Children’s / Teenage reference: Subject-specific reference
Oxford University Press Oxford School Spelling Dictionary
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you're desperate to spell 'separate' correctly, or to know when to use 'dependant' instead of 'dependent', this is the book you need. More than 25,000 words are listed on clearly designed and easy-to-use pages, with many helpful notes about the rules of spelling. It's been prepared with Key Stage 2 children in mind, and there's no doubting its value as an aid to increasing literacy - at school and at home. * Manchester Evening News *The impressive Oxford School Spelling Dictionary offers alternative letter sounds - for example; when looking up 'f' as a first letter sound, it suggests you also try 'ph'. Some words have footnotes for you to check if you have the right one. Panels highlight problems such as 'ible' and 'able' and give information to build knowledge of spelling rules. Instructions for using the dictionary are provided. * Junior Education *...a reference book that could easily be used independently and quickly by very many children. * School Library Association *For use at home or school, the Oxford School Spelling Dictionary is easy-to-use and comprehensive. With more than 25,000 essential words listed in colour, it's easy to find words quicker than ever before. * Courier Newspapers *
£10.44
Quarto Publishing PLC Sportopedia: Explore more than 50 sports from
Book SynopsisSportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before. Whether you're into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes – male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians – and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share. With basic tenets and rules as well as more niche facts all explained, this book serves as a complete encyclopedia to the sporting world. Covering ball sports, such as soccer, rugby, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby and cricket; racket sports such as tennis, table tennis and badminton; athletics and gymnastics; target sports such as shooting, archery and golf; as well as combat sports such as judo, karate and boxing, this book covers everything from very well known activities to the more niche sporting hobbies such as boccia and kabaddi.Sport-loving kids will find hours of entertainment and fascinating information in this awesome encyclopedia.Trade Review‘From boxing to boccia: an illustrated introduction to the world of sport. Written by sports journalist Adam Skinner, new book Sportopedia has been brought to life with Mark Long’s charming illustrations of more than 60 different sports.’ * Creative Review *'The book's beautiful, bright, child-friendly design features plenty of diverse representation; the design is clear and accessible but with plenty going on to interest casual readers or sports fanatics.’ * BookTrust *'Amazing illustrated book jam-packed with fascinating facts...each vibrant, brightly coloured ...bursting with information...sport fans of all ages will find this book irresistible’ * The Week Jr. *‘this feels like a very important book for everyone to read’ * Carousel magazine *
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Everything Sustainable Energy Power up with eco
Book SynopsisFact-packed topic books for primary school childrenSmart technology, renewable resources, climate action! It's time to learn everything about sustainable energy.Packed with facts and photos, it's ideal for homework, topic work, KS2 school projects and anyone who is simply curious about energy and climate change. colourful photography and illustration hundreds of interesting facts diagrams, interactive glossary, and more!
£10.66
HarperCollins Publishers National Geographic Kids Dinosaurs Find it
Book SynopsisMeet dinosaurs from long ago with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids.Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 dinosaurs and prehistoric objects. From T.rex to Spinosaurus, Iguanodon to Triceratops it is sure to keep young readers entertained.Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the dinosaurs spotted. Did you know that the earliest known dinosaur is Nyasaurus, which lived 240 million years ago? That the T. rex was as long as a bus from its snout to its tail? Or that some dinosaurs may have laid more than 20 eggs at a time, in nests they built in the ground?With colourful pictures and lots of fun activities that kids will love it's the perfect book for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together!
