Bøger af Claudia Martin

Presented in a pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, Amsterdamis a stunning collection of images that vividly brings to life this iconic city, from the canals and bridges to the world-class museums and friendly neighbourhoods.

A friendly and accessible introduction to the United Kingdom for children

Explore the incredible worlds of science and nature in this beautifully illustrated reference guide for curious young readers, featuring lavish artwork by Marc Pattenden. Based on the latest understanding of the natural sciences, this is a definitive guide to nature, the planet, space, and everything we know to exist.

Young readers can explore an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary visual reference guide, filled with stunning full-colour photographs and eye-opening facts. From tiger sharks to sea cucumbers, detailed fact-boxes summarise the key characteristics of each creature while stunning photographs bring the ocean world to life!

Dive into an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary hardback encyclopedia for young readers, packed with astounding facts and full-colour wildlife photography. With profiles on many different types of sharks, plus jellyfish, tropical fish, whales and other amazing sea creatures, this is perfect reference guide for the ocean obsessed!

Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays and holidays for the science-loving kid.

It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of stars and galaxies, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxies have to reveal.

It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of humans making discoveries beyond Earth, from the first time humans looked into the sky to blasting beyond our solar system. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal.

It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of the solar system, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal.

It's time to explore space! Learn all about the history and science of Earth and its moon, all the way back to the beginning of time. Detailed diagrams and in-depth text along with backmatter comprehension questions will engage readers to explore everything our galaxy has to reveal.

Planes, trains, and automobiles are crucial forms of transportation today, but the first vehicles ever used date back 9,600 years ago! Society has come a long way from humans riding donkeys for transport, and readers learn the history of vehicles and so much more in this book! From the technology behind submarines to water-fueled cars, the information is provided in a vivid and intriguing way. Eye-catching illustrations, achievable text, and a concluding activity are sure to have readers turning the pages with curiosity and enjoyment.

From cars to kettles and cranes to drills, machines do useful work in homes, factories, schools, and even on construction sites! But what powers machines? How do wheels work? And why exactly are screws so important? Questions like these and more can be found in this book, as readers learn about the numerous machines that make many important functions work--from toothbrushes to Ferris wheels--throughout the world. With interesting illustrations, fascinating facts, achievable text, and an eye-catching format, this book will be sure to entertain and intrigue readers from start to finish.

Computers come in many forms--phones, tablets, laptops, and they're even incorporated into some houses--but how exactly do they work? When were computers even invented? Questions like these and more can be found in this book, where curious readers can learn about one of the most widespread forms of technology today! With fascinating illustrations, interesting facts, achievable text, and an eye-catching format, this book will be sure to entertain and intrigue readers from start to finish. They'll even be able to put their knowledge to the test with a quiz found at the end of the book!

Weathering breaks rock, then erosion moves it. Rocks can be found just about anywhere on and below Earth's surface--even on and under water. Readers learn about the processes of weathering and erosion in this book, uncovering the various forms rocks can take and the way humans can affect the processes. Eye-catching illustrations, age-appropriate text and captions, and a concluding quiz will engage readers from the first to last page. They can further their understanding of weathering and erosion beyond the classroom, all the while enjoying a fun reading experience!

They can be quite scary, but volcanoes and earthquakes are fascinating, natural occurrences on Earth. Readers will learn about earthquakes and volcanoes--the way they're measured, their sizes and shapes, their eruptions--and much more in this intriguing book! Tsunamis, hot springs, and geysers are also explored, as readers will be able to further their knowledge of earthquakes and volcanoes, both often a result of moving rocks. Vivid illustrations, achievable text, diagrams, and a concluding quiz enhance readers' experience as they extend their learning from outside of the classroom and immerse themselves within the topic.

Rocks may seem big and bulky, but they are in a constant cycle of change. Readers learn about the cycle rocks undergo to change from one kind into another as well as the factors that play a role in the process, such as heat, pressure, and weathering. As they uncover each part of the process, readers are entertained and informed and simultaneously able to further their learning of this important cycle outside of the classroom! Eye-catching graphics, diagrams, and age-appropriate texts combine to make a reading experience that is sure to fascinate readers.

Aspiring young geologists will enjoy learning about rocks, minerals, and gems from agate to zircon in this beautiful beginner’s encyclopedia that comes with a poster to help kids identify rocks and gems.Did you know that rocks and minerals are all around us and often play a large part in our day-to-day lives? Or that metals like silver can be found in rocks, on their own, or mixed in with other minerals? Discover even more intriguing facts alongside engaging photos in this encyclopedia perfect for aspiring young geologists. The included poster also identifies various rocks and gems for quick reference. From agate to Zircon, get digging and discover the world’s most amazing rocks, minerals, and gems in this A to Z guide.

Young readers can take a deep dive into the extraordinary world beneath our oceans with this wonderfully visual, full-color reference guide. >This definitive guide to ocean life includes easy-to-follow information on anatomy and behaviour of sea creatures. It also includes fun fact-boxes, with information you wouldn't believe! Perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed, this book is also great for home learning. A brilliant guide for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children's Discovery Library series brings together wonderfully visual reference guides for young readers, combining stunning photography and fabulous facts on a variety of popular topics.

Step into the scintillating world of science with this eye-opening hardback encyclopedia, brimming with full-color illustrations that bring subjects to life! From brain cells and birds to energy and elements, this ultimate guide brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and intriguing imagery. Inside readers will uncover key ideas about physics, chemistry and biology - including answers to questions that young readers most want answered. Topics include: . Matter, Atoms and Elements. Life, Evolution and Habitats. The Human Body. Forces and Energy>Featuring a quiz section and a useful glossary, this memorable book is your complete guide to understanding the key concepts in science for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.

In 170 vibrant photographs, Spain celebrates the landscapes, lifestyle and culture of the jewel of southwestern Europe, from the stunning architecture of Andalucia to the rugged coastline of Galicia, the Castilian plain and the hedonism of the Balearic Islands.

Cooking a meat-free meal doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it often provides opportunities to try things we may otherwise never have eaten. Readers will learn about tofu and tabbouleh, and all sorts of other fun ingredients and dishes that do not involve meat. Readers learn how to cook for a vegetarian, and learn tips for how to get enough protein into each dish. This book offers creative ideas for meat substitutes and resources for vegan options as well.

Young readers can journey through the far-reaches of space with this spectacular hardback encyclopedia, richly illustrated with breathtaking, full-color space photography. From asteroids to auroras and moons to the Milky Way, this fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about space! Readers can learn about the moons of Jupiter, the search for extra-terrestrial life, super massive black holes, and everything in between! Chapters include: - The Solar System: our Sun, the plants and their moons - Space objects from comets to asteroids - Stars, galaxies, black holes and dark matter - Famous astronomers and astronauts>Throughout the book, a galactic gallery of photographs makes exploring the universe a mind-blowing experience Perfect for budding astronauts aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-color photography.

From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extra-terrestrial life, this definitive guide unravels the mysteries of our incredible universe. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this enchanting encyclopedia will ignite childrens' passion for the space science and its incredible discoveries.

This comprehensive encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

A 2008 study found that sustained intense interests, particularly in a conceptual domain like dinosaurs, can help children develop increased knowledge and persistence, a better attention span, and deeper information-processing skills.

Makes an attractive gift for curious kids.