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Learn essential facts about the human body through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring biologists and doctors-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with the human body.Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages 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 interactive human body book for children includes: Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with science.Ov

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Learn essential facts about volcanoes and earthquakes through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep budding volcanologists busy and inspire children to truly engage with geology.Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages 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 interactive geology book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with earth science.- Over 100 fun

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Get closer to nature than you''ve ever been before with this guide to our wonderful world.Marvel at the breathtaking photography showcasing flora and fauna in the most incredible, intricate detail in this nature-packed guide for children aged 9+. This unputdownable book is a guaranteed favourite for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and budding wildlife experts everywhere.This impressive nature book for kids offers:- An exciting nature guide, organised by the different types; the basics of life, micro-organisms and fungi, plants, simple animals, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals and entire ecosystems.- A focus on bright and annotated images, with text completely stripped back.- A breakdown of how nature and wildlife works, with exciting facts and detailed diagrams.From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this extraordinary encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny sp

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An accessible and empowering introduction to periods. This is a kids book about periods. It's normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults.Written to start important conversations about our bodies and empower the next generation, this book provides positive information about how periods work. It helps to show children aged 7-9 that periods are normal and that getting your period is actually pretty cool - it's one of the things we share as human beings!A Kids Book About Periods features: - A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.- A friendly, approachable, yet empowering, kid-appropriate tone throughout.- An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A

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Join Owl and Otter on their next adventure in this entertaining story that builds children''s maths skills and teaches them about money.Mini mathematicians aged 3-5 will love following this funny, sweet-filled adventure that gently introduces simple addition and subtraction skills.Owl and Otter: The Big Talent Show explains maths through an engaging story and a helpful glossary covering everything they've learned. This story about maths shows young children they''re never too young to learn about money, saving and the importance of friendship.This exciting maths book for kids offers:- A humorous, action-packed storyline combined with a gentle introduction to addition and subtraction.- Material in line with the UK curriculum, making this book a fun resource to support learning.- Fun illustrated characters bring a playful element to learning about the topic of maths and basic addition. Children will enjoy following O

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This isn''t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Nashville's legendary music venues are charming farmers'' markets, hidden patio bars and joyful street art murals that locals love. Whether you''re a restless Nashvillian on the hunt for a new hangout or a visitor keen to discover a side you won''t find in traditional guidebooks, Nashville Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.Turn the pages to discover: The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences, such as brewery hopping and musical history A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Nashville Helpful what3word addresses so that you can pinpoint all the listed sights A thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit Compiled by two proud Nashvillians and revised and upd

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Learn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers.Phonic Books Pet Sitters are older reader books that introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The pack of 12 decodable books is aimed at older children in the very early stages of reading and in need of support, teaching different letter patterns through a series of stories. Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start for ages 9-12 or KS2/Years 5 and 6. It starts at at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set.For example:Books 1 & 2: CVC, CVCC, CCVCBooks 3: CCVCCBook 4: sh, ch, tch, thBook 5: ck, ng, qu, wh, le, -edThis catch-up reader book series features: - A pack of 12 decodable books each containing a story with different phonic letters and sounds

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Did you know Quicksilver once sprinted halfway across the world in 92 seconds? Or that Titania can withstand temperatures hotter than lava? Discover the most mind-boggling records and stats about the heroes and villains of Marvel Comics!With stunning illustrations and fun facts, Marvel Incredible Records is an updated edition of Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know (published 2016) for young Marvel fans. How many suits does Iron Man have? Who''s the smartest Super Hero in the universe? And just how old was Squirrel Girl when she discovered she could talk to squirrels? Find out all about Shuri''s amazing inventions, Spider-Man''s incredible spider-sense, and much more! Packed with astonishing feats and records from heroes, villains, and super-teams, this book will wow young readers. 2024 MARVEL

