The Usborne Book of Peoples of the World


Book Description

Shakespeare's history plays, with their insistent depictions of leadership and its discontents, have prompted very different critical views over the last four centuries. This book introduces students to the key critical debates under five headings: genre, history and politics, gender and sexuality, language and performance.




The Usborne Book of Peoples of the World


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This fascinating Internet-linked book offers a wide-ranging exploration of the cultures, beliefs, homes, jobs, traditions and everyday lives of the six billion people who inhabit our planet.




The Usborne Book of World History


Book Description

This reduced format book introduces the reader to world history from the first civilizations to the early 20th century, using short, visual chapters.




Peoples of the World


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Full-color, illustrated photographs of the culture, customs and traditions, religious beliefs, and national festivals of people around the world.







My Very First Our World Book


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An informative picture book that introduces geography and planet Earth to young children. Fascinating facts about the world's deep blue oceans, dusty deserts and lush rainforests are delivered in a friendly and approachable way. Illustrations:Full colour throughout




My First Book about Our World


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An accessible, informative first reference book that helps young children learn about the planet.




The Usborne Book of Art Skills


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A step-by-step guide to art, covering easy painting, drawing, printing and collage techniques. The text has been organized into project-based chapters to enable budding artists to master a single technique at a time, such as sponge painting, oil pastels, continuous line drawings and collage.




Short History of the World


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Friends, Romans, citizens of the world - do you want to take a fast-paced trip through time? All of human history is here, from hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times. With bitesize narrative accounts, lively illustrations, timelines, maps and links to specially selected websites to bring history alive.




Usborne World of Animals


Book Description

This dazzling tour of the animal kingdome takes you all over the globe, from tiny bugs on Himalayan peaks to hairy rhinos in the depths of the jungle. The very best of today's wildlife photography combines with lively, fascinating text to reveal the magic and wonder of the animal world.