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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.

. Key selling pointsVery many books for children fill their pages with animals known to all - some cute, some wild, some bloodthirsty. Far less common are books which present animals at first sight ugly, strange, or bizarre. Amazing Animals of the World leaves the beaten track to provide a unique survey of the most weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit the land and waters of our planet. The fun text is complemented by equally fun illustrations by talented youngster Zuzka Dreadka Krutá. . The competition: What is the competition, and how does this book better it?Although set in the 'freak show' environment, rather than presenting a scary spectacle the illustrations in this book are cute in their ugliness. In the style of a moderator, the book's narrator provides a humorous commentary on the animals. . News tie-in/current relevanceThe author works at a university, which explains how the text comes to be based on the latest scientific findings. The book contains some figures whose like is uncommon in nonfiction. It helps child readers develop empathy with animals few of us know about, so helping them to be more empathetic with others in general.

¿ Key selling points When an immortal fairy tale and its heroes come together with nonfiction, the result is a unique fairytale encyclopedia. And who better to guide the child reader through the encyclopedia than characters everyone knows, such as Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White? To link them with topics addressed in the encyclopedia, the fairy tales have been updated and are told in the language of today. ¿ The competition: What is the competition, and how does this book better it?This book is a unique mix of fairy tales and topics. Topics are addressed from a wide-angled view to contain a wide range of information. Thanks to the book¿s layout and use of flaps, chapters are easy to follow and interactive. ¿ News tie-in/current relevanceBy its choice of topics and by drawing on recent findings, the book strives to show where certain issues may lead. For instance, the volume Discovering the Underground with Snow White contains a chapter on how we make use of what we find there, addressing plans for modern underground farms and underground highways. The fairy tales are not bound to the traditional exposition ¿ at the end of Little Red Riding Hood, for instance, the wolf becomes a protector of the forest. The volumes place great emphasis on ecology and the way humans treat their environment. ¿ Notable elements: Unconventional, interactive, tried-and-tested layout. Although the book is of classic dimensions, its pages open into large-format maps. Original, interactive topics; well-known tales updated with information from today¿s world

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

Bite-sized facts about forests from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments.Go around the world with us and get to know different types of forests and its inhabitants as well as plant. Our animal friends will join you on this journey. They're having the adventure of a lifetime: they want to get to the home they belong to. But what if they don't know where their home is? Luckily, they have Charlie. He'll accompany them on their journey to see and discover various forests to find which one is the right one for each of them. And what happens after they reach their final destination? We'll sure the animals will love to tell you. Join us on our journey along which you'll learn many new things!

. 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

A comprehensive overview of the origin of the world's best-known musical instruments, presenting many fascinating facts along the way.Niccolo the cricket would like to become a musician. But which instrument should he start with? The violin? The guitar? The trumpet? All at once? Well, he does have six limbs, so why not? In any case, Niccolo and his trusty companion Luciano the nightingale travel the world as they learn about musical instruments of all kinds, from simple drums to the most sophisticated church organs. Do you know what didgeridoo, shamisen, or vozembouch are? Would you rather become a member of symphony orchestra or a rock band? Let¿s find out! If you are interested in music at least a little, join Niccolo and Luciano and learn the stories of musical instruments along with them.

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.

. Key selling pointsWe have all heard of famous people like Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Cleopatra, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and William Shakespeare. But what do we know about their childhoods? The Childhoods of Famous People is a unique title that charts the early years of great personalities and presents them to young readers in a no less unique, highly attractive form - that of one big puzzle. In this way, readers learn the essentials about childhoods of the famous by pulling together items of information, so figuring out - from short captions attached to cheery illustrations - which famous person each chapter is about. The correct answers can be found under the flap. . Competition: What is the competition, and how does this book better it?This brand-new book contains up-to-date information presented in interactive form - by figuring out its puzzles, the child reader learns through play. The book is complemented with modern bubble-head illustrations.. News tie-in/current relevanceThis book works with the latest information about historical figures to set them in the context of the modern day. There is particular emphasis on diversity in terms of gender and nationality. . Notable author, series, illustrator, other contributor, or blurberAuthor/illustrator TomáS Tuma has long been well known in his Czech homeland. Now his unconventional visual style and simple, humorous writing can appeal to readers all over the world. . Notable elements: Book pages are expanded by flaps containing puzzles and tests, so drawing the reader into the story.

Superheroes, record holders, and fascinating facts from the animal kingdom! Welcome to our animal Olympics!The animal world has almost infinite variety. Many of its creatures have strengths similar to superheroes. The world’s fastest animals can move at the speed of a race car; one small creature has the strength of a trained weightlifter; the world’s strongest animal can lift many times its own weight; and the longest-lived animal survives for several hundred years.Fastest, slowest, strongest, largest, smallest, longest living, furthest jumping, most dangerous, most beautiful, ugliest, deepest diving—these and many other record holders from the animal kingdom fill this book with unexpected, fascinating facts.

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!

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.

. 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