Books with author NILL

August 24th, ad 79 began as a day like any other or so it seemed to the citizens of pompeii, but the mighty volcano vesuvius was stirring and soon they were fleeing for their lives, as ash and lava swamped their city. Pompeii lay buried for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered by archaeologists. This is the story of a moment in history caught forever.

Frankie is excited to help out at the Sodor Docks, but the other engines are worried about adding a new member to their team. Can they work it out and become friends?The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for grown-ups about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Children aged 2 years and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

Find out about the incredible ancient civilizations of the Americas, right up until the Spanish conquest. Discover the monumental pyramids and mountain cities of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. Explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitlan, learn the pictures of the Mayan language, unearth the history of chocolate, and find out how naughty children were punished with chillis! Peer into the past with amazing illustrations, see some of the most impressive ancient structures in the world, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends with. Packed with information, artefacts, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs brings their worlds to life. The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork. Books you may also enjoy from the DKfindout! series include DKfindout! Ancient Egypt , DKfindout! Ancient Rome and DKfindout! Stone Age .