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Get outside and do some fun science experiments!

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Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover their brilliant developments in farming, paper-making, time-keeping and medicine and how they have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.

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Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts

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Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning two continents and 11 time zones and bordering three oceans, with a population of more than 143 million people. This book considers the dramatic changes in Russia''s political system, from monarchy through communism to democracy. It looks at how the present government is structured and at the role of the president, the most powerful person in the country, and asks what the key challenges are for Russia today, both nationally and internationally.

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Discover the human body in glorious technicolour!With eye-grabbing diagrams and amazing facts, The Bright Body Book takes a vibrant look at the body's many systems: how they work and what role they each play in keeping us alive.This colourful and fact-packed bumper book provides an accessible look at the human body through bright and bold graphics. With page-filling diagrams, a colour-blocking approach, and simple text and captions, The Bright Body Book presents the incredible scale and complexity of the human body in small, digestible chunks. As well as this, surprising statistics and close-up photos allow children ages 9+ to gain a deeper insight into the wonders of our bright and bold bodies.This definitive resource is your one-stop shop and includes a look at the following areas of the body:The brain and nervous systemThe digestive systemThe heart, lungs and bloodThe reproductive systemThe sensesThe skeleton and muscles

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