Anne Frank's diary telling the story of her years in hiding from the Nazis has affected millions of people. But what was she like as a small girl, at home with her family and friends; at play and at s
Born into a Jewish family in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1929, Anne Frank was only thirteen years old when her family went into hiding to escape persecution during the Holocaust. Anne kept a diary detailin
In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank?
Anne Frank will be among the first of many National Geographic Reader titles that highlight important historical figures. This National Geographic Reader will bring an understanding of her historical
Anne Frank was an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times. Forced to go into hiding to escape the Nazis’ persecution of Jews in World War II, Anne kept a diary that would become one of the most fa
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public, in this true story of her life. Little Anne was born in Germany
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public, in this true story of her life. Little Anne was born in Ger
A New York Times Notable BookAn NPR Best Book of 2012These eight powerful stories, dazzling in their display of language and imagination, show a celebrated short-story writer and novelist grappling wi
就算宅在家,也能盡情體驗一場大自然的感官之旅!這是一本關於樹木與人的故事,也是一本樹的日曆;一年有365天,四季有春夏秋冬的變化,從1月到12月,每一天都有一個與樹木有關的故事,舉凡自然科普、人文歷史、藝術美學、民間傳說、古老神話……令人充滿好奇的、從未聽過的,甚至百聞不如一見的,在這本書裡都找得到,即使足不出戶,也能在神遊文字與賞心悅目的插畫、照片中,獲得心靈上的滿足。1月1日──邁向自由民主的象徵「解放橡樹」(Emancipation Oak)在美國維吉尼亞州的漢普頓鎮,有一棵具有重大象徵的橡樹。1863年,美國總統林肯在這棵橡樹下宣讀解放奴隸公告,美國從此邁向社會文明新旅程。巨大的樹幹直徑為98英尺,其分支向上及橫向延伸。它被指定為世界的十大樹木之一,是漢普頓大學校園裡的國家歷史地標。1月7日──全世界最古老的樹「挪亞的姊妹古樹」(Sisters Olive Trees of Noah) 位於黎巴嫩小鎮貝切利(Bcheale)的橄欖樹群,總共有16棵,是當今全世界最古老的橄欖樹,樹齡已超過6000年,相傳是挪亞方舟躲過上帝的大洪水之後,船上鴿子所啣回的橄欖枝,在洪水退去後落地生根。「姊妹古樹」迄今的生命力仍舊旺盛,即使樹幹已成空心,仍然可以結出橄欖並榨油。2月23日──荷蘭的安妮法蘭克之樹(Anne Frank Tree)二戰期間的猶太女孩安妮法蘭克,因窗前的一棵栗樹讓她對未來充滿希望。是她的遺作,記錄她在1942~1944的生活點滴,2月23日是她發現這棵栗樹的日子,她相信自己跟這棵樹一樣都會活下去……1945年,安妮病逝於納粹集中營;2010年,這棵栗樹在一場暴風雨中被吹垮,但安妮法蘭克之樹永遠不會被遺忘。3月27日──紐西蘭的全世界最孤獨之樹這棵樹位於瓦納卡湖邊緣的完美位置,以紐西蘭壯觀的南阿爾卑斯山作為背景,這棵孤獨但離岸邊很近的柳樹,已經成為Instagram的熱門打卡景點。它沒有正式名稱,但經常在社交媒體上被標記為 #ThatWanakaTree。4月13日──英國的布萊頓之樹1777年,文學家山繆•詹森博士造訪海濱小鎮布萊頓,但他絕望地寫道:「這裡沒有樹,這個地方很荒涼,如果一個人必須上吊自殺,在這裡很難找到一棵可以繫繩子的樹……」這些話刺激了當地政府,促使當局展開一項植樹計畫,一直持續到今天,布萊頓已成
Travel back in time and share the experience of everyday thoughts and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages. Great Diaries traces the history of the diary from ancient times to the present day, bringing together more than 80 historical and literary diaries, artists' sketchbooks, explorers' journals, and scientists' notebooks. Discover what it was like to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel into the heart of Africa, or serve on the Western Front.Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces, and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories. Great Diaries takes you into the pages of the world's greatest diaries and notebooks, including those of Samuel Pepys, Charles Darwin, Henry-David Thoreau, the Goncourt brothers, Virginia Woolf, and Anne Frank, and shows you what they looked like. Stunning images of the original notebooks and manuscripts are complemented by key extracts and close-ups of important
★ 榮獲北極光書獎(Northern Lights Book Award)!★ 榮獲全球社會著名著作(Notable Books for a Global Society)!★ 美國亞馬遜5顆星滿分好評!馬丁.路德.金與安妮.法蘭克,兩人之間有什麼關聯呢?他們似乎來自不同的世界,經歷不同的遭遇,但同樣生於1929年。面對相似的種族仇恨和暴力,他們依然相信善良的力量,堅持以愛的言語化解仇恨,以諒解代替分化。馬丁與安妮用自己的言詞,訴說自己的故事,激勵我們無論在哪種境況下,都擇善而行。好評推薦:「作者透過馬丁與安妮這兩位現實生活中的英雄受迫害與壓抑的對照經歷來說故事,是何等強烈的表達手法。他倆居於不同的陸地,素未謀面,卻抱有激勵人心的願望,儘管活在二十世紀最可怕、最悲慘的時代。假若過往我教八年級的人權文學單元時,可以將這個發人深省的故事,與《安妮日記》和其他美國民權運動的文學作品連結起來的話,那會很不錯。」──珍妮花.莫爾 美國德克薩斯女子大學圖書館與資訊研究學院副教授「多麼動人心魄的繪本!故事和插畫均鼓舞人心,把馬丁與安妮關於盼望和社會公義的信息美麗地播送到不同年齡的讀者心中,令人振奮。」──裘蒂.路德維希 著名作家、暢銷書《隱形男孩》作者「妮柏格的插圖和卓靈簡潔的信息互相平衡,令這兩個恆久不變的樂觀故事更具深度,並得出一個結論:『愛比恨的力量更大, 善良可以治癒世界。』」──艾米麗.施耐德 猶太圖書理事會※ 適讀年齡:4歲以上
Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, it has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world.
Everyone knows about Anne Frank, and her life hidden in the secret annexe - or do they? Peter van Pels and his family are locked away in there with the Franks, and Peter sees it all differently. He's
Worms don't take good family photos, do they? Find out in this hilarious picture book from a Caldecott Honor illustrator and debut author about a young worm who comes to appreciate her very unusual fa
You're about to be an eyewitness to ten crucial days in Anne Frank's life, including: A wrenching decision to flee Germany A chilling letter that sent her family into hiding The gift of her one true
The life of Anne Frank, from birth until being taken from the hidden attic by the Nazis, is presented in this haunting, meticulously researched picture book. It is a compelling yet easy-to-understand