Antonio Vivaldi (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of the great composer. On the accompanying audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. Antonio Vivaldi's father was a baker and a barber as well as being a violinist by profession. Vivaldi became a priest very young and was nicknamed the red priest because of his red hair. Children who have tried making their own musical instruments or pretended to conduct an orchestra will find that they have much in common with Vivaldi.
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12.99 €
Arcimboldo's Portraits
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Welcome to the imaginary world of a most unusual painter, Guiseppe Arcimboldo, who created highly original still life portraits that are, in fact, full of life! Using your ‘magic’ torch, explore the strange and surprising details of his Renaissance paintings: a head made of flowers and a body made of leaves, a mushroom mouth and a courgette nose, peach cheeks and cherry lips. Each spread more spectacular than the last! This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story come alive – one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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9.99 €
Atlas of the Earth
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Through a series of captivatingly realistic illustrations, young readers will learn about the geography of our planet. They will observe how landscapes are formed over millions of years and discover how wind, water, and ice sculpt valleys and mountains. Kids will see a new island emerge from the sea as a volcano erupts and will learn about the different climates zones around our planet. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Body
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Find out what happens to food and air and blood in our bodies, where our bones, muscles, veins, and nerves are, and how our brain works. Understand how we were made, how our skin protects us, and how our teeth, nails and hair grow. Peel back the transparent pages to uncover the body's organs, bones, and blood vessels. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Castle Under Siege
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Discover how people lived in a medieval castle in times of war and peace. Learn about the arms and armour of the knights and soldiers. Find out what it is like to like to be under attack. Watch as the castle comes under siege. Observe how difficult it is to get past its strong walls. Children can explore the darkened transparent pages of this book using a magic torch made of card, included at the back of the book. As they move the torch around, they'll discover all the fantastic details hidden on each page, one detail at a time. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Claude Debussy (+CD)
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An illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and career of the great composer. On the accompanying Audio, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses the reader in the artist’s life and music. As a boy, Debussy wanted to be a sailor. At music college in Paris he used to shock his teachers with the sounds he made on the piano. Children who want to know how to make a glass sing or hear the sound of the sea in a teacup will learn much from Debussy. With free access to our Moonlight Audio App, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page
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12.99 €
Dinosaurs
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Young readers will follow in the footsteps of these mysterious giants from long ago. They will find out which dinosaur was as long as two buses, which was as heavy as 12 elephants and where dinosaurs laid their eggs. Children will also watch scientists piecing back together a huge dinosaur skeleton. James Prunier and Henri Galeron's beautifully realistic illustrations bring these giants back to life. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Dinosaurs
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Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of these mysterious creatures from long, long ago. Marvel at dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes; see where they laid their eggs; learn how fossils form; and watch scientists piece together a huge dinosaur skeleton. This storybook is filled with fun facts, like which dinosaur was as long as 2 buses, and which was as heavy as 12 elephants! This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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9.99 €
Egyptian Tombs
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Step into the mysterious world of Ancient Egypt. Join young archeologists as they uncover a hidden tomb. Use your magic paper torch to light up secrets hidden in the darkened pages of this book: underground chambers, paintings of the Egyptian gods and amazing treasures! Discover the story of Nenufar, a woman buried long ago with rings, necklaces, and even a mirror! Try reading her name in hieroglyphics, find out how her body was embalmed to make a mummy. With amazing illustrations and fun activities, this book makes history come alive! Perfect for young explorers who love adventure and discovery. This title is part of the My First Discoveries series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden secrets on the darkened transparent pages and making the story come alive – one detail at a time.