£6.99
Sourcebooks, Inc ABCs of Mathematics
Book SynopsisFans of Chris Ferrie''s ABCs of Physics, Quantum Physics for Babies, and General Relativity for Babies will love this introduction to mathematics for babies and toddlers!It only takes a small spark to ignite a child''s mind.This alphabetical installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect introduction to mathematics for infants and toddlers. It makes a wonderful math baby gift for even the youngest mathematician. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond!A is for AdditionB is for BaseC is for ChordFrom addition to zero, ABCs of Mathematics is a colorfully simple introduction for babies-and grownups-to a new math concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by an expert, each page in this mathematical primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little mathematician.If you''re looking for the
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Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key science terms and concepts at school and at home. The layout is fresh and child-friendly. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts. It includes words from the National Curriculum such as nature reserve, suspension, variable and voltage. More detail has been added to existing words such as different types of teeth or bones (canine, molar, incisor, ribs, tibia, fibula, radius, ulna). Related words are listed in helpful ''Word build'' panels to develop vocabulary in key areas.This book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the terminology and concepts children encounter at school. It builds scientific understanding and vocabulary using cross references, and the thematic supplement on key topics gives more in-depth understanding. This dictionar
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ben Rotherys Deadly and Dangerous Animals
Book SynopsisHow BIG are the wings of a golden eagle? How STRONG is the bite of a saltwater crocodile?What makes a chameleon or ant so threatening, and which creature is deadliest to humans despite its tiny size?Discover the world''s most dangerous and deadly creatures with award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery. Packed with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts, this incredible book is the perfect Christmas gift for nature lovers.Made to be both shared and read independently, this book introduces children to some of the most amazing creatures on our planet and their deadly secrets!Also available: Hidden Planet, Sensational Butterflies, Ben Rothery''s Weird and Wonderful Animals, Ben Rothery''s Deadly and Dangerous Animals and Water World.
£11.69
Anness Publishing Wild Animals Best Ever Box of Books
Book SynopsisThis is a fabulous collection of eight wildlife books with fascinating facts and over 1600 amazing photographs. Find out fantastic facts about your favourite animals in this collection of eight books. It helps you learn all about bears and pandas, big cats, elephants, monkeys, sharks, snakes, whales and dolphins, and wolves. It offers a fascinating exploration of the incredible wildlife of land and sea: habitats, hunting, communication, reproduction and survival. It helps you investigate how animals work and compare how they have uniquely adapted to their environments. It provides over 1600 fabulous colour photographs, illustrations and inside-view artworks of nature in the wild Children love animals, and love to learn about them. This set of eight books lets children find all their animal favourites in an enjoyable, easy and captivating way, by laying out the information in the form of fun facts, focus features, folklore and myth boxes, 'Did You Know?' highlights, and bite-sized lessons of all kinds. It enables you to discover amazing facts about animal bodies and behaviour. For example, did you know that a lion will cleverly flip a porcupine on its back to avoid the sharp spines, that the blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an African elephant, or that rock pythons can kill and eat crocodiles? Every volume in this collection examines each animal in turn and takes a detailed look at how they function, from their physical make-up such as bones, teeth, skin, scales or fur to how they use their brain and senses to find food, communicate and survive. Thousands of fascinating animal facts are accessible in one place with this exciting and colourful set of books. It is an invaluable read for all young natural history enthusiasts, supporting school studies on animal biology and behaviour. Ideal for home study or school use, these are stimulating and accessible reference books for all 8- to 12-year-olds.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes National
Book SynopsisPacked with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love.It's time to learn everything aboutvolcanoes and earthquakes!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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Newby Books Maths Dictionary
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Sourcebooks, Inc ABCs of Physics
Book SynopsisChris Ferrie is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Little Book of Horses and Ponies
Book SynopsisDiscover horses and ponies at work, rest and play in this delightful little book, packed with fascinating facts and charming illustrations.
£6.99
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book of The Ocean
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea''s high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures'' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Robotics
Book SynopsisKate Peridot writes fiction and non-fiction, and likes to imaginatively blend the two to create immersive books. Kate hopes to inspire and prove to children that working in the space tech industry is not an impossible dream.Denis Freitas is an illustrator and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil.
£15.29
Usborne Publishing Ltd Looking after Guinea Pigs
Book SynopsisOffers lots of useful information on how to care for guinea pigs, that is suitable for those who already have a guinea pig or those dreaming about getting one. This title has been checked thoroughly by experts.
£5.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Dictionary of Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisDictionary of Dinosaurs is a fact-packed guide to the prehistoric world, from the Triassic to the Cretaceous periods—as well as from A to Z.
