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Book SynopsisFind out everything you need to know about cats, from pouncing pumas to the cutest kittens

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Book SynopsisAven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book. Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top secret moves! But when her friend Sujata joins the team, Aven has a hard time learning to help the new player shine. When the time comes to choose a new team captain, will Aven learn to share the spotlight and understand what it means to be a team player?Praise for Aven Green Music Machine: Realistic, affirming, and uplifting. Kirkus Reviews,starred reviewPraise for Aven Green Sleuthing Machine:Bowling's beloved Life of a Cactus protagonist returns in a new series of chapter books that capture her life as third grader. . . . Young readers will laugh aloud at Aven's funny reactions . . . [and] they will be intrigued by the practical skills she has perfected. . . . This chapter book companion to Bowling's well-loved middle-grade series is a recommendedTrade Review“This new book from Dusti Bowling is perfect for your summer reading list for kids aged 6-8 who are just entering the chapter book world.” —Daily Mom

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger at Dead Man's Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Elisa Paganelli. A mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Legend has it the Kratzensteins, a family of rich and powerful railway tycoons, are cursed, but there is no such thing as a curse, is there . . .?Hal and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. From a creaking spooky old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the Brocken Mountain. Can Hal uncover the secrets of the Brocken railway and the family curse before disaster strikes?Danger at Dead Man's Pass can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series with: The Highland Falcon Thief, Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star and Sabotage on the Solar Express.Praise for the Series:'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' – David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' – David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet' – The Times on Murder on the Safari Star'This series just gets better and better' – Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man's PassTrade ReviewA slick and super-satisfying sequel with kidnap, card tricks and the coolest train carriage ever! -- Ross Montgomery, author of Perijee and MeWildly funny, with hairpin plot bends and inventive characters, this series is firmly on track to become a bestseller. * Daily Mail *I have a station announcement: their collaboration is a chuffing triumph. Fans of Agatha Christie, or, more recently, Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine, should adore this mystery which makes a steam trail all of its own. * The Times Children's Book of the Week *With the Highland Falcon Thief, M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman bring the classic mystery on a train bang up to date with a carriage-load of wit and suspense -- Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster on The Highland Falcon ThiefA brilliant adventure, packed with blackmail, red herrings and silver superliners! * Mitch Johnson *With a cast of delightfully dubious characters who are all potential suspects, Kidnap on the California Comet will keep readers guessing and reading on to enjoy the developing friendships and follow the red herrings across the USA, to a satisfying conclusion. There are plenty of notes at the back for train fans, and the book may therefore appeal especially to vehicle-obsessed children who are looking for a longer book with a clear plot to follow * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe start of an exciting series filled with Caribbean folklore and daring adventure. Corinne La Mer claims she isn’t afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. They’re just tricksters made up by parents to frighten their children. Then one night Corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden forest, and shining yellow eyes follow her to the edge of the trees. They couldn’t belong to a jumbie. Or could they? When Corinne spots a beautiful stranger at the market the very next day, she knows something extraordinary is about to happen. When this same beauty, called Severine, turns up at Corinne’s house, danger is in the air. Severine plans to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and learn to use ancient magic she didn’t know she possessed to stop Severine and to save her island home.Trade Review“Tracey Baptiste scares up new audiences to learn about jumbies . . . She builds a fairy tale about a brave girl and her adventures among Caribbean creatures.” —Washington Post “A scary but cheerful tale that draws on Caribbean folk traditions. A great update on the 'town under supernatural attack' story, with a marvelous setting.” —Baltimore Sun “Endlessly addictive and hypnotic” —Essence Magazine “Far more than just your average spooky supernatural story, Baptiste uses the underpinnings of a classic folktale to take a closer look at colonization, rebellion, and what it truly takes to share the burden of tolerating the 'other.' Plus there are monsters. Gotta love the monsters.” —Elizabeth Bird, Fuse 8​ “The themes of fairness, justice, and retribution