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In this look at ten royals, beginning with Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt and ending with Catherine the Great, each leader's biography is linked with another based on influences, events, and geography. By uncovering these unique and often overlooked[...]New63 pages / colour illustrations / 28 cmprinted textTravel back over thousands of years to explore the first great civilizations: their leaders, their beliefs, their everyday lives. The Ancient World ranges from the splendours of Mesopotamia and China to the majesty of Greece and Rome, and includ[...]In question-and-answer format, this book helps readers understand a variety of creepy crawlies, from those in our own backyards to exotic creatures found in other countries.Insects are the most successful animals on Earth and Science kids: Insects introduces readers to the tiny creatures that fly, scuttle, and lurk in the world around us. Stick insects are masters of disguise, wasps can sting, and ants even have a [...]Fourteen myths and legends from Greece, West Africa, Russia, and other parts of the world.; AL- Main Library ; CA-PYP Library ; CA-PYP Library ; CC-Main Library ; EC-Main Library ; EC-Main LibraryThis is a collection of myths and legends from around the world. From the beauty of "Persephone" and the simple splendour of "Iyadola's Babies" to the majesty of "Balder", these stories touch on themes such as love and death, fools and heroes.Meet ero, a bubbly fellow who will dissolve you to nothing, and say hello to the all-action Units, who just love to measure. Get a load of greedy Multiply, a big guy who hoards numbers together, and stand amazed by mysterious Pi, who goes on and[...]From a riddling sphinx to a monkey who would be king, here are 35 timeless myths and legends from around the world. Meet gods and goddesses from Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, fearsome dragons and a very angry Norse king. Packed with action a[...]A chronological tour of the historical and social events that shaped the Olympics dedicates spreads to specific locations and how the beliefs of participating cultures impacted various competitions.44 pages / color illustrations, color maps / 32 cmprinted textExplores common questions about how and why explorers did what they did when exploring the world.New32 pages / colour illustrations / 28 cmelectronic document32 pages : 22 cm; Questions such as, Who were the first explorers; what was the Silk Road; and, when were the Moon landings? follow the history of exploration through the ages; Originally published: 2005; Includes indexDesigned to amuse and intrigue the young reader, this book combines cartoons with fun facts and simple analogies to provide an introduction to the world of the ancient Greeks asking questions such as: why were the Olympics held?; how did a turtl[...]Answers questions about transportation and vehicles, including "Do airships run on air?" and "Why don't ships sink?"