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Learn to think big and tackle life''s tricky questions in this easy-to-understand guide to philosophy.Learn all about the great thinkers who, from ancient times to the modern day, have tried to make sense of the world by asking questions such as Who am I?', Is the world real?', and Is it ever right to tell a lie?'Meet Socrates and Confucius, Kant and Sartre, and many others who have studied and pondered on the complexities of everyday life in this book for children aged 9+ that breaks down philosophy in an accessible and engaging way.This book philosophy for children offers:- A clear and logical approach that brings the exciting world of big ideas and great thinkers within reach of young children.- A range of topics broken down by colourful photographs and lively, accessible text.- A new edition that's been fully-revised with fresh material on issues of equality, climate change and virtual reality.This fully updated editi

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This isn''t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Edinburgh''s iconic arts festival and hilltop castle are beautifully curated galleries, haunted alcoves, and secret distilleries in old railway buildings - and that''s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as thrift store shopping and gin tasting A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Edinburgh Helpful what3word addresses so that you can pinpoint all the listed sight A range of sights and establishments that will take you well beyond the beaten path Compiled by four proud Edinburgh residents, this stylish travel guide is packed with Edinburgh''s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorised to suit your mood whether you''re a restless Edinburger on the

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Discover your own inner Attenborough with this quiztastic book featuring more than 100 animals!Explore the animal kingdom and meet more than 100 species in this quiz book for children aged 9+, teaching you about a variety of species, from lions to crocodiles to butterflies - and everything in between.Every creature in this book is shown in beautiful detail, with quiz questions surrounding its portrait which will encourage engagement. Turn the page to find the answers to the questions - delivered in fast-fact style, including what they eat, where they live, how big they are compared to humans, and more images and facts.This animal quiz book for children offers: - Fast and fun learning through the use of detailed animal images and interesting facts.- Hundreds of quick-fire questions for children to quiz themselves and challenge friends and family.- Information that has been endorsed and authenticated by experts and up-to-date anima

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Delve into the past and explore the life of Elizabeth I and the hidden truth of Britain''s last Tudor monarch.The fourth book in this captivating series on British monarchs for kids aged 5-11, Elizabeth I reveals the life and struggles of one of Britain''s first queens.Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the last Tudor queen. From defeating the Spanish Armada to encouraging the arts in the age of Shakespeare, Elizabeth''s 45-year reign is thought to be one of the most glorious in British history.This children's book on Elizabeth I offers:- New information about Elizabeth I's life on every page.- The fourth book, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the popular History's Greatest Leaders series.- Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians.This biography for children is brought to you by the publisher of Queen

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This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about noises, colours, and objects in the busy town!Introducing My First Busy Town, an adorable tabbed board book for babies featuring a busy town for them to explore.This engaging tabbed book is packed with bright and colourful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. Clear labels accompany the objects so your little one can sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play This busy board book for babies offers: - 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene on each one.- A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.- Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds.Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to explore every page and spo

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School is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu.In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You''ll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality. Starting with the basics from drawing the right lines and layering colour to storyboarding and using speech bubbles you''ll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei''s tips and masterclasses.With Mei''s help and encouragement, you''ll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So what are you

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A glamorous night at the opera. Coffee and cake at a Viennese coffeehouse. Centuries of imperial grandeur at the Hofburg. There are so many reasons to visit Vienna. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Vienna to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city''s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover: Our pick of Vienna''s must-sees and top experiences Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Vienna The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy Easy-to-follow itinerarie

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A boat trip down the ancient River Nile. Snorkelling off the Sinai Peninsula. Exploring the vast Valley of the Kings. Egypt offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings Egypt to life, transporting you there as no other travel guide does. You''ll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country''s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover: - Our pick of Egypt''s must-sees and top experiences - Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Egypt - The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - Deta

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The mediaeval splendour of the Old Town. A pint of world-famous Czech beer in a characterful old pub. Picnics in serene gardens. There are so many reasons to visit Prague. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Prague to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city''s buildings and neighbourhoods. You''ll discover: Our pick of Prague''s must-sees and top experiences Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Prague The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the region easy Easy-to-follow

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Get closer to Budapest with DK EyewitnessA dip in the city''s thermal baths. Architectural marvels on every street. Days spent in cool cafés and nights in raucous ruin pubs. There are so many reasons to visit Budapest. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Budapest to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city''s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover: Our pick of Budapest''s must-sees and top experiences Photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Budapest The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy

