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Boost your child''s comprehension, phonics and reading skills with this bumper Phonics workbook!DK Super Phonics My First Sound Blends is a learn to read book by DK Super Phonics that introduces children to different sound blends at a time. This phonics book is perfect for children aged 4-6 who are learning to read, teaching different letter patterns through activities and games.Every activity gives the opportunity to practise and build upon phonics skills learnt at school. Tip boxes featured throughout and a full answer section will enable you to support and reassure your child. Each of the eight sections focuses on essential first sound blends and will provide a strong foundation for your child to become a motivated and fluent reader.This beginner reader series offers: - 8 sections broken down into different sound blends to decode new words. - New letters and sounds that are introduced through each section of activities and

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Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities and puzzles.Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with astronomy.Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This interactive space book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with the solar s

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Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities and puzzles.Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with astronomy.Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This interactive space book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with the solar s

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Learn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers.Phonic Books Pet Sitters are older reader books that introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The pack of 12 decodable books is aimed at older children in the very early stages of reading and in need of support, teaching different letter patterns through a series of activities. Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start for ages 9-12 or KS2/Years 5 and 6. It starts at at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set.For example:Books 1 & 2: CVC, CVCC, CCVCBooks 3: CCVCCBook 4: sh, ch, tch, thBook 5: ck, ng, qu, wh, le, -edThis 200-page phonics activity book features: - Activities to practice previously taught spellings in Pet Sitters.- Each unit intro

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An interactive board book with hidden wintry surprises along with way! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, including a sneaky seal and a howling wolf, making this board book a fun and easy story about winter animals and frozen landscapes.Pop-Up Peekaboo: Winter provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of arctic fun. Journey through the snowy scenes, crunch over frozen ground, and soar through icy skies.This adventure pop-up book for 3-5 year olds includes:- Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills.- Lift the 5 flaps throughout the book to find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills.- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.- Rounded edges and chunky board book pages

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Discover the newest sets and minifigures from the LEGO NINJAGO World!Packed with facts on all the coolest NINJAGO characters, including Sora, Arin, Lloyd, and their amazing dragon friends. Learn about the ninjas' fierce foes, incredible vehicles, weapons, mechs, and more. This essential guide for LEGO NINJAGO fans also comes with a fantastic Sora minifigure!2024 The LEGO Group.

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Boost your reading skills and meet the family at the heart of James Cameron's Avatar!If Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children know one thing it's that wherever they go, family is their fortress. With this reader, young bookworms can learn all about the Sullys, the Na'vi and their beloved home Pandora. They'll discover some of the incredible creatures that can be found across the land, sea, and in the skies, and meet the Sullys' allies along the way.Packed with amazing imagery, clear and simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz, this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader will help 5-7 year old Avatar fans build their reading abilities and confidence while taking an epic voyage across Pandora. 2023 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.

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Design, style, and accessorise clothes with this book of practical fashion design ideas for kidsWhether your child wants to design the next big outfit for London fashion week, or they just want to learn about textiles and fabrics, How to be a Fashion Designer helps kids enjoy experimenting with new ideas.Draw and colour creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Bright illustrations mixed with fun photography show kids how to choose gorgeous colours, design dress shapes, customise t-shirts, and add sparkle to their accessories using simple, easy-to-follow design tasks and practical projects.This hands-on fashion book for kids offers:- A collection of practical activities like restyling their wardrobe staples and customising t-shirts, with easy to follow design tasks and projects.- A new and updated edition, with fresh content including dressing to boost your mood, how to create your own

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Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle gradersCould you crash the Moon into the Earth? If the Sun explodes, would we all get vaporised? What's the weather like on Mercury?Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young bad guys-in-training. Facts about space are all well and good, but discovering that if you threw someone into a black hole, they would be spaghettified - stretched out long and thin before getting squashed smaller than an atom is truly, fascinatingly gruesome.At the Supervillain Academy, readers will learn about the solar system, galaxies, the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question Which planet is entirely populated by robots?. Perfect for fans of Kay's Marvellous Medicine and the Horrible Histories series, Astrophysics for S

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Make the most of your trip to San Diego with DK Eyewitness Top 10.Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best San Diego offers and ensuring you don''t miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.Inside, you''ll find: Top 10 lists of San Diego''s must-sees, including the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado, Mission Bay Park and La Jolla San Diego''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping Themed lists, including the best museums and art galleries, beaches, nightlife, performing arts venues, and much more Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week A laminated pull-out map of San Diego, plus four full-colour area maps DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travellers to make the most of

