Most Popular Books by Struan REID

An exquisite coloring book featuring the time-honored colors, patterns and crafts of the 19th Century.

A fantastic book of over 60 things to spot at an airport with simple descriptions and accurate sticker illustrations. Children (and adults) will love spotting the various airport buildings, vehicles, objects and planes and attaching the coloured stickers by each entry, logging where and when they spotted each item in the space provided.

Dress the astronauts in the kit necessary for their daring space missions, with over one hundred stickers which show the different uniforms and outfits worn by astronauts, cosmonauts and taikonauts. Part of a hugely popular series, in which children can dress up explorers, soldiers, Kings and Queens, emergency service workers, Greek gods, knights and much more.

The Life and World of... biographies tell the life-story of key people from history - the part they played in shaping events, and how their lives touched other people.

An introduction to the miniature kingdom of insects and other creepy-crawlies 7 years + .A new edition of the popular title in the Naturetrail series, opening young readers'' eyes to the world around them. .Clear text, illustrations and photographs explain how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the history of the earth and its future, and where you can see and find them. .Fantastic facts boxes and short experiments enhance understanding. .the end section contains a field spotter''s guide listing the main rocks, minerals and fossils to be seen, followed by collecting tips and advice. Also Available: Book of the Countryside978 1 4095 0729 1£12.99 Insects978 0 7460 9009 1£7.99 Seashore978 0 7460 9005 3£7.99

Discover how people dressed around the world with 30 great step-by-step projects. With 300 fantastic photographs

A beautiful hard cover edition adapted from the images, motifs and colours typical of Celtic art in the paperback book Celtic Patterns to Colour. Designs are taken from stone carvings, pottery and jewellery and include the intricate knotwork patterns for which the Celts were famous.

From nuclear physicists to sharp-shooters, f rom ice dancers to the Dalai Lama, this book looks at the pe ople who have shaped history with their exploits, amazing di scoveries or infamous deeds ''

The Life and World of... biographies tell the life-story of key people from history - the part they played in shaping events, and how their lives touched other people.

Discover the story of King Arthur in this magical activity book, from his first encounter with the sword in the stone, to his marriage to Guinevere and the quest for the Holy Grail. Readers will meet beloved characters including Merlin the magician, Morgan le Fay and the Green Knight, and there are over 100 stickers to use to decorate the pages. Activity book introduction to the hugely popular story of King Arthur. Part of a bestselling series of sticker books from Usborne. Includes internet links to websites with video clips, games and activities to find out more about King Arthur, knights and life in a castle. Over a hundred detailed stickers can be placed on the figures and scenery.

Whether you are planning to travel to London or just watch the many events taking place there on the television, this fantastic colouring book is the perfect way to get to know the UK''s capital city. Featuring plenty of London landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Shakespeare''s Globe Theatre, as well as iconic sights such London''s black taxis and red telephone boxes. to match.

An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of African art. Designs are taken from clothes, pottery and jewellery and include many of the bold patterns for which African textiles are famous. This new edition replaces ISBN 9781409556763 and with more detailed scenes and finer lines, will appeal equally to adult and children.

The Spice Routes stretched for over 15 000 kilometres around Asia. They led form China''s seas, across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, up to the Red Sea or the Perisan Gulf and overland to the Mediterranean. The ships and boats that sailed them faced violent storms, treacherous reefs and the possibility of pirate attack, not to mention long absences from home and family. But from before records began, people have been tempted to travel these routes--to look for trade or treasure or just to satisfy their curiosity. Splendidly illustrated with dozens of historical visuals, Exploration by Sea tells of the adventures these travellers had, the finds and the contacts they made exploring the Spice Route.

Did you know: There are earthquakes on the moon known as moonquakes. Footprints left on the moon by the Apollo astronauts will probably be visible for at least 10 million years. Space Facts and Lists has hundreds of fascinating facts that will help you understand our universe. You can find out about the different planets that make up our solar system, about asteroids, comets and meteors and about the life of stars. It shows you the position of the solar system in our galaxy, the Milky Way, and the Milky Way''s position among the million of other galaxies. So get onboard, and get ready to blast into an outer world of adventure.

Delve behind the scenes to look inside bridges, tunnels and towers around the world. Lift the flaps to reveal the mechanics and engineering of constructions including the Channel Tunnel connecting England and France, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, and many more.

Aimed at children aged eight to ten, this text presents a biography of the English dramatist William Shakespeare.

This stunning new series contains biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history. - reconstruction artwork of particular scenes from the artist''s life - examples of the artist''s work at various stages of their life with text to link their life and work - life story and photographs of the artist - a timeline

Describes arts, crafts, and customs from ancient civilizations and includes instructions for making such artifacts as swords, vases, and armor.

Pourquoi avait-on peur des Viking ? Portent-ils tous une grande barbe rousse ? Pourquoi certains d''entre eux étaient-ils enterrés dans des bateaux ? 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 ! Les Vikings font partie d''une collection des Editions Usborne intitulée Comment vivaient-ils ? Dans la même collection : Les premiers hommes Dans les châteaux forts Les Egyptiens Les Romains Les Indiens d''Amérique du Nord

"This clear and comprehensive guide to the equestiran world includes information on the evolution of horses, their anatomy and body language, different breeds, day-to-day care, clothing and riding equipment, training, and the various kinds of riding, competitions and uses to which hores are put"--Back cover.

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of this vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the mysteries of Stonehenge. Full of facts, illustrations, photographs, maps and timelines.

L''Encyclopédie du cheval est un guide indispensable et pratique sur tous les aspects du monde équestre. Il rassemble des informations sur l''évolution du cheval, son anatomie et son langage corporel, les principales races, les soins quotidiens, les différentes disciplines équestres, les compétitions et les diverses utilisations du cheval. Le texte est accompagné de superbes photographies en couleur et d''illustrations, qui apportent des informations claires et précises. Ce guide, qui s''adresse à tous, réjouira les débutants comme les cavaliers confirmés.

This book presents an overview of Hernando de Soto''s life, as well as his influence on history and the world.

De magnifiques jardins que les enfants aimeront aménager à leur guise à l''aide de plus de 300 autocollants. Ils pourront jouer au jardinier et ajouter des plantes exotiques dans les massifs, placer des bancs et des statues à différents endroits du domaine ou choisir des plantes en pot pour la véranda. Ce livre d''autocollants superbement illustré passionnera les enfants et deviendra leur jardin secret. De quoi donner la main verte aux jeunes lecteurs !

The stories of explorations and explorers, from ancient times to space explorations.