Adam Larkum – illustratör

Thirty illustrated cards full of interesting facts about some of the world's most beloved paintings. Each card has an image of a famous painting on one side and fascinating facts on the reverse, including the story behind the painting, when, where and by whom it was painted and interesting details. Includes paintings by da Vinci, Vermeer, Kandinsky, Pollock, Rousseau, Monet, van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Dali and Matisse.

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Alla undrar väl någon gång hur vi ser ut inuti! Här är den perfekta boken för alla vetgiriga barn som vill lära sig hur kroppen fungerar. Vad gör hjärtat och lungorna egentligen för nytta? Hur fungerar syn och hörsel?Vad händer med maten som vi tuggar i oss? Och varför är de vita blodkropparna så viktiga för kroppen? Detta och mycket mer illustreras med både fotografier och teckningar. Lätta f

Vilka djur kallas nattdjur? Hur hittar de mat i mörkret? Var håller de till på dagarna? Vem är det som meddelar sig med ljussignaler? Detta och mycket mer får man veta här. Med stor stil och många bilder.

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The story of the man who captured the heart of a nation in its darkest days, Captain Sir Tom Moore. This fully illustrated book is about life's ups and downs, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together.This is an inspirational picture book which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Fully illustrated for younger readers, and following the key moments from Captain Tom's incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up.A book to encourage you with Captain Tom's inspirational words on the highs and lows that life has in store for us all."A wonderful book, fit for a hero of the people" - Michael Morpurgo

"For all those finding it difficult: the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away. Remember that tomorrow will be a good day."Captain Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of a nation, as he walked 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS. Captain Sir Tom wished to celebrate many other inspirational stories from this uncertain time, and with his blessing, these one hundred stories make a book of hope for the future. This is a book of gratitude for his inspiration, and a celebration of incredible everyday heroes from across the UK.These beautifully illustrated true stories of everyday heroes across the nation is introduced by Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore. During the pandemic we have found hope in unexpected places, and these one hundred stories of hope - written by Paralympian Danielle Brown MBE - show just how extraordinarily we can work together. We feature well-known stories such as Joe Wicks' family workouts, as well as equally astonishing stories of everyday heroes, such as dancing binmen and fancy-dress postal workers, who brought joy to their neighbourhoods.These are stories of courage and community, of everyday kindness and perseverance. From the scientists racing to find a vaccine, to frontline workers putting themselves at risk, from clapping together to celebrate keyworkers, to breathing cleaner air, discover one hundred hopeful stories from an uncertain time. With lively and engaging illustrations, these are stories that will help you hope that tomorrow will be a good day.Because hope starts with one small step . . .Inspired by, and with the blessing of, one man and his walking frame, a £1 donation will be made to The Captain Tom Foundation for all hardback print sales in the UK and Ireland. The Captain Tom Foundation was created to inspire hope where it is needed most: combating loneliness, helping those facing bereavement, and supporting hospices - and this book celebrates the spirit of this amazing achievement.Following the recent announcement that The Captain Tom Foundation is closing all payment channels whilst a Charity Commission inquiry into the Foundation remains open, from 7th July Penguin Books Limited shall hold on trust for The Captain Tom Foundation all charitable donation sums received from the sale of the hard back edition of "One Hundred Reasons to Hope" until such time as those sums can be transferred to the charity.

I guess you think you know this story . . .Meet Red Riding Hood as you've never seen her before in this darkly comic twist on a classic fairy tale.After Wolfie gobbles Grandmamma in one big bite, he turns his attention to Red Riding Hood. But little does he know, this girl has a dastardly plan of her own.With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations, this splendiferous rhyming picture book is perfect for chiddlers who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger! The first in a brand-new picture book series featuring Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes.This picture book edition of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf is a version of the original text by Roald Dahl first published in Revolting Rhymes in 1982, and as such the content reflects the attitudes and culture of the time.

A fun-filled rhyming picture book version of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art.I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's much more gory.Welcome to a deliciously devilish tale where princes are far from charming, sisters weave dastardly plots, and (our hero) Cinderella's happy-ever-after isn't exactly what you'd expect. Roald Dahl is renowned the world over for his fabulous storytelling and this edition of his cautionary tale will delight new readers.With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations, this splendiferous rhyming picture book is perfect for chiddlers who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger!This picture book edition of Cinderella is a version of the original text by Roald Dahl first published in Revolting Rhymes in 1982, and as such the content reflects the attitudes and culture of the time.Also available in this newly illustrated series:Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf

A fun-filled rhyming picture book version of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art.Jack was nimble, Jack was keen. He scrambled up the mighty bean.This is Jack and the Beanstalk as you've never known it before in this darkly comic twist on a classic fairy tale. Jack's mother is furious that Jack has traded their cow for a single bean - until she realises the bean has sprouted into a ginormous beanstalk with golden leaves! But when Jack discovers there's a hungry giant with a keen sense of smell at the top of the beanstalk and comes home empty handed, his mother takes matters into her own hands . . .With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations alongside Roald Dahl's original rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for those who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger!This picture book edition of Jack and the Beanstalk is a version of the original text by Roald Dahl first published in Revolting Rhymes in 1982, and as such the content reflects the attitudes and culture of the time.Also available in this newly illustrated series:Revolting Rhymes: Little Red Riding Hood and the WolfRevolting Rhymes: Cinderella