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Get creative with this LEGO book plus 150 bricks and sorting tray and build and play your way through four fun-filled LEGO worlds.Use the LEGO bricks included to create a cool city car, then rebuild it into a jungle car, a spacecraft, or a submarine - and head off on adventures in your own unique LEGO worlds. Includes a minifigure and frog pal, too!Discover more than 150 build ideas to inspire you to create and expand your city, jungle, space, and underwater worlds.Read exciting stories, build fun LEGO models and watch your LEGO worlds come to life!Includes a sorting tray for organizing and storing your bricks and models-in-progress. Your book, bricks, and tray can come with you wherever you go!2024 The LEGO Group

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Take children on a grand tour of the highest places on earth in this striking book all about mountains. From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular mountains, mountain ranges, and the animals and plants that live in them in this beautiful gift book for children.This fascinating book on mountains offers:- The first in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world.- Everything you could want to know about habitats; the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible facts- A giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page.Young nature enthusiasts can learn all about the impressive mountains of the world through clearly labelled illustrations breaking down each one. Each of the four chapters covers a different ty

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Get to know more than 100 of the world''s favourite dinosaurs and animals with this bedtime books boxset for young children.This must-have box set for children aged 3-5 contains two books, The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs, and The Bedtime Book of Animals, which have beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page for gentle bedtime reading.The Bedtime Book of AnimalsCreatures from each of the core animal groups are featured in six dedicated chapters (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates). Turn each page to find out more about animals around the world.The Bedtime Book of DinosaursExplore the earliest life that appeared in the ocean, the giant dinosaurs and the wonderfully weird creatures that followed them. Features well-known favourites, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, as well as lesser-known discoveries, including Yi and Changmiania.This children's bedtime boxset

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This busy numbers board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning numbers and words!Introducing My First Numbers, a busy board book with tabs to get toddlers aged 0-3 thinking, counting, and learning new words.This interactive book is packed with colourful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones learning to count. Babies and toddlers will love joining in and learning their numbers from 1 to 10, and then up to 20 in this first counting book that''s perfect for sharing and developing children''s speaking, listening, and observation skills.This numbers board book for babies offers: - 13 exciting tabs to turn to, featuring the numbers 1-10, 20, and four recap pages to reinforce learning.- A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.- Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development.Let''s have fu

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Whether you want to immerse yourself in the timeless art of the Dutch Masters, cycle through fields of tulips in Keukenhof or cruise the canals in cosy Utrecht, your DK Eyewitness travel guide ensures you experience all the Netherlands offers. The Netherlands offers a breathtaking network of canals alongside a striking background of historic city skylines. It takes only two and a half hours to drive across the country, and with its excellent train systems, exploring the magnificent, rugged heath lands and picturesque cities has never been easier.Our updated guide brings the Netherlands to life, transporting you there as 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 place you inside the Netherlands'' iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover: -Our pick of the Netherlands'' <

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This colourful picture book shows children the power and wonder of their imagination.In this timely and important book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun shows young readers aged 5-7 the inspiration and confidence that can come from the figments of your imagination.Every child has their own little spark of imagination that is with them, no matter what comes their way. With it, children can move skies, paint rainbows, shape clouds, and create whole new worlds. Find out how to let your imagination SOAR, SOAR, SOAR!This inspiring and imaginative book for children offers: - An introduction to how precious imagination is for children and teaches them how to look after it so they can use it to thrive.- Development of children's imaginative skills which helps them to become good storytellers, creates emotional connections with others, and improves their self-esteem.- Encouragement of children's creativity, visual thinking, and play

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Go on a fact-packed adventure through the prehistoric world with this children's book of figures and number-based facts!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey through dinosaurs and prehistoric life. From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.This dinosaur book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 dinosaur facts for children aged 9-12.- Topics divided by 5 chapters: Before the Dinosaurs, Tremendous Triassic, Jaw-Dropping Jurassic, Colossal Cretaceous and After the Dinosaurs.- Eye-catching double-page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs will have you impressing your family and friends with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different dino species. Children aged 9-12 will number-c

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This exciting introduction to dinosaurs is brimming with hundreds of fun facts about the prehistoric world.This book for children aged 5-9 takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world. Learn facts about fossils, see Brachiosaurus bones up-close, and discover dozens of other incredible dinosaurs.This dinosaur encyclopedia will engage young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, tapping into every child''s natural curiosity and answering all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world.This children's dinosaur encyclopedia offers:- An updated issue with fun and fresh dinosaur content and dynamic dino-illustrations.- Feature pages that include a fact file of essential stats about each dinosaur that includes size, diet, and period - all colour coded by period for clarity.- Friendly and accessible text that is blended with bright illustrations to learn about favourit

