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Make potty training easy and fun, with a charming and entertaining board book that helps toddlers grow the confidence they need to use the pottyFollow twins Jasmine and Jack on their potty training journey! This charming board book for toddlers is a humorous telling of the ups and downs of toilet training, helping teach hygiene practices, positive reinforcement, and that it’s okay when little accidents happen. Time to Use the Potty helps young children adjust to the potty in a relatable way. This potty training book for toddlers includes: • A host of relatable characters — twins Jack and Jasmine, their parents and Teddy! • Various steps that children need to gain the confidence to use the potty, including choosing a potty, and being resistant to change. • A fun illustration style that helps keep kids entertained. • Practical advice and handy tips for parents and caregivers Meet Jack and JasmineIt’s time the twins started using a potty and stopped wearing diapers. They each have underwear, but Jack just puts his on Teddy while Jasmine uses her potty as a slide for her toys! Inside this illustrated children’s book, children will read and learn alongside the twins, tackling toilet training and gaining confidence on the way, along with their new friends Jack and Jasmine. Packed with handy tips and delightful illustrations, this children’s book about potty training is the perfect way to introduce toilet training to your little one. This illustrated potty book is an ideal gift for parents and caregivers who are wondering how to teach their kids to use the toilet.

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Take a walk on the wild side in this sticker book with more than 1,000 Disney animal stickers.Strut like Simba, dance like Balu, cuddle sea otters with Dory and Nemo, cook like Ratatouille, and soar like Dumbo in this fun and fact-packed sticker book. Find stickers of cool creatures from all your favorite Disney and Pixar movies: from Aladdin, The Jungle Book, and The Lion King to Moana, Finding Dory, and Zootopia. Decorate the pages and learn awesome animal facts about the characters and movies along the way. Dive under the sea, explore the jungle, and experience the magic of the animal kingdom from Disney classics and modern favorites all over again. With magical images and enticing captions, The Ultimate Disney Animals Sticker Collection is a must-have for all young Disney fans and kids aged 5–7. ©Disney

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Become an eyewitness to the world’s weather – from heatwaves and droughts to blizzards and floods.Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form? Become a meteorology expert, set up a home weather station, and learn to read nature’s signs of changing weather.Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Weather uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Showing you what weather looks like, from a tropical storm cloud seen from above to close-ups of snowflake crystals. Learn about what weather scientists do, why weather works differently on the coast and inland, and much more along the way with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines.Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next?Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or leave no stone left unturned with Eyewitness Rocks & Minerals.Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more extreme weather books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK weather books”.

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Learn and memorize Earth’s building blocks Have you ever looked at the Periodic Table and wondered whether you’ll ever be able to learn all the major elements? Well you can, and it’s never been easier with DK’s Periodic Table flash cards. Each colorful card can be used as a quick card and includes a photo of the element in its raw state or in use, and all the facts you need to memorize, such as atomic number and chemical properties. Whether you’re studying for tests or just want to expand your knowledge of science, these flash cards are the handy aids you need to learn just about everything you need to know about Dmitri Mendeleev’s groundbreaking Periodic Table. Included is a leaflet showing the whole Periodic Table and how to read it, plus lots of ideas for games to play. Whether you just want to have fun, test your friends, or master one of science’s most iconic charts, with these cards you’ll be in your element!

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Learn about the rise of Adolf Hitler, Pearl Harbour and the D-Day Landings in The WWII 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 World War 2 in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and war experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The WWII 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 World War 2, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on the Second World War- 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 World War II Book is the perfect introduction to the biggest war in history, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and politics and history students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict, through exciting text and bold graphics. If you’ve ever wanted to know the crucial events of World War 2 and the people behind them, this is the perfect book for you.Your World War 2 Questions, Simply ExplainedDiscover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the Second World War – the epic conflict that shaped the modern world. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many events and key figures of World War 2, The WWII Book presents vital information in a clear layout. From Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbor, Hitler and Nazi Germany to the bombing of Hiroshima - fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries will teach you all the main concepts. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The WWII 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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Pack your bags and let’s go on an action-packed tour around the world with this geography book for kids!On the adventure, you’ll travel back in time to see how the continents have evolved, marvel at incredible geographical features, see the world's cities and landmarks, and admire incredible wildlife. The unique children’s atlas brings the Earth into your living room: • Each map brings an instant understanding of both the subject and its spatial distribution. • Every spread features a key that supports the main map to give a richer understanding of the topic. • Extra panels develop the map’s subject, offering new angles into the topic or providing background information. A trip of a lifetime awaits! Are you in? Inside the pages of this fantastic kid’s educational book, you’ll get to climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, dive down to underwater shipwrecks, and come face to face with the deadliest creatures! You’ll also discover the answers to thousands of fascinating questions about the world. Where are the most explosive volcanoes? Where do the world’s billionaires live? More than 60 specially commissioned 3D maps delve into a range of topics, from the animal kingdom to earthquakes, making the world atlas perfect for fact-hungry children ages 8-12. This fully updated edition includes new content on topics like pandemics, climate change, the internet, world populations, poverty and television to reflect the world we live in today.The Where on Earth? series from DK is so much more than just books filled with cool maps, stats and fun facts for kids, it’s also a vital source of learning — perfect for children to dip into for school projects! Learn about the prehistoric world and find out where dinosaurs roamed with What's Where on Earth? Dinosaur Atlas.

