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Book SynopsisIdeal for learning at home, Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 8-9 encourages children to supercharge their skills and become Grand Masters of vocabulary! Created by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Write Like a Ninja, this fun activity book is perfect for targeted practice at home, building children's confidence and further developing those all-important literacy skills taught in the classroom. With clear activities and lots of colourful illustrations, it can be used as a fun way to get to grips with reading, writing and spelling.Key features of the Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 8-9: - Features a variety of fun activities with full-colour illustrations including ''word mazes'', creative writing and fill in the gap - Helps children practise different vocabulary areas linked to the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum, such as descriptive words, subject-specific terms and synonyms for overused words - BoosTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR VOCABULARY NINJA A wide vocabulary can have such an impact, both in writing and the spoken word, and this exceptional book is packed with innovative ideas to promote a wide vocabulary across the curriculum. * Parents in Touch *PRAISE FOR THE COMPREHENSION NINJA WORKBOOKS Whether your child is in Year 1 or Year 6 or anywhere in between, these home learning books unlock the key skills required to answer comprehension questions in national tests [...] These brilliant books packed with age appropriate texts and tasks will be a real boost to your child’s home learning. -- Miss Cleveland Reading Blog * missclevelandsreading.com *PRAISE FOR THE VOCABULARY NINJA WORKBOOKS A set of 6 vocabulary workbooks to support home learning. This is quite a challenging task, but a much needed resource in the current times. The books are colourful and beautifully put together with imaginative and detailed graphics, making them appealing to children. There are some super creative ideas within the worksheets, with many fun exercises and act as a good first step to build literacy skills. They are a fun and engaging resource, providing much needed support for home learning. * Love Reading for Schools *

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Book SynopsisThe purrfect book for cat lovers everywhere, with enchanting illustrations and intriguing facts. Meet thirty-six exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, Maine Coon and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin and Lykoi. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the Japanese Bobtail is called the singing cat, how the Egyptian Mau got its name and why the Sphynx gets sunburnt.Table of ContentsBengal Russian Blue Somali American Shorthair Sphynx Turkish Angora Burmese Ragdoll Maine Coon Munchkin Siberian Savannah Korat Oriental Shorthair Persian Manx Ocicat Devon Rex Abyssinian Balinese Chartreux Japanese Bobtail Brazilian Shorthair Peterbald Singapura Egyptian Mau Norwegian Forest Cat Australian Mist Lykoi Siamese Dragon Li LaPerm Havana Brown Scottish Fold Birman Common Cat

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Book SynopsisFull of facts for every young dog loverPlayful pups, furry friends, cute companions! It's time to learn everything about dogs.Packed with facts and photos, it's ideal for kids who want to learn about different breeds, brush up on their doggy communication skills and anyone who simply loves all things canine! colourful photography and illustration hundreds of interesting facts quizzes, interactive glossary and more!

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Book SynopsisSumptuously illustrated with culturally inspired artwork, a picture book introduction to the achievements of Nobel Peace Prize winner Angari Maathai describes her non-violent advocacy of democracy in Africa and her organization''s diligent environmental efforts.

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Book SynopsisFilled with delightfully simple business ideas,BETTER THAN A LEMONADE STAND!is a fun guide packed with creative ideas that show kids how to start a business with little or no start-up costs, attract and retain customers, develop negotiating skills and more.