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Holistic, accessible, and beautifully illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world''s key plant and fungus species.Written by specialist experts, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world''s most fascinating species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.In this book, you will find: An exploration of all of the main groups - from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforest giants, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of South East Asia The spectacular diversity of plants and fungi, the ecosystems they support, their symbiotic relationships with animals and each other, and their use in everything from food to clothing and medicine. Explanations of the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of plants and fungi The book explores how

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Whether you want to get cultural on Museum Island, explore Berlin's complex history at Checkpoint Charlie, walk in the footsteps of royalty at Schloss Charlottenburg, or sample a tantalizing array of street food from around the globe, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes it easy to experience all that Berlin has to offer.From the Brandenburg Gate to the TV Tower, Berlin boasts an incredible array of iconic sights, as well as a world-renowned arts scene which has cemented the city's reputation as the European capital of cool. Beyond the centre, Berlin offers beautiful green spaces and idyllic lakes which provide the perfect tonic to the excitement of the city.Our newly-updated guide brings Berlin 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 place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Berlin is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Berlin you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Berlin's must-sees and hidden gems.- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day.- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.- Colour-coded chapters to every part of Berlin, from Unter den Linden and Alexanderplatz to the quiet charms of Prenzlauer Berg and even further afield.- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay.- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently.- Covers: Around Unter den Linden, Museumsinsel, Alexanderplatz, North Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Tiergarten, Kreuzberg, Around Kurfürstendamm, Around Schloss Charlottenburg, Beyond the Centre.Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Germany. Want the best of Berlin in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Berlin.About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

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Make memories in this stunning travel journal, the perfect keepsake companion for your travels. This gorgeous A5 journal is neatly organized into ten trips with space to plan for and reminisce about each - whether you''re embarking on a far-flung adventure or enjoying a weekend away closer to home.Helpful packing lists, budget trackers and accommodation notes are just the ticket for organizing each trip, while imperial and metric conversions and an envelope for storing receipts and postcards will come in handy when arriving in a new destination. There''s even a ribbon bookmark and elastic close, so you can rest easy knowing your memories will be kept safe and secure.Each trip includes both lined and blank pages for penning reflections or doodling while you''re away so, whether you''re documenting a city break or scribbling down memories from multiple destinations, there is plenty of space to let your creativity run free.Need a little inspiratio

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Learning the most common and useful English words and phrases has never been easier!With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Ukrainian and English, along with a free English audio app, DK's English Ukrainian Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion for life in any English-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new English vocabulary.Ready to learn? Dive right in to discover: - A comprehensive two-way index provides instant reference- Covers key topics including food and drink, transport, shopping, people, home, work, and leisure- Additional panels include key nouns, verbs, and useful phrases- Photos and text include all the latest technology and clothingThe supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in English.The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every English word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.English Ukrainian Bilingual Visual Dictionary is perfect for tourists and business travelers, as well asUkrainian refugees who have come to live in English-speaking countries, Ukrainian-speaking students and teachers of English as a second language, alongside charities and organizations providing resources for Ukrainian refugees.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the stars - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Starry Sky is a beautifully designed reader that takes you on a journey into the night sky, to discover what stars are, the patterns they form known as constellations, stories about them through the ages and the latest astronomy technology.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the stories and science of the night sky.

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Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the Egyptians and the Aztecs to the British Empire and the Soviet Union.History of the World Map by Map also explains how elements of civilization, such as writing, printing, and tool-making, came into being and spread from one country to another. It tells of the rise of the world's great religions and of human endeavour such as the voyages of early explorers. It charts stories of adversity such as the abolition of slavery, and shows how people have always migrated for a better life, from the very first humans moving across Africa, to millions of 19th-century Europeans crossing the Atlantic in search of the American dream.Journey into the past to discover:- Maps which combine beautiful illustration with satellite relief data for unrivalled accuracy and detail- Maps are overlaid with panels of text and information-rich graphics, for a deeper understanding of each episode- Feature spreads offer a closer look at key people, developments, and turning points in history- 80-page reference section contains a full-colour illustrated timeline of world events from prehistory to the present day- Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the USEndorsed by renowned broadcaster, historian, and author Peter Snow, this is an unmissable visual guide to ancient, medieval, and modern history in all corners of the world. This updated edition contains eight pages of brand new maps, and has been reviewed and updated for diversity and inclusion.