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Make the most of your trip to Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent offer and ensuring you don''t miss a thing. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.Inside you''ll find: Top 10 lists of Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent must-sees, including Antwerp Cathedral, The Grand Palace and The Burg Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, historical sites, art galleries, Belgian beer and much more Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week A laminated pull-out map of Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent, plus five full-colo

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Find over 3,000 different plants for every location, style and scenario. With over 55K sold of the previous edition this new edition tackles themes of sustainability, resilient plants for a changing climate, and wildlife-friendly planting.In this plant book you will find: The ideal plant for more than 65 different locations, style effects, and themes Information about meadow-style planting and pollinator-friendly flowers, plants for year-round interest and for a changing climate. Simple planting recipes show you how to create beautiful containers, beds, borders, and garden designs. A Special Effects section which offers solutions to common problems, such as weed-suppressing ground cover. Matching the right plant to the right location is more than half the battle when it comes to gardening. Whether your site is stuck in shade or scorching in the sun, on a windy promontory or frost-prone hollow, this

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Millions of viewers have joined the fun and learned to draw with the YouTube sensation Art for Kids Hub, now you and your whole family can too!Dad Rob and his family have built a huge following thanks to their delightfully accessible lessons that gather the whole family to make art together. Their unique, easy-to-follow approach puts fun first, encouraging kids to draw in their own way and be proud of the results.Every idea inside adorable reindeers, cutesy gingerbread men, delightful Christmas trees and more encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love with drawing. By showing both the kid and adult versions of every drawing, families can be creative together and kids can discover the joy in simply drawing and avoid getting frustrated trying to recreate a perfect image.

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Empower children to make healthy choices as they learn to prepare 40 child-friendly recipes.Elmo, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street help make cooking fun by introducing 40 healthy and yummy recipes! Little chefs and their families will learn about healthy habits, food prep, cooking tools, and kitchen safety. With easy-to-follow instructions, clear photos, nutrition tips, and a guide for grown-ups, little Sesame Street-loving chefs will be inspired to prepare and eat healthy dishes that make them say, Om nom, nom, nom! 2023 Sesame Workshop

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Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story for kids aged 5-7.Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It sounds like Jamie needs some help from the Dinosaur Club when he needs to stage a rescue of a young AnklosaurusThis collection of exciting dinosaur stories features:- An introduction to core nonfiction to children aged 5-7 who prefer stories, but

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On the run-up to Christmas, travel back to the prehistoric world and meet 24 extraordinary dinosaurs - one for every day.There''s never been a more exciting way to countdown to Christmas than journeying back to the world of dinosaurs! Find a surprise book in every envelope, each covering a different dinosaur, from old favourites to more unfamiliar ones.Children aged 3-5 can get to know some of our prehistoric friends with this advent calendar of 24 mini dino books. Using dinosaur profiles from the bestselling book, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs, each book is bursting with fascinating facts and information, giving little dino lovers an exciting mini exploration of the prehistoric world and our reptilian predecessors. This dinosaur advent calendar for children offers:- 24 mini books which give an overview of a different dinosaur, including essential facts such as size, diet, and period.- A unique approach to tradit

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Channel your inner MC with this quick-fire word game designed to test your rhyme skills against family and friends, settling once and for all who is the greatest rapper. Fast, furious, hilariously funny, and endlessly playable, Rap Battles is the essential card game for any aspiring MCs, wordsmiths and hip-hop fans, playable with up to 6 individuals or groups. The challenge: to come up with that killer burn, pun or rhyme to leave your opponent without a come back, in stitches, or both.It's brilliant fun for anyone who loves to rap along in the car or fancies themselves as the next hip-hop superstar. So pass the mic and get ready; things are about to get wild with Rap Battles.

