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The zany characters of the Science Squad will guide kids through this engaging, fact packed kid's book from Robert Winston all about the key subjects - science, technology, engineering, art, and maths.An excellent introduction to understanding these concepts, Science Squad is a colourful, well-presented education book for children that will get your little ones crazy for STEAM subjects!This brightly illustrated science book for kids breaks down STEAM subjects and complicated ideas into fun and easily understandable pieces. Join Robert Winston and the Science Squad to unravel the mysteries of the exciting world of science - find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from and much more!The Science Squad characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. The ingeniousness of Science Squad is the characters - keeping little ones engaged and engrossed throughout. Learn about the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry. This book is a fantastic first children's book for kids starting to learn STEAM subjects in school, or who are developing an insatiable interest in the world around them.Meet The Science Squad!The Science Squad is made up of five cool characters (subjects) that work together to show you how the world works. Science is all about asking questions and discovering the answers to explain how things work. Technology uses science to create new machines and effective ways of doing things. Engineering is all about finding and designing solutions to problems - using science, technology and maths. Art is all about using your imagination and style to create brilliant new things. Maths is about numbers, patterns and problem-solving. They are the perfect team to teach you all about STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths!Find out what science is, why it is so important, and how it relates to the world around you. Discover how machines work, what a food web is, why boats float, where lightning comes from and much, much more!From Amphibians to Darwin to the Internet, this book is full of interesting STEAM facts covering: - The Universe- Plants- Robots- The Human Body- Measuring- Climate Change- And so much more!If you are looking to add more Robert Winston books to your collection, give Ask A Scientist a try for the "why askers" in your life.

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This fun baby book of first words will help teach your little one about adorable baby animals. With bright, clear pictures that have a tactile, raised effect, this board book encourages early learning and makes the perfect gift for babies and toddlers.You and your baby will enjoy reading the words aloud and pointing at the delightful photographs together. Part of an exciting new series of baby books, Baby's First Baby Animals will build your child's vocabulary as they discover their favourite animals such as a puppy, a bunny, and an elephant. Each page has a vivid image, finished with a shiny 3D effect that will engage your child and help make learning fun. Baby's First Baby Animals is a sturdy board book, perfect for children to get hands-on with and will become a firm favourite. This bright, bold baby book will fulfil your baby's thirst for discovering the animal world around them.

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Learn more than 3,000 of the most common and essential English words and phrases through English for Everyone's method for learning, practising and retaining practical language skills.Ideal for English test preparations or ESL lesson plans, the English Vocabulary Builder uses visual teaching methods to introduce English phrases and words for beginners, reinforced through a variety of exercises and examples. Once you have built up your confidence in the English language, our vocabulary book can act as a reference guide for more advanced sentence structures in practical English usage.With supporting audio available online for every word that is introduced, sample sentences throughout the book, and practice exercises, English for Everyone: English Vocabulary Builder can help you confidently progress your English language from beginner to advanced in both social and business environments.About English For EveryoneEnglish for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading and writing.Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources or a structured programme for students to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides:- Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and colour-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).- Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching- Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, 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 bookThe English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including:-CEFR-TOEFL-IELTS-TOEIC

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This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography.The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh's spectacular The Starry Night, this art history book celebrates the lives of groundbreaking artists and their most famous art masterpieces.Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, such as the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army and Henry Moore's beautiful bronze casts. Then find out about photography, from the development of the camera to pioneering photographers such as Johannes Vermeer and Julia Margaret Cameron. Designed for both parent and children to enjoy together, this bestselling book on art history is guaranteed to encourage a love of art through the generations.Celebrate your child's creativity as they explore:- "Artist profiles" explore the lives & major works of key painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, & dancers.- Our "Closer look" pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols.- Stunning double-page spreads feature important works of art in full colour.- Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated.- Easily accessible & age-appropriate text covers key curriculum topics - Number 1 Best Seller in Children's Books on Art History From ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art, this gorgeously illustrated art book for children traces the development of painting, sculpture, and photography through the ages. It's the ultimate introduction to the world of art for kids! A must-have volume for children curious about the arts, as well as parents, carers and educators seeking an accessible and visually-engaging encyclopedia for children all about art history.

