New Releases by Philippa Wingate

Library Friendly Edition of original- A comprehensive and colourful introduction to the Vikings, and their legacy as great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders.

Bert and Buster have come to a party at the castle. There's a birthday cake, a grumpy owl, an eccentric host, a cat and a bossy butler to spot on every spread of the book.

An examination of Viking culture and civilization, using artwork, maps and diagrams which cover all aspects from building warships to what Vikings cooked for their dinner. This new edition includes Internet links leading children to recommended Web sites.

Containing all those amusing e-mail attachments you deleted and wish you'dept, "The Wicked Book of e-Jokes" also includes cult e-mail images, quizzesnd tests, all collected in one tidy, pocket-sized volume.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to why people eat, written with the aim of helping to answer children's questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to animal camouflage written with the aim of helping to answer children's questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

Describes life before the dinosaurs, different types of dinosaurs, flying and swimming reptiles, early birds and mammals, and fossils.

It is predicted that by 2001, some 450 million people will be using e-mail worldwide.

Provides a non-technical introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web, including explanations of hardware, software, e-mail, shopping, and Web design.

-- Useful advice to help readers develop their own ideas -- Step-by-step instructions explaining basic techniques with plenty of guidelines on correct equipment and materials

Recounts in chilling detail eight of the world's most extraordinary cases of close encounters.

With the helpful information found in this friendly guide to computer technology, readers can learn computer jargon in everyday language.

An illustrated introduction to the Internet, discussing what it is and how it works, describing exactly how to get on-line, and describing how to send e-mail, explore the World Wide Web, and perform other functions.

Are you feeling lost in Cyberspace? Do you know the difference between the Net and the Web? Don't panic Internet for Beginners cuts through the technobabble surrounding the Internet and introduces it clearly and concisely. The book tells you exactly how to get connected to the Net, describes the hardware and software you will need, and helps you select a service provider. Once you are on-line, it shows you how to send e-mail, read the news, download files from around the world, and explore the World Wide Web.

This book describes the everyday life of the Vikings, who terrorized Europe.

This book contains facts about everyday life for the Native Americans, as well as their origin and their relationship with the first white men.

Introduces the main features of Microsoft Windows software for personal computers, with step-by-step instructions for starting and stopping, using the mouse, word processing, dialog boxes, paintbrush, file manager, printing, and other applications.

This book explores the coronations, funerals, palaces & pastimes of the world''s most famous monarchs. Ri ch artwork reflects the wealth & luxury enjoyed by history''s rulers, while story sequences bring their actions & adventu res to life. '

Looks at rulers throughout history, exploring their lives from coronations to funerals.

Examines the Viking way of life including their voyages, conquests, and customs.

A concise guide to key facts, laws, and concepts of physics. Includes pictures and diagrams.