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This title helps you discover the awesome lost world of the dinosaur. You can go back in time to the fascinating realm of the dinosaurs - more than 60 million years before the first humans existed. It features information-packed landscape pages, suitable for both home and school use. Special feature boxes provide incredible dinosaur facts and figures. There is outstanding artwork throughout, including detailed annotations for the budding dino expert. It is a book that children will want to read again and again. This beautifully illustrated reference book is essential reading for every child with an interest in dinosaurs. It helps them discover amazing facts about these incredible beasts, from the compact Compsognathus to the towering Brachiosaurus. You can find out which dinosaur weighed as much as twenty elephants, and how Stegosaurus had a brain as tiny as your thumb. You can learn about flying reptiles such as Quetzalcoatlus and undersea monsters like the giant predator Liopleurodon. The thematically written text answers many of the questions that children ask, such as "what were dinosaurs really like?" and "why did the dinosaurs die out?" Expertly written, this book reveals the mysteries of how these animals dominated the planet Earth for 160 million years.

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This fantastic book includes every kind of blended drink, from healthy fruit and vegetable juices to creamy, indulgent smoothies and delicious boozy blends for grown-up parties. It features a visual guide to fruits, vegetables and other ingredients that can be juiced, and explains which provide the most nutrients. The 160 recipes range from wonderfully healthy drinks such as Strawberry and Apple Slush to naughty-but-nice blends such as Kiwi and Stem Ginger Spritzer. For special occasions, you can get your party off to a good start with a zesty Lime Mojito. Whatever the occasion, this practical and immensely usable book has just the recipe.

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This title features a selection of delicious recipes that will inspire diabetic cooks and enable them to enjoy food with the family on an everyday basis. It contains recipes for quick snacks, light lunches, substantial suppers and large family meals, and includes a chapter on special occasional treats such as puddings, cookies and desserts. Recipes are full of slow release carbohydrates that are high in flavour, energy and goodness but low on sugar, salt and fat, to make the most of your mealtimes. It is illustrated with over 160 photographs, each of the 75 recipes comes with a complete nutritional analysis and easy-to-follow instructions. This book contains everything you need for a day to day diet that is high on goodness and flavour and low on salt sugar and empty calories. The recipes present a collection of dishes that use a wide variety of ingredients, food types, flavourings and tastes. Here you will find meals that you can cook for every day of the week, simple suppers, healthy lunches, light meals, quick snacks and hearty family dinners. If you are cooking for children they will love many of the traditional favourites in the book, but there are also plenty of original, new and exciting recipes that will inspire the cook to try new ideas and flavours.

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This unique volume represents the wonderfully diverse nature of the American culinary tradition. Over 200 recipes are presented, so you can sample all the food you love in your own kitchen. Learn the secrets of preparing authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Fried Tomatoes, Idaho Beef Stew and San Francisco Chicken Wings, and you don't need to go to a restaurant to enjoy Mexican or Cajun cooking either. From the coast of New England to the Southwestern deserts, from the bayous of the South to the Northwest mountains, or the Midwest plains to the rich valleys of California, this book takes you on a culinary tour of the very best of American cooking.

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This comprehensive practical book will show you how to fight the flab, strengthen and tone muscle, enjoy increased vitality and gain a more positive outlook on life, no matter what your age or current level of fitness. The guide explains how to assess how fit you are and how to get the most from your workouts. One of the main aims is how to improve the strength and efficiency of your cardiovascular system through all the most popular exercises. With personal training plans, you can tailor your exercise regime to your goals, whether you want to lose weight, run a marathon, be toned for your wedding day, de-stress or become fitter and healthier.

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This title features 200 fabulous main dish ideas. It is the complete collection of main-course recipes with over 800 step-by-step photographs. It is the essential guide for dinner parties, special occasions, spectacular entertaining, big events and the times when you need to impress the most. It features classic dishes such as Coq au Vin, Provencal Beef and Olive Daube, Risotto with Asparagus, and Turbot Sashimi Salad with Wasabi. It includes additional quick and easy ideas for superb starters, tempting accompaniments and desserts, to frame a perfect meal with ease. Blending classic and contemporary cuisine, this tried-and-trusted collection of recipes is all you need to host a successful dinner party. Whatever the event, there are ideas here from light lunches and suppers for friends and family to al fresco dining and formal dinner parties. With recipes that draw on many cultures, cuisines and traditions, you can enjoy classic world foods such as Roast Rib of Beef, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Moussaka, and Baked Salmon with Watercress Sauce. With tips on planning, preparation and presentation, table settings and creating the right atmosphere, this is the essential cookbook for everyone who entertains.

