Most Popular Books by Mick Manning

Imaginative non-fiction stories for the beginner reader.

A beautifully illustrated biography of one of the world''s most iconic artists, Claude Monet, told from his perspective and including reproductions of his most famous artworks. Claude Monet is one of the most famous artists of all time, founder of the art movement Impressionism, with work in almost every major gallery around the world. Produced to coincide with the 200th anniversary of artist''s death, this is a beautifully illustrated retelling of his life, written from his perspective and features reproductions of his key works. Including information on Impressionism, colour theory, the inspiration of nature in art, the context of his most iconic works and much more. This book is an accessible way to dive into the wonderful world of Monet. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granström are well-known for their groundbreaking children''s information books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for What''s Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award for Charlie''s War Illustrated.

The essence of life on Earth before humans began to write about it is revealed in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book

Compares and contrasts various parts of the human anatomy with those of animals and concludes that all bodies are different and special.

A cross-cultural study that describes festivals for various holidays and how they are celebrated around the world.

Baby animals eat different things, from crunchy beetles and furry rats to rotten eggs.

The Life of Leonardo is a biography of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest artists in history. Find out about his paintings, his weird writing and some of his incredible inventions. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children''s authors and subject experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Douglas Bader was the most famous RAF pilot of the Second World War. Find out about the fateful crash that resulted in the loss of both his legs, and how he fought back to return to the cockpit of his plane in this graphic novel by award-winning author/illustrator team Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom.

A picture book for children who are learning to read. It contains a set of illustrated support notes outlining qualities in the text, giving readers pointers and suggesting a range of follow-up activities. More detailed guidance is available in a separate Parents'' Handbook.

The life of William Shakespeare is vividly depicted, from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, childhood and schooldays, through apprenticeship at his father''s glove-making shop, his marriage to Anne Hathaway, and then the move to London - where Will hones his skills as an actor-playwright for The Lord Chamberlain''s Men. When the newly-built Globe Theatre opens in 1599, Will Shakespeare is a key member of the company, and many of Shakespeare''s most famous plays are first performed here. By his death in 1616, William Shakespeare is acknowledged as the master playwright of his age - and ever since as one of the greatest writers of all time. With lively graphic-novel descriptions of many of Shakespeare''s most famous plays, including A Midsummer Night''s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Henry V, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello and The Tempest, and drawing on the latest biographical research, this is the perfect introduction for children to the life and works of William Shakespeare. "I can''t think of a book more likely than this enchantingly illustrated tome to connect young people to the greatest, most exciting, most human, most surprising writer of them all. A great achievement." - Simon Callow, Shakespearean actor and biographer

Discover the sounds made by falcons, yellowhammers, kookaburras and other birds. Learn about their chicks, food and habitats in this beautifully illustrated book.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a series of engaging and imaginative non-fiction books which encourage reading for pleasure and are also phonically decodable.

The informative and compelling non-fiction titles offer authentic writing styles. The titles include traditional non-fiction text types and features, as well as quirky topics and content that provide a child-friendly way to learn.Stunning photography.Informative illustrations and diagrams.Authentic, child-friendly contexts for teaching reading.All titles can be purchased separately as single titles. For more information, please contact your Oxford Primary Consultant.

Mae''r corff yn rhyfeddol - ond er mwyn deall pam, rhaid ichi edrych ar y tu mewn i''r corff. Mae''r gyfrol yn dadlennu beth sy''n mynd ymlaen o dan y croen, a sut mae''r corff yn gweithio - yr ymennydd, y llygad, y galon, y system dreulio, a llawer mwy. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Simple text and lively illustrations explain the concept of different time zones in operation around the world.

A fascinating journey through literature from the first hand-made books to Shakespeare, the Bronte sisters and the Brothers Grimm - and including cookery, science and music. A handmade gospel hidden in a saint''s coffin; a HUGE atlas that takes six people to lift it; a tiny prayer book carried by a queen to her execution; the original handwritten manuscript of Alice in Wonderland; books so rare and valuable they are kept in a bomb-proof store-room. The British Library is an amazing place! From man-eating monsters and brave knights to wicked witches, lost children, haunted moors, magical creatures and flying machines award-winning duo Mick and Brita bring to life the amazing and extraordinary history of the book through the treasures of the largest library in the world - the BRITISH LIBRARY. LET''S GO INSIDE!

Written from a child''s point of view, a volume which brings home the message of animals in danger, revealing how empty the world would seem if these endangered creatures were to disappear. For National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2. In the WONDERWISE series, illustrated by Brita Granstrom.

Did you know you can explore space and visit the stars from right here on planet Earth? Follow along with Max and Kate as they visit a science museum and learn about the night sky.

Your body is amazing -- but you really need to look inside to find out why. Just slip the flaps to see under your skin, how your body works hard to keep your lungs breathing, your heart beating, your ears hearing, your eyes seeing. And your brain is in charge of it all! You¿ll never think of your body the same way again! Full-color illustrations.

Brings to life the extraordinary history of the book through the treasures of one of the greatest libraries in the world: the British Library.

One stormy night, a lost and lonely owl walks into a farmyard looking for a place to rest. He sleeps in the hen house, but next morning the hen''s don''t want him to stay. They need a cockerel, not an owl! Will he ever convince the hens that he can be their perfect cockerel?

Wat gebeurde er toen je moeder in verwachting was van jou? Kijk hoe een klein embryo veranderde in een baby die geboren werd. Prentvertelling met grote kleurentekeningen. Vanaf ca. 5 jaar.

Em ''Chuá... Chuá... Tchibum!'', um menino e seu cãozinho se aventuram em diversas situações. Nelas, a água - este elemento da natureza - está sempre presente. Eles vão à praia, conhecem os seres marinhos que habitam as profundezas oceânicas, flutuam nas nuvens, aprendem os processos de utilização de águas limpas até a reciclagem final.

Conoce a los músicos, explora sus composiciones y descubre por qué la música es arte. Mick Manning y Brita Granström han recibido por sus libros numerosos galardones, entre los que destacan el Smarties Silver Prize o el English Association Non-Fiction Award. Te invitamos a viajar en el tiempo y a descubrir la historia de la música a través de una impresionante galería de imágenes y melodías creada por el galardonado autor Mick Manning y la prestigiosa ilustradora Brita Granström. Desde las interpretaciones más antiguas hasta las composiciones electrónicas contemporáneas, desde el folk hasta la ópera o el rap, desde la música de Beethoven hasta la de David Bowie o Beyoncé. Descubrirás las historias que hay detrás de los diferentes géneros, compositores e intérpretes, los más conocidos y los que no lo son tanto.

Provides information and advice on putting on all kinds of stage shows, discussing scripts, learning to act, working backstage, costumes and make-up, sound effects, and more.

Learn about the beach, its ecosystem and the animals that live there.