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Packed with more than 60 full-color stickers featuring characters and stills from the animated movie, this is the perfect introduction to Disney·Pixar Coco.Disney·Pixar Coco is the celebration of a lifetime, where Miguel, desperate to prove his talent, finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.This Ultimate Sticker Book: Disney·Pixar Coco will feature key characters, locations, and iconic moments from the movie. With beautiful, bright stickers and lively and informative captions, the Ultimate Sticker Book is the ideal partner to this magical adventure story.© 2017 Disney/Pixar

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Colors is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn all about colors, and will have them pointing out their favorites in no time at all. Bold, bright pictures and colorful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mom and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes: • An amazing range of different textures to explore • Clearly labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design • Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building • A texture or eye-catching area on every page • Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth Learning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colors and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Note: Noisy book batteries are light activated; please make sure the lighting is sufficient for this book.Show your little one they are "dino-mite" with the perfect book to introduce them to dinosaurs.Toddlers will love hearing dinosaur sounds as they lift flaps during their dinosaur adventure, from the cracking sound of eggs hatching to the stomp, stomp of the daddy T. rex.Meet baby Triceratops, baby Saltasaurus, and more in Roar! Roar! Baby Dinosaur! The sturdy picture book features a rhyming dinosaur story that is perfect for reading aloud together, and it combines early learning with play. Lift the flaps to see adorable baby dinosaurs and follow the word labels to learn how to pronounce dinosaur names.Roar! Roar! Baby Dinosaur is filled with noisy fun.

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Our Course Book (Level 3) is a great reference guide to introduce English at an intermediate stage including key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the Course Book uses visual teaching methods to introduce the English language, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples when used alongside our Practice Book (Level 3). Expand your conversational English in Level 3 by increasing the detail around your interests, life stories, and achievements, as well as being able to give instructions, advice, or solutions to problems. Improve your vocabulary and understanding of grammar rules, to an intermediate level in this comprehensive guide to learning English. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching materials, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Course Books provide: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App).- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of English grammar, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences- Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book- Personalized learning: Write-on lines encourage ESL learners to write their own prompts and translations where needed to help customize English language learning The English for Everyone Level 3 resources cover the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR: B1 – lower B2- TOEFL (test paper): 340-520 - TOEFL (computer-based test): 60-200- TOEFL (online test): 20-70- IELTS: 3.5-5.5 - TOEIC: 500-850English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that supports English learning for adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering an easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a second or foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing.

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Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world’s waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators – without you even getting wet!Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more. More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You’ll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You’ll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.

Whether you’re a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.

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Build your English language skills and grow your career with English for Everyone: Business, Course Book.A visual guide to learning English, English for Everyone: Business, Course Book is a complete self-study course that makes workplace language easy to learn.Everything you need is included in English for Everyone: Business, Course Book—it's a grammar book and vocabulary builder all in one. English grammar and business terms are tied into common work scenarios that are simply explained using innovative graphics, making them easy to understand. All learning is practiced across speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises, offering rounded preparation for real-life business situations including job applications, formal e-mails, negotiation, and more. Download the free app and practice online with free listening exercises at www.dkefe.com.English for Everyone: Business, Course Book covers the skills and topics needed in the business world, and it matches the language standards used by the major global English-language exams, offering ideal preparation for starting, changing, and advancing your career.Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing exercises to make the English language easier to understand and learn. Visit www.dkefe.com to find out more.

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Packed with activities — from matching the tire to the correct vehicle to piecing together the jigsaw stickers to make a truck — Ultimate Sticker Book: Things That Go contains more than 250 reusable stickers of kids' favorite planes, trains, and automobiles. Featuring race cars, classic cars, motorcycles, and more, fun facts are paired with bright, eye-catching stickers, encouraging children to return to this new sticker book again and again to learn even more about their favorite subject.Taking subjects that kids love, from dinosaurs to baby animals to transportation, DK's Ultimate Sticker Book series is being refreshed and updated and now features more than 250 fun, reusable stickers. Packed with activities that allow children to create scenes, match pairs, and complete jigsaws, the activities throughout each book are simple enough for the child to do independently, but engaging enough to keep their interest and help develop dexterity, making these books products parents can trust, and ones that kids will want to keep picking up to learn more about their favorite subjects.

