Bøger af Stepanka Sekaninova

A thrilling and imaginative book filled with classic spooky elements, perfect for young readers who love a good scare. This book invites young readers into a world of spine-tingling suspense, capturing the essence of classic scary elements such as bogeymen, ghosts and vampires. This book is a thrilling ride through various scary scenarios, with full-page, vibrant illustrations and a narrative that skillfully balances excitement.

The intriguing life of bees through a Diary of a Bee.Presented through the diary of a bee named Matilda, this book answers common questions about bee life, roles and activities within the hive, making the mysterious world of bees accessible and engaging. Readers will learn about the different jobs bees do throughout their lives and the unique role of drone bees.

A humorous and informative journey through the natural and often unspoken world of poop and fart. A uniquely engaging and educational book that blends humor and information to explore the everyday topics of pooping and farting. It looks at the universal nature of these bodily functions and covers a wide range of topics, including a foray into the animal kingdom with civet and elephant coffee, insights into anatomy, and a look at the history of toilet paper.

Visit the secret world of ants in this fully illustrated exploration of one of the most hardworking insect species! You probably already know that ants build large ant hills connected by tunnel systems below ground. And you know that ants are so strong that they can lift up to fifty times their own weight—that’s like a human carrying a full-grown cow! But did you know that some ant species are feared bloodthirsty warriors, others are head-hunters, and yet other ones are skilled leaf cutters, weavers, or aphid keepers? And there are also others that love raiding the nests of enemy ants and stealing anything they find there. The ant world doesn’t seem so different compared to the human world, does it? Let’s take a closer look to see how ant species are different (from each other and from us!) and how we can actually relate to these tiny but diligent creatures.

"With its interactive story and captivating illustrations, it seamlessly introduces kids ages 6-9 to the wonders of Ancient Egypt, cultivating a love for history and exploration, sparking kids' imaginations, and prompting them to be active participants in their own education."--Provided by publisher.

Filled with amusing illustrations and real-life scenarios, this guide shows kids the pros and cons of cat care, offering an insightful yet fun learning experience. Like its canine counterpart, Cats Are Great BUT introduces children to the ins and outs of cat ownership. Within its thoughtfully crafted pages, young readers discover the joys and responsibilities that accompany being a cat's guardian. Through relatable situations and engaging lessons, this book unravels potential challenges and illustrates how the sheer fun of having a feline friend can help children overcome obstacles. All the while, it celebrates the unique bond between humans and their whiskered companions. Cats are Great BUT, aimed at children ages 6-9, offers parents and educators an invaluable tool to instill responsibility and empathy in children, all while ensuring that a lot of fun is had along the way. With its charming illustrations and relatable situations, this book combines education and heartwarming adventure, promising to make a lasting impact on young hearts. It's not just a purchase; it's an investment in a child's affection for animals and their personal development. Cats are Great BUT encourages kids to embrace the world of cats with open hearts and compassionate minds, all while having a fantastic time.

Featuring funny illustrations and real-life situations, this guide introduces kids to the pros and cons of dog care via an enjoyable and engaging learning experience. This delightful primer immerses young readers in the ins and outs of dog ownership, introducing them to the joys and responsibilities that come with it. By exploring relatable situations and imparting valuable lessons by way of amusing illustrations, this book navigates potential challenges, highlighting how the sheer delight of having a pet dog can help children overcome obstacles. Dogs are Great BUT is tailored for children ages 6-9, offering parents and educators an invaluable tool to instill responsibility and empathy in kids, all while ensuring that a lot of fun is had along the way. With charming illustrations and relatable situations, it's an educational resource and a heartwarming adventure all rolled into one, promising to leave a lasting impression on young hearts. This book is not just a purchase; it's an investment in a child's love for animals and their personal growth, encouraging them to embrace the world of dogs with open arms and compassionate hearts, all while having a blast.