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12.99 €
Ella Fitzgerald (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of this giant of jazz. On the accompanying audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. Follow Ella's rise from humble beginnings to become a queen of jazz, renowned for her remarkable scat improvisations, but also for her very personal interpretations of the Broadway classics and her live performances with Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, among others. Each spread recounts a different stage of her life, and key moments are captured by evocative photos and by Rémi Courgeon's beautiful illustrations. On the accompanying audio CD, and via the Moonlight Audio App, the narrative of the book is interwoven with 13 of the singer's most emblematic recordings. Fun exercises help to develop the reader's knowledge and understanding of the music. With free access to our Moonlight Audio App, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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12.99 €
Farm Animals
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With hens clucking in the henhouse, cows grazing in the fields, rabbits hopping in the grass, ducklings paddling in the pond, pigs rolling in the mud, and cocks crowing at the crack of dawn – there are plenty of things to see and hear on the farm. This fact-filled storybook introduces young children to the characteristics and purposes of these fundamental farm animals. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Flowers
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This colourful storybook fosters young children’s blossoming interest in the natural world, encouraging them to enjoy flowers where they grow: in meadows, in parks, and in their very own gardens. Learn the different parts of a flower. Find out why insects are attracted to flowers, and why sunflowers turn to face the sun. Then follow the lifecycle of a dandelion – from the first bud, to seeds dispersing in the wind. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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9.99 €
Franz Schubert (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of the great pianist and composer. On the accompanying Audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. At the age of seven, Franz Schubert already knew as much about music as his teacher. Did you know that Schubert was part of a string quartet with his father and two brothers. By the age of fifteen he was already composing piano pieces, string quartets, and even a symphony. Read about Schubert and listen to his songs, his chamber music, his piano music and his symphonies.
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12.99 €
Fruit
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Introduce young children to the flavourful, fresh fruits that will help them grow up healthy and strong. Cut open an apple, plant its pips, and watch them grow; from seeds to stalks, then blossom in the spring and ripe fruit in the autumn. They’ll learn where and how different types of fruit grow – including pears, kiwis, oranges, lemons, strawberries, bananas, peaches, plums, coconuts, and many more. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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9.99 €
Fryderyc Chopin (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of the great pianist and composer. On the accompanying Audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. As a young Polish boy, Chopin was already composing his own tunes at the age of five. He learned Latin, Greek, and French, then German, English, and Italian at the same time he was learning to play the piano. Children who can tell stories through their piano playing or singing, or who have ever danced a Polish mazurka, will find that they have much in common with Chopin. With free access to our Moonlight Audio App, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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12.99 €
Homes
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Home, sweet home! Whether it’s big or small – made of brick, wood, or ice – your home is always special. In this storybook, readers are welcomed into the homes of people from all over the world and throughout history; including the caves of prehistoric people, the teepees of American Indians, the igloos of the Inuits, houses on stilts in Indonesian waters, and even the space stations that astronauts call home. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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9.99 €
Impressionists
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This book explains what Impressionism is and presents the favourite themes of the most distinguished impressionist artists (Courbet, Degas, Renoir, Monet, Pissaro, Sisley, Seurat, Cézanne and Van Gogh). Readers will look at the way they portray city and country life, the sea, summer and winter. Six transparent overlay pages reveal hidden surprises. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries Art series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books that introduces children to famous artists and works of art. Each title focuses on a famous artist, a particular artistic style or art form. The artworks are presented with eye-catching clarity and are accompanied by simple texts. The transparent overlay pages produce surprising effects that catch and hold children’s attention.
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12.99 €
Johann Sebastian Bach (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of the great pianist and composer. On the accompanying Audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. Bach was born into a family of many musicians—composers, singers, and instrumentalists. At the age of 12, he could play the harpsichord, the organ, the violin, and the viola. Children who are curious about how musical instruments are crafted, and who may have wondered how pieces of wood is needed to make a violin, will find that they may have much in common with Bach.