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Pocket Genius: Animals highlights the lives of nearly 200 animals — what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are. From tiny bees to the mighty elephant, the animal kingdom is celebrated with fun facts and images of the tallest, fastest, heaviest, and largest domestic and wild animals on the planet.Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and from Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

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Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible microwaves. With close-ups, cutaways, and diagrams bringing the technology to life, and timelines illustrating the development of inventions, challenging curiosity quizzes and fascinating facts, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lets children really see and understand what's going on inside.

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A perfect first visual reference book for children ages 7–10 eager to learn about all things science, now revised and updated.Packed with amazing photography and fun facts, First Science Encyclopedia will take kids on a journey of discovery with its comprehensive look at the forces and elements that make up our amazing world.This visual reference covers many different subjects, from the human body and animals to space and matter. Kids can discover how a flower grows, what's in the air we breathe, and why what goes up must come down. Photos and illustrations bring science to life and quizzes make learning even more fun. A glossary at the back provides a quick reference of key science terms, from bacteria and genes to global warming and fossil fuels.First Science Encyclopedia is an ideal starting place for budding scientists.

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Kid-approved games that instill first math concepts.Roll the dice, move the counters, lift-the-flaps, and learn with this fun-filled, extra-cool math game book for children ages 6-9.The amazing interactive paper engineering in The Incredible Math Games Book will capture and hold your child's attention, making practicing math and play one and the same. With games like Zip to Zero, Shape Stepper, Math Maze, Times Tables Tug-of-War and more, kids will learn key math concepts while having a blast. Everybody wins!

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Find out what it takes to become a starter with soccer rules, skills required for different team positions, and coaching tips.Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.

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Learn about the greatest works of literature, and the lives of those who wrote them in The Literature Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Literature in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Literature Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Literature, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas on major literary works- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Literature Book is the perfect introduction to masterpieces from the world’s greatest authors, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject, and literature students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 100 articles exploring landmark novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that reinvented the art of writing in their time.Your Literature Questions, Simply ExplainedFrom the Iliad to The Great Gatsby, embark on a fascinating, graphic-led journey through the greatest works of poetry and prose. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the fictional masterpieces of our time and the literary geniuses behind them, The Literature Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. From Modernism to Shakespearean, Realism to Romanticism, discover the literary movements through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Literature Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Teach your preschool child numbers and encourage learning while reading and having fun together with your My First: Trucks board book, designed to be a toddler favorite and withstand wear and tear from a preschooler. My First: Trucks uses pictures of trucks and vehicles accompanied by clear word levels to encourage thorough learning. Your preschool child will love learning about trucks and all sorts of other vehicles, including: trucks, diggers, a gas tanker, a car transporter, emergency vehicles, road trains, snow plows, a logging truck, monster truck, excavators, bulldozers, tractors, and road rollers. My First: Trucks focuses on colorful trucks and learning about truck shapes to teach toddlers about color and shape as well as trucks. Develop your child's early learning with My First books, specially designed to captivate a preschooler's attention while laying a foundation for learning. My First books feature bold, bright photographs on white backgrounds — ideal for catching a young child's eye and acting as an introduction to early-learning topics. The collectible My First board books make a great early-learning library and include a wide variety of topics including trucks, animals, colors, letters, numbers, and first words. My First board books feature a simple point-and-say layout that builds confidence in children through repeatability and encourages preschool vocabulary and language skills. The board book format is durable and easy for young children to hold and carry on their own, and they're designed to hold up to the rough handling that comes with being a toddler's favorite book to "read" alone or with a parent.

