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A gift box of 20 cards featuring 5 plant portraits, with envelopes, this pack includes all five beautiful card designs. Buy all three items as a set, for notecards of various sizes or purchase items individually. Each stunning photographic portrays a delightful image from nature. Simple descriptions on the back of each card give cultivation advice for each featured plant.

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This is an inspired collection of original quinoa recipes that make the most of this amazing superfood. An informative introduction covers the story of quinoa, where it is cultivated, its nutritional properties and how to use it to maximum effect in a healthy diet. It shows how to utilize the incredible properties of this gluten-free 'pseudograin' in recipes such as Granola with Fig and Date Compote, Seared Malaysian Scallops on Black Chilli Quinoa, Bean Jambalaya and Mocha Brownies. Rich in protein, cholesterol-free and low in fat, the vibrant, tasty recipes in this book will help you radically improve your eating habits. Each recipe has a full nutritional breakdown so you can see exactly what the benefits of quinoa are. Native to the Altiplano people of South America, quinoa was a valued food of the Incas, who began growing it over 7000 years ago. Still cultivated in Peru and Bolivia but also in Colorado, Canada, Europe, Kenya and India, it has proved itself to be an adaptable and hardy crop, valued as a gluten-free food, superior to any other cereal; low in fat, cholesterol free, a good source of minerals and vitamins, and rich in protein. This book offers every conceivable way to use this fantastic food in appetizers, soups, main courses, side dishes and desserts that are packed with vibrant tastes. Whether you want a quick and easy family lunch or a striking and impressive dinner party dish, this book offers a nutrition-packed recipe for every occasion, illustrated in over 320 photographs.

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This title shows you how to create beautiful and decorative pieces in the folk art tradition, with 35 projects. It is a historical and practical exploration of folk art, including interior decoration and craft ideas, illustrated with 300 inspirational photographs. It includes projects from traditional quilts and hooked rugs to decorations for walls and furniture, using crafts ranging from wood carving to punched tinware. You can learn how to use original techniques to cut or pierce tin, sew decorative samplers and bed covers, paint fabrics and wooden items, and create stunningly simple pattern motifs for surfaces around the home. You can make a painted sewing box, chair or bridal chest; sew an alphabet cot quilt, an applique cushion cover, a cross stitch pincushion or a sampler; or create a carved wood spoon rack or rocking cradle. Crafters and home decorators have long been delighted by the charming appeal of folk art effects, which are simple to achieve without special materials or training. This book explores and celebrates the pleasure of creating beautiful pieces for the home that have a practical purpose, using traditional craft-making techniques. The book features 35 ideas and functional items, ranging from embroidered or appliqued quilts and cushions, wall and floor coverings with attractive stencil patterns, to carved wooden or metal motifs, such as an Amish Sewing Box or a Pierced and Cut Lampshade. Lavishly illustrated, this book is an inspirational guide to an accessible decorative heritage, which will be treasured by every creative home decorator.

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This title features 15 easy-to-follow experiments for learning fun. You can find out about things that go - including you! You can test the power of gravity, make a pulley, construct your own water wheel, and much more. Lively photographs and illustrations show children carrying out the practical projects in simple stages, making learning accessible and fun. A detailed glossary explains all the science terms used. It is perfect for home or school use by 5- to 7-year-olds. It includes safety instructions for children and guidance notes for grown-ups. Why is ice slippery? What are gears? How do running shoes help you to sprint faster? How do you keep your balance? What is wind power? All of these questions and many others are answered in this exciting book, which explores the different aspects of forces and movement. Use pulling and pushing power to move toy trucks, make a lever, and use sandpaper to demonstrate friction. This book introduces younger readers to science in a structured but interesting way. Fun activities encourage young children to explore and learn about the world around them, and complement the scientific points outlined in the simple introductory text.

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This glorious book is all about translating the evocative tastes, textures and traditions of Greek food in your own kitchen.The introductory section opens with a history of Greek cuisine and its regional influences, and then gives full details on how to choose the best ingredients and how to prepare them. The recipe section then offers more than 160 authentic seasonal dishes, both classic and modern - mezedes, soups, main courses, vegetable dishes and desserts. Every recipe is tested for the modern kitchen and uses accessible ingredients. Step-by-step photographs make the recipes easy to follow, ensuring perfect results every time.

