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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! presents the Twists—an award-winning series bringing a fun, engaging and uniquely Ripley’s approach to a whole range of topics. Each title blends stunning full-color photographs and illustrations with clear explanations and unbelievable-but-true facts. In Machines you will find key information on everything from monster truck wheels to Bigfoot, whose giant tires were made in the 1950s for the US Army to use on an Arctic snow train.

Data di rilascio : 2011-10-06 4,49 €

Piazza San Marco, il ponte di Rialto, il Canal Grande: è un sogno, siamo a Venezia! Ma per Giovanni, 14 anni, e Masako, compagna di viaggio italo-giapponese conosciuta in pullman, l’avventura sta solo per iniziare. Un elegante gentiluomo, con tanto di parrucca bianca, appare all’improvviso per guidarli in una visita straordinaria. Il personaggio misterioso è Carlo Goldoni, celebre commediografo del Settecento e grande conoscitore di tutti i segreti veneziani. Con lui i due giovani amici ...

Data di rilascio : 2012-12-06 2,99 €

Francesco è in visita a Parigi... da solo! O quasi, visto che è ospite degli zii che abitano nella capitale francese. Insieme alla cuginetta Brigitte fa un curioso incontro: a far loro da guida nella città del Re Sole, nel XVII secolo, sarà addirittura il commediografo Molière. I tre amici scoprono insieme i lungosenna, la cattedrale di Notre-Dame, edifici imponenti come la Conciergerie e le Tuileries, capolavori artistici come la Sainte-Chapelle e la reggia di Versailles. Ma c’è anche i...

Data di rilascio : 2012-12-06 2,99 €

Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about ships and boats, split into categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest ship in the world is, or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, then this is the book for you. Fin...

Data di rilascio : 2014-01-09 3,99 €

L'ambiente in cui viviamo e l'uso consapevole dell'energia sono argomenti spesso trascurati dalle masse. Eppure servirebbe un poco di impegno per incidere molto. Basterebbe per esempio capire come funziona l'auto elettrica, come si carica e quanto dura per dare una svolta alle ordinarie abitudini ed al bilancio familiare. Qui trovate quasi tutte le informazioni che vi servono per decidere, raccontate da Pasquale, convinto utilizzatore di veicoli elettrici.

Data di rilascio : 2018-08-25 4,99 €

Helicopters can take off at a moment’s notice and land in tight spots! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of helicopters. Whether they’re cruising over city traffic or flying to mountaintop rescues, helicopters are perfect for lots of jobs. Firefighters, news reporters, and military pilots all use these speedy machines to go to hard-to-reach places. Get up close to the action with this collection of spectacular photos. Snapshot Pictu...

Data di rilascio : 2012-02-23 0,99 €

Get ready for take-off with dynamic and colorful airplanes! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of airplanes. These exciting photographs show off huge passenger jets, cargo planes, gliders, and many other amazing airplanes. Meet the pilots, visit the airport, and marvel at breathtaking aerobatics and air races. Catch all kinds of planes in action high up in the sky—it’s up, up, and away!  Snapshot Picture Library books include a ...

Data di rilascio : 2011-11-07 0,99 €

NEW YORK FOR KIDS for iPad is a guidebook created especially for children ages 8 and older. Young New Yorkers and visitors alike will delight in discovering and exploring the city’s popular sites, attractions, and neighborhoods, while learning fun and historical facts.  NEW YORK FOR KIDS is the definitive mobile reading companion during family outings, travel, general reading, and reference. FEATURES • 80-page book with over 35 topics, neighborhoods, districts, sites, and attractions ...

Data di rilascio : 2012-06-20 4,99 €

RACCONTO LUNGO (32 pagine) - NARRATIVA - Un inno al viaggio, ai suoi mezzi, alle destinazioni e ai luoghi di partenza. Che diventano ritorno. Viaggiare a ritroso per percorrere il futuro.Dalle Alpi agli Appennini, dalle cime alle coste. Parigi, Madrid, Praga, Vienna. E poi ancora Washington, Baltimora, Filadelfia. Non ho viaggiato moltissimo, ma neanche poco. Eppure dei miei viaggi più che le cose e i luoghi, ricordo gli incontri, le persone, le coincidenze. Al Louvre, ad esempio, navigando a v...

Data di rilascio : 2017-02-14 1,99 €

Take a world tour through 200 countries with this brand new edition of the bestselling kids’ version of Lonely Planet’s popular The Travel Book, loaded with thousands of amazing facts on wildlife, how people live, sports, hideous and mouthwatering food, festivals and a wide range of other quirky insights on every page. Every single country gets its own dedicated page, and a mix of photography and beautiful illustrations brings each land to life. Perfect for keeping explorers aged 8 year...

