New Releases by Jane Bingham

With the help of this lively book, children will have fun spotting a range of birds from around the world, from flamingos and penguins to toucans and hummingbirds, as well as the birds they see in their everyday lives - and they'll learn a lot about bird behavior too. There are over 100 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes.

A gentle and engaging look at animal babies around the world as they tumble, stagger, gambol, and hitch a lift with their parents. Meet lively litters of kittens, piglets and puppies, tiny snakes and turtles. From newborn sloths to monkeys, this charming book ranges from farmyards and woodlands to the African grasslands, the Australian outback and the snowy Polar regions. Includes over 150 stickers to add to the detailed scenes.

Filled with a variety of fun activities to develop spelling skills. Guided by a friendly group of jungle animals, children can learn spelling rules to improve their writing. The activities in this book build confidence in using silent letters, adding endings to words, using apostrophes and forming contractions.

Stories of human encounters with ghosts have fascinated humans for years. But do supernatural beings really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourself!

The World of Mythology series introduces the myths of the world''s greatest civilizations. The Classical world of ancient Greece and Rome has had an immeasurable impact on Western culture, but what inspired some of the greatest writers, philosophers, and architects of all time? Gods were not only worshipped, but consulted for both minor problems and victory in battle. The legends of mortals Heracles and Perseus were wrapped up in the lives of the immortals. Art and artifacts, as well as photographs of the landscapes immortalized in the tales, bring the world of Classical myth to life.

A sleek new edition of this thesaurus, ideal for older children. A clearly presented children's thesaurus with colourful illustrations and helpful suggestions for alternative words to inspire creative writing. Arranged alphabetically, with a guide to parts of speech and choosing and using words. An essential reference book for home or school, fully updated for 2015 and beyond. With online resources that have been specially chosen to accompany this book, accessible via Usborne Quicklinks, including help with spelling and grammar, plus quizzes, tests and exercises.

Vampires and Werewolves are certainly popular these days. Actually, there have been popular stories about these monsters for centuries. Are the stories based on any reality? Some people think so. Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out whether or not these monsters could exist!

For years, mysterious symbols and patterns have been appearing in many fields. What created them and what could they possibly mean? Are they the work of beings from another world or simply the works of dedicated hoaxers? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!

Does the patch of stormy sea between the tip of Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda hide a dark and frightening secret? For decades, there have been cases of ships and aircraft that seem to vanish in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Others who have survived flying or sailing through, have reported strange occurrences, such as clocks and navigational instruments failing. Are all of these reports true? Is there a mystery lurking? Using the scientific method and available data, this book attempts to find out!

Readers learn about the Amazon River, the region around it, and stories of its exploration.

This book briefly examines the military and political impact of the Gulf wars, along with their imapct on civilian populations.

This volume examines the bravery of children suring wartime.

"From flappers and jazz to King Kong and big bands"--Cover.

Why has the recent War in Iraq been so contentious, whereas the First Gulf War was supported by a broad coalition of nations? Why are they of such global significance? And how did the wars affect people on both sides of the conflict? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the wars and shows their impact on everyday lives.

With its gentle hills and timeless villages, the Cotswold countryside is a vision of natural beauty and rural calm, but it is also a region rich in history. In this new addition to the Landscapes of the Imagination series, Jane Bingham offers an intriguing portrait of the Cotswolds over the centuries, ranging from ancient stone circles and ruined Roman villas to the Cotswolds today, a picturesque destination spot popular with country-weekenders, tourists, and celebrities. Readers will visit fine churches and manor houses that have survived from the Middle Ages, and tour a landscape still bearing the scars of the Civil War. The home of kings and nobles since Saxon times, the region is famous for its elegant estates, such as Blenheim Palace--England''s grandest stately home--while signs of the early industrial age can be seen in its mills and factories. Artists, musicians, and writers were also drawn to this rural paradise, from William Shakespeare and William Morris to T.S. Eliot and Ralph Vaughn Williams. Bingham captures it all in her charming portrait of this glorious spot in the heart of southern England.

Profiles the life and work of the Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor Michelangelo.

Introduces Post-Impressionism, including its history, the famous artists and works of the movement, and the different methods of painting derived during the period.

Describes the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her early childhood and the political scandals surrounding her family to her reign as the formidable Queen of England.

Outlines the principal eating disorders and discusses prevention and treatment.

This title solves the mysteries of the Aztecs. Discover where to find skull altar in the Great Temple, why the Aztecs had two calendars, and how to avoid becoming a human sacrifice!

From the big battles to kings and warriors, this book contains essential information about the medieval world. It helps you follow the Crusades to the Holy Land, explore China with Marco Polo and visit the Mayan ball game.

Describes the geography, climate, natural resources, and wildlife of Australia.

This exciting new series promotes the understanding of global problems and news stories by helping readers understand the issues and organizations involved.

Describes the geography, climate, wildlife, and natural resources of Europe.

From ancient to modern times, as scientific and technological discoveries have been made, artists have responded to them. Science has allowed them to work in different media, from oil paint, to printing or film. From the first anatomy lessons to computer animation, science and technology have had a huge impact on art. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.

Each region of the world has produced artwork inspired and influenced by nature. Over thousands of years, artists have created millions of images of animals and plants. These may be sculptures, cave paintings, costumes, or other types of image, but they all express the artists' fascination with the living world around them. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.

Society and class influence all cultures and have always inspired important works of art. For thousands of years, artists have been holding up a mirror to our world. Through their images, we can see the way that people of different classes have lived, and how they have related to each other in society. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.