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A fun dinosaur-themed book packed with puzzles, quizzes, and—of course—lots and lots of stickers!This colorful children's activity book contains more than 250 stickers. The stickers are reusable and easy to peel—perfect for little fingers to add to pages again and again! Kids will love this journey back in time, meeting the different dinosaurs that lived, finding out what they ate, and seeing how they defended themselves. Fascinating facts accompany simple, fun activities such as follow-the-trail, an invent-your-own-dinosaur challenge, and a dinosaur quiz. Children are challenged to find the correct stickers to fill in the blanks in the images, and are encouraged to be creative and create their own scene out of stickers. Meet terrifying T. rex, spiky Stegosaurus, and vicious Velociraptor!

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All the core curriculum math topics in one super simple book - an accessible and indispensable guide for students, parents, and educatorsCovering topics from probability to statistics, algebra to geometry, this study guide is what every young, budding mathematician needs to succeed in math - both at home and in school.This math study book is the perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision for 11-16 year olds. Inside students will find: • Key concepts shown in visual form and summarized in a single page • Important aspects of each topic explained with step-by-step instructions and diagrams • Key fact boxes that break down core concepts and make the material easier to memorize • “How it works” and “Look closer” boxes explain essential ideas and work through problems with simple graphics • Practice questions to help students test their understanding of important topics Improve your child's maths skills SI Super Simple Math is designed for learners between the ages of 11 - 16. Each topic on the math curriculum is simplified into manageable, bite-sized chunks explained using colorful, engaging diagrams and graphs. Perfect for those visual learners amongst us, this guide brings math clearly into focus, making mathematicians out of even the most reluctant of students.Instructive information panels use real-world examples to make math relevant and less daunting for students, parents, and teachers alike. Fact boxes provide rapid-fire points for easy learning and are perfect for classroom quizzes. Studying for exams has never been easier using this exceptional educational tool.More Super Simple titles The SI Super Simple series of educational books cover a range of topics from SI Super Simple Physics, SI Super Simple Chemistry to SI Super Simple Biology. Each book contains colorful, engaging, diagrams, simple explanations, and exam revision questions - perfect for students, teachers, and parents alike.

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The perfect book for young readers looking to explore some of life's biggest questions.Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "What is real?", "What is the point of my existence?", "Why is there evil in the world?", and "What can I know?" These questions have gone on to spark passionate debates about our existence and how we understand the world around us. In this engaging and accessible introduction to philosophy, readers aged 11+ will be introduced to a variety of philosophical ideas through the teachings of Plato, Confucius, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more.Vibrant, reader-friendly illustrations bring the history of ideas and thinking to life, and provide topics for reflection and debate. With biographies of the most influential philosophers from around the world, young readers will explore the questions that have been fundamental to the development of scientific study, logical thinking, religious beliefs, freedom in society, and much more. Thought experiments peppered throughout will help to connect readers with the theories presented so they can apply them to their own lives.

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Put yourself in the picture with this completely comprehensive guide to photography. All you need is a digital camera and this best-selling book to get snap happy in style. From equipment and exposure to light and lens and flash and focus, The Beginner's Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you make the most of your camera. This is the ideal starting point for absolute beginners, with step-by-step tutorials covering the whole range of camera functions and photographic techniques.Once you've mastered the basics, discover how to enhance the images you've taken using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals. Whether there is limited light or excessive flash, your photographic problems are solved inside. This fully revised edition has been updated to include new photography trends and the very latest equipment on the market.Add this essential manual to your library to ensure all your most memorable moments are picture perfect every time.

