Books in Through the Ages series

Beginning with a sunset and ending at dawn, Through the Night Sky shines a light on the magical events taking place in the darkness above.Unlike an astronomy book that focuses on eye-popping facts and figures about the Universe, Through the Night Sky features a series of incredible stories that take place in the sky at night. Track a colony of bats as they fly through the twilight to pollinate the flowers of the mysterious baobab tree, follow a family into the wilderness to gaze at the constellations, watch whales swimming through chilly Arctic waters under the gentle glow of the Northern Lights, then chart the journey of a ship navigating by the stars.Through the Night Sky is a beautiful book that spans a wide range of subjects, including everything from nocturnal animals or revellers watching fireworks illuminate the night, to celestial objects such as the moon, planets, stars, and meteor showers - all under the vast night sky.

Investigate how essential aspects of everyday life have evolved over 10,000 years in different societies around the world. This book is both stimulating and educational, with projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman villa, bake Egyptian cakes, erect an ancient Arctic tent, and fashion an Inuit igloo. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8-12 years.

Investigate how essential aspects of everyday life have evolved over 10,000 years in different societies around the world. This book is both stimulating and educational, with projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman villa, bake Egyptian cakes, erect an ancient Arctic tent, and fashion an Inuit igloo. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8-12 years.

An amazing adventure of animal discoveryThirteen extraordinary habitats to explore.Thirteen unforgettable stories.Go on a journey that spans every corner of our planet. What do freezing mountain peaks, vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest oceans have in common? They're all places that incredible animals call home.Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains, follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti as they attempt a dangerous river crossing under the watchful eyes of hungry predators, or trace the tracks of the solitary amur leopard - the rarest cat on Earth - as it silently stalks its prey through the icy forests of the Siberian wilderness. Through the Animal Kingdom is the first installment in a new series aiming to reinvent early reference for a new generation of reader, and is perfect for adventurous animal lovers anywhere.

This book traces myths of creation, destruction and the afterlife over 10,000 years of civilization. It travels through time and across the world, from the mummies of ancient Egypt to the sky spirits of the native North Americans, with stimulating and educational projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman temple, fashion a Chinese lantern, create a shaman's rattle and a Viking lucky charm, and place these items in historical context. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8- 2 years.

This book traces myths of creation, destruction and the afterlife over 10,000 years of civilization. It travels through time and across the world, from the mummies of ancient Egypt to the sky spirits of the native North Americans, with stimulating and educational projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman temple, fashion a Chinese lantern, create a shaman's rattle and a Viking lucky charm, and place these items in historical context. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8- 2 years.