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

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Ideal for ages 3 to 5, this workbook is packed with simple, fun exercises that will help your child understand basic geography concepts. It’s the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of geography. Your child will discover new hints, tips and facts with every page they turn. From humans and the natural world, to earth and the solar system. This Pre-K workbook helps boost children’s geography skills. It unpacks basic geography concepts through fun activities and exercises. Your child will explore world maps, and learn about the continents, countries, oceans, rivers, deserts and mountains of our planet. With the help of leading educational experts, the DK Workbooks: Geography series is the perfect addition to schoolwork. Level-by-level, these homeschooling books offer parents at-home practice work that your kids will enjoy! They even come with gold stars for completed activities and a certificate of accomplishment as a reward for finishing the workbook. There is also a parents' section that contains answers, tips and guidance to provide support. It’s packed with learning materials and activities that explain geography for kids in an easy-to-follow format. Through fact boxes, exercises, puzzles and mazes, your child will build knowledge, develop cognitive thinking and get ahead of the curve. Our curriculum meets Common Core standards, so your child can build some extra confidence for school. Learn And Explore Written for pre-kindergarten, this workbook includes: • Easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts • Illustrations to support understanding • Exercises and activities that make learning easy and fun Explore our other DK Workbook ranges Once your little geographer has worked through DK Workbooks: Geography Pre-K, we have Kindergarten and First Grade workbooks ready for them to continue studying. For other subjects they enjoy, look at our DK Workbooks range, which includes DK Workbooks: Science, DK Workbooks: Math and DK Workbooks: Language Arts.

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Perfect for preschoolers, this workbook contains exercises that focus on the most basic concepts of math including counting to ten, shapes, money, and reading and writing numbers.Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, DK Workbooks: Math Pre-K is an innovative series of home-learning math workbooks that is closely linked to the school curriculum and helps make learning easy and fun.Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen what children learn in school. With clear questions and supportive illustrations to help children understand each topic, the books provide practice to reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts, such as fractions, times tables, and shapes. A parents' section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Farm Friends is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mom and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes: • An amazing range of different textures to explore • Clearly labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design • Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building • A texture or eye-catching area on every page • Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth Learning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. This touchy feely book, with its strong, baby-safe jacket, makes for an ideal baby gift.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Animals, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colors and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Get to grips with history like never before as you travel through the ages in this history encyclopedia for children that stretches from prehistoric times to modern day. Introducing an updated volume of History Year by Year - a timeline of world history that joins the dots of history by putting key historic events across the world on one timeline for children, including everything from prehistoric people, to world wars, humans on the moon, and so much more! Every page is jam-packed pictures and original artefacts, to give children an accurate insight into each era. Including features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire of the fall of Communism, in an accessible and easy-to-read manner that doesn’t talk down to them. DK’s History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before, making this history book for kids an educational must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge, and interest in discovering more about world history. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they explore:- Over 1500 images that beautifully illustrates world history for children- Feature spreads look in detail at big themes and stories, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution, and also include a timeline of events.- “Child of the Time” spreads explore the lives of children in history at very different periods, including Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II.- “Moment in time” spreads use one stunning, full-bleed image to capture one moment in history.- Updated timeline spanning prehistoric times up until 2018 Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual guide on history for kids provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Authorised by the Smithsonian Institution, and featuring an updated timeline documenting recent events in world history that you may still remember happening, there truly is something for every kid to explore, learn and discover.

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Learn all there is to know about the fascinating world of wild mushrooms and other fungi!Throughout the centuries, people all over the world have been foraging wild mushrooms and fungi for food. It can also be an exciting and rewarding hobby, with hundreds of different species to discover! This beautifully illustrated guide contains everything you need to help you on your next foraging adventure. Here’s what you can expect: • Insightful information you need to identify over 450 species of fungi from all around the world • Clear photographs of each kind of mushroom and its cross-sections are accompanied by annotations and descriptions, along with scale illustrations and identification charts • Learn about the different anatomical sections and features of fungi, then categorize and identify your own foraging finds through extensive, but easy-to-use, visual ID guides • Key information on habitat, fruiting, and which types of mushrooms are poisonous and which are edible. This mushroom foraging book is packed with vital information that will help you identify the exact types of mushrooms you are looking for when you’re out foraging. You’ll learn how to identify the caps, stems and gills, which all have different physical characteristics like shape and texture, and color.From the Neobulgaria pura and the Mitrula paludosa, discover newly-found fungi species and complex ones which can only be viewed microscopically. The detailed illustrations and identification charts will help you name the mushrooms you find or hope to search for. Mushrooms is the perfect book for fungi enthusiasts, amateurs, experts or anyone wanting to learn more about fungi.