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Book SynopsisDiscover everything you''ve always wanted to know about your favourite Super Heroes! How much weight can the Hulk lift? What''s the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket? Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favourite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Whether they are obsessed with Marvel comic books or they''ve only heard about Super Heroes in the playground, young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes. 2020 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisBasic Statistics for Social Research offers an introduction to core general statistical concepts and methods. It covers procedural aspects of the application of statistical methods for data-description; and hypothesis-testing; distributions, tabulations, central tendency, variability, independence, correlation and regression.Table of ContentsTables and Figures ix Preface xv About the Authors xix Part I Univariate Description 1 Chapter 1 Using Statistics 3 Why Study Statistics? 4 Tasks for Statistics: Describing, Inferring, Testing, Predicting 4 Statistics in the Research Process 9 Basic Elements of Research: Units of Analysis and Variables 14 Chapter 2 Displaying One Distribution 25 Summarizing Variation in One Variable 26 Frequency Distributions for Nominal Variables 26 Frequency Distributions for Ordinal Variables 32 Frequency Distributions for Interval/Ratio Variables 38 Summarizing Data Using Excel 43 Chapter 3 Central Tendency 81 The Basic Idea of Central Tendency 82 The Mode 83 The Median 88 The Mean 95 Chapter 4 Dispersion 113 The Basic Idea of Dispersion 114 Dispersion of Categorical Data 115 Dispersion of Interval/Ratio Data 121 Chapter 5 Describing the Shape of a Distribution 149 The Basic Ideas of Distributional Shape 150 The Shape of Nominal and Ordinal Distributions 152 Unimodality 158 Skewness 163 Kurtosis 169 Some Common Distributional Shapes 175 Chapter 6 The Normal Distribution 187 Introduction to the Normal Distribution 188 Properties of Normal Distributions 189 The Standard Normal, or Z, Distribution 192 Working with Standard Normal (Z) Scores 194 Finding Areas “Under the Curve” 197 Part II Inference and Hypothesis Testing 209 Chapter 7 Basic Ideas of Statistical Inference 211 Introduction to Statistical Inference 212 Sampling Concepts 214 Central Tendency Estimates 219 Assessing Confidence in Point Estimates 229 Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing for One Sample 247 Hypothesis Testing 248 The Testing Process 250 Tests about One Mean 258 Tests about One Proportion 267 Chapter 9 Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples 279 Comparing Two Groups 280 Comparing Two Groups’ Means 280 Comparing Two Groups’ Proportions 289 Non independent Samples 296 Using Excel for Two-Sample Tests 301 Interpreting Group Differences 302 Chapter 10 Multiple Sample Tests of Proportions: Chi-Squared 313 Comparing Proportions across Several Groups 314 Testing for Multiple Group Differences 315 Describing Group Differences 327 Chapter 11 Multiple Sample Tests for Means: One-Way ANOVA 337 Comparing Several Group Means with Analysis of Variance 338 Analyzing Variance and the F-Test 339 Analyzing Variance 342 The F-Test 350 Comparing Means 356 Part III Association and Prediction 369 Chapter 12 Association with Categorical Variables 371 The Concept of Statistical Association 372 Association with Nominal Variables 375 Association with Ordinal Variables 391 Chapter 13 Association of Interval/Ratio Variables 425 Visualizing Interval/Ratio Association 426 Significance Testing for Interval/Ratio Association 434 Chapter 14 Regression Analysis 453 Predicting Outcomes with Regression 454 Simple Linear Regression 454 Applying Simple Regression Analysis 465 Multiple Regression 469 Applying Multiple Regression 474 Chapter 15 Logistic Regression Analysis 489 Predicting with Nonlinear Relationships 490 Logistic Regression 492 The Logistic Regression Model 492 Interpreting Effects in Logistic Regression 493 Estimating Logistic Regression Models with Maximum Likelihood 495 Applying Logistic Regression 496 Assessing Partial Effects 498 Extending Logistic Regression 499 Appendix Chi-Squared Distribution: Critical Values for Commonly Used Alpha=0.05 and Alpha=0.01 505 F-Distribution: Critical Values for Commonly Used Alpha=0.05 and Alpha=0.01 507 Standard Normal Scores (Z-Scores), and Cumulative Probabilities (Proportion of Cases Having Scores below Z) 511 Student’s t-Distribution: Critical Values for Commonly Used Alpha Levels 517 Index 519

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Book SynopsisThe state is home to many animals and plants, including the endangered boreal toad, a small frog native to the Rockies. There are also cattle in the high plateaus and valleys, and bison in the eastern third. The river that flows through Colorado, the Colorado, was named red by Spanish explorers after Native American firebrands. While some people say the state is as red as its mountains, other history sources claim that the name comes from a Spanish word meaning red. Regardless of who named Colorado, it has a colorful history and natural beauty.

