Author: Knife
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781405208345
Category : Captain Fact (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Introducing the world's first information superhero! Whenever disaster strikes, mild-mannered weatherman Cliff Thornhill and his dog Puddles are transformed into Captain Fact and Knowledge. Captain Fact knows pretty much everything about everything and, thanks to the ingenious Professor Miniscule, he has a different gadget for every adventure. You can count on our heroes to save the day, whatever the crisis - in this case a world leader in danger of being bumped off by a bothersome bug!
Captain Fact's Creepy Crawly Adventure
Author: Knife
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781405208345
Category : Captain Fact (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Introducing the world's first information superhero! Whenever disaster strikes, mild-mannered weatherman Cliff Thornhill and his dog Puddles are transformed into Captain Fact and Knowledge. Captain Fact knows pretty much everything about everything and, thanks to the ingenious Professor Miniscule, he has a different gadget for every adventure. You can count on our heroes to save the day, whatever the crisis - in this case a world leader in danger of being bumped off by a bothersome bug!
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781405208345
Category : Captain Fact (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Introducing the world's first information superhero! Whenever disaster strikes, mild-mannered weatherman Cliff Thornhill and his dog Puddles are transformed into Captain Fact and Knowledge. Captain Fact knows pretty much everything about everything and, thanks to the ingenious Professor Miniscule, he has a different gadget for every adventure. You can count on our heroes to save the day, whatever the crisis - in this case a world leader in danger of being bumped off by a bothersome bug!
Teaching Science
Joyce in the Belly of the Big Truck; Workbook
Author: Joyce A. Cascio
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976237310
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 1230
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976237310
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 1230
Book Description
New Statesman
Imperialism and juvenile literature
Author: Jeffrey Richards
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 152612355X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Popular culture is invariably a vehicle for the dominant ideas of its age. Never was this truer than in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when it reflected the nationalist and imperialist ideologies current throughout Europe. It both reflects popular attitudes, ideas and preconceptions and it generates support for selected views and opinions. This book examines the various media through which nationalist ideas were conveyed in late-Victorian and Edwardian times: in the theatre, "ethnic" shows, juvenile literature, education and the iconography of popular art. It seeks to examine in detail the articulation and diffusion of imperialism in the field of juvenile literature by stressing its pervasiveness across boundaries of class, nation and gender. It analyses the production, distribution and marketing of imperially-charged juvenile fiction, stressing the significance of the Victorians' discovery of adolescence, technological advance and educational reforms as the context of the great expansion of such literature. An overview of the phenomenon of Robinson Crusoe follows, tracing the process of its transformation into a classic text of imperialism and imperial masculinity for boys. The imperial commitment took to the air in the form of the heroic airmen of inter-war fiction. The book highlights that athleticism, imperialism and militarism become enmeshed at the public schools. It also explores the promotion of imperialism and imperialist role models in fiction for girls, particularly Girl Guide stories.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 152612355X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Popular culture is invariably a vehicle for the dominant ideas of its age. Never was this truer than in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when it reflected the nationalist and imperialist ideologies current throughout Europe. It both reflects popular attitudes, ideas and preconceptions and it generates support for selected views and opinions. This book examines the various media through which nationalist ideas were conveyed in late-Victorian and Edwardian times: in the theatre, "ethnic" shows, juvenile literature, education and the iconography of popular art. It seeks to examine in detail the articulation and diffusion of imperialism in the field of juvenile literature by stressing its pervasiveness across boundaries of class, nation and gender. It analyses the production, distribution and marketing of imperially-charged juvenile fiction, stressing the significance of the Victorians' discovery of adolescence, technological advance and educational reforms as the context of the great expansion of such literature. An overview of the phenomenon of Robinson Crusoe follows, tracing the process of its transformation into a classic text of imperialism and imperial masculinity for boys. The imperial commitment took to the air in the form of the heroic airmen of inter-war fiction. The book highlights that athleticism, imperialism and militarism become enmeshed at the public schools. It also explores the promotion of imperialism and imperialist role models in fiction for girls, particularly Girl Guide stories.
Ultimate Bugopedia
Author: Darlyne Murawski
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426313764
Category : Insects
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Texts and photographs look at over four hundred insects.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426313764
Category : Insects
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Texts and photographs look at over four hundred insects.
The Software Encyclopedia
The School Librarian
The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places
Author: Lonely Planet Kids
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788682092
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But dont worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the worlds fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazils venomous snake island, and much more. In this fascinating round-the-world adventure, youll travel to 35 of the planets most dangerous natural places. With a mix of photos and illustrations, amazing facts and danger stats, its a fun and absorbing introduction to our wild and wonderful world. Youll visit: Death Valley, California Tornado Alley, the American Midwest Catatumbo Lightning, Venezuela Holuhraun Lava Field, Iceland Saltstraumen Whirlpools, Norway The Poison Garden, UK Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan Forest of Knives, Madagascar Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica Komodo National Park, Indonesia Mary River Crocodiles, Australia About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Lets start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788682092
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But dont worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the worlds fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazils venomous snake island, and much more. In this fascinating round-the-world adventure, youll travel to 35 of the planets most dangerous natural places. With a mix of photos and illustrations, amazing facts and danger stats, its a fun and absorbing introduction to our wild and wonderful world. Youll visit: Death Valley, California Tornado Alley, the American Midwest Catatumbo Lightning, Venezuela Holuhraun Lava Field, Iceland Saltstraumen Whirlpools, Norway The Poison Garden, UK Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan Forest of Knives, Madagascar Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica Komodo National Park, Indonesia Mary River Crocodiles, Australia About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Lets start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
The Truth About Animals
Author: Lucy Cooke
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465094651
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Mary Roach meets Bill Bryson in this "surefire summer winner" (Janet Maslin, New York Times), an uproarious tour of the basest instincts and biggest mysteries of the animal world Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes to understanding animals, we've still got a long way to go. Whether we're seeing a viral video of romping baby pandas or a picture of penguins "holding hands," it's hard for us not to project our own values -- innocence, fidelity, temperance, hard work -- onto animals. So you've probably never considered if moose get drunk, penguins cheat on their mates, or worker ants lay about. They do -- and that's just for starters. In The Truth About Animals, Lucy Cooke takes us on a worldwide journey to meet everyone from a Colombian hippo castrator to a Chinese panda porn peddler, all to lay bare the secret -- and often hilarious -- habits of the animal kingdom. Charming and at times downright weird, this modern bestiary is perfect for anyone who has ever suspected that virtue might be unnatural.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465094651
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Mary Roach meets Bill Bryson in this "surefire summer winner" (Janet Maslin, New York Times), an uproarious tour of the basest instincts and biggest mysteries of the animal world Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes to understanding animals, we've still got a long way to go. Whether we're seeing a viral video of romping baby pandas or a picture of penguins "holding hands," it's hard for us not to project our own values -- innocence, fidelity, temperance, hard work -- onto animals. So you've probably never considered if moose get drunk, penguins cheat on their mates, or worker ants lay about. They do -- and that's just for starters. In The Truth About Animals, Lucy Cooke takes us on a worldwide journey to meet everyone from a Colombian hippo castrator to a Chinese panda porn peddler, all to lay bare the secret -- and often hilarious -- habits of the animal kingdom. Charming and at times downright weird, this modern bestiary is perfect for anyone who has ever suspected that virtue might be unnatural.