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Dream interpretation: Runes; Tarot; I Ching. This is an examination of the world of dreams, and a guide to how we understand their significance. You can learn to interpret your deepest thoughts, feelings and desires by analysing the visionary inner world that is the key to the future. You can use the Tarot to foretell your own destiny by allowing the cards to tune into your worries, hopes and ambitions, and explore how to use runes and the I Ching. This intriguing book studies the world of dreams, their meanings, the symbols they may contain, and how we can use them to access our subconscious. Every culture in every historical period has interpreted the importance of dreams in different ways, but all agree that dreams have vital significance, and could even hold knowledge of the future. Ancient methods of divining dreams, including runes, I Ching and Tarot, are explained and instructions are given on how to use them to interpret your own night-time revelations. With intelligent and accessible text, and illustrated throughout with evocative images, this is an insightful examination of dreams and divination.

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Cleanse and boost your system in just two weeks. Lose weight the simple way, with 90 step-by-step recipes. It helps you how to renew your body and mind, with 500 photographs. It includes recipes range from soups, smoothies and breakfast ideas to sustaining salads, healthy fish and poultry dishes, and tasty desserts, each crammed with nutrients and cleansing properties. It includes a detailed introduction that explains what toxins are, where they are found, and how they can be avoided, as well as checklists of foods that should be included and those that should be excluded during a detox. You can choose from an intense one-week regime or a more comprehensive two-week detox plan. It contains ideas for exercise, complementary therapies and how to detox your home. An ancient therapy that has been used for centuries, detoxing is believed to help the body's natural cleansing process and replenish vital nutrients. The introduction contains a list of symptoms to enable self-diagnosis, guidance on when and when not to detox, tips on how you can boost your organs, advice on suitable exercises and complementary therapies, and a directory of foods you should include and those you should avoid. Menu plans for either a one- or a two-week plan make selecting and combining recipes easy, ensuring that you get the perfect balance of foods every day. Recipes include Lime and Watermelon Tonic, Granola, Fresh Cabbage Soup, Citrus Fruit Salad with Avocado, Pan-fried Chicken with Pesto and Summer Berry Frozen Yogurt. Crammed with invaluable advice, information, and recipes, this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to detox safely in the home.

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This title features 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs. This is a fabulous collection of recipes for shakes and smoothies, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts. Vibrant photography illustrates every recipe, with over 300 pictures, including stage-by-stage images and glorious finished images to help you achieve stunning results. Step-by-step sequences throughout show all the techniques and preparation stages, and provide easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed success. It offers smoothie recipes for every occasion, from healthy to indulgent treats: try wheatgerm Vitality Juice, Immune Zoom, Espresso Crush or Death by Chocolate. Essential information is included on the nutritional benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing. Fresh blended drinks have a seductive appeal - they look fantastic, smell wonderful and taste delicious. They are also quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas, this book introduces creative drinks of all kinds, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious dessert blends. It opens with an essential guide to ingredients and techniques. There follows a superb collection of 75 smoothies and shakes, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes are inspired by every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the Latin American Green Devil.

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The ancient art of tai chi has long-recognised benefits, which range from improved muscular strength to promoting inner harmony and equilibrium. Respected for centuries in China, it has established itself in the West as a simple and accessible aid to coping with the pressures of modern living. This book illustrates the popular Wu style, giving instructions on how to perform the short form with clear photographs. It explains the Taoist philosophy behind tai chi, and how to use energy flow and physical balance to improve your technique, and includes additional sections on working with others, rooting techniques to improve balance, and relaxing and releasing exercises.With help on how to get the most from your practice, this book covers all aspects of the art, from its philosophical background, through to its many therapeutic uses.

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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 insightful book is divided into three sections, each forming part of a 'tree of kindness' that can grow from small beginnings and shelter us from the storms of life. The first section (roots) deals with the foundations of kindness. Section two (branches) outlines five key 'pathways to kindness' that show how kindness operates at a personal level. The final section (fruits and seeds), explores the ripple effects of kindness, extending out from beyond ourselves to our relationships with others. Throughout the book there are plenty of practical ideas and compassion-based mindfulness exercises, for bringing more kindness into your everyday life.