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Learn from Lady Gaga's career experiences and discover how you too can be an ally, unafraid to be your truest self and let your creativity flourish. Lady Gaga is a modern day Renaissance person, an icon who masters everything she does. Who else could break the Internet multiple times with her groundbreaking musical performances, acting roles and fashion choices, whilst also becoming a hugely respected philanthropist known for her compassion and advocacy? This A to Z collates some of Gaga's most incredible moments and is overflowing with wisdom, quotes and facts from one of the most powerful cultural forces in a generation.

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Expand and explore your vocabulary.Discover a whole new vocabulary and never be lost for words again, with this comprehensive and detailed illustrated children's thesaurus, with synonyms and antonyms for more than four thousand main entries. This beautifully illustrated thesaurus for kids aged 9 years old and older is packed with:- A comprehensive, illustrated thesaurus created specifically for young readers and writers- Authoritative content from Collins is given the DK treatment to make the pages lively and the words meaningful for children- Fun and fresh illustrated "word features" to explore and expand on vocabularyThis colourful and insightful thesaurus contains more than four thousand entries, where each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child's confidence in using and choosing words. An imaginative mix of photography and illustration gives the book great visual appeal and is the perfect book for children who enjoy words; or who need a little extra help or encouragement with their English vocabulary.Each entry provides information about each headword: the word type (e.g. noun); definition; example sentence; list of synonyms; further (more advanced) synonyms and antonyms. It also includes synonyms from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, and the US. The Children's Illustrated Thesaurus is not only a fun and vibrant educational tool for children but is also perfect for educators looking for a learning tool to inspire vocabulary development.Expand your library collection and pair this exciting learning tool with DK's ever-popular Children's Illustrated Dictionary.

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Stop and smell the roses with this delightful flower spotter guide.Know your geraniums from your pansies! This beautiful flower identification book features over 150 British and European flower species along with a simple, visual approach to help you tell them apart with absolute ease.With its compact, portable format, this nature book is designed for ease of use anywhere - ideal for nature lovers everywhere. Here's what's inside: - Similar flower species are shown together for quick comparison and identification- Fully-illustrated introductions explain the basics of flower identification - what to look for and how to tell the difference between similar wildflower species or specimens- Overview pages on main features give readers more detailed information on how to make an accurate identification- The at-a-glance finder at the back shows thumbnails of the species grouped in an intuitive way for ease of referenceCall all flower enthusiasts! Are you interested in identifying the wildflowers you encounter on your walks along the coast or in the mountains, woodlands or fields? Look no further than What's That Flower? Detailed text, beautiful photographs and stunning illustrations show different parts of the flower - from the stem to the petals. Flower type overviews show you what to look for where and similar flowers are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification. It's the perfect flower encyclopedia for beginners but also a handy reference guide for the more seasoned flower lovers.

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Packed with over 60 reusable stickers of diggers, dumpers and trucks. It's the ultimate sticker book for your little construction worker! Big building machines fill the pages of this delightful sticker book. Your child will learn everything about these hard-working vehicles, from excavators and bulldozers to forklifts and cranes.Do you have a construction obsessed kid in your life? This digger activity book is filled with 60 reusable stickers, fun facts, and interesting activities. Cheerful photographs show these machines in action, digging and dumping away! Experience all the energy and excitement of a day at the construction site. Let your little budding engineers dig deep into the world of diggers and dumpers as they expand their knowledge on these powerful machines! They will discover what a dredging bucket is used for, why concrete is mixed in a machine, and how tall a dump truck is. Taking subjects that kids love, like massive diggers and dumpers, the Ultimate Sticker Book series is packed with activities that are simple enough for children to do independently but engaging enough to keep their interest. With tons of fun stickers that can be reused and moved, this adventure book will keep your children entertained as they work through the pages. The reusable stickers are designed to develop dexterity in children, which is an important step in early childhood development. The Ultimate Sticker BookFact-filled and packed with reusable stickers, Ultimate Sticker Book: Diggers And Dumpers is one that kids will pick up time and time again. It's the perfect gift for children who are fascinated by these earth-shaking vehicles!Inside the pages of this entertaining activity book, you'll find:- Packed with fun activities and fascinating facts about construction vehicles.- Discover giant diggers and powerful dump trucks.- More than 60 reusable, easy-to-peel stickers that are perfect for little hands.More from DK Books:Once your little one has completed Diggers And Dumpers, dig into other great titles from the Ultimate Sticker Book series! Discover adorable little creatures in Baby Animals, meet crawling mini beasts in Bugs, and learn all about horses and ponies, from mane to tail in Horses and Ponies.