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Let this guide be your very own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing health questions with easy-to-swallow information.Is red wine good for your heart? Will caffeine raise your blood pressure? How Food Works gives you answers to these and several more questions by investigating claims surrounding a variety of foods and examining them from a biological standpoint. Discover nutritional facts about the food you eat, learn the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and go behind-the-scenes of modern food production.Packed with infographics and colourful images, the book delves into the science behind ways of eating including gluten-free and veganism, as well as the benefits of different diets from around the world. Turn the pages to understand why food intolerances occur, what actually makes food organic, how important sell-by dates really are, and how much salt you should really be eating.Readers will also learn about the social and economic implications of food choices, such as eating disorders and fair-trade businesses.Indispensable and accessible to young and old, How Food Works is the perfect health and dietary companion.

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Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever.The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: French provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic French phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. Previous edition ISBN 9780751369861

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Imagine a world without Principia Mathematica, Rights of Man, the Bible, Shakespeare, or the Mahabharata.Books that Changed History features 75 of the world's most momentous titles - from The Art of War to Anne Frank's Diary - and reveals their far-ranging impact.Books are the medium through which scientists, storytellers, and philosophers introduce their ideas. Discover seminal religious and political titles, cornerstones of science such as On the Origin of Species, and ancient texts such as the I Ching, which is still used today to answer fundamental questions about human existence.Get up close to see fascinating details, such as Versalius' exquisite anatomical illustrations in Epitome, Leonardo da Vinci's annotated notebooks, or the hand-decorated pages in the Gutenberg Bible. Discover why Euclid's Elements of Geometry was the most influential maths title ever published, and marvel at rare treasures such as the Aubin Codex, which tells the history of the Aztecs and the early Spanaish colonial period in Mexico.Books that Changed History gathers stories, diaries, scientific treatises, plays, dictionaries, and religious texts into a stunning celebration of the power of books.

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Give your toddler a head start with 16 colourful flashcards, ideal for preschool play and expertly designed to develop early language skills.With a vibrant image on every flashcard, DK's sturdy picture cards make learning first words fun! Talking points on the back of each card reinforce learning, helping to familiarise children with the shape, colour and sound of each object, from shiny shoes to the colourful ball. This set of My First Words flash cards contains an additional card for parent guidance with tips for creative learning games for you and your little one to share. Introduce your little one to new words with this set of educational touch and feel flash cards!This collection of first words flash cards offers:- Vibrant cards to grow your toddler's language skills and help them learn new words.- Expertly designed flash cards to develop early language skills, boost information processing skills and help increase attention span. - An easy-to-carry box set of 16 picture cards, ideal for on-the-go learning.- Strong and sturdy cards designed for babies and toddlers.With a range of popular early learning topics for young children, including My First Animals Picture Cards, My First Colours and Shapes Picture Cards, My First Farm Picture Cards, My First Numbers and Counting Picture Cards and My First Things That Go Picture Cards, choose from a vareity of picture card packs for your toddler.More in the SeriesLooking for more picture cards to keep little ones entertained and help them grow? Well look no further - teach your toddler new animals with My First Animals Picture Cards, or teach them all about colours and shapes with My First Colors and Shapes Picture Cards!

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Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.Look inside your brilliant body with DK's brand new human body book. DKfindout! Human Body will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! From gooey gastric juices, to our amazing brains, and everything in the human body in-between, this book will give kids the understanding they crave about how our bodies work. DKfindout! Human Body explains the complex systems like digestion that keep us ticking over, and will satisfy any budding biologist.DKfindout! Human Body will surprise and delight young readers aged 6 to 9.

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Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Forest allows children to explore the flora and fauna of forests from around the world with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!Discover all types of forests from rainforests to woodlands in DKfindout! Forest. Learn about the different forest animals that make their homes there, explore how forests change through the seasons, and find out about forest conservation. This book is essential for any child interested in the world around them.

