Štěpánka Sekaninová

Explores ideas, prototypes, and attempts to invent something new over the last century in the field of transportation.

Learn to decode emotions, intentions, and feelings conveyed through gestures, expressions, and postures. Whether deciphering a friend's honesty, detecting nervousness, or identifying confidence, this book serves as a visual vocabulary guide to the language the body speaks without words. From everyday scenarios to professional settings, the book covers a spectrum of situations, making it a comprehensive and engaging resource for children eager to grasp...

From the prehistory until today, this book provides young readers with a comprehensive overview of the most popular sports disciplines. Find out where the idea of a goal came from, and what the origin of the ball is. How did the first tennis racket look like? And did you know that hockey was played in Ancient Egypt? A lot of new information as well as fun facts from the world of sports is awaiting you on these pages.

Famous Finds and Their Finders describes 40 discoveries, together with their discoverers and circumstances, which themselves have become a part of our history.

A children's encyclopedia of everyday items discussed under 11 broad topics.

Learn how children play around the world and what games are popular in various cultures.

"Travel back with us as we explore the world's most important milestones i the development of travel and transportation. From little-noticed ideas that launched a technological revolution, to expeditions that reached for the stars, to tragedies that ended vast projects once and for all. As this book shows, every ending stands at the beginning of something new. Take a ride with us on the fastest, greatest, most awesome, most controversial machines...

"Welcome to this botanical garden, where human feet have not trodden for many years. Actually, one has-or rather a pair of them have. They belong to a passionate botanist who spends all his time in the company of flowers. He does not seem interested in people, as he feels himself to be a plant rather than a member of the species homo sapiens. He may seem strange-or even scary, like anything unknown-but rest assured that he is completely harmless just...

"Filled with amusing illustrations and real-life scenarios, this guide shows kids the pros and cons of cat care, offering an insightful yet fun learning experience. Cats Are Great BUT introduces children to the ins and outs of cat ownership. Within its thoughtfully crafted pages, young readers discover the joys and responsibilities that accompany being a cat’s guardian. Through relatable situations and engaging lessons, this book unravels potential...

The brand-new sequel to a well-reviewed bestseller that has been translated into fifteen languages, this time focused on bright colors and various habitats. Every habitat in the wide world has been painted by nature's unique color palette. The frosty polar landscape glitters with blue-white tones, the jungle dances wildly in the colors of tropical fruits, and the grassy savannah silently hides in beige and khaki. Take a walk with us through the farthest...