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      • Children's & YA
        October 2022

        From Mammoth to Moon Landing

        An Amazing Journey through the History of the World

        by Andrea Schaller

        Who was Cleopatra? Did Stone Age people really munch on popcorn?And did every medieval castle have a dungeon?With this book, curious readers can embark on an exciting journeythrough time. The Bronze Age and the Roaring Twenties, the discoveryof America and the Cold War: easy-to-read texts, photos andhumorous illustrations provide astonishing insights into the 38 mostimportant epochs of world history from the first humans to the21st century. This book answers all children's questions about foodand drink, faith and religion, everyday objects and buildings. For factfans, there is a timeline for each era with the most importanthistorical dates. History in the most exciting way!

      • Children's & YA
        March 2023

        Biomes of the World

        by Juliana Aschwanden-Vilaça

        What would our maps look like if the boundaries weredrawn by nature? The simplest way to divide theearth's surface is by biomes. In this way, 14 differentterrestrial habitats can be described, defined by theirfauna and flora, their geological makeup and theirclimate. The artist and environmental manager JulianaAschwanden-Vilaҫa has created a book that presentsthese biomes with impressive illustrations. In doing so,she opens our eyes to the fragility of the world.The artfully designed non-fiction book is suitable forchildren aged 10 and up and makes a great gift!

      • Children's & YA
        March 2023

        WAS IST WAS Vol. 146 Mythology

        Gods, Heroes and Magical Beings

        by Andrea Schaller

        Off to Olympus! The new WAS IST WAS volume Mythologycovers everything important about known and unknowngods and goddesses and offers exciting myths from all overthe world. The book immerses you in the beliefs of the Celtsand Germanic tribes, meets mermaids, werewolves,unicorns and dragons. From the creation myths to PercyJackson and Harry Potter, the WAS IST WAS volumeenchants its young and old readers. WAS IST WAS the famous fact book series for children fromthe age of 8 and up presents knowledge in brief, informativetexts and with first-class photographs.Excellent info-graphics explain complex issues and funnyextras deepen the knowledge.

      • Children's & YA
        March 2023

        WAS IST WAS Natural Sciences easy. Mathematics: Numbers Everywhere!

        Natural, irrational and infinite

        by Dr. Wolfgang Blum

        Everything around us is number! Tiny numbers, huge numbers, half numbers, whole numbers, evenand odd numbers. This book takes those interested in mathematics on an exciting journey into theworld of numbers: From fractions, (unsolvable) equations to roots, the relationships in mathematicsare explained plausibly and (almost) without formula. Like the other six volumes in the"Naturwissenschaften easy!" series, this book includes a summary and glossary for quick reference.Infographics, illustrations and photos make complex relationships understandable.The non-fiction book for all (future) math aces aged 11 and up.

      • Children's & YA
        February 2022

        WAS IST WAS My World Vol. 1 So angry, so happy - My Feelings

        by Andrea Weller-Essers

        Ida and Anton are going to the playground.Anton wants to go the big slide today! But it'spretty high ... And Ida wants to go on thewiggly animal first! So many feelings from superhappy to very angry occur: What feels sonice and tingly? And what do I do with myanger?

      • Children's & YA
        March 2023

        The Little Medicus Vol. 1 Completely swallowed

        by Prof. Dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer

        The first volume of the series "The little Medicus" startsnew! The main character, Bodynaut Nano, is already in themiddle of the human body at the beginning. Only graduallyrecalled he becomes clear how it came to this, why he -shrunk tiny - is sitting next to a pink rabbit in a mini capsuleand what the famous Dr. X and his ingenious assistant MicroMinitec have to do with it. Between biting teeth anddaredevil loops on the tongue, the first volume offers pureadventure and plenty of entertainment for children aged 8and up.

      • Children's & YA
        October 2022

        WAS IST WAS My World Vol. 6 I'm going to the Toilet!

        by Andrea Weller-Essers

        Mia observes her big brother Theo on thetoilet: She wants that too, her diaper shouldbe gone! Mom gives her a colorful toiletattachment. It doesn't work at first, but thatdoesn't matter, and Mia keeps trying. ThenMia pees in the toilet! Finally, Mia sleeps herfirst night without a diaper!

      • Children's & YA
        March 2023

        Little Major Tom. Vol.17 Rescue Mission to Pluto

        by Bernd Flessner

        Tom and Stella are on the moon when news arrive that the launch of an expensive research satellite orbitingPluto has failed. In order to save the research mission, Tom and Stella immediately launch through the wormholeto Pluto to capture the out-of-orbit satellite and return it to orbit. No easy task, because Pluto has five moonswhose gravitational forces act on the satellite. A slalom ride begins, but tt the end of the wild chase, they areable to capture the satellite and place it in orbit. Of course, a landing on Pluto also takes place and Plutinchen isallowed to walk on her namesake.Whether dangerous sandstorms on Mars, black holes in space or comet alarms: little Major Tom, the youngastronaut Stella and the clever robot cat Plutinchen set off from the space station Space Camp 1 to excitingadventures in space. With joint forces and as a strong team, the three friends master every challenge and learnalong the way about fascinating scientific phenomena around space and the planets.

      • Children's & YA
        March 2023

        WAS IST WAS Junior. Vol. 39 Festivities and Traditions

        by Anke Dörrzapf

        Sprinkling confetti, dressing up, hanging up fairy lights, unwrapping presents and really having a good time.There are many great occasions to celebrate together all over theworld. But why and how do we actually celebrate? Do children everywhere look for Easter eggs, what makes the cherry blossoms in Japan so special, and did Saint Martin really exist? This colorful flap book for children age 5 and up answers these and many other questions and shows the variety of celebrations and traditions from Mardi Gras to New Year's Eve to Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. Whether for cultural, religious or very individual reasons - there is always a reason to celebrate together! The cheerful book is fun to read and look at and awakens anticipation for the next celebration.

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