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This book offers 500 recipes that will help you create appetizing, sustaining meals without spending a fortune. Buying economical cuts of meat and bulking them with pulses and vegetables gives delicious results, while making more of locally grown vegetables and cheap pasta and rice dishes will save you money. The book offers every kind of dish, from soups and appetizers to meat, poultry and fish recipes, as well as side dishes, desserts, cakes and bakes. A chapter on preserves helps you make the most of seasonal bounty and food from the hedgerow. This volume is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to eat well while staying on budget.

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This book shows you how to make 65 fresh and natural juices for health, vitality and delicious drinking - with a fruit and vegetable guide and 400 photographs. It is a fabulous collection of 65 refreshing recipes for super healthy juices, vital veggie blends, extra exotic coolers and perfect party drinks. You can find the right juice for any occasion from simple Fresh Orange Squash and Ruby Red Lemonade to a Kiwi and Stem Ginger Spritzer and a Broccoli Booster. It offers a comprehensive introduction provides information on ingredients, their properties and health benefits, plus authoritative advice on vitamins and minerals. Cook's tips and variations occur throughout the book. Fresh, homemade juices are delicious, quick and easy to make as well as being packed full of nutrients. This book gives full instructions on how make 65 sensational mixes. A handy reference section gives practical information on juicing equipment, techniques and ingredients. This is followed by the recipe section where you can tempt your tastebuds with Watermelon and Star Anise Fizz and Thyme-Scented Plum Lush, get an instant detox with the Clean Sweep, or revitalize your energy levels with the Veggie Boost.Whether you want a tasty, instant health boost, a sweet treat or a refreshing thirst quencher, this essential guide has everything you need.

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This title features ultra-low calorie recipes to make fast days feel like food days. It is a practical guide to the intermittent fasting diet, with a detailed introduction explaining how to make 5:2 or 4:3 patterns part of your week. It presents 130 recipes containing from as little as 60 calories to tempting platefuls well under 500 calories. Recipes are designed to keep energy up on fasting days, and include smoothies, hearty soups, fresh salads, spicy stir-fries, high-protein main dishes and even sweet treats. It includes food charts and mix-and-match eating plans. The intermittent fasting diet, or alternate day fasting, is transforming lives. It is based on the principle that reducing your daily intake to under 500 calories for selected days a week is a more natural way to eat, as well as a highly effective way of reducing weight rapidly. This book explains how to introduce fasting into a busy lifestyle, work out calorie counts, avoid hunger pangs and manage fast days, with 130 sustaining, healthy and delicious recipes. With nutritionally-balanced dishes that keep you fuller for longer, and make the most of low calorie ingredients, this book makes steady and sustainable weight loss an achievable goal.

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This is the complete guide to successful pastry making, with 135 delicious recipes and all the essential information you need to make perfect pastry every time. It includes recipes for all the types of pastry, from shortcrust and choux to puff, strudel, hot-water crust and filo. It offers practical advice on preparing a range of tasty fillings, and recipes for great pie glazes and sauces.

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This title features 200 fabulous fuss-free recipes for the busy cook, including instant indulgences, healthy snacks, family meals and last-minute entertaining, with over 800 photographs. There are 200 fuss-free recipes: quick and easy cooking for every kind of meal and occasion, with over 800 photographs to guarantee success. How to make clever use of fresh and tasty ingredients to produce delectably quick appetizers, quick-fix lunches, nutritious main courses, irresistible desserts and tempting drinks? This title offers advice on how to create meals with flavour and texture from fewer ingredients, make use of quick-cook methods, minimize kitchen utensils, and rustle up a wide range of simple and speedy accompaniments. Clear step-by-step instructions guide you through every stage of preparation and explain specific techniques, and there is an inspiring colour photograph of every dish. Full nutritional information listed for every recipe makes it easy to work out healthy options for special diets. This is the ultimate guide to producing fast and flavoursome food in a matter of minutes, with delicious recipes that require minimal preparation and cooking time. There are recipes in the book to suit every kind of meal and appetite, from a simple smoked salmon and chive omelette for an indulgent midday lunch, to a quick yet classic dish of mussels in white wine for supper. There are fantastic ideas for rustling up quick but unusual accompaniments, such as creamy polenta with dolcelatte, and perfect speedy party dishes such as chilli-spiced chicken wings. Home-made delights like grilled pineapple and rum cream will leave the frozen supermarket desserts sitting on the shelf.

