Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> People & Places - Europe

Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.

Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture was destroyed, three hundred people died,...

From the creators of DK findout , the free online resource for kids, comes an exciting new book series full of amazing images, incredible quizzes, and cutting-edge information kids need to know. The DK findout series helps kids become experts on their favorite subjects from dinosaurs to space. Learning doesn't get more fun.

Travel back to Ancient Rome and discover what life was like during the Roman Empire in DK findout Ancient Rome.

See how gladiators fought against each other and animals, follow the timeline of the Roman Empire, meet the emperors, and visit the forum...

A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn't have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes near to her heart. She became the People's Princess by humanizing the image of the royal family and showing care and concern for all people, including the homeless, the sick,...

Headed to Rome with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the Eternal City? Then you've come to the right place

Mission Rome takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Rome, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.

Say arrivederci to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say buon giorno to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums ) as you...

Headed to Paris with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the City of Light? Then you've come to the right place

Mission Paris takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Paris, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.

Say 'au revoir' to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say 'bonjour ' to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums ) as...

So, you're headed to Spain with your family. There is so much fabulous stuff on offer in Barcelona – but how will you keep the kids interested in the things you want to see and do?

This kids city guide and travel activity book holds 50 carefully crafted children's activities that explore the highlights of Barcelona:

• The Old Town




• La Rambla




• Gaudi and the modernist architects




• The Sagrada Familia




• Museu Picasso




• Montjuic Hill parklands

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