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Travel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

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Lucy Chamberlain has been cultivating edible produce since her teenage years, after being raised on her family's smallholding in Essex. She now grows more than 150 varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs year-round in her modern kitchen edible garden. Lucy has worked as Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall in Essex an 85-acre estate with a walled kitchen garden; as Editor of Grow Your Own magazine; and at RHS Garden Wisley. She co-hosts the podcast Talking Heads, authored RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch (DK, 2012), and in 2023 won the award for Best Showcase Garden after co-designing a kitchen garden for the Gardeners' World Autumn Fair.

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With more than 300 artist biographies and band stories, this is the essential heavy metal companion. Additional features include dozens of boxouts and sidebars on topics as diverse and disturbing as Weird Hobbies, Christian Metal, the Japanese Scene, Weird Day Jobs, the Eastern European Scene, Hardcore Crossover and Drummer Jokes.

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Learn how to read with Dandelion Readers decodable books for beginner readers.Dandelion Readers, Level 3 Activities are first reader books by Phonic Books which introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. This activity book accompanies Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings, Level 3 and is perfect for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1 who are learning to read, gradually introducing different vowel spellings through a series of activities. Two books for every stage provide phonics practice while offering different stories and encouraging independent reading from the start of their journey. Each stage introduces new letters and sounds while supporting any previously taught phonic letters or sounds and high-frequency words or sight words. For example:Book 1: Jake the Snake (/ae/: 'ai', 'ay', 'a', 'a-e', 'ea')Book 2: The Stream (/ee/: 'ee', 'e', 'ea', 'y')Book 3: Toad in a Hole (/oa/: 'oa', 'o', 'ow', 'oe', 'o-e')Book 4: Surfing (/er/: 'ur', 'er', 'ir', 'or', 'ear') This beginner reader series features: - Activities to practice previously taught spellings in Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings, Level 3.- Reading material aimed at children aged 5-7.- Vowel spellings which introduce a vowel team. An example of this is vowel spellings ‘aw’/’a’/’al’/’au’ for the sound ‘aw’.This 256-page phonics activity book features: - Introduction to the activity book- A variety of activities to practice phonics materials taught in the accompanying book Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings, Level 3What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.

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Learn how to read with Dandelion Launchers decodable books for beginner readers.Dandelion Launchers Reading and Writing Activities for Stages 16-20 are first reader books by Phonic Books which introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. This activity book accompanies Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages 16-20 and is perfect for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten who are learning to read, teaching different letter patterns through a series of activities. Two books for every stage provide phonics practice while offering different stories and encouraging independent reading from the start of their journey. Each stage introduces new letters and sounds while supporting any previously taught phonic letters or sounds and high-frequency words or sight words. For example: Book 16a: The Itch (Stage 16: tch and ve)Book 16b: The Ditch (Stage 16: tch and ve)Book 17a: The Sandpit (Stage 17: simple two-syllable words)Book 17b: The Muffin Shop (Stage 17: simple two-syllable words)This beginner reader series features: - Activities to practice previously taught spellings in Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages 16-20.- Reading material aimed at children aged 4-6.- Simple two-syllable words, suffixes ‘-ed’ and ‘-ing’, and two syllable words with the spelling ‘-le’.This 134-page phonics activity book features: - Introduction to the activity book- A variety of activities to practice phonics materials taught in the accompanying book Dandelion Launchers Stages 16-20What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.

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Ben has always wanted a dog. One day a scruffy stray follows him home. Will he get to keep him? This action-packed story takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word text through to consonant blends, consonant teams and suffixes -ed and -ing. Phonic Books That Dog! comprises 12 decodables for older readers who can read simple CVC words. That Dog! shares the same phonic progression as Phonic Books Magic Belt and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. Book 1: The Ramp (cvc, cvcc) Book 2: The Lost Dog (cvcc) Book 3: No Dogs! (cvcc) Book 4: Drop It! (ccvc and ed) Book 5: Ben Gets Strict (ccvcc) Book 6: Catch Me! (ch and tch) Book 7: Fishing (sh) Book 8: Cherished Things (th) Book 9: Good and Bad Luck (ck and qu) Book 10: The Long, Thin Boat (ng) Book 11: Shopping for Props (wh and ing) Book 12: Dog in Trouble (le) Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension can be found in That Dog! Activities.

