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Curry Peter: Patch and Millie's Big Day Out

Скачать книгу (размер 44 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 10) Аннотация: In this engaging finger puppet board book featuring Patch and Millie, each scene is cleverly composed with a diecut for children to use the finger puppets in fun and interactive ways. The format encourages hand-eye coordination and will appeal to both child and parent.

Carneroli Sandrine: Robert Capa: A Look Ahead

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: A co-founder of Magnum and possibly the greatest war photographer of all time, Robert Capa covered five major conflicts in his lifetime before dying at the age of 40 in Vietnam. This retrospective brings together 64 rarely seen duotone photographs from his oeuvre — including images from the Spanish Civil War, the Japanese invasion of China, the 1944 D-Day landings, the Israeli War for…

A Comer! Let's Eat!

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: «This scrumptious box of thirty adorable food flashcards teaches young children Spanish and English vocabulary and reasoning skills. It includes a guide for parents containing dozens of fun ideas for games such as: What's Cooking? Ask your child to help you cook a pretend meal. Let her choose the menu and discuss what ingredients you'll need using the cards. Name That Food: Spread the flashcards…

Ayton John: Dictionary of Word Origins: The Histories of More Than 8,000 English-Language Words

Скачать книгу (размер 3 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 592) Аннотация: What is the link between map and apron, acrobat and oxygen, zeal and jealousy, flour and pollen, secret and crime? Did you know that crimson originally comes from the name of tiny scale insects, the kermes, from whose dried bodies a red dyestuff is made? That Yankee began as a nickname for Dutchmen? That omelette evolved from amulette, a thin sheet of metal, and is a not-too distant cousin of the…

James P.D.: Death Comes to Pemberley

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: The year is 1803, and Darcy and Elizabeth have been married for six years. There are now two handsome and healthy sons in the nursery, Elizabeth's beloved sister Jane and her husband Bingley live nearby and the orderly world of Pemberley seems unassailable. But all this is threatened when, on the eve of the annual autumn ball, the guests are preparing to retire for the night when a chaise…

Rubbino Salvatore: A Walk in London

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: A child's-eye view of London's top attractions blends lively artwork with fascinating facts, and features a sweeping gatefold of the city skyline. London is calling! Come along on a mother-daughter day trip as they wend their way past the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, through Trafalgar Square, and on to Covent Garden. Listen closely and you might just learn a secret about the…

David A Carter: Bugs That Go!

Скачать книгу (размер 85 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 18) Аннотация: It's time to hit the road. Let's see all the ways the Bugs go, go, go! David A. Carter's Bugs get moving in this book all about the different ways to go. The Bicycle Bugs are cruising down the street, the Hot Air Balloon Bug is floating up, up and away while the Speedy Race Car Bug is crossing the finish line. This busy Bugs adventure is sure to become a favorite in your child's library.

Tuma Tomas: The Gladiators

Скачать книгу (размер 146 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 30) Аннотация: The new Shape Books series brings the ancient world to three-dimensional life and reveals the most interesting topics from some of the world's most important empires.

Steadman Ralph: Book of Dogs

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Ralph Steadman — artist of distinction, caricaturist of brilliance — is also a longtime dog lover. In his latest book, he shows us dogs on furniture, fashion dogs, wine dogs, fantastical crossbreeds, and even the insects that live on dogs. The Ralph Steadman Book of Dogs captures the fierce and furious, the whimsical and wistful, and everything in between, including: — Saloon Bar Dog; —…

Pirotta Saviour: The Giant Book of Giants

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The pop-up, pull-out poster in this BIG tome measures over four feet tall--and offers plenty of playful extras, including flaps to lift and removable items such as a clock tower pocket watch, pipe organ harmonica, and even the giant's ear wax! The action-packed tales in the book include “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Sinbad's Third Voyage,” and “Coyote Tricks the Giant.” Monster fun for any…

Smith Alison: Watercolour

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Watercolour has long been seen as a distinctive part of the British cultural heritage, with British artists widely acknowledged to be among its greatest exponents. At the same time it is a universal and much-loved medium, valued and practiced by devoted amateurs around the world as much as by professional artists. What can watercolour achieve in terms of technique and expression that no other…

Birkett Georgie: A is for Apple

Скачать книгу (размер 126 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 26) Аннотация: This brilliant, innovative book offers an engaging new way for children to discover and learn basic concepts of the alphabet. By running their finger along large, grooved letters, children can explore each shape. Colorful lift-the-flaps on every sturdy page further reinforce easy learning. Each board page features a capital letter that a child can trace with their finger, a flap to lift to find a…

Rubenstein Joshua: Leon Trotsky: A Revolutionary's Life

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Born Lev Davidovich Bronstein in southern Ukraine, Trotsky was both a world-class intellectual and a man capable of the most narrow-minded ideological dogmatism. He was an effective military strategist and an adept diplomat, who staked the fate of the Bolshevik revolution on the meager foundation of a Europe-wide Communist upheaval. He was a master politician who played his cards badly in the…

David H. Hughes: Solar System

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Explore the wonders of our solar system — a corner of the universe that astronomers understand more fully every day. Starting at the sun, the center of it all, we move outward, planet by planet, and then beyond. From Mercury's prehistoric cataclysm to Uranus's uncommon axial tilt, the superb research and stunning images will captivate both keen stargazers and newcomers alike. The gorgeous…

The Art Style

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: With over 1,200 reproductions and photographs, timelines, maps and concise text and captions, this volume offers a very accessible and visually exciting introduction to art, from the Venus of Willendorf and the Lascaux cave paintings of prehistory to modern times.

Moore Clement C.: The Night Before Christmas Mini Edition

Скачать книгу (размер 218 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 44) Аннотация: Wonderful new version of the classic poem every family should own. Lavishly illustrated by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and others. A mini heirloom edition with a four-page gatefold. Includes embossed and foil cover. Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, the poem “The Night Before Christmas”…

Stickland Paul: Big Bug, Little Bug: A Book of Opposites

Скачать книгу (размер 95 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 20) Аннотация: A playful book of opposites filled with bugs of all shapes, sizes, and colors with a massive pop-up on the last spread! With lively oversized illustrations, BIG BUG, LITTLE BUG is a book of opposites, focusing on bugs of all different shapes, sizes, and colors as they creep, crawl, and fly through the sturdy pages, culminating in a tremendous pop-up on the last spread!

Auster Paul: New York Trilogy

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: «The New York Trilogy is perhaps the most astonishing work by one of America's most consistently astonishing writers. The Trilogy is three cleverly interconnected novels that exploit the elements of standard detective fiction and achieve a new genre that is all the more gripping for its starkness. It is a riveting work of detective fiction worthy of Raymond Chandler, and at the same time a…

Johnson Shane L.: Princess for a Day: A Pop-up Storybook

Скачать книгу (размер 55 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 12) Аннотация: In this enchanting story, the King and Queen of Poshtonia are coming for a visit to Olivia’s town. Olivia is thrilled, most of all because she can’t wait to meet their daughter, a real princess! When Olivia and Princess Stephanie meet, they can’t help but notice that they look alike . . . so much so that they trade places. Princess Stephanie will go home to Olivia’s house and Olivia will spend…

Alexander Heather: A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: The newest book in Black Dog's best-selling, award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster, Stickers, and Temporary Tattoos Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the…