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This book presents a directory of varieties and how to cultivate them successfully. It is an illustrated gardener's guide to the different varieties of shoots, peas and beans, their history and cooking uses. It includes step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing under glass, and harvesting and storing. It offers practical advice on cultivating asparagus, celery, celeriac, globe artichokes, rhubarb, seakale, peas, runner beans, French (green) beans and broad beans. It includes helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur. Shoots, peas and beans are some of the choicest and most delicious of the many vegetable crops available to the kitchen gardener. In this book, the main types are described and illustrated, with useful information about the varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on improving your soil, making compost and preparing the vegetable bed. A section on practical cultivation explains how to grow and care for each type of vegetable, from sowing to harvest.A must for the novice grower, the book also provides information for the experienced gardener who wants to experiment with new varieties.

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In this title, the beauty of embroidery is celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It features over 20 beautiful and original ideas illustrated with over 250 step-by-step photographs. There are comprehensive details with expert technical instruction at every stage. It features a gallery of pieces by contemporary artists. It outlines all the materials, equipment and basic techniques you will need to get started. It provides templates; just enlarge to the finished size. It offers clear instructions for superb projects, such as Seashore Slippers, Horse Brooch, Kimono and a Starry Camisole. The versatility of machine embroidery has enabled designers to update and develop a traditional craft with innovative and truly original results, yet even experienced needle workers can be daunted by using the sewing machine in an unconventional way. This volume explores the technique, with stunning examples to create in both traditional and modern styles. It provides comprehensive instruction for newcomers to the craft, and will inspire the more experienced to experiment with the medium. The book contains 25 pieces that represent a complete course in machine embroidery. Free stitch, applique, cut work, shadow work and open work are all clearly explained, enabling readers to create beautiful and desirable item such as decorative adornments, clothing, bed linen and accessories, while at the same time learning new techniques. An inspirational gallery shows the enormously varied styles that can be achieved with this exciting medium.

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This title features perfect puddings, from the everyday family classics to sumptuous dishes for entertaining. It includes 50 delicious classic puddings from the creamy to the glorious. All the traditional puddings are included, from family favourites, such as Bread and Butter Pudding, to indulgent treats, such as White Chocolate Parfait and Crepes Suzette. Full colour step-by-step photographs clearly illustrate each recipe, ensuring success. An easy-to-follow introduction provides you with all you need to know, from essential equipment to how to make a basic custard. Each recipe has clearly written text accompanied by a picture of the finished dish. For those of us who fondly remember eating rich, gooey, home-made puddings as children, it comes as no surprise to see the traditional pudding making a comeback into fashion. It is a rare thing to find a dish that is greeted with delight by all, but the classic pudding, be it a creamy rice pudding or a sumptuous steamed Christmas pudding with all the trimmings, is such a dish. One characteristic of all good puddings is an inherent simplicity. The recipes featured here use a relatively small number of ingredients and have straightforward methods so that even the most inexperienced of cooks will be producing classics such as Sticky Toffee Pudding and Mississippi Pecan Pie in next-to-no time.

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This is the ultimate practical project book for your furry friend, with catwalk fashions and furnishings, kitty recipes, exciting games and amusements, and even a fun guide to astrology and your cat's horoscope. It includes inspirational craft projects such as coats and collars, delicious recipes to tempt even the fussiest eaters, grooming, massage and aromatherapy techniques, and exciting games to keep your feline companion amused. It offers great food ideas to cheer up your pet's day, such as Sardine Soup, Mouseburger Bites and Rabbit Chasseur. It guarantees healthy pets with bright eyes and bushy tails. Cats are meant to be worshipped, and this book shows how to create the purrfect pet environment for your very best friend. The book begins with ideas for creating dream castles and carriers filled with luxurious soft furnishings. Every moggie wants to look good, and there are easy-to-sew projects such as a tartan winter coat and a high-fashion diamante collar. The book includes recipes that your cat will love, from fish fancies and mackerel munchies to puss poussin. Every feline needs to be pampered, and a wash-and-brush-up guide gives grooming and fur-styling techniques for both short- and long-haired cats, as well as massage tips. A section on games explains how to make paper mice, felt bird toys and a scratching post. There is even a fun guide to astrology, exploring your cat's zodiac sign and personality.