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Come join a magical hide-and-seek Christmas! Search the snow and Christmas trees to see if you can find Penguin and his friends hiding under the flaps. Is that Mr. Snowman outside in the snow? Just lift the flaps for a pop-up surprise! Read the lively rhymes and make story time fun! Your child will be enchanted by the bright images and fun pop-ups of their new Christmas friends through a winter wonderland! Enjoy hours of delightful pop-up surprises in this board book. Help Santa find his reindeer and teddy find the tree fairy. Babies and toddlers will be engaged by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive Christmas book helps teach preschoolers object permanence which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity. Little ones will soon be joining in with the easy-to-follow story. Each page reveals unique festive-themed pop-ups, as well as rhythmic read-aloud rhymes. This will help develop your child's language skills. Enjoy hours and hours of hide-and-seek surprises with Pop-up Peekaboo! Christmas! This board book is the perfect stocking-stuffer for your little one’s first Christmas.Peekaboo! Bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages, and fun rhymes. This book provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of festive entertainment. It's a fantastic gift for the holidays! Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you’ll find: • Hands-on play that builds confident book skills • Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity • Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn’t stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with The My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the jungle for baby animals in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Animals and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more! DK's Pop-up Peekaboo! series has been shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018.

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If English is sounding like a foreign language, make it easy and effortless with the ultimate study guide.This visual reference book takes you through all the different parts of the English language, leaving you ready to help your children tackle the trickiest of subjects.

DK's unique study aid encourages parents and children to work together as a team to understand and use all aspects of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

This latest title in the best-selling Help Your Kids series… combines pictures, diagrams, instructions, and examples to cover the components of the school syllabus, while building knowledge, boosting confidence, and aiding understanding.

With your support, children can overcome the challenges of English, leaving them calm, confident, and exam ready. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

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Learn about the primal beliefs to the world’s great faiths in The Religions Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Religions in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Religions Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Religions, with:- Each of the world’s five major faiths – Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism in its own, dedicated section- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Religions Book is the perfect introduction to the world’s most widely practiced religions, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll find the ideas behind ancient and modern faiths and spiritual philosophies, and the place of religion in the world.Your Religious Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book explores the beliefs that underpin religious traditions around the globe, and how they developed. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the world’s main faiths, The Religions Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn the primal beliefs to the world’s great faiths and the continuing quest for spiritual meaning in our complex world, and get to the heart of what it means to believe in God, and religion’s place in society, with fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Religions Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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This tractor-shaped board book on wheels is ready to drive around the farm!With a different type of tractor to learn about on each page and real wheels that spin, this is the perfect children's book for little ones who love things that go. Children will love looking at the high-quality pictures of different tractors that work on the farm, from forklifts, to loaders, to collecting grain with a trailer. With sturdy pages and wheels that it can be pushed around on, this preschool book is guaranteed to appeal to little hands and be read again and again.

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Big Book of Bugs—the up-close and personal book for young entomologists and all curious kids who are fascinated with bugs. Look right into a spider's eye and get tangled in its web! Marvel at the stunning pictures of teeny tiny creepy crawlies blown up to extraordinary sizes. Engaging annotations provide buggy facts and figures. Larger than life photographs of these bugs include locusts, caterpillars, beetles, flies, grasshoppers, ants, praying mantises, and more!

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Climb aboard a backhoe, watch as building is knocked over, and learn how a road is made. Take an up-close look at the wide variety of machines that are used on a building site. Looking at a variety of machines with a wide range of uses, the Machines at Work series explains how vehicles help people on farms, construction sites, and other busy places. Each of the books answers questions with bright, interesting photographs of machines in different situations to explain how they work and what they do. Complete with plenty of amazing facts on this popular subject, the Machines at Work series is sure to be a hit with young readers and machine enthusiasts. Vroom-vroom!

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How can a cheetah accelerate from zero to forty miles per hour in three seconds? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? What is that Alien-like set of jaws in a moray eel's mouth for? These questions and more are explored in Super Nature Encyclopedia, an interactive look at the "wow" factor of the natural world — spotlighting Great White Sharks, African Elephants, Emperor Moths, Howler Monkeys and more of the world's most fascinating and surprising animals in remarkable detail. Visualized with incredible 3D animal models with cross-sections and strip layers, readers can explore every essential detail of the animals' anatomical features and learn why their bodies work the way they do. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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DK's beloved bestselling series gets a fresh new look! With a sparkling new look, these bestselling DK classics are sure to become classics for a whole new generation of young readers. Babies and toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel, and explore every one.