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Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 3: Vowel Spellings comprises 14 books designed for older children at the very early stages of reading. Contemporary illustrations and a story line based on the adventures of a group of teenage friends in a band. Moon Dogs Set 3 introduces two spellings for a vowel sound. Moon Dogs Set 1 introduces sounds gradually at CVC level with one line of text on each page, Set 2 introduces consonant blends and consonant digraphs. The Moon Dogs Extras set runs parallel to Set 1 and provides crucial further practice for the sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text. Moon Dogs VCe Spellings focuses on silent or 'magic' e spellings. Book 1: Wet Day in Spain (ai, ay) Book 2: Lost in the Street (ee, ea) Book 3: The Boat Trip (oa, ow) Book 4: Birthday Lunch (ur, ir) Book 5: Matt's Bad Head (e, ea) Book 6: Mouse in the House (ow, ou) Book 7: A Gloomy Room (oo, ue) Book 8: A Wild Night (igh, i) Book 9: A Jog in the Woods (oo, oul) Book 10: An Awful Day (a, aw) Book 11: Out of Oil (oy, oi) Book 12: Beach Party (ar) Book 13: A Scary Haircut (air, are) Book 14: Steer Clear (ear, eer) Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension, grammar and vocabulary can be found in Moon Dogs Set 3: Vowel Spellings Activities.

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Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of ten books in Phonic Books Rescue, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the Rescue books (ay, ai, a, a-e, ea, ey, ee, ea, y, e, ie, e-e, ei, ow, oa, o, oe, o-e, er, ir, ur, or, ear, ow, ou & oi, oy, oo, ue, u-e, ew, ou, u, igh, ie, i-e, i, y, aw, awe, a, au, al, ough, air, are, ear, ere, eir, ar).

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Alba is a feisty, resourceful heroine who steps in to save the day when someone threatens to jeopardize her father's important scientific work. Starting at CVC level the books progress through consonant blends, consonant digraphs and alternative vowel spellings. Phonic Books Alba comprises 12 books and follows the same phonic progression as the Phonic Books Totem series and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. Book 1: Lost (cvc, cvcc) Book 2: The Plan (cvc, cvcc, ccvc) Book 3: Alba Slips Up (cvc, cvcc, ccvc, ccvcc) Book 4: French Fries for Lunch (sh, ch, th, tch) Book 5: A Bit of Luck (ck, ng, qu, wh) Book 6: A Brave Escape (ai, ay, a-e, a) Book 7: Apple Trees (ee, ea, e, y, ey) Book 8: The Long Road Home (o-e, ow, oa, o) Book 9: Supper (er, ir, ur) Book 10: Howling Wind (ow, ou) Book 11: River Flight (igh, i-e, y, i ) Book 12: The Truth (oo, ew, u-e, u) Accompanying photocopiable activities for segmenting, comprehension, blending and writing can be found in Alba Activities.

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When Zak’s grandfather falls ill, Zak must go on a quest to find ten magical gems to help cure him. This action-packed quest story takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word text through to consonant blends, consonant teams and suffixes -ed and -ing. Phonic Books Magic Belt comprises 12 decodable books for older readers who can read simple CVC words. Magic Belt shares the same phonic progression as Phonic Books That Dog! and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. Book 1: The Man in the Mist (cvc, cvcc) Book 2: Ten Rocks (cvcc) Book 3: “Help Us!” cvcc Book 4: The Clam (ccvc and ‘ed’) Book 5: Crabs! (ccvcc) Book 6: Crouch! (‘ch’ and ‘tch’) Book 7: Hush! (‘sh’) Book 8: The Sixth Rock (‘th’) Book 9: Golem of the Rocks (‘ck’ and ‘qu’) Book 10: Dung! (‘ng’) Book 11: The Spitting Pot (‘wh’ and ‘ing’) Book 12: The Simple Plot (‘le’) Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension can be found in Magic Belt Activities.

