From earth-shattering earthquakes to terrifying tsunamis and violent volcanoes, When the Earth Moves looks at how and why these events occur and how they affect our planet.
"A 16th Century Mosque" tells the story of the commissioning and building of the Suleymaniye mosque in Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture. It describes the religious, educational and charitable activities carried out in the mosque, and the role of the mosque in the life of the Muslim community. It outlines the early history of Islam, and the basic features of Muslim beliefs and traditions. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, maps, a... read more
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Is the world's climate changing? We all know the theory but here is the evidence, in stunning photographs and information. / Diamond / Band 17 books are due for publication, September 2008. / Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. / Text type: A non-chronological report. / Curriculum links: Geography: Passport to the world.