£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK I Am You Are
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Very Hungry Caterpillars Very First Animal
Book SynopsisWorld of Eric CarleWorld of Eric Carle nurtures a child's love of literature and learning, encouraging imaginative play and exploration. Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and beloved by children worldwide for generations, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and other timeless storybooks, come to life in colourfully creative products, designed to inspire very hungry young minds.Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 66 languages and sold over 50 million copies. Carle illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 152 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002,
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Magic and Mystery of Space
Book SynopsisClaire McElfatrick is a freelance artist. Her beautiful hand-drawn and collaged illustrations are inspired by her home in rural Enland. Claire has illustrated all the other books in this series: The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, The Extraordinary world of Birds, The Frozen Worlds, and Prehistoric Worlds.Shoshana Z. Weider is the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Executive Officer and a Program Officer in PSD at NASA Headquarters. Before going to NASA in 2018, Shoshana spent several years as a science writer and editor. Passionate about science outreach, Shoshana often conducts school talks and is the author of multiple space-themed children's books published by DK.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd My First Dictionary
Book SynopsisNow in PDF. Make language come aliveA colourful and modern update of My First Dictionary, with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time. The perfect introduction for any young child, with big, bright letters taking your child from A to Z in clear steps and a colourful alphabet header - perfect for you to read with your child or for them to recognise letters on their own.From beautiful rainbows to a gorgeous green apple, each word is supported by carefully chosen photographs and images, plus a clear grid design makes everything easy to find. With new, up-to-date words, fun dictionary games and notes for parents, My First Dictionary will make learning fun for both you and your child.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife
Book SynopsisDo you know that rabbits eat their own poo? That butterflies taste with their feet? Or that starfish aren’t actually fish? This trusty companion guide uncovers all the mysteries of the extraordinary wildlife that surrounds us. From gorgeous foxgloves and strong oaks to wild foxes and slow snails, get ready to find out about over 195 different animals, plants and other wildlife. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's field guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a butterfly’s lifecycle looks like, what pretty flowers grow commonly in gardens and which mushrooms are best to steer clear from … they may be poisonous! This guide covers all grounds when it comes to nature. Whether you’re in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife at home! Includes wildlife watcher tips; activities to try such as being an animal detective and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike. The second title in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds.
£8.54
Sourcebooks, Inc ABCs of Geography
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 science author for kids comes this next installment in the best-selling Baby University seriesWith scientific and mathematical information from an expert, The ABCs of Geography is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. Written by an expert, this is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. It's never too early to become a mathematician!
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Anness Publishing Children's Encyclopedia of Ancient History: Step
Book SynopsisStep back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Aztecs and Maya, the Incas, Ancient China and Ancient Japan Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty Roman Empire, find out how the Aztecs treated rattlesnake bites and tarantula stings, and discover the secrets of the Japanese martial arts. More than 3000 photographs, maps, drawings and timelines vividly bring the past to life with important dates, events and facts highlighted in detailed timelines and information panels. Plus there are 120 step-by-step projects that allow children to experience the past in a fun and exciting way: fly a Chinese dragon kite, build a model of an Egyptian pyramid, and prepare a Stone Age meal.
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers AMAZING FOOTBALL FACTS EVERY 7 YEAR OLD NEEDS TO
Book SynopsisPack your brain with football fun and trivia funny, fact-filled and fully illustrated!Did you know?The world's largest football shirt is over 80m long.In 2002, Australia won a World Cup qualifying game by 310.Danish referee Henning Erikstrup's fake teeth fell out when he went to blow the final whistle.The youngest person to be signed by a football club was less than 2 years old.From record-breaking goals to the world''s most extraordinary players, from stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 7.Look out for more Amazing Facts 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 10 Year Old Needs to Know
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Pocket Eyewitness Space
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts
Book SynopsisWhether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there might just be a surprise. Did you know that honey bees have a special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from butter? From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you’re in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.
£8.54
NQ Publishers Planet Earth
Book SynopsisExplore PLANET EARTH in six stunning spreads packed with succinct facts, illuminating illustrations and fun novelty elements. From pop-ups and pull-downs, to flaps and spinwheels, this book's lively format makes learning fun.Fact-filled pages illustrated in fabulous colour and brimming with information.
