http://www.freebookspot.in Latest books added today en-us http://www.freebookspot.in/logorss.jpg http://www.freebookspot.in 160 43 http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47213 This book has wonderful photograph-quality pictures of various animals; dog, cat, bird, rabbit, duck, mouse,ladybug and frog. My 1 year old LOVES to look the pictures. It also has questions with every picture appropriate for each animal that initiate interaction for toddlers and would spark connections on the next level of development. It is also a sturdy board book which is the perfect size for small hands to manipulate on their own. A must-have for your beginning library! Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46106 This book will help children who can read and write (generally about 7 years and upward) to practice English skills. Many of the skills required by the National Curriculum for English, especially spelling, are included: - Alphabetical order - Nouns, verbs, adjectives - Sentences and questions - Letter patterns - Similes and sayings - Synonyms - Apostrophes - Spelling It includes a laminated card insert for spelling games Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44783 Junior Mini Fun is a collection of games and puzzles that can be used for teaching English to young learners. There are 58 various games including rearranging letters, comparing pictures (spot the difference), wordsearches or recognising shapes. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43296 Designed to provide youth leaders with fun and wholesome recreation activities for children between the ages of 8 and 18, this handbook includes chapters on games, rainy day activities, dramatics, storytelling, songs, campfire programs, worship and devotions, and inspiration for leaders. Sheet music and lyrics to songs featured in the book are also included. This second edition includes a new chapter on nature games and activities, along with several expanded and updated chapters from the original work. It is intended for use by anyone who works with youth in a recreation setting, from camp counselors and scoutmasters to parents and club advisors. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42722 Marshall Cavendish's book sets are top picks for elementary-level libraries and these new releases are especially recommended as staples for any serious collection, promising lasting reference and relevance. Renee C. Rebman's CATS joins others in the 'Animalsanimals' series, offering just under 50 pages of detail about cats. From a history of cat and human involvement to behaviors and life cycles, CATS pairs fine color photos with excellent analysis. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42721 Contents 1 Freedom on Four Legs 5 2 A Sociable Animal 17 3 Mares, Stallions, and Foals 25 4 Fight or Flight 31 5 Horses and Humans 35 Glossary 42 Find Out More 45 Index 47 Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42720 1 Man’s Best Friend 5 2 A Communicating Carnivore 19 3 A Puppy’s Life 25 4 Adaptable Dogs 31 5 Dogs and People 35 Glossary 42 Find Out More 44 Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41217 Reading level: Ages 4-8 This visually stunning natural history book brings the animal kingdom closer than you've ever seen it before! Dramatically close-up images of animals from insects to reptiles to mammals to birds reveal spectacular patterns and shapes. The colors, textures, and structures of all parts of an animal are presented in breathtaking photographs, challenging the reader's understanding of animals and their habitats. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41112 The ability to communicate clearly and eloquently is a desirable trait in our fast-paced world, and for kids who possess the gift of gab, jobs requiring top-notch verbal skills are plentiful and accessible. Completely redesigned and updated with current information, "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Talking, Second Edition" helps kids find their voice and guides them on how best to apply those skills to careers in fields such as broadcasting and speech pathology. This easy-to-use guide provides step-by-step self-assessment and profiles various jobs young people may wish to explore further. The career discovery activities have been expanded, and a closing section discusses further options, making this a useful guide for readers pondering their future plans. The career profiles include: air traffic controller; broadcaster; hotel manager; news reporter; publicist; retailer; speech pathologist; and telemarketer. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41111 For kids who display a knack for turning a phrase, the written word can offer many satisfying career choices in a number of fields, such as book publishing, journalism, and library science. "Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Writing, Second Edition" offers a completely redesigned and updated hands-on tour of the many career options available in a number of exciting fields. Providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this fresh new guide covers all the basics and provides resources for further research. Extensive photographs and illuminating interviews are also included to help kids find ways to explore their options as potential writing-related professionals. The career profiles include: author; book producer; editor; freelance writer; journalist; librarian; literary agent; and publicist. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39978 Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to help you understand the different types of engineering there are—including structural, solar, electrical, and chemical—and how each is applied to real world everyday situations. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a simple scientific explanation. Plus, the book’s 25 projects can easily be used in the classroom, as the basis of a science fair project, or at home just for fun! --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From the Back Cover How does a roller coaster car stayon the track when hurtling upside-downon a gigantic loop? Why does folding a piece of paper inan accordion shape make it stronger? What wing shape givesairplanes their lift? How do rockets blast off into space? Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to help you understand the different types of engineering there are—including structural, solar, electrical, and chemical—and how each is applied to real world everyday situations. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39928 This is a collection of contemporary literature for young people from Asia and the Pacific countries which is widely read, published under the Asian /Pacific Co-publication Programme (ACP) carried out by the Asian Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU), with the joint efforts of UNESCO member states in the region, and in co-operation with UNESCO. 21 Asian/Pacific countries participated; this volume comprises ten stories from ten countries, and the second volume The Wall and Other Stories contains eleven stories from eleven countries. All the stories and illustrations have been contributed by 21 countries in the region and selected by Regional Editorial Committee for ACP with the joint efforts of UNESCO member states in Asia and the Pacific. All the ACP books published have already been translated invo many languages and read by children all over the world. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39738 Motley mutts ride bikes, trikes, skates, skis–you name it–to attend a party in a tree. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39655 This is one of the adventures of Asterix the Gaul. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39651 Somewhere in Gaul, Asterix is lost. Somehow, the reader must find him. This book contains 12 brightly-coloured spreads in which Asterix is hiding. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39650 This is a tie-in with the film "Asterix Conquers America". Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39649 Every one of the Asterix stories refers to a decisive moment in Obelix’s life: when he, as a six-year-old boy, fell into the Druid’s cauldron of magic potion. As a consequence of this accident, he developed phenomenal physical strength. But what actually happened? How did Obelix make that life-altering plunge? Here is the full story of what took place on that incredible day. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39648 Based on the film "Asterix versus Caesar", this is the story of how Asterix and his fellow Gauls challenged the mighty Caesar and the might of Rome. Asterix emerges victorious but not entirely unscathed from the encounter. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39646 Set in 50 B.C., these hysterical historical tales follow the adventures of Asterix and his pals in the days of the Roman Empire. Normally, he's concerned about protecting his town from the legionnaires (with the help of a magic potion), but here something else is on his mind: his surprise birthday party! Meanwhile, two old friends are about to turn up again...and they're up to something interesting. "...great for leading high-school students into discussion of history and literary devices."--Booklist. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39645 In ancient Rome the slaves are revolting ...and not only that, they've stolen Julius Caesar's own galley, the finest warship in the Roman navy. Under their heroic leader Spartakis, the former galley slaves make for the little Gaulish village where Julius Caesar's old enemies Asterix and Obelix live - only to find the place in crisis, for Obelix, after drinking the druid Getafix's magic potions on the sly, is first turned to stone and then reverts to childhood. In search of a cure for him Asterix, Getafix and their new friends the galley slaves sail to the wonderful continent of Atlantis, ruled by its high priest Absolutlifabulos - and the ensuing sea battles against the Roman navy are fast and furious ... Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39644 The Adventures of Asterix (French: Asterix or Asterix le Gaulois) is a series of French comic books written by Rene Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo (Uderzo also took over the job of writing the series after the death of Goscinny in 1977). The series first appeared in French in the magazine Pilote on 29 October 1959. As of 2008, 33 comic books in the series have been released. The series follows the exploits of a village of ancient Gauls as they resist Roman occupation. They do so by means of a magic potion, brewed by their druid, which gives the recipient superhuman strength. The protagonist, the titular character, Asterix, along with his friend Obelix have various adventures. In many cases, this leads them to travel to various countries around the world, though other books are set in and around their village. For much of the history of the series (Volumes 4 through 29), settings in Gaul and abroad alternated, with even-numbered volumes set abroad and odd-numbered volumes set in Gaul, mostly in the village. The Asterix series is one of the most popular Franco-Belgian comics in the world, with the series being translated into over 100 languages, and it is popular in most European countries. The success of the series has led to the adaptation of several books into 11 films; eight animated, and three with live actors. There have also been a number of games based on the characters, and a theme park near Paris, Parc Asterix, is themed around the series. To date, 325 m Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39643 In a race against time, Asterix, Obelix and friends set out from Gaul - by means of a magic carpet - to rescue an Indian princess. As usual, they create havoc along the way, but emerge (almost) unscathed. This is the 30th Asterix comic strip adventure. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39642 A baby boy is left in a basket outside Asterix's hut - who can have dumped the foundling there, and why? Child-care is something new to the Gaulish warriors, but Asterix and Obelix do their best, although they have had more practice in thumping Romans. Child-care is also new to Crismus Cactus, Prefect of Gaul, who finds himself masquerading as a Gaulish nursemaid. Why are the Romans are after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? Even though the Gaulish village burns down, all ends well, with Caesar promising to rebuild it - and there's a great banquet on board Queen Cleopatra's galley. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39641 The druid Getafix is running short of rock oil - an essential ingredient in the magic potion that gives the Gaulish villagers superhuman strength to fight Julius Caesar's Roman legions. But the Phoenician merchant Ekonomikrisis has forgotten the druid's order, and Asterix and Obelix set off to prospect for black gold in the Middle Eastern desert. Their mission is complicated by the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix and his amazing folding chariot, which is equipped with all the latest spy gadgets. Although they finally come home empty-handed, all is not lost - Getafix has discovered that beetroot juice works just as well in the potion ... Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39639 What a horror! Chief Vitalstatistix has learned that Caesar has called the Belgian tribes, and not the Gauls, the bravest he knows. Along with Asterix and Obelix, the chief goes to confront the Belgians--who, to his surprise, turn out to be very like the people in his own hometown. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39618 Watch out! Julius Caesar has devised his most cunning attack yet on the indomitable Gauls. He has sent Caius Preposterus, a graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt them by introducing big business into their little town. But will wealth and success bring the Gauls happiness...or trouble? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39617 Land ho! Asterix and Obelix had been lost at sea, but they've finally reached what they think is a Roman colony. Then the Vikings turn up on a voyage of discovery, and the two Gauls realize that they've done something greater and more important: they've discovered a strange New World. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39615 When Caesar offers a gift, be suspicious...very suspicious. Upon his release from the Roman Army, Tremensdelirius gets the deed to Asterix's little Gaulish village. But he swaps it for a drink in the tavern--and soon the owner and his family are off to claim their prize. What's going to happen? Surprisingly, Asterix has a different view of the situation than his friends. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39614 Asterix and Obelix meet a new friend: a Corsican chieftain who had been Caesar's prisoner. Together, the trio returns to Corsica to help foil the evil plans of the corrupt Roman, Praetor Perfidius. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39613 It was a dark and stormy night, and a sinister visitor has arrived in the little Gaulish village where Asterix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Asterix knows better. How can he make all his friends see the truth? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39611 Chief Vitalstatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get hold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course, now it's up to Asterix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalstatistix's honor? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39609 They want to pave paradise and put up a housing development. That's why a multinational team of slave construction workers are clearing the forest just outside the Gaulish town. Will the Gauls be fast enough to stop them and prevent Roman upstarts from moving in? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39607 The governor of Gaul has always been a “creative” accountant. Now he’s under investigation by Vexatius Sinusititis—or he was, until someone poisons the investigator. In order to heal Vexatius, Asterix and Obelix set off to locate a special flower that grows only in Helvetia. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39606 Julius Caesar resorts to psychological warfare to defeat the little Gaulish village: he’s sent expert troublemaker Tortuous Convolulus to set friend against friend. Jealousy soon spreads as the Gauls become suspicious of each other. Somehow, Asterix must outwit the wily Convolulus. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39596 When the Romans take Huevos y Bacon’s son hostage, they discover that Little Pepe is a terrible handful. So maybe the legionnaires won’t mind so much when Asterix and Obelix save him. But along the way there’s lots of adventure, with Asterix inventing the art of bullfighting. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39595 A neighboring Gaulish chief asks the people of Asterix’s village to help guard a cauldron full of money from the Romans. But the sneaky chief plans to double-cross everyone. So he steals back the cash just when Asterix is standing sentinel. Can Asterix and Obelix recover the riches? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39594 Asterix, Obelix, and their friends have entered the famous Olympic games in Athens. They’re determined to taste victory, but the Gauls face formidable competition from both Greeks and Romans. Will it be a Gold Medal for Asterix? Or will he suffer the agony of defeat? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39593 Julius Caesar has never recovered from his defeat by Vercingetorix. Now, years after, Caesar wants to salve his wounded pride by parading triumphantly with Vercingetorix’s shield. But where can it be? Will Caesar or the Gauls find it first? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39592 It’s off to the wars for Asterix and Obelix: they’ve enlisted as legionnaires in order to rescue Tragicomix, whom the Romans forcibly conscripted. The two find Tragicomix and succeed in causing the biggest commotion ever on a battlefield. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39591 Normans never feel fear—but they do believe that terror literally gives one wings, enabling a person to fly. Now they’re planning to test their theory on Vitalstatistix’s cowardly nephew Jusforkix by pushing him right off the edge of a cliff. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39590 The Romans have invaded Britain, but one village still holds out. Asterix and Obelix come to help, with a barrel of magic potion in hand. But to deliver the precious brew, the Gaulish heroes must face fog, rain, bad food, warm beer, and the Roman, too. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39589 When the Romans persuade a Gaulish chief to challenge Vitalstatistix to single combat, no one worries much. But then a flying menhir hits Getaflix and he no longer remembers how to make his magic potion. Can Asterix help restore Getaflix’s memory? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39587 To impress Julius Caesar, Queen Cleopatra promises to build the Roman Emperor a magnificent palace in just three months. Of course, Asterix has to get involved. By the time his feisty group from Gaul have finished, they’ve outwitted the Roman army, too. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39586 When the Romans say no, Asterix says yes. So when the soldiers construct a barricade around Asterix’s village to pen everyone in, he and Obelix embark on a trip around the entire country, collecting local specialties along the way. It’s a delicious feast for them, and readers, too. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39585 Oh no! The Romans have captured Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar—and the Emperor plans to throw him to the lions. There’s only one way for Asterix and Obelix to rescue their bard: they have to become gladiators themselves. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39584 Whoops, it’s happened again: Getaflix has been kidnapped, this time by a raiding band of Goths. So it’s onward and into Germania for Asterix and Getaflix. But in the process of saving their druid, the two Gauls set off a whole series of tribal wars. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39583 Getafix has broken his golden sickle, so Asterix and Obelix visit Lutetia to buy a new one for him. But the sicklesmith—a cousin of Obelix—has vanished without a trace. Where could he have gone? And can Asterix solve the mystery and bring Getafix what he needs? Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39582 'As for the English adaptations of Asterix, they represent a real triumph of the translator's art. Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge have finessed every allusion and tweaked every joke, so that their cascading English verbal wit seems to come straight from the heart of the original books' -- Boyd Tonkin THE INDEPENDENT 'A cartoon drawn with such supreme artistry, and a text layered with such glorious wordplay, satire and historical and political allusion that no reader should ever feel like they've outgrown it...It is absurd that these wonderful books were ever out of print, and it's great to have them back' -- Andrew Mueller TIME OUT 'If you're new to the indomitable Gauls, our favourite is Asterix in Britain, for its wry wit lampooning the Brits' IRELAND ON SUNDAY 'There are plenty of Latin quips and snippets of Roman history, but enough low puns to make the stories as enjoyable as ever' EVENING STANDARD --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Product Description When Roman Centurion Crismus Bonus finds out about Getafix’s magic potion, he kidnaps the druid to force him to reveal the recipe. So Asterix joins his friend in captivity and together they two plan to whip up a surprise with truly hair-raising effects. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39579 Describes each step in the scientific method using an example of a test of how many bubbles are produced by different brands of bubble bath. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39408 Our everyday lives are filled with exciting materials. In this introduction to physical science, young readers will explore common materials, such as wood, paper, stone, and more. Children will discover the source of materials, while exploring their common characteristics and uses. Accessible scientific language explains basic concepts, as a series of simple questions encourage children to find the young scientists in themselves. Vivid photographs, clear illustrations, and an easy-to-follow answer key enhance the informative text. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39406 Harnessing children's natural curiosity about the world, this engaging series introduces kids to key science concepts through a simple question-and-answer format. The mechanics of sunlight, darkness, vibrations, and sound are simplified for young readers in this illuminating reference. Everywhere children go, they see and hear dazzling lights and sounds! In this first introduction to physical science,Light and Soundexplores the sources of these phenomena, and shows what happens when they are absent. Accessible scientific language explains basic concepts, while a series of simple questions encourages children to discover the young scientists in themselves. Vivid photographs, clear illustrations, and an easy-to-follow answer key enhance the learning experience Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39404 Harnessing children's natural curiosity about the world, this engaging series introduces kids to key science concepts through a simple question-and-answer format. Absorbing artwork illustrates how friction, slopes, pushing, and pulling affect motion. From pushing and pulling, to direction, slope, and friction, this innovative book explores the basic concepts of force and motion. With accessible scientific language, full-color photography, and clear illustrations, children will learn that force and motion can actually change the shape of an object. A series of simple questions with an easy-to-follow answer key will encourage the budding scientist to want to learn even more about this fascinating topic Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39403 Harnessing children's natural curiosity about the world, this engaging series introduces kids to key science concepts through a simple question-and-answer format. Vibrant photographs and probing questionsexplore basic electricity concepts, such as batteries, circuits, conductors, and light bulbs. In this early introduction to physical science, children will explore the sources of electricity and learn how it's used to create light, heat, and mechanical power. With accessible scientific language, full-color photography, and clear illustrations, this book explains basic electrical concepts as children learn about electricity in their own homes and basic safety precautions. A series of simple questions with an answer key in the back of the book will encourage children to discover the young scientists in themselves. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38539 A novel writted by A.K. Srikumar… Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38529 Sandhya'S Passion For Mysteries Of The Universe Matches Chandru'S Passion For Science And Research. The Deadly Combination Finds The Two Friends In The Grip Of An Extraerrestrial Adventure. A Guest From Outer Space Holds Some Clues. The Cat Spirit Urges Them To Discover And Explore.... Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38516 A naive ten-year-old. Two proclaimed bandits. A cow. a parrot. Hardly an alliance to speak of. Yet, when they get together , their camaraderie moves heaven on earth! Well... almost... A noven set in the old, old days when girls were married at eight, when caste differences were very much rampant, when the Moon Godsent down healing powers, when the political scenario was not quite homely... Amidst this superstitious, high-low environment, bred personal vendetta. The result, a high-end drama with a befitting finale! Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38489 Witty and tactful. Persistent and prudent. No ordinary stories these, but 16 tales of great contrasts from various regions of India that heve perennial appeal. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38477 R.K. Murthi’s Earth and Mars is a delightful fusion of fact and fiction. Based on the American space probes that had two Rover space craft landing on Mars, this science fiction novel deals with the theme of the so-called twin planets of Earth and Mars and the relationship between them. Real life incidents, characters, including George Bush and Kofi Annan and several scientists have been incorporated into the story that has witty dialogues, not forgetting the “oh-so dreadful-puns”. The two scientists, Dr. Cockoff and Dr. Param, incidentally an Indian, are the brains behind the space programme. While they are getting ready to launch the Rover that would enter Mars, the Martians are getting ready to confront the Earthlings. It is a brilliant take off on the name, Mars — the King is called Raja Marspati, the minister, Marspradhanamantri Vidyaswami, the epics, Marsayanam and Mahamarsaratha, the sacred work, Marsveda and the rand festival that is celebrated is called Marsehwaraleelotsav. And yes you’ve guessed it, their god is Marseshwara. There is no lack of spoofing of customs and events. The final confrontation is the highlight of the novel and what happens between the Earthlings and the Martians is historic. The art of simple story telling is revealed here while the inclusion of scientific facts is lucid and light, so that even the right-brained Earthlings can enjoy the read. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38456 This book is a collection of fully illustrated stories which have been selected from entries in the Competition for Writers of Children Books organized by Children Book Trust. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38452 e stories in this collection are prizewinning entries in the category Teenage Stories in the Competition for Writers of Children's Books organized by Children's Book Trust. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38297 Little, Brown is celebrating 100 years of Herge with 3 titles never before published in the U.S. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, fantasy and science-fiction adventures and thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists. About the Author Herge, one of the most famous Belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. The internationally successful Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38294 The Adventures of TinTin - Comic book formatA Qantas Boeing 707 touches down at Kemajoran ariport, Djakarta. Fight 714 from London arrives in Java, last stop before Sydney, Australia... Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38293 The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later. The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances. The success of the series saw the serialized strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Herge's signature ligne claire style. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38292 Along with Mickey Mouse and Asterix, Tintin is one of the world's most recognizable cartoon characters. If you haven't read any of his adventures, you are missing a real pleasure. The clean, crisp art style that defines modern European comics is almost entirely the influence of Herge. Considered to be one of Herge's masterworks, Tintin in Tibet is a great book for both old and new fans of Tintin. It is compelling, exciting, and spiritually rewarding in the way that the best comics stories can be. Product Description Journeying through the Himalayas in search of their Chinese friend Chang, whose plane crashed, Tintin and his faithful canine companion come face to face with the Abominable Snowman. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38277 Of Herge's many Tintin adventures, The Calculus Affair is generally considered the crown jewel. The intricate plot concerns Professor Calculus, who has stumbled upon an invention of devastating possibilities. Naturally the Bordurians will stop at nothing to shift the balance of power, so they kidnap the professor, sending Tintin and Captain Haddock on a dizzying chase. Also includes an extended set-piece involving a piece of sticky tape, and the first appearance by the insurance agent from hell, Jolyon Wagg. --David Horiuchi Product Description Tintin, the Captain, and Snowy attempt to rescue Dr. Calculus who has been kidnapped by the Bordurians. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38276 Concluding the journey that began in Destination Moon, Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Professor Calculus are on their way to the moon, but unforeseen circumstances--innocent and otherwise--threaten the best-laid plans. Ever since it was first published in 1953, this technologically fascinating tale has probably been many kids' first glimpse of the mechanics involved in space travel, but the plot is as riveting as anything Herge ever wrote. --David Horiuchi From Publishers Weekly It was bound to happen. Having journeyed everywhere from America to the Congo to Tibet, Tintin blasts into outer space. Together with his faithful pooch, Snowy, the spunky boy reporter has joined an expedition "based at the Sprodj Atomic Center, high in the Zmyhlpathian Mountains, in the kingdom of Syldavia." Following a perfect lift-off, the myriad misadventures begin, as the ubiquitous "certified detectives," Thomson and Thompson, are discovered on board--inadvertent stowaways who threaten to monopolize the ship's precious oxygen supply. All's well that lands well, however, as Tintin and his colleagues return safely. Except for two diverting spreads, the fairly pedestrian paper engineering adds little zip; the palette, too, seems somewhat attenuated for a tale of astronomical derring-do. Though the narrative is overlong for the pop-up book set, this disparity will probably not deter the intrepid voyager's many fans. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38275 Tintin begins his greatest adventure when he and Captain Haddock are rather cryptically summoned to join Professor Calculus in Klow. It turns out that the professor has joined a consortium in order to build a rocket that will land a person on the moon (this was in 1953, well before Neil Armstrong). Unfortunately, the project has attracted some unwanted attention from those who will resort to sabotage and skullduggery to steal the technology. Is the project successful? Well, it's probably not that great of a spoiler to reveal that the story is continued in Explorers on the Moon. --David Horiuchi Product Description Tintin, Snowy, and Captain Haddock join Professor Calculus' moon expedition. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38272 After The Seven Crystal Balls set the eerie stage, Tintin and his friends continue their adventures in Peru. There Tintin rescues an orange-seller named Zorrino from being bullied, and the young man becomes their guide in their quest to find the Temple of the Sun. But they find more than they bargained for and end up in a hot spot. The perils of this engaging two-part adventure are especially harrowing in their combination of the supernatural and the real, although the resolution is a little too deus ex machina. Calculus and the Thompsons provide their usual comic relief. --David Horiuchi Product Description The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later. The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson a Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38271 The Seven Crystal Balls begins on a light note, as Captain Haddock tries to adjust to his new life as a gentleman following the events of Red Rackham's Treasure. He wears a monocle and frequents the music hall, where in a not-unusual coincidence he and Tintin happen to find General Alcazar (The Broken Ear) and the dreaded diva Bianca Castafiore. However, it's the act of fakir Ragdalam with Madame Yamilah, the amazing clairvoyante, that reveals the central adventure: the scientists excavating the tomb of Racar Capac have incurred the curse of the Inca. Despite the efforts of bungling detectives Thompson ("With a P, as in Philadelphia") and Thomson ("Without a P, as in Venezuela"), the explorers are stricken, and one of Tintin's closest friends disappears mysteriously, leading to a trip to Peru in the second part, Prisoners of the Sun. --David Horiuchi Product Description The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later. The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Mil Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38254 Concluding the story begun in The Secret of the Unicorn, Red Rackham's Treasure follows Tintin and friends as they search for the pirate booty procured by Captain Haddock's ancestor, Sir Francis Haddock, in the West Indies. They receive some unexpected help in the form of a hard-of-hearing inventor named Professor Calculus, who would go on to become one of the most endearing characters of the series. (Herge admitted that the character was one "whom I never suspected would take on such importance.") It's a lot of fun, with some submarine and diving adventures, humor from the Thompsons, and an unexpected (but satisfying) ending. --David Horiuchi Product Description The fearless boy reporter explores for sunken pirate treasure with his friend Captain Haddock. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38248 The Secret of the Unicorn was one of the first truly great Tintin adventures and Herge's personal favorite, combining a puzzling mystery with a ripping pirate yarn. When Tintin finds a magnificent model ship in the street market, his attempt to buy it for Captain Haddock leads him on a trail of pickpockets, burglars, and secret treasure, and Haddock enthralls him with a tale of his seafaring ancestor, Sir Francis Haddock (who was exclaiming "Thundering typhoons!" generations before the Captain ever did), and his fateful encounter with the fearsome pirate Red Rackham. The story is also notable for Herge's fantastic eye for ship detail as well as the first appearances of Nestor and Marlinspike Hall. The Secret of the Unicorn was Tintin's first official two-book adventure, continued in Red Rackham's Treasure. --David Horiuchi Product Description A clue hidden in a toy ship leads Tintin on a dangerous treasure hunt. Read more...
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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38232 Tintin travels to the kingdom of Syldavia to stop a villianous gang from stealing the royal scepter and overthrowing the government. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38215 The Black Island is an exciting and very funny tale of intrigue in which a gang of international forgers leads Tintin to the Scottish town of Kiltoch, where a dreaded beast is rumored to live. Along the way, Tintin is framed and has to dodge the pursuit of his old detective friends Thompson and Thomson. He also meets Dr. Muller, who would return in Land of Black Gold. The Black Island is one of the earlier Tintin adventures, first appearing in Le Petit Vingtieme in 1937 and 1938, but it was revised and redrawn in 1966, which is why it has the more mature look of Herge's later work. --David Horiuchi --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Product Description The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later. The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporti Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38214 The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later. The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances. The success of the series saw the serialized strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Herge's signature ligne claire style. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38212 Picking up where he left off in the Egyptian adventure Cigars of the Pharaoh, Tintin travels to China in The Blue Lotus, a tale which is generally considered Herge's first masterpiece. It's also Tintin's only foray into actual history, specifically the Sino-Japanese conflicts of the early 1930s. The political tensions combined with the chilling threats of drugs give the story an especially high and realistic sense of danger. Herge's interest in China was spurred by a friendship with a young Chinese student named Chang Chong-chen, a relationship that Tintin mirrors with a Chinese boy also named Chang Chong-chen. Herge paints a vivid picture of China and takes the opportunity to denounce ethnic prejudices (though ironically his artistic depiction of the Japanese businessman Mitsuhirato is quite grotesque). Years later, Tintin's relationship with Chang would become the basis of Tintin in Tibet. --David Horiuchi --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Product Description Picking up where he left off in the Egyptian adventure Cigars of the Pharaoh, Tintin travels to China in The Blue Lotus, a tale which is generally considered Herge’s first masterpiece. It’s also Tintin’s only foray into actual history, specifically the Sino-Japanese conflicts of the early 1930s. The political tensions combined with the chilling threats of drugs give the story an especially high and realistic sense of danger. Herge’s interest in China was spurred by a friendship with a young Chinese stud Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38211 Cigars of the Pharaoh is one of Tintin's earliest adventures. He and Snowy are on a cruise to Egypt when they happen to meet Professor Sophocles Sarcophagus (the first of Tintin's absent-minded professors) and join his expedition. But they become embroiled in a complicated scheme involving a fakir, cigars marked with an unusual brand, and Rajijah, the poison of madness. Most significantly, Tintin meets the detectives Thompson and Thomson as well as the movie mogul Rastapopolous. While Cigars of the Pharaoh is a self-contained story, some of the mysteries are resolved in The Blue Lotus. Herge wrote Cigars in 1932 then revised it in 1955, which is why the art has the more polished look of later stories as well as the anachronistic glimpse of a copy of Destination: Moon. --David Horiuchi Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38210 The boy hero comes to the United States and triumphs over gangsters in Chicago of the 1930's and the pitfalls of the wild West. Language Notes Text: English, French (translation) Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38209 In Tintin in the Congo, one of his earliest adventures, our intrepid reporter hunts down both criminals and wild game. The story was written in 1930 and first appeared in book form in 1931, and some of the parts are so dated that for years the book was unavailable in English. This edition reprints on black-and-white newsprint the original 1931 version. In one scene, Tintin tells a group of African children "Today, I'm going to talk to you about your country: Belgium!" When the story was updated and colorized (but not translated into English) in 1946, this became a simple lesson in addition. In addition to the colonial attitude, the Africans are portrayed as primitive, simple-minded folk ("He doesn't look very bright," Snowy opines about their guide), and Tintin reveals a brutal side by slaughtering half the wildlife on the continent (including blowing up a rhinoceros with dynamite!) and declaring while pursuing an enemy, "Sure as my name's Tintin, I'll get rid of him once and for all." Herge himself was embarrassed by much of Tintin in the Congo, and it's not a part of the regular canon, but fans who can accept it as a product of its time will enjoy seeing their hero in one more adventure, one that provides a jumping-off point for the much-better-known Tintin in America. --David Horiuchi --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition. Product Description Little, Brown is celebrating 100 years of Herge with 3 titles never before published in the U.S. Join traveling Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38208 This new facsimile reprint of the very first adventure of one of the world's most beloved cartoon characters shows Tintin's creator, the famed Belgian cartoonist Herge, just beginning to learn his craft. The story was originally created in 1929 for a children's supplement in the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle. Readers meet Tintin, intrepid red-headed boy reporter, along with his dog, for the first time as they set off to Russia to investigate the evil doings of the Soviets. Herg‚ later apologized for the heavy-handed anti-Soviet satire on almost every page. The Soviets are generally portrayed as corn-stealing murderous scum; among other things, Tintin is tortured by thoroughly caricatured Chinese employees of the Soviet secret police. These stereotypes and others like them are a part of that time period, although they've been cited as evidence of Herge's racism. Setting aside the political context, the book is a valuable documentation of the rough and underdeveloped work of Herge's early years as a cartoonist. Years later, he developed the clear line-drawing style that's influenced generations of European cartoonists. However, while his simple b and w penwork from this period is often clumsy, Herge's ability to tell a good story is well developed. Tintin rockets from one death-defying scrape to another in a whirlwind of chase scenes. He is dragged behind cars, blown up by explosives, frozen, tortured, shot, chased by a tiger and more, all in the course of a few pages. Thi Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37843 American Wild Flowers Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archives) /by Paul Kennedy (Author) .Learn to identify 46 of the most important wildflowers, from Rickett’s collection—lady’s slipper, black-eyed susan, bird’s foot violet, cardinal flower, pitcher plant, trout lily, etc. Learn to identify 46 of the most important wildflowers, from Rickett’s collection—lady’s slipper, black-eyed susan, bird’s foot violet, cardinal flower, pitcher plant, trout lily, etc. Botanical identifications, common names and habitat. Color versions on covers. "...a source of enjoyment for wildflower enthusiasts of almost any age ..."