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Book SynopsisDive into the deep to meet its weird and wonderful residents. Get up close to some of the extraordinary creatures that live thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface - from the barreleye fish with a transparent head to the seaworm that drops 'bombs' on its enemies. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the gulper eel has an inflatable mouth, how the dumbo octopus got its name and why the vampire squid turns itself inside out.Trade Review"Stunningly illustrated, bringing the creatures of the abyss to life...as well as the reality jumping out from each page the whole thing is scientifically accurate... will appeal to the curious minds of children everywhere... With fascinating facts for each creature, this book will provide hour after hour of fascination." Armadillo Magazine

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Book SynopsisFrom the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros, The Magnificent Book of Animals depicts some of the world's most incredible animals in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn how a tiger marks its territory, why a polar bear isn't really white, and how long a giraffe's tongue actually is. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit again and again.Table of ContentsAfrican bush elephant Giant panda Reindeer Grey wolf Mandrill Flying fox Snow leopard Przewalski’s horse Red kangaroo Lion Polar bear Dromedary Orangutan Okapi Grizzly bear Chimpanzee Arctic fox Tapir Tiger Warthog Beaver Giraffe Koala Zebra Sloth Bison Hippopotamus Gorilla White rhinoceros Wolverine Ring-tailed lemur Ibex Leopard Duck-billed platypus Striped hyena Rondo dwarf bush baby

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Book SynopsisThe Science encyclopedia provides answers to questions about atoms, electricity in the body, carbon storage, and skin breathing. It is a comprehensive reference work for children, covering various topics in science with the latest information and photographs.

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Book SynopsisIdeal for learning at home, Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 9-10 encourages children to supercharge their skills and become Grand Masters of vocabulary! Created by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Write Like a Ninja, this fun activity book is perfect for targeted practice at home, building children's confidence and further developing those all-important literacy skills taught in the classroom. With clear activities and lots of colourful illustrations, it can be used as a fun way to get to grips with reading, writing and spelling.Key features of the Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 9-10: - Features a variety of fun activities with full-colour illustrations including code-breaking games, creative writing and fill in the gap - Helps children practise different vocabulary areas linked to the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum, such as descriptive words, subject-specific terms and synonyms for overused wordsTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR VOCABULARY NINJA A wide vocabulary can have such an impact, both in writing and the spoken word, and this exceptional book is packed with innovative ideas to promote a wide vocabulary across the curriculum. * Parents in Touch *PRAISE FOR THE COMPREHENSION NINJA WORKBOOKS Whether your child is in Year 1 or Year 6 or anywhere in between, these home learning books unlock the key skills required to answer comprehension questions in national tests [...] These brilliant books packed with age appropriate texts and tasks will be a real boost to your child’s home learning. -- Miss Cleveland Reading Blog * missclevelandsreading.com *PRAISE FOR THE VOCABULARY NINJA WORKBOOKS A set of 6 vocabulary workbooks to support home learning. This is quite a challenging task, but a much needed resource in the current times. The books are colourful and beautifully put together with imaginative and detailed graphics, making them appealing to children. There are some super creative ideas within the worksheets, with many fun exercises and act as a good first step to build literacy skills. They are a fun and engaging resource, providing much needed support for home learning. * Love Reading for Schools *

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling guide to today's most exciting players, completely revised and updated.Here are the best of the best, from legends like Messi and Ronaldo to dynamic newcomers like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. This lively book features short biographies of some 28 stars in all goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers. With the same action-packed photos and colourful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed World Soccer Legends series, Stars of World Soccer shows what it takes to be at the top of the game.

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Book SynopsisLinking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child''s immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way—the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.

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Book SynopsisPacked with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about space in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love.It's time to learn everything aboutspace!Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than100 pictures, an explorer's cornerwith from-the-field anecdotes andtips, fun facts throughout, maps andinfographics, an illustrated diagram,a photo gallery, cool comparisons, abehind-the-scenes photograph, aninteractive glossary, and more.Trade Review“My son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (he's nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read.” – Consumer “My kids love these books. Super fun and interesting.” – Consumer

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Book SynopsisThis charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other time.

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Book SynopsisThe ancient Egyptians thought big and built bigger, leaving behind monuments and messages that have endured for five millennia despite tomb robbers and the ravages of time. Pyramids and mummies tell us about their deaths, but new technologies are peeling the wraps off their mysterious lives. In Everything Ancient Egypt kids will discover all they want to know about the mysteries of ancient Egypt and learn new weird, wacky, and fascinating facts as well. Sections in the book include Rise of the Pharaohs, Death and the Afterlife, Life in Ancient Egypt, and Fun With Ancient Egypt (a section that provides readers with exciting hands-on learning!). Stunning photos and an interactive glossary round out this exciting and engaging new series addition.