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12.99 €
Jungle
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Uncover the wild and wonderful mysteries of the Amazon rainforest. Journey into the jungle and gaze up at the tall trees, stumble upon peculiar plants, and meet the amazing animals that live there; from monkeys and parrots up high, to snakes and insects down low. Discover the threat posed by the most dangerous animal of all – humans – and introduce young readers to the importance of protecting our planet. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Landscapes
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Find out how different artists represent landscapes. Explore a world of hidden detail in a landscape by Van Eyck. Allow Van Gogh to invite you into his house in Arles. Watch Monet add the finishing touches to a sunrise and Sisley show you the play of light on a church at dawn and dusk. Spot paintings within paintings by Magritte and Matisse. Wander through a gallery of landscapes by Vermeer, Hokusai, Horton, Seurat, Van Gogh, and more. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries Art series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books that introduces children to famous artists and works of art. Each title focuses on a famous artist, a particular artistic style or art form. The artworks are presented with eye-catching clarity and are accompanied by simple texts. The transparent overlay pages produce surprising effects that catch and hold children’s attention.
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12.99 €
Louis Armstrong (+CD)
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This beautifully illustrated biography of Louis Armstrong tells the life of the greatest jazz musician and singer of his age, and gives an introduction to his music. On the accompanying CD and via the Moonlight Audio App, the narrative of the book is interwoven with 14 of Armstrong's most famous recordings. Born in New Orleans in 1901, Louis Armstrong loved the gospel singing he heard every week as a boy in his neighbourhood church. He was also inspired by the marching bands and the musicians and singers who celebrated mardi gras in the streets, and performed at funerals and in the many cabarets. The trumpet was his favorite instrument, and he taught himself to play it. From his teenage years on, music was his life. He started as a professional musician playing on the Mississippi river boats before joining various bands. He soon established himself as the best musician of his generation, and at the age of 25 created his own jazz group—the Hot Five. Soon all of America would discover his other extraordinary talent—his unique deep singing voice. The book contains a CD with the narrative of the book and 14 highlights of Louis Armstrong recordings.
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12.99 €
Louvre
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Enter through the glass pyramid to explore the largest museum in the world. Open an Egyptian sarcophagus, marvel at the winged bulls from the Palace of Sargon, watch potters and sculptors work on their masterpieces and Leonardo da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa. Discover other masterpieces throughout the museum. Take in a bird’s eye view of the Louvre and the Tuileries gardens in all its splendour. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries Art series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books that introduces children to famous artists and works of art. Each title focuses on a famous artist, a particular artistic style or art form. The artworks are presented with eye-catching clarity and are accompanied by simple texts. The transparent overlay pages produce surprising effects that catch and hold children’s attention.
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12.99 €
Ludwig van Beethoven (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of the great pianist and composer. On the accompanying Audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. Beethoven did badly at school because all he could think about was music, and Mozart was one of his early admirers. Children will learn that they can make up a tune to their favourite poem and sing it, and that with only seven notes they can play countless tunes.
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12.99 €
Music
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Discover music in all its variety from the wind singing in the trees to to a complete classical orchestra! Get to know the different families of musical instruments – string, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard. Discover how they each produce sound. Watch an orchestra and conductor at work. Lift up the lid a grand piano and look inside. Learn about traditional instruments from around the world and make your own instrument at home! This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
My First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
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This encyclopedia of dinosaurs has been created especially to allow young children to discover the lush natural world in which different species of dinosaurs evolved. The beautiful illustrations provide a detailed guide for readers to observe and identify the many different kinds of dinosaurs and giant sea and flying reptiles. The archeology of fossil finds and of painstaking reconstruction of skeletons is vividly portrayed. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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16.99 €
Paintings
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Find out how Michelangelo painted the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Join in Matisse’s colourful dance. Spot a hidden skull in one of Holbein’s paintings and a card trickster at work in another by Georges de la Tour. Discover how thousands of dots can form a picture. Wander through a gallery of paintings by Bosch, Breugel, Gauguin and Picasso, and observe how varied the art of painting can be. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries Art series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books that introduces children to famous artists and works of art. Each title focuses on a famous artist, a particular artistic style or art form. The artworks are presented with eye-catching clarity and are accompanied by simple texts. The transparent overlay pages produce surprising effects that catch and hold children’s attention.