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An interactive pop up book that inspires hands-on learning. 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: Playtime provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment.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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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: First Words 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 child take their first steps into the world of phonics and reading with this bumper phonics workbook!DK Super Phonics My First Letter Sounds is a learn to read book by DK Super Phonics that introduces children to a few letters and sounds at a time. This phonics book is perfect for children aged 4-6 who are learning to read, teaching different letter patterns through activities and games.Every activity gives the opportunity to practise and build upon phonics skills learnt at school. Tip boxes featured throughout and a full answer section will enable you to support and reassure your child. Each of the seven sections focuses on essential first letter sounds and will provide a strong foundation for your child to become a motivated and fluent reader.This beginner reader series offers: - 7 sections broken down into different letter patterns to decode new words.- New letters and sounds that are introduced through each secti

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Bring the stars and planets to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book The Mysteries of the Universe.Take young readers aged 7+ on an incredible visual journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the Universe with each poster that displays an eye-catching image of a spectacular location from the night sky.From peculiar planets and distant stars to intricate galaxies, this fascinating collection of 30 posters reveals the secrets of space for young astronomers. Both children and adults will love poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters!This striking space poster book for children offers:- An engaging approach to the topic of space, using posters as a visual introduction for young learners. - 30 posters in a large, giftable book containing beautiful artwork and a corresponding description of each one. - Impressive images taken from The Mysteries of the

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Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight.This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity''s most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.Throughout the pages of this children's guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature.- A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an air

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Discover the wonders of our rocky planet with this quiztastic book featuring rocks and minerals from all over the world!Learn about Earth''s fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth''s molten core to sparkling emeralds, in this quiz book for children ages 9+.Striking pictures and fast facts will allow you to learn all about geology in a fun and engaging way. The pure form of every rock or mineral is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz questions. Turn the page to find the answers. In no time, you''ll be able to distinguish sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from mudstone, and pyrite from pearl.This geology quiz book for children offers: - Fast and fun learning through the use of detailed animal images and interesting facts.- Hundreds of quick-fire questions for children to quiz themselves and challenge friends and family.- Information that has been endorsed and aut

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You won't run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities!Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland.Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more! 2023 Mojang AB.

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Take your first steps towards mastering the world''s greatest game - and understand tactics, improve your game and outwit your opponents! From the history of chess and the aim of the game to essential tactics and taking your skills even further in clubs, tournaments, and championships, Chess for Beginners covers it all.Before explaining techniques, this chess guide gives you the lowdown on each piece to boost your understanding of its value, power and importance. Then different chessboard graphics illustrate different scenarios, so you can visualise different moves and their potential outcomes and learn the best move to make in any given situation to get to endgame and checkmate.This ultimate chess book for children offers: - Content written by International Master and chess tutor Michael Basman, founder of the UK Chess - - Challenge - the world''s largest children''s chess tournament.- A guide suitable for beginners and child

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Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work with this all-in-one encyclopedia.Make technology fun, fascinating, and accessible with this inspiring guide for children aged 9+ that explains the machinery of everyday life.Each page of this detailed encyclopedia will guide kids through the technology that surrounds them. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what''s going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? Children can lift the lid on the technology they use all the time but take for granted. It also takes them to places they''ll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a Moon rocket.This technology encyclopedia for kids offers:- Key insights into the science that makes machinery work, explained in an accessible way for 9-12 year olds.- Zoom-ins, pull-outs, cutawa

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An early learning board book about the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.Perfect for story time, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to the colourful Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real life photos that bring out the warmth and joyous nature of the Day of the Dead festival. From sugar skulls and sparkly skeleton costumes to sweet-tasting pan de muerto bread and altars adorned with marigold flowers, all the elements of this fun festival are included.This Day of the Dead board book offers: - A padded board book format with 12 interior baby-tough pages and rounded edges for little hands to hold.- An early learning board book that's part of the Baby's First series, introducing 0-3 year olds to a diverse mix of religious holidays and festivals.- Easy-to-follow pictures and simple sentences promotes early learning f

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Now in Ukrainian.Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about the human body in DK's newest biology encyclopedia for kids.What does the heart do? What are bones made of? Why do your ears pop? This children's book, ideal for ages 6-9, will help inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about their bodies, and some they hadn't thought of! Covering amazing organs, stupendous senses, and the perplexing ways our bodies work, Why? Human Body helps children get to grips with the gigantic topic that is human biology. Each page asks a new question that kids might have about the human body, before answering it, and features a quick quiz testing children's knowledge of what they have just read. Bursting with mind-boggling details and fascinating facts, this visually stunning book is something that every young scientist will want to own.