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This title offers fresh recipes for fitness, detox and raw power. This title presents fantastically fresh ways to serve up vegetable vitality in a glass, from healthy detox juices to delectable fruit-and-vegetable fusions or classic coolers. You can energize first thing with Carrot and Ginger Crush or Fennel Fusion, and enjoy daytime delights including Ruby Roots, Mixed Salad Soother or Avocado Cleanser. You can relax at night with chilled-out treats such as Spicy Bloody Mary, Cinnamon Squash or Cucumber, Kiwi and Stem Ginger Spritzer. It offers full advice on choosing and preparing ingredients, and how to use different juicing and blending equipment, plus expert tips on boosting nutritional value, maximizing taste and serving drinks with style. 150 photographs accompany the step-by-step techniques. Nutritional information is provided for every drink. With juice bars springing up on every corner, it seems the demand for all-natural, high-energy drinks has never been greater. Raw vegetable juices score highly for being low in sugar and packed with nutrients. Amazingly versatile, these blends can be made from almost any vegetable you can think of. This superb collection makes the very best of a wide variety of vegetables, from tomatoes, carrots and squashes to fresh greens and shoots. Leafy herbs and spices add taste and zing, while firmed-bodied fruits and the odd squeeze of citrus make perfect partners for many of the vegetables. There are ideas here for breakfast boosters, midday medleys and inspired evening blends. Some of these classic coolers will make excellent non-alcoholic alternatives for dinner parties and outdoor gatherings. Step-by-step techniques are accompanied by 150 photographs, and there are plenty of tips and variations to help and inspire you.

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A well-made sauce can turn the simplest of ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With a little know-how, an understanding of basic techniques and a selection of ingredients you can transform ordinary meals into something special. Fresh, bright and contemporary, this beautiful new book is filled with 150 easy-to-make recipes from around the world. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs of every finished dish, this book offers helpful hints and tips on methods for thickening, keeping sauces warm and recipes for basic stocks. You can also indulge with a variety of sweet sauces for desserts. Whether you are planning a special meal or want to liven up a simple supper at the last minute, this colourful volume has all you need to know to make fabulous sauces.

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This beautifully illustrated book is a wonderful sampler of classic dishes. Explore regional specialities as well as dishes that have become national favourites: pea and mint soup, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, roasted rib of beef, steak and kidney pudding, Bakewell tart, jam roly poly, and fruit trifle. Presented in over 100 beautiful and evocative photographs.

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Truly delectable creations for every day, for special occasions and for sharing with friends, with more than 75 ideas shown step by step and 270 beautiful photographs

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This book helps you discover the secrets of this fresh, fragrant and delicate food, with its South-east Asian and French fusion. You can explore the rivers and deltas of Vietnam, the bustling markets of Saigon and Hanoi, and the celebrations and rich traditions that pervade everyday life. You can enjoy classic street food, such as Singapore noodles and Vietnamese spring rolls, delicious main dishes such as Saigon shellfish curry, or one of the sumptuous sweets, such as coconut sorbet or Vietnamese fried bananas. Vietnamese cuisine is one of the jewels of South-east Asia, with a style of cooking that is a wonderful blend of Chinese and Asian ingredients and the traditions of classic French food. With more than 75 authentic recipes - from the national beef noodle soup, pho, which is eaten morning, noon and night, to pork pate spread on warm baguettes and drizzled with nuoc cham - this book gives you the opportunity to recreate a taste of Vietnam in your own kitchen. Make classic street food or sophisticated main meals, or try any one of the delectable sweet snacks that are enjoyed throughout Vietnam. This beautifully written, stunningly photographed book captures the real taste of Vietnam, and is irresistible for anyone who loves good food.

