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Children's Illustrated History Atlas (Children's Illustrated Atlas)
by DKLearn about incredible world history in this first-ever history atlas for children ages 7-9.Young history buffs will love this time-traveling adventure! This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. Journey around the world as you learn its history, with maps showing everything from the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China to the when and how of the Civil War.This amazing illustrated atlas brings history to life. It is packed with more than 40 colorful historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about our past. Children are shown how to read a map and how to use a key, compass, and scale. Each map is bursting with information, such as how big the Roman Empire was, how explorers made incredible journeys around the world, and when humans first traveled into space. This charming and informative history atlas is a key addition to every child's library.
Children's Illustrated Thesaurus (DK Children's Illustrated Reference)
by DKExpand and explore your vocabulary.Discover a whole new vocabulary and never be lost for words again, with this comprehensive and detailed illustrated children&’s thesaurus, with synonyms and antonyms for more than four thousand main entries. This beautifully illustrated thesaurus for kids age 9 and older is packed with: • A comprehensive, illustrated thesaurus created specifically for young readers and writers • Authoritative content from Collins is given the DK treatment to make the pages lively and the words meaningful for children • Fun and fresh illustrated &“word features&” to explore and expand on vocabulary This colorful and insightful thesaurus contains more than four thousand entries, where each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child&’s confidence inusing and choosing words. An imaginative mix of photography and illustration gives the book great visual appeal and is the perfect book for children who enjoy words; or who need a little extra help or encouragement with their English vocabulary.Each entry provides information about each headword: the word type (e.g. noun); definition; example sentence; list of synonyms; further (more advanced) synonyms and antonyms. It also includes synonyms from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and the U.S. The Children&’s Illustrated Thesaurus is not only a fun and vibrant educational tool for children, but is also perfect for educators looking for a learning tool to inspire vocabulary development.Expand your library collection and pair this exciting learning tool with DK&’s ever-popular Children&’s Illustrated Dictionary.
Children's Illustrated World Atlas (DK Children's Illustrated Reference)
by DKFrom Bolivia's bustling markets to the massive and scorching Sahara Desert, see the world with this beautifully illustrated atlas.Children’s Illustrated World Atlas is divided into six main sections, each devoted to a continent. Within each continent, a country or a region is explored in detail through stunning maps showcasing cities, towns, rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographical features. Apart from the geography of a region, Children’s Illustrated World Atlas also provides interesting information about the people, their traditions, politics, and economics through spectacular images and snippets of facts. Take a trip around the world with Children’s Illustrated World Atlas, from the majestic Himalayas to the Carnival of Venice. This colorful and comprehensive book is the perfect addition to every book shelf at home or school.
Children's Stories from Myths & Legends: Classic Tales From Around The World
by Ronne Randall Graham HowellsMyths are the oldest stories of all, they help us to explain the world around us and to make sense of our place within it. The myths and legends in this book come from many different cultures all over the world. They are a gift to us from our most distant ancestors, for us to enjoy and treasure for all time. Retold for young children, and beautifully illustrated throughout, this book is perfect for reading together or for new readers to try themselves.
Children's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
by Linda BleckHey, Diddle Diddle and Diddle Diddle Dumpling. Old King Cole and The Queen of Hearts. Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner. These lilting, singsong verses enchant toddlers, build language skills, and set the stage for a lifetime love of literature. This charmingly illustrated compilation provides a wonderful introduction to such well-known and well-loved rhymes as This Little Piggy, Sing a Song of Sixpence, There was an Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe, and Rub-a-Dub-Dub.
Children's Visual Dictionary: 9,000-Word Vocabulary Builder
by DKA 9,000-word visual dictionary with every day, thematic sections that help children expand their vocabulary.Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children’s Visual Dictionary. Clear, simple illustrations depict words and phrases in a visual way for easy learning, helping to explain the meanings of more than 9,000 words and phrases.This illustrated dictionary for children offers:More than 9,000 essential words and phrases are illustrated and grouped by theme.Each section broken down by an everyday or practical theme to help add context and meaning.Beautiful illustrations bring the words and phrases of the English language to life.Children aged 7+ will find it easy to understand challenging words and build their English vocabulary with terms arranged in themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics – such as city life, sports, construction, farming, or visiting a bakery. Helpful cross-references allow children to look up other related terms quickly.