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Little ones will love to explore the textures of their favorite animals on the farm with this perfect book for their first library.With more than half a million copies sold, this family favorite keeps young readers engaged with pages that encourage exploration and help develop fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.Spend a day at the farm with kittens, horses, chicks, and more in Touch and Feel: Farm. This classic DK board book is filled with clear photography, simple text, and fun textures. Practice animal recognition and sounds, and help your baby learn what an animal may feel when like when it's touched. Pet a dog's soft fur, stroke a baby chick, and tickle a soft kitten on sturdy and tactile board pages that are perfect for small hands.Series description: With appealing touch-and-feel elements on every spread, DK's Touch and Feel series is a favorite for both parents and children, in a larger format than DK's Baby Touch and Feel books. Babies and toddlers will be drawn to the shiny jacket, while the bright, bold interior pages help them develop object recognition, and the descriptive text builds their language skills.

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies with lovable, furry bunnies and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: Bunny is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful animal-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Meet cute bunnies and read all about their long ears and furry tails! Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mom and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore.- Cleary labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design.- Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building.- A texture or eye-catching area on every page.- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth.Learning to read should always be this fun. Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures, like the soft fur of a golden bunny. This touchy-feely book, with its strong, baby-safe cover, makes for an ideal baby gift. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways. Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel I Love You, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Colors and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Grab a pair of binoculars and this pocket guide to set off on an exciting adventure with nature! Offering clear and concise instructions, What's That Bird? is the ideal birdwatching manual, allowing you to identify with ease the feathered wild creatures in your backyard. With labeled photographs and information on identifying bird species handy, the budding birdwatcher need look no further. Produced in association with the Royal Society for Protection of Birds, this illustrated reference guide contains details of over 150 common bird species found across Britain and Europe.Learn to identify birds by color, size, shape, flight pattern, and sound, and find out the best season for spotting them as well as how to tell similar birds apart. What does a black redstart look like? Where can you find a sand martin? What markings does a dunnock have? Find answers to these and much more here. The uncomplicated yet comprehensive descriptions by author and leading ornithological expert Rob Hume are accompanied by vibrant images that bring the birds to life. The useful bird-finder section clubs birds together according to color for your convenience. With a simple visual approach for quick learning, What’s That Bird? is a must-have for beginners and a nifty reference for seasoned birdwatchers.

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Each of these board books is shaped like a vehicle. When readers open the books, they step into the vehicle, learning about a new aspect of its operation on each spread. Full of simple diagrams and fun facts, kids will read and play with these books again and again. Diggers lets kids step into a big, tough digger, and learn about how the driver makes it do its job on the construction site.

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Enjoy seductive illustrations and sensual descriptions demonstrating a full year’s worth of sex positions!Introducing Kama Sutra 365 - a fun-filled sex guide inspired by the classic Eastern book of erotica.Enjoy a plethora of positions to both spice up your love life and satisfy your sex life! Providing top tips to make each day a sex adventure, with 365 ways to reach the summit of pleasure. So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: • 365 incredible Kama Sutra skills and positions – one for every night of the year • Engaging pocket format is ideal for purses, bedsides, or special gifts. • Erotic how-to descriptions to help you enjoy each position to the full. • Inclusive range of positions, from Ananaga Ranga to Perfume Garden With Kama Sutra 365, ultimate sensual pleasure can be yours every night. Enjoy 365 positions, one for every night of the year, with skills and caresses from the most erotic sex guide ever written! Spice up your sexual repertoire with intimate embraces, hot kissing techniques, and a whole new list of sexy positions, from the Rolling Rapture to the Divine Entwine to the Temple of Paradise and so many more.Full-colour photography and playful, how-to text shows you when, where, and how to get the most out of every position, and send your sex life soaring. Kama Sutra 365 provides an exhaustive supply of new ideas to keep anyone in the bedroom and beneath the sheets, night after night!The witty, playful text and full-length photographs suggest positions for every time, place, and mood, whether you want slow, sensual lovemaking, or a quick, orgasmic fix.Why not treat your partner to something both special and spicy this Valentine’s Day with this great sex guide.

