Author:
Publisher: Little Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899558142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest--Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world's incredible records. From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and surprise the imagination. Did you know for example that the fastest recorded skydive was so speedy it broke through the sound barrier? Or that the smallest park in the world was made for a colony of leprachauns? Split into 6 categories and covering everything from sports, architecture, animals, humans, technology, dinosaurs, space, and nature, each category is packed with feats that will delight. Trace out locations across each atlas before delving into the detail behind each record. Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible is cleverly designed and thoughtfully illustrated, the perfect gift for the curious-minded.
Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible
Author:
Publisher: Little Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899558142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest--Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world's incredible records. From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and surprise the imagination. Did you know for example that the fastest recorded skydive was so speedy it broke through the sound barrier? Or that the smallest park in the world was made for a colony of leprachauns? Split into 6 categories and covering everything from sports, architecture, animals, humans, technology, dinosaurs, space, and nature, each category is packed with feats that will delight. Trace out locations across each atlas before delving into the detail behind each record. Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible is cleverly designed and thoughtfully illustrated, the perfect gift for the curious-minded.
Publisher: Little Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899558142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest--Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world's incredible records. From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and surprise the imagination. Did you know for example that the fastest recorded skydive was so speedy it broke through the sound barrier? Or that the smallest park in the world was made for a colony of leprachauns? Split into 6 categories and covering everything from sports, architecture, animals, humans, technology, dinosaurs, space, and nature, each category is packed with feats that will delight. Trace out locations across each atlas before delving into the detail behind each record. Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible is cleverly designed and thoughtfully illustrated, the perfect gift for the curious-minded.
Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter
Author: Cecile Brun
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920284
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
*Winner Japan International Manga Award* *Honorable Mention for 2018 Freeman Book Awards for Children's and Young Adult's Literature on East and Southeast Asia* *Short-listed for the 2019 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics* Part fantasy, part travelogue--this graphic novel transports readers to the intersection of the natural and supernatural worlds. Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter follows the adventures of two young foreigners as they travel to a remote and mysterious corner of Japan. Along the way, they purchase an old camera that has the unique ability to capture images of Japan's invisible spirit world. Armed with their magical camera, they explore the countryside and meet people who tell them about the forgotten ghosts, ghouls and demons who lie in wait ready to play tricks on them. These Yokai, or supernatural beings, are sometimes kind, sometimes mischievous, and sometimes downright dangerous! Readers young and old will enjoy following along on this journey of mystery and discovery. The comic book format will appeal to anime and manga fans, while introducing the ancient spirit world that is such an important part of Japanese culture. With the help of Atelier Sento's gorgeous watercolor and colored pencil artwork, you can't help but feel immersed in this fantasy.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920284
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
*Winner Japan International Manga Award* *Honorable Mention for 2018 Freeman Book Awards for Children's and Young Adult's Literature on East and Southeast Asia* *Short-listed for the 2019 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics* Part fantasy, part travelogue--this graphic novel transports readers to the intersection of the natural and supernatural worlds. Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter follows the adventures of two young foreigners as they travel to a remote and mysterious corner of Japan. Along the way, they purchase an old camera that has the unique ability to capture images of Japan's invisible spirit world. Armed with their magical camera, they explore the countryside and meet people who tell them about the forgotten ghosts, ghouls and demons who lie in wait ready to play tricks on them. These Yokai, or supernatural beings, are sometimes kind, sometimes mischievous, and sometimes downright dangerous! Readers young and old will enjoy following along on this journey of mystery and discovery. The comic book format will appeal to anime and manga fans, while introducing the ancient spirit world that is such an important part of Japanese culture. With the help of Atelier Sento's gorgeous watercolor and colored pencil artwork, you can't help but feel immersed in this fantasy.
Work Better. Live Smarter. Be Happier
Author: Jeff Taylor
Publisher: DGV - Die Gestalten Editions
ISBN: 9783899558562
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From London and Mexico City to Jakarta and Detroit, people are working and living like never before - quitting corporate jobs to start health food companies, build streetwear labels and launch ethical jewellery brands. This book - from Courier magazine, the media brand for modern business - profiles twenty-five entrepreneurs around the world, exploring how they live and work on their own terms and featuring practical advice, insight and inspiration on how to follow in their footsteps.
