Bøger af Jacqueline Morley

Ancient Egyptian Tomb examines the architectural achievements and hidden secrets held within the worlds most elaborate cemetery: the Valley of the Kings! Journey across the Nile and uncover the innovative building methods and complex afterlife preparations favoured by the formidable pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Unwrap all the secrets to mummification, including what trinkets Egyptians took to their graves, which Gods they worshipped, and how they planned such elaborate funeral processions. With superb cutaway illustrations, we explore the astounding architectural achievements of ancient Egyptian burial sites, gaining fascinating insight into the lives of the Pharaohs workforce who created these dazzling tombs. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index makes this title the perfect educational aid for aspiring historians aged 8 and up studying the ancient world!

From building a moat to planning a siege, delve into the weird-but-wonderful aspects of castle life!Tracing the history of castles across the British Isles, Castles: A Very Peculiar History uncovers how these fascinating fortresses were built, fought over and lived in. Learn the difference between donjeons and dungeons (its important), the best time of year for a siege, and how 40 pigs managed to bring down a fortress! Discover how the lord and lady, their knights, and their workers ate, kept clean, and entertained themselves. From the ravens in the Tower of London to household tips on food, fire, and bedding, this pocket-sized guide is the ultimate mini companion to castle-building. Fascinating facts, quirky comic-style illustrations, a full glossary, timeline and index make this the perfect gift for castle enthusiasts of all ages!

A Shakespearean Theatre is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history. Elizabethan London was a vibrant, growing city - and theatre, especially that of William Shakespeare, played a major role in its lively culture. Here's your ticket to the Globe, the legendary twenty-sided building where Shakespeare's plays were staged. Go backstage to discover how the theatre was run, who chose the actors, how many people it could hold, why it was build on the banks of the Thames, whilst combatting the hazards of everyday life, such as fire and plague. With superb cutaway illustrations, this impressive guide explores the many different people involved in the theatre, providing a vivid and dramatic insight into life and art in sixteenth century England. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value, making it a perfect resource for school children studying Shakespeare or the Renaissance period.

In Jules Verne's epic tale, Captain Nemo and the crew of the undersea vessel, Nautilus, journey through an at times fictional, yet at times very real, undersea world, from the lost city of Atlantis to the Red Sea. This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Verne's original text.

Er du klar til at finde ud af, om du har, hvad der skal til for at være den mand, som har malet det mest berømte maleri i verden, som har designet den første flyvemaskine nogensinde, og som har brugt ti år på at lave en syv meter høj hest af ler? Læs bogen, og find ud af, om du er et lige så stort geni som Leonardo da Vinci. Det kræver opfindsomhed! De vigtigste råd fra eksperterne:• Udvis interesse for alt omkring dig – intet forhindrer dig i at være både kunstner og videnskabsmand.• Hvis dine malerier ikke skal forgå, så hold dig til allerede afprøvede metoder.• Husk at skrive dine idéer ned, så de ikke går tabt for eftertiden.• Giv ikke op – før eller siden finder du en arbejdsgiver, som sætter pris på dit unikke talent.“Den utrolige historie om Leonardo da Vinci” er en del af en børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedpersonen i fortællingen. Bogen er skrevet af Jacqueline Morley og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Er du klar?Du er en fattig bonde i det gamle Egypten,og faraoen har netop indkaldt dig til at bygge hans gigantiske gravi form af en storslået pyramide!De vigtigste råd fra eksperterne:- Betal altid din skat, ellers får du tæsk.- Sørg altid for et mudret og glat underlag, når du skal trække store stenblokke.- Spild ikke tiden med en sløv mejsel – der er en hel hær af arbejdere, der kan slibe den for dig.- Hav altid en lykkebringende amulet på dig for at holde sygdom og onde ånder væk.“Den utrolige historie om pyramiderne” er en del af en ny børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedpersonen i fortællingen. Bogen er skrevet af Jacqueline Morley og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Er du klar?Du arbejder for de adelige på en fornem borg– dit drømmejob!Men da borgen angribes af selveste kongen, skal du virkelig stå din prøve og bevise, om du er kvik nok til at bo på en middelalderborg!Det mindste fejltrin kan koste dig livet!De vigtigste råd fra eksperterne:- Kend din plads. Det er middelalderens allervigtigste leveregel.- Opfør dig ordentligt. Høflighed er en dyd på denne tid.- Hold lav profil, hvis borgen kommer under angreb.- Måske er livet på landet alligevel at foretrække. Hold dig langt væk fra borge!“Den utrolige historie om middelalderborge” er en del af en ny børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedpersonen i fortællingen. Bogen er skrevet af Jacqueline Morley og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Er du klar? Du er en hårdtarbejdende bonde, som kæmper for at forsørge din familie.Men du er ulydig over for kejseren, og inden længe marcherer du gennem det nådesløse landskab på vej til Den Kinesiske Mur! De vigtigste råd fra eksperterne:- Hold dig til, når vognene kommer med korn. Du får ikke mange måltider!- Spild ikke tiden med at grave huller til de døde.- Holder du dig i live længe nok, bliver du forfremmet til hæren.- Undgå at kritisere kejserne, for så bliver du aldrig forfremmet – hvis du overhovedet overlever! “Den utrolige historie om Den Kinesiske Mur” er en del af en ny børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er fortællingens hovedperson. Bogen er oprindeligt skrevet af Jacqueline Morley og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

The first volume of this spellbinding Viking anthology features some of the most gripping fantastical and entrancing tales from Norse mythology retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling the power of imagination and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading

Timeless stories as they've never been told before.Stories includePrometheus and PandoraPersephoneEros and PsycheEcho and NarcissusThe Story of ArachneKing MidasMeleager and the Blazing LogAtlanta and the Golden Apples

Enter the world of Norse mythology, where you'll find sea monsters, shape-changers, and cunning, gold-hoarding underground dwarves. This second volume of Viking tales features more fantastical adventures, including Thor's journey in the land of the giants, and Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle of the gods, retold in a way that will engage very young readers. Different illustrators bring their distinctive styles to each story.

The second volume of this spellbinding anthology features more gripping tales from Greek mythology retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instil in them a love for storytelling. Four different illustrators bring their distinctive styles to the myths. In printed laminated jacket case format.

Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and architect's designs, this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at the development of gardening.

William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History uniquely explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life of the nation's favourite playwright.

Presents an overview of the trials and tribulations inside and outside the walls of a castle. This title lets you discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs, and shows how to use a common plant to defect lightning.

With the use of illustrations, this book looks at the different people involved in the Shakespearean theatre, providing a dramatic insight into life in Elizabethan England. It helps you discover the hazards of everyday life in the 16th century, such as fire and plague. It features informative captions, maps, a glossary and an index.