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This title presents classic dishes from the North-west of Italy. Discover the secrets of the world-famous cuisines of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, in a collection of 65 mouthwatering recipes. This is an insightful guide to the geography, climate and culinary history of each region, exploring the similarities and differences that bind the North-west of Italy together. This fascinating exploration of the typical ingredients of the area includes wonderful foods such as Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh egg pasta, risotto rice, Parma ham and exquisite white truffles. It is illustrated with over 370 beautiful photographs by the award-winning food photographer Martin Brigdale. Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley comprise the diverse North-western corner of Italy. This fabulous new book opens with an exploration into each region of this part of Italy, focussing on their geography, history and food culture. It includes fascinating information about the festivals and celebrations that take place, as well as the typical foods that accompany them. The recipe section contains 65 authentic dishes from antipasto, through the primo and secondo, to dessert. Famous classics are included, such as Minestrone Soup, Barolo Risotto, Salsa Verde and Panna Cotta. Each dish is beautifully photographed and complete nutritional breakdowns are provided throughout. Cook's tips and variations provide extra help and ideas to help you make the most out of each recipe. A celebration of the distinctive tastes and traditions that have shaped the Italian menu, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to learn how to prepare the classics of North-west Italy.

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In this new book, over 60 delicious recipes are divided into chapters on Soups; Appetizers, Dumplings and Side Dishes; Fish and Shellfish; Meat Dishes; and Desserts. The many delectable dishes include Zeppelins (the famous Lithuanian dumplings) with crispy bacon and sour cream, or Latvian Pork and Veal Patties with Sour Cream and Mustard Sauce (kurzemes). For a sweeter appeal, try the Estonian Apple and Almond Cheesecake or Baltic Rye, Poppy Seed and Honey Cookies. The carefully compiled selection by Baltic specialist Silvena Johen Lauta conveys the eating traditions of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Supported with over 300 specially commissioned photographs, the reader can absorb the diverse influences and relish the rustic tastes of these three little-known cuisines.

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Explore the simple, robust and distinctive fare of Slovenia, with over 60 authentic recipes shown in over 300 beautiful specially commissioned photographs

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A retelling of the key events and characters of the New Testament, with context notes and insights into Biblical times, shown in wonderful illustrations throughout.

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A retelling of the key events and characters of the Old Testament, with context notes and insights into Biblical times, shown in wonderful illustrations throughout.

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The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This beautifully illustrated anthology allows the reader to compare and contrast the varied and wonderful stories of how the world was made, from every continent. Some of the classic creation tales include Marduk and the Tablets of Destiny, Five Aztec Worlds, Obtalala and the Hen, and The Cosmic Coconut. Background information to the stories is also included to provide a superb context for young students to understand the subject further. It is a perfect introduction to tales of long ago, and is ideal for project work, school libraries or home study.

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An Irish proverb tells us. "A tale is more precious than the wealth of the world," and judging from the richness of their storytelling traditions, the Celts have always believed this. In In fairy tales, as in music, the romantic artistry of the Celts came to full flower. In this wonderful collection of fairy tales from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, and Brittany, we meet heroes and villains, princes and paupers, enchanting creatures and magical mermaids. Each story has been retold by Neil Philip and display a common Celtic heritage in their love of extravagance and poetry, their quick wit and their daring sense of adventure. Here, retold much as they were around Celtic peat fires a hundred years ago, are the enthralling tales of 'Fair, Brown, and Trembling', 'The Brown Bear of the Green Glen', and 'The Ship That Went to America'. Some of the stories give familiar tales a Celtic twist: 'Duffy and the Devil' is a comic Cornish take on the Rumpelstiltskin story; 'The Black Cat' is a dark and mysterious Breton Cinderella. Others seem new and strange: the doomed love of 'Lutey and the Mermaid', or the mystic rapture of 'The Little Bird'. Perhaps most riveting of call is the Irish tale of 'The Soul Cages', in which a fisherman makes friends with one of the sea-people, Coomara, and uses that friendship to free the souls of drowned sailors, kept by Coomara in lobster pots in his house beneath the waves. Illustrated in watercolour and gold by acclaimed artist Isabelle Brent, these tales are full of Celtic magic.

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The world around us is a source of incredible wonder and amazement to children. This book will reveal and explain how things work, and will respond to youngsters' first questions. It encourages readers to carry out their own practical experiments, instilling real understanding and the excitement and enthusiasm that will carry them into more `serious' science in the future. See how the wind moves a homemade sailboat, how you can hold a glass of water upside down without spilling it, and how to simulate a volcanic eruption with a simple chemical reaction! This is the perfect starter book for ages 3 to 7 - for older readers to use with minimum supervision, or for younger ones to enjoy with adult help. Ten terrific projects to help children learn about science by conducting their own experiments. These introduce and explain very simple ideas in physics, chemistry and the natural world, with activities on themes of light and shade, electricity, water, wind and volcanoes. Find out how mirrors work, tell the time by the sun, make a sound cannon to knock down skittles, and stir up a snowstorm with static electricity! All the experiments are shown in clear step-by-step photographs, and use simple materials and very basic equipment that can be found around the home.