Chiller Thriller! (Junior Monster Scouts #7)
by Joe McGeeThe Junior Monster Scouts befriend a lonely yeti in the hilarious seventh chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series!It&’s winter in the Village and a fresh blanket of snow means sledding, caroling, yummy hot cocoa, and fun for everyone. Everyone, that is, but a lonely Yeti named Igloo and cranky Baron Von Grump whose cabin is about to be whisked away by a scary avalanche! Can the Junior Monster Scouts—Franky, Wolfy, and Vampyra—save the day and make a new (and not-so-abominable) friend?
Chilling with Ghosts: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural (A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural #2)
by Insha FitzpatrickDiscover everything about ghosts in this fun handbook packed with spooky tales, engrossing science, and fascinating history–perfect for middle grade readers and mythology fans!Boo! Do you believe in ghosts? What&’s up with haunted houses? And how exactly do you bust a ghost? Uncover the spooky and spectral world of ghosts in Chilling with Ghosts, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Step into the unknown—if you dare!—and discover:· Haunting history and super weird science! Meet ghosts from ancient mythology and find out what exactly ghost fungus is.· Scary ghost stories of all kinds! Meet the ghost of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare and craft your very own ghost story.· A globe-trotting tour of haunted spots! Travel all around the world, from the Catacombs of Paris to the Winchester Mystery House.Chilling with Ghosts is the second book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives. Get to know ghost lore with enchanting illustrations and hands-on activities, like brewing homemade ectoslime. It&’s a spooky world out there—grab your guide, and let&’s go!Look for Hanging with Vampires for another frightfully good read!
Chills: 12 Chilling Tales and Exciting Adventures
by Burton GoodmanMotivate students with high-interest fiction from master authors, motivate struggling readers with high-interest stories at ten reading levels improve vocabulary and comprehension skills, encourage writing in response to reading. One of our classic best-sellers, Goodman's Five-Star Stories, supplements any literature curriculum or stands on its own by providing interesting fiction at just the right reading levels. Adapted well-known short stories by traditional authors and newer multicultural authors entice even struggling readers with tales of adventure, and surprise. Vocabulary in context, close passages, and critical thinking exercises help readers improve their understanding of the narrative text.
Chimney Sweeps: Yesterday and Today
by James Cross Giblin"All up!" This loud cry breaks the silence on a quiet London street in 1800. It is the cry of a climbing boy--a very young chimney sweep--as he pokes his head out the top of the chimney. The earliest chimney sweeps date back to the 12th century when chimneys first came into use. This is the story of those sweeps, and the folklore surrounding them. It is also the history of sweeps in Europe and the United States up to the present day. Margot Tomes's illustrations bring life to the chimney sweeps of yesterday, and the photographs included show today's chimney sweeps in action.
Chimpanzee Spree (Nancy Drew Clue Book #19)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy&’s Earth Day project turns into chimpanzee chaos in the nineteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy, Bess, and George need to create an Earth Day project for school, and they&’ve landed on the perfect idea: Chimpiñatas! These globe-shaped piñatas are enrichment toys made for the chimpanzees at the Hairy Hideaway animal sanctuary to enjoy. The girls have filled them with the chimps&’ favorite healthy snacks, like seeds and fruit, but when the chimps crack open the piñatas, they find that one of them is filled with candy! Who could have switched out the Chimpiñata, and why would they want to make the chimps go bananas? If anyone can find the schemer behind this sugar rush, it&’s the Clue Crew!
Chimpanzees (Amazing Animals)
by Sarah AlbeeDid you know that chimpanzees are more similar to humans that any other animal on Earth? Highly intelligent and social, chimps can make tools and even communicate with sign language. Learn all about these wonderful creatures-what they eat, how they raise their young, and how they interact with one another.
China (A True Book)
by Mel FriedmanExamines the country of China, including its history, geography, government, people, arts, language, festivals, and recreation.
