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Find out about all 118 elements, the building blocks of matter that make up our entire universe, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. Discover all the major elements of the periodic table, arranged in chapters according to their group, including alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, and noble gases. Every important element - from hydrogen via carbon, oxygen, and gold to oganesson (that's element number 118) - is presented here.Every entry includes a photo of the element in its raw state or in use, as well as its date of discovery and atomic information as found on the periodic table. Plus here are stunning full-page photos showing elements as you have never seen them before - perhaps inside machinery that you can't normally delve into; or in stunning macro photography that reveals microscopic details invisible to the human eye.The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding Marie Curies and Louis Pasteurs who want to know more about the most essential particles on the planet.

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Puzzled by past tenses? Confused be comparatives? The English for Everyone Grammar Practice Book is packed with practice questions and activities to help you learn essential English grammar through visual and engaging content. The Grammar Practice Book helps you to develop your practical English through a variety of exercises and examples that will expand your understanding of grammar and punctuation in use. When used alongside our Grammar Guide, which introduces essential grammar rules through visual teaching methods, this grammar book is ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans. About English For EveryoneEnglish for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading and writing.Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured programme for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and colour-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units, mirrored in both the Course and Practice Books for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalised learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their prompts and translations The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR- TOEFL - IELTS - TOEIC

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Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about History in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of History, with:- Easy to navigate step-by-step summaries that explain each historical theme - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you'll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your History Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book will outline big ideas, themes and events of world history, from the founding of Baghdad and the colonisation of the Americas, to the inception of Buddhism. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the milestones that have shaped civilization, The History Book presents key information in a clear layout. Here you'll learn about early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery to the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Let your young tractor-lover get up close to these mighty machines! Filled with exciting vintage tractors, powerful farming machines and the latest state-of-the-art John Deere, this tractor book for kids shows all kinds of big and noisy farm vehicles at work.Hop inside the cab and get a drivers-eye view! This children's book about tractors includes:- Brand-new photography shows galleries of colourful tractors and all their amazing attachments - Important and interesting tractors are highlighted, with all parts clearly labelled- Covers a wide range of tractor attachments, from ploughs to bulldozer blades, and explains all the parts and how they work- Also includes weird and wonderful tractors, ploughing competitions, and tractor restorationExplore the wonderful world of farming and see tractors big and small in action! DPS spreads and stunning images show tractors and machinery hard at work - from ploughing and harvesting to carrying heavy loads and building or breaking. Total Tractor! is the perfect way to engage children aged 6-11 years with fun facts and essential stats about tractors including pulling power, tyre size, and much more! Travel through time with the pictures of tractors through the ages. Discover historic steam engines in incredible detail and follow their development right up to the present day. Children will also get to explore all the different types of tractors, such as the bulldozers and diggers in the city and the giant saw-wielding forestry tractors. This is a must-have farm book for any child who is passionate about tractors and machinery!

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Roar! Roar! is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too, and have them 'roaring' in no time at all. Bold, bright pictures and colourful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore- Clearly labelled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design- Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building- A texture or eye-catching area on every page- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teethLearning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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An interactive pop up book that inspires both hands-on learning and puppy-based delight! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: Puppies provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. Kids will love meeting all the furry friends throughout the pages, and the bright, vibrant colours will help keep them entertained. Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find:- Hands-on play that builds confident book skills- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth!This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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Spot the difference! If you are not sure how to tell the difference between a swift or a swallow or shelduck from a shoveler, this bird guide is for you.Designed for beginners and more experienced birdwatchers alike, your DK bird book includes over 150 European birds and their distinguishing features. Authenticated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the facts and illustrations included in this fascinating book will help you easily tell the difference between similar birds.Inside, you will find:- Similar and commonly confused birds, shown side by side for quick comparison and identification- A habitat-by-habitat approach that ensures you will quickly find the bird you are looking for- A compact and portable format for ease of use anywhere- Habitat overviews that show you where to look for and find particular birds within their natural environment- An at-a-glance bird-finder section that shows thumbnails of birds, grouped by colour, for instant identification- A fully illustrated introduction that explains the basics of birdwatching - where and what to look for- Concise, clear, and informative text, written by Rob Hume, a leading ornithological expert and writerSet off on an exciting nature adventure. Spot birds of all kinds in your garden or in the wild. The bird species included in this RSPB pocket guide are grouped according to habitat and appearance, with each image highlighted with their key characteristics, showing you exactly how to tell each bird apart! What's that Bird? includes an introductory section that highlights key features of birds such as size, shape, colour, pattern, flight, sound, season, and behaviour. From woodlands and forests, fresh water and coast, to the open country, author and leading ornithological expert Rob Hume, takes you on an exploration of birds around Britain and Europe. The pages of the photographic field guide are filled with high-quality photographs, detailed descriptions and comparisons, and an at-a-glance bird-finder so you will go from novice bird watcher to expert in no time.Look out for more RSPB books from DK. Discover the simplest, clearest guide to identifying common European birds ever in RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe or get out into your garden and get bird spotting with the RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch.

