Books published by publisher White Star

A series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures that have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music, fashion and other subjects. Young readers will be able to read all about these famous people's main achievements, experiencing the main steps of their lives through Isabel Munoz's engaging illustrations, and finding out some curious facts about their work and success. In the twelve volumes of the series, children will be fascinated by the genial and revolutionary intuition of Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci's vast breadth of expertise, the incredible discoveries about space made by Galileo Galilei, the visionary theories about the Universe by Stephen Hawking, the Maria Montessori's educational method Mozart's infinite musical creativity, the masterpieces created by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo. Young readers will also discover how Marie Curie, Charles Darwin and Coco Chanel have changed science, medicine and fashion forever. There is a timeline at the end of each volume listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes will help children to further understand and test their knowledge.

These four little books with their rounded edges are perfect for introducing younger children to the world of animals. Anna Lang is an illustrator who is both delicate and funny and whose characterizations of the various animals are ironic and captivating. Turning the pages of these books, children will learn about the biggest and smallest animals, what they like to eat, what noises they make when they want to be heard and where they like to hide when they want to get away from danger or simply to relax. Children can page through the books on their own or with the help of their parents or older children to learn new words

What child wouldn't want to share cookies and tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter? Or try Peter Pan's magical brownies—sprinkled with Tinkerbell's fairy dust, of course? This colorful cookbook reveals the sweet secrets of favorite storybook characters, including Snow White's yummy candy apples, Pinocchio's lollipops, Cinderella's warm pumpkin muffins, and Goldilocks' "just right" honey bears. While each treat is baking, kids will enjoy reading the fairy tale that inspired it, which appears on the back of the recipe. Even nonreaders can decipher the illustrated directions, and with all steps requiring an adult's help clearly marked, young chefs will have safe fun in the kitchen.

A magnificently illustrated new edition of Jonathan Swift’s classic novel—created just for children. Since its appearance in 1726, Gulliver’s Travels has never ceased to fascinate readers. Designed for the early school years, this enchanting illustrated version takes the form of a travel journal, and features stunning large color illustrations and drawings. Kids will enjoy following Gulliver’s adventures as he visits the land of Lilliput, inhabited by tiny people; Brobdingnag, where he encounters a race of giants; and other imaginary worlds.

A delightful collection of some of the most beautiful and important prayers of the Christian religion to help guide children through the delicate phases of their spiritual growth. Each prayer is accompanied by original, fascinating and light-hearted illustrations to interpret through the shapes and colours, to excite and deeply inspire young readers. In these pages rich in spirituality, children will be able to learn to recite their favourite prayer on their own.

Explore the flag of every single nation in the world, from Afghanistan and Armenia to Vuanatu and Zimbabwe, and discover facts and secrets about each one! Why is there a maple leaf in the center of the Canadian flag?What is the eagle on the Mexican flag carrying in its beak?Why do the flags of so many Middle Eastern countries have the same colors? A flag is more than a rectangle of fabric; it’s a symbol of all a country stands for. This vibrantly illustrated atlas presents every national flag in the world, continent by continent, along with information on their colors, patterns, characteristics, and history.

In Alex & Penny in Egypt, YA readers discover the mysterious civilization of ancient Egypt as the twins, now full-fledged agents, embark on a new mission. An archaeological dig has revealed a secret entrance beneath the Sphinx, raising the question: where will the tunnel lead? Finding the answer to this question involves a series of quests and adventures in a modern treasure hunt dedicated to finding the nine lost scarabs. Alex, Penny and a new friend will set off to search for the scarabs, hidden in the most important sites of ancient

Did you know that today’s humble chicken is related to the legendary T-Rex? Find out how, in this lively look at evolution! Now even the youngest readers will be able to understand the process of evolution and how Earth’s creatures gradually transformed over millennia. Using fabulous, easy-to-follow illustrations, This Chicken Is a T-Rex! explains such fun facts as how the elephant’s trunk developed and why horses’ toes have transformed through time into hooves!

This 11in x 10in hardcover photo album has beautifully designed pages with lovely photographs by Elle Mendenhall and pink accents to collect baby's first memories. This lovely gift will be a cherished gift for any baby shower, and parents searching for a stylish, elegant way to record their daugher's first moments will enjoy storing their most special memories in this book.