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Bursting with animal facts for kids, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals everything kids want to know about the animal kingdom. From tiny critters that live on the jungle floor to giant creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean, First Animal Encyclopedia reveals the mysteries of the animal world.Watch animals in action, investigate their habits and find out their habitats in this first animal encyclopedia. Kids will learn all about different animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects and fish through beautiful colour images, quirky "Did you know" fact boxes and engaging "curiosity quizzes" make learning engaging and exciting. DK's First Reference is a great for children who want to explore the world around them.

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Zoom off into the galaxy and investigate all the planets, from Earth to Mars with First Space Encyclopedia. Packed full of stunning photography, quizzes and amazing facts, children will become space experts in no time. Covering everything from observatories and rockets, to the solar system and the death of stars, children will discover all about space and space travel.The First Space Encyclopedia is the perfect first reference book for children.

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A compelling visual guide to the history of the military!Travel through time and explore 5000 years of weaponry in stunning detail with this riveting military book - from the spears and swords of ancient times to the guns and grenades of modern warfare.This beautifully illustrated definitive military guide charts the evolution of battlefield technology. Here's what you'll find inside:- It includes objects taken from collections that are not available to the public or have never been photographed before- Features comprehensive catalogues of the key weapons, armour, equipment, and military technologies of each period, along with full specification details and information about special features- Includes stunning close-up "virtual tours" on subjects as diverse as a Roman fort, a medieval castle, a WWI trench system, a WWII tank, and a modern aircraft carrier, to name a few- Narrative spreads and timelines provide historical context for the emerging use of, or key shifts in certain technologies, explaining their impact on troops, tactics, and fortificationsThe Military History Book profiles key arms and armaments and conveys technologies and tactics across hundreds of pages of dramatic photography and accessible text. Find out how war is waged between battleships at sea, tanks on the battlefield, and fighter planes in the skies. Climb siege towers, drive chariots, enter medieval fortresses, fly unmanned drones, and detect stealth bombers.You will also experience virtual tours of iconic vehicles, including the T-34 Tank, the Lockheed F-117 Stealth Bomber, and the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Uncover military history from iconic battles, leaders and weapons of war that changed the course of history and shaped our modern world.This engrossing visual account of military history builds on the bestselling, international success of Weapon, Battle, Soldier, and War, and is an essential purchase for all military enthusiasts or anyone intrigued by the history of military warfare and weaponry.

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Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting journey across land, sea and sky. Have you ever wondered what the very first car looked like? Or what weird and wonderful animals people used for transport in the olden days? Ever heard of wing-walking? Or record-breaking racing cars? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Our World In Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes may be the book for you! Explore the incredible world of automobiles, aviation and more, from mini motors to modern warships, helicopters to high-speed trains, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 perfect for young transport enthusiasts. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -A highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes-Timeline spreads tell the story of transport from the first wheel to the latest hybridsThis captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some of the world's meanest machines as well as the most fearless riders in action! , The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your ships, shuttles, planes, monster trucks and more, as well as modes of transport you may have never seen of heard of before!This terrific transport encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this cool car book an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers 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 Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, understand the inner workings of the animal kingdom with Animal Book and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.

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A fun sticker activity book for kids to accompany the release of Disney’s WishFollow Princess Asha and her goat Valentino on an epic starlit adventure in Disney’s Wish with this book packed with stickers.This fun activity sticker book features images and artwork from Disney’s movie Wish. Wish upon a star and celebrate Disney’s 100th year with all the key characters, locations, and moments and relieve the movie magic with more than 100 stickers.Disney Wish: The Ultimate Sticker Book will help kids relive the wonder of Disney’s newest movie. Fun stickering activities will keep kids aged 5–7 entertained for hours, and, with more than 100 stickers, there are plenty of extra stickers, too.©Disney

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Celebrate the wonder of Disney in its 100th year in this platinum collection of vintage stickers. Capture and keep the magic with Disney characters from across ten decades of history, including icons Mickey and Minnie, Disney Princesses, Pixar characters such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and Disney Animation stars such as Winnie the Pooh.Page after page of this book is packed with beautiful vintage artwork of characters that entertain, delight, and bring back precious memories. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand stickers, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, and enjoy this exquisite anniversary book as a centenary celebration keepsake.©Disney

