New Releases by Jane CHISHOLM

Discover the history of the world thanks to this detailed book with lots of timelines to help children understand the chronology of world history.

Featuring 11 of the most popular carols, illustrated with paintings of scenes from Christmas and the Nativity - from famous paintings from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to Victorian Christmas cards and posters. This is a new edition of 9781409549789, in a reduced format, apt for bookshelves and museum displays.

Illustrated with famous paintings of the story of the Nativity, children can have fun matching the stickers of the paintings to their labelled frames. A beautifully illustrated sticker book of the best-known and most-loved paintings of the Nativity story. Each page shows a different event in the Nativity story, from Mary meeting the Angel Gabriel to Jesus'' birth and the journey of the Three Kings. Includes information about the artists, the stories behind the paintings and the hidden meanings of some of the signs and symbols the artists used. Published in association with The National Gallery.

"Lift the flaps to explore a bustling medieval castle, and follow Lord Robert and Lady Margaret as they hold a feast, watch a tournament and fight off fearsome siege engines." --P. [4] of cover.

Ce livre magnifiquement illustré offre une myriade d''autocollants représentant quelques-unes des plus belles peintures anciennes sur le thème de la Nativité. Découvre l''histoire de la naissance de l''Enfant Jésus à travers celle des oeuvres, et le sens caché des symboles utilisés par les artistes.

Suitable for aspiring young writers, this activity book is full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing stories. It includes writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece, with helpful activities on coming up with ideas, writing from different points of view, and creating characters, settings and story lines.

The arts.

With big fold-out pages of bright illustrations, this book presents information on some of the biggest and most powerful machines ever made--from a bucket wheel excavator to a container ship with stacks of containers of international goods.

Offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as gravity, magnetism, thermodynamics and the solar system. Ages 11+.

Describes the history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world''s earliest and greatest civilizations.

"Which fish can breathe on land? Why do some crabs have to live in other animal''s shells? In this book you can find lots of fascinating facts about the seashore and the creatures that live there." -- Back cover.

Une introduction précise qui ouvre de vastes pistes d''exploration sur la Grèce ancienne, ses peuples, ses régions et villes phares, la vie quotidienne d''alors, ses personnages célèbres dont Alexandre le Grand, ses dieux et mythes, le tout appuyé de nombreuses illustrations et photographies d''artefacts datant de 6000 ans avant J.-C. jusqu''à sa chute provoquée par l''Empire romain. [SDM].

Age 10+. Provides information on the culture and history of ancient Greece from Minoan times to the coming of the Romans.

Follows the history of the world''s early civilizations from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Includes detailed reconstructions of life in the ancient world, factfinders, time chart, who''s who, mythology, and details of recent archaeological finds.

Stap voor stap, met tekeningen in kleur, wordt uitgelegd hoe je ruim honderd proeven kunt uitvoeren met water, licht, water, magnetisme en elektriciteit. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

กว่า 4.000 เหตุการณ์ประวัติศาสตร์ที่น่าศึกษาแบ่งออกเป็น 7 ยุค คือสมัยโบราณ ยุคกลางศตวรรษที่ 16. 17. 18. 19 และ 20 เรียงลำดับตามเวลา มีทั้งด้านการเมือง สงคราม วิวัฒนาการ มนุษย์และบุคคลสำคัญ นอกจากนี้ยังมีเว็บไซต์เพื่อให้ค้นหาข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม เหมาะสำหรับเด็กระดับประถมและมัธยมศึกษา

- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today.

Relive the wonder of Jesus'' birth, from Mary and Joseph''s visits from the angel Gabriel, through the birth of Jesus and their flight to Egypt, to their return to Nazareth.

10 yrs+

Detailed introduction to the history of art with Internet links about featured artists and examples of their work and works by related artists.

Provides information on the culture and history of ancient Greece from Minoan times to the coming of the Romans.

A quoi servaient les pyramides ? Pourquoi sont-elles si grandes . Qu''est-ce qu''une momie ? Pourquoi les Égyptiens écrivaient-ils sur les murs ? Autant de questions, autant de réponses claires et abondamment illustrées qui font de ce livre un outil à la fois informatif et plaisant... dont le jeune lecteur ne pourra plus se passer !

Discusses how and why castles were built, how they were defended, and who lived in them, and includes historical facts on actual castles.