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The first step in complex math is now the easiest. Alpha Teach Yourself Algebra I in 24 Hours provides readers with a structured, self-paced, straight-forward tutorial to algebra. It's the perfect textbook companion for students struggling with algebra, a solid primer for those looking to get a head start on an upcoming class, and a welcome refresher for parents tasked with helping out with homework, all in 24 one-hour lessons. • Algebra is the second-most popular mathematic course for college- bound high school students • Nearly all college-bound high school students now take algebra

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When the numbers just don’t add up … Following in the footsteps of the successful The Humongous Books of Calculus Problems, bestselling author Michael Kelley has taken a typical algebra workbook and made notes in the margins, adding missing steps and simplifying concepts and solutions. Students will learn how to interpret and solve problems as they are typically presented in algebra courses—and become prepared to solve those problems that were never discussed in class but always seem to find their way onto exams. Annotations throughout the text clarify each problem and fill in missing steps needed to reach the solution, making this book like no other algebra workbook out there.

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Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Ultimate Sticker Activity Collection: Dinosaurs introduces children six and up to the prehistoric world. With thirty-two pages of reusable dinosaur stickers as well as a full range of related exercises — mazes, jigsaws, mix-and-match, spotters, and fill-the-scene — Ultimate Sticker Activity Collection: Dinosaurs will keep children coming back time and again.

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Phonic Books Dandelion World Stages 16–20 Reading and Writing Activities is a reproducible resource that accompanies Dandelion World Stages 16–20 nonfiction readers. It provides children with an engaging way to learn the five elements of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.The photocopiable activities in this book help children develop the skills underlying fluency in reading and spelling. Activities focus on blending, segmenting skills, supporting word-building, comprehension, and early writing in a fun and accessible way for young children. New sounds are introduced at each of the stages whilst also reinforcing those learned previously. This systematic process helps the reader enjoy success at each stage and motivates them. The Dandelion World, Stages 16–20 Activities book and series of books can be used independently or with the other books in the Dandelion World series.The progression in this book is:Stage 16: tch and ve,Stage 17: simple two-syllable words,Stage 18: two-syllable words and words with the suffix -edStage 19: two-syllable words and words with the suffix -ingStage 20: two-syllable words and words with the spelling ‘le’

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Accompanying photocopiable activities covering reading comprehension and handwriting for Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Units 8-15 Lost (Blending 4 and 5 Sound Words, Two Letter Spellings ch, th, sh, ck, ng).

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Make your trip to Morocco extraordinaryMeandering through the medinas. Stargazing in the Saharan desert. Tea tasting in Tangier. For a vacation to remember, Morocco is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Morocco 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 country's buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:- our pick of Morocco''s must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Morocco- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries

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Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs in this chapter book series! 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. 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 comes face-to-face with the king of the dinosaurs - the fearsome T. rex! This collection of exciting dinosaur stories features:- An introduction to core nonfiction to children who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts.- Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text.- Reference pages to build upon all dinosaur fans’ knowledge about these fascinating prehistoric creatures.- All the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries.- Reference material that reinforces the narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries.Dinosaur Club: On the Trail of a T. rex will take your child on a Jurassic adventure as they learn about the T. rex dinosaur species through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. Children will love to learn about the prehistoric world with the Dinosaur Club collection of character-driven adventure stories for fans aged 5-7 years old. More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Dinosaur Club: On the Trail of a T. rex, then you’ll love other titles in the series. Why not try Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge, Escaping the Liopleurodon and Avoiding the Allosaurus, to learn about the different dinosaur species!