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An ideal introduction to one of the most popular languages in the world!2,000 words and phrases with easy-to-follow pronunciation guides and hundreds of pictures to make learning fun and intuitive.DK First Picture Dictionary: Spanish is structured by themes to aid learning and recall. The English to Spanish dictionary pages at the back serve as quick reference, as well as teaching children how to use a dictionary.DK First Picture Dictionary: Spanish is perfect for anyone starting to learn Spanish, either as homework aid or for self-learning for fun.

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¡Lleva tus habilidades de bordado a otro nivel con más de 150 tipos de puntadas!Esta guía visual es un recurso básico con cientos de puntos de bordado explicados paso a paso, imprescindible tanto para principiantes que quieran aprender a bordar, como para expertos que deseen ampliar sus conocimientos. ¡Encuentra las puntadas que más te inspiren para tu próximo proyecto o adapta uno de tus diseños con útiles consejos!En el interior de este libro para bordar, encontrarás- Más de 150 puntos de bordado fáciles y difíciles, para todas las edades y niveles de habilidad- Fotografías en color e instrucciones paso a paso- Un muestrario para poder ver todas las puntadas a simple vista y encontrar de manera más fácil lo que estás buscando- Una introducción con todas las herramientas, materiales y técnicas que necesitas para llevar a cabo tus proyectos: agujas, hilos, bastidor, etc.Observa los puntos aplicados en distintas composiciones: tradicionales, contemporáneas, ornamentales,cromáticas... ¡y domina todas las técnicas y patrones! Punto de cruz, Stumpwork, Hardanger, calados, vainicas, bordado en relieve y muchos más. Diviértete creando y prepárate para darle vida a tus labores con este increíble manual para amantes del bordado.More than 150 eye-catching, stash-busting stitches to take your knitting to the next level.Take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Stitches Step-by-Step. Whatever your knitting ability, this essential guide will help you master a huge range of techniques and patterns, including colorwork, fair isle and intarsia, cables and textural patterns, lace knitting, and methods for casting on and off. Find inspiration for your next knitting project or adapt a design you know and love with tips on incorporating different stitches into your work. Dive into the pages of this knitting book to discover- More than 150 essential knitting stitches, with each step of the process fully photographed and annotated.- Clean, fresh layouts, with contemporary colourways used in the stitch photography.- An introductory chapter covering all of the essential tools, materials, and essential techniques. - A gallery chapter showcasing all of the stitches at-a-glance, so readers can easily find the effect or style.Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease, while the Tools chapter will help you prepare with the right needles, yarn, and other tools you’ll need to recreate each technique.

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Slow cooking is the ultimate answer to low-cost, time-saving, nourishing family meals.With over 200 easy recipes for a host of nutritious one-pot meals - including soups, curries, chilies, casseroles, risottos, tagines, pot roasts, stews, and even desserts - The Slow Cook Book offers a variety of delicious recipes. Simply add your ingredients to the pot, let the slow cooker work its magic through the day, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal - just "set it and forget it".Step-by-step instructions guide you through different types of slow cooking and essential techniques, so you can achieve the best results.Showcasing two methods of slow cooking for each recipe - one using an electric crockpot and the other using a combination of traditional pots, pans, stovetop, and oven - The Slow Cook Book offers meal options for whatever method suits you best. So raid the store cupboard, plunder the fridge and freezer and serve up healthy meals throughout the week in no time with this essential cookbook.

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Bringing together the very best triple-tested air fryer recipes, this book offers all the inspiration you need to make the most and more of this versatile kitchen appliance.The air fryer has taken household kitchens across the world by storm. This handy kitchen appliance makes cooking our favorite foods quicker, easier, cheaper and even healthier. From healthier versions of fried favorites to whole roast dinners, impressive vegetarian mains, crunchy snacks and baked treats, the air fryer will make your time in the kitchen a stress-free and mess-free experience. Now a popular trend on TikTok and social media, air fryer recipes continue to go viral – from cheesecakes to cheese toasties, corn on the cob to the quickest pakoras. Despite its name, the air fryer does not “fry” things; it bakes them, and it bakes them fast – the results are not only delicious but economical and energy-efficient.In this comprehensive cookbook, discover over 100 triple-tested recipes for light bites such as Leek and bacon frittatas to Sriracha Vegetable Tempura, to more substantial meals such as Fish Tacos, Herby Lamb Koftas, Bourbon Chicken Wings and Pepperoni Calzones – with this book you’ll have all the inspiration you need to make the most and more of your air fryer.Featured inside The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook, readers can uncover: - Over 100 recipes (plus variations), all photographed and with a fresh, modern design.- Including a mixture of classic recipes and innovative ideas with recognisable ingredients readily available in all markets.This must-have cookbook proves ideal for the health-conscious cooks out there, as air fryers use significantly less oil than other cooking methods, as well as budget-conscious cooks as air fryers are cheaper to use than a conventional oven.