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The ultimate pocket-sized guide to more than 200 of North America’s feathered residents. Can American dippers stay underwater for as long as half a minute? Why does the golden eagle have feathered legs while the bald eagle’s legs are bare? Is the long-legged, scrappy roadrunner truly able to run circles around a rattlesnake? Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find species in woodland or someone curious about the feathered visitors in your own backyard, you can look for answers to all these questions and more in this pocket-sized guide to many of the birds in North America. From the common American robin to the elusive California condor, the North American continent is home to a rich variety of bird species, which number at more than 2,000. Each one is amazing in its own way, and this fact-filled bird book for kids aged 8–12 helps you learn about many of them. Soar into the pages of this brilliant bird book to explore: - Individual entries on birds, with a caption and accompanying data icons including sex, size, habitats and map- Explanatory spreads delve deeper into bird features and lifestyles, habitats, identifying birds, and helping birds- Birds covered also include tropical species from Central America- Reference spreads at the end of the book provide further amazing facts Organized clearly by the bird order and family, the entries in this book are easy to navigate. Stunning, color photographs are paired with small, bite-sized chunks of information on each species, including bits on body, feeding style, habitat, range, nests, or call. Maps provide information on the seasonal ranges of each bird and useful annotations and data icons – habitat, size, and sex – help you in identifying them. Ideal for the dedicated bird-watcher, this beautiful bird-watching book includes stunning full-color photographs of over birds, revealing each species with unrivaled clarity. The reference pages pack in more data with lists of record breakers and endangered species, as well as many other fun facts. The Pocket Genius series is perfect for all children, whether they are learning about birds or are amateur bird spotters already!

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From earthquakes to satellites, mummies to river monsters, tour the world with this fully updated, action-packed atlas.This ultimate children's atlas brings Earth to life through more than 60 striking, specially commissioned 3D maps that will take you on a fact-filled tour of the world. This awesome educational book for kids allows you to go back in time to see how the continents have evolved, marvel at incredible geographical features, and travel the world's cities and landmarks. Children aged 9+ can explore a whole range of topics, from climate change, pandemics, and endangered animals, to the internet, tourism, and world populations. On this adventure you'll climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, and travel back in time to see ancient wonders in all their glory. You'll come face to face with the deadliest creatures, and dive down to underwater shipwrecks. This earth atlas for children offers: - More than 60 specially commissioned 3D maps that delve into a range of topics, from the animal kingdom to shipwrecks.- An instant understanding of both the subject and its spatial distribution through each map.- A fully updated edition with new content on topics including pandemics, climate change, the internet, world populations, poverty, television, and statues.This impressive visual guide is so much more than just a world map book filled with facts about the world, it's also a vital source of learning, ideal for fact-hungry children to dip into for school projects, and a fantastic addition to any family library. This fully revised edition of What's Where on Earth? is up to date to reflect the world we live in today, putting the latest geographical features, wildlife, cities and landmarks, and historical artefacts on the map.

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An interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning with the help of garden creatures! 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: Garden provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of nature themed fun. Journey through the garden and find all the wildlife and habitats and lifecycles here!Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a bright yellow sunflower growing taller and taller, busy honeybees gathering nectar and pollen, a spotty ladybird on a strawberry plant flower, a frog jumping across some waterlilies, and a cheery sparrow chirping in a cherry tree. Vocabulary about animal habitats are carefully woven throughout, making this board book a fun and easy story about gardens. Inside the pages of this adventure pop-up book, you’ll find:- Hands-on play elements that builds all-round learning skills.- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity.- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.- Rounded edges and chunky board book pages, protecting babies 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 little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development. This interactive book for 0-3-year-olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups helps toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.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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Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life.How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate "good" science from "bad", fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media.With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating facts, How Biology Works demystifies both the core biology that may have eluded us at school, and the cutting-edge life science that makes the news, answering the questions that spark our curiosity.With power to every page, this striking science book:- Is illustrated entirely by specially commissioned, boldly coloured, distinctive, flat, vector graphics that explain each topic clearly and engagingly.- Supports the curriculum up to GCSE, but also includes some higher-level topics and cutting-edge biology that makes the news.- Uses clear, distinctive, eye-catching graphics to make even complex biology easy to understand.-Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject.Building from life's fundamental ingredients, such as carbon and water, the book explains chemical processes in living cells, controlled by the ultimate biochemical, DNA. It shows how DNA is made of units called genes, which are shuffled in each generation of offspring, leading to variation and evolution. It covers topics from school biology, such as how plants work and how animals, including humans, work, and goes on to ecology and biotechnology.Beyond school science, however, it covers the background to the latest medical technology and biotechnology: how gene therapy works, what stem-cell research is achieving, and how our immune systems, boosted by vaccines, are in an arms race with ever-mutating viruses and other pathogens.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?How Biology Works is part of DK's widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you've never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there's a plethora of knowledge to discover!

