A beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie--the most famous doll in the world--and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. After noticing how her daughter played with “grown-up” paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge imaginations and big dreams about their futures. While others told her it wasn’t possible, Ruth Handler …
Hey Swifties! Jump into the magical world of Taylor Swift with this dazzling book all about your favourite superstar! This fun picture book takes you on a sparkling journey from Taylor''s early days on a Christmas tree farm to her shining moments as a music icon who lights up the stage like no other. Its colourful pages are filled with stories of Taylor''s first steps onto the stage, her …
Prepare for a globe-trotting adventure in this colorful guide to the MAPS and FLAGS of OUR WORLD. Find out how countries are defined and how maps are created. Explore the flags of every nation and learn about the meaning behind their design. From country and population sizes to capital cities and currencies, there are loads of fascinating facts to discover. Along the way, learn about wildlif…
Di negara manakah olahraga melempar bendera dimulai? Kenapa bendera bajak laut dinamakan Jolly Roger? Negara mana yang memiliki bendera nasional dengan lima sisi? Buku Bendera Berkibar berisi berbagai cerita lucu, mengharukan, dan menakjubkan dari berbagai tipe bendera di dunia. Temukan bagaimana bendera pertama kali terbentuk dan bagaimana orang-orang menggunakannya sebagai alat komunikasi di…
As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He used his methods in South Africa and India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed the lives of millions and inspire…
This book provides a rich resource of information wih maximum impact and minimum clutter. 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick fire approach.
Martin Luther King lahir pada tahun 1929 di Atlanta, Amerika Serikat . Sejak kecil, ia sering menerima perlakuan tidak adil dari orang-orang hanya karena dia berkulit hitam. Martin tumbuh dengan melihat dan merasakan diskriminasi terhadap orang-orang kulit hitam. Dia pun memutuskan menjadi seorang pendeta untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan hak sipil bagi orang-orang berkulit hitam. Sampai akhir h…
Jean-Henri Fabre adalah peneliti yang menemukan zat feromon pada hewan (serangga). Fabre menghabiskan tahun-tahun berikutnya mempelajari bagaimana ngengat-ngengat jantan ‘menemukan’ betina-betinanya. Fabre sampai pada kesimpulan kalau ngengat betina menghasilkan ‘zat kimia’ tertentu yang baunya menarik ngengat-ngengat jantan. Dengan kesimpulan Fabre ini, mulailah seluruh lapangan peneli…
Siapa yang tidak kenal Laksamana Cheng ho sang penjelejah dari China. Dengan kapalnya, ia berlayar ke berbagai belahan dunia. Termasuk ke wilayah Nusantara, seperti Kerajaan Majapahit, Kerajaan Samudera Pasai, dan Kerajaan Malaka. Sampai akhir hayatnya ia selalu berusaha untuk menemukan wilayah baru sehingga menjadikannya penjelajah yang disegani. Dengan buku ini, kita dapat mengetahui sepak te…