Books with author alan-brown-andrew-langley

KINGFISHER KNOWLEDGE TAKES READERS INTO THE HEART OF A SUBJECT. STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHS AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING DIGITAL ARTWORK CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF EACH TOPIC, WHILE COMPELLING TEXT GUIDES THE READER THROUGH A WEALTH OF INFORMATION. EACH CHAPTER ENCOURAGES THE READER TO DISCOVER MORE THROUGH LINKS TO WEB SITES, BOOKS, AND PLACES TO VISIT AND ALSO SUGGESTS POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. KFK HURRICANES, TSUANAMIS, AND NATURAL DISASTERS BRINGS YOU FACE-TO-FACE WITH NATURE'S MOST DESTRUCTIVE AND TERRIFYING FORCES-FROM EARTHQUAKES TO DEADLY DISEASES. DISCOVER HOW OUR PLANET'S RESTLESS SURFACE CAN TRIGGER KILLER TSUNAMIS AND CAUSE VOLCANOES TO ERUPT EXPLOSIVELY. FIND OUT WHY FLOODS ARE THE WORLD'S GREATEST NATURAL KILLER AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TORNADOES AND HURRICANES STRIKE CITIES AND TOWNS. YOU'LL ALSO LEARN ABOUT HOW PEOPLE TRY TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THESE CATASTROPHIC EVENTS

Did prehistoric people and the ancient civilizations understand health and disease? Did they make any advances in medical knowledge? This books explains that humans faced new challenges when they began to live together in large communities. It shows how some physicians realized that disease might have natural causes, not supernatural ones, and so could be treated by natural methods and prevented by improving public health.

The story of Alexander is one of ambition, conquest and glory. By the time he died aged 32, in 323 BC, he was leader of an empire extending from Greece in the west to India in the east. His remarkable personality shines through this heroic story of battles, sieges and victories. Other titles in the series: Amelia Earhart Captain Cook Cleopatra Eric the Red Galileo Gandhi Hans Christian Andersen Henry Ford Roald Dahl Thomas Edison William Shakespeare

The history, art, and architecture of the Renaissance -- and the genius of one of the period's most central figures -- have never been more accessible or engrossing! This exceptional kit focuses on Leonardo da Vinci's early childhood and his development as a painter, scientist, and inventor. It brings the Renaissance to life and introduces children to one of the most creative minds in history. Art, mathematics, history, reading -- this fun, interactive kit has it all. Kids can build models, learn about perspective, and use it to draw pictures and play games to reinforce what they've learned. Components include a detailed paper model of a Renaissance building to assemble, a punching tool to help trace one of Leonardo's famous cartoons, perpectography, printed acetate grid screen, facsimile notebook with sketches, and much, mouch more!

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics. Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rainforests – home to the most diverse and exciting range of wildlife on the planet. You will find out where the rainforests are located, what makes them so special, who lives there, and how we can protect their future. You will also meet the creatures that are unique to these environments, and see them in action.