marriott emma the history of the world in bite sized chunks
Marriott Emma The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks
History is a rich, varied and fascinating subject, so it's rare to find the whole lot in one book … until now. The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks pulls it all together, from the world's earliest civilizations in 3500 BC to the founding of the United Nations in 1945, passing by the likes of Charlemagne, the Ottoman Empire and the Crimean War, to name a few. Here's your chance to introduce yourself to the full spectrum of world history, and discover just how the modern world came to be.
725 Руб.
World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks
A masterful introduction to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past and present and untangling the complex web of deities, monsters and myths. From the signs of the zodiac to literature and art, the influence of world mythology can still be seen in everyday life. With a stunning array of fascinating tales, World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks gets to grips with the ancient stories of Aboriginal, Sumerian, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, Maori, Greek, Roman, Indian, Norse and Japanese cultures, encompassing legends from the most diverse societies and the most ancient cultures from across the globe. Learn about why Odin, the Father of the Gods in Norse mythology, was so keen to lose an eye, the importance of the Osiris myth of Ancient Egypt, and much more besides. Entertaining, authoritative and incisive, this is an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of mythology.
725 Руб.
Essential AP World History
Portable and easy to use, the Princeton Review's Essential AP World History flashcards bring you important terms and helpful explanations to help turbo-charge your AP test prep. With information naturally broken into bite-sized chunks, our flashcards make it easy to study anytime and anywhere. Essential AP World History includes 450 flashcards with need-to-know terms for key AP World History subject areas, covering topics such as: - classical civilizations in Mesoamerica - India, China, and the Mediterranean - the Abbasid Dynasty - the Aztec and Inca civilizations - the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires - the Crusades - the Ming Dynasty - the Mughal Empire - the Industrial Revolution - World Wars I and II - globalization and more Use the color-coded scale on the sides of the box to help measure your progress by keeping track of how many cards you've studied so far, which terms you've mastered, and which you still need to review. Studying for the AP World History Exam doesn't have to be painful--the Princeton Review's Essential AP World History flashcards will make it a breeze!
1663 Руб.
Essential AP World History
Portable and easy to use, the Princeton Review's Essential AP World History flashcards bring you important terms and helpful explanations to help turbo-charge your AP test prep. With information naturally broken into bite-sized chunks, our flashcards make it easy to study anytime and anywhere. Essential AP World History includes 450 flashcards with need-to-know terms for key AP World History subject areas, covering topics such as: - classical civilizations in Mesoamerica - India, China, and the Mediterranean - the Abbasid Dynasty - the Aztec and Inca civilizations - the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires - the Crusades - the Ming Dynasty - the Mughal Empire - the Industrial Revolution - World Wars I and II - globalization and more Use the color-coded scale on the sides of the box to help measure your progress by keeping track of how many cards you've studied so far, which terms you've mastered, and which you still need to review. Studying for the AP World History Exam doesn't have to be painful--the Princeton Review's Essential AP World History flashcards will make it a breeze!
1663 Руб.
Frith Alex 100 Things to Know About Space
Space is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of Space exploration and the science of the Universe.
1427 Руб.
Dinosaurs. Facts at Your Fingertips
Discover the world of dinosaurs in this essential pocket guide to the prehistoric world. Learn about more than 150 prehistoric animals, including the sea-dwelling Plesiosaurus, the flying Pterodactylus, and the fierce Allosaurus. Creature profiles fill you in on those fascinating details needed to impress, such as which dinosaur has the thickest skull, who was the brainiest, and which dinosaur had more than 1,500 teeth. Find out how dinosaur fossils are formed and get to grips with the greatest prehistoric discoveries ever made. Giving you fast facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Dinosaurs makes learning about dinosaurs fun. With bite-sized chunks of information and eye-catching CGI images you can see what the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures looked like and how they behaved when they ruled the Earth. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, stunning images for each dinosaur profile, and fun facts for kids, Pocket Eyewitness Dinosaurs will tell you everything you need to know about the prehistoric world in this handy pocket-sized guide.
1077 Руб.