This engaging book for young adventurers features 40 historical discoveries, from tiny artifacts to entire cities, including the people and circumstances behind their uncovering. 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:People and AnimalsTowns and CitiesWorks of ArtUnder the SeaUndergroundSections include:Tutankhamun‿s Tomb: An Ancient Egyptian burial chamber discovered by archeologist Howard Carter in 1922, famous for its magnificent treasures. 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. 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. Lucy: A partial skeleton of a female Australopithecus afarensis hominin, discovered in Ethiopia in 1974 by a paleoanthropologist from the University of Cleveland. ÿtzi 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. Whydah Gally: A pirate ship discovered by an underwater explorer off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984. Terracotta Army: A collection of earthen sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China, discovered by local farmers in 1974. Miss Ardi: The oldest known hominid skeleton, providing insights into human evolution. Chinchorro Mummies: The oldest artificially preserved human remains, found along the coast of present-day Chile and Peru. Altai Princess: The well-preserved mummy of a young woman who lived over 2,500 years ago in Siberia. Sue the Rex: The most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever discovered. Angkor Wat: A historic temple complex in Cambodia built in the 12th century ‿ one of the largest religious monuments in the world. Pompeii: A Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving it and providing insight into ancient Roman life. Troy: An ancient city in Turkey, best known for the Trojan War described in Homer‿s epic poem, The Iliad. Babylon: A city in ancient Mesopotamia, located in present-day Iraq, known for its legendary Hanging Gardens. Port Royal: A major center for piracy and commerce in the Caribbean, destroyed by an earthquake in 1692. Bust of Nefertiti: A sculpture of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, created in the 14th century BCE and discovered in 1912 by a German archeologist. 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. 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. 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.

Realistic illustrations accompany the stories behind various more or less peculiar vehicles that were invented but in the end, they did not make the cut. We all travel sometimes‿by car, by public transport, or by plane. But there are some means of transport that we will never be able to use. Let‿s open this book and learn how come we don‿t travel in flying cars, why trains don‿t ride on a single rail, or why there are no life-size remote control cars. You‿re about to be flooded with infamous ideas, prototypes, and crazy attempts at coming up with something new over the course of the last century. The means of transport presented in this book may have not led to a technological revolution but did help us progress. After all, people learn from their mistakes.

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 where the idea of a goal came 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:AthleticsSkatingIce hockeyGolfFootballTennisBasketballSwimmingSkiingBaseball

In this book we visit 15 different countries or continents to find out what games and fun activities the local kids like to entertain themselves with. Children like to play above all else, either alone or with friends. But how and what they play varies from place to place. Would you like to know about games played in Africa, New Zealand, South America, or Vietnam? This book will show you that some games are pretty much the same wherever you go, while others are completely different and unfamiliar. In each chapter a local kid poses as a guide who introduces us to the typical and most popular games and plays of certain country or culture. Kids will learn that every nation likes to have fun in their own way and that difference is what makes each culture special.

A fullyillustrated self-care guide for kidsUsing a funny story to teach kids how to properly take care of themselvesStep-by-step instructionsPages made of thick paper to be more durableCute cartoony illustrationsSold into 14 languages

A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the bedroom like in ancient times? Did our ancestors use wallpaper? How was prehistoric laundry done, and when did people first cook on a real stove? Inquisitive readers large and small will find reliable answers to these questions and many more in this very book, so pull back the curtain on the history of the ordinary house and the things inside it.

Illustrations: technically accurate and realistic Unique: each of the means of transport in this title was somehow historically significant or a pioneer in its field.Familiar: contains well-known vehicles such as Volkswagen Transporter, Titanic, Boeing, etc. that readers already know and this book will expand their knowledge with new interesting facts. Book for the whole family: The illustrations may also appeal to older readers - great book for a wide range of readership.

Plants from this book seem to be like from a fantasy world, neverthless we can find them in various corners of the EarthOver 50 colorful illustrationsUnexamined subject, sequel to the successful Amazing Animals of the World

Book filled with magnificent, hand-painted illustrations in the style of Katie Daisy by a rising star of Czech watercolor illustration.The very book for all beginning painters and palette-lovers! Also a great encyclopedia of animals, plants and minerals Unique interactive concept: the child reader relates individual shapes and patterns to plants, animals, minerals, shells and other various objects in natureBestseller translated in less than one year into 15 languages with very positive reviews

Who said ordinariness is boring? This book shows ordinarythings, along with their origins and inventors, in a new light. Come exploretheir secrets!They’re all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to stop and think about where they came from. What, you ask? The most ordinary things in the world, of course! Shoes, umbrellas, toothbrushes, toothpicks, socks, dolls, and so on and so forth. How did they come to be? Who invented them, how did they develop and change over time? If you’d like to know the answer to these questions, to peek behind the curtain that drapes the most ordinary stuff in mystery, then definitely read on and learn the story of common things.