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Book SynopsisExplore ten of the world's most diverse environments and reveal their hidden secrets with a magic coloured lens that illuminates each page in a kaleidoscope of colour. Discover the dark and mysterious creatures of the night, whose super-sensory powers allow them to live and survive in the shadows, then switch the lens to step into daylight, where the heat of the sun supercharges the secret lives of creatures big and small. Finally, use the third lens to reveal the luscious plant life of every habitat as you travel through a jungle, a reef, grasslands, woodland and uncover a world that never sleeps. This is an animal book like no other, allowing you to view the natural world in full technicolour.With three layers of artwork to discover hidden within every image, this book can be revisited again and again, providing hours of independent learning and entertainment about the wonders of the natural world. See 3 images in 1 with the eye-boggling Illumi series, featuring magic-lens artwork from creative design duo Carnovsky. Dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and even ghosts are envisioned like never before in this groundbreaking series. The explosions of colour on each page are in fact three distinct layers of illustrations, each exploring a different aspect of a fascinating subject. Use the three-colour lens to reveal the hidden details on each one, then read all about the topic on in-depth fact pages. There’s always something new to discover in Illumi! Also available from the Illumi series: Illuminatlas, Illumanatomy, Illuminightmare​ and Illumisaurus.Trade Review'See the special lens that come with this special book (red,green,blue) to see daytime animals, habitat and then high time animals in ten different habitats. Even regular users of 3D cinema glasses will be wowed by how the images change. Spot the night-time tiger!' * Angels & Urchins magazine *'If the reader looks through the red lens they can see daytime animal designs by Carnovsky, nocturnal and crepuscular creatures through the blue lens and plant life through the green lens, giving the book a magical and immersive aesthetic that is rather breath-taking.' * Digital Arts *'Plunge deep into double-page spreads, then learn the particulars on the following page. This addictive, immersive non-fiction is inventive and without gimmickry.' * The Guardian *'Illuminature by Carnovsky and written by Rachel Williams is an absolute masterpiece.' * Let Them Be Small *'Totally absorbing and completely different - another winner from Wide Eyed Editions.' * Parents in Touch *'If you are after a brilliant fact-filled animal book but also want a bit of 'wow' factor, Illuminature is utterly stunning stuff.' * Read It Daddy Blog *'The experience of revealing the hidden secrets is magical and a little like the wonder one feels when looking through a kaleidoscope. Children will be completely captivated by the stunning design of the book.' * Adventures In Homeschool *'What will you discover on your journey through the wild? Featuring ten of the most diverse environments in the world this book will most certainly not disappoint and its unusual kaleidoscope of colour will intrigue and fascinate all readers with an interest in the world around them, sparking a natural curiosity to learn more.’ * Armadillo *'This is an awesome look at over 180 animals and the plethora of plants that inhabit ten of the world’s very different environments…' * Red Reading Hub *'Discover the dazzling biodiversity of ten of the world’s most diverse habitats with the aid of a ‘magic’ three-coloured lens… With striking, naturalistic artwork from design-duo Carnovsky, this novel approach to non-fiction is a stand out!' * INIS Reading Guide 2016/17 *'Visit the habitats of the world in a kaleidoscope of colour in this beautifully illustrated book that requires you to view it through a lens to see the hidden image.' * The Book Bag *

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Book SynopsisLet the fur fly with tons of photos and facts about our animal friends. Did you know that a cat''s top speed is about 31 miles per hour, that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions, or that many birds'' feathers weigh more than their bones? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about our beloved pets--whether scaly, slithery, four-legged, or feathered--in National Geographic Kids Everything Pets. Filled with fabulous and funny photos and peppered with fun facts, this is a must-have for all young animal lovers, sure to satisfy kids'' curiosity about every kind of pet.

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Book SynopsisThis charming reference book answers questions kids ask every day, taking a closer look at the things that surround them and how they work—from cars to vacuum cleaners, storms to seasons, animal bodies to humans. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like How do chameleons change color? How do refrigerators stay cold? How do tornadoes form? How do submarines stay underwater? How does food get to the grocery store? and How does my body heal? This book helps parents share fascinating, accurate answers, and inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Games and parent tips encourage interactivity and extend the experience of the book beyond its pages.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to blast off into space to explore planets, stars, and beyond! This fun book will pull you in like gravity, full of fun facts, reports from explorers, maps and infographics, and more than 100 pictures.