£13.49
Oxford University Press How To Be A Young Writer
Book SynopsisThis is an authoritative book from the word experts at Oxford to get budding writers crafting brilliant stories. It will help you think about how to develop an idea into a gripping and powerful story, with examples and tips from the best known authors to show you how it''s done. For children aged 11 and over, it covers all the key elements of plot, characterization, building a believable world, thinking about tone and style, weaving description into stories, through to endings and editing your work. Practical tips will get any struggling writer to beat the fear of the blank page and inspirational advice will help young authors to achieve their creative writing goals. It includes information on sharing stories and how to get people reading your work.
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HarperCollins Publishers Everything Weather National Geographic Kids
Book SynopsisPacked with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about weather in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love.It's time to learn everything aboutweather!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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Englisi Farsi Englisi Farsi Persian Books Fruit Míveh
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Hachette Australia The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - EVE POWNALL AWARDCome along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insect feasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggs on a sea squirt, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored and celebrated. Investigating all types of relationships, from symbiotic to parasitic, this is an eye-opening guide to the natural world. Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants in this book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikely partners, and they couldn''t live without them.This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. The perfect companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals.
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Skyhorse Publishing The Incredible Book of Outrageous Facts for Kids
Book SynopsisKids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends. Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights. Chapters will feature categories with kid-appeal, including animals, sports, planets, dinosaurs, toys, technology, strange foods, superheroes, unusual pets, fashion, movies, weather, and more. Every time kids pick up this book, they’ll learn something new. (Parents also might grab this book as a boredom buster.) Did you know . . . a blue whale’s tongue weighs nearly 6,000 pounds, about as heavy as an Asian elephant the world’s first underwater post office operated on the sea floor of the Bahamas in 1939 pogonophobia is the fear of beards (perhaps spurred by a study showing that beards contain more bacteria than dog fur) (Well, no
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lionesses
Book SynopsisFOOTBALL'S COMING HOME! Celebrate a summer of football with over 100 amazing facts about our England women's team!Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about England's Lionesses, proud winners of the UEFA Women''s Euros 2025! Discover which superstar player has an octopus named after her. Find out which legendary Lioness who was the first black female player to enter the Football Hall of Fame. Features Lucy Bronze, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Kiera Walsh, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and more!Meet all your favourite Lioness stars and discover the pioneering players who paved their way in this fun-filled, stat-packed book. From jaw-dropping goals to the silliest celebrations, this book has everything you need to know and is fully illustrated throughout.Look out for more Amazing Facts 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 KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd LEGO Marvel Visual Dictionary
Book SynopsisSimon Hugo is the co-author and author of several best-selling LEGO? books including LEGO? Ideas Book: New Edition, the LEGO Star Wars Yoda's Galaxy Atlas and LEGO? Star Wars: Choose Your Path. He has written on a variety of other pop-culture subjects including James Bond, Star Trek and Doctor Who.Amy Richau writes about pop culture and film history. She's the author of Star Wars I Love You. I Know.: Lessons in Love and Friendship, and her work has appeared in StarWars.com, StarTrek.com, Star Wars Insider magazine, and Nerdist. She was a researcher for and appeared in the docu-series Looking for Leia. Amy lives outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and several pets.
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Gemini Books Group Ltd YOU CAN Discover Extreme Earth
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National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book of Birds
Book SynopsisThis adorable reference introduces young readers to birds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorful and plain. They’ll find backyard favorites, such as robins and cardinals and be introduced to more unique species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world. Bird behaviors kids can relate to, including singing, dancing, building, swimming, and diving, reveal fascinating insights into the avian world. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with profiles of each bird, along with facts about the creatures'' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This charming book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.
£9.99
Gemini Books Group Ltd YOU CAN Chase Wild Weather
Book SynopsisEmbark on a thrilling journey of discovery to transform your knowledge and change the way you see the weather on our incredible planet. From tornadoes, thunderstorms and hurricanes to heatwaves, wildfires and snowstorms there's plenty to explore and learn about the powerful natural events that create the wild weather on our world.
