Nancy Dickmann

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!

What is it like to live in or visit Germany? What makes Germany’s culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Germany and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world's favorite children's games. Let's Play is a gorgeously illustrated collection of games from all around the world for children to discover and enjoy. Games for 1 player to 5 players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe. The exciting array of games includes: solo puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea) big party game Catch the Dragon's Tail (China) head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American) hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan) Additional sections give the background to classic games like Tag and Hide-and-seek and talk readers through making games of their own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer. The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the fun will be, too

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favourite children’s games, to play by yourself, with family or friends! Let's Play is a joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for one player to five players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe. The exciting array of games includes: solo puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea) big party game Catch the Dragon’s Tail (China) head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American) hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan) Additional sections give you the background to classic games like tag and hide-and-seek and talk you through making games of your own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer.The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the fun will be, too!

Den förhistoriska världen var mer fantastisk än vad man först kan tro. Från bältdjur stora som bilar, till den ikoniska T-rexen, kan vi lära oss om livet de här otroliga däggdjuren, dinosaurierna och vattendjuren levde. Med fascinerande fakta och häpnadsväckande illustrationer i naturlig storlek.

What is it like to live in or visit England? What makes England’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of England's people.

Vad ska det bli för väder? Fakta om väderprognoser handlar om hur meteorologer gör när de förutser vädret. Läsaren får lära sig om hur data från väderstationer, radartorn, satelliter och väderballonger sammanställs till prognoser som visas på teve, i tidningen eller i en app.Nypons lättlästa faktaböcker är framtagna för de mest läsovana eleverna. Med lite text men mycket bilder uppmuntrar böckerna till läsning. Tack vare den lättillgängliga formen, det enkla språket och de intressanta ämnena väcker böckerna läslust hos såväl yngre som äldre läsare. Gemensamt är också att de har en innehållsförteckning och ibland förekommer mycket enkla diagram, som i en traditionell faktabok. Färg och form är speciellt framtaget för att locka till vidare läsning.Nancy Dickmann kommer från USA och bor idag i England. Hon har skrivit fler än 150 faktaböcker för barn, framförallt om historia och vetenskap. Innan hon blev författare jobbade hon länge med barnböcker på bokförlag.