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Hands-on fun for you and your toddler as you meet everyone on the farm!Introducing 'My First Farm', a brand-new adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring a farmyard full of fun animals for them to explore and love. This engaging board 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 different farm animals and the noises they make along the way. Celebrate your child's curiosity, as they uncover: -Over 180 colourful photographs of farm animals, vehicles, crops and more for little ones to look at with corresponding word labels for them to learn-Content divided into 13 distinct subject areas so children can easily turn to their favourite aspects of the farm-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.So, what noise does a cow make? What's that chugging noise coming from the field? What is a baby sheep called? Your child will be able to answer all of these questions and more with this vibrant board book, a must-have volume for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 to encourage early learning and help your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills.Each section of this engaging and educational book is dedicated to different things you can find on a farm, such as baby animals and different crops. There are easy to read labels so your little one can practice sounding out the words with you. The interactive book encourages children to match the animal with their corresponding sounds, choose their favourite farm animal and distinguish the names of key farm animals from their babies. This delivers a rounded early learning reading experience for young children, whilst they have fun too!The book has strong board pages made especially for young children. The chunky tabs, on the top or the side, are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Nursery school children will be able to quickly recognise the picture on the tab which will take them straight to the page with their favourite animal! Whether it's chasing chickens around the farm or chugging along on a tractor, your little one can bring all the farmyard fun to life in this inspiring board book. 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 collection. With over 15 titles in the collection, 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 Baby Animals and have a fun day out at the zoo with My First Zoo. Learning has never been more fun!

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This easy-to-use RSPB pocket companion to European and British birds is the ideal field guide for novice birdwatchers and experienced birders alike.From frequently seen garden birds to some of the more elusive birds of prey, discover over 300 species of bird found in the UK and Europe with RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe. Learn all about birds from their calls and feeding behaviour, nesting habits and habitats, and differences in plumage. Crystal clear photographs bring the birds on the page to life, and notes on distinguishing features will help you identify different species of bird wherever you spot them. Maps show where and when you're likely to see each species, further aiding identification. This edition also includes a web link, where you can hear common bird songs and calls to make identification even easier. This handy book is perfectly portable, making RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe the perfect companion for taking out in the field.

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All the core national curriculum maths topics in one book, an accessible, and indispensable guide for students, parents, and educators.Covering topics from probability to statistics, algebra to geometry, this study guide is what every young, budding mathematician needs to succeed in maths - both at home and in school.This maths book is the perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision. Inside students will find:- Key concepts are shown in visual form and summarised to just one 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 memorise- "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 topicsSuper Simple Maths is designed for learners between the ages of 11 - 16. Each maths topic in line with the national curriculum is simplified into manageable, bite-sized chunks explained using colourful, engaging diagrams and graphs. Perfect for visual learners, this guide brings maths clearly into focus, making mathematicians out of even the most reluctant of students.Instructive information panels use real-world examples to make maths 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.DK's Super Simple series of educational books cover a range of topics from Super Simple Physics, Super Simple Chemistry to Super Simple Biology. Each book contains colourful, engaging, diagrams, simple explanations and exam revision questions - perfect for students, teachers, and parents alike.

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Jump in your cab and learn all about these mighty machines with Tractors Sticker Encyclopedia, the perfect gift for every tractor fan! Children can have fun matching the different tractors to their descriptions. Tractors old and new are included - from steam-powered tractors to today's major movers. Feature pages give kids extra information about some of the most fascinating tractors, including huge American prairie tractors and small and nimble city tractors. There are double-page scenes of farmland, prairie and forest to let kids create amazing scenes with their extra stickers, while topic pages teach children about key jobs that tractors do, such as harvesting, foresting, and clearing snow.

