Anita Ganeri

Introduces the main religious festivals of Hinduism, telling the story behind each festival, describing how it is celebrated around the world, and providing instructions for related activities.

Hinduism began in India at least 5,000 years ago. Presents a collection of stories from the Hindu scriptures. Children can read some of the stories about the Hindu gods and goddesses.

Introduces the events surround the birth of Jesus. Also includes information on Christmas customs; the well-known carol, "Away in the Manger;" and a recipe for Christmas cookies. The story of the birth of Jesus is beautifully told and richly illustrated in The Christmas Story. The book also includes additional information about Christmas, the words and music to a favorite carol, "Away in a Manger," and a delicious Christmas recipe.

Provides simple information about caring for a horse, including stabling, feeding, grooming, and shoeing.

Journey Through offers young readers the chance to take a trip through exciting world countries using different modes of transport, from train and car to bicycle and private jet. Along the way the traveller visits highlighted places both well known and less known, and learns lots of exciting facts about history, language, culture and much more. Journey Through Spain offers a look at the landscape, culture and people of Spain, from the exciting buzz...

In October 1914, the explorer Ernest Shackleton and a team of men, set out on the ship, Endurance, to cross Antarctica via the South Pole. A few months into their voyage, the ship became trapped in ice, eventually sinking. With little hope of rescue, Shackleton's crew lived on the ice, enduring freezing temperatures and with only he food they could catch from the sea. When the ice floes began to crack beneath them, the men undertook a treacherous...

Discusses the discovery of notable tombs around the world, including the pyramid chamber of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamen, the royal tombs of China, and the burial ships of Vikings.

"For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific."--