Books with author hibbert-clare

Find out all about the first Britons, nomadic hunter-gatherers who came from mainland Europe to settle in England bringing wooden spears, flint handaxes and animals with them. Stone Age to Iron Age tells the story of how these people settled and began farming the land. They built villages of timber and stone houses such as Skara Brae on Orkney. Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous monument of this period, a technological marvel of the time built by raising over 80 blue stones to create the 'henge'. The Bronze Age bought with it metalworking using copper, tin and gold to make tools and beautiful everyday objects. The Iron Age was known for its hill forts, farming and art and culture. Contains maps, paintings, artefacts and photographs to show how early Britons lived. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

Discover our incredible world and the forces that have shaped it-from volcanoes and earthquakes, to winds and rain, and the impact of human activity.Filled with surprising facts and stunning photographs, this book explores the continents, their climates, and their people. Taking us from the early solar system to the present day, it's the definitive guide to planet Earth. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the geology and geography of Planet Earth, for children aged eight and above.

From the inner workings of the brain to the wonders of DNA, this fact-packed book contains everything you need to know about the human body.Illustrated with exceptional photography and cutting-edge artworks, and featuring clear explanations and helpful diagrams, it's the definitive guide to the way our bodies work.Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the human body for children aged eight and above.

Few people stop to consider theyre not alone in their body. Its thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact. Luckily, many of these microorganisms are harmless to us, and some are even very helpful. This fascinating look at natures smallest life-forms is a high-interest introduction to the world of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. More astonishing than the data and facts are the amazingly up-close photographs on each page. Readers may squirm, but theyll also come to appreciate the remarkable habitat called the human body.

DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. In Star Wars Clone Wars: Jedi Heroes, follow the adventures of Anakin and his Jedi companions, including some all-new characters. Level 3 DK Readers are for children able to read on their own. At this stage, it is important to develop the child's own desire to read, so the text is faster and the stories exciting and captivating. Stories feature more text and more complex sentence structure, with information boxes to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.Packed with full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories, these eBooks introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories Star Wars stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. They're also perfect for reading together!© 2013 Lucasfilm Ltd.

An eye-opening journey that will broaden children's knowledge about the world. The British Library has one of the largest collections of maps, plans and topographical views in the world, numbering some 4.5 million and with a chronological spread of over 2,000 years. This book compiles eighty maps to take readers on a fabulous journey around the globe. With a nod to Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days, the trip starts and ends in London, crossing the oceans and stopping at some of the world's most fascinating places. Maps are marvelous documents. Not only colorful and revealing, they are a record of a place at a particular time. Here, the maps exploit children's preferences for visuals while educating and entertaining. There are details to pore over as well as stories about how and why these maps were made and by whom. Concise and informative text explores each place in more depth, revealing its history, famous people, landmarks, wildlife, culture and customs. Helpful fact files provide at-a-glance information to broaden geographical knowledge. Maps include: World, 1623 Europe, 1851 Corsica, 1489 Venice, 1720 Zurich (aerial), 1576 Moscow, 1575 Egypt, 1600's Istanbul, 1422 California, 1777 St. Louis (aerial), 1764 Virginia, 1590 Arctic, 1595. Children will enjoy browsing the maps, learning along the way and sparking interest in the world and dreams of adventures. An ideal gift book.

What would you do if you were being chased by a super-speedy Utahraptor or found yourself face-to-face with a ravenous T. Rex? This exciting, fact-packed guide contains all you need to know about dinosaurs and how to survive extreme encounters with these prehistoric predators. If you're planning a trip into the Jurassic jungle, don't leave without this book! Perfect for children aged 7 and up.Dynamic, realistic illustrations and exciting text takes the reader into the heart of the prehistoric world and brings them face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures that ever walked the Earth. Engaging ’survival' panels feature throughout the book, bringing the prehistoric world vividly to life. The appealing scrapbook design makes the reader feel they are on a real dinosaur adventure. Estimated 13,000 words.

DK Readers team up with Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars yet again to get Padawans excited to read! Perfect for reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, DK's Star Wars Readers have sold over 2.5 million units! Jedi Heroes follows the adventures of Anakin and his Jedi companions, including some all-new characters from Season 2 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars! (c) 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.

Orphaned elephants need someone to take care of them in order to survive in the wild. Thats exactly what the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery does. The caring workers feed and check the health of elephant orphans, and they even cuddle them to make them feel more comfortable. Readers explore what life is like for both the animals and workers at the Nairobi Elephant Nursery, while learning new things about elephants along the way. Helpful fact boxes provide additional information, and colorful photographs of the nursery engage readers.