What do your heart and lungs do, and where does your food go? Discover the answers and much more with inventive illustrations, photographs and simple, straightforward text.Chapters in this book include:- Your amazing body- Body frame- Mighty muscles- Breathing- Powerful pump- Inside your head- Passing messages- Eyes and seeing- Ears and hearing- Munching machine- Where food goes- Water works- Outer covering- Under attack

With bright, cartoon-style illustrations and clear diagrams this sensitive, detailed and informative guide explains male puberty in a reassuring and friendly way. It tackles everything from physical and hormonal changes to emotional upheaval. Ideal for libraries and schools, the contents and index pages make key topics easy to find.Chapters of this book include:- Growing up- When will it happen?- Getting bigger- Voice of doom- Getting hairy- Shaving- How does it start?- What's it all about?- Down there ...- ... and up here- Other boys look different- Your feelings- Power and responsibility- Good food- More about eating- Keep on moving- Filthy beasts- From the neck up- It's different for girls- Girls on the inside ...- ... and on the outside- A girl's life- Trials of life

Which animals come out at night? How do they find food in the dark? Where do they go during the day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the secret world of night animals. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert. Suggested websites add to the adventure.Chapters in this book include:- Busy at night- Night feasts- Bushbabies- Big eyes- Listen and sniff- Owls- Too hot- Daytime sleep- Keeping hidden- Bats- Night noises- Light messages- Hedgehogs- Night and day

Featuring a variety of poems, complemented by beautiful illustrations, this anthology is perfect for sharing with your class. The poems in this collection cover a range of topics such as peer pressure, friendship and learning new skills, as well as appreciating the beauty of nature. Enjoy this collection with poems from Joseph Coelho, Jackie Kay, Christy Mihaly, Karl Nova and many more.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 8 to 9.Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure and radiation, and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. With simple experiments to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:Introduction- What's chemistry all about?- How have chemists changed the world?What's the world made of?- What's an atom?- What's what?- Getting in a state- Molecules in the air- Knowing your properties- Sorting out substancesHow does it all work?- What's inside an atom?- The Periodic Table- How do shells work?- Sticking together?- Nuclear reactions- A brief history of atomsLets make things happen!- Reactions: the basics- Ready, steady, react!- Writing down reactions- Weird and wonderful reactions- All kinds of reactionsHow is chemistry useful?- Carbon chemistry- All about metals- Using gases- What about non metals?- Chemical Curiosities- How to tell what's whatOur chemical Universe- Where did the elements come from?- Rocks are chemicals too- What's up in the air?- Living chemistry- How does your body work?More about chemistry- Chemistry through the ages- How does chemistry work?

This book contains the following Usborne titles: What's biology all about?, What's chemistry all about? and What's physics all about? An accessible and informative guide to physics, chemistry and biology, how they work and how they apply to everyday life. Covers all the key science topics including electricity, the periodic table and the human body. Includes simple experiments and internet-links to recommended websites to find out more. Illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams.

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today.Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an inventor.Chapters in this book include:- Land transport- Air travel- Food- Household inventions- Communication- Clothing- Medicine- Writing- More inventions

Who were the Vikings? What was the difference between jarls and thralls? What happened in a Viking raid? Who were the most famous Viking warriors and explorers? This fascinating book has the answers, and more, with clear photographs, step-by-step illustrations, informative text and links to carefully chosen websites.Chapters in this book include:- Viking life- Different Vikings- At home- A trip to town- What to wear- Gods and goddesses- At a feast- Fun and games- Viking boats- Wild warriors- Attack!- Exploring- Famous Vikings- A Viking funeral

Who were the people of ancient Rome? Where did they go to wash? Who were their gods and goddesses?What was life like for a Roman slave? Find the answers, and much more, in this brilliant book, packed withphotographs, clear illustrations, simple step-by-step text and links to websites with video clips and funactivities.Chapters in this book include:- In Roman times- People of Rome- At home- On the streets- What to wear- Going shopping- Farming- Banquets- At the baths- Gods and goddesses- Building power- At school- In the army- Games and races

Who were the Maya? Where did they live? Why did they build tall stone temples? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts about the Maya in this engaging information book. With simple text, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs, plus internet links to specially selected websites.Chapters in this book include:- Jungles and volcanoes- Stone cities- Towering temples- Lords of the Maya- Born to rule- Jungle warfare- Roads, ships and trade- What to wear- Eating and drinking- Reading and writing- Nights and days- The Maya gods- A Maya tale- Spanish invaders

"There's one thing about her that's hard to ignore, THAT RIDICULOUS NECK! What on Earth was it for?" Poppy the plesiosaur had a preposterously long neck but what was it for? Did she use it to pluck off pesky parasites, to zap predators with electricity or to ambush unlucky fish? From the brilliant minds of world-renowned plesiosaur expert Dr Adam S. Smith, award-winning author Jonathan Emmett and illustrator Adam Larkum. AGES: 5 to 7

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