10 thèmes passionnants pour explorer ce qui nous entoure : la Terre l'espace et les étoiles ; la nature la vie animale ; le corps humain l'Histoire ; la vie des hommes les arts et loisirs ; les sciences et techniques ; les communications.

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A pocket-size guide featuring 5-minute techniques and ideas for improving your memory skills. Train your brain to work more efficiently and keep your mental agility at its peak with a bite-size exercise every day.

 These days, it is rare for people to use their memories. Computers, emails and mobile phones ensure that instant information is at our fingertips and that we never again have to rely on our memories. However, there is evidence to show that the less you use your memory, the more it deteriorates as you age. Your mental health should be as important to you as your physical health.

 In just five minutes a day, this pick-up guide gives you instant access to quick-fix exercises to improve your mind. Whether you are revising for exams or wanting to stave off memory-loss in later life, a test a day could make all the difference to your mental agility.

 The introductory section of the book explains how the brain works and the importance of adopting a 'use it or lose it' mentality, with general advice on what can be done every day to help your brain stay in shape. A practical, workbook style selection of specific, targeted 'brain trainer' exercises follows to improve the reader's ability to remember and memorize all kinds of information, including names and faces, long numbers, lists etc. With interesting tips and facts throughout, Gem 5-Minute Memory Workout is the perfect way to test yourself to a more active and efficient memory, whatever your age.

5-Minute Memory Workout

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 The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. Find out how it began, what stages are involved and what prizes can be won in this informative book by Sean Callery, filled with fascinating stories and including personal input from Tour de France cyclist Geraint Thomas MBE.

 Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.

 Text type: An information book.

 Curriculum links: P. E: Outdoor and adventurous activities.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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This one-stop practical guide will show you how to organise and play over 200 party games for all ages. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.

 This book clearly explains and illustrates over 200 games for every occasion, so you'll never quibble over rules or be lost for inspiration again.

 It includes appropriate games for all ages and numbers, whether it's a holiday, car journey, children's party, Christmas family gathering or just a rainy afternoon.

 For each of over 200 games, the book gives you its: rules; age range; number of participants; preparation; equipment required; duration of game.

Party Games

Revolutionaries, despots and tyrants - over 40 of the most totalitarian leaders in the world.

 This ebook has been made from the 2007 edition.

 Want to know which dictator ruled the longest, who added his own name to his country's national anthem, who killed his own mother, who, it is estimated, was responsible for killing about a tenth of the global population? Read about revolutions and wars; family politics and betrayals.

 This book covers 40 dictators throughout history, including a brief outline of how they came to and left power, their personality, abilities and achievements, and a historical perspective on how their rule affected their country and people.

 Dictators included are, amongst others: Peter I of Russia, Lenin, Mussolini, Stalin, Franco, Pol Pot, Castro, and Juan Peron.

 This book aims to answer questions such as: How do you become a dictator? Why does it happen? What sort of person becomes a dictator? It also explains the legacy of each dictator.

 Includes: Top ten tips for tyrants, famous quotes from or about the leaders, and interesting facts about each dictator that you probably didn't know.

Dictators

Des questions essentielles pour comprendre les menaces qui pèsent sur notre planète et aussi les manières d'agir pour la protéger.
Pourquoi ne faut-il pas détruire les forêts ? Qu'est-ce qu'un trou dans la couche d'ozone ? Les changements climatiques ont-ils toujours existé ? Comment capter le vent ? Qu'est-ce qu'une maison verte ? ...

Questions réponses 7+ : la nature en danger

If your life is hectic but you still want to organise a party that will make your child's day, then Gem Children's Parties is the small but indispensable book that will come to your rescue.

 Planning a children's party can be stressful, expensive and a feat of organisation. Gem Children's Parties provides struggling parents with reliable, imaginative advice and ideas that will guarantee a hit party without the fuss. Covering everything from food to entertainment, this is a one-stop resource for every budget and every parent who happens not to be superhuman.

 Topics include:. Venues. Themes. Decoration. Games. Food. Goody bags. Web and other helpful resources

Children’s Parties

Le monde fascinant des dinosaures raconté en 2 pages et 1 image, soit 3 minutes chrono pour tout comprendre ! Ce joli livre illustré met à la portée des enfants, de manière claire, concise et ludique, les animaux les plus extraordinaires qui ont peuplé notre planète. Et pour apprendre tout en s'amusant, votre enfant trouvera une multitude de jeux ainsi que des enquêtes ultrarapides à résoudre au fil des pages. Les paléontologues en herbe - tout comme leurs parents - vont adorer se cultiver en 3 minutes chrono !

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