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Discover how to make 140 fabulous jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and chutneys in this beautiful new cookbook. A fresh, bright contemporary design is complemented by 220 stunning photographs and easy-to-follow instructions.

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This title helps you discover the secrets of a culinary tradition characterized by subtle scents, delicate tastes and elegant presentation. It offers full of tempting recipes that draw on the herbs and spices of the souk, the fresh ingredients of the countryside, and the traditions of the Moroccan kitchen. You can enjoy Casablancan Couscous with Roasted Summer Vegetables, Tagine of Lamb with Crunchy Country Salad, Sauteed Herb Salad with Chilli and Preserved Lemon, and Burnt Mulhalbia with Rose-Petal Jam. This beautifully photographed book is full of recipes that evoke the glorious tastes and textures of traditional Moroccan cooking - its exciting use of ingredients, its sweet and spicy combinations, its careful use of petals and flower waters - and places them in a modern context. You can discover tagines of chicken or lamb, enhanced by preserved lemons, prunes and olives. You can enjoy fresh, tangy salads such as Artichoke Hearts with Ginger and Honey, and delectable snacks such as Mini Saffron Fish Cakes. It includes drinks and rich desserts, such as Sweet Couscous with Rose-scented Fruit Compote. Every recipe is clearly explained, and an introduction describes all the ingredients and cooking techniques. Moroccans are well known for their love of wonderful food and generous hospitality, and this book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.

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This is a gorgeous collection of classic Moroccan stews, beautifully presented with more than 150 photographs by Martin Brigdale. It includes step-by-step techniques for preparing couscous, as well as simple recipes for harissa, chermoula, ras el hanout, preserved lemons, smen, and mint tea. It offers rich and aromatic ideas that include Tagine of Monkfish, Shellfish K'dra with Lemon Couscous, Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemon, Tagine of Spiced Kefta with Lemon, and Okra and Tomato Tagine. Clear step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and a mouthwatering image of every finished dish allows you to see what you are aiming to achieve. Full nutritional notes are provided throughout. Ghillie Basan brings together a wealth of experience in the cuisine of North Africa to create this irresistible collection of tagines. It contains something for every taste, including vegetable, fish, shellfish, poultry and meat tagines, as well as basic instructions for couscous, Moroccan spice mixes and other accompaniments. The recipes contain simple method text and inspiring technique photographs, making traditional tagines accessible to every home cook. Advice on equipment is included, and there are plenty of tips and variations to help you get the most of out the book. Try your hand at Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Baked Vegetable Tagine with Harissa Yogurt, or Tagine of Duck with Chestnuts and Pomegranate Seeds. With 150 glorious photographs, this vibrant book will delight every lover of Moroccan food.

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This sparkling collection of fairy tales captures the true spirit of Christmas - a mixture of magic, fantasy and joy. It opens with Hans Andersen's moving story, 'The Book of Fairy Tales, ' and also features two other Andersen tales, 'The Fir Tree, ' and 'The Last Dream of the Old Oak Tree, ' specially translated for this edition. Ruth Sawyer's joyous 'Schnitzle, Schnotzle, and Schnootzle, ' and Alf Proysen's witty 'Father Christmas and the Carpenter, ' are two classic modern tales to stand beside such enchanted favourites as 'The Nutcracker' by E.T.A. Hoffmann, and the Russian legend of 'Babushka and the Three Wise Men.' All are beautifully illustrated by Isabelle Brent, whose gold-leaf pictures glow with seasonal cheer.

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Who wrote Cinderella? It may sound like a trick question but few would immediately think of a French author writing to entertain the court of Louis XIV of France. Although not as famous as other children’s storytellers, Charles Perrault is responsible for writing some of the best-known fairy tales ever told including Puss-in- Boots, The Sleeping Beauty, and Little Red Riding Hood as well as lesser-known stories like Bluebeard, The Fairies, Tufty Ricky, and Patient Griselda. Originally published in the 17th century, the stories of love, revenge, chivalry, magic, mystery and happy-ever- afters continue to be printed to this day, capturing the hearts of new audiences around the world. Folklorist Neil Philip retells the stories without losing any of the original air and excitement, and his accompanying notes to the stories provide fascinating background detail on each fairy tale. This charming anthology has been beautifully illustrated by Sally Holmes, creating a book that children of all ages will cherish.