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Explore the human body like you've never known before with this ultimate kid's guide to what goes on under our skin. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the human body as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of these fascinating and complex machines we know as our bodies!This charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: -Packed with facts, charts, infographics and illustrations that cover the human body head to toe.-Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.-Crystal clear text distills the key information.-DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information.This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, with a unique head-to-toe approach which makes the complex structure of the human body both appealing and accessible for curious young readers. Jam-packed with fun facts about the human body, including creative CGI artworks that can be rotated and animated to bring the aspects of this body book to life! Curious children can take a look at the life of a cell, discover the digestive system, and learn all about record-breaking bodies!Explore, Discover And Learn!DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! uncovers the marvels of our body in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about the human body, including a closer look at each bodily system, such as the nervous system, muscle system and more, and exploring a timeline of medical milestones, you can spend quality time exploring the wonders of the human body with children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid's encyclopedia is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there's an encyclopedia for everyone!

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Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art 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 Art in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Art 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 Art, with:- More than 80 of the world's most remarkable artworks- 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 Art Book is a captivating introduction to painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art - from ancient history to the modern day - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 80 of the world's most groundbreaking artworks by history's most influential painters, sculptors and artists, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Art Questions, Simply ExplainedThis fresh new guide examines the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more! If you thought it was difficult to learn about the defining movements, The Art Book presents key information in a clear layout. Find out about subject matters, techniques, and materials, and learn about the talented artists behind the great works, through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Art 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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A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's Key Stage 1 curriculum, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:- Read hundreds of exciting facts- Learn all about amazing animals, people, and places- Discover the wonders of our incredible planet, and moreOur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with stunning photography and lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for homeschooling, a bedtime story, shared reading or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is part of the educational kid's book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.Shortlisted:- The School Library Association Information Book Award 2017- Best Children's Book in the Junior Design Awards 2017

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Unlock the secrets of LEGO® building and create new worlds with your imagination.Your guide to becoming a LEGO master builder. LEGO® Awesome Ideas is for LEGO® fans, no matter their age, wanting to test and challenge their creative building skills. With hundreds of awesome ideas to choose from, ranging from beginner LEGO builds to more advanced creative models.A fun activity that stimulates creativity and tactical skills. LEGO bricks are to be played without limitations and this building guide is here to inspire you. This LEGO instructions book explores the endless possibilities you can create with your own LEGO brick collection. It's up to you, show off your building skills or add amazing creative models to your own LEGO world.Are You Ready For The Most Awesome LEGO® Building Adventures Yet?Learn through visual tips, step-by-step guides, creative model ideas and pro building techniques shown throughout the book. The LEGO® Awesome Ideas book includes detailed illustrations on how to build amazing real-world models like fleets of mini robots, magical castles, a LEGO® birthday cake, space vehicle constructions, and even a realistic-looking LEGO mobile phone. Journey through six incredible worlds bursting with hundreds of approved fans' LEGO ideas and building tips. This book helps you create your own amazing models with step-by-step guides that unlock the secrets of great LEGO building.This LEGO book is based on 5 different LEGO themes:-Outer Space-The Wild West-Fantasy Land -The Real World -The Modern Metropolis With creative model ideas and visual tips and techniques, LEGO® Awesome Ideas will inspire everyone from beginners to accomplished builders.An International Literary Association - Children's Book Council Children's Choices List SelectionLEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2015 The LEGO Group.

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Simply all you need to know to learn to sewKeen to take up sewing but don't know where to start? This clear, concise guide shows you what other sewing books only tell you. The ideal sewing book for beginners, it takes you through the basics, from threading a needle to hand-stitching and embroidery. Then, as you build confidence and skills, you'll master more advanced techniques, from machine-stitching a straight seam, to pockets, zips, and patchwork.??At each stage, you'll find chic sewing projects so you can practise what you've learned: start simple with lavender hearts and a ladybird pin cushion; build up to a tote bag and cheery bunting; then showcase your skills with a zipped purse and the perfect child's skirt.Packed with clear, step-by-step photos and instructions, expert tips and advice, plus help when things go wrong, A Little Course in Sewing will soon have you hooked on this creative, captivating craft.