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A clear explanation of what empathy is, and understanding the emotions of those around you.This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren't always easy, especially when they are other people's. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel "with" someone, and not just for them.This book teaches kids aged 5-9 to understand the importance of empathy, and how they can apply it to their everyday lives. Teaching about emotions can reduce conflict, miscommunications and misunderstandings, which can be helpful in life.A Kids Book About Empathy features: - A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.- A friendly, approachable, yet empowering, kid-appropriate tone throughout.- An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About series are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic.A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way. With a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs, made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

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WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD 2023ONE OF THE EVENING STANDARDS BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef.Bahari, meaning "ocean" in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavours and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal.In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 90 recipes for meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.

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Ranging from the spooky to the silly, once you've tried any of the 50 challenges in this brilliant book-and-card set it's sure to become a must for any Halloween-themed celebration. Featuring 50 boredom-busting ideas that will inspire any ghoulish party or Halloween-themed games night. Not only will the cards keep the kids active, engaged, and laughing day or night, the games are fun for grown-ups to play, too.Suitable to play in bigger or smaller groups, these games will bring any Halloween event to life. From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to collaborative games like Werewolf, this set is packed with fun - a must-have addition to any family games cabinet.

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Whether you want to explore the jumbled streets of Alfama, take in the fantastic viewsfrom Castelo de São Jorge, or sample the city's iconic custard tarts, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Lisbon has to offer.As one of the world's oldest cities, Lisbon's colourful buildings and stately museums exude history and tradition. But Lisbon also has a well-deserved reputation for European cool thanks to its vibrant neighbourhoods, contemporary galleries, and cutting-edge cuisine.Our newly updated guide brings Lisbon to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Lisbon to life. DK Eyewitness Lisbon is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.Inside DK Eyewitness Lisbon you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Lisbon's must-sees and hidden gems.- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day.- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.- Colour-coded chapters to every part of Lisbon, from Alfama to Baixa, Bairro Alto to Belém.- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay.- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently.- Covers: Alfama, Baixa and Avenida, Bairro Alto and Estrela, Belém, Beyond the CentreThe Lisbon Coast.Touring the country? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Portugal. Want the best of Lisbon in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon.About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

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Learn vocabulary with 75 flash cards on essential colours, shapes, and numbers, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language.Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 75 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children. English for Everyone Junior: First Words Colours, Shapes, and Numbers Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential word from one of the following categories: colours, shapes, numbers, or short phrases that help children learn how to order these words. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 75 flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language.- Essential colours, shapes, or numbers and an illustration to help young learners memorise new vocabulary.- 12 cards that show how to order the words in a short phrase.- Words from the Cambridge Starters, Movers, and Flyers vocabulary syllabus.- A sturdy, laminated cardboard design, so these flash cards are suitable for young hands to play with again and again.The perfect accompaniment to English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary, these first words flashcards are suitable for children who are learning English as a first or second language. They can be used at home with a parent or tutor, or by teachers looking to introduce new words, and are the perfect companion for children who have recently begun to learn or study English.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?If you like English for Everyone Junior: First Words Colours, Shapes, and Numbers Flash Cards, then why not try English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary and English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar, as part of the widely successful English for Everyone Junior series, which has sold more than two million copies in over 90 countries.

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A beautifully written and illustrated picture book about precious times between caregivers and children.This charming story is inspired by the theory that spending just 20 minutes of quality time a day between a caregiver and child benefits their relationship in multiple ways.Time for Us was written from Rebecca''s own experience as a working mother struggling to make time for her son, which shows us the importance of finding time to spend with loved ones.This children's book offers:- A heartwarming story written by Rebecca Walker, an award-winning author, feminist, and activist, and winner of numerous awards.- An authentic family story, based on the author''s own life as a Black woman and a mother to a son.- A story based on the study that 20 minutes of quality time between caregiver and child positively impacts child development, and encourages the importance of spending time together.To Jackson, Mama is the most

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Tranquil valleys, rugged coastline, rolling farmland: France is the perfect destination for a road trip to remember. With Road Trips France, it''s yours to explore.Featuring 24 wonderful drives across the country and packed with detailed driving instructions and practical information, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover France at its best. Inside, you will find: 24 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days A laminated pull-out road map of France, which helps you navigate with ease Ways to see more of each area en route, including great viewpoints, delightful detours, walks through historic towns and villages, outdoor activities, and various tours and trips. Our pick of the best places to stay, eat and shop Rules of the road addresses for satnavs, detailed directions for easy navigation, road conditions and parking tips, and useful travel, visa an

