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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

        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
        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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