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Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Sharks teaches kids everything they would want to know about the world of sharks. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any kid that can't get enough of shark facts, DKfindout! Sharks is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite sharks including bullhead, carpet and angel sharks. Discover sharks from prehistoric times to matching sharks eggs to their parents. DKfindout! Sharks will surprise and delight young readers.

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A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the animals of the world!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the subject of animals that takes curious kids on an enjoyable, educational journey of discovery. Mixing beautiful photography with charming illustrations, it's the perfect visual language for young readers, and is packed with light-hearted fun, and fascinating facts. Featuring everything from legends and folklore, world history, and creatures from the land, sea, and skies, this series is bursting with all sorts of subjects that early readers will love!From birds and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will discover important facts about the wonderful world of animals - from what they eat and where they live, to why people are animals too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book that gets children learning, reading, and laughing too! Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:- Read fun facts about a variety of different animals - Learn all about animal behaviour, activity and skills - Discover a visual reference section packed with wonders of the animal world Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of engaging and striking photography with lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey into the animal kingdom to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading at bedtime or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is part of the educational kid's book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different sports with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.Shortlisted: -Gold winner in the in the Best New Book in the Smallish Design Awards 2017-Silver winner in the Best Children's book in the Junior Design Awards 2017

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This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in in Edinburgh, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out.From enjoying the Fringe Festival to climbing Arthur's Seat - discover the essential sights of Edinburgh with this great-value, concise travel guide and map.Inside Edinburgh Pocket Map and Guide:- Compact format - about the size of a mobile phone - means you can slip it in your pocket on a day trip or short stay- Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Central Edinburgh in detail- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Colour photographs of Edinburgh's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Covers Central Edinburgh and sights and areas beyond the city, including GlasgowTravelling around Scotland? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Scotland. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring these beautiful and diverse islands.Whether you want to relax on Fuerteventura's sandy beaches, hike along lush mountain trails on La Palma, explore the historic town of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria or ride a cable car to the top of Tenerife's Teide: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of the Canary Islands with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Canary Islands:- Over 20 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of the Canary Islands, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations depict sights such as the charming Casa de Colón, animal-filled Loro Parque, volcanic Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente and more- Colour photographs of the Canary Islands' colourful settlements, beautiful beaches, volcanic landscape, unique wildlife and more- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about these islands' volcanic origins, unique history and culture, flora and fauna, marine life, local crafts, traditional carnivals, delicious tapas, renowned rum, water and outdoor sports, and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover each island, including Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and visa and health informationDK Eyewitness Travel Guide Canary Islands is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to these incredible Spanish islands.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentWant to explore more of Spain? Try the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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Make baby bathtime fun with DK's Squeaky Baby Bath Book: At The Beach. Safe for baby and perfect for bathtime fun or high chair play, Squeaky Baby Bath Book: At the Beach is packed with bright, squashy, waterproof pages, and a built-in squeaker making baby bathtime fun for your little one! Introduce your baby to recognisable objects at the beach from a bucket to a boat; from a sea shell to swimming ring. Each page has one bright image showing a beach object with a word book label making this baby-learning bath book clear and simple. Great for teething too, Squeaky Baby Bath Book: At The Beach is BPA free, non-toxic and wipe-clean with squishy pages, ideal for small hands. A great gift for any newborn Squeaky Baby Bath Book: At the Beach is perfect for learning and playing at baby bathtime!

