Claudia Martin

Wonders of the World is a collection of more than 140 natural and man-made wonders from around the globe, from spectacular natural wonders to amazing feats of engineering. Arranged by continent, the book includes natural features such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Northern Lights and Niagara Falls, as well as human creations like Stonehenge, Rome's Colosseum, Chartres Cathedral, Angkor Wat and the Empire State Building. From the ancient world to the present day, from the natural world to man-made accomplishments, Wonders of the World explores the most outstanding places around the globe. From waterfalls to deserts, from bridges to opera houses, from natural fires that never stop burning to the Earth's largest man-made holes, the book explains the fascinating stories about extraordinary places, both famous and little-known. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized landscape format, Wonders of the World is a stunning collection of breathtaking images and places.

Wonders of the World

Alex Woolf

Claire Philip

Dr Meriel Lland

Dr Michael Leach

Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Sea Creatures, and More!

The New Animal Encyclopedia

The media is full of images and stories about the people of Syria and the suffering they have undergone in recent years. This book looks in detail at the history of the conflict, explains how it came about and the plight of the refugees, while emphasising the point of view of the people actually involved.

The War in Syria

Provides a look at how computers are designed, how engineers program them and how all the data in computers is held.

Computers

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.

Vegetarian Food

Young readers can come face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures to ever walk the earth, from Apatosaurus to Zuniceratops. Discover the lifestyles of real, living and breathing dinosaurs - their pack behaviors and hunting strategies; their nurturing and savage sides; their instincts and intelligence. Revel in the majesty of migrating sauropods, and marvel at the might of the most powerful hunters ever to walk the Earth. Then take to skies and seas, soaring with pterosaurs and diving with ichtyosaurs. Complex ideas are made simple by clear, easy-to-understand diagrams, fact-packed feature boxes, and ingenious infographics.

The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs

What happens when a volcano erupts? What causes earthquakes? Can we predict earthquakes? My Little Book of... Volcanoes & Earthquakes answers all these questions and many more. Combining easy-to-read text with stunning photographs, learning about earthquakes and volcanoes has never been so much fun! Learn how and why volcanoes occur, the largest and most dangerous and how we try and live with earthquakes today. This series provides first introductions to key non-fiction topics and includes stunning photographs and bite-size chunks of easy-to-read text.

My Little Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Discover how ambulances, fire engines, police cars, bikes and helicopters work and what they do. Action-packed photographs and text reveal fascinating detail and facts. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with spectacular photography to provide an exciting first introduction to emergency vehicles. What does a tow truck do? How does an ambulance work? When do we use firetrains? My Little Book of Emergency Vehicles answers all of these questions and many more. See hard-working vehicles in action and also learn about unusual rescue vehicles such as amphibious trucks and firefighting aircraft. Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about these impressive vehicles and the amazing jobs they do.

My Little Book Of... Emergency Vehicles

Hypothermia, dehydration, sunburn � the Arctic and Antarctic environments create deadly problems for human beings. In this interactive book, readers will encounter real-life scenarios in these harsh habitats. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer solutions to deadly problems. A map and supply list provide readers the tools to create their survival plans, and engaging fact boxes provide them with fascinating insights to these brutal biomes. Even readers who are reluctant with STEM material will love this immersive experience in a high-interest topic. Any library will have a place for this versatile, STEM-driven book.

Make It Out Alive in the Arctic and Antarctic

Whether shark mad, dotty for dolphins or orca obsessed, this extraordinary encyclopedia has all you need to know about life beneath the ocean. Full of fascinating facts and stunning sea life photography, this book covers everything from the ocean shores to deep sea creatures. Find out why octopuses release ink, why clownfish live in anemone tentacles and where can you find a halloween crab. Based on the latest research, this definitive guide to ocean life includes easy-to-follow information on anatomy and behavior 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, the Children's Encyclopedia of Ocean Life is a brilliant guide for kids aged 8+.

Children's Encyclopedia of Ocean Life

Lonely Planet Kids

Calling all archaeologists! A crate has arrived for you and it’s packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum’s big opening? Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army. Fun, interactive and with lots of facts to discover, Lonely Planet Kids’ Build Your Own History Museum is a hands-on way to learn about ancient people, cultures and traditions. It’s packed with amazing facts and awesome illustrations that reveal how people all over the world once lived and worked. Perfect for history fans of all ages, this follow-up to Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum features the ancient civilizations Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, Egypt, Greece, China, Rome, the Maya, and the Vikings. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids—an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet—published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Build Your Own History Museum

The Ultimate Book of Space

Stupendous and Tremendous Science: Powerful and Pongy Plants

Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón

Robert Kogod Goldman

Tomás Ojea Quintana

Claudio M. Grossman

Fernando Carrillo-Flórez

The International Dimension of Human Rights includes extracts of judgments, reports and opinions of international supervisory organs and domestic judicial tribunals, as well as the work of scholars in this subject. This casebook has been divided into seven chapters that deal with the following topics: basic notions of international law; the relationship between international law and domestic law; the right to an effective remedy; the right to liberty and security of persons and the right not to be tortured; the right to a fair trial; economic, social and cultural rights; and other aspects of international protection of human rights, such as the rights of women, the rights of indigenous peoples and environmental rights. The casebook also includes the most relevant international treaties on human rights adopted by the Inter-American, universal and European systems.

A Guide for Application in Domestic Law

The International Dimension of Human Rights

When we think about food, we usually think of three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What about those yummy afterschool snacks? Readers will learn about the importance of snacks: they aren't just tasty treats to look forward to, but they also help keep us full and satisfied so our blood sugar levels remain level and our metabolism keeps working. From green pancakes to carrot muffins, this book provides students with new and delicious snack ideas.

Healthy Snacks

From California's legendary Death Valley to the lagoons around Bora Bora in French Polynesia, from Norwegian fjords to the Lascaux cave paintings, Great Destinations roams far and wide to find the world's most outstanding accessible locations. The natural and man-made wonders include such places as the waterfalls at Plitvice in Croatia, the striking rock formations in the marble caves on General Carrera Lake in Chile/Argentina, and the Sandstone Mountains in German Saxony. For every destination, there's geographical and historical background.

Great Destinations of a Lifetime

From the marvels of the solar system, to the origins of Earth, and the mysteries of dark matter: discover all these and so much more, in this definitive children's guide to space. Beautifully realised, specially commissioned artworks and images from the most powerful space telescopes reveal extraordinary vistas of other planets, distant stars, and spiralling galaxies. Meanwhile, complex ideas are made simple by clear, easy-to-understand diagrams, fact-packed feature boxes, and ingenious infographics. Are your ready to step into the unknown? Get ready to discover the power of gravity; explore the many moons of Jupiter and Saturn; and behold the fearsome majesty of black holes. It's the ultimate visitor's guide to our Universe! A fantastic book for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors, expert consultants, sought-after illustrators, and exceptional international photographers. Every title is meticulously researched, and presents information with clarity, passion, and intelligence.

Diego Rodríguez Pinzón

A Handbook for Victims and Their Advocates

The Prohibition of Torture and Ill-treatment in the Inter-American Human Rights System

Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Greece is a stunning collection of images celebrating one of the world's most popular destinations. From antiquity to modernity, from the tallest mountains to the tiniest islands, from the Romans to the Venetians to the Ottomans, Greece is a beautiful photographic exploration of this fascinating country. Arranged by region, the book celebrates such classical highlights as Athens's Acropolis, the ruins at Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki, and the ancient Temple at Delphi. It also explores the beauty of the islands of the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, the Zagori mountains in the northwest of the country, and the hydrothermal craters on Nisyros.

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