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Did you know culinary salt is the mineral halite? Or that the pigment vermillion is powdered cinnabar, a mineral whose name comes from the Persian for "dragon's blood"?Discover the extraordinary mineral treasures that form our planet and that today we use in everything, from makeup and cookery to agriculture and high-tech.Rocks and Minerals is your essential collector's companion, with illustrated entries on hundreds of minerals, gems, and rocks from actinium to zirconium. Its breathtaking array includes organic minerals, such as pearls and corals, as well as silicates and "native elements" like gold.Browse to find wonderful gems, including opals, or pyropes - a deep-red garnet the size of a hen's egg. Rocks and Minerals reveals each mineral's defining characteristics, and explains how and where they were formed, how they were first identified, their uses, and their chemical composition.Whether you are a geology student, or starting your own collection, this fact-packed book is both a fascinating read and an essential identification guide.

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It's a GOAL! Learn to play like a pro with this fantastic football skills book for children that explains all the rules, tactics, and techniques, and encourages sportsmanship on the pitch. Filled with expert football training tips and practice drills devised by professional coaches, children will learn key match day skills that will lead their team to victory. From attacking and defending, to heading the ball and passing to teammates, children will quickly learn how to be a football superstar.Discover some of the world's best players, as well as information on competitions, venues, and football's greatest moments. With this excellent football training guide, your child will player of the match in no time!"

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Tractor is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colourful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore- Clearly labelled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design- Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building- A texture or eye-catching area on every page- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teethLearning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Help your baby discover all about bathtime with touch and feel textures Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about bathtime. Let their little hands roam and feel how shiny the bath ducks are and how soft the fleecy towels feel. They'll learn as you play. Twinkly, bumpy, scaly, silky, sandy, sticky and shiny textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop.

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Animals is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn all about their favourite farmyard friends, and a few new words along the way as well. Bold, bright pictures and colourful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This animal picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. Not only that, but the colour animal illustrations will keep your child engaged and delighted time and time again. This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore- Clearly labelled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design- Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building- A texture or eye-catching area on every page- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teethLearning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of delightful animals and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Mermaid, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. Organised by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels and travelling around. Uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation.

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Enchant your little one with 5 pop-up surprises of their favourite Disney Princesses!Whether they find Ariel searching for hidden treasures deep under the sea, Moana on the lookout for a new adventure, or Rapunzel swinging down from her tower to follow her dreams, little ones will encounter a magical surprise with the turn of every page.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they'll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each Princess, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Princess Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.© 2024 Disney

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Clear the counters for this do-it-all multicooker. Imagine a kitchen appliance that can sauté, slow cook, pressure cook, steam, roast, bake, air fry, dehydrate and cook rice all in one.A multi-cooker appliance that can be used across a broad range of cooking applications, and combines many kitchen appliances into one space-saving machine, is every cook's dream! While a multicooker won't shop for you or chop ingredients, it will streamline the cooking process for a variety of cooking functions. Less hands-on cooking and less washing up throughout the cooking process are the rewards when using a multicooker. All this time saved means you'll be getting delicious meals on the table a lot more quickly.With over 75 easy recipes designed to use all the functions of your multi-cooker, you'll be preparing delicious, healthy, homemade meals every night with just the press of a button.

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Teach your little one the power of teamwork with your Friendly Neighbourhood Spidey in this lift-the-flap pop-up book.Help Spidey keep New York City safe and find his friends one by one, including your little one's favourite characters: Miles, Ghost Spider, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Ms Marvel. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship and bravery.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal Spidey and his friends, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Marvel Spidey and his Amazing Friends will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!© 2023 MARVEL

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Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II and her family in this inspiring tribute to the historic life and reign of Britain's longest-serving monarch.For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II showed an unwavering commitment to her country, and she will be remembered as not only Britain's most beloved and longest-reigning monarch, but as a symbol of pride and inspiration everywhere. This book reflects on Elizabeth's remarkable story, and looks at her years as princess, her war-time service, her Coronation, and her role as Queen both at home and across the world.Each page of this charming book will introduce young readers to something new and exciting about the Queen, from her love of horses to the palaces and castles she lived in. It will tell them about her relatives - the princes, princesses, dukes and duchesses that make up her family, making this a wonderful celebration of modern British history.Queen Elizabeth II and her Family has been revised to include 12 new pages that capture recent key events like the birth of Prince Louis, the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, and the Queen's State funeral. With full-colour photographs to complement the simple, age-appropriate text, this is simply the perfect gift to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II

