White Star

A gigantic book full of tiny monstrous creatures that are not scary, but rather make the reader laugh, all created by Agnese Baruzzi. The young reader must search out a monster, a skull, a ghost, a witch... counting how many times they appear in the double-page spreads and noting the correct number in the box. An original and amusing way to practice numbers and at the same time to improve observation skills.

The White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar that smokes a hookah, the Queen of Hearts... who is not familiar with the fantastic characters in the novel Alice in Wonderland, a timeless masterpiece of children's literature? The impressive illustrations in this book, the work of Manuela Adreani, a sensitive and original artist who lends life to these characters, are also ideal as decoration to enhance and personalize children's bedrooms. In fact, the large-format drawings can easily be taken out of the book and placed on the walls, like splendid, colourful posters that will make little children's rooms a true `wonderland.'

The series "Montessori, a world of achievements" is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. At Armonia, little ones of 3 to 4 years learn the features of farm animals, thanks to enjoyable, strategically developed activities, according to the Montessori method. By means of outlines to trace, shapes to recognize and colour, drawings to cut out, and many brightly coloured stickers to place, children gradually learn new information about animals, at the same time developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has 3 progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; - the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; - handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint.

The series "Montessori, a world of achievements" is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. Children from 5 to 6 years discover nature in the garden by involvement in creative, enjoyable activities developed in the Montessori style. By means of mazes, pre-literacy games, shapes to recognize and colour, and many brightly coloured stickers to place, children gradually learn new and interesting information on the features of garden animals and plants, developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has 3 progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; - the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; - handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint.

The series "Montessori, a world of achievements" is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. Various species of animal live in Dirondello wood: little children of 3 to 4 years can get to know them by involvement in enjoyable activities, developed in the Montessori style. By means of lines to trace, shapes to recognize and color, drawings to cut out, and many brightly colored stickers to place, children gradually learn new information on the features of woodland animals, at the same time developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has 3 progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; - the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; - handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint.

An elegant and original series of sketchbooks inspired by travel, where you can write down your thoughts, ideas and drawings, with pages embellished by pencil sketches. Conceived for those who travel and want to take notes of their memories and feelings without missing out on the experience that they are living, or simply for those who need a practical tool in their everyday life, these handy and elegant sketchbooks become essential companions. The new titles of the series consists in 2 sketchbooks about Barcelona and Berlin, with drawings of the most significant monuments and landscapes of these destinations.

We can see them fly gracefully from flower to flower with their multi-coloured wings: they are butterflies, the most admired and collected of insects; like bees, they are vital for plant pollination, which is why we have recently started protecting them as their numbers are significantly dwindling. Through this book you will get to know them better, explore their physiology, their defence and reproduction mechanisms and their most noteworthy features, and uncover the secrets behind the complicated patterns and amazing colours that characterize their appearance. We will also focus on the dangers that these wonderful insects face today due to pollution and human intervention that is putting at serious risk the life ofa species that we need to protect at any cost, for example by following the instructions at the end of the book that explain how to set out your garden or balcony in order to attract - and help - these most heavenly insects.

Bees have always been friends to man, even way back in prehistoric times. They feed on nectar and pollen and transform them into honey, a delicious substance that besides being a tasty food, it's a key ingredient for many beauty products, and a synonym for pleasant and nourishing pampering. But the importance of bees goes far beyond this. These special insects play a role of primary importance in the pollination of flowers and plants, which are at the base of the food chain of a great many animals. This book gives you the chance to get to know them from up close, and to explore their fascinatingly complex society, showing you how everything is perfectly organized, from the cleanliness of the hive to its defence, from gathering nectar to caring for the larvae. The book pays special attention to the dangers these hard-working insects currently face due to pollution and harmful human behaviour that risk interfering heavily with the life of a species that ought to be defended at all costs!

This book features fifty of the rarest cars in the world, including incredible one-off models and limited editions. These stunning cars owe their rarity to their manufacturers, their technical supremacy, and their aesthetic qualities, their astronomical prices, the stories associated with them and even their failure. The book will excite collectors and curious interested to know more about these artistic and technical geniuses

For hundreds of years children have been learning through the medium of story-telling. Aesop s Fables represent the archetype of these moral tales and have been delighting children and adults alike for generations. Now, in this new format, with stunning illustrations by Manuela Adreani, and specially adapted text for children, a whole new generation of young readers will be able to enjoy these much beloved tales.

A beautiful journal for travelers with an adventurous spirit. London calling! From a royal crown, to the instantly recognizable phone kiosks, to a very British teapot and cups, this attractive travel journal showcases England's irresistible capital city. Whether you're preparing for a trip, have sweet memories of a recent journey, or are simply an armchair traveler with dreams of hopping on a plane, this book makes a great companion.

A beautiful journal for travelers with an adventurous spirit. Bon voyage! If you love Paris, you'll love this journal with its graceful illustrations of the Notre Dame, Bateaux Mouches cruising down the Seine, and the city's many statues and adorned lampposts. Whether you're preparing for a trip, have sweet memories of a recent journey, or are simply an armchair traveler with dreams of hopping on a plane, this book makes a great companion.

A beautiful journal for travelers with an adventurous spirit. New York, New York . . . what a town! From the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building, from iconic brownstones to the city's skyscape, this journal captures the beauty of the Big Apple. Whether you're preparing for a trip, have sweet memories of a recent journey, or are simply an armchair traveler with dreams of hopping on a plane, this book makes a great companion.

Hair as black as ebony, lips as red as blood and skin as white as snow: this is the unforgettable description of Snow White, the captivating protagonist of one of the best loved and well-known fairy tales of all time. The adventures of the beautiful maiden, taken in by the seven dwarfs after escaping from the wicked queen, have fascinated children all over the world and inspired plays, ballets, musicals and movie adaptations, including Disney's 1937 animated version.

This guide describes the most interesting areas for snorkelling that can be reached from Sharm el-Sheikh, el-Gouna and Hurghada, the most popular tourist destinations enjoying the best services and incomparable natural wonders.