The First Humans

Does the Flying Dutchman, the ghost ship, really exist? Did the party ship, the Argo, find the Golden Fleece? Can the schooner Hispaniola hold all the pirates in the world? How did Verne’s little boat grow and become a steamship? Why is the Piquot chasing the great white whale? What did Lucian’s ship see on its journey to the moon? Ships are full of wonder; they set sail for unknown, unexplored seas and always return laden with stories, ready to recount them to anyone who wants to listen, to learn, to travel with them. The book was selected and features on the 2015 White Ravens list. Read [here ](http://www.ijb.de/spezialbibliothek/white-ravens-2015/single/article/greek-greece-5/193.html) the committee’s rationale. For more information on the "Ships" book series, you can also visit their [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/karavia.ikaros?ref=hl) page.

How did the half-boat, Adrias, manage to inspire the whole boats? How far can Leif’s fearless dragon boat go? What does the book written by Pytheas’s boat say? How did Pilar, a paper ship, manage to hunt submarines? Paralos, the sacred ship of Athens, how did it bear fear itself as its passenger? What invisible wind still blows the sails of the Cutty Sark to this day? Ships are full of wonder; they set sail for unknown, unexplored seas and always return laden with stories, ready to recount them to anyone who wishes to listen, to learn, to travel with them. For more information on the "Ships" book series, you can also visit their page on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/karavia.ikaros?ref=hl).

_When a ship sinks, how is it that the fire it carried in its hold remains on the surface... and doesn’t go out? I wonder what will become of Sam, the apprentice riverboat pilot, when he grows up? How many ships were burned for the sake of a single pirate island? How many years could the Sun’s own ship endure in utter darkness? _ Ships both real and imaginary, from mythology and literature, from ancient and recent history, invite us to set sail with them on a journey through space and time, a journey where everything can be told as a maritime tale. The first two books in the series have been recognised by the Greek Children’s Book Circle and have been included in the international White Ravens list.

_Why does Calypso like to sit upside down, with the keel up and the bridge in the water? Which ship was it that held the most insatiable of all the world’s curiosities? Are there, I wonder, ancient ships… that are brand new? Which ship was it that made Alexander the Great weep? And why? How far did the Vasa, the pride of the royal fleet, intend to go with its bold long-range voyage? _ Ships both real and imaginary, from mythology and literature, from ancient and recent history, invite us to set sail with them on a journey through space and time, a journey where everything can be told as a maritime tale. The first two books in the series have been recognised by the Greek Children’s Book Circle and have been included in the international White Ravens list.

Max and Loie are on an exciting adventure in space. Travelling in scientist Hob’s time machine, they see the universe at the moment of its creation and understand how the world was made. A series of educational books, from the beginning of the world to the present day. With games and activities at the end of the book.

Time travellers Max and Loï explore our solar system. Travelling in scientist Hob’s time machine, they see all the planets up close and learn fascinating things about each one. A series of educational books, from the beginning of the world to the present day. With games and activities at the end of the book.

Max and Loey travel in scientist Hob’s time machine and explore the constellations. They recognise the shapes that appear when they connect the stars and learn that people and stars are made of the same materials! A series of educational books, from the beginning of the world to the present day. With games and activities at the end of the book.

Time travellers Max and Loie embark on an unforgettable journey into Earth’s past. Travelling in scientist Hob’s time machine, they witness how life began on our planet and discover the fascinating world of the dinosaurs! A series of educational books, from the beginning of the world to the present day. With games and activities at the end of the book.