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This fun and empowering guide to making the world a better place is packed with inspiring ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference.Full of positive encouragement to find something you're passionate about and how to get started on making a big difference through small actions, this brilliant fact book for kids is a treasure trove of information and great advice.There's a lot that can be changed by just one person, if you know what to do. If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you just might be a world-changer in the making! Through ideas as small as creating a neighbourhood lending library to as important as public speaking and how to talk about politics, How to Make a Better World is a practical guide to activism for children.Well-written and divided into sections on You, Community, Environment and more, this educational book helps children to look at what they might like to achieve, and the logical approach makes it easy to navigate if you want to tie topics up with school projects. Brightly illustrated inclusive art makes this fact book as visually appealing as its message. You can easily jump around without any loss of comprehension and dip in for short or longer periods. Learn about tricky social interactions like friendship fallouts, or bullying and how to manoeuvre them, or find out how to go about creating activist campaigns to tackle climate change or social injustice. If kids are to think positive thoughts and be part of movements for positive change, they need to be encouraged to do it. This book is full of wonderful facts about the world, presenting such positivity as cool, sensible, exciting, and achievable. The perfect starter book to activism for kids. Make A Change - Change The World!If you want to create a better world that is equally awesome for everyone, this book is for you. It's packed with tips for how to change the world, one step at a time. You could be an amazing environmental campaigner or a fantastic equal rights champion. Anyone has the power to make a change. Start today, and who knows where your mission to make a better world will lead! Authored by Keilly Swift, the Managing Editor of First News, an award-winning weekly newspaper for children. This kid's educational book teaches children about injustices of the world in a positive way covering topics like:-Finding your cause, discrimination, and spotting fake news-Conservation success and the plastic problem-Animal activism and green living

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Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book. In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world's greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective. You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists. The bestselling author of Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artist, Sarah demonstrates how she works - from quick pencil sketches to pen and ink studies - with expertise and plenty of encouraging tips, and complements them with plentiful examples from her own sketchbooks. Drawing for the Artist is for anyone who wants to draw, whether you are a complete beginner or would like to refresh your existing skills. Whatever your ability, it will inspire you to reach for a pencil and paper and start drawing.

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Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.

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Filled with activities and more than 300 stickers, this colourful, fun book for little travellers will keep kids entertained for hours.This fabulous children's activity book is packed with cool games and quizzes, from a ""Find your way to the gate"" maze to an ""At the airport"" checklist. The At The Airport Activity Book is packed with boredom busters; from games and puzzles to play, to doodles to draw and stickers to stick. It will get children using their imagination and looking around them, rather than staring at a screen, and it's educational too, with quizzes, ""top three"" lists, and airport stats that kids will love.Inventive and creative, At the Airport Activity Book will keep kids occupied, whether on the plane, on holiday, or even tucked up in bed at home!

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This traditional fairy tale has been loved around the world for more than a century, and remains a firm favourite with parents looking for children's classics to read with their little one. When the three little pigs leave home, they build houses made of straw, branches, and bricks, but which house will stay standing when the big, bad wolf huffs and puffs and tries to blow them all down? The charming illustrations in this picture book are sure to capture the imaginations of little ones, and the large format of this book is ideal for sharing with children aged 3 to 5 and reading together at bedtime. Children won't be able to stop themselves from joining in as the wolf repeatedly "huffs and puffs" and tries to blow each house down!

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Discover and explore the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, from the Great Wall of China to the Burj Khalifa, Manmade Wonders of the Worldplots a continent-by-continent journey around the world, exploring and charting the ingenuity and imagination used by different cultures to create iconic buildings. This truly global approach reveals how humans have tackled similar challenges - such as keeping the enemy out or venerating their gods - in vastly different parts of the world. As writer, historian, and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank writes in his foreword, "reading this book is like taking a journey through the world not only of the present but also of the past, because the roots of many wonders lie in antiquity."By combining breathtaking photography with 3D cutaway artworks, floorplans, and other illustrations, the hidden details and engineering innovations that make each building remarkable are revealed.Featuring the most visited monuments in the world - such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, and Machu Picchu - as well as some hidden gems, Manmade Wonders of the World can help you to map out the trip of a lifetime or simply be enjoyed as a celebration of the world that humans have built over thousands of years.