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Inspirational travel book covering 150 of Europe's most incredible journeys, including routes on foot and by bike, road, rail and water. When it comes to beautiful landscapes, Europe has more than its fair share of icons. The snowy peaks of the Alps, the vivid tulip fields of the Netherlands and the glittering lakes of northern Italy - you'll find them nowhere else but here. Yet pause to look around a little longer, and you'll soon discover that these postcard favourites sit side by side with many more understated scenes that are just as stunning. In fact, the slower you go, the more treasures you'll uncover - so why would you want to rush the experience? Featuring over 150 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys Europe is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the best adventures across the continent, from cruising around the Western Fjords of Norway to hiking the Lycian Way in Turkey. Of course, the big-hitters are covered - riding Switzerland's Glacier Express, ferry-hopping in Greece and cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats - but we also take you off-the-beaten path, roaming the Albanian Riviera, kayaking through Finnish lakeland and navigating the steady switchbacks of the Transfagarasan Road in Romania. Make your next trip magical as you explore: - Over 150 incredible journeys .- Illustrated with inspiring photography and maps that plot the routes and bring their highlights to life- Chapter maps provide a handy overview of the locations covered.- Evocative text transports the reader there, with vivid descriptions and fascinating stories.-Includes practical information, such as duration, difficulty, and start and end points.-Sustainable and slow travel options have been covered where possible. -Feature boxes give the routes context.- Gives suggestions for alternative ways to make the same journey and other destinations where you can enjoy similar trips.We've organized the book by types of transport, so whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist or driver, or love to be on the water or on the rails, we've got you covered. It's time to take the slow road and truly appreciate Europe in all its wonderful variety.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about carnivorous plants, plants that sting, poisonous plants and nature's daggers - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Plants Bite Back is a beautifully designed reader all about all the different kinds of dangerous plants in the world and how they bite back!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 curiosities of the natural world.

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For kids who love stickers and animals, this is the ultimate sticker book. It's filled with incredible wildlife, from mammals to fish, and over 250 reusable stickers!Little ones will love learning all about their favourite animals and placing the stickers on the pages where they think they should go. The stickers are easy to peel, re-usable, and perfect for little fingers!Explore the Animal World Ultimate Sticker Book Animals is the perfect way to engage your child with fun facts and interactive reading. Inside this fascinating animal-themed activity book, you'll find:- Over 250 reusable stickers that are easy to peel and stick to pages or other surfaces- Fun facts, puzzles and quizzes for kids to learn about the animal kingdom as they play- Gorgeous photos and illustrations that will captivate and engage childrenThis colourful activity book keeps kids engaged and learning as they play. Bright photos and stunning illustrations transport children into desserts, jungles, and grasslands! They're challenged to find the correct stickers to fill in the blanks in the images. Kids can also get creative and craft their own scenes out of different stickers, there's no end to where their imagination can take them!Alongside the pictures are bite-sized descriptions and information that is easy to read and suitable for children 5 years and up. They will learn about the world's diverse and magical animal kingdom, from pandas and tigers to orangutans and lemurs.This animal-themed sticker book inspires budding zoologists to explore the outside world and learn more about different types of animals, where they live, and what they eat. The book is divided into the different continents of the world, providing children with an introduction to geography, too. There's also a quiz so you and your pre-schooler can read and engage together.More from DK Books:If you and your child enjoyed the activities in the Ultimate Sticker Book Animals, and want to play with some more stickers, there are lots of other creatures to learn about! Look out for Ultimate Sticker Book Farm and Ultimate Sticker Book Bugs.

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With fun-filled quizzes, loads of dinosaur facts, and over 250 stickers, this dinosaur book will provide children with hours of educational fun! Travel millions of years back in time to learn all about the amazing dinosaurs that lived on our planet. This colourful children's activity book contains reusable and easy-to-peel stickers - perfect for little fingers to add to pages as they read and learn! Dinosaurs Ultimate Sticker Book is the perfect way to engage children with fun facts and interactive reading. Inside the book you'll find:- Over 250 reusable stickers that are easy to peel and stick to pages or other surfaces- A variety of activities including a quiz, follow-the-trail, and creative sticker activities- Interesting facts that help children discover more about dinosaurs - the different species, what they ate, and where they lived- Bright and colourful pictures paired with educational content that keeps children engagedGo back in time and meet some of the earth's most fascinating creatures - the dinosaurs. These prehistoric animals have captured the imagination of children for decades and continue to awaken their curiosity. Young palaeontologists will be delighted to page through this book, meet dino's such as terrifying T- Rex, spiky Stegosaurus, and vicious Velociraptor. Learn all about where these dinosaurs lived, and what they ate. This book allows children to learn while they create: they're able to fill in scenes, construct their own, find and match stickers, and even answer fun quiz questions. With hours of discovery ahead this sticker book is a wonderful educational tool or gift for children between 4-7 years old. The Ultimate Sticker Book Series takes children on adventures through history, nature and fascinating human inventions. All in the name of fun and learning, these books like the Ultimate Sticker Book Bugs, Ultimate Sticker Book Tractors, Ultimate Sticker Book Sharks are packed with puzzles, quizzes, and, of course, lots and lots of stickers!

