Books with author Alex De Wolf

What's it really like to live in Kenya? Come and experience a day in the life of ten-year-old Esther who lives in Nairobi. From the moment she gets up to the moment she goes to bed; see inside her home, her school and find out about all the things she does each day, what she does with their friends and what family life is like.A Child's Day in..., six books that explore daily life in an intimate way. Ideal for children aged 7-12 who are studying different cultures. These books bring to life their homes, their school, the games they play, their chores and responsibilities, the food they eat and how they participate as members of their own families and also in the wider community.

How have technology and science helped artists through the years? How do today's artists use technology in their work? What role does technology hold for the future of art? From the invention of the camera obscura through to today’s digital painting and internet art, artists have always used contemporary technology to aid in the creation and display of their work. This book looks at how the creation of paintings, sculpture and engraving have changed over time and how newer mediums from photography to film and even computer games, have changed our perception of how technology can help us express ourselves.

Imagine traveling thousands of miles downriver by boat and encountering deadly poison dart frogs and anacondas as well as friendly pink river dolphins and manatees. A first-person narrative guides readers through the twists and turns of South America's famous Amazon River. Colorful maps and photographs on each page aid navigation, while text offers interesting facts about the peoples and places along the route to the Atlantic Ocean. Important history, geography, and science topics are highlighted, while the uncertain future of the Amazon rainforest and its wildlife is particularly stressed.

What developments in government and society, food and farming, exploration and discovery, science and technology, art and literature, religion, education and entertainment were there in the early modern world of Europe between the years 1500 and 1789, and how did these compare with those made during the same time period in the Islamic world and elsewhere in Africa and Asia? What was happening at the same time in the Americas? Packed with beautiful illustrations, this book, in the Parallel History series for readers upwards of age nine, will help you to explore the early modern world chronologically, with timelines to show you when major events and achievements took place.

The Holocaust is one of the most shocking events of the 20th century and one that continues to resonate today. Its Nazi perpetrators showed no mercy, not even to children and perhaps, as a result, it is often the experiences of the children of this era that speak to us most strongly. This moving and important book explores what happened to children during the Holocaust, from the early persecution of the Jews to the 'final solution'. It also considers the experiences of those who escaped or hid, and those who survived. As the Holocaust moves further away from us in history, it is important to keep it in the consciousness of the next generation. By using the experiences of children, this book is a powerful way to engage the attention and sympathy of young people today.

With more than 600 tree species and 10,000 animal species, the world's second largest rainforest, the Congo rainforest in Central Africa, is truly a lively place to be. In this thoughtful text, various settlements, villages, and indigenous peoples are introduced to readers as well as fascinating, and sometimes dangerous, forest creatures. In fact, hippos cause the most human deaths of any large animal in Africa! The narrator of this Congo adventure explores not just this wild landscape but also safety tips, natural history, and conservation concerns about this important part of the world.

Did you know that the plain-looking bags you use to brew a steaming mug of tea are steeped in fascinating history? This simple drink has caused wars, been smuggled, been the drink of the elite and even resulted ship races across the globe! This book describes the journey tea has taken, from ancient Chinese rituals to an everyday staple drink. Other topics covered are the health aspects of tea, how it is produced, its chemical properties and how it is traded around the world.With bright illustrations and amazing photographs, this is an ideal leisure read, but also perfect for coursework and presentations for key stage 2 readers.

What if you could stop time, forget work and worries, and begin again, right where you left off? In the late twenty-second century, you can—thanks to the Chronosphere. For Raffi Delgado, this “gap year” seems like the perfect holiday, with a luxury apartment and great weather. But something is going terribly wrong, and teenagers are mysteriously disappearing. Now it's up to Raffi and his friends to uncover the dark truths that lie beneath the Chronosophere's surface. But in this police state with plenty to hide, that could be dangerous. The first in a thrilling futuristic sci-fi trilogy.