Ben Hubbard

Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this fascinating biography for children. Learn about one of the most famous monarchs in British history in this biography for kids aged 5-11 exploring Henry VIII's life. Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king. Henry VIII covers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland. This children’s book on Henry VIII offers:- New information about Henry’s life on every page, from his route to a divorce and the fates of his six wives to his military victories and his love of parties.- The third installment, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the best-selling History’s Greatest Leaders series.- Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians. This biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago. More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you enjoyed learning about one of Britain’s most well-known kings, then why not try other books in the History’s Greatest Leaders series, Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III?

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. This exciting Graphic Texts pack includes action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction, carefully selected poetry and comprehensive guided reading support to meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. Each book contains inside cover notes with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions. Project X Origins guided reading notes offer step-by-step teaching support for each book with guidance about comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing. Each set of notes has in-built assessment and is fully correlated to all UK curricula. This pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 4 reading books, 1 each of: Antarctic Ambush, The Call of the Wild, The Raven and other poems, Great Engineers.

An exciting narrative exploration of Amelia Earhart's pioneering first solo flight

The mythology of the Vikings is still alive today in popular culture: everyone knows of Thor, the Norse god of war (made popular through the Marvel Cinematic Universe); Ragnarök, the great battle at the end of the world, where many gods and heroes perish and the earth is submerged in water; the tragic love story of Siegfried and Brunhild, central to the music and operas of German composer Richard Wagner; the characters of Loki the Trickster, the great god Odin’s eight-legged horse Sleipnir, and elves, dwarfs and trolls, all popular motifs in 20th century fantasy literature. In Norse Gods & Myths see how Odin exchanged his eye in order to drink from the wisdom-giving Mímisbrunnr magical well; learn how Loki cut off the hair of the beautiful goddess Sif as a practical joke, and had to repay Thor by obtaining the all- powerful hammer Mjöllnir from artisan dwarves; explore how Asgard, the mythical dwelling place of the gods, was fortified by the giant jötunn in exchange for the fertility goddess Freya’s hand in marriage; and marvel at Yggdrasil, the sacred tree around which the Norse cosmos developed. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 100 illustrations and photographs, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the mythology that brought us the terrifying giant wolf Fenrir and the goddess Hel, ruler of the underworld.

Voyage through hundreds of years of seafaring, swashbuckling history as you uncover the story of the Vikings. Follow the adventures of one family through time as each new generation helps tell the story of one of the greatest seafaring civilizations of all time. Swing your axe and fell giant oaks with shipbuilder’s assistant Olaf. Decades later, see his descendant make an offering to the fierce fighter god Odin. Then, turn the page and watch as Gudrun prepares shields and spears for battle. From the earliest seafarers who struck out for bold new lands, up until the end of the Scandinavian monarchs, uncover the real story behind the rampaging raiders who sped across the sea. With plenty of tiny details to spot and characters that let you see the world through their eyes, Let’s Meet the Vikings immerses you in history on every page.

Voyage through hundreds of years of seafaring, swashbuckling history as you uncover the story of the Vikings. Follow the adventures of one family through time as each new generation helps tell the story of one of the greatest seafaring civilizations of all time. Swing your axe and fell giant oaks with shipbuilder’s assistant Olaf. Decades later, see his descendant make an offering to the fierce fighter god Odin. Then, turn the page and watch as Gudrun prepares shields and spears for battle. From the earliest seafarers who struck out for bold new lands, up until the end of the Scandinavian monarchs, uncover the real story behind the rampaging raiders who sped across the sea. With plenty of tiny details to spot and characters that let you see the world through their eyes, Let’s Meet the Vikings immerses you in history on every page.

Se världen som du aldrig sett den förut! Genom fantastiska flygfotografier och satellitbilder kan du sväva högt över några av världens mest berömda sevärdheter och platser – från Frihetsgudinnan, pyramiderna i Giza och kinesiska muren till Mount Everest, Amazonfloden och Stora barriärrevet. Följ med upp i luften och upptäck monument, naturfenomen och världsstäder som New York, Mexico City, Kapstaden, Paris, Tokyo och Sydney från en helt ny vinkel. Världen från ovan är full med spektakulära fotografier och intressant fakta. En perfekt bok för nyfikna barn som vill lära sig mer om vår värld.

Take a journey of discovery through an ocean, from seabed to sunny shallows

Take a journey of discovery up a mountain, from valley to snow-capped peak

Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. Travel with one family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the Nile River as you hunt for food with fisherman’s daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendant – soldier Hori – prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father in heaving stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more! From the earliest people farming the land, right up to the modern Egyptian researchers cataloging the past, uncover the first-hand story of the civilization that shaped the world (and left us lots of buried treasure). With plenty of tiny details to spot and characters that let you see the world through their eyes, Let’s Meet the Ancient Egyptians immerses you in history on every page.

Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. Travel with the friendly Fnd family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some of the huge historical figures that marked their lives. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the river Nile as you hunt for food with fisherman’s daughter Mery. Flip the page and suddenly feel the heat of the blistering desert as her descendent – soldier Hori – prepares for battle. Then jump through time to join Hemira and her father heave stones to build the epic Great Pyramid. Each new character has their own unique story, as they encounter mummies, pharaohs, gods, and much more! From the earliest people farming the land right up to the end of Egypt, uncover the first-hand story of the civilization that shaped the world.

Are dragons winged, fire-breathing beasts or water gods who promise good luck? Across the globe, legends of dragons have varied greatly. Stories and images of dragons can be traced back to the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In many East and Southeast Asian cultures, dragons were considered friendly, serpent-like creatures, but in Western cultures, they were ferocious, feared, and monstrous. Were dragons slayed by knights in medieval Europe? Or did they bring promises of plentiful rain in Japanese folklore? Both! These are just two examples of historic dragon lore. Today, dragons are in their golden age. They are featured in literature, games, movies, and television and have never been more popular. How to Train Your Dragon shows them as peaceful companions to humans. The Hobbit uses a dragon as a clever and cruel villain. From Norway to Korea, send your curiosity into flight and learn all we know about these mysterious creatures in this exciting book for young readers!

Animals are even more amazing than most people realise. With their super-senses and special abilities, animals can sniff out disease in humans, dig out those trapped by avalanches and even detect earthquakes before they strike. It hard to imagine where humans would be without animals to help us. The simple text explains how and why animals help us and have a positive impact on our lives, often alongside the people who help us, too. From guide dogs and sheep dogs to therapy pets and police horses, readers will learn about the many ways people rely on animals to stay safe, have fun and help us get around. The book will show readers age 7+ the importance of animal welfare. Readers will find out how owners and handlers care for the safety and wellbeing of our Animal Helpers. We'll show how animals can help us physically but are also beneficial for our mental health. We'll also show how we can support animals in return.

Take a journey of discovery up a mountain, from valley to snow-capped peakMountains are some of nature's most awe-inspiring sights. Take an immersive journey through the different parts of a mountain, experiencing the beauty and wonder of the natural landscape and discovering the many plants and animals that make their home in the mountains. Come on a beautiful, step-by-step journey through some of Earth's most spectacular landscapes, which dives deep into each part or feature in turn to build up a picture of the whole. Along the way, it reveals how these landscapes were formed, the animals and plants that make them their home and how precious and vulnerable they are. Perfect for nature lovers aged 9 and up. Contents:A mountain is born / Standing before a mountain / Mountain foothills / Cloud forest / Conifer forest / Rocky lake / Alpine meadow / Heath and moorland / Alpine tundra / Glacier / Mountain summit / Mountains around the world / Threats to mountains / Glossary / Learn more / IndexBooks in the series:From Root to Shoot: the Story of a Forest/ From Deep Sea to Shallows: the Story of an Ocean / From Source to Sea: the Story of a River / From Valley to Peak: the Story of a Mountain

Take a journey of discovery through an ocean, from seabed to sunny shallowsOceans are among nature's most awe-inspiring sights and experiences. Take an immersive journey through the different layers of an ocean, discovering its beauty and wonder and experiencing the different plants and animals that make the ocean their home. Come on a beautiful, step-by-step journey through some of Earth's most spectacular landscapes, which dives deep into each part or feature in turn to build up a picture of the whole. Along the way, it reveals how these landscapes were formed, the animals and plants that make them their home and how precious and vulnerable they are. Contents: Looking down into the ocean / The tidal zone / The sunlit zone / The twilight zone / The midnight zone / The abyssal zone / The seabed / Black smokers / The Hadal zone / The Challenger Deep / Deep sea giants / Seabed features / Threats to oceans / Glossary / Learn more / IndexBooks in the series:From Root to Shoot: the Story of ForestsFrom Deep Sea to Shallows: the Story of OceansFrom Source to Sea: the Story of RiversFrom Valley to Peak: the Story of Mountains

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are dragons fact or legend? Find out everything we know about the history of these magical and mythical creatures. Are dragons winged, fire-breathing beasts or water gods who promise good luck? Across the globe, legends of dragons have varied greatly. Stories and images of dragons can be traced back to the ancient worlds of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In many East and Southeast Asian cultures, dragons were considered friendly, serpent-like creatures, but in Western cultures, they were ferocious, feared, and monstrous. Were dragons slayed by knights in medieval Europe? Or did they bring promises of plentiful rain in Japanese folklore? Both! These are just two examples of historic dragon lore. Today, dragons are in their golden age. They are featured in literature, games, movies, and television and have never been more popular. How to Train Your Dragon shows them as peaceful companions to humans. The Hobbit uses a dragon as a clever and cruel villain. From Norway to Korea, send your curiosity into flight and learn all we know about these mysterious creatures in this exciting book for young readers!

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