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Learn more about the beautiful trees around you with this identification guide, perfect for beginners, featuring over 150 common British and European species.If you want to know the difference between a Serbian spruce and a silver birch or how different trees change through the seasons then What's that Tree? is the ideal guide for you. Species overviews show you what to look for where and related trees are shown side by side for quick comparison and identification.Clear photography of leaves will help you to directly compare the tree you're looking at with those in the guide and will assist you with specific features of the leaf to help identify the tree. This quick-reference guide also includes information on bark, flowers, and seeds.The perfect pocket guide for beginners but also a handy reference for the more seasoned naturalist, What's that Tree? will help you to become an expert tree-spotter in no time.

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Introducing Complete Cat Care - a one-stop guide combining everything you need to know about cats in one practical manual.It's no secret that a happy cat is a healthy cat, and this guide offers everything you need to keep your cat in peak mental and physical condition. Jam-packed with expert advice to nurture your feline friend from kittenhood to old age, you can uncover essential guidance on cat behaviour, getting your first cat, as well as advice on feeding your cat and top tips on cat grooming.Dive straight in to discover: -Clear step-by-step photographic sequences show you how to groom your cat and how to administer basic first aid for ease of reference. -Quick reference checklists help you to identify health issues so you can deal with them promptly-Offers expert guidance from an experienced veterinary consultant Featuring a comprehensive health section with a complete guide to common and more serious cat disorders, with advice on how to treat your cat, and when to consult a vet, as well as post-operative care and basic first aid tips. Discover a start-up section on choosing your kitten or cat, what to look out for, and introducing your new feline friend into your home. From early kitten care to breeding and pregnancy, balanced diets to training and fun, this all-encompassing cat book has something for everyone to discover, whether as a first-time cat owner or a confident kitty enthusiast!The clear, informative illustrations and lively reliable text make this cat book a must-have volume for cat owners looking for a comprehensive guide on feline health.

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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: Farm Friends 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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Know, grow, and create beautiful bonsaiStep-By-Step Bonsai is the ultimate introduction to bonsai trees, with illustrated step-by-step projects to make bonsai for beginners simple and achievable. With an A-Z directory of bonsai tree care, you'll learn the key techniques needed to create your own beautiful miniature landscapes. Author and internationally renowned bonsai artist Peter Warren has taught and worked all over the world and brings you the best of Japanese bonsai. His expertise will introduce you to the tools you'll need, tips for bonsai tree care, styling ideas and how to get the best from your bonsai plants. A complete 'how to' on planting, propagation, pruning and training techniques, plant care, and siting. Bonsai trees will bring serenity to your garden and make your landscape truly unique, even in an urban setting. With traditional techniques, display ideas and 20 contemporary projects for your miniature trees, Step-By-Step Bonsai uses photographic guides to make growing bonsai easy and approachable.

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An interactive pop up book that teaches children about colours through 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: Colours provide slots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. The bright, vibrant, and always-fun pages will have your child knowing their colours in no time at all. 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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Packed with more than 1500 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting expedition through the wonders of the plant kingdom.Do you know the difference between a tortoise and turtle? Or how freshwater fish find their food? Or exactly the tree of life is connected? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Our World In Pictures: Animal Book may be the book for you! Explore the incredible animal kingdom from micro-organisms to mighty mammals, whilst you discover all about the smallest, biggest, most fierce or fluffiest species on our planet, with this engaging animal encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -A highly visual approach to learning to increase understanding of the natural world-Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes-An introductory tree of life diagram shows how all the different groups are relatedThis captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly wonderful wildlife,, such as tiny tree frogs, military macaws, giant clams and so much more. With over 1500 striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your favourite fish, birds, mammals and more, as well as some lesser known species in the animal kingdom. This amazing animal book includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers 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 Animal Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.

