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An introduction to the world's growing population and globalisation, covering topics such as population growth, migration and refugees, free movement, globalisation, food miles and international cooperation.
Planet Under Pressure: How Is an Increasing Population Changing the World, and How Can You Help?
Nancy Dickmann
Welbeck Children's Books
2021
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An engaging introduction to the world's growing population and globalization, the challenges that presents, and the consequences for the natural world. "This bright and colorful nonfiction book covers the serious topics...concisely and in easy-to-understand language....It presents each topic in a nonpolitical way with just enough information to educate the reader but not overwhelm them....could also be used by teachers to start meaningful conversations in their classrooms..."--School Library Connection, Recommended Covering topics such as the global food chain and food miles, the gap between the world's richest and poorest people, transportation, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the topic. From the book: In an ideal world, the Earth's resources would be shared out equally. But the sad truth is that they aren't. Many people live a comfortable life, with everything they need. Others scrape by, with no money for luxuries. And many people live in poverty, facing a daily challenge to survive.
My Stem Day - Technology: Packed with Fun Facts and Activities!
Nancy Dickmann
Welbeck Children's Books
2021
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My Stem Day: Technology explains everything about the gadgets and machines you come across in everyday life. Have you ever wondered how a radio works? Or what's inside a light bulb? Or how machines can read barcodes? Technology is one of the four branches of STEM. It is all about making useful devices and finding new ways of doing things. Technology con be simple, like a wheel or a pencil. It can also be, complex, like a supercomputer or on airplane. This book, and the entire MY STEM DAY series, is packed with amazing challenges and do-at-home experiments with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for the activities and bite-size text detailing scientific facts and stats. The series is endorsed by a leading STEM educational consultant Technology everywhere All day long, technology makes our lives easier. The experts who design our gadgets and machines continue to develop new technologies all the time. New technology often starts with a simple idea about how to make a job easier. Teams of scientists, engineers, and designers work together to create a product. It often takes many years of patiently testing, tweaking the design, then testing again.... Think about what you've learned so far. Can you find other examples of technology in your daily life? Do you think you might design the world's next groundbreaking invention? Make sketches of your new idea. The sky's the limit
Come on a journey around the globe to eat bread of the dead, walk barefoot across red hot coals, and race dragons along the river. Explore festivals that celebrate food, history, culture, and religion in a dizzying variety of ways: meet horse-riding gauchos, act out a pirate invasion, party in a parade, or how about burning a Viking longboat? You can throw tomatoes, enjoy a monkey feast, and see dazzlingly intricate ice sculptures. From 60-feet-high towers of buns to camel racing, there's a festival for everything. Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 festivals, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of festivals that take place all across the world, from the more familiar to those you might never have heard of before. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year. Focus spreads will explore subjects such as worldwide festivals, ancient festivals and dressing up.
Can a drum tell the news? How do you play a carrot? Can you turn a cave's stalactites into an organ? (Spoiler alert: yes, you can!) Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the family tree of musical instruments, Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments is a visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don't. Discover traditional instruments from various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians, such as the Wintergatan Marble Machine and the eerie-sounding Earth harp.Feel inspired to make some noise? Explore the 'make your own' sections to create your own instruments from things around the home.
Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It’s Celebrated Across the GlobeIt's autumn and Luna is preparing for a spook-tacular Halloween with her family and friends. Join them to learn more about how and why it is celebrated!Get into the Halloween spirit with Celebrations & Festivals: Halloween, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book designed for children. This engaging and informative book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the history and significance of Halloween and other related festivals that share the same themes, all told with a gentle, age-appropriate voice.Meet Luna, her little brother Oliver, their parents, their dog Rafferty and their little black cat, Midnight! Together, they get ready for a happy Halloween by visiting a pumpkin patch, navigating a corn maze and making spooky props to decorate their house with. Luna has plenty of fun with her friends, too; carving jack-o-lanterns, baking sweet treats, having a Halloween party with festive games, making costumes, going 'trunk-or-treating' and finally, going 'trick-or-treating' on Halloween night!Halloween doesn't have to be too scary – this book can help those who are afraid to understand and demystify the traditions and symbols associated with it so they can join in the fun, too! Follow young relatable characters and their parents as they celebrate the spooky season, spreading joy and fun throughout the community Discover the origins of Halloween and how it has evolved into the celebrations we have today Create your own decorations and party pieces, including a pumpkin piñata and spooky cobweb decorations Follow the recipe to make some tasty banana ghost pops With 16 pages of extra non-fiction content, including quizzes and activities that bring the learning experience to life, encouraging young minds to engage, create, and understand the cultural significance of Halloween and related festivals around the worldPerfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book celebrates diversity, inclusion and all the fun of Halloween.Discover more with other titles in the brilliant Celebrations & Festivalsseries!
Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It's Celebrated Across the GlobeIt's fall, and Luna is gearing up for a spook-tacular Halloween with her family and friends. Join them to discover more about how and why we celebrate this exciting holiday Get into the Halloween spirit with Celebrations & Festivals: Halloween, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book made for kids. This engaging and informative book takes young readers on a colorful journey through the history and significance of Halloween and other related festivals that share similar themes, all told with a gentle, kid-friendly voice.Meet Luna, her little brother Oliver, their parents, their dog Rafferty, and their black cat, Midnight Together, they get ready for a fun-filled Halloween by visiting a pumpkin patch, navigating a corn maze, and making spooky decorations for their home. Luna also has fun with her friends; carving jack-o'-lanterns, baking sweet treats, throwing a Halloween party with festive games, making costumes, going trunk-or-treating, and, of course, trick-or-treating on Halloween night Halloween doesn't have to be too scary--this book helps kids who might be afraid understand and enjoy the traditions and symbols of Halloween so they can join in the fun too Follow relatable characters and their parents as they celebrate Halloween, spreading joy and fun throughout the community. Discover the origins of Halloween and how it's become the holiday we know today. Create your own decorations and party pieces, like a pumpkin pi ata and spooky cobwebs. Try out a tasty recipe for banana ghost pops. Enjoy 16 extra pages of non-fiction content, including quizzes and activities that bring the learning to life, encouraging kids to engage, create, and understand the cultural significance of Halloween and related festivals around the world.Perfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book celebrates diversity, inclusion, and all the fun of Halloween.Discover more with other titles in the amazing Celebrations & Festivals series
Only in the Pacific Northwest: Weird and Wonderful Facts about the Pacific Northwest
Nancy Dickmann
Wide Eyed Editions
2025
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Only in the Pacific Northwest takes you to a land known for fiery volcanoes, mighty mountains, rugged coastline, and lush rainforest. Explore this spectacular scenery and so much more by way of quickfire facts, amazing illustrations, and colorful maps. Island-hop along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, trek through the largest temperate rainforest in the world, and climb the space needle in Seattle as you explore this unique and diverse region. You'll learn the history of the area's Indigenous people, meet the animals that call the PNW home, and discover how famous locals have changed the world. Each of the region's major cities and areas is covered in this comprehensive rundown of the Pacific Northwest, from Portland and Vancouver to the Columbia Plateau and the Cascade Mountain Range. Get a dose of the Pacific Northwest's fascinating past from a history timeline, and spot your vacation highlights on infographic maps. Wildlife, culture, trailblazers, and the quirkier side of the Pacific Northwest are all explored on dedicated spreads--just like the Pacific Northwest itself, this book has it all Only in the Pacific Northwest is the latest in the postcard-perfect Only in series, showcasing the best that America has to offer.
Lonely Planet Kids Amazing Ancient World Atlas
Nancy Dickmann
Lonely Planet Global Limited
2023
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Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today!From the Persian Empire to Ancient China, the Stone Age to Ancient Egypt, this definitive guide to our ancient world takes kids on a tour across our historical planet and explains the movement of early humans; the first settlements; lost civilizations; archaeologists at work; technological innovations; writing systems and so much more. Bursting with vibrant imagery, photography, and original artwork, budding history buffs can use the awesome maps and timeline to navigate their way through our fascinating past. Inside Amazing Ancient World Atlas:- Comprehensive historical coverage for kids arranged continent by continent from the evolution of humans to extinct tribes, epic empires and even the world's first superpower- Lost cultures, civilizations and societies explained with historical and geographical context to support comprehension and learning- Handy maps, original artwork and wow-factor photographs to keep young readers entertained- Weird and wonderful historical facts for kids to impress their friends with- Covers cultures, civilizations and societies across Western Asia; Central, Southern & Eastern Asia; Europe; Africa; North America; South America; Australia & Oceania Amazing Ancient World Atlas is written by Nancy Dickmann and is the third in Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Atlas series (including the Amazing World Atlas and the Amazing Night Sky Atlas). Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, curious minds will cherish this treasury of ancient history. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today From the Persian Empire to Ancient China, the Stone Age to Ancient Egypt, this definitive guide to our ancient world takes kids on a tour across our historical planet and explains the movement of early humans; the first settlements; lost civilizations; archaeologists at work; technological innovations; writing systems and so much more. Bursting with vibrant imagery, photography, and original artwork, budding history buffs can use the awesome maps and timeline to navigate their way through our fascinating past. Inside Amazing Ancient World Atlas: - Comprehensive historical coverage for kids arranged continent by continent from the evolution of humans to extinct tribes, epic empires and even the world's first superpower- Lost cultures, civilizations and societies explained with historical and geographical context to support comprehension and learning- Handy maps, original artwork and wow-factor photographs to keep young readers entertained- Weird and wonderful historical facts for kids to impress their friends with- Covers cultures, civilizations and societies across Western Asia; Central, Southern & Eastern Asia; Europe; Africa; North America; South America; Australia & Oceania Amazing Ancient World Atlas is written by Nancy Dickmann and is the third in Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Atlas series (including the Amazing World Atlas and the Amazing Night Sky Atlas). Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, curious minds will cherish this treasury of ancient history. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore
Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers the background and history of astronomy, travelling around the world to discover the different stories cultures have told about the night sky and the influence the Moon, the stars and the movement of the planets have had on their people. Expert insights come from David Hawksett, a science writer, lecturer and researcher who has previously worked as the Science & Technology Consultant at Guinness World Records and written for Sky at Night Magazine.Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas will inspire budding astronomers and excite them for a lifetime of looking to the skies.Contents includes: Introduction to the Night SkyHistory of stargazingHow to use a telescopeConstellationsSeasons in the SkyThe ZodiacPatterns in the Sky - a global guidePlanetsStarsSupernovasBlack HolesNebulasMeteor ShowersEclipsesNight sky legends from around the worldAbout Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore
A visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world. Grouped into percussion instruments, wind, and string, as well as the weird and wonderful that defy categorization, readers will discover how they are all related to each other in 'families', and enjoy exploring the musical family tree as a foldout poster.
A visual celebration of the huge variety of festivals that take place all across the world. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.