There are not only dwarves in the underground. This hidden kingdom is full of interesting animals, things, and phenomena, as this mix of encyclopedia and fairy tale will show you.Once upon a time there was a Queen who only cared about her looks. She believed she was the most beautiful woman in the world, except for her stepdaughter Snow White. She was more beautiful and the jealous queen could not accept it, so she decided to get rid of Snow White. And what happened to the beautifulprincess and her evil stepmother? In addition to the well-known fairy tale there are seven richly illustrated gatefolds where you can also learn about what lies underground, who works there apart from the seven dwarves, and which animals live there. You can also learn about underground structures and other curiosities associated with the realm below the Earth's surface.

Discovering the Underground with Snow White (Fairytale Encyclopedia)

Children's Books

Velcovsky, Tom

Science, Nature & How It Works

Albatros Media

Means of Transport That Changed The World

Sekaninová, Stepánka

This beautifully illustrated book covers 10 most popular sports and how they developed during the history, including the rules, equipment, and the star players. From the prehistory until today, this book provides young readers with a comprehensive overview of the most popular sports disciplines. Find out&nbsp;where the idea of a goal came&nbsp;from, and what the origin of the ball is. How did the first tennis racket look like? And did you know that hockey was played in Ancient Egypt? A lot of new information as well as fun facts from the world of sports is awaiting you on these pages. Learn more about the following sports: <ul> <li>Athletics</li> <li>Skating</li> <li>Ice hockey</li> <li>Golf</li> <li>Football</li> <li>Tennis</li> <li>Basketball</li> <li>Swimming</li> <li>Skiing</li> <li>Baseball</li> </ul>

The Origins of Sports

Biographies

An encyclopedia of vertebrates that comprises of the most interesting and fascinating facts from the animal world combined with a fresh and modern look. Vertebrates are one of the largest animal groups and it includes cartilaginous fish, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. What do they have in common? What is typical for their body?&nbsp;Are you shaking your head in confusion, telling yourself that you don't know? Shaking your head is a sign that you are a vertebrate. Because backbone and cranium are typical for them. Did you know that African ostriches run at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour, which is the average speed of a car? Or that kiwi birds stopped flying because they had no natural enemies? Dive into the animal world and find out more. This book provides readers with information about the vertebrate family in a readable and comprehensible way, while staying scientifically accurate.

Versatile Vertebrates

Kotasova Adamkova, Marie

Animals

The New Seven Wonders of the World are introduced from the architectural point of view in this fully illustrated title. The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007. But have you ever wondered how these monumental structures were built centuries ago without using the modern technologies and heavy machinery that is available today? This book will give you the answers you are looking for. These buildings are a unique cross-section of world architecture and offer a unique opportunity to compare the approaches, but also cultures of the entire world and different historical periods. Come and travel with us across the world and time and peek behind the curtain of the creation of the architectural monuments that have helped shape the current world.

How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built (How the Wonders Were Built)

Bartunek, Jiri

Arts, Music & Photography

Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World

This engaging book for young adventurers features 40 historical discoveries, from tiny artifacts to entire cities, including the people and circumstances behind their uncovering.&nbsp; In Famous Finds and Finders, young readers are taken on an adventurous journey back through time as they learn about the field of archeology and its role in uncovering the secrets of our past. Emphasizing the importance of preserving and recording moments in history, it encourages children to consider their own place in the ongoing story of humanity. Kids will also learn about the tools and techniques (from crude to state-of-the-art) that archeologists and paleontologists use, as well as about the challenges they face in uncovering fragments of the past buried in the ground or under the ocean. The discoveries are divided into 5 categories: <ul> <li>People and Animals</li> <li>Towns and Cities</li> <li>Works of Art</li> <li>Under the Sea</li> <li>Underground</li> </ul> Sections include: <ul> <li>Tutankhamun''s Tomb: An Ancient Egyptian burial chamber discovered by archeologist Howard Carter in 1922, famous for its magnificent treasures.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lascaux: A complex of caves in France containing some of the most well-preserved prehistoric cave paintings in the world, discovered in 1940 by exploring four teenagers.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Titanic: A British luxury passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg, resulting in the loss of many lives.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lucy: A partial skeleton of a female Australopithecus afarensis hominin, discovered in Ethiopia in 1974 by a paleoanthropologist from the University of Cleveland.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ötzi the Iceman: The mummy of a man who lived around 3,300 BCE, discovered in 1991 in the Alps by hikers who thought he was a deceased modern climber.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Whydah Gally: A pirate ship discovered by an underwater explorer off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Terracotta Army: A collection of earthen sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China, discovered by local farmers in 1974.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Miss Ardi: The oldest known hominid skeleton, providing insights into human evolution.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Chinchorro Mummies: The oldest artificially preserved human remains, found along the coast of present-day Chile and Peru.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Altai Princess: The well-preserved mummy of a young woman who lived over 2,500 years ago in Siberia.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Sue the Rex: The most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Angkor Wat: A historic temple complex in Cambodia built in the 12th century - one of the largest religious monuments in the world.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pompeii: A Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving it and providing insight into ancient Roman life.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Troy: An ancient city in Turkey, best known for the Trojan War described in Homer''s epic poem, The Iliad.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Babylon: A city in ancient Mesopotamia, located in present-day Iraq, known for its legendary Hanging Gardens.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Port Royal: A major center for piracy and commerce in the Caribbean, destroyed by an earthquake in 1692.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Bust of Nefertiti: A sculpture of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, created in the 14th century BCE and discovered in 1912 by a German archeologist.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Venus de Milo: The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek statue of Aphrodite, discovered by a poor farmer on the island of Milos in Greece in 1820.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lighthouse of Alexandria: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, constructed in the 3rd century BC on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.</li> </ul> This book highlights some of the most significant archeological discoveries of all time, introducing young readers to some of the key figures in the field. It provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn about historical discoveries and the people who made them, and will inspire them to continue exploring the world with a sense of wonder and curiosity. Filled with evocative illustrations and informative content, Famous Finds and Finders is perfect for children aged 9-12 who are curious about history and the world around us. Whether they are a student of history, a budding archeologist, or simply curious about the world around us, this book is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of archeology.

Famous Finds and Finders: Searching for the Past

History

From Pyramids to Palaces: Architecture around the World

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