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this breathtakingly beautiful country.Trek across the frozen blue ice of Glaciar Perito Moreno, admire splendid colonial architecture in Cordoba, marvel at the mighty Iguazú Falls or explore Buenos Aires' historic Plaza de Mayo: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Argentina with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Argentina:- Over 30 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Argentina, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans detail iconic sights such as the opulent Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, dinosaur-filled Museo de La Plata, awe-inspiring Parque Nacional Iguazú and more - Colour photographs of Argentina's natural wonders and spectacular landscapes - including mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, flora and fauna - plus its colonial cities, iconic buildings, historic sights and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Buenos Aires, including Plaza de Mayo and Microcentro, San Telmo and La Boca, Plaza San Martin and Retiro, Recoleta, Palermo and Belgrano; the Pampas, Argentinian Litoral, Córdoba and the Andean Northwest, Cuyo and the Wine Country, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's unique history and culture, religions, music and dance, art and literature, cinema and theatre, architecture, colourful carnivals, varied cuisine and more - Experience the culture with features on the people of Argentina, the Gaucho culture, Argentinian tango, landscape and wildlife, equestrian sports and more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus how to get around, useful phrases, and visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Argentina is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Argentina.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentPlanning to spend a little longer in the capital? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Buenos Aires guide.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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Revitalise the way you look and feel by eating the most effective beauty foods.Discover the best foods for good skin, hair, nails, and teeth, and enhance your outer beauty from the inside with over 100 healthy recipes selected by the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Build your own clean beauty plan based on the results you want to see, and experience the wonderful effects that beauty foods can have on everything from fragile hair and oily skin, to cellulite and bruises. Plus, advice on how to stay hydrated, preserve nutrients, and balance your diet helps you eat yourself beautiful every day.With an energising kickstarter food plan and nutrient-packed recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks, Neal's Yard Remedies: Eat Beautiful is the ultimate guide to revolutionising your clean beauty regime.

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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 7-8 year olds. Money 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 teach your child how to solve maths problems that involve money. It includes adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying money, and how to calculate change. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Money 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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English for Everyone is an exciting and comprehensive self-study course for adults learning English as a foreign language. This course is a unique new series with a visual, engaging, and easy to follow style to make the English language easy to learn. Learn business English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. This unique course is easy to use, starting at beginner level and working up to advanced English to help you grow in confidence as you learn. This Business English Beginner Course Book introduces business topics such as meetings and presentations, telephone language, company history, and business lunches.Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and Android/iOS apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand. Perfect for personal study or to support exams including TOEFL and IELTS, English for Everyone is suitable for all levels of English language learners.

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The ideal first book to introduce parts of the body to toddlers. My First Body is packed with colourful images to help build the foundation of early learning.Help your toddler learn all about the human body in My First Body. With colourful, bright pictures of parts of the body alongside clear word-labels your little one will discover faces, legs, arms and feet. My First Body keeps early learning simple and fun for your little one.Perfect for encouraging children to build vocabulary and language skills, My First Body helps toddlers grasp early concepts. Your little one will love discovering different parts of the body while holding the chunky pages of this tactile board book. Read it together and help them turn the pages and learn all about body parts.

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We know all about history through the eyes of adults, but what about children? Journey through the lives of 30 everyday children from the Ice Age to modern times.A history book that helps kids today understand the lives of someone their age in the past - what they wore, the food they ate and the games they played. You will meet and discover the lives of the Aztecs, Romans and Vikings in their ancient empires and medieval castles, and many more! This educational book explores the often-overlooked lives of children in the past. This history of children book is filled with fun facts and includes specially commissioned illustrations of the children and maps of the places they lived. This educational book also explores the historic moments that children witnessed. A Child Through Time also includes visually stunning maps, timelines, and illustrations. Collections of archaeological objects have been thoroughly researched to make this book as historically accurate as possible.This history book for kids will provide an immersive reading experience and shape their perspective on the often-ignored topic of family life through the ages. A Child Through Time covers key curriculum topics in a new light. This visually stunning learning tool is perfect for children ages 7 and up.History Through the Eyes of Children Have you ever wondered how children lived in the past? A Child Through Time takes you on a historical journey through the eyes of children. Stunning Illustrations by Steve Moon bring each child to life. The book is packed full of maps, timelines and photographs which reveal fascinating facts about kids that lived in the past. Inside the pages of this history book, you'll find: - Get to know 30 children from early civilizations through to the modern period. - Read all about the childhoods of famous historical figures like Tutankhamun, Pocahontas, and Marie Antionette.- Explore the toys, games and food of everyday kids in the past.