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Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of World War One. Made in collaboration with The Imperial War Museum, children will be mesmerised by learning about the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into life in the muddy trenches and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the events that took place causing the war to start. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents, this is an eyewitness view of the conflict dubbed the "the war to end all wars".Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the First World War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness World War I introduces the ultimate guide to the first global conflict, with more than 250 photographs illustrating the people, places and stories of the war. Children can learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice and peace after four years of fighting. This all-encompassing guide to World War One is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Join Owl and Otter as they have fun selling homemade treats, teaching children maths skills and money.Mini mathematicians aged 3-5 will love following this funny, sweet-filled adventure that gently introduces them to simple addition and money skills.Owl, Otter, and their friends are so excited to start selling their delicious cookies and bottles of lemonade. Everything is off to a great start until the friends begin muddling up how much customers need to pay. With more and more customers waiting and lots of numbers to add up, one disaster leads to another! But never fear - teamwork and Otter's wiggly toes save the day...This exciting early learning book for kids offers:- A humorous, action-packed storyline combined with early-learning information about addition and counting money.- An introduction for kids to earning and saving money from an early age.- Illustrated characters that bring a playful element to learning about the topic of maths and basic addition.With a helpful glossary covering everything from what terms such as supply and demand mean, to earning and saving money, Owl and Otter Earn and Learn shows that you're never too young or furry to learn about money.So, what are you waiting for? Let's go and sell some lemonade and cookies!

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DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills and secrets you need to to manage a team remotely and get the best out of them. Introducing DK'S Essential Managers - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost productivity, performance and passion within a business environment. More people are working from home - or remotely in other locations or time zones - than ever before. But with the many advantages the remote- and hybrid-working model brings, there are also brand-new sets of challenges - especially around effective management and getting the best out of teams that aren't in the same room.Jam-packed with all of the skills to get the best out of remote- or hybrid-working, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely - however far the distance may be. Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working outside the traditional office environment, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Pick up useful tips on how to stay focused, motivated, communicate effectively; keep projects on track; and achieve the best results.Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, Essential Managers encompasses:- A practical, "how-to" approach offering readers everything they need to run a project and manage a team remotely.- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features.- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies demonstrate and explain problem-solving, how to build confidence, and how to achieve the very best results.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our Essential Managers series? A total of 10 titles, this curated collection of business books will help you hone your power and maximise your potential as an effective manager. Learn how to develop your leadership skills with Essential Managers - Leadership or improve upon your people skills with Essential Managers - Managing People. Tailored to your business goals, discover the DK book that's right for you! Why settle for mediocre management when you can be unbeatable in your business!

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Go on a musical journey around the world in this children's introduction.Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children's guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of music and celebrates music from every continent!Children aged 9+ can find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork and Beyoncé. All the essential information about music is covered, including the major movements, composers, instruments and techniques.This music book for children offers: - Chapters which cover a huge range of musical styles, from the very first instruments to the modern day.- Explanations of how music touches our lives, from festivals and religion, to TV and film, pop music and stardom.- Profiles of influential musicians from Bach to Elvis.- A focus on key instruments such as piano and violin, showing their component parts and the famous musicians who play them.Children's Book of Music is full of facts and photos highlighting musical styles from across the globe, from the very earliest music through to classical and blues, via reggae, Afropop, hip-hop and dance - making it the perfect gift for budding musicians.More in the seriesThe Children's Book of series inspires young learners to dive into their favourite topic and immerse themselves in the ins and outs, from fun facts to experts in the field. If you liked Children's Book of Music, then why not try the guide for budding artists, Children's Book of Art?

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Customise Barbie's outfits for every occasion with the Barbie Dress Up Ultimate Sticker Collection, packed with more than 1,000 colourful stickers.Dress Barbie in a whole range of exciting outfits and discover looks from her various careers, fun hobbies, and high fashion style! Add cool accessories and friendly pets to complete the look. Meet Barbie's friends and dress them in their own unique styles, too. This fun-filled sticker collection encourages imagination, expression and discovery through play.©2023 Mattel. All rights reserved.