History Year by Year
Discover history's significant events since 3000 BCE through a detailed and dynamic, book-long, timeline! Unearth the events that shaped the world! Explore momentous discoveries, ingenious inventions, philosophy and religion, world cultures and nations, and important events in the context of their time, through a detailed book-long, timeline. This world history book covers: - Feature panels on events, people, and places throughout - Feature spreads are of three easily recognisable types: maps, collections, and "story of" - Cross-references build the bite-size pieces of information into a narrative - Specially commissioned photography, maps, and illustrations - Reference section gives overviews of key subjects such as leaders, battles, and discoveries History Year by Year combines bite-sized information, eye-catching images, and clear maps to intrigue history buffs and students of history alike. The unique structure will give you a broad overview of different eras, the story about the people, and the nitty-gritty of key historical events. Inside this visual guide to history, you'll find everything from ancient Egypt, the rise of the Roman Empire, the Qing Dynasty to the Ottoman Empire, World War II, and space exploration. The illustrated history guide sections the history of the world into spreads that focus on a specific culture, an explanation of the history of ground-breaking inventions, concepts, or trends. Then includes infographics to deliver facts and figures, while collections of artefacts give finer details of the historical societies. It's a wonderful history gift book for students or those who want a more visual depiction of world events.
3089 Руб.
History Year by Year
Discover history's significant events since 3000 BCE through a detailed and dynamic, book-long, timeline! Unearth the events that shaped the world! Explore momentous discoveries, ingenious inventions, philosophy and religion, world cultures and nations, and important events in the context of their time, through a detailed book-long, timeline. This world history book covers: - Feature panels on events, people, and places throughout - Feature spreads are of three easily recognisable types: maps, collections, and "story of" - Cross-references build the bite-size pieces of information into a narrative - Specially commissioned photography, maps, and illustrations - Reference section gives overviews of key subjects such as leaders, battles, and discoveries History Year by Year combines bite-sized information, eye-catching images, and clear maps to intrigue history buffs and students of history alike. The unique structure will give you a broad overview of different eras, the story about the people, and the nitty-gritty of key historical events. Inside this visual guide to history, you'll find everything from ancient Egypt, the rise of the Roman Empire, the Qing Dynasty to the Ottoman Empire, World War II, and space exploration. The illustrated history guide sections the history of the world into spreads that focus on a specific culture, an explanation of the history of ground-breaking inventions, concepts, or trends. Then includes infographics to deliver facts and figures, while collections of artefacts give finer details of the historical societies. It's a wonderful history gift book for students or those who want a more visual depiction of world events.
3089 Руб.
Chrisp Peter, Fullman Joe, Kennedy Susan History Year by Year. A Journey Through Time, From Mammoths And Mummies To Flying And Facebook
Journey through a mammoth timeline, richly illustrated with over 1500 photos, maps and illustrations. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Museum. A beautiful visual reference book with key events of world history, written in an elementary language for budding historians. Take chronological steps through human history, starting long before we even began to write. Learn about significant global events like the rise of different societies, revolutions, invasions, and new discoveries. Meet the most memorable people from history books including charismatic leaders, brutal dictators, influential thinkers, and innovative scientists. Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual reference guide provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Follow the timeline from our most distant past, all the way through to recent events that you may still remember happening! The History of the World, From the Stone Age to the Digital Age Go beyond British history and explore the world in this modern twist on an old-fashioned history book. It is easier to follow, organised along a timeline with photos of archaeological artefacts, old maps and exciting pictures. You won't just read about world history, you'll see it too. Take a step back in time! This history book covers the following eras: - 6.5 MYA - 3000 BCE Before History Began - 3000 BCE - 700 BCE Really Ancient History - 700 BCE - 500 CE Much More Civilisation - 500 - 1450 The Marvellous Middle Ages - 1450 - 1750 Exploring and Reforming - 1750 - 1850 Time for Change - 1850 - 1945 Empires and World Wars - 1945 - Present Fast Forward
5543 Руб.
Stuart Colin Numbers. 10 Things You Should Know
Discover the ten things we all should know about mathematics in this fascinating collection of short essays Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics. Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity? All these questions and more are answered in this engaging romp through the history of numbers by acclaimed science writer, Colin Stuart. From the mathematicians who have (and haven't) shouted 'Eureka!' to the theories that affect and inform our everyday lives; Numbers shows us that maths was never boring - we were just being taught it in the wrong way. Consisting of ten bite-sized essays, there's no better guide to this fundamental science.