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Big, tiny, crawling or trundling, shiny or fuzzy - explore the wonderful world of creepy crawlies! Is your child at that age where they are starting to ask "why?" This charming board book for kids is for little ones who are just beginning to read. It's packed with fascinating facts about bugs - perfect for encouraging first interests! Inside of the pages of this insect book for kids, you'll find: - Uncomplicated designs and eye-catching images that are easy for young children to absorb- The simple text combines healthy essential learning with genuinely exciting facts that will excite and delight- First Facts are small springboards that visually spark an interest in young children, stimulating their curiosity to encourage early reading skills development How many legs does a millipede have? What do dung beetles eat? Why do spiders build webs? Find the answers to all these questions and more. This educational book is ideal for children interested in bugs - it makes learning fun by introducing concepts with short text and engaging photos to inspire curiosity and encourage early learning. During storytime, parents and little ones can discover why bees make honey, how ants work as a team, and how some beetles glow in the dark! First Facts Bugs is perfect for home reading and is a great way to introduce young readers to the exciting world around them!Look out for other titles in DK's First Fact series. Encourage a lifetime of learning with our range of educational books for kids age 3-5. This series includes First Facts: Farm, First Facts: Dinosaurs, and First Facts: Seasons.

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Potty training has never been so easy, or so much fun, as with this toddler board book for boys. The perfect book to make this toilet training milestone exciting, it features a cool potty-shaped cover and special reward stickers that will make your little one eager to use the potty every single time. The playful rhymes and friendly real-life pictures show your child how to use the potty in clear steps that will aid their understanding and ensure their toilet training journey goes smoothly. Your toddler will transition to pants in no time: say goodbye to nappies boys - it's potty time!

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Potty training has never been so easy, or so much fun, as with this toddler board book for girls. The perfect book to make the toilet training milestone exciting, it features a cool potty-shaped cover and special reward stickers that will make your little one eager to use the potty every single time. The playful rhymes and friendly real-life pictures show your child how to use the potty in clear steps that will aid their understanding and ensure their toilet training journey goes smoothly. Your toddler will transition to knickers in no time: say goodbye to nappies girls - it's potty 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: Things That Go is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn new words and enjoy themselves along the way. 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 touch and feel book for babies with animals found on a farm and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: Farm is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colourful animal-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Read all about the animals found on a farm, such as cows and chicks, and other fascinating objects like tractors and wheat! 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.- Cleary labeled 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 teeth.Learning 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, like the fur of the sheepdogs and the shell of the egg. This touchy-feely book, with its strong, baby-safe cover, makes for an ideal baby gift. 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. 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 I Love You, Baby Touch and Feel Baby Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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From DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide series comes a handy phrase book compiled by experts that is essential for any traveller on the go.Whether you're asking for directions, ordering a meal, or shopping for souvenirs, the illustrated Eyewitness Portuguese Phrase Book is the ideal pocket-sized travel companion for you. Designed to help beginners understand the language and perfect their pronunciation, it is compact and easy-to-use.From conversational basics to more complex vocabulary for transportation, food, shopping, sports, and health care, this guide has got you covered.Inside the pages are "things you'll see" and "things you'll hear" boxes for each theme, giving you detailed tips so you're never stuck looking for the right expression. Supported by a 2,000-line mini-dictionary, this book also features the Brazilian Portuguese equivalents of words, phrases, and sentences for comprehensive learning.For those with a taste for Portuguese dishes, an extensive guide covering the cuisine and methods of cooking the dishes has been provided too!The Eyewitness Portuguese Phrase Book is a fun and quick way to learn Portuguese.

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Become immersed in the captivating locations of Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water within 80 pages of sumptuous artworks to colour and keep.From the tops of the Hallelujah Mountains, through the Na'vi caves, to the depths of the Pandoran oceans, find your favourite characters, flora, fauna, vehicles, and locations here and embark on a mindful colouring adventure of your own.Mesmerising pen-and-ink linework brings the world of Pandora to life in a new way and invites you to colour, shade, and doodle on thick pages that will beautifully enhance your creations in this official colouring book.© 2023 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.

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Bring the animals of the world to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book An Anthology of Intriguing Animals.The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can imagine and there is always more to learn. This book of beautiful tear-out posters will take children on an incredible visual journey through the animal kingdom, with each poster revealing an eye-catching image of a creature from around the world.From tigers and whales to snakes and birds, there is an animal for everyone to explore and marvel at. Every poster is clearly labelled and highlights key features and facts children aged 7+ need to know, so you have a perfectly curated look into the impressive animal kingdom. This colourful animal poster book for children offers:- A unique and fun introduction to the animal kingdom, using posters as a visual aid to help young learners understand and engage with the information.- Each species presented in a remarkable way, capturing them in action or showing intriguing features up-close.- Impressive images taken from An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, a bestselling anthology with beautiful artwork and imagery. This animal poster book will have children and adults alike poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters! Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, with the species' name and profile on each poster to teach kids about every animal. This is simply the best gift for any child who can't get enough of the wonders of wildlife.

