Rete Bibliotecaria Bergamasca

Abstract: Segui Peeka & Boo nelle loro strampalate avventure di detective pasticcioni e intanto impara una lingua straniera! Con contenuti in lingua inglese per bambini e bambine dagli 8 anni, le due storie presenti sono accompagnate da glossari, giochi enigmistici e linguistici come attività di potenziamento adatte a ogni contesto. Livello di inglese: A1. Tra i contenuti: present perfect, simple past, simple future, imperativo, avverbi di tempo e di frequenza, partitivo, can, indefiniti e molto altro! Età di lettura: da 8 anni.

Abstract: Marina Abramovic is a world-famous artist who uses her body to perform in unexpected and unusual ways that make an audiences think. She once sat back-to-back with her partner and had their hair tied together for over 17 hours. Another time, museum visitors watch her scrub 1,500 cow bones for six hours a day. This innovative book tells an inspiring story about the pioneering performance artist who is also the first female artist to hold a major solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London

Abstract: Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there’s one thing she loves the most … netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz’s netball team are on their way to the semi-finals! But then their star Goal Attack breaks her ankle! Coach Michelle finds a new player, Emma, who is rumoured to be an excellent shooter. But the moment she starts playing, she misses every goal! What is going on? Can Liz find out in time to help her team get to the finals?

Abstract: Jessie and Bill Carson didn’t think that a surprise vacation in beautiful Hawaii could turn into an exciting treasure hunt! Is the old Hawaiian legend of a lost 18th-century treasure true? Why are the mysterious signs of the Earth so important?

Abstract: This magically illustrated gamebook plunges you into a story with a difference - one where the hero is you. Not that you have any interest in being a hero. You're a bounty hunter, and in your line of work heroes don't last long. But now you've been given a mission you can't refuse. Make it out alive, and you'll never need to work again. Fail, and, well... you'll never need to work again. And so, staring up at the stars from the cockpit of your spaceship, you blast off on an epic adventure where every choice is yours, and your survival depends upon the decisions you make. Who to fight? Who to trust? In a book where nothing is as it seems, you find yourself grappling with forces beyond your darkest dreams. And you realise it's not just your fate hanging in the balance. No, the universe needs a hero - and like it or not, that hero is you!

Abstract: Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it's vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today. This is a History book unlike any other you've read. It doesn't just tell stories from the past, it unpicks details within those stories, explains how and where those stories came from, and why they can change, depending on who is telling them

Abstract: Unearth the mysteries of ancient fossils and discover the life and legacy of Mary Anning in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book for curious young readers. Have you ever found something mysterious? Something where you had no idea what it was but you had this feeling it was important, that it held a secret? Mary Anning was a fossil hunter, scouring the cliffs and seashores of Lyme Regis for strange rocks and shells. Monstrous marine reptiles and dinosaurs had once reigned the land and seas here millions of years ago, disappearing only to leave mysterious traces for humans to puzzle over. Mary's fossils paved the way for modern palaeontology and helped to piece together a picture of how the dinosaurs lived and evolved. Little did she know that 200 years later we would still be talking about her amazing discoveries and how she influenced our understanding of the history of the earth. Beautifully illustrated by brand-new talent Kate Winter, with stunning panoramic fold-out pages, this is a book to treasure and to read again and again, perfect for all fans of natural history and curious young explorers. 'A captivating story [...] wonderfully atmospheric' - JUNO magazine

Abstract: I grandi classici della letteratura angloamericana, per chi conosce già le basi dell'inglese. In appendice, la traduzione, tanti giochi, un dizionario e l'audiolibro per ascoltare la pronuncia. L'avventurosa storia di Robin Hood e dei suoi valorosi compagni! Età di lettura: da 8 anni.

Abstract: Siete pronti a scoprire tutti i segreti dell'antica Roma? Un incredibile viaggio tra le meraviglie architettoniche di Roma, brillantemente raccontato dall'esperto di storia e arte romana Marco Emilio Erba e illustrato con precisione da Javier Joaquín. Questo libro porterà i giovani lettori (ma anche i più grandi) alla scoperta delle invenzioni e innovazioni scientifiche dei Romani, degli dèi venerati e delle cerimonie religiose, senza dimenticare le tecniche di combattimento e lo svago. Un'avventura per curiosi e amanti della storia che porterà i lettori a incontrare gli imperatori e gli artigiani che hanno contribuito allo sfarzo di questa civiltà. Età di lettura: da 7 anni.