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Introduce your child to a variety of classic Bible stories with this enchanting baby book.From Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale, to the story of Moses and the birth of Jesus, this board book contains 12 of your favorite Bible stories to share and read aloud with your child. With beautiful, and colorful illustrations, each scene and character will be brought to life. The sturdy pages and padded cover, make this board book the perfect first book for toddlers.Whether they are read aloud at preschool or at bedtime, this wonderful first Bible is made for sharing with loved ones, and is a gift that children can treasure forever.

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This children's book on space exploration and travel through the Universe will inspire your child and increase their knowledge about our place in the solar system and beyond. DKfindout! Universe is ideal for school projects or for children who simply love to learn about all things about space. From the birth of stars to the mysteries of black holes, the Universe has been constantly studied to understand how it works. Learn about the Sun, our solar system, icy planets and explosive stars, far-off galaxies that powerful telescopes looking deep into space have captured, observatories and astronomy, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploring probes in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts.Part of the award-winning DKfindout! series, this engaging book includes amazing photography and illustrations that help children understand the wonders of the Universe. Written by experts and checked by an educational consultant.

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Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.This book is the perfect introduction to the subject. It explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in its historical, cultural, and stylistic context.The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products,information systems and environments, exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives,from the aesthetic movement to mid-century modern and contemporary parametricism.In this book, you will find: The evolution of design from ancient times, through early manufacturing to the cutting-edge concepts of the 21st-century. Profiles of the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground-breaking development. Fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and describing its philosophy a

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From the Silk Road to the Space Race and beyond, this illustrated book for kids captures key turning points in human history.Every page of this book brings history alive, exploring major moments of the past in an unforgettable way. You will find out how the Indus Valley civilization came up with the world's first sewage system, the ideals behind the ancient Olympics Games, and what led to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Pioneering activists are also featured, such as Dr Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks - incredible people who bravely fought for equality in the society. Adorned with iconic images and beautiful illustrations, the book details the deadliest wars, including Roman conquests and World War II. It also follows the story of human exploration and some of the greatest scientific discoveries, such as Newton's laws of motion. Also included are some of the terrible events of human history, such as the sinking of the Titanic, the partition of India, South African Apartheid, and 9/11. Packed with all the key social, political, economical, and technological events that have shaped our modern world, 100 Events That Made History is the book for young history buffs everywhere.

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The ideal first book to introduce toddlers to numbers - packed with colourful images and clear word-labels to encourage early learningHelp your toddler learn all about numbers and counting in My First 123. Count from 1 to 10, then up to 100 with your toddler, and introduce adding and taking away with this engaging board book which keeps early learning simple. With colourful, bright photographs alongside clear word-labels your little one will master numbers in no time.Perfect for encouraging children to build numeracy skills My First 123 helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering numbers while holding the chunky pages of this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages, practise counting, then take a look at adding up and taking away.

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Learn about concepts, management, and commerce in The Business 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 Business in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Business 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 Business, with:- Up to 100 quotations from the great business thinkers and gurus- 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 Business Book is the perfect introduction to key theories that have shaped the world of business, management, and commerce, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover every facet of business management, including alternative business models, with real-life examples from the marketplace. If you've ever wondered about the stages of business strategy, from start-up to delivering the goods, this is the perfect book for you.Your Business Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book introduces the would-be entrepreneur and general reader alike to the work of great commercial thinkers, leaders, and gurus. Learn about the hurdles facing every new business, such as finding a gap in the market, securing finance, employing people, and creating an eye-catching brand. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the world of commerce, The Business Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn the ideas of seminal business thinkers, such as Malcolm Gladwell's "tipping point", Michael Porter's "five forces", and Meredith Belbin's theories on effective teamwork, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Business 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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Never be lost for words again with this stunning illustrated dictionary for children. Spilling over with thousands of words and definitions for you to pick and peruse, this is the go-to guide for anyone struggling with spellings and meanings.Minds can become muddled by strange spellings and perplexing pronunciations, but the Children's Illustrated Dictionary explains them all in simple and memorable detail. From abacus to zoom, each word is shown alongside eye-catching pictures, engaging illustrations, concise descriptions, and simple examples of usage. Clear navigation ensures you find the words you're looking for quickly and easily. Also included are entertaining word games, grammar sections, and a variety of vocabulary themes to build your understanding of language. Developed in close consultation with experts in children's language teaching, this dictionary is guaranteed to expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons.If words don't come easy, this is the helping hand you need for school work and homework. For would-be writers and devoted bookworms, this is essential reference to keep by your side.