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Book SynopsisThey fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn''t just for science-fiction anymore -- it''s real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won''t stop until they''ve learned everything there is to know about robotics.

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Book SynopsisBecome an expert on sports, just in time for the 2016 Olympics! From archery to zip lining this book covers EVERYTHING about the world''s favorite team and individual sports. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won''t stop until they''ve learned everything there is to know about the history, rules and regs, training, and practice of dozens of athletic pursuits. Includes popular sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and quirkier sports such as fencing, curling, and table tennis.

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Book SynopsisFilled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for. Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat. Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat.Trade Review"Boys and girls — and grown-ups — intrigued by the maritime world of the North Pacific will get much pleasure and a pack of insider knowledge from Tom Crestodina’s Working Boats"--New York Times“Working Boats” is a great resource for kids, and as I mentioned earlier, their parents as well. The drawings will attract beginning readers, the text will keep bringing them back as they master their skills, and the complete package will appeal to grownups.--Anchorage Daily News"If a photo illustration is worth a thousand words, Crestodina’s cut-away drawings give us more like five thousand words each. . . It is no cliché to say that, for the mariner inclined, from eight to eighty, this is the one book that does it all."--National Fisherman"Cross sections and exploded views abound in the detailed illustrations."--Kirkus Reviews"An informative and fun book for readers interested in boats and how they work, and the target audience will be engaged by the high level of detail."--Booklist"If your young reader is less interested in story and more interested in non-fiction — especially the workings of a seagoing vessel — then this book is a great gift choice."--Montreal Gazette

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Book SynopsisFish are amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about them. In a supersized lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce fascinating underwater animals of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as intriguing and unusual species to find out about. Beautiful large illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there is a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of plenty more fish in the sea!

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Book SynopsisGet your kids in the kitchen doing something they’ll love with this fun and easy updated cookbook, perfect for all ages!The Everything Kids’ Cookbook, Updated Edition has everything your child needs to get started in the kitchen. Each simple but delicious recipe includes a difficulty level and a list of all the equipment needed so you can determine which recipe is suitable for your child. And with more than 90 recipes, there’s something for every meal or occasion! This updated edition includes beautiful photographs to help your kids follow along with the steps, and has cooking tips, food trivia, and nutritional information! This cookbook is perfect for any beginner chef looking to take their cooking skills from make-believe to reality.Trade Review“Fun and easy for kids to follow along.” —Champagne and Coffee Stains“Has everything kids will need to get started in the kitchen.” —Mommies Reviews“The perfect cookbook for your child.” —MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL“Well done.” —Cleveland.com

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The explanations in What's the Pointof Maths? are clear and concise andits simple diagrams bring furtherclarity. Like most DK books, this iswell executed..." * GeekDad *

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Book SynopsisBring on the Big Cats! No tame tabbies, these four big predators, the lion, leopard, jaguar, and tiger, are known for their powerful roars. Kids can prowl through the lion''s to-do list and the tiger''s steak dinner to learn all about the big 4, then move beyond the big cats to see how they stock up against the pretty kitties. Elizabeth Carney shares real-life wildlife tips, so kids can become big eat experts themselves.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Book SynopsisMy First Book of Dinosaurs is a prehistorically perfect introduction to the wonderful world of dinosaurs for young readers. There will be no reluctant readers with this book around! Bright full-color illustrations bring all the favorites to life, and some you may not have heard of before. Bite-size text and a fun fact file for each dinosaur make this an engaging read for young dino fans. Size comparison charts make it easy for kids to imagine the truly epic scale of the largest creatures to ever roam Earth. What''s a fossil and what can we learn from them? Which dinosaurs did the fearsome T.rex hunt? What did Triceratops use their neck frills for? Which is the largest known dinosaur, and just how big was it? So many questions are answered including some you didn''t even know to ask! Perfect for dino-loving youngsters, My First Book of Dinosaurs is awesome. Kids will be captivated and return to it again and again. It''s sure to be a book they will remember for ever!

