Jerome Martin

Mitä on historia ja milloin se alkoi? Mihin katosi seitsemän päivää vuonna 1752?Tiesitkö, että yli 30 erityyppistä gladiaattoria taisteli antiikin Rooman areenoilla? Ja voitko kuvitella, että tuiki tavallinen pulu pelasti 1. maailmansodassa ihmishenkiä ja ansaitsi urhoollisuusmitalin!Suositun lasten tietokirjasarjan viides osa kertoo sata mielenkiintoista tärppiä historiasta. Runsas tietopaketti on täynnä havainnollistavia kuvia ja tarkasti rajattuja yksityiskohtia. Kirja avaa lapselle kiehtovia näkökulmia historiaan, sen uskomattomiin ja huvittaviinkin tapahtumiin ja siihen, kuinka pienillä asioilla voi olla kauaskantoiset seuraukset. Elävästi ja hauskasti kirjoitettu teos herättää uteliaisuuden, vastaa loputtomaan tiedonjanoon ja saa lukijan henkäisemään ihmetyksestä! Tämä opus koukuttaa myös aikuisen.

Who were the Maya? Where did they live? Why did they build tall stone temples? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts about the Maya in this engaging information book. With simple text, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs, plus internet links to specially selected websites.

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

100 spännande och fascinerande fakta med syfte att inspirera och lära barn om miljön.På varje uppslag i boken finns ett påstående, t.ex. Återvunna jeans kan värma byggnader , Forskare stickar tröjor för att rädda pingviner , Att äta mindre kött sparar vatten eller Att skydda skog kan skydda havet . Varje påstående förklaras med flera korta texter och en mängd bilder. Rädda planeten är den åttonde titeln i den enormt uppskattade serien 100 fantastiska fakta. Tidigare böcker har handlat om naturvetenskap, rymden, människokroppen, mat, historia, jorden och havet.

Miten avaruuden pölystä muotoutui Maa? Mitkä olivat maapallon historian tylsimmät miljardi vuotta? Voitko kuvitella, että Maan ytimen sisältämällä kullalla voisi päällystää koko maapallon? Ja tiesitkö, että puut ujostelevat ja hiekka laulaa - ja että ilman Kuuta maapallomme hoippuisi holtittomasti? Suositun lasten tietokirjasarjan uusin osa kertoo sata kiinnostavaa ja kummastuttavaa tärppiämaapallostamme. Havainnollistavat kuvat ja tarkasti rajatut yksityiskohdat tukevatymmärtämistä. Kirja avaa lapselle kiehtovia näkökulmia maapallon geologiaan ja historiaan sekä planeettamme erikoisiin ilmiöihin. Hätkähdyttävät faktat ja syy-seuraussuhteet saavat lukijan pohtimaan myös ihmisen roolia maapallollamme. Elävästi ja hauskasti kirjoitettu teos pitää otteessaan, vastaa loputtomaan tiedonjanoon ja saa lukijan henkäisemään ihmetyksestä!

Kukapa ei haluaisi tietää, miten maailman korkein pilvenpiirtäjä pysyy pystyssä. Tai mitä yhteistä on kynällä ja timantilla. Entä kuka varastikaan Einsteinin aivot? Suosittu, inspiroiva lasten tietokirja kertoo hauskasti ja elävästi sata tärppiä luonnontieteiden eri aloilta. Tuhti tietopaketti on täynnä havainnollistavia kuvia ja tarkasti rajattuja tietoiskuja, joissa kerrotaan ihmeellisestä ja monimuotoisesta ympäristöstämme. Kirja avaa lapselle aivan uuden maailman aina solutasolta avaruuteen, herättää uteliaisuuden ja vastaa loputtomaan tiedonjanoon. Tämä opus koukuttaa myös aikuisen!

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

Denne boken er en skattkiste av en faktabok med morsomme illustrasjoner og lettlest tekst. Den inneholder 100 spennende og fascinerende fakta som på en leken og fargerik måte inspirerer til å lære mer om naturvitenskap. Boken innledes med en kort forklaring om hva naturvitenskap er, og hvilke områder som inngår. Deretter følger 100 fakta som presenteres i form av en påstand – for eksempel at alt liv på jorda kan spores tilbake til samme organisme, at teleskop ser tilbake i tid, at biler kan drives med kokosnøtter, at to tredjedeler av alle sommerfuglarter ikke har blitt oppdaget ennå, og at universet er alt som finnes. Deretter blir hver påstand forklart mer inngående. Boken gir en strålende og omfattende introduksjon til et viktig skolefag, men gir også viktig allmennkunnskap. Ideell for faktaglade lesere fra 8 år og oppover. Boken inngår i den bestselgende og prisbelønte «100 fantastiske fakta»-serien.

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

A book to inspire wonder and awe about one of the harshest, most remote places on Earth - the frozen Arctic. All kinds of animals live and thrive in this icy place, but their homes are under threat from global warming and other looming disasters. This books shows how things were, how things are, and will inspire young readers to care for their planet. Take a tour through this extreme region, to see how it changes as the seasons turn.

How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing sporting achievements. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Denne boken er en skattkiste av en faktabok med morsomme illustrasjoner og lettlest tekst. Den inneholder 100 spennende og fascinerende fakta som på en leken og fargerik måte inspirerer til å lære mer om verdensrommet. På hvert oppslag i boken finnes en påstand, for eksempel:- Universet er så stort at vi ikke engang vet hvor stort det er.- Fra den internasjonale romstasjonen kan man se 15 solnedganger per dag.- Mer enn en million jordkloder får plass inni solen.- Et budskap til utenomjordiske vesener er blitt sendt ut i verdensrommet. En lærerik og underholdende bok for store og små forskere!

En perfekt faktabok för den kunskapstörstande!Visste du att skidåkning uppfanns flera tusen år före skriftspråket eller att det finns tjugofem olika sätt att vinna Tour de France? Visste du att tv-sändningen för en match i amerikansk fotboll varar i tre timmar men att den faktiska speltiden bara är omkring elva minuter? Visste du att nästan alla curlingstenar kommer från Aisla Craig en liten skotsk ö eller att basket uppfanns av en idrottslärare som ville sysselsätta sina elever under vintern? Detta och mycket mer kan du läsa om i denna spännande och lärorika faktabok om sport.

Whether you want to dash off a limerick, ponder a sonnet or plot an epic poem, this write-in activity book is here to help. Each page is bursting with tips and inspiration for writing all kinds of poems – and inventing brand new styles too. With links to websites where you can listen to many of the poems in this book, and find more helpful writing tips.

Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

Vet du hva mørk materie er, hvor raskt dinosauren Tyrannosaurus rex kunne løpe eller hva det er som lyser om natten i sumper? Dette, og veldig mye mer, kan du lese om i denne spennende, overraskende og lærerike faktaboken om ting som (nesten) ingen vet. Forskere og historikere har oppdaget mye om vår fortid, vår fremtid og hvordan verden fungerer, men MYE er fortsatt ukjent. Denne spennende boken er fylt med 100 fascinerende og oppsiktsvekkende påstander som viser oss litt av den enorme mengden av vitenskapelige fakta som bare venter på å bli avdekket. Hver påstand i boken forklares med flere korte tekster og fargerike illustrasjoner. Boken inngår i serien «100 fantastiske fakta», og passer for alle nysgjerrige og vitebegjærlige barn fra cirka 9 år og oppover.