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Explore the key milestones in the field of politics broken down clearly and simply with The Politics Book.Learn about politics in this overview guide to the subject, which is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Politics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down visually through images and diagrams. This book will broaden your understanding of Politics with: Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts Facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts A visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughout Easy-to-follow text making topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introd

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Explore the key milestones in the field of economics broken down clearly and simply with The Economics Book.Learn about economics in this overview guide to the subject, which is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Economics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down in a visual way through images and diagrams. This book will broaden your understanding of Economics with: Some of the greatest ideas in economics Facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts A visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughout Easy-to-follow text making topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Economics Book is a captivating introduction to

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Did you know that meditation can help you feel better - both mentally and physically - starting right now?No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical and accessible guidance, this book will show you how meditation can work for you.Balm your soul and body with over 75 can-do meditation techniques to build into your daily routine. Whether you want to practise on a mat or take your experience elsewhere – when walking, running and swimming; using sound and music; with art and creativity – discover which method works best for you.Meditation for the Real World will also address specific moments of need, such as how to find calm before a stressful situation such as a flight; to enhance focus before a big presentation; to reduce inflammation and pain; and much more, each with the science to support the practice.With a foreword by Dr Sara Lazar, meditation and yoga researcher at the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

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A complete workout for the mind, body, and soul with classic, authentic yoga from the country of its origin.Authentic, restorative, and holistic, How to Fall in Love with Yoga is a stroll through the world of yoga, where Sarvesh Shashi, the author, encourages readers to experience the different facets of the practice. Through four key goals and accompanying poses and flows, the author does a deep dive into the basics of the practice. It is contemplative and inclusive, peppered, on occasion, with personal notes and experiences.How to Fall in Love with Yoga is as much about the body as it is about the spirit, and as much about fitness as it is about mindfulness.Dive into this calming yoga book to discover:-A step-by-step yoga in classic DK style.-Complex poses made simple in an illustrative style.-Features benefits and notes from Sarvesh Shashi for beginners.-Detailed meditative techniques at the end of each chapter to bring fo

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Representations of climate action in the mainstream media have been white-washed, green-washed and diluted; this book tackles the reality of Climate change from a new perspective. What do we do that heavily contributes to the climate crisis and its environmental consequences? Tackling the climate crisis requires us to visit the roots of poverty, capitalist exploitation, police brutality and legal injustice. Climate justice offers the real possibility of huge leaps towards racial equality and collective liberation as it aims to dismantle the very foundations of these issues. This is an accessible, hopeful and galvanising book offering readers the tools to participate in the fight for climate justice.In this book, you will find:-Complex and challenging topics to provide context to the environment that we're living in and galvanise readers to take action.-Answers to important questions like What is Climate Justice? And are we being too Radical or Not Radical Enough?-A fresh perspective on climate change and the environment we live in.In this book, Mikaela Loach offers a perspective for real climate action that could drastically change the world as we know it to benefit us all. Written with truthfulness and hope, It's Not That Radical will galvanise readers to take action, offering an accessible and transformative appraisal of our circumstances to help prepare a majority for the future of our planet.

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A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of fungi.A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Fungi is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.Children can marvel at many different toadstool species including fly agaric, porcelain fungus, velvet shank, wood blewit, and crimson waxcap, as well as lichens, brackets, and more all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs, and annotations explaining each one.This impressive fungi anthology for kids offers: The second book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children's Anthologies series, selling more than 135,000 copies in the US. A wide selection of mushroom types featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration. A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.

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Learn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers.Moon Dogs Extras Set 2 are older reader books which introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The pack of 24 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.Three books in each stage provide phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start. It starts at at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set.For example:Books 1a, 1b and 1c: CVCBooks 2a, 2b and 2c: VCC, CVCCBooks 3a, 3b and 3c: CCVCBooks 4a, 4b and 4c: CCVCCThis catch-up reader book series features: - A pack of 24 decodable books each containing a story with different phonic letters and sounds.- Each unit (1-8) introduces new letters

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Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world.Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn''t exist they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats. This cutting-edge book, which is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them.From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history.With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide