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Book Synopsis1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34. . . Look carefully. Do you see the pattern? Each number above is the sum of the two numbers before it. Though most of us are unfamiliar with it, this numerical series, called the Fibonacci sequence, is part of a code that can be found everywhere in nature. Count the petals on a flower or the peas in a peapod. The numbers are all part of the Fibonacci sequence. In Wild Fibonacci, readers will discover this mysterious code in a special shape called an equiangular spiral. Why so special? It mysteriously appears in the natural world: a sundial shell curves to fit the spiral. So does a parrot''s beak. . . a hawk''s talon. . . a ram''s horn. . . even our own human teeth! Joy Hulme provides a clear and accessible introduction to the Fibonacci sequence and its presence in the animal world.

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Book SynopsisPlayful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds! In the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series, readers learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells--and how to find and care for the perfect pet for their family.From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes and more, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds of animals make good pets and which ones are better off staying in the wild, along with how each type of pet eats, sleeps, and plays. Packed with more than 200 colorful photos, the book also provides information on animal breeds, characteristics, and behavior and includes tips for training pets. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, this book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any time.

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Book SynopsisIn National Geographic Kids Everything Dinosaurs, kids will explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs, meeting prehistoric creatures as tall as houses, and others that were as tiny as chickens. Kids become dino experts as they browse the eye-popping illustrations and absorb the authoritative information, made extra fun through a lively and humor-infused presentation.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Book SynopsisLet Little Miss Sparkle knock your socks off with glimmering, shimmering razzle dazzle! Little Miss Sparkle is the brightest and sparkliest addition to the world of the Little Misses. Her shiny presence is guaranteed to add a little pizzazz to any situation!

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Book SynopsisIn the age of smartphones and selfies, why not learn from the pros how to take great photos to share with friends and family! Here''s a fun, fact-filled, kid-friendly guide that is jam-packed with all the essentials for budding photographers. From how to set up a shot and stage the lighting and from the best software to short assignments, you''ll learn all the important photographic concepts and basics of equipment, lighting aperture, lenses, depth of field, and more. This wide-ranging book also has sections devoted to composition and photographing different subjects (animals, people, sports, landscapes). Before and after shots offer visual explanations while tips and photographs from National Geographic photographers are featured throughout, making this the best photography guide out there today for children (and adult beginners too!).

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Book SynopsisThe concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What''s on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section''s got you covered. What''s in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn''t Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we''ve got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

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Book SynopsisDolphins are fascinating creatures of the sea! They're designed to be intelligent, inquisitive, and compassionate. Their slender bodies and pointed noses combined with the ability to swim gracefully and communicate effectively make these mammals one of the most loved animals in the natural world.Everything Dolphins explores the world of these extraordinary creatures to help kids learn all about the characteristics that define dolphins, their daily lives, different species, conservation efforts, and much more. This book is also PACKED with fun facts and amazing photographs, features Expert's Corners that provide exciting, real-life experiences with dolphins from National Geographic explorers Flip and Linda Nicklin, and cool and interactive activities that add to the excitement and enchantment of these amazing animals. Page-by-page kids will get an in-depth look at these curious and captivating creatures.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common C

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Book SynopsisScore! Finally, a book that explains everything about soccer -- a favorite team sport played by millions of kids around the globe. From patches of dirt to gleaming turf, soccer is a game for all. Meet soccer’s superstars. Learn the rules. Get kitted up, get out on the field, and show off your fancy footwork. Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer’s corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more.Ready to become the ultimate footie fanatic? Take aim! It’s time to learn everything about SOCCER.

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Book SynopsisNational Geographic Everything Mythology is jam packed with fascinating facts and awe-inspiring imagery that brings your favorite fierce mythological heroes to life, introducing kids to gods of ancient worlds, including Greek, Norse, Chinese, American Indian, African cultures, and more. Packed with facts, colorful illustrations, and infused with humor, this fun journey through ancient lore will keep kids fascinated with every turn of the page.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Book SynopsisThis charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place, whether it is in a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how racecars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes of transportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

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Book SynopsisFrom eagles to falcons and talons to beaks, Everything Birds of Prey introduces readers to the world''s most ferocious fliers. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won''t stop until they''ve learned everything there is to know about birds of prey.

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