Get to know the most famous animal inhabitants of the forest. Little Red Riding Hood will guide you through this mix of encyclopedia and fairy tale!Once upon a time, there was a very curious little girl with a red cap whom everybody called Little Red Riding Hood. You may have heard about her going to the grandmother¿s and meeting the wolf on her way there. But only few people know that on her adventurous journey she met also other forest animals like singing birds, a squirrel, deer, ants, and many others. What are these animals and how do they live? You can find out on the pages of this richly illustrated book with seven gatefolds on each spread.

. Book filled with magnificent, hand-painted illustrations (in the style of Katie Daisy) by rising stars of Czech watercolor illustration :). The very book for all beginning painters and palette-lovers! . Also a great encyclopedia of animals, plants and minerals . Unique interactive concept: the child reader relates individual shades to plants, animals, rock, and various landscapes of the same color in accordance with their names (e.g. raspberry red, turquoise) . Both books include a short lesson on how to mix and combine colors. Brand new sequel of bestseller translated into 15 languages/sold to 15 countries of the world to very positive reviews

Roses were very dangerous for Sleeping Beauty¿that everybody knows. But do you know other flower beauties from her garden as well? This combination of encyclopedia and fairy tale will help you!Far, far away after crossing nine mountains and nine rivers lived a charming princess Sleeping Beauty and her great passion was gardening and taking great care of all plants that surrounded her palace. The princess was cursed when she pricked her finger on a thorn one day. She fell fast asleep, and the entire garden became shrouded in brier roses, hawthorn, and weeds. How will the charming princess save her garden? Discover the princess¿s story, and find out about the wonderful world of gardening with this richly illustrated book with seven gatefolds on each spread.

A book about the extraordinary bond between humans and animals, which is everlasting-animals as hard workers, friends, and faithful companions. They have been with us since time immemorial. Some are close to us, others we treat with great respect. And they help us: dogs as guides, elephants as warriors, cats as gods, cheetahs as hunters, pigeons as postmen, horses as therapists, dolphins as rescuers, pigs as truffle hunters, geese as guards, camels as racers, and cows as carriers. To find out more, open this book, feast your eyes on its pictures and read the stories about how wild animals became helpers and true friends of humans.

A unique collection of over 200 breeds of dogs, with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs' Post Daily newspaper!Paw on the heart that you can't guess how many dog species there are in the world. In our well-arranged atlas, you can find them all, from the smallest Chihuahua to the hairiest Komondor. Learn basic information about their natures and find your dream dog. Each breed is playfully introduced, and you will have the opportunity to find out which dogs are among the bravest and most devoted, who is the biggest barker, or who snores loudly when dreaming of a juicy bone. Use our dog to human years converter to discover how old your dog actually is. And, last but not least, if you like bedtime stories, read the Dogs' Post Daily-a spectacular dog newspaper with a lot of stories, interviews, and reports from the lives of famous dog heroes and heroines!

. Book filled with magnificent, hand-painted illustrations (in the style of Katie Daisy) by rising stars of Czech watercolor illustration :). The very book for all beginning painters and palette-lovers! . Also a great encyclopedia of animals, plants and minerals . Unique interactive concept: the child reader relates individual shades to plants, animals, rock, and various landscapes of the same color in accordance with their names (e.g. raspberry red, turquoise) . Both books include a short lesson on how to mix and combine colors. Bestseller translated in less than one year into 15 languages/sold to 15 countries in of the world to very positive reviews

There's so much happening beneath the streets you walk on! Find out fun facts about life underground, including how animals hunt their prey in the dark and what goes on in mine shafts or at the planet's core. Ten fabulous gatefolds and plenty of informative details on pullout flaps bring this hidden world to light.