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從政治起源到選舉制度，多角度解答政治的十萬個為什麼。A Quick History of Politics takes us from pharaohs to fair votes, packed with facts and jokes about the many faces of politics through time.How did ancient people make decisions? How do the people in power stay in power? Why did Karl Marx have to go without trousers? A Quick History of Politics answers these questions and more, taking a ride through time from plutocrats to people power. What do you think of when you hear "politics?" Is it grey-haired men in suits, shouting at each other in a weird room? Well, you’re partly right… but there’s also a whole lot of crazy stories and weird history in the political world. A Quick History of Politics takes a look at the silly side of government, big and small, throughout the ages, and also explains the important stuff, like suffrage, elections and getting your voice heard. You will discover:How the earliest tribes got by without a leader.How the first ever kings and queens ruled their people.When and how de

本書整理政治的起源與變化。從沒有統治者的小社群，到權力如何集中、王權如何建立，再到民主的形成，每個階段都以簡潔方式呈現。書中穿插不少意想不到的例子，例如奇怪的法令、荒誕的統治方式，或動物也曾登上議會席次等，讓讀者在閱讀中自然感受到政治的多樣樣貌。How did ancient people make decisions? How do the people in power stay in power? Why did Karl Marx have to go without trousers? A Quick History of Politics answers these questions and more, taking a ride through time from plutocrats to people power. What do you think of when you hear 'politics'? Is it grey-haired men in suits, shouting at each other in a weird room? Well, you're partly right... but there's also a whole lot of crazy stories and weird history in the political world.A Quick History of Politics takes a look at the silly side of government, big and small, throughout the ages, and also explains the important stuff, like suffrage, elections and getting your voice heard. You will discover: How the earliest tribes got by without a leader. How the first ever kings and queens ruled their people.When and how democracy was invented, and what it actually means.

Explore the exhilarating world of information technology in this series aimed at children aged 7-9. An essential introduction to computer programming exploring computational thinking with simple step-

Vehicles and transportation are fertile ground for the imagination, and they are also a fantastic gateway to the physical sciences. Explorers: Things that Go uses a series of eye-catching story scenes

First Fabulous Facts is an illustrated non-fiction series for 3-5 year olds. Fun and fascinating facts engage young children and bring their favourite interests, hobbies and obsessions to life. Things

Uncover the mysteries of biomes in this fun, lighthearted geography seriesA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Do yeti crabs live up mountains? How does a leaf know it's autumn? And are there really plants that eat POO?!Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Biomes!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Titles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions a

Describes how web pages are built, how coding languages work together, what content management systems are, and how Internet links work.

Uncover the mysteries of natural resources in this fun, lighthearted geography seriesA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Does money really grow on trees? How can you fit a T-rex in your petrol tank? And just WHERE do monkeys hang out in hot tubs? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Natural Resources!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Contents:What are natural resources? / Is that a T. rex in your tank? / Where is the world's largest medicine cabinet? / Where can you see monk

Quirky illustrations with easily digestible information, this book is a compilation of 100 amazing inventions you need to know about.How do you sum upthe world's amazing inventions in just 100 words?

Computing and Coding in the Real World looks at applied coding and the computation hidden in the world that surrounds us. Readers will learn how things work, from scanners at supermarket checkouts to

A Quick History of Money takes us from barter to Bitcoin, packed with facts and jokes about how and why money works… and sometimes doesn’t.Why is a $5 note worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do

Strap in for a rip-roaring ride through the history of the universe, starting with the Big Bang, and bringing us right up to present day. What was the universe like when it was a few seconds old? How

If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them. This book only contains some of the most brilliant discoveries in histo

If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in hist

Children can set off on an incredible adventure through the Age of the Dinosaurs with the help of appealing, contemporary artwork, fun text and wow facts. Powerful predators, Jurassic giants and fossi

If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you. This book only contains some of the most brilliant discoveries in history. No r

If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in history. No

Packed with stunning photographs, this book celebrates the incredible ingenuity of spacecraft designers and the courage of intrepid astronauts. It offers a chronological sweep of the history of space

Discover everything you need to know about football with the 2020 edition of The Football Encyclopedia.Capturing the triumph and despair of key moments in world football, this book is packed with pict

The definitive guide to the world's most popular gameFully revised and updated to tie in with the 2020 Euro 2020 tournament, which will be held across the continent and will be watched by the rest of

Packed with great stories and action pics, this engaging guide to one of the world’s most popular sporting events—the Champions League competition—is a must-have for young soccer fan

The 2018 World Cup edition of The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of key moments in world football. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful foot

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world soccer. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful soccer players - old and new - fr

Explains how social media networks communicate with one another and how different kinds of sites serve different online communities.

Discover the world of science with this sensational series for knowledge-hungry readers

A smart art activity book Discover the art of science with this innnovative and ingenious activity book, packed with creative projects and fun drawing challenges. This is Not a Science Book develops s

The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world football. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful footballers - old and new - fr

From the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships to the record-breakers of Serie A, this book is packed with stats about trophy-winning teams and legendary goal scorers from around the globe.

Trick your senses and baffle your brain with this crazy book of mind tricks and neuroscience information. This astonishing science book presents a wide range of brain games and mind tricks, and explai

Young rugby fans can become true RWC2015 experts, thanks to this has-it-all guide! It's the only official tournament companion for kids, complete with easy-to-follow profiles of all 20 finalist teams

Some kids are natural bookworms and others you have to chase down with a book. But every kid, even the ones that scowl when you say “read” will devour this mega mix of history’s grisly stories. From a

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over120mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you’ll ever need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down!The perfect beginner’s book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

A brand-new look for a classic title that has sold over 45,000 copies since 2006, this is the perfect gift book for the 2022 World Cup and beyondThe Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia has a brand-new look to tie in with the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, which promises to be the biggest soccer tournament in history. What's more, it includes a pullout results wallchart to fill in as the World Cup progresses.With a fresh, contemporary design and all-new photographs throughout, the book now features expanded material on women's soccer, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful soccer players - old and new - from Megan Rapinoe to Lionel Messi, Pelé to Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé to Alex Morgan. Over 40 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S's women's and men's teams, Brazil, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Soccer fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the impor

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the importa

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the importan

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important