2058 Руб.
Dogs. Facts at Your Fingertips
Find out more about one of our favourite animals - the dog - in this mini handbook bursting with breeds and fantastic dog facts. Pocket Eyewitness Dogs is packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about dogs fun. Read the profiles of more than 180 individual dog breeds, from Great Danes to tiny terriers, in this cool canine encyclopedia. Learn more about the main groups of dog breeds, from working dogs to companion dogs, and find out more about dog behaviour, biology, and even the history of how humans have lived alongside - and relied on - these faithful creatures. If you didn't know that dogs have more than 300 million smell-detecting cells, while humans have just 6 million, or that Dalmatians are born spotless, then this is the book for you! Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for dipping into, Pocket Eyewitness Dogs will tell you everything you need to know about dogs in one pocket-sized book.
1006 Руб.
Cars. Facts at Your Fingertips
Dive into the amazing world of cars, from the oldest classic cars to record-breaking vehicles, supercars, and the cars of the future. Get behind the wheel of 160 different types of cars, from hatchbacks and saloons to hybrids and vintage cars, and even explore the exhilarating sport of car racing. From the classic Ferrari 250 GT SWB to today's tiniest electric cars, find out how cars work and the mysteries of the car engine. With dozens of facts at your fingertips and bite-sized chunks of information, learning about cars becomes even more fun. With amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and genius gem facts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Cars will help you explore cool cars from every era. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for young car enthusiasts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Cars will tell you everything you need to know about cars in one pocket-sized book.
888 Руб.
Earth
Become an Earth expert and find out all you need to know about our planet - from the tallest mountain to the deepest ocean trenches - in this brilliant mini-book. With Earth facts at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Earth makes learning about our blue-and-green planet fun. Bite-sized chunks of information and stunning images help you explore Earth's volcanoes, mountains, rivers, forests, and seas. There are chapters, too, on weather and climate. Packed with profiles on more than 180 of Earth's major features you'll soon become a know-it-all on all things Earth. Get the facts and stats on the Nile, the world's longest river at 6,650 km (4,130 miles), see incredible pictures of giant crystals that weigh 55 tonnes each, and find out about the Mississippi tornado that tossed a train into the air. All this and more can be discovered in Pocket Eyewitness Earth, the handy pocket-sized encyclopedia of everything you need to know about our world!
1083 Руб.
Pocket Eyewitness Cars Facts at Your Fingertips
Dive into the amazing world of cars, from the oldest classic cars to record-breaking vehicles, supercars, and the cars of the future. Get behind the wheel of 160 different types of cars, from hatchbacks and saloons to hybrids and vintage cars, and even explore the exhilarating sport of car racing. From the classic Ferrari 250 GT SWB to today’s tiniest electric cars, find out how cars work and the mysteries of the car engine. With dozens of facts at your fingertips and bite-sized chunks of information, learning about cars becomes even more fun. With amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and genius gem facts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Cars will help you explore cool cars from every era. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for young car enthusiasts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Cars will tell you everything you need to know about cars in one pocket-sized book.
393 Руб.
Pocket Eyewitness Cars Facts at Your Fingertips
Dive into the amazing world of cars, from the oldest classic cars to record-breaking vehicles, supercars, and the cars of the future. Get behind the wheel of 160 different types of cars, from hatchbacks and saloons to hybrids and vintage cars, and even explore the exhilarating sport of car racing. From the classic Ferrari 250 GT SWB to today’s tiniest electric cars, find out how cars work and the mysteries of the car engine. With dozens of facts at your fingertips and bite-sized chunks of information, learning about cars becomes even more fun. With amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and genius gem facts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Cars will help you explore cool cars from every era. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for young car enthusiasts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Cars will tell you everything you need to know about cars in one pocket-sized book.
393 Руб.
Arbuthnott Gill What Makes You You?
What Makes You You? is a mind-blowing introduction to the building blocks of life, DNA, what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into digestible bite-sized chunks; Gill Arbuthnott seamlessly explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern day genetic research in an accessible, insightful and brilliantly interesting way. Packed with amazing 3D style illustrations and explanatory diagrams that jump off the page as well as amazing tales of scientific discoveries and what's in store for the future, Gill truly brings science to life.
2099 Руб.