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This exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with facts about magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world.Explore retellings of favourite myths as well as lesser-known ones in this book of fantastic stories from every corner of the globe. Children aged 5-9 can dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic in this encyclopedia filled with magical stories of myths and legends. This children's encyclopedia about myths and legends offers:- An encyclopedia of fantastical stories combining fun, friendly, and accessible text with bright illustrations and photography.- An exciting new title in the award-winning My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series.- Chapters on: Sea Creatures, Mythical Creatures, Winged Creatures, Magic and Mischief, Heroes and Battles and Legendary Stories.Learn about stories that have shaped civilisations from a huge range of different cultures with My Encyclopedia of

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Keen to explore a different side of Dublin? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find Temple Bar and Trinity College in these pages, because that's not where Dubliner's hang out. Instead, you'll meet the locals at secret basement dens holding after-hours poetry slams, buskers serenading kayakers along the Liffey, and seafood shacks plating up freshly caught oysters, and that's where this book takes you.Turn the pages to discover:- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as flea markets and movie theatres.- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Dublin. - Helpful 'what3word' addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.Compiled by proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with Dublin's best experiences and hidden spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs.Whether you're a restless Dubliner on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Dublin Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local:These giftable and collectable guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they're born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic - just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Dublin? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Dublin.

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A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn their first numbers. This exciting novelty board book makes learning first numbers easy and will stimulate babies' and toddlers' early learning. Part of the new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek First Numbers will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide-and-seek elements and eye-catching illustrations, like a bright red bus and jumping frogs. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first numbers, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful numbers board book offers: - A safe and sturdy board book format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. - Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements, and easy-to-read text. - A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to number and point to objects in order to identify them. Toucans, spaceships,

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This haunted house book has colorful characters and an entertaining story to engage young readers.Are you daring enough to join the brave cat and mouse as they explore the haunted house? If so, turn the page right now to start your spooky adventure!This ghostly board book is filled with entertaining characters that the brave cat and mouse encounter while they move through the haunted house. With a fun, rhyming story to read aloud to little ones and beautiful illustrations, this book is the perfect Halloween story to share with toddlers and an exciting gift for the scariest time of the year.This fun-filled board book for babies features: -Delightfully entertaining Halloween character-Sturdy board book safe for babies to che-Rhyming text, perfect for reading alou-Story features characterful toys that babies will engage withThe ideal Halloween gift for a baby or toddler that is filled with fun and early learning benefits, this highly-engaging Halloween story encourages imaginative thinking and early literacy while the rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud. In fact, recent research suggests that the repetition, language, sounds and rhythm of spoken and sung rhymes, can help children to predict what's coming next. This can make the words of the rhyme easier to remember, and highlight the individual sounds, which can pave the way for learning to read. An ideal board book for parents, carers, relatives, and friends of babies, toddlers, or nursery school children, looking for a unique, fun, Halloween gift with early learning benefits, Boo's Haunted House is sure to delight.

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Discover the elemental properties of iconic Marvel Comics characters. From the volatile gamma-irradiated Hulk to the stable Super-Soldier Captain America, and the technologically enhanced Iron Man to the cosmically charged Silver Surfer, the Marvel Comics Universe boasts a diverse array of heroes and villains. Whether mutants or Asgardians, Celestials or Inhumans, The Periodic Table of Marvel expertly classifies key and lesser known Marvel characters to reveal the properties that bind them, the catalysts that created them, the chain reactions that energize them, and the underlying structures and formulas that underpin the Marvel Universe. With more than 130 character profiles written by a Marvel expert, beautiful comic book art, and Marvel's seal of approval, The Periodic Table of Marvel reveals the fascinating and surprising connections between the most incredible heroes and villains ever created.© 2021 MARVEL

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Count from 10 reindeers to 1, then back to 10 again in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap Christmas board book with a playful rhyme for little ones.Beautifully illustrated by Jonny Lambert, this delightful picture book makes a wonderful Christmas gift for babies and toddlers. Young children can turn the pages and lift the flaps to discover all the surprising things the busy reindeers are up to - they're checking the gifts, taking off with Santa's sleigh, swooping and diving, helping Santa through the chimney, stopping for carrots, falling asleep, getting tangled up, hitting a tree, and even going for a wee-wee!Action-packed and with humorous Christmas Eve scenes little ones will love, this entertaining festive book is perfect for story time over the Christmas holidays.The sturdy, toddler-tough pages and big, hard-wearing flaps are just right for young children developing their finemotor skills, while the bouncy counting rhyme is enjoyable to read aloud and share, encouraging children's number skills, language, and early literacy. Jonny Lambert's 10 Little Reindeers is sure to be a Christmas book babies and toddlers will enjoy again and again.