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Build your LEGO® skills with this bitesize guide! Become a LEGO® building expert with stacks of facts, tips, and tricks at your fingertips - no previous building experience required! Get out your bricks and be inspired to build your favourite real and fantasy pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, unicorns, and much more. Plus learn to build homes and accessories for your brick-built buddies.Each LEGO Pocket Builder book is packed with images of fun-to-make models, building techniques, advice, and inspiration - plus they are perfectly pocket-sized for building anywhere - even on-the-go. Grab your LEGO bricks and get building!©2023 The LEGO Group.

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Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe. Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics.Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through René Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Judith Butler.Fully revised and updated, with quirky illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a glossary of key vocabulary, The Philosophy Book is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.

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The only book new parents will need for the extraordinary first year of their baby's life. This comprehensive book covers every moment of the first twelve months of your baby's life - from their first moments at home, feeding, and sleeping arrangements, to travelling, building their body strength, and starting to eat solids.A team of expert paediatricians, midwives, psychologists, and nutritionists provide unrivalled detail on everything new parents can expect. This new edition has been updated with the latest medical advice for a new generation of parents, and includes reassuring answers to common questions, offering additional support for whenever you need it. The Month-by-Month Baby Book perfectly complements the bestselling The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book.

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Learn to count at the museum! Little ones can discover numbers through artI went to the museum and I saw... Featuring fascinating objects from the last 6,000 years, young readers can learn to count while discovering Nepalese crowns, Chinese teapots, and Greek gods. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met 123 is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation.Each page features a famous object from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and a number, and the fun memory game at the end reinforces learning. It's the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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When's the best time to visit New York City? When are the Canadian Rockies at their most beautiful? When is the perfect time to go wildlife-spotting in Patagonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more.With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When The Americas highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of the Americas' favourite places - from the frosty fringes of Canada to idyllic Caribbean isles, the vibrant cities of Central America to the epic landscapes of South America. Inside, you'll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to celebrate national festivals, go surfing along wild coastlines or witness spectacular desert blooms. We've included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, tooExtensively revised and completely redesigned, this new edition features beautiful photography, helpful practical tips and alternative times to visit, in case you can't make it that month. So, whether you're looking for travel ideas for a particular season or you're not sure when the best time to visit your destination is, Where to Go When has you covered.Ready to explore the Americas? We'll see you there.

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Discover the wonders of our incredible Universe.This fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding astronomers aged 9+ explore the secrets of space. Using household items, combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, build a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, and make a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse.Packed with photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and attention to detail, Space Activity Lab will make young astronomers excited from the get-go! Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire children's imagination and reveal some of the secrets of space.This children's craft book on space offers: - 19 hands-on projects that appeals to kids aged 9+.- Materials easily found around the home with no specialist equipment needed.- Information boxes full of fascinating facts and panel stories that explain the science throughout the book.- A clear explanation how STEM is involved in creating the project or the results of the experiment.Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM, Space Activity Lab features projects that explore everything from the Solar System to meteorites and from the Milky Way to moon buggies. Design your own orrery to understand how planets orbit the Sun, create a cardboard model to explore the phases of the moon, and for when darkness falls, there's a starfinder section that shows you how to spot incredible constellations in the night sky, from The Plough to Orion.More in the seriesThe Activity Lab series inspires children to get hands-on with learning by creating exciting STEM projects in their favourite subject. If you liked Space Activity Lab, then why not try Dinosaur Activity Lab for budding palaeontologists, Cardboard Activity Lab for eco-friendly recycling fun, or Great STEM Projects experiments for all budding scientists?