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Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Italian with this illustrated dictionary for Italian-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the Italian English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 Italian vocabulary words.Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Italian dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful Italian words and expressions. Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport). Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding Italian easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical

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Take young readers on the ultimate round-the-world trip with this impressive atlas - packed full of beautiful illustrations and photographs.Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas book for children, featuring more than 50 maps! Each page is filled with fascinating information, facts and colourful illustrations of our world. Children aged 9-12 will love to learn all about the many countries, cultures and people of the world through vibrant maps. Fascinating facts, local stories, vivid pictures, and clear, satellite-based maps together make this atlas a global yet personal experience for young readers.This illustrated atlas book for children offers: - Bite-sized information giving the profiles, facts, stats and flags of every country.- Pictures and stories explaining the society, culture and history of each region.- Maps created using satellite imagery providing a clear view of the world map-by-map.- A vari

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A cool kit to build your own dinosaur and discover what made T. rex the terror of its time.Combine learning with fun and build your own T. rex model, with this kit for 9-12 year olds based on a real T. rex skeleton.Children will love to learn about the mighty T. rex, as they build this 70cm-long model that's easy to put together. Whilst assembling, they can read the accompanying book that is jam-packed with facts. Each page looks at a different part of the mighty T.rex as you piece it together, building your dinosaur know-how along the way.This exciting make-your-own dinosaur kit offers:- A model built of 80 sturdy bones that stands 30 cm tall and 70 cm long.- An easy to assemble kit - no need for glue, the pieces just slot together following the step-by-step instructions.- A book to learn as you build, packed with facts about this fearsome predator - its anatomy, behaviour, and habitat.- All the latest information and theori

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This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about all the different things they can buy! Introducing My First Let's Shop, an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring a list of items for them to find at the shop. This engaging shopping book is packed with bright, colourful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking, and your child will love learning about all the different colours and objects along the way.Are we ready to go shopping? Let's find the things we need to take with us, then off we go! At the bakery, let's choose some bread to buy, then we can find a toy at the toyshop. This vibrant board book is a must-have for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 to encourage early learning and help your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills.Celebrate your child's curiosity, as they uncover: - Over 180 colourful photographs of shopping items with corresponding word labels.- Groceries split into 13 distinct groups so kids can learn about the many different types.- A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.- Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds.The interactive book encourages children to think about real life scenarios like what to put on their shopping list and choosing toppings to buy for their pizza, having fun as they turn every page. This delivers a rounded early learning reading experience for young children, whilst they engage and have fun!Whether it's spotting patterns at the clothes shop, or counting all the balls at the sports shop, your little one can bring the items to life in this inspiring board book. The strong board pages are made especially for young children, and the chunky tabs are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Young children will be able to quickly recognise the picture on the tab which will take them straight to the page with their favourite shopping items.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there!There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. With over 15 titles in the series, your child can discover new topics, people and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colours of the rainbow with My First Colours, meet playful puppies and cuddly kittens with My First Animals and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm.

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An easy-to-use, beautifully illustrated book to help you know the key things to do in your garden through 2023.How soon can I sow my sweet peas? When should I prune my clematis? What can I do to add plenty of winter colour to my borders? Is there anything to do in January? Find the answers to all these questions and more with Your Gardening Year 2023 - a book that every gardener should have as they embark on a new year of planting, sowing, pruning, and growing. This easy-to-use gardening guide is packed with essential tasks and top tips for every month of the year, with sections on general garden care, growing fruit and vegetables, and getting the best out of containers. Discover which plants will look their best each month and mark the progression of the seasons with a dedicated note section so you can record your garden successes and make plans for next year. With beautiful illustrations to accompany each month, Your Gardening Year 2023 is a must-have resource for all gardeners--whether you're looking for a handy at-a-glance guide for yourself or a gift for a green-fingered loved one.Get your gardening gloves on and join the journey as you explore: - Twelve chapters, one for each month, featuring the following content- 'Around the Garden' pages offer short, easy-to-follow garden tasks for a range of subjects, including 'General Care',- 'Trees, Shrubs, and Climbers', 'Perennials, Annuals, Bulbs, and Bedding', and 'Containers', alongside a series of 'Ten-minute Tasks' to help readers make best use of their time in the garden- Dedicated pages on 'The Kitchen Garden', with 'Harvest Highlights' showcasing the very best produce that month.- Illustrated 'At Their Best' profile spreads showcase five plants with seasonal appeal.- 'Get Ahead' activities for readers wanting to make the most of their time.- A notes page for readers to record their gardening successes and observations.- At-a-glance crop planner showing when to sow, plant out, and harvest popular vegetables and fruits.- Beautiful illustrations to add a timely and inspirational reminder of the garden that month.A must-have volume for the novice gardener looking for tips and tricks as they get into the rhythm of the gardening year, and doubling up as great gift purchase for the gardening lover in your life!