China (Xist Kids Bilingual Spanish English)
by Xist PublishingBilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers Become a world explorer! This Discover Series picture book brings the world to your door. Introduce your child to the beautiful art and architecture of China. Each of the 23 photos in this book are crisp and clear with a simple title beneath the image. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and ideas to babies and toddlers. Bilingual Discover Series books feature both English and Spanish words to introduce language learners to new vocabulary. Each page features a professionally photographed object with a simple title beneath it. Libros bilingües para bebés y niños pequeños ¡Conviértase en un explorador mundial! Este libro de imágenes Discover Series trae el mundo a tu puerta. Presente a su hijo al hermoso arte y arquitectura de China. Cada una de las 23 fotos de este libro son nítidas y claras con un título simple debajo de la imagen. Utilizado como un salto para la interacción, Discover Series Picture Books son una gran manera de introducir nuevas imágenes, palabras e ideas a los bebés y niños pequeños. Los libros bilingües de Discover Series cuentan con palabras tanto en inglés como en español para introducir a los aprendices de idiomas en un nuevo vocabulario. Cada página presenta un objeto fotografiado profesionalmente con un título simple debajo de él.
China Through Time: A 2,500-Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Canal (DK Panorama)
by DKEmbark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey through Chinese history.This beautifully illustrated children's history book spans 2,500 years and more than a thousand miles along China's Grand Canal. With stunning, panoramic illustrations and lively, engaging text, China Through Time brings key periods and turning points in the canal's history to life. Cutaway views show the inside of buildings and introduce children to important places, characters, and events - from humble workers to mighty emperors, and from floods and wars to life in bustling ports and modern cities.Children will also love searching for the mischievous time-travelling cat, Lihua, who appears in each of the artworks.Perfect for parents and children to pore over together, China Through Time makes a gorgeous gift or collector's item. Fun, interactive, and packed with details, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before.
China's Long March: 6,000 Miles of Danger
by Jean FritzDescribes the events of the 6,000 mile march undertaken by Mao Zedong and his Communist followers as they retreated before the forces of Chiang Kai-shek.
China: The land (Lands, peoples, and cultures) Third Edition, Revised Edition
by Bobbie KalmanThe book discusses China's economy and the reforms that have happened and the status of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
by Mingmei YipThis volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children aged six to ten in other countries a glimpse into both the tradition and culture of China.Other titles in the series include Japanese Children's Favorite Stories: Books One and Two , Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, and Singapore Children's Favorite Stories. Korean Children's Favorite Stories, andFavorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet.
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
by Mingmei YipThis volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children aged six to ten in other countries a glimpse into both the tradition and culture of China.Other titles in the series include Japanese Children's Favorite Stories: Books One and Two , Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, and Singapore Children's Favorite Stories. Korean Children's Favorite Stories, andFavorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet.
Chinese Civilization
by National Geographic LearningChina has great respect for traditions, strong family values, and other Confucian ideals. Discover how the first emperor, Shi Huangdi, unifies the country, created a powerful empire, and built the Great Wall. See how Chinese technology, from silk making to gunpowder, has affected the world.
Chinese Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Frederick H. MartensTalking animals, imperiled princesses, clever cowherds, and other intriguing characters populate this engaging collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales. Among them are a wide variety of fables, legends of the gods, ghost stories, myths, and more.Included in this modestly priced compilation are such favorite stories as "Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies," "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away," "The Bird with Nine Heads," and many others. Enhanced by 18 charming illustrations, Chinese Fairy Tales offers a captivating series of tine-honored tales sure to enchant children, adults, and any lover of folklore.
Chinese Foods And Recipes
by Erin MaherDiscusses the history and traditions of China by focusing on its foods and recipes.
Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
by Grace LinFrom fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods. <P><P> Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? <P><P> Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. <P><P> Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.
Chinese Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History (Myth Ser.)
by Philip WilkinsonIn 1978, faced with the pressure to modernize and a declining budget, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reluctantly agreed to join China's economic reform drive, expanding its internal economy to market-oriented civilian production. This work examines PLA's role in the economy up to 1998.
Chinese Mythology: Legendary Tales of Heaven, Earth, Humanity, and Beyond
by Aaron HwangStep into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales. Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and rain? Have you ever felt lucky and wondered where luck comes from? Are you curious about the unseen and unknown? People have been asking these questions for thousands of years, with different cultures coming up with different answers to explain the universe. The myths in Chinese Mythology date back to ancient China, where the Jade Emperor ruled from the Heavens alongside other deities, and when the world was filled with supernatural figures, including snake-women, animal tricksters, ghosts, demons, dragons, and more. Journey through the world's creation and the rule of heaven to the powerful shaping of earth and the rise of humanity in these stunning, exciting, and mystical tales from China, written by the author of A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac and illustrated in stunning, bright, magical pictures.