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12.99 €
Paris by Night
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Paris, the city of light, by day and by night. Discover the spectacular views and the finest historical and modern buildings of the capital of France on an imaginary tour of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Using a magic flashlight made of card, included at the back of the book, you are invited to explore the darkened transparent pages of the book which reveal the splendour of the monuments lit up at night. On the facing page you can appreciate the details of the same monuments in daylight. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries Art series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books that introduces children to famous artists and works of art. Each title focuses on a famous artist, a particular artistic style or art form. The artworks are presented with eye-catching clarity and are accompanied by simple texts. The transparent overlay pages produce surprising effects that catch and hold children’s attention.
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12.99 €
Pirates
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Who were the pirates of the Caribbean Sea ? How did they live? When did they first appear and why ? Find out all about the pirates of the Caribbean Sea, how they lived and when and why they first appeared. Watch as they attack and take possession of a Spanish treasure galleon and force their prisoners to walk the plank. See them celebrate after the battle and discover why they buried some of their booty. Share in the pirates’ dangerous adventures and get to know the most notorious of their leaders, including some fearless female buccaneers. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Planes
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Find out how people first learned to fly hot air balloons and small planes. Visit the cockpit of a large passenger airliner. Parachute out of a plane and ride in a helicopter and a glider. Learn about about all the different types of aircraft that we use today. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them. There are 4 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises, link ideas and show how things evolve. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Prehistoric People
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Who were our earliest human ancestors? Where did they come from? What did they hunt? What tools did they invent? How did they evolve over time? What traces did they leave behind? Young readers will learn answers to these and many more questions through detailed and lifelike illustrations and clear texts that depicts our ancestors' way of life. They will step inside the cave of a prehistoric family, learn about hunting mammoth and reindeer, making clothes and tools, and painting on cave walls with their hands. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Ray Charles (+CD)
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A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of this pioneer of soul music. On the accompanying audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music. Follow Ray Charles's rise from humble beginnings, overcoming hardship, loss, and blindness to become the undisputed king of rhythm 'n' blues. Each spread relates a different stage of his life, and key moments are captured by evocative photos from the time and Rémi Courgeon's beautiful illustrations. On the accompanying audio CD, and via the Moonlight Audio App, the narrative of the book is interwoven with 15 of the singer's most emblematic recordings. Fun exercises help to develop the reader's knowledge and understanding of the music. With free access to our Moonlight Audio App, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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12.99 €
Town
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Travel through time and see how a prehistoric settlement grows first into a village, then a town, and finally a bustling city. Watch the landscape change as huts become houses, wooden fences become stone walls, castles and churches appear, bridges span rivers, homes crumble and are rebuilt, power lines and roads connect the countryside, until the buildings get taller and cranes tower over the ever-expanding city streets. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books with transparent overlay pages for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them.
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12.99 €
Trains
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All aboard! This storybook gives young readers an all-access, first-class ticket for some of the oldest, the strangest, the biggest, and the fastest trains in history – from the steam engines of days gone by, to the high-speed electric trains that are common today. Discover how engines work, how railways climb mountains and cut through seas, and how they help us to travel all over the world. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to the Moonlight Audio App, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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9.99 €
Vincent Van Gogh
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This enchanting children's book brings Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces to life, showcasing his vibrant paintings in all their glory. Young readers will uncover Van Gogh’s love for capturing light through iconic works featuring sunflowers, serene country landscapes, and a starry night sky bursting with colour. They’ll journey to the Yellow House in the South of France, where Van Gogh lived and created, exploring his detailed sketches and paintings of his cozy bedroom. The book highlights his creative process—moving from sketches to paintings with passionate intensity. With interactive elements like transparent pages, cutouts, and close-ups of his brushstrokes, readers gain an engaging glimpse into the techniques behind his extraordinary art.
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12.99 €
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (+CD)
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Mozart was already writing music by the age of five, and when he was still very young, he traveled all over Europe and played for the Emperor of Austria, the King of France, and the Queen of England. Children who know songs from different countries, or who have tried writing songs of their own, they'll find that they have much in common with Mozart. A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of the great pianist and composer. On the accompanying Audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music.
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12.99 €