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Explore the past, present and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons. Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize.Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the incredible artefacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes.

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Discover the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times in this picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you!Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book even takes you inside a shark to learn how it eats and breathes. It explains, too, how they can swim so fast and how different tail shapes affect the way each species moves. You'll see for yourself how a lemon shark is born, and which looks stranger, the hammerhead or the horn shark. Learn, too, about their relatives, the manta rays and skates.Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find:-Up to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated diagrams-All information updated by expert consultants-Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldSo, 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 per cent 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. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Learn to speak German in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course.Whether you're a complete beginner or wanting to refresh your knowledge, DK Hugo German in 3 Months will have you speaking German fluently in just 12 weeks. With a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app, the latest edition of this classic self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read, and write in German.The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of German grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written "imitated pronunciation" guide, which replaces German sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfect your pronunciation - at home or on the go.Whether you're learning German for work, a future holiday, or because you're interested in languages, this course is the perfect place to start. Learning German has never been so easy!

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Capture the delicate beauty of the great outdoors with this enchanting collection of stickers.Page after page of this book is packed with beautiful vintage drawings of creatures that soar, flutter, and glide.Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand bird- and insect-themed stickers, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.

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Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings have evolved.The perfect guide to vexillology for anyone interested in the origin, history, and symbolism of flags. Inside this flag book, you'll find:- Highly detailed full-colour flag illustrations for each main entry - Comprehensive text explaining the significant elements of their design, colours, symbols, and insignia.- Beautifully illustrated introductory spreads that trace the history of banners, standards, and flags and explain the terms used to describe them- Sections on signal flags and flag protocol, as well as a concise glossary of terms- A flag identification guide and alphabetical flag directory to enable easy navigationA wonderful gift for flag enthusiasts! This guide to flags helps you identify flags and understand their symbolism. Learn about how flag designs have evolved over centuries and decades and how to identify flags by their distinguishing features. This educational guide to flags details more than 400 examples and covers everything from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art.Find out what makes the US stars and stripes so unique and the ancient medieval cantons of Switzerland noteworthy. Detailed notes and annotation reveal the origins, design development, and significance of colours, symbols, crests, and coats of arms and the reasons for recent changes to the flags.

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Learn how to spot your favourite animals, insects, birds, and plants! This guide book will show you where to look for over 250 different species. Britain and Northern Europe are brimming with wildlife and interesting plants waiting to be discovered! This nature book for children will open up their eyes to the magical world around them and encourage them to become real nature experts. Nature Spotter (previously known as the Book of British Nature) is a wildlife encyclopedia and perfect for curious children aged 7-9 years old. Inside this pages of this nature book you'll discover: - Guidance for readers on exploring the world around them in an environmentally friendly way- Stunning photography, dynamic designs and beautiful illustrations on every page - Feature boxes with information on both how to be a wildlife spotter, as well as details on animal habitats, providing in-depth informationWhat birds can you hear right now? What trees are growing at your school? Where do badgers hide during the daytime? Nature is bustling everywhere and all we need to do is open our eyes and ears to see the wonderful wild world that surrounds us. This fun and colourful field guide points out all the different species that can be found in Britain and Northern Europe; how they live, what they eat, and how to identify them. Little nature spotters will be delighted to discover animals that live in town, on the coast, in freshwater, and fields. Learning the distinct characteristics of each creature and then identifying them will become a source of fun and learning when at home and travelling!

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Put your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family. Bursting with fascinating facts to boost your trivia knowledge, whatever your specialist subject or your nemesis topic, The Big Quiz Book is perfect for home entertainment and virtual pub quizzes. You won't be able to put it down!

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