Publisher: DGV - Die Gestalten Editions
ISBN: 9783899558562
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From London and Mexico City to Jakarta and Detroit, people are working and living like never before - quitting corporate jobs to start health food companies, build streetwear labels and launch ethical jewellery brands. This book - from Courier magazine, the media brand for modern business - profiles twenty-five entrepreneurs around the world, exploring how they live and work on their own terms and featuring practical advice, insight and inspiration on how to follow in their footsteps.
The Logo Design Toolbox
Author: Alexander Tibelius
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
ISBN: 9783899554823
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This toolbox of practical logo templates provides designers with useful groundwork for implementing their own ideas.
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
ISBN: 9783899554823
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This toolbox of practical logo templates provides designers with useful groundwork for implementing their own ideas.
Pop-Up Moon
Author: Annabelle Buxton
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500651868
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A dazzling pop-up book full of amazing facts about our moon, certain to illuminate the entire family! You see it almost every night, but how much do you really know about the moon? In this incredible pop-up book, discover where the moon came from, why it appears to change shape, how it affects our oceans, and what a blood moon is. Shoot into space with the Saturn V rocket and travel back in time to join the first astronauts to set foot on the moon. Four breathtaking pop-ups reveal the inner workings of the solar system, demonstrate how eclipses occur, and more. Intricate illustrations and fact-filled pages bridge the 238,000-mile distance between us and the moon, making this the perfect gift for young stargazers. Budding astronomers and anyone curious about the night sky will find that the moon’s secrets are just “one small step” away!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500651868
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A dazzling pop-up book full of amazing facts about our moon, certain to illuminate the entire family! You see it almost every night, but how much do you really know about the moon? In this incredible pop-up book, discover where the moon came from, why it appears to change shape, how it affects our oceans, and what a blood moon is. Shoot into space with the Saturn V rocket and travel back in time to join the first astronauts to set foot on the moon. Four breathtaking pop-ups reveal the inner workings of the solar system, demonstrate how eclipses occur, and more. Intricate illustrations and fact-filled pages bridge the 238,000-mile distance between us and the moon, making this the perfect gift for young stargazers. Budding astronomers and anyone curious about the night sky will find that the moon’s secrets are just “one small step” away!
Delicious Wintertime
Author: Markus Sämmer
Publisher: Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899556506
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The author guides the reader into the mountains, providing recipes to celebrate winter after a return to one's mountain hut or home after a long day in the snow.
Publisher: Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899556506
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The author guides the reader into the mountains, providing recipes to celebrate winter after a return to one's mountain hut or home after a long day in the snow.
Guinness World Records 2015 Gamer's Edition
Author: Guinness World Records
Publisher: Guinness World Records
ISBN: 1908843837
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Now in its eighth edition, Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition is the ultimate guide to videogames. With all-new design and photography, the fresh-looking 2015 edition is packed full of news and views about the most up-to-date achievements and developments in gaming. It offers the most dazzling images from this year's top titles, along with fascinating facts, figures and features on the games and characters you love – from Minecraft to the world-beating Grand Theft Auto V, from thrilling new games to all-time classics. The latest edition includes gameplay tips and hints, interviews and features exploring gaming from different perspectives, and quotes from leading figures in the industry. Find out about the biggest-selling games, the highest scores, and the world's most amazing gamers. Read about the latest hardware developments in the battle of the eight-generation consoles, and explore the most exciting news stories across all the major gaming genres.
