Books published by publisher KINGFISHER BOOKS LTD

Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. "Epidemics & Plagues" takes an in-depth look at epidemics and plagues past and present, finding out about the big killer diseases and what happens when they spread rapidly and affect large numbers of people. It conveys the sad yet gripping histories of the Black Death of 13th-century Europe, the Great Plague of London, the devastating smallpox epidemics of 18th-century America and the flu epidemic that followed the First World War. It peers under the microscope at the agents tha

With this absolutely adorable edition of a favorite nighttime rhyme, children can pull the tabs and move the flaps so that the teddy bear actually waves, bends, and climbs the stairs to bed. Includes a miniature stuffed bear snuggled under a colorful patchwork quilt, just waiting for a child to turn out the light and say goodnight. Full-color illustrations.