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The Vikings were warlike adventurers with a strong sense of justice, and the high drama of their myths and legends, retold through the centuries, are still as vivid and enduring today. The stories are full of excitement and encompass both broad comedy and heart-rending tragedy. At the centre of the stories are the thunder god Thor, and the frost giant, Loki, Odin’s foster brother, who becomes one of the gods but is never fully accepted by them. Through the tales the themes of love, betrayal, courage and compassion are played out from the dawn of time to the end of the world. Their stories are among the foundation stones of Western culture, and young readers will enjoy these highly accessible retelling of the Norse myths, with stories about the adventures of Odin, father of the gods and his children, the trials and tribulations of the trickster Loki, the rages of the thunder god Thor, and Freya, the goddess of fertility, magic and war who gathers the souls of the warriors slain in battle. Ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves, artist Maryclare Foa’s bold, eloquent paintings capture the excitement, humour and drama of these powerful stories in strong, simple images that linger in the mind.

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Today is Dog's birthday! He has lots of presents to open, all of them wrapped in exciting paper. What could be in the round package? What does the square box contain? Shall we see...? It looks like something red - it is a coat from Dog's owner, Vicky. That will keep him warm while Vicky takes him for a walk! Inside the round parcel is a yellow bouncy ball. This is a gift from Bird. Dog will enjoy playing with this! Meanwhile, Cat has given him a shiny new cylindrical food bowl. Dog unwraps it just in time for dinner! The final present is from Mouse - it's a cosy blue blanket for Dog's bed. With appealing images to look at and talk about, this book is a wonderful aid to learning that little ones will want to return to again and again. It is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves.

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Animals 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 incredible animals of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known animals 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 animals to discover!

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Insects 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 awesome insects of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known bugs 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 bugs to discover!

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This book explores the traditions that have surrounded death through the ages, with particular emphasis on the famous mummies and tombs of Ancient Egypt. You will also find out about Anglo-Saxon hoards, the Aztecs' smiling god of the Underworld, the terracotta soldiers guarding the first Chinese emperor, and the curses that are said to have befallen archaeologists who opened up sacred tombs. Discover how scientists piece together the lives of peoples of the past, and how some bodies have been preserved purely by chance - by natural forces.

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This book helps small children for love looking at pictures of animals - and they will find plenty of them here! This soft-to-touch boardbook encourages little ones to talk and learn about the wide variety of wild animals that live in Australia or in its surrounding oceans. Australia is home to some of the most unusual wildlife in the world - including the brightly feathered rainbow lorikeet, the lithe sugar glider, the cuddly quokka, the bizarre thorny dragon, the spiny echidna, the fearsome Tasmanian devil, the wallaby and the wombat. The book has been designed for young children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with sturdy board pages and big, bold photographs throughout. It includes basic words that complement lively images to encourage the development of early literacy skills. Adults can point to and repeat the simple captions. It offers visually exciting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is an ideal introduction to the world of books. Specially devised to be fun to use, this play-and-learn book will inspire little ones to discover more about wildlife and pick up new words. Look at a goanna lizard going for a walk, an emu with its chicks, and a kangaroo hopping along.See a Nemo lookalike clownfish and a deadly great white shark. Not forgetting, of course, the dingo and the koala. The book's bright design and lively photographs of fascinating creatures make it a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to time and time again.

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Discovering the people and places of long ago. Great cities built and destroyed, wars lost and won, the birth of new religions - this book reveals the forces that shaped our distant past. You can find out about daily life, customs and beliefs, famous buildings and the great thinkers of the day. Detailed maps show the major historical sites of early human development and place them in geographical and political context. The worlds of ancient peoples, from the Sumerians in the Middle East to the Maya in Central America are brought to life with vivid illustrations and photographs. You can journey into the past and explore the first great civilizations. You can discover how they arose and why they declined. You can find out about early settlements, farming, trade, crafts, customs and culture. This book shows how people lived, how they fought and how they organized their societies. Who invented writing? Why were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon built? Did the minotaur really exist? What is a ziggurat? Find out the answers to these questions and many others in this exciting reference book for 8- to 12-year-olds.