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Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egypt in the third instalment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.The Secret Explorers come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission...In The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) and Kiki (engineering expert) are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh's tomb. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about the real-life Pharaoh Khufu and his treasures, ancient Egyptian religion, and how mummies were made, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.Also available as an audiobook, narrated by actor Alfred Enoch.

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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings.This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics--from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.Poems are complemented by detailed illustrations, timelines, and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative.Prompts and activities inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner.

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A brilliant quiz book for clever kids - put your general knowledge to the test and boggle your family and friends with your brainpower!Can you name the longest river in Europe? Do you know your skull from your sternum? Can you identify an archaeopteryx and an allosaurus? Can you recognise the flags of India and Italy? You can! Then what are you waiting for? Open the pages of General Knowledge Genius to find out what you know, and challenge yourself to learn even more!With more than 60 topics, from across the encyclopedia, there's something for everyone. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures - but do you know what they show? To help you, "Test Yourself" panels list what you're looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it, there's a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue.Take on the General Knowledge Genius brain-busting challenge!

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An interactive pop up book that inspires hands-on learning and teaches children language. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: First Words provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. Your child will delight in the pages, and they'll be speaking the new words they learn in no time at all. Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children 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.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- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth!This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series!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 oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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Bring the underwater world of oceans to life with Ocean Ultimate Sticker Book.With 250 reusable stickers, your child will discover all about marine life from whales and turtles to clownfish and tang, from jellyfish and octopus to seagulls and pelicans. Packed with fun facts for kids which support Key Stage 1 teaching, learn all about the ocean and the animals live in it with DK's eye-catching photographic stickers.Kids will enjoy spending hours completing the entertaining activities and learning all about the ocean with Ocean Ultimate Sticker Book.

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

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Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 3 Vowel Spellings comprises 14 books designed for older children at the very early stages of reading. The books contain contemporary illustrations and a story line based on the adventures of a group of teenage friends in a band. Moon Dogs Set 3 introduces two spellings for a vowel sound. Phonic Books Moon Dogs Set 1 introduces sounds gradually at CVC level with one line of text on each page, Set 2 introduces alternative consonants and consonant digraphs. The Phonic Books Moon Dogs Extras set runs parallel to Set 1 and provides crucial further practice for the sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text. Phonic Books Moon Dogs Split Vowel 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

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Discover knitting like you've never known it before with DK's A Little Course in Knitting. Want to learn how to knit this New Year but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered!DK brings you a practical pocket knitting handbook jam-packed with pretty patterns, savvy stitches and more! Encompassing top tips and tricks, this knitting book walks you through basic techniques, from choosing wool and practising knitting stitches to casting off and sewing seams. A must-have volume for beginners and knitting enthusiasts alike, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before! Dive straight in to discover: -Accessible step-by-step instructions to complete 30 beautiful knitting projects. -Featuring a visual guide with informative photography on all knitting patterns-Top tips and advice to help you if things go wrong. Whether you are a knitting beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a handful of beautiful knitting patterns or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this bite-sized book on knitting has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book features a practical visual gallery providing readers with a clear view of each knitting pattern, suitable for both beginners and proficient knitting enthusiasts. It's time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this knitting starter kit that'll redefine textile art as you know it!Whether you fancy taking up a new skill this New Year, or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern knitting book. Proving the perfect knitting gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on knitting projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our A Little Course In series, with something for everyone to love! Learn how to crochet like a pro from the comfort of your own home with A Little Course In Crochet, or build upon your baking skills with A Little Course In Baking.

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Erin Stern is a professional bodybuilder and two-time Ms. Figure Olympia. She has 14 IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) titles, including the 2012 Arnold Classic Europe, and has been featured on over 20 fitness and bodybuilding magazine covers. Erin has created training programs that have helped thousands of people reach their fitness and bodybuilding goals, with a mission to empower, educate, and enrich the lives of people through fitness and healthy living. Her YouTube channel and Instagram page are daily sources of inspiration and practical training tips for hundreds of thousands of her followers.

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Susan Shelly McGovern is a freelance writer, researcher, and editorial consultant. A former newspaper reporter and columnist, her beats included politics, business, education, and crime. She has written freelance material for an online news service and for various magazines, newspapers, businesses, and agencies. Her other works have included corporate histories, guides to networking and business research, and health and family-related publications. Susan lives with her husband and two children.Sarah Young Fisher is the owner of Fisher Advisers, a financial consulting firm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is a certified financial planner and a chartered financial consultant. Ms. Fisher is the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s.

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