Publisher: Guinness World Records
ISBN: 1908843837
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Now in its eighth edition, Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition is the ultimate guide to videogames. With all-new design and photography, the fresh-looking 2015 edition is packed full of news and views about the most up-to-date achievements and developments in gaming. It offers the most dazzling images from this year's top titles, along with fascinating facts, figures and features on the games and characters you love – from Minecraft to the world-beating Grand Theft Auto V, from thrilling new games to all-time classics. The latest edition includes gameplay tips and hints, interviews and features exploring gaming from different perspectives, and quotes from leading figures in the industry. Find out about the biggest-selling games, the highest scores, and the world's most amazing gamers. Read about the latest hardware developments in the battle of the eight-generation consoles, and explore the most exciting news stories across all the major gaming genres.
Precious Planet
Author: Sarah Tavernier
Publisher: Little Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899558371
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Discover the essential ways that we are connected the earth in Precious Planet, and learn what you can do to take care of our planet. How amazing is the home we all share, planet Earth! It's home to millions and billions of animals and plants, but have you ever wondered how everything is connected? In Precious Planet, learn all about our home that was formed almost 4.6 billion years ago-- the earth's crust, the continents we live on, and the oceans in between--and dive into the planet's fascinating geography. One of the most important parts of living in a home that you love is taking care of it. Precious Planet shows how we can work together to take care of this magnificent place--from saving water and trees, to looking out for each other. Precious Planet uses eye-popping illustrations to explain the world's natural phenomena, while opening children's eyes to the importance of sustainability and conservation in a fun and engaging way.
Publisher: Little Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899558371
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Discover the essential ways that we are connected the earth in Precious Planet, and learn what you can do to take care of our planet. How amazing is the home we all share, planet Earth! It's home to millions and billions of animals and plants, but have you ever wondered how everything is connected? In Precious Planet, learn all about our home that was formed almost 4.6 billion years ago-- the earth's crust, the continents we live on, and the oceans in between--and dive into the planet's fascinating geography. One of the most important parts of living in a home that you love is taking care of it. Precious Planet shows how we can work together to take care of this magnificent place--from saving water and trees, to looking out for each other. Precious Planet uses eye-popping illustrations to explain the world's natural phenomena, while opening children's eyes to the importance of sustainability and conservation in a fun and engaging way.
We Travel So Far...
Author: Laura Knowles
Publisher: Words & Pictures
ISBN: 0711244812
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
From the epic migration of the huge humpback whale to the unbelievable determination of the tiny hummingbird, come on a trip around the world and learn the story of each animal's migration and the reasons why they travel so very far. This vividly illustrated introduction to animal migration across land, sea, and air looks at the most astonishing journeys undertaken by animals around the world. From wildebeest to butterflies; polar bears to Leatherback turtles, each animal tells its own 'micro story' about its incredible journey across a variety of terrain at different times of the year. Perfect for young animal lovers!
Publisher: Words & Pictures
ISBN: 0711244812
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
From the epic migration of the huge humpback whale to the unbelievable determination of the tiny hummingbird, come on a trip around the world and learn the story of each animal's migration and the reasons why they travel so very far. This vividly illustrated introduction to animal migration across land, sea, and air looks at the most astonishing journeys undertaken by animals around the world. From wildebeest to butterflies; polar bears to Leatherback turtles, each animal tells its own 'micro story' about its incredible journey across a variety of terrain at different times of the year. Perfect for young animal lovers!
Nose Knows
Author: Emmanuelle Figueras
Publisher: Wild Ways
ISBN: 9781912920068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Take a fresh look at the world from an animal's perspective. Anything is possible when you follow your nose! In this fun flap-filled book, you'll learn how smell plays a key role in the lives of animals and shapes their behaviour and relationships. Each flap reveals the hidden side to each environment only perceptible through smell. Watch a polar bear track its prey beneath the ice, join a column of marching ants and learn how to say hello to a family of forest piglets.
Publisher: Wild Ways
ISBN: 9781912920068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Take a fresh look at the world from an animal's perspective. Anything is possible when you follow your nose! In this fun flap-filled book, you'll learn how smell plays a key role in the lives of animals and shapes their behaviour and relationships. Each flap reveals the hidden side to each environment only perceptible through smell. Watch a polar bear track its prey beneath the ice, join a column of marching ants and learn how to say hello to a family of forest piglets.