Data di rilascio : 2015-10-19 4,99 €

When you turn the key and press the starter button the motorbike should start. But like so many things in life it doesn’t! Join Tom and Sissy in their quest to make their grandfather’s motorbike work again, and along the way discover the science of the machine and what makes it work. WHY THINGS DON'T WORK is a series of books that present a comic story to show how machines work— from the creator of  ‘Brain Surgery for Beginners’, ‘531/2 Things That Changed the World’ and ‘An...

Data di rilascio : 2012-07-01 2,99 €

This Book provides technical assistance to applicants preparing for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a helicopter or gyroplane class rating. This details conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the FAA. There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This Book supersedes Advisory Circular (AC) 61-13B, Basic Heli...

Data di rilascio : 2011-07-28 0,99 €

Take off with ten of the fastest planes in the world! Join them as they race through the sky on missions. From spying on enemies to protecting allies, readers in grades 4-8 will discover how these supersonic planes operate like birds of the highest skies. Fast, faster, fastest! From cars to sea creatures, this fact- and image-filled series lets readers discover the fastest creatures and creations in a variety of categories. These high interest, low reading level books feature stand-alone spreads...

Data di rilascio : 2019-08-11 1,49 €

Welcome... Fáilte... Croeso... Fair faa ye... to the United Kingdom! The Big Book of the UK introduces readers to customs and culture of the United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" and find out where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest. Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book w...

Data di rilascio : 2019-08-01 10,99 €

Vibrant photos, exciting details, and historical context bring one of the hottest sports cars, the Maserati Gran Turismo, to life for readers of all ages.

Data di rilascio : 2017-08-01 1,49 €

"We're Doing What for Summer Vacation?" is a nonfiction story told by Ali, a typical nine-year-old American girl, who spent the summer traveling on a budget across Borneo with her older brother and parents. Ali just wanted to be a normal kid with a normal family spending summer vacation at the beach in Florida. Unfortunately, she has former hippie parents that wanted a big summer adventure. This was not her idea of summer fun! On her adventure, she lived in a tree house, experienced bedbugs, lea...

Data di rilascio : 2013-05-06 4,99 €

In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Scotland. Separated into sections such as its history, information about its capital, famous Scottish figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Scotland, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!

Data di rilascio : 2013-06-24 3,99 €

LONDON FOR KIDS for iPad is a guidebook created especially for children ages 8 and older. Young London residents and visitors alike will delight in discovering and exploring the city’s popular sites, attractions, and neighborhoods, while learning fun and historical facts.  LONDON FOR KIDS is the definitive mobile reading companion during family outings, travel, general reading, and reference. FEATURES • 80-page book with over 35 topics, neighborhoods, districts, sites, and attractions ...

Data di rilascio : 2012-06-20 4,99 €

Alice wants to fly her Aunt Annie’s plane. but, when she arrives at the airfield, she finds it doesn’t work. In fact, it’s in pieces! Luckily, her cousin, Errol, is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the plane, and along the way discover the science of the machine and what makes it work. WHY THINGS DON'T WORK is a series of books that present a comic story to show how machines work— from the creator of  ‘Brain Surgery for Beginners’, ‘531/2 Things ...

Data di rilascio : 2012-07-01 2,99 €

All aboard! Catch trains roaring down the tracks with this exciting collection of photos. Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of trains. Whether they’re speeding across countries, zooming through subway tunnels, or hauling heavy cargo, trains work hard. Learn fascinating facts about early steam engines, city trolleys, modern bullet trains, and more. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along wit...

Data di rilascio : 2012-02-23 0,99 €

Cars have an important job—they take us where we need to go! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 thrilling photos showcase all kinds of autos, from fast sports cars and drag racers, to police cruisers and gas-saving hybrids. Enjoy the ride as you see shiny paint jobs, big wheels, and the open road. Get ready for an engine-revving adventure!  Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the highli...

Data di rilascio : 2012-02-23 0,99 €

Hop on board for a trip on the world’s most exciting trucks! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of trucks. From big rigs to pickups, you’ll see them all working hard. Whether they’re plowing snow, hauling gravel, or making a special delivery, trucks have lots of important jobs. Thrilling photographs reveal the nuts, bolts, and wheels of the trucking world. Get ready for a fun ride! Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-alon...

Data di rilascio : 2011-12-07 0,99 €

Get ready to see emergency vehicles in action! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of emergency vehicles. Rescue workers need emergency vehicles to help people in trouble. They ride in ambulances, fire trucks, helicopters, police cars, and other vehicles to speed to emergencies to rescue those in danger.  Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the highlighte...

Data di rilascio : 2011-11-07 0,99 €