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From tiny theropods to massive mammoths, journey through the past with these dinosaur flash cards.Meet more than 100 species of dinosaurs in this colourful deck of flash cards, designed to help kids learn and memorise different types of prehistoric creatures. Take children aged 9+ back in time to the age of the dinosaurs, where they can learn about the colossal Argentinosaurus, the tiny Megazostrodon, and everything in between. See familiar dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus and Stegosaurus, and also discover some of the strangest creatures to roam the planet, such as the Austroraptor and the Doedicurus! Our World in Pictures: Dinosaurs Flash Cards breaks down information on dinosaurs and prehistoric life into manageable chunks of memorable and fascinating facts.These dinosaur flash cards for children offer:- A pack showing 125 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, including a variety of herbivores and carnivores.- Stats on each card, featuring the time period, habitat, weight, length, and diet.- Bold and eye-catching images that capture the essence of each dinosaur, highlighting their behaviour and habitat.- Two-sided, laminated cards, packed in a durable cardboard carton.These engaging cards are designed to help learn and memorise different types of dinosaur. The front of the card shows the dinosaur with a clue of what it is. Turn it over and the back reveals the answer, with images displaying the dinosaur in amazing detail, and accessible information, including fast facts showing diet, size, habitat, and where its fossils have been found. You can use the cards to test your own knowledge, or how about using them to play a guessing game, quiz, or a competitive comparison game with a friend? A jaw-dropping spectrum of dinosaurs - from stealthy hunters to plant-loving giants - provides a learning experience like no other!Learn all about a topic, one flash card at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: Dinosaur Flash Cards, then why not complete the collection? From the new Our World In Pictures: Flash Cards series, learn about how anatomy works with Our World in Pictures: Human Body Flash Cards.

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Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends! Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too. Why do bees sting?Why should I brush my teeth?Why do we need microscopes?Join Elmo and friends to find out the answers to these questions and many more. This first encyclopedia is bursting with exciting information and fascinating photographs about our wonderful world to help little learners grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.© 2023 Sesame Workshop®

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how we might live in the future with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Future will introduce kids to everything they need to know about how futurists imagine what lies ahead - including fun facts about space tourism, future food, and farms for algae - and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Years 5 and 6 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as technology, inventions, and the future.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum Standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising non-fiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Year 5 and 6) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.

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Learn vocabulary with 100 flash cards introducing animal words, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language.Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children. English for Everyone Junior First Words Animals Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential animal word, and on the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these animal flash cards for kids include: - 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language.- Essential words covering a range of creatures, from wild animals to farm animals, and sea animals to birds and bugs.- Five bonus cards with handy suggestions for fun, educational activities and games to play with the cards.- Words from the Cambridge Starters, Movers, and Flyers vocabulary syllabus.- A sturdy, laminated cardboard design, so these flash cards are suitable for young hands to play with again and again.The perfect accompaniment to English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary, these first words flashcards are suitable for children who are learning English as a first or second language. They can be used at home with a parent or tutor, or by teachers looking to introduce new words, and are the perfect companion for children who have recently begun to learn or study English.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?If you like English for Everyone Junior: First Words Animals Flash Cards, then why not try English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary and English for Everyone Junior: First Words, Colours, Shapes and Numbers, as part of the widely successful English for Everyone Junior series, which has sold more than two million copies in over 90 countries.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about what you can do to protect our planet - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Earth Smart is a beautifully designed reader all about two children learning how to look after the environment while having fun. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about how they can make a difference to the environment, from recycling to not littering.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the lifecycle of a beautiful butterfly - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Becoming a Butterfly is a beautifully designed reader all about a butterfly's incredible lifecycle, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis before emerging as a beautiful butterfly.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the amazing journey from egg to butterfly.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of tigers with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Save the Tigers will introduce kids to these amazing big cats - including fun facts about where they live, how they use their senses, and how we can help to protect them - and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Years 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as big cats, endangered species, and other animals.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 2 are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect to help children ages 7 to 9 (Year 3 and 4) beginning to read independently.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different shapes and patterns - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Shapes and Patterns in Nature is a beautifully designed reader all about looking carefully around you to find nature's incredible patterns and shapes. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about zebras' stripes, arches in the sky and where to find spirals.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about amazing bugs that disguise themselves as something else - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Bugs Hide-and-Seek is a beautifully designed reader all about insects that look like sticks, sand, grass and rocks! Spot them if you can! The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about incredible insect camouflage, and search the pictures to find the hiding bugs.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about quokkas on their island home - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Quokkas is a beautifully designed reader all about these cute marsupials, and how they eat, live and bring up their baby joeys. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about cute quokkas and their lives in Australia.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the world's biggest buildings, from modern skyscrapers to ancient pyramids - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Big Buildings is a beautifully designed reader all about some of the world's most spectacular buildings, from the Sydney Opera House to a multicoloured museum!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about these dramatic buildings - perhaps they have visited some of them?

