Why do I need to be active? What happens when I exercise? What can I learn in PE? The answers to these and many other questions about exercise and play can be discovered in this lively and informative book. It includes colourful photographs on every page and useful fact boxes with stimulating questions. With it's easy-to-use contents page, glossary and index, this is an ideal introduction to KS1 health and safety issues....

Describes about the traditional clothing that people wear - from lederhosen to dirndl skirts - to celebrate holidays and other festivals in various regions of Germany....

How did Marco Polo manage to walk across all of Asia? Why did he become a favorite of fabled Mongol ruler Kublai Khan? Why was he not recognized on his return home? More than 700 years ago, merchants grew rich trading silks, spices, and glittering jewels

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"Voices" looks at some of the issues that are most relevant to teenagers today. The series aims to stimulate debate and discussion with a minimum of text and strong illustrations. Its key feature is the use of primary-source quotes throughout to explain different viewpoints and to give a global perspective....