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Taken from sources that draw on ancient traditions, these tales from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man, have been handed down for centuries by word of mouth. Now retold for a modern readership, with an introduction by folklorist Neil Philip, they will appeal to children of all ages. Read how the lazy giant Tom defeated the giant Blunderbuss and his two dogs Catchem and Tearem; and how King Oisin left the land of youth to return to Ireland only to find himself suddenly 300 years old. At the heart of many of the stories are the mischievous little people (fairies) who create havoc and merriment wherever they go. Enchanting pictures bring the stories vividly to life, making this is a wonderful gift book for any child.

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The wildlife of the rainforest is amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about it. In a supersized yet lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children, whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce flora and fauna of all kinds, including many of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as more unusual species to find out about. Beautiful illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there's a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of even more animals and plants to discover!

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When Isabella the mermaid ventures up to the surface of the ocean, she falls in love at her first sight of the handsome human captain of a sea vessel. When the ship sinks in a violent storm, Isabella saves the captain's life, though he remains unaware that she was even there. If she is ever to meet him again and have any chance of him falling in love with her, she will need legs to walk on land. And so the little mermaid is forced to make a terrible bargain with a sea witch. Will her plan succeed? Read this timeless tale to find out...This large-format book is ideal for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. They will be spellbound by this really big adventure!

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Birds are amazing and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to find out more about them. In a supersized lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce wonderful birds of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known birds children might recognize as well as intriguing and unusual species to learn about. Beautiful large illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there is a bonus at the back of the book with a surprise picture collection of even more birds to discover!

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Perhaps the strongest single force to shape mankind's history and culture, religion is as prevalent and diverse today as ever. This comprehensive family reference book explores the incredible range of faiths and beliefs that have sculpted our society through the ages. Discover the stories and sacred texts that have inspired peoples around the world. Compare and contrast the answers that different religions offer to some of our most burning questions: what am I here for, how did the world come to be, and what is there waiting for us at the end?

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This delightful book will be enjoyed by young children everywhere! There are fun rhymes and simple and heartwarming stories, illustrated by a variety of artists. Read about the first ever teddy bears' picnic, and find out what Benjamin Bear is best at. See what happens when Baby Bear runs away and gets lost in the jungle, and learn what makes toys the most fun. The tales are just the right length for sleepytime reading, and the collection concludes with a bedtime-themed story to help little ones to settle at the end of a busy day.

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Since humans first walked the earth, mankind has battled with nature to stave off sickness and prolong life. But imagine what it was like to be unwell in the days before the development of anaesthesia, antibiotics or microsurgery. Discover which plants and animals were used in early medical practice, and how the anatomical studies of the Middle Ages revolutionized our understanding of the human body. Learn how the terrible Black Death ravaged Europe, and how today's sophisticated technology has increased our capacity to cure disease.

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This combined sticker and coloring-in book provides a charming visual introduction to first simple words. With Isabel Clark's carefully selected vocabulary and delightful outline drawings by Jenny Tulip, the pages can be colored in by the reader, using crayons, pencils or magic markers, and then finished off by placing the special full-color stickers within each scene. The stickers are reusable, so children will be able to complete the pages many times over, or use the stickers to create their own books, games and posters.

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Find out about the costumes and weaponry of Europe's crusading knights, and take a glimpse at the fearless Samurai warriors of Japan. Meet the humble laundry maid, the elegant lady, the blacksmith sweating in his forge, and the young squire learning to joust and fight. Step-by-step projects allow you to don a knight's helmet, make a working trebuchet, and much more. Fantastic photographs and detailed illustrations bring the world of knights, tournaments, battles, sieges and heraldry to life, and make a perfect fun learning book.

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On the continent of Africa, millions of years ago, human-like creatures walked the earth for the very first time. Rediscover their prehistoric world and find out what it was like to live through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, and how the first settled communities grew up. Did you know that the earliest pottery was invented in Japan around 12,500 years ago, or that Neanderthal people buried their dead with ritualistic ceremonies? Learn about this and much more in this fascinating reference book for 8- to 12-year-olds.