Abstract: Kapow! Boom! Un incredibile libro di attività, perfetto per chi vuole cominciare a realizzare i propri fumetti. Con tanto spazio a disposizione e istruzioni passo passo per aiutare i più piccoli ad apprendere il linguaggio dei fumetti e stimolare la loro vena creativa. Età di lettura: da 7 anni.

Abstract: An evil sorcerer has the kingdom in his grip and the only hope of stopping him is a treacherous quest to try and find the last remaining rebels and help them end his reign. With a horde of undead warriors on your trail and a series of blood-curdling dangers ahead of you, it would be a terrifying task for anyone but you're just a goblin, which makes things even more challenging

Abstract: Pimpa è invitata da Arlecchino, suo amico di vecchia data, a visitare Bergamo, la sua città, e a scoprine le bellezze e i segreti. Insieme andranno alla Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, al museo di Scienze Naturali, giocheranno a cercare i leoni alati nascosti in giro per la città, conteranno i rintocchi del Campanone e prenderanno la funivia per salire fino a Bergamo alta! Che vista mozzafiato dalla Torre del Gombino! Pimpa incontrerà anche il famoso compositore Donizzetti che le racconterà come ha trovato l'ispirazione per comporre L'Elisir d'Amore. Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

Abstract: Take a monstrous journey through the Middle Ages to discover creatures both familiar and unfamiliar. Explore the hazards of medieval life at the claws, paws and fangs of dragons, wyverns, cockatrices, lamias, manticores, ghouls and many other monsters!

Abstract: Nina ama l’ora della nanna perché è il momento dei sogni. Inizia a esplorare mondi strani e meravigliosi: giungle, città sui ruote, villaggi di dolci. Al risveglio vorrebbe ricordare ogni dettaglio, ma un incubo la spinge a trasferire i suoi sogni su carta, trasformandoli nel suo Dream Book. Il racconto esplora il rapporto fra sogno, ricordo e creatività.

Abstract: The climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point—and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for change. Emma Reynolds shines a spotlight on sixteen incredible youth activists from around the world who are fighting to protect the planet and all life on Earth. From Autumn Peltier campaigning for clean water to Edgar Edmund Tarimo turning plastic waste into building materials—and many more—these inspiring true stories highlight the importance of taking charge and creating change. Beautifully illustrated by sixteen different artists and accompanied by facts and pictures that explain the science, Drawn to Change the World is for anyone who wants to learn more about the climate and nature crisis and what we can do about it, with extensive front matter and back matter materials. You are not too young and you are not too old to begin. We need everyone to help with the biggest challenge the human race has ever faced. We can do this if we work together. For after all, change starts with you!

Abstract: How to Draw a Graphic Novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. Written by graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani, the book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, and design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding, and digital-file setup. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, with professional art tips delivered in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. The book also includes biographies of cult creators and a recommended reading list of famous graphic novels and comic books both past and present. How to Draw a Graphic Novel presents an informative and entertaining look at the creative process and insight into the world of graphic novel publishing. From teens to adults, this is the ideal workbook for all graphic novelists.

Abstract: Why is a red munia red? Why does a bullfrog turn yellow? How does a painted stork get its pink colour? Why do some mushrooms glow in the dark? Why do purple sunbirds shine? And why do most mammals come in different shades of brown? This magnificently illustrated book explores the hows and whys of colours in the natural world.

Abstract: The natural world is an infinite source of wonder and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way animals and plants light up of their own accord, and what we can learn from their incredible glow-in-the-dark abilities

Abstract: The Canterville Ghost is a short story written by Oscar Wilde and first published in 1887 in serial form in The Court and Society Review, a magazine read by the upper classes. It was republished in 1891 as a part of a collection of short stories. It tells the story of a rich American family that comes to live in a haunted aristocratic house in England. The style is part fairy tale, part gothic novel and part comic ghost story. The main themes are the cultural differences between middle-class Americans and the upper class British and the conflict between the public self and the private self.