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Discover the wonderful world of trees with this fact-packed quiz book!Explore the plant kingdom and meet more than 100 species of trees in this quiz book for children aged 9+, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree.Every tree is shown in beautiful detail, with quiz questions that will encourage engagement. Turn the page to find the answers to the questions - delivered in fast-fact style, including size, location and distinguishing features - alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit.This nature quiz book for children offers: - Fast and fun learning through the use of detailed tree 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 nature knowledge.Vivid pictures and fast facts will allow children to gather a wealth of

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Dr Cathryn Tobin is a Canadian paediatrician with over 30 years of experience working with parents and young children. Dr Tobin has a very large and engaged social media following on Instagram and has been featured in NY Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, LA Times and on Fox News and CTV. She is the host of the Toddlers Made Easy podcast which offers parents and carers the insights and tools they need to nurture their toddlers with confidence in a short bite-sized format.

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Make your trip to Japan extraordinaryPicnics under Kyoto''s cherry blossom trees. Sake tasting in the mountains of Honshu. Exploring the tranquil temples of Tokyo. For a vacation to remember, Japan is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Japan 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 country''s buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:- our pick of Japan''s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Japan- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region

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Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Marvel world plus an exclusive Captain America minifigure for your collection!Get the lowdown on Marvel's magnificent Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch and Black Panther and face up to their fiendish foes, including Green Goblin and Doctor Doom. This perfect handbook for fans of the LEGO Marvel world includes character profiles with large, striking images, humorous text and fun fact files to bring LEGO Marvel fans closer to the action than ever before. The first-ever LEGO Marvel character guide is waiting to be explored!Featuring character profiles for over 200 LEGO Marvel minifigures, complete with fun facts, stats and the LEGO sets where you can find them. Ideal for fans of LEGO Marvel who want to learn more about their favourite Super Heroes and Super Villains. Add to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Captain America minifigure inside!From fan-favourite Super Heroes and Super Villains to rarer and equally fa

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Allegra McEvedy MBE is a professional chef, writer, and broadcaster. She has been cooking professionally for 30 years and worked in numerous award-winning restaurants, both in London and in the US. Allegra is the co-founder of LEON, the popular, healthy, fast-food restaurant group, and has more recently opened her own wine bar and restaurant in London. As well as an experienced chef, she is also inspiring children to be passionate about cooking by presenting children's TV programmes, such as Junior Bake Off and Step Up to The Plate. Allegra has written 8 cookbooks, all of which have sold internationally.

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For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the action-packed thrills of DC at the movies in one spectacular book.From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader''s swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history.See how DC''s characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world''s finest actors, such as Academy-Award winners Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Viola Davis, and others transform into the Super Heroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times.Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and

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A clear explanation of what failure is, helping to turn negative feelings from it into important life lessons.Failure is something that everyone encounters at some point in their lives, no matter how much you try to avoid it. Whether that's in school, in a friendship, or even playing your favourite sport, success is not a 100% certainty.Grownups, it's up to you to teach kids how to embrace it. This book doesn't paint a pretty face on failure. Instead, it rethinks what it means, and shows kids aged 5-9 how to live their lives not trying to avoid itTeach kids the importance of failure, how to reframe negative feelings surrounding the inevitability of it, and how we can learn from it.A Kids Book About Failure 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 important, challenging, and empowering 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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Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide.Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children''s stories.This book explores: Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity. Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriad of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photog

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Sital Gorasia Chapman is passionate about bringing maths to life for kids. She worked in finance before becoming a children's author. She studied Writing for Children at the City Lit and she is the author of The Maths Adventurers series with DK and The Bedtime Boat with Farshore. Her new picture books Kindness Comes Back (Farshore) and Little Spruce (Sweet Cherry Publishing) will be published later this year together with a non-fiction picture book text, Diwali (Quarto).Susanna Rumiz is a freelance illustrator based in Italy. She creates illustrations for brands, children's books, magazines and explainer videos. She considers herself a colour nerd, so wherever there are fun characters to draw or colour palettes to play with, she's in!