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This is an exciting investigation into the most powerful predator in the ocean, shown in more than 200 images. It offers an in-depth coverage of every aspect of these creatures' natural history. It provides dramatic images from renowned wildlife photographers show sharks in action, while detailed illustrations reveal the complex inner workings of a shark's body. It includes exciting features throughout the book focus on particular topics - see the blue shark hunting its prey and the lemon shark giving birth to live young. It is perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds, for home or school use. Sharks are some of the most intriguing creatures in the sea, and here you will find out all about their infinite variety, basic instincts and survival skills. It helps you to compare the awesome jaws of the great white shark with the filter-feeding habits of the whale shark, the largest fish in the world. It shows you to discover how hammerheads detect and track their prey and how the weird-looking wobbegong becomes invisible. This book makes learning about natural history exciting and accessible, bringing the subject to life with action-packed photography and informative text.

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My First Reading Book. This is an illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format - ideal for use in show-and-tell. Janet Brown's fresh and lively storyline is designed to appeal to youngsters, with appropriate vocabulary for those who are learning to read by themselves. Interactive pages and an odd-one-out puzzle at the back of the book encourage literacy and observation. It is an enchanting retelling of a timeless fairy tale, with bright and imaginative paintings by Ken Morton. Gepetto the woodcarver longs to have a son. One day, he makes himself a wooden puppet in the shape of a boy, which he calls Pinocchio. That night, while Gepetto is sleeping, a fairy brings Pinocchio to life. He is still made from wood, but the fairy promises that he can become a boy if he remains honest, brave and unselfish. Will Pinocchio succeed...? This classic story is retold for a new generation. It is illustrated with engaging images throughout, and uses simple vocabulary and familiar language that children can easily follow and enjoy.

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This book lets you search for pictures in eight exciting scenes. It is an exciting illustrated puzzle book in a large, fun format - great for use in show-and-tell. You can seek out a cement mixer in the middle of a jumbo traffic jam, a boy with a hot dog at a theme park, and Cuthbert the orange and black striped cat in every scene. Other settings include a farmyard and a train station. It concludes with a spot-the-difference game, and details to look out for again in the preceding pages. Are you ready to play the Fun to Find Busy Places Picture Puzzle Challenge? The eight busy scenes in this big book are packed with people, animals, objects and shapes to see and search for - from Cuthbert the cat who has crept into every picture, to a pink backpack at the airport and a pirate with an eye-patch in a fairground! Locations include a construction site, the docks and the heart of a bustling town. Readers are also challenged to search the scenes again, for elements such as a flying saucer, a lost sheep, and cut-out sections of pictures.

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This book comes with over 50 reusable stickers. All young children love playtime, and they will be thrilled by all the exciting sticker games they will discover in this fun picture book. Here are toys, everything from a bright green cuddly frog to a loud round drum - and can you find more playthings to put on the shelf? There are exciting places in which to play, including a sandy beach, the playground and in water - add some bath toys for Alice to play with. It is full of action photographs of children, their toys, and other everyday items for youngsters to identify with. Reusable stickers mean that readers can repeat the play-and-learn experience time and time again. It is a themed word-and-picture book that makes early learning fun. Can there possibly be a more enjoyable subject for a sticker book than playtime? Here youngsters will find lots of pictures and stickers of playthings, play areas and kids playing games. They will delight in decorating the sandcastles with windmills, putting the toy cars and trucks on the road, finding the winners of the wacky races, and all the other sticker activities.The stickers are reusable, so youngsters can think about the concepts and develop skills again and again, or use the stickers to make their own pictures, stories and games.

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This title comes with over 50 reusable stickers. You can see which things are the same size, compare big and little things, thick and thin things, long and short things, wide and narrow things - and have fun spotting things that are completely the wrong size! You can find ten tiny seashells, seek out the same-size strawberries, decide whether the ball is too big for the racket, and other sticker-based challenges. It is full of action photographs of children, animals, food and toys that youngsters will enjoy looking at. Two pages of stickers include pretty flowers, bright marbles, cute kittens and playful puppies. The bright pictures interact with the simple text to help develop skills. It is a fun introduction to sizes for young readers, which entertains as well as educates. This themed word-and-picture book makes it really easy to learn. Packed with fun, bright photographs, stickers and games, it will teach young children all about different sizes. They will delight in finding the biggest doll, building the tallest tower, choosing the tiniest tomato, serving a party cake that is far too big for its plate, and all the other simple sticker puzzles.The stickers are reusable, so young readers will be able to complete the activities again and again, and use the stickers to create their own books, posters and games.