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Descubra la rica y compleja historia del colectivo LGBTQ+ en todo el mundo: sus luchas, triunfos y contribuciones culturales.Este libro explora y detalla las ideas y eventos más importantes de la historia y la cultura LGBTQ+ y nos muestra así toda la experiencia LGBTQ+. Se trata de un relato diverso y global, que explora los momentos, movimientos y fenómenos más importantes, desde la primera poesía de amor lésbica conocida de Sappho hasta los estudios de sexualidad modernos de Kinseys, e incluye biografías de figuras clave, de Anne Lister a Allen Ginsberg.'El libro de la historia LGBTQ+' celebra las victorias y los triunfos de las personas LGBTQ+ a lo largo de la historia, como los disturbios de Stonewall y las primeras cirugías transgénero, además de commemorar acontecimientos trágicos y persecuciones, desde la "policía nocturna" del renacimiento italiano hasta las políticas "No preguntes, no digas" del siglo XX. También recoge elementos culturales clave — el lenguaje secreto de la cultura polari, la cultura de salas de baile negra y latinx y las muchas banderas de la comunidad – y resigue la historia de los espacios LGBTQ+, desde las "casas Molly" del siglo XVIII hasta "los barrios gay modernos.Con la combinación de de textos autorizados y accesibles y gráficos impactantes típica de la serie "Grandes ideas", 'El libro de la historia LGBTQ+' celebra la larga, orgullosa y a menudo oculta historia de las personas, culturas y lugares LGBTQ+ de todo el mundo.Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world—their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known lesbian love poetry of Sappho to the Kinseys' modern sexuality studies, and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Allen Ginsberg.'El libro de historia LGBTQ+' celebrates the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, such as the Stonewall Riots and first transgender surgeries, as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution, from the Renaissance Italian “Night Police” to the 20th century “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy. The book also includes major cultural cornerstones—the secret language of polari, Black and Latinx ballroom culture, and the many flags of the community—and the history of LGBTQ+ spaces, from 18th-century “molly houses” to modern “gayborhoods.”Using the “Grandes ideas” series’ trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the long, proud—and often hidden—history of LGBTQ+ people, cultures, and places from around the world.

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• Un libro favorito: con más de 900 reseñas positivas: destacado por profesionales y elogiado constantemente por sus ilustraciones detalladas, explicaciones concisas y variedad de enfoques• Completo: con proyectos para artistas principiantes, intermedios y avanzados, para que el lector gane en confianza y mejore sus habilidades• Cubre todos los niveles: con proyectos para artistas principiantes, intermedios y avanzados, el lector podrá estudiar los conceptos básicos antes de saltar a nuevos desafíos creativos.Domina más de 80 técnicas de pintura con talleres paso a paso y consejos de artistas profesionalesLos talleres completamente ilustrados de artistas profesionales te guían a través de más de 80 técnicas de pintura, que incluyen lavado plano, piel, efectos escultóricos o empaste. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Favorite one: With 900 positive reviews, is a favorite practitioner choice and is consistently praised for its wealth of information and concise explanations• Expansive: Includes projects suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced painters alike, so readers are sure to build confidence and improve skills.•Fully illustrated, step-by-step workshops from professional artists guide you through more than 80 painting techniques.