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With 9 easy-to-do experiments and 230 exciting pictures, this book tells the history, the science and the technology behind photography and film-making. It investigates all kinds of cameras, with inside-view illustrations of how they work. It features practical projects to do at home that explain the scientific principles, including how a lens works, easy animation, and how to make your own pinhole camera. Fascinating pictures show these devices in action, demonstrating techniques, settings, filters, effects, printing, projecting and how to take great photographs. You can learn about cameras, from film to digital to recording, viewing and editing images. Page by page, the book focuses on a different aspect of the photographic process, from the anatomy of a camera to shutter speeds and what the aperture does. Simple step-by-step experiments reinforce the learning experience - see how light behaves, create a 3D effect, and produce a panoramic shot. This is a completely accessible reference work for keen young photographers, which is sure to be borrowed by like-minded friends and family!

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Baboons, macaques, mandrills, lemurs and other primates, all shown in more than 180 exciting pictures. This illustrated guide offers a fascinating insight into the lives of monkeys and other small simians. Unusual lifestyles, clever survival tactics and stunning habitats are captured in magnificent wildlife photographs. Special focus features zoom in on topics such as the eye-catching coloration of the mighty mandrill and the loud honking call of the proboscis monkey. It is an invaluable resource for young natural history enthusiasts aged 8 to 12. A monkey has flexible arms for swinging through the trees, a long tail for balance, good eyesight to spot food and predators and - most important of all - a large brain to make sense of its environment. This book takes you on a thrilling and fact-filled journey through this incredible world. You can find out how the lithe tails of spider monkeys act like extra limbs, and learn how a bush baby's enormous eyes help it to see in the dark. You can explore the chilly world of the Japanese macaque, discover the finely tuned agility of golden langurs, and much more.

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This is an in-depth look at chelonians, the shelled reptiles that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Features: a fascinating fact-filled journey through the amazing world of turtles, tortoises and terrapins; looks at all the most weird and wonderful species, from those with necks like snakes and noses like pigs to those with shells as flat as pancakes; special feature pages focus on the giant tortoises of the Galapagos and Aldabra Islands, vicious snapping turtles, the nests of the green turtle, rare chelonians, and more; and, ideal reading for 8- to 12-year-olds. From vast oceans and remote islands to the searing heat of the desert, turtles and tortoises have adapted to almost every environment. There are hundreds of different species of this group of reptiles - known as chelonians - which range in size from the enormous leatherback sea turtle to the tiny speckled Cape tortoise, which is small enough to fit in your hand. Informative, lively text complements more than 180 beautiful images, making this a fascinating reference guide for use both at home and in the classroom.

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My First Reading Book. This is an enchanting retelling of a timeless fairy tale, with bright and imaginative paintings by Ken Morton. 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. The interactive pages encourage children to read, write and observe. This illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format is perfect for show-and-tell. Times are hard for Jack and his mother, so she asks the boy to sell their old brown cow. When Jack comes home with a handful of magic beans instead of money, his mother is furious. But during the night the beans grow into a giant beanstalk...The classic story is retold in this delightful book, illustrated throughout with engaging images. The simple vocabulary and familiar language mean that children can easily follow as you read or try for themselves, and a spot-the-difference puzzle at the back of the book provides a valuable aid to learning.

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This title comes with over 50 reusable stickers. It is a lively first book about the various rooms in the home and what they are used for. Sticker activities put learning into practice to make it an enjoyable experience for early readers. You can find out where baby sleeps, put a lamp on the table in the living room, locate the missing toothbrush for the bathroom, seat two teddy bears in a chair, see who is taking tea in the playroom, and much more. It also covers 'outdoor rooms' - the backyard and tool shed. Youngsters can relate closely to the action pictures of real-life children in familiar, everyday situations. Reusable stickers provide hours of entertainment. It is a themed word-and-picture book that makes early learning really easy and fun. Give your child an excellent start to learning with this exciting book. Children will absorb the information as they have fun locating stickers, answering simple questions or copying the actions of kids just like them shown in the photographs. Packed with fun, bright pictures, stickers and games, this lively activity book will teach youngsters about all the different rooms in the home.They will love finding ingredients for cooking, putting a cuddly toy to bed. ..and even cleaning up or helping around the house will seem enjoyable!

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