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This is a simple yet detailed introduction to the incredible world of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Did you know that Maiasaura was the length of a bus, or that the bite of Tyrannosaurus rex was twice as powerful as that of a lion? Stunning illustrations by Graham Rosewarne bring more than 50 of these magnificent beasts back to life. It is designed for children and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean padded cover and sturdy board pages. It includes a handy pronunciation guide to the dinosaurs' names - everything from Albertosaurus (al-ber-toh-saw-rus) to Velociraptor (vel-o-si-rap-tor)! Children are never too young to enjoy looking at and learning about dinosaurs! Here they can see and read all about the massive plant-eater Brachiosaurus, which was as tall as the trees and as heavy as 12 elephants; the enormous wingspan of the flying Quetzalcoatlus, which made it as big as a small aircraft; and Ankylosaurus, which was the size of a tank and was protected by bony plates and spikes. Sturdy pages, clear illustrations, and simple text make this book the perfect primer on these amazing creatures and the world in which they lived.

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This book helps you discover the exciting world of chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos and more, with over 200 pictures. The lifestyles, environments and physical characteristics of great apes are captured in accessible text, dramatic wildlife photographs and detailed illustrations. You can visit remote but threatened habitats, from the misty mountains of Africa to the dark and dappled rainforests of South-east Asia. Focus features zoom in on detailed areas of ape existence, such as how chimpanzees use tools, and what life is like for a baby orangutan. Myth boxes collect the most popular stories about great apes from all over the world. 'Did You Know?' spotlights provide instant, amazing-but-true facts about these remarkable primates. This amazing book investigates all four groups of great ape living in the wild - bonobos, chimpanzees, mighty gorillas and shaggy red orangutans. Drawing interesting comparisons with other members of the primate family, it provides a fascinating insight into every aspect of great ape life.Here you will discover the meaning of gorilla belch, the peace-loving ways of the bonobo and the special physical attributes of all the different species that help them to survive in the wild. With this book, you can explore an entire planet of the apes!

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This book offers an in intriguing insight into the lives of brown bears, polar bears, black bears, pandas and others, with 190 exciting images. You can explore the amazing world of bears - how they survive and where they live, from the Arctic tundra and mountain slopes to scrub desert and tropical forest. It is packed with more than 190 stunning pictures from renowned wildlife photographers and artists. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a bear's powerful body. Myth boxes explore the many popular stories about these creatures, including Baloo in The Jungle Book, Goldilocks and the three bears, and Winnie the Pooh. It contains all the bear facts - a book to delight and inform 8- to 12-year-olds, at home or at school. From the fearsome grizzly of North America to the giant panda in the remotest regions of China, bears have long captured the human imagination. You can discover how they live, examine the differences between the species, and learn how they cope with their diverse habitats.Special focus sections allow you to observe detailed aspects of bear and panda life, such as the giant bears of Kodiak Island and how polar bear migration regularly brings a town in Canada to a standstill. Meanwhile, 'Did You Know?' features provide quirky facts that will amaze and amuse.

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Gaze between the trees of a gloomy forest, push open the door to a run-down cottage, and peer through the green smoke that rises from a bubbling cauldron...In this book, three-dimensional layered pages enable youngsters to explore all the spooky illustrations. With a warty witch, a ghoulish ghost, a scary skeleton and cobwebs galore, the frights just keep on coming! It is an ideal book for (brave) 3- to 7-year-olds. Little Tilly is too shy to make friends at her new school. She even blushes when two friendly girls from her class, Freya and Ellen, chat to her at the auditions for the school play, a ghost story set during Victorian times. However, when she sees Freya, Ellen and two other children stumbling into trouble in the nearby woods, Tilly and her little dog Spike bravely step in to help. Tilly's classmates open the door of an old cottage to reveal a dark, cobweb-strewn hallway. Inside is another door, with stone steps leading down into a basement. They cannot believe the sight that meets their eyes! It's a witch's den, with a large cauldron and shelves full of potions. Can Tilly come to the rescue of her new friends - and finally find a way to step into the spotlight...? Young readers will be enthralled by this gripping tale, and the detailed pop-up illustrations will take them right into the heart of the adventure.

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The books in this series take young readers back to times long ago, through fascinating facts and practical projects designed to help them understand the civilizations and peoples of early history. Each book includes pictorial timelines and fact boxes.'

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