vérité. Pour écrire ce récit, qui est devenu un classique de la littérature, Jack London s'est inspiré des souvenirs de son séjour dans le Grand Nord.

Simple text describes different kinds of bears, how they behave, what they eat, and where they live.

Focusing on an in-depth exploration of each subject, including habitats and conservation, to provide a deeper understanding of the natural world, this series also includes activities such as creating insect catchers and ideas for exploring rock pools.

An introduction to some of the world's greatest works of art and when they were made - from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces. It is produced in association with the National Gallery, London. It features over 140 stickers of paintings and other works of art to place on the pages.

Discover the tales which inspired famous ballets in this selection of twelve stories, retold especially for readers today. A perfect introduction to the famous ballets. Includes Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Don Quixote. Beautifully produced, with stylish illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert Nanos.

This is the story of two very different sisters - Eliza, who longs to ride into battle against villains and dragons, and Lavender, who would give anything to be a pampered princess. Before the end of the story both of them have had a chance to fulfil their dreams, though not quite in the way they intended . . . Accompanied by their depressed goat, Gertrude, with their granny's warnings about the Black Death ringing in their ears, they head out into the forest and come face to face with an evil count who definitely does not have their best interests at heart . . . For fans of Cressida Cowell and Andy Stanton.

A beautifully presented gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion, this is a fully illustrated collection of retellings of the classic stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from the sword in the stone to the last battle.

Discover the best-loved paintings in the National Gallery, London with this fascinating information book, with over 100 stickers. Learn about the artists and how they worked, and the stories behind the paintings while matching the stickers to their frames. With links to specially selected websites for more information. A fun and interactive way for all ages to learn about and engage with art. Each charmingly illustrated double spread is based upon a simple theme such as children, colour, animals and portraits. New edition of 9780746099995, also available in picture book format 9781474938150.

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Jules Verne (1828-1905) est un écrivain français, dont une grande partie de l'oeuvre est consacrée à des romans d'aventures et de science-fiction (appelés du temps de Jules Verne romans d'anticipation) comme Le Voyage au Centre de la Terre (1864) et Vingt Mille Lieues Sous les Mers (1869). Il fait ses études de rhétorique et de philosophie au Lycée de Nantes, (actuel Lycée Clémenceau) puis des études de droit après le baccalauréat. Il commence à écrire, des poèmes, une tragédie en vers. Il va terminer son droit à Paris en novembre 1848, bien plus intéressé par le théâtre. Il y fait la connaissance d'Alexandre Dumas, qui accepte de monter sa pièce Les Pailles Rompues, en 1850, dans son Théâtre-Historique, où elle y est jouée douze fois. Jules Verne publie ses premières nouvelles dans la revue Le Musée des Les Premiers Navires de la Marine Mexicaine et Un Drame dans les Airs en 1851. En 1852, Il est engagé comme secrétaire au Théâtre- Lyrique. Il publie Maître Zacharius (1854), Un Hivernage dans les Glaces (1855) et Martin Paz (1874).

A beautiful edition of Homer's classic tale from Ancient Greece, vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic, stylish illustrations bring to life brave Odysseus' encounters with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops... A beautiful gift for any child who loves adventure stories.

Odborníkmi zostavená publikácia obsahuje množstvo presných zobrazení, ktoré napomôžu ľahkej identifikácii pozorovaných prírodných objektov. Kniha je užitočný spoločník pre každého, kto má prírodu rád a vždy si v nej kládol otázku: "Čo je to tam?". Publikácia pozostáva z viac ako 500 detailných opisov kvetov, stromov, vtákov a hmyzu. Inšpirujte sa týmto sprievodcom prírodou a odhaľujte tajomstvá prírody okolo vás. Slovenské vydanie publikácie nakladateľstva Usborne.

This title provides an in-depth exploration of bird watching, including habitats and conservation, to provide a deeper understanding of the natural world. Activities are also included, such as creating a bird feeder.

Am Meer gibt es viel zu entdecken. Der Naturführer stellt Muscheln, Krebse, Vögel und andere Strandbewohner mit Fotos und Illustrationen vor und beschreibt ihre typischen Merkmale. So lernen Kinder, sie zu erkennen und zu bestimmen. Dazu erfahren sie das Wichtigste über das Leben am und im Meer.