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From your molars to your metatarsals, find out how your body works with these flash cards.Learn about 11 systems in the body in this colourful deck of flash cards, designed to help kids learn and memorise different bodily parts and functions.Take children aged 9+ on a tour of the human body, where they can learn about the muscular, skeletal, digestive, reproductive systems - and everything in between! Each part of each body system has its own card, which clearly explains how the different parts work together to keep us alive and healthy. As you read the cards, you'll find answers to lots of questions, such as: What does the lymphatic system do? How many bones are there in our feet? How do muscles work? Why is my blood red?These anatomy flash cards for children offer:- A pack showing 125 body parts, including a huge variety of organs, bones, and muscles.- Photos, detailed illustrations, and fast facts on the body's organs, bones, and systems.- Bold and eye-catching images clearly show each body part, highlighting its function.- Two-sided, laminated cards, packed in a durable cardboard carton.These engaging cards are designed to help you learn and memorise different parts of the body. The front of the card shows a section of the body (such as the heart), and numbered dots point to different sections of the heart (such as the ventricles and the aorta), and there's also a clue to help you name the body part. Turn over the card, and the back reveals the answer, giving you lots of detail, colourful diagrams and illustrations, and fascinating facts about the complex machine that is our body.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?Learn all about a topic, one flash card at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: Human Body 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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Now in Ukrainian.It's a wrinkly, spongy mass the size of a cauliflower that sits in our heads and controls everything we do! Welcome to the world of the brain...What is the brain made of? How does it work? Why do we need one at all? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in this fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain.Filled with colourful illustrations and bite-sized chunks of information, this book covers everything from the anatomy of the brain and nervous system to how information is collected and sent around the body. Other topics include how we learn, memory, thinking, emotions, animal brains, sleep, and even questions about the brain that are yet to be answered. With entertaining illustrated characters, clear diagrams, and fascinating photographs, children will love learning about their minds and this all-important organ.The Brain Book is an ideal introduction to the brain and nervous system. Perfect for budding young scientists, it is a great addition to any STEAM library.

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Learn all the essential facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric life in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids.What was the biggest dinosaur? And the smallest? Are there any animals today that are related to dinosaurs? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Active Learning: Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore different types of prehistoric creatures.Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this dinosaur activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring. This exciting dinosaur activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with different dinosaur species.- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.- In-depth information on dinosaurs , prehistory, and how it all works.This book on prehistoric life for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding paleontologists-in-the-making busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with dinosaur knowledge. About the seriesActive Learning is a series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Active Learning books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

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Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Human Body explores how the fascinating human body works.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of the human body, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of our own bodies from the inside out. Children will be mesmerised as they travel through the amazing human body to learn about the brain centre, muscle power, bony frame, pumping heart, and senses hard at work interpreting and understanding our world. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals processes you take for granted, such as breathing and eating, are shown using detailed illustrations and photography, and explained alongside incredible facts and figures. As you look through the body, you'll also learn about the history of our fascination with how the human body works. Using striking full-colour photographs and illustrations, discover the many complex and incredible systems that keep your body functioning throughout the day.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on our bodies, 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 Human Body introduces the ultimate guide to our bodies, packed with lots of infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. This fun and interactive guide also comes with a giant fold-out wall chart crammed full of body bits and pieces. This all-emcompassing anatomy guide 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. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how 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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Dive into a collection jaw-dropping facts and mind-blowing information about our weird and wonderful world. This weird and wonderful fact book for children will teach them about all kinds of bizarre beasts, incredible places and peculiar phenomena. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-coloured river? Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. This mind-blowing fact book for children offers:- 1,000 jaw-dropping facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.- Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind the weird and wonderful facts.Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories. More in the SeriesIf you like 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts then why not complete the collection? Journey to the Jurassic era with 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts and learn mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth, or discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky with 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts.

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More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!What is the largest organ in your body? What connects the eye to the brain? What is the longest bone in your body? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about the incredible human body. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further. Go for gold and make learning awesome!Kahoot! and the K! logo are trademarks of Kahoot! AS.

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More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!What is the largest butterfly known in the world? What is the purpose of a shell? Which fox lives in the Sahara? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about animals. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further. Go for gold and make learning awesome!Kahoot! and the K! logo are trademarks of Kahoot! AS.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the forces that make amusement park rides go - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Amusement Park is a beautifully designed reader introducing forces and motion through the rides at an amusement park - all the fun of the fair, and forces! 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 what makes their favourite rides go.

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