—Phytologia. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37659 Reading level: Ages 9-12 Category: Coloring Book, Fashion, History, Medieval Ten centuries of European fashions appear in a remarkable coloring book that doubles as a comprehensive fashion retrospective. From modest peasant garb to the regal attire of the nobility, the meticulously researched illustrations depict soldiers, minstrels, lords, ladies, and many others in authentic garb from the 5th through mid-15th centuries. 45 black-and-white illustration. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37449 Reading level: Ages 9-12. Category: Coloring Book. Graphics. Fashion History (Japanese) Charming coloring book chronicles six centuries of Japanese fashion history in 45 finely detailed black-and-white illustrations. Elaborate warriors, exquisite court ladies, commoners in plain kimonos, entertainers, holy men, and more, all displayed in meticulously rendered costumes. A delight for colorists of all ages and anyone interested in Japanese culture and fashion. 45 b/w illus. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37400 Reading level: Ages 9-12 ...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to the Library Binding edition. Product Description "Eyewitness Guides" are a series of illustrated information books which integrate photographs with explanatory illustrations, maps, charts and text. This book looks at amphibians, their evolution, time-chart, fossils, modern families, defence, diet and metamorphosis. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37142 Reading level: Ages 4-8 Category: Coloring Books, Fashion and costume, History Illustrations of authentic costumes, as depicted in ancient mosaics and sculpture, display attire of all classes--from simple tunics of early Christian commoners and body armor of Roman warriors to a pallium decorated with crosses, worn by a priest of the 10th century; and finely brocaded robe of a 12th-century Byzantine princess. Footwear, headgear, and hair styles are also presented in a collection sure to inspire and delight colorists and costume designers. Descriptive captions. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37034 * Reading level: Ages 9-12 (beautiful illustrations) ..a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition. Review The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children. [Eyewitness series] (Newsweek) ...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] (The New York Times) These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] (School Library Journal) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition. Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36302 Category: Coloring book, Fashion, Costume History, Art, Childred Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are spotlighted in this exquisitely rendered coloring book--from a strapless high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during the Tang dynasty (a.d. 618-907) to an elegant, knee-length sheath trimmed with a floral applique (late Republic). Also included is apparel worn by military officials, scholars, musicians, street vendors, household help, and other figures. Captions describe each garment. Dover Original. 43 full-page black-and-white illustrations. Full-color illustrations on covers. Introduction. Captions. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35863 Writing for children - whether it's in the form of picture books, beginning readers, chapters books and novels, or nonfiction - requires a unique skill set: the ability to speak to children on their level. "You Can Write Children's Books, 2nd Edition", provides readers with the instruction and exercises they need to shape their ideas, develop their writing, and sell their work! This revised edition keeps the book relevant and increases its value as a resource for writers. It provides readers with: updated information on changes in the publishing industry related to children's book writing; new techniques and exercises for writing children's books; new instruction for submitting work online; an updated look at publishing methods and opportunities; like traditional, online, print on demand; and, online promotional opportunities that didn't exist when the first edition of this book was released. Read more...
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:30 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35806 A pumpkin is transformed into a coach. Bluebeard's young wife unlocks the door of the forbidden room. Children lost in the forest find shelter, but the house belongs to an ogre. These and many other scenes from the stories of Charles Perrault reach deep into the imagination and are never forgotten. Now, in this scintillating new translation, the fairy tales of Perrault--stories that are known and loved around the world--are available in a beautiful gift edition. This superb translation by Christopher Betts exactly captures the tone and flavor of Perrault's world, and the delightful spirit of the originals. In addition to the classic prose tales--including The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, Little Red Riding-Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and Hop o' my Thumb--this new translation adds Perrault's tales in verse: a long poem on the subject of Patient Griselda; the notorious Donkey-Skin, often expunged from nineteenth-century collections; and the comic Three Silly Wishes. Bett's introduction deftly illuminates why in Perrault's hands these humble fairly tales have such great imaginative power, showing how they transmute into vivid fantasies the hidden fears and conflicts by which children are affected--fears of abandonment, conflicts with siblings and parents--and resolve so satisfactorily the problems experienced by children during the process of growing up. The volume also includes appendices on related tales and selected variants, a bibliography, chronology, and n Read more...
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