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- Una guía visual única que hace de la política un tema más fácil de entender con un enfoque inédito- Completísimo: cubre los aspectos clave de la filosofía, teoría e historia política- Presenta los diferentes sistemas de gobierno y explica cómo funcionan- Imparcial, fiable y de alcance global- Funciona como volumen complementario de "El libro de la política" (serie Grandes Ideas), que ha vendido más de 370,000 copias en todo el mundo- La serie "Como funciona..." ha vendido más de 600,000 ejemplares en todo el mundo.Descubre todo lo que hay que saber sobre la historia, el pensamiento político y el funcionamiento interno de los gobiernos de todo el mundo con esta guía gráfica única.Combinando un lenguaje claro sin palabras complicadas con gráficos atractivos, es una guía integral y fácil de usar de todos los aspectos de la política.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A uniquely visual guide to politics that makes the subject easier than ever to understand- Fully comprehensive, covering the key aspects of political philosophy, theory, and history - Explores different systems of government and explains how they function- Unbiased, authoritative, and global in scope- Works as a companion volume to El libro de la política, which has sold more than 370,000 copies worldwide- The "Como funciona" series has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide.Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments around the world with this unique graphic guide.Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, Cómo funciona la política is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics.

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Discover over 330 houseplant varieties and make the most of them with care advice, design inspiration, and step-by-step projects.Turn your living space into an indoor oasis with the RHS’s definitive guide to more than 330 houseplant varieties.Take your house plant collection to the next level with Houseplant. Discover the best varieties to suit your home from more than 330 profiles on every kind of houseplant you can imagine, from succulents and cacti to orchids, bromeliads, and even carnivorous plants.Complete with essential care advice to keep your plants alive and thriving, propagation tips to help you grow your collection, and 24 step-by-step projects designed to make the most of your greenery, Houseplant has everything you need to create, cultivate, and care for your indoor garden.

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A stand-up spiral-bound book to flip over each day and discover a fun, new idea to build with your LEGO® bricks.Flip the page and discover a new LEGO® build idea to inspire you every day—with 150 build ideas!Get creative with 150 fun LEGO ideas for the whole family to create, from cute animals and cool vehicles to dream homes, space rockets, magical beasts, LEGO games, and much more. The stand-up spiral-bound format makes it perfect for displaying in the home and enjoying as a family, inspiring creativity, and screen-free fun. Build your favorite pets to add to your animal collection, create a reward chart (for every member of the family!), celebrate a birthday with LEGO cupcakes, and get on the move with helicopters, monster trucks, and hot-air balloons. Each day brings a new surprise and LEGO inspiration.Build LEGO fun into every day!©2023 The LEGO Group

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Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Universe explores the incredible celestial bodies in our Solar System.Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the Universe. Children will be mesmerized by how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars.This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes. Striking photographs and detailed illustrations help you learn the secrets of pulsars and black holes, and how they are created by dead stars. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on fossils, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Universe introduces the ultimate guide to incredible celestial bodies and our Solar System. Children can find out how the Universe started with a Big Bang and what scientists think will eventually happen to it. This all-encompassing guide to the Universe is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic, explore one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century with Eyewitness World War I, or explore the creatures and plants that lived long ago with Eyewitness Fossil.

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Understanding nutrition has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a range of topics – from a healthy gut and the essential function of vitamins and minerals, to the pros and cons of plant-based diets, and the reasons why highly processed foods tend to be less good for us – each entry provides a clear and simple explanation of all of the key aspects of nutrition. Organized thematically, and enriched with eye-catching infographics, the book draws on the latest research in the field, providing a reliable and up-to-date point of entry into the subject. Dive straight into this helpful health book to explore: -Clear graphics and simple definitions which make the subject easier to grasp than ever before. -Entries that cover a broad range of areas within nutrition – from food groups to the science behind the best-known diets – exploring and explaining each one in an accessible way.-The perfect introduction for complete beginners and time-poor readers looking for a quick overview.-Mind-blowing facts dispel myths and misconceptions about healthy eating and nutrition.-Simple, easy-to-understand graphics help to explain key concepts in a clear, visual wayWhether you are studying nutrition at school or college, want to better understand how different diets work, or are looking for a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

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This edition does not include bricks.Build in some time for festive fun with the whole family! With more than 50 all-new winter holiday–themed games and activities, there is something to keep everyone entertained during the whole festive season. Grab this book and your LEGOⓇ bricks and get ready for a jolly time at ho-ho-home with your friends and family! ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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