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Whether it's Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, Vermeer's vibrant depictions of light, Van Gogh's mesmerizing brush strokes, or Matisse's playful cutouts, the art featured here is introduced in a format and style that will appeal to children. The book proceeds chronologically, accompanied by a timeline to offer helpful historical context. Each artist's entry includes a concise biography, beautiful reproductions of major works, and lively texts that speak directly to young readers. Games, quizzes and other activities help readers learn about the significant contributions of each artist in a way that is both fun and inspiring. Additional information about museums, suggestions for further reading, and online resources will satisfy the most curious minds.

Classic collectable children's pirate story of daring do! Aarrh!

First US Edition hardback. Although his destiny is written and he knows fighting his archenemy in a battle to the death will lead to his own demise or his transformation into the Lord of the Shadows, Darren faces the battle with courage and a clever plan to trick the powers that rule him.

Unusual edition of the very popular Lake of Souls, with cover art by Cliff Nielson.

irst US Edition hardback
When Darren Shan returns home, he is met by old enemies and scores to be settled, and with destiny certain to destroy him, the world seems doomed to fall to the Ruler of the Night.

Echinoderms are a group of invertebrate animals that live in the sea. There are about 6,000 kinds of echinoderms, with the main kinds being sea stars, brittle stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Readers will learn about the life cycle of echinoderms, how they eat and defend themselves, and much more. They'll even get an up-close look at sand dollars and crown-of-thorns sea stars.

A best-selling, award-winning history of the Titanic disaster and discovery is presented in a hardcover edition and combines informative photographs and paintings with "you are there" text. Ideal for older children 9 - 12 years. Fascinating for anyone who has an interest in The Titanic. CONDITION: Very good. DJ worn on edges and corners, effecting poster on back of DJ. Ownership inscription on front free end paper. Otherwise clean.

It's benevolent witchcraft with a light touch—modernized for the twenty-first century's girl on the go! The Girl's Book of Enchantments will serve today's girls as a handy little fast-reference guide to spell-casting. Accessible, hassle-free spells require ingredients easily found in cupboard, refrigerator, or the local supermarket. A chapter titled "Hex and the City" tells today's girl-about-town everything she needs to know about spellcasting to find a great date, land the perfect job, and increase her popularity. Chapters that follow concentrate on charms and spells for making money, keeping a mate faithful, enhancing health and beauty, and taking full advantage of the magical powers and delights that are special to each of the four seasons. Three sealed enchantments claim to possess super power, and are recommended for emergency use only. Here's a book that mixes magic with lighthearted fun.

A beautiful book containing a collection of nursery rhymes and other Children's favourites by Kate Greenaway, illustrated throughout with her illustrations. Would make an ideal Christening gift, or suchlike.

Many people say Marco Polo was the greatest explorer that ever lived, travelling 33,000 miles by land and sea from Italy, across Turkey, Armenia, the Middle East, the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, and the hot Taklimakan Desert, before finally reaching China in 1275. This book recounts the remarkable tale of Marco Polo s journey and all the different cultures, inventions, riches and religions that he encountered along the way. Inspired by the Eastern culture of the 13th century, Demi illustrates this beautiful book with Chinese inks and gold overlays, and uses a mixture of Chinese and Indian embroidery and Italian, Arabian and Persian designs of gold and ink on silk in creating the borders and frames.Beautiful book - ideal Christmas gift

Here is a book no Christmas stocking should be without, a book that positively distils the spirit of the season. The title poem, familiar to children and adults the world over, introduces a collection of stories and verse with a Christmas theme, guaranteed to engage and amuse readers young and old.Likely to provoke laughter and sometimes to bring a sentimental tear to the driest eye, this festive treasure trove is ideal for reading aloud or curling up with in a comfy corner. Scrooge himself would have found it difficult to resist distributing copies on Christmas morning!

Illustrated Classic Works is a series of timeless classics vividly retold in a comic format, sure to enchant young readers.