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Help your child be the top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman.Carol Vorderman can help your child learn good handwriting skills with this homeschool learning resource for 7-11 year olds. Handwriting Made Easy - Advanced Writing is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes, tips, and fact-boxes to make home learning handwriting skills easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed using the progress chart and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents' notes explains what your child needs to know at each stage and what's being covered in the national curriculum so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence.This book will help your child develop a neat, consistent, and fluid style of handwriting by practicising different handwriting joins. Further handwriting practice includes proof-reading, story planning, and writing letters. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support the new national curriculum learning, Handwriting Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's handwriting skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman)

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Phonic Books specialises in publishing decodable, synthetic phonics books for beginner readers and reading catch-up. Phonic Books was founded by three special needs teachers passionate about teaching all children to read. Using their expertise, they set about developing phonics reading books for young children and older, struggling readers.

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Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 3 Units 1-10 comprises ten books and is aimed at children in Reception to Year 2. Each book introduces CVC level words and consonant digraphs.Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words.Unit 1: Sit, Sam (s, a, t, i, m)Unit 2: Pip, Sam and Tam (n, o, p)Unit 3: The Cab (b, c, g, h)Unit 4: The Cab Set Off (d, e, f, v)Unit 5: The Hut (k, l, r, u)Unit 6: A Top for Zig (j, w, z)Unit 7: I Will Sell (x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)Unit 8: Elf Dust (VCC, CVCC)Unit 9: The Sled (CCVC)Unit 10: The Stilts (CCVCC)Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 2 and 3 Units 1-10 Reading and Writing Activities.

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Phonic Books specialises in publishing decodable, synthetic phonics books for beginner readers and reading catch-up. Phonic Books was founded by three special needs teachers passionate about teaching all children to read. Using their expertise, they set about developing phonics reading books for young children and older, struggling readers.

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Phonic Books Moon Dogs Extras Set 1 comprises 24 books and runs parallel to Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 1. Moon Dogs Extras Set 1 provides crucial further practice for the sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text and is designed for older children at the very early stages of reading. The books contain contemporary illustrations and a story line based on the adventures of a group of teenage friends in a band. Moon Dogs Set 1 introduces sounds gradually at CVC level with one line of text on each page, Set 2 introduces alternative consonants and consonant diagraphs. Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 3 introduces two spellings for a vowel sound. Phonic Books Moon Dogs Split Vowel Spellings focuses on silent or ''magic'' e spellings.Book 1a: Tam and Matt (s, a, t, i, m)Book 1b: Sit, Matt (s, a, t, i, m)Book 1c: Sam (s, a, t, i, m)Book 2a: The Tap (n, o, p)Book 2b: The Pot at the Top (n, o, p)Book 2c: Tim Is Not on Top (n, o, p)Book 3a: The Hat (b, c, g, h)<

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When disaster strikes, Erin and her friend, Danny, must rescue Erin''s baby brother, Jack. Phonic Books Rescue introduces alternative vowel spellings. Rescue comprises ten books and follows the same phonic progression as Phonic Books Talisman 1 and Phonic Books Island Adventure and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills.Book 1: A Great Holiday (ay, ai, a, a-e, ea, ey)Book 2: The Search Begins (ee, ea, y, e, ie, e-e, ei)Book 3: Rainbow Fish (ow, oa, o, oe, o-e)Book 4: On With the Search (er, ir, ur, or, ear)Book 5: A Long Way Down (ow, ou & oi, oy)Book 6: A Gruesome Monster (oo, ue, u-e, ew, ou, u)Book 7: Time is Running Out! (igh, ie, i-e, i, y)Book 8: An Awful Planet (aw, awe, a, au, al, ough)Book 9: No Time to Spare (air, are, ear, ere, eir)Book 10: Dark Times (ar)Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books R

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