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as The Big Book of Jobs
Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated career guide helps kids find out what their future profession might be based on their hobbies. Let them find their dream job!After answering questions provided on the content page that offers a variety of different interests, kids can skip to pages with the most suitable jobs for them. For example: if a kid loves drawing and making things, they can become a painter, of course, but also a tattoo artist, a make-up artist, a restorer, or even a scenographer! Is the kid interested in animals? Then a veterinarian is not the only option. What about a wildlife photographer, a zookeeper, an animal trainer for people with disabilities, or a wildlife rehabilitator?Fourteen chapters provide over 150 possibilities on what to do from classic well-known jobs to the most recent and modern professions.Trade Review"The pages are colorful and calm, with lots of pale yellows, blues, pinks, and lavenders. The characters are depicted with a good gender balance, and there are some gender neutral depictions, as well. This is a nice book for getting the conversation going about what kinds of careers exist in the world; children need to know what’s possible so that they can imagine themselves doing it." —Youth Services Book Review
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Shark DK Eyewitness
Book SynopsisDiscover the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times in this picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you!Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book even takes you inside a shark to learn how it eats and breathes. It explains, too, how they can swim so fast and how different tail shapes affect the way each species moves. You''ll see for yourself how a lemon shark is born, and which looks stranger, the hammerhead or the horn shark. Learn, too, about their relatives, the manta rays and skates.Throughout the pages of
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewonder Stars and Planets
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Scholastic Football Legends 13 Vinicius Jr
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Astronomy for Curious Kids
Book SynopsisYoung readers can take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the universe in this fascinating guide to the world of astronomy, beautifully illustrated in full-colour. Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Includes: • The solar system and Milky Way • Navigating the night sky using constellations • How stars are born and how they die • The startling secrets of deepest space Covering cosmology, astrophysics, planetary science and astrobiology, this book supp
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Hodder & Stoughton The Lords Prayer A Beginners Guide
Book SynopsisA beautiful exploration of the world's most famous prayer. Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell unpacks each phrase of the The Lord's Prayer with surprising depth and challenge in this simple journey.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Everything Football Score tons of facts photos
Book SynopsisGet ready for the World Cup with National Geographic Kids!Fancy footwork, terrific teams, spectacular stadiums! It's time to learn everything about football.Packed with facts and photos, it's ideal for kids who want to learn about the game, brush up on techniques and skills and anyone who is simply mad about football! colourful photography and illustration hundreds of interesting facts top training tips and lots more!
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HarperCollins Publishers Dora Adventure Awaits
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd First History Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisImportant historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly explained in this fun and informative illustrated history book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects. First History Encyclopedia covers everything a young child needs to know. It follows the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and provides a strong foundation for history learning through the rest of the school years. It is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about history.This history book sits in DK''s popular First Reference series. It introduces exciting periods and civilizations, such as the Romans, Vikings, and Aztecs, that will get kids hooked on learning about the past.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The New Childrens Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDiscover the fully updated, new edition of DK''s bestselling reference book - containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design.When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the burning questions that curious children love to ask! Each chapter is jam-packed with maps, charts, timelines, diagrams, beautiful images, and amazing facts. Did you know, for example, that a single drop of blood contains five million blood cells? Or that there are areas of desert on all seven of Earth''s continents? Prepare to expand your child''s knowledge on a wide range of fascinating topics - including Earth and beyond, plants and animals, history and politics, science, technology, and the human body. Children aged 9+ can discover:- Easily accessible, flashcard-style facts that highlight key information- A compelling combination of solid knowledge and stunning visual features- Updated facts and images, making this edition perfect for the next generation of readers- Chapters that are jam-packed with great photographs, amazing CGI images, and amazing facts, as well as maps, timelines, and diagramsThis updated New Children''s Encyclopedia is better than ever before, with the latest material and research for curious minds. Each section is arranged by themes, with more than 9,000 entries and 2,500 colourful images! Cross-reference icons are included to encourage children to explore and discover related information, feeding their curiosity and building their general knowledge. Whether you''re after gifts for children who are eager to find out about the world, or a teacher looking for fascinating resource books for the classroom, this new encyclopedia is full of knowledge for inquisitive young readers.
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