meld into a better than average evil witch story . . . This is a well written tale full of action with enough scary elements to satisfy fans of Adam Gidwitz’s A Tale Dark and Grimm or Laura Amy Schlitz’s Splendors and Glooms.” —School Library Journal “It’s refreshing to see a fantasy with its roots outside Europe . . . this is a book worth reading simply for its originality.” —Kirkus Reviews “A spine-tingling tale rooted in Caribbean folklore that will have readers holding their breath as they fly through its pages. Be forewarned! This tale isn’t some cozy, tropical vacation and it’s not for the weak at heart, oh, no! If you like spooky tales, this is the book for you. Corinne’s story is truly a welcome and refreshing edition to the world of fairytales.” —Valerie R. Lawson “This girl’s got guts. Even as she wanders the mystery-shrouded forest full of creepy-crawlies from Haitian folklore and faces up to the frightening newcomer to her village, Corrine La Mer brings badassery and wisdom beyond her years. Launching brave kids into the world of the horror novel, and leading them through it with lyrical prose, author Tracey Baptiste knows just how to seize kids’ attention.” —Foreword Reviews “Tracey Baptiste scares up new audiences to learn about jumbies . . . She builds a fairy tale about a brave girl and her adventures among Caribbean creatures.” —Washington Post “A scary but cheerful tale that draws on Caribbean folk traditions. A great update on the 'town under supernatural attack' story, with a marvelous setting.” —Baltimore Sun “Endlessly addictive and hypnotic” —Essence Magazine “Far more than just your average spooky supernatural story, Baptiste uses the underpinnings of a classic folktale to take a closer look at colonization, rebellion, and what it truly takes to share the burden of tolerating the 'other.' Plus there are monsters. Gotta love the monsters.” —Elizabeth Bird, Fuse 8? “The themes of fairness, justice, and retribution meld into a better than average evil witch story . . . This is a well written tale full of action with enough scary elements to satisfy fans of Adam Gidwitz’s A Tale Dark and Grimm or Laura Amy Schlitz’s Splendors and Glooms.” —School Library Journal “It’s refreshing to see a fantasy with its roots outside Europe . . . this is a book worth reading simply for its originality.” —Kirkus Reviews “A spine-tingling tale rooted in Caribbean folklore that will have readers holding their breath as they fly through its pages. Be forewarned! This tale isn’t some cozy, tropical vacation and it’s not for the weak at heart, oh, no! If you like spooky tales, this is the book for you. Corinne’s story is truly a welcome and refreshing edition to the world of fairytales.” —Valerie R. Lawson “This girl’s got guts. Even as she wanders the mystery-shrouded forest full of creepy-crawlies from Haitian folklore and faces up to the frightening newcomer to her village, Corrine La Mer brings badassery and wisdom beyond her years. Launching brave kids into the world of the horror novel, and leading them through it with lyrical prose, author Tracey Baptiste knows just how to seize kids’ attention.” —Foreword Reviews “Tracey Baptiste scares up new audiences to learn about jumbies . . . She builds a fairy tale about a brave girl and her adventures among Caribbean creatures.” —Washington Post “A scary but cheerful tale that draws on Caribbean folk traditions. A great update on the 'town under supernatural attack' story, with a marvelous setting.” —Baltimore Sun “Endlessly addictive and hypnotic” —Essence Magazine “Far more than just your average spooky supernatural story, Baptiste uses the underpinnings of a classic folktale to take a closer look at colonization, rebellion, and what it truly takes to share the burden of tolerating the 'other.' Plus there are monsters. Gotta love the monsters.” —Elizabeth Bird, Fuse 8​ “The themes of fairness, justice, and retribution meld into a better than average evil witch story . . . This is a well written tale full of action with enough scary elements to satisfy fans of Adam Gidwitz’s A Tale Dark and Grimm or Laura Amy Schlitz’s Splendors and Glooms.” —School Library Journal “It’s refreshing to see a fantasy with its roots outside Europe . . . this is a book worth reading simply for its originality.” —Kirkus Reviews “A spine-tingling tale rooted in Caribbean folklore that will have readers holding their breath as they fly through its pages. Be forewarned! This tale isn’t some cozy, tropical vacation and it’s not for the weak at heart, oh, no! If you like spooky tales, this is the book for you. Corinne’s story is truly a welcome and refreshing edition to the world of fairytales.” —Valerie R. Lawson “This girl’s got guts. Even as she wanders the mystery-shrouded forest full of creepy-crawlies from Haitian folklore and faces up to the frightening newcomer to her village, Corrine La Mer brings badassery and wisdom beyond her years. Launching brave kids into the world of the horror novel, and leading them through it with lyrical prose, author Tracey Baptiste knows just how to seize kids’ attention.” —Foreword Reviews

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Book SynopsisIt''s true!Feelings are WILD!But whether we are grumpy or glad, brave or sad, with a big hug, a kind word or a little time we can embrace all our wild and wonderful emotions.A warm and playful counting book to help little kids understand their big feelings.