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It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK's visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have.Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. Using 'need to know' boxes, step-by-step diagrams, and other eye-catching visuals, How Money Works shows you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading, and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.This must-have guide to money further features:- Key financial concepts in a uniquely visual way, using bold infographics combined with simple, jargon-free language. - Genuinely comprehensive, covering every aspect of money - personal, business, and governmental. - Defines hundreds of money-related terms, such as cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market. - Offers essential basic know-how on everything from managing debt to online fraud. - Fully up-to-date, covering topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, and others) and quantitative easing. Includes localizable appendix of territory specific reference information.Our forefathers may have used simple bartering to exchange goods and services, but today we depend on complicated financial instruments for pensions, life assurance, mortgages, and more. How Money Works explains how these work, as well as how to avoid on-line fraud and where to invest. With information on the latest forms of funding and currencies such as Bitcoin, this comprehensive book will fast track you to financial literacy and getting the most from your hard-won cash.

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Help your child be the top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman.Carol Vorderman can help your child learn good handwriting skills with this homeschool learning resource for 5-7 year olds. Handwriting Made Easy - Joined-up Writing is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes, tips, and fact-boxes to make home learning handwriting skills easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed using the progress chart and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents' notes explains what your child needs to know at each stage and what's being covered in the national curriculum so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence.This book will help your child develop a neat, consistent, and fluid style of handwriting. It covers topics including upper and lower-case letters, ascenders and descenders, how to join letters, and plenty of copying and creative-writing exercises. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support the new national curriculum learning, Handwriting Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's handwriting skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman)

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Master Key Stage 2 French in just 10 minutes with this fantastic home-study workbook from Carol Vorderman.10 Minutes a Day French is a homeschool learning resource for 7-11 year olds that teaches French in short, bite-sized chunks. Children prefer to learn in short bursts, making this workbook from Carol Vorderman the perfect homeschool introduction to language learning. Games and tests make learning fun, leading to maximum results in just 10 minutes a day.This workbook includes 10-minute activities on numbers, family, and the weather. The parents' notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls, and gives guidance on how to avoid them.10 Minutes a Day workbooks are the perfect at-home reinforcement for subjects kids learn in school and support the National Curriculum.

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this fascinating region.Wander around Old Phuket Town, laze on the palm-fringed beaches of Ko Samui or discover the lively nightlife of Pattaya: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Thailand's beaches and islands with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Thailand's Beaches and Islands:- Over 20 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Thailand's Beaches and Islands, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Pho, Dusit Park, Jim Thompson House and Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan - Colour photographs of stunning beaches, paradise islands, spectacular landscapes, bustling cities, charming towns, dazzling temples, historic buildings and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Bangkok, Eastern Seaboard, Upper Western Gulf Coast, Lower Western Gulf Coast, Upper Andaman Coast, Lower Andaman Coast and the Deep South- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Thailand's history, way of life, culture, wildlife, ecosystems, religion, art, architecture, beaches and more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Thailand's Beaches and Islands is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Thailand's Beaches and Islands.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentPlanning a longer trip around Thailand? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Thailand.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this captivating country.Explore gilded pagodas and spectacular archaeological sites, enjoy stunning beaches and mountains, or experience every-day local life: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Myanmar with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Myanmar (Burma):- Over 15 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Myanmar, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans of the key sights such as the old colonial quarter of Yangon, the Bagan Archaeological Zone, and the Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda- Colour photographs of Myanmar's spectacular countryside, serene lakes and rivers, charming villages, bustling cities, ornate temples and pagodas, and more- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about this country's complex history, festivals, religions, beliefs and traditions- Experience the culture with features on cruising the Ayeyarwady river; Burmese Buddhism; the Burmese pagoda; Myanmar's theatre, music and dance; traditional dress and sport; varied and distinctive cuisine and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Yangon, the Bago region, western Myanmar, the Bagan Archaeological Zone, eastern Myanmar, Northern Myanmar, Southeastern Myanmar, and the Mandalay region- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and visa and health informationