Marte

De dochter van een Amerikaanse vrouw en een Chinese man groeit begin 20e eeuw op in Shanghai in de succesvolle club van haar moeder.

"My name is Book and I'll tell you the story of my life." Nonfiction like you've never read it before! Quirky and humorous, part poetry, part reflection, this is the story of the book told by none other than Book himself! This extraordinary character begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story and clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment and paper, and on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see him lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, and the coming of paperbacks...

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

Los cuentos clásicos han pervivido hasta nuestros días por contar, de manera fantástica, hechos cotidianos en los cuales nos podemos ver reflejados. Cada cuento que aquí aparece presenta diferentes aspectos de la vida real: los sueños, la ingenuidad, la fantasía, el amor, la codicia… A partir de 8 años