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Book SynopsisJoin the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo - for a fun time on a bouncy castle at their treehouse studio. They all want to bounce on the bouncy castle. CJ promises the others a chance to bounce, but first she wants another turn. CJ imagines herself as queen of the castle, but can she be faithful like the best queens, kings, and rulers? How do Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo end up in the bushes? Will CJ keep her promise and look out for the other Cheeky Pandas? Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas® The Bouncy Castle encourages children to think about faithfulness and how this can be shown to others. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/

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Book SynopsisAbout Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation.

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Book SynopsisDaisy's in trouble again! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is SO excited because it's her BIRTHDAY and she's getting a special treat!Mum is taking Daisy and her best friends Gabby and Dylan to the zoo.The trouble with zoos is, the animals are TOO CUTE. Especially the penguins...So when Daisy gets to go into the ACTUAL penguin cage with the ACTUAL zookeeper and feed the ACTUAL penguins, it really isn't her fault that she has to secretly adopt one.But Daisy soon discovers that the trouble with penguins is, they don't make the easiest pets.Trade ReviewA good read for emergent readers, with an amusing twist to the story that will draw them along as they become involved with Daisy, her mum and her friends * The School Librarian *Gray manages convincingly to get inside the seven-year-old mind to create a laugh-aloud read for newly independent readers * Irish Independent *This is an amusing, easy-to-read story book for young readers. it is sure to become a firm favourite with old and new fans of Daisy -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * writeaway.org.uk *This is a laugh out loud story with hilarious illustrations * Families Magazine *WHAM gives Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos five out of five for laugh-out-loud-ability! * CITV.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisThe Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions'' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. This book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail and fascination for children.

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Book SynopsisIt's time to meet Roald Dahl's larger-than-life characters as you've never seen them before in this madcap adventure. Focusing on four of Roald's most-loved books – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and The Twits – this book is brimming with all your favourite figures. Meet the main characters from each story illustrated by Quentin Blake, and then let them guide you around their worlds, introducing you to the rest of the cast! The die-cut pages let you create a wonderful work of art inside a book – simply press out parts of the pages to reveal a glorious parade of characters, interacting with each other in quirky and mischievous ways – plus press out and keep some of your favourites! Includes an envelope inside the back cover, to store the press-out characters.Table of ContentsCharlie and the Chocolate Factory: Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe • The Chocolate Factory • Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas • Augustus Gloop • Violet Beauregarde • Veruca Salt • The Great Glass Lift • Mike Teavee • The Twits: Meet the Twits • Beastly Beards • Our House • Mugglewump and the Roly Poly Bird • Twittish Trickery • Upside Down • The BFG: Kidsnatched! • Meet the BFG • Dreamcatcher • Man-eating Giants • Her Majesty • Matilda: Meet Matilda • Meet the Parents • Miss Honey • The Trunchbulls • Hortensia / Lavender • Amanda Thripp / Bruce Bogtrotter.

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Book SynopsisSoft and Sticky are total opposites, but does that mean the end of their friendship?Soft and Sticky are best friends, but Soft's fluff always gets up Sticky's nose, and Sticky sticks like glue to Soft! After one last argument, they decide to end their friendship life will be better apart, won't it? But they soon find they miss each other much more than they imagined... Another hilarious story from award-winning children's author, Jeanne Willis!

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Book SynopsisGet ready for a walking tour like no other – all from the comfort of your sofa! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from food and festivals to music, art and sport, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won’t find on the tourist routes. In City Trails: Barcelona, join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world’s great cities. You’ll discover human pyramids, dancing eggs, a witch school, and lots more! Themed trails include: Legends From Long Ago Animal Land Delicioso! Gaudi Town Street Shows Watery Way Let’s Go! Winning City Musical Marvels Perfect Parks City of Art High Time Barcelona Style City Surprises Spotted in the Streets Spooky Stuff Also available: City Trails – London, Paris, New York City, Rome, Tokyo, Sydney, Washington DC and Singapore About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Book SynopsisTo Every Little Prince or Princess around... ... hello! Meet MOON and the Duck Family. Waddle through their UPS and DOWNSAnd DANCE at the Midnight Party!

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Book SynopsisHoof and Bad United are on a WINNING STREAK and working well as a team! All of them, except one... As the team gears up for the next match, Hoof struggles to maintain his sunny personality as Bolt constantly challenges him. The cheetah wants to prove that HE is the STAR of the team. And when there's a surprising turn of events during the game, Bolt gets his chance. But will he be able to bring the THUNDER? The third book in a super and silly graphic novel series, perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and The Nothing to See Here Hotel.

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Book SynopsisJourney back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires. With exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgetting the legacies - and lessons - they left behind for us. Detail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (Atlas of Amazing Architecture, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world.

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Book SynopsisA touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree. Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn't just swim to the bottom, she dive-bombs. She doesn't just somersault, she triple-doughnuts. She doesn't just ride the waves, she makes them.Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practising her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself – and about the humans who hope to save her.Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature's most beloved and charming animals.

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Book SynopsisChloe Kelly is a name that has been written into the history books of women’s football. The scorer of that goal, Chloe realised the dreams of football fans across the country. Head behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a Lioness. About the Football Rising Stars series: Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, France, Spain, Canada and the USA, the series covers their unique rise from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.

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Book SynopsisLet's go trick-or-treating! Perfect for young readers and pre-readers, this interactive book encourages the child to play with the book itself, turning the pages and mixing up the pictures. Each page is split into 3 sections, each with a part of a character in, so the pages can be mixed and matches to make funny costume combinations.

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Book SynopsisDiego Maradona is best known for his famous Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, but there is so much more to his story. His iconic career spanned twenty-one years and included many disappointing lows and unbeatable highs. His skill was almost effortless, and the impact he had on games was unlike any other player.

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Book SynopsisJack Palmer always assumed that when aliens invaded, humans would come together to save the world. But what if Earth was not theirs to fight for?

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Book SynopsisWelcome to FACTopia! A wonderland of crazily connected facts.

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Book SynopsisFrom roller-skating to church, to carving decorations from radishes, there are so many surprising and wonderful traditions going on around the world at Christmas time. Young children can dip in at any page and enjoy the visual feast, whilst learning about different countries and cultures.

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Book SynopsisA brand new safari animal title in this bestselling series - with felt flaps to lift!

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Book SynopsisA fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young. I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust .

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Book SynopsisDominique Valente is the author of the bestselling Starfell series, and her unique voice and brand of quirky magic has found fans amongst readers and booksellers across the globe. She lives in Suffolk, in a (sadly non-magical) house with her husband and dog.

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Book SynopsisJoin Winnie the Pooh and friends for two heartwarming tales in this wonderful collection of stories filled with beautiful artwork!Read along as Pooh solves riddles with his friends and goes on the hunt for some honey in this wonderful storybook adventure. - Simple text makes it perfect for early learners to develop their reading skills- Sure to send little ones off to sleep dreaming of fun and friendship - perfect for bedtime stories!- A hardback book filled with beautiful illustrations, making this a gorgeous collectable to add to the bookshelf

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Book SynopsisExplore different textures, develop an understanding of opposites and learn about dinosaurs with MiniTouch: Dinosaurs, a beautiful touch-and-feel board book.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the ROARSOME world of dinosaurs with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book for dino-mad kids!Take a hands-on tour through the amazing world of dinosaurs and learn about where they lived, what they ate and how they spent their days. From the terrifying T-rex to the long-necked diplodocus, you''ll find some of the biggest, mightiest and deadliest dinos inside the pages of this book with exciting lift-the-flaps that reveal extra secrets and surprises!Inside My First Lift-The-Flap Dinosaur Atlas: Over 50 interactive flaps to lift, all hiding amazing extra facts and dinotastic-details Fascinating introduction to the world of dinosaurs that explores these incredible creatures across the continents Beautiful visuals on every page with illustrations by Teresa Bellon, best known for illustrating Lonely Planet Kids'' My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas, as well as several Usborne and Pan Macmillan children''s books Written by Kate Baker, author of many Lonely Planet Kids'' books including A Place Called Home, A Time to Celebrate, Seek and Find Cities, and Happiness Around the World Contents feature: The World of Dinosaurs; North America; South America; Europe; Africa; Asia; Oceania; Antarctica Explore the world of dinosaurs through the eyes of an early reader with this fun and entertaining follow-up to My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas. This is the perfect reading gift for dino-mad children everywhere!

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Book SynopsisExplore everyday words with your little one in this adorable interactive book! With something to touch, feel and learn on each page to encourage their inquisitive minds.Also available:My First AnimalsMy First ColoursMy First Numbers

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Book SynopsisThis book is about changing the world for the better.It's about how we all have the power to make a real difference.And it's also about the many incredible young people, just like you, who arealready taking action at a time when change is most needed.This is a book about climate change, and the actions we can take in preventing it. From its causes and the effects they have on our beautiful planet, to the changes we can make, young eco enthusiasts will love finding out more about this global crisis.With vibrant artwork from Katie Rewse and engaging text from Georgina Stevens, Climate Action is a positive guide to the changes, both big and small, we can make. From sustainable shopping to pollution-tackling green roofs, there are so many exciting innovations which are helping us in our quest to save the planet. What''s more, profiles about the young change-makers making waves to save our planet e

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