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From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past.With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us!Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page.- Chapter introductions give context to each historical era.- Picture galleries showcase collections of historical objects from around the world.- Explores the major cultures and civilizations of each era, and common historical themes such as warfare and trade.Marvel at the jewellery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that travelled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War. Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and informative text boxes.The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become palaeontologists with The Dinosaurs Book.

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Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist in this incredible book of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images and fascinating facts, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaurs Book. This book brings to life all forms of prehistoric creatures through vivid illustrations and realistic digital reconstructions, showing their fearsome teeth, tails, legs and scales that enabled them to eat, move and defend themselves against predators.Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page. - Covers all forms of prehistoric life, from the first primitive invertebrates to dazzling dinosaurs, and the earliest mammals. - Up-to-date, essential information about dinosaurs' evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science.- Picture-heavy and text-light approach to introduce geological periods, evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science.Young readers will love to find out about the latest scientific discoveries that have changed the way we see these fascinating prehistoric animals - from the discovery of feathered dinosaurs to analysing what has been found in their stomachs. Find all this and more in this dinosaur encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9+, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaurs Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become antiquarians with The History Book.

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Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover: -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapterThe course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there’s no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK’s 15-minute guides to French, Spanish, Arabic and more!

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about sharks and their hunting grounds - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Shark: Apex Predator is a beautifully designed reader all about some of the oceans' most fearsome hunters.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about all kinds of sharks and their prey.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how people communicate, from prehistoric cave paintings to online messaging - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.How Do We Communicate? is a beautifully designed reader all about sharing ideas and information through speaking and listening, signs, and all kinds of technology.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about how humans communicate, from the familiar emoji to ancient cuneiform.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the science, history, and future of electricity with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: The Shocking Story of Electricity will introduce kids to everything they need to know about electricity - including facts about the groundbreaking discoveries of early scientists and future challenges around global warming - and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Years 5 and 6 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as electricity, science, and technology.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum Standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising non-fiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Year 5 and 6) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of sea turtles and how you can help to keep them safe - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Save the Sea Turtles is a beautifully designed reader all about different kinds of sea turtles, from the smallest to the biggest, and how we can all help to keep their marine environment clean and safe. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about tiny turtles and the biggest turtles and their lives at sea.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about bees and why we need them - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Save the Bees is a beautifully designed reader all about bees - how they pollinate plants and make honey, and how we should look after them. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about different bees, the essential work they do for our planet, and the ways we can protect them.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different bugs and how they survive - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! is a beautifully designed reader all about amazing bugs - how they hunt, eat, hide and protect themselves or even completely transform!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about amazing bugs, illustrated in stunning close up.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about deserts, and the amazing animals and plants that can survive in them, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: Desert Plants and Animals will introduce kids to the amazing adaptations of the plants and animals that can survive in these extreme environments - from the camel's food store hump to water-saving plants - and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as plants, animals, and extreme environments.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a non-fiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Year 1, 2 and 3) who are beginning to read with help.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about dogs, from cute puppies to mountain rescue dogs - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Amazing Dogs is a beautifully designed reader all about our best animal friends! Learn about the essential jobs they do for us, and their incredible senses that help make them so special.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about all the different ways that dogs are amazing.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the magic of magnets - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Magnets is a beautifully designed reader all about the magnetic force - how it works, what it does, and what it is used for.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the science of magnets, as well as some fun facts and magic tricks using them!

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about stars, galaxies and the universe - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Stars and Galaxies is a beautifully designed reader all about space, Earth's place in the solar system, and the stars and planets we share the vastness of space with.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the night sky they can see - and beyond!

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about animal teeth, large and small - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Chomp! Big Teeth is a beautifully designed reader all about animal teeth - from the shark's famous fangs to the tiny beaver nibbling away at trees to build a house.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the biggest, the sharpest and the toughest animal teeth.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Earth's geology with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Rocks and Minerals will introduce kids to everything they need to know about Earth's rocks and minerals - including fun facts about different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they form, and their properties and uses - and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Years 5 and 6 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as geology, natural resources, and life on Earth.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum Standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 4 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts, and challenge young readers to broaden their subject knowledge while practising non-fiction reading skills. Perfect for children ages 9 to 11 (Year 5 and 6) who are confident readers ready for a challenge.

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