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See the world through Louise Bourgeois' eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Louise Bourgeois, meet the famous French-American painter, printmaker and sculptor. Step into her life and learn what led her to explore her fears and emotions through her art. Learn all about her family and what inspired her to create her large spider sculptures. Have a go at producing your own art inspired by your dreams!In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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An interactive, Holiday themed, 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: Merry Christmas is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn about words and textures, as well as the Holiday season. Bold, bright pictures and colourful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention. This Christmas 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 Mum 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 Christmas board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore- Clearly labelled 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 teethIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate it than a Touch and Feel Christmas experience? 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 happy snowmen, holiday cheer, 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 Christmas 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 Colours and Shapes, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Find out facts about the incredible world of prehistoric animals in this first children's book about dinosaurs. Discover which dinosaur was as tall as a tree, who had horns and armour, and who was covered in feathers. Then see what these extinct animals ate, when they lived, and why they died out.First Facts Dinosaurs introduces children to the pleasures of reading with simple text, short entries, and clear, detailed illustrations. It is bursting with answers to the questions inquisitive kids ask: Could dinosaurs fly... Where did they have their babies... What are dinosaur fossils? Fun and educational, First Facts Dinosaurs is perfect for home reading and is a valuable aid for both parents and teachers. It's a great way to introduce young readers to the exciting world around them!

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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 succeed in maths with this homeschool learning resource for 6-7 year olds. Maths Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning about maths easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence.This book will help your child practise simple fractions, including quarters and thirds, as well as doubling numbers, multiplying by 2s and 5s, and working with money. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Maths Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's maths skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman)

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Celebrates the centurys' finest movies. This title offers: the best 101 films: a run down of the finest films of the millenium from Hollywood blockbusters to indie gems; the hottest stars: features on the up and coming actors and actresses who have made a mark; and the winning genres: best-in-class features on drama, comedy, horror, and sci-fi.

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Send your darling off to dreamland in the sweetest way possible with this interactive touch and feel book about bedtime!Help your little one settle in for the night and teach them all about bedtime with this adorable board book! Packed with different objects associated with a bedtime routine, this baby book is designed to inspire curiosity in babies and encourage early learning. It's time to put on our fluffy PJs, brush our teeth with the bumpy toothbrush and wrap ourselves in a cosy, cushioned duvet. Why? Because it's bedtime! This delightful touch and feel picture book will help your baby learn all about bedtime and encourage first words!Explore the touchy-feely pages together! Every page of this baby board book has large labels, one simple bedtime image to focus on. The incredible range of texture patches will inspire your baby to touch and explore. Feel cotton pyjamas, fluffy blankets, fuzzy slippers, and more.This baby touch and feel book is fun, soothing and lovely to read again, and again. It will immediately capture your child's attention and focus them on getting ready for bed. It has a simple design that is easy to follow, helping your toddler identify familiar toys and objects, and to develop a routine for bedtime. Finishing with this bedtime book!The padded cover is the perfect size for their tiny hands. Little ones will love turning the sturdy board pages themselves, pointing to the pictures, and feeling the tactile patches. Say night-night to Cuddly Teddy, Baby Dolly, Fluffy Bunny, Woolly Lamb, and the big, glowing Moon. This charming bedtime activity book is the perfect way to end the day. Sweet dreams!Touch and LearnFrom fluffy bedtime toys to shiny stars, there are all sorts of textures for your baby to explore in this safe and sturdy pre-school book! Part of a best-selling, Touch and Feel series from DK Books, this is a perfect first bedtime book for babies and toddlers.This adorable baby book includes:- A simple design that's easy for very young children to follow- Large words and one main picture per page help babies identify bedtime object- Every page has texture or an eye-catching shiny area to expand a baby's senses and encourage early learningThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of children's books from DK Books and includes titles such as Baby Touch and Feel Baby Dinosaur, Baby Touch and Feel Animal, Baby Touch and Feel Coloursand Shape and more for your little one to enjoy!

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