Matt Ralphs

"En välgjord, trevlig och vacker bok... Faktatexterna är intressanta och portioneras ut runt bilderna... Det finns en uppsjö av fordonsböcker för unga läsare. Fantastiska fordon är en av de vackrare och mest hoppingivande."BTJ, Ulf Hyltén-Cavallius, 4 av 5 "En superfin och intressant bok som skapar nyfikenhet och intresse för allt spännande som presenteras men också för hur framtidens fordon kommer att se ut."Bil & Bostad, Anna Öberg "En innehållsrik faktabok som passar utmärkt till barn som är intresserade av teknik och fordon."Barnboksfamiljen Fordon från forntid till nutid!En imponerande bok i stort format om fordon som har förändrat världen för oss människor. Följ med på en resa i tiden och upptäck 50 banbrytande fordon. De första fordonen drevs fram av vinden eller drogs av oxar eller hästar. De gjorde så att människor kunde göra längre resor, bedriva handel med andra länder, sprida kultur och nyheter. Sedan dess har fordonen utvecklats enormt med hjälp av teknik, fantasi och vetenskap. En del fordon transporterar oss, vissa är byggda för att utforska och andra för att skydda och hjälpa oss. Fantastiska fordon visar utvecklingen från bronsåldersvagnar till marsbilar. Varje fordon presenteras på ett uppslag med kortfakta samt fördjupande texter om historia, uppbyggnad, betydelse samt hur de har förändrat världen och hur de kan påverka framtiden. Fascinerande illustrationer bjuder in läsaren.

Annie’s family work hard to survive on their Ohio farm. Annie’s happiest when hunting game with her pa, and she doesn’t care one bit that it’s not the kind of thing girls are meant to do. When tragedy strikes, the family is thrown into deepest poverty. Until one day, Annie dares to pick up Pa’s old rifle, and find a way to feed her starving family. As the family’s fortunes worsen, Annie is sent away to work, and life becomes an ever greater struggle. Yet Annie has the courage and pluck to survive – and her brilliance with a rifle starts to gain her more than just turkeys for the pot. Can Annie’s amazing skills take her all the way to fame and fortune? An inspiring novel based on the incredible life of sharpshooting star Annie Oakley.

Travel back in time to discover the secrets of mummies and other human remains from around the world.

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world.

Genfortællinger af mere end 30 spændende fortællinger om de nordiske myter, både dem vi kender, og de mere ukendte, fra den nordiske mytologi. De retro-agtige illustrationer spiller utrolig flot sammen med de spændende fortællinger. Bogen indeholder en indholdsfortegnelse, ordliste og stikordsregister.Resultatet er en yderst indbydende, charmerende og lærerig børne-fagbog, som jeg vil anbefale til anskaffelse til samtlige børnebiblioteker og PLC'er.LEKTØRUDTALELSEN målgruppe: 7+

Jump on a wild ride across the cosmos in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, a story-driven action-adventure with a fresh take on everyone's favorite ragtag group of legendary heroes. When the Guardians accidentally set off a chain reaction of catastrophic events, Star-Lord must live up to his skills, resolve, and swagger to hold this combustible band of misfits together. With half the galaxy after them and some of the most powerful entities in the universe on the loose, what could go wrong? Embark on the epic journey behind the scenes of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy in this beautiful hardback book. Accompanied by fascinating insights from the talented artists and developers behind the game, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Art of the Game features exclusive concept artwork and final designs of the characters, costumes, gear, ships, creatures, planets, and environments that make up its vast universe.

A beautiful collection of illustrated Norse myths and legends retold for a new generation.Action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come to life in this compendium of Norse myths. Explore the ancient stories told by the Vikings in this exciting new retelling -- it's the perfect introduction for kids ages 7-9 who have an interest in mythology. Inside this stunning illustrated storybook for kids you'll discover: - Compelling profiles of a wide variety of characters of Norse legends, complete with a reference section that sets the stories in context. - Twenty enthralling myths -- some well-known, some less well-known -- from Odin to Baldur. - A map of the Norse lands and a pronunciation guide. - Original and stylized illustrations by award-winning artist Katie Ponder on every page -- a perfect gift book for kids interested in art, myths, or history. Meet Thor, Loki, Freja, and all the other Norse Gods Journey into the mythical world of Nordic folklore Kids can explore the stories of mythical figures like Thor, the god of thunder who disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge and retrieve his powerful hammer, Mj lnir, and how Sif, the goddess of fertility had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Engaging imagery for each myth by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder will immerse readers into the stories. This Norse mythology book for kids also includes feature pages profiling the gods and goddesses, giving context to the history behind the myths. A reference section provides key background information like Norse cosmology, facts and a pronunciation guide. Featuring beautiful foil lettering on the cover and stunning illustrations throughout, Norse Myths is the perfect gift for kids to explore the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. More myths and legends to uncoverIf you loved Norse Myths, be sure to check out the other title in this series called Greek Myths. This volume explores more than 30 enthralling new retellings of your favorite Greek myths -- and some you may not have heard before It's complete with a reference section to provide context and a handy pronunciation guide.

Be greater, be yourself as Miles Morales swings onto the scene in his own video game for the first time. Learning the ropes as Spider-Man in Peter Parker's absence, Miles must find the balance between keeping his new home, Harlem, safe and rising up to take on new challenges and enemies that test his abilities and loyalties to the limit. The creative process of this much-anticipated game is captured in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - The Art of the Game. This lush, hardback book showcases the remarkable concept art and in-game renderings created by the talented development team creating the game in collaboration with Marvel. Characters, locations, tech, gadgets, Spider suits and much more are presented in all their incredible detail, accompanied by unique insights from the artists and developers behind the game.

Fall under the spell of witches throughout the ages in this magical illustrated guide. Magic and witchcraft have fascinated people for thousands of years. From their black cats to their flying broomsticks, they are both powerful and mysterious. But were witches evil or kind? And could they really cast a spell on you? From Ancient Mesopotamian priests to modern day Wiccans, find out the truth about witches throughout history and across the globe, in this spellbinding book filled with myths, legends and magic.

Making new friends is hard, especially at a new school in a new town. Instead of sitting alone at break time, Jake wishes he could be up in the sky, in the cockpit of one of the old planes he loves. Then he meets someone who actually knows what that's like - who has actually flown a Spitfire - and suddenly Jake's days don't seem quite so empty. Is there blue sky up ahead? Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful books with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top childrens authors and developed with Literacy expert and Series Editor Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support childrens personal development. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to stories with the right depth and complexity for them, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to relationships education and support literacy skills.

Find out about Felix Baumgartner’s daredevil life of skydiving and BASE jumping in this thrilling biography. Detailing his attempt at the highest ever skydive, this incredible book includes photographs taken by Felix as he jumped to earth from the edge of space. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A biography Curriculum links:

Where do people live? This photographic non-fiction book looks at the variety of places that can be called home from houses and apartments to caravans and boats! Where do people live? This photographic non-fiction book looks at the variety of places that can be called home, from houses and apartments to caravans and boats!Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Children can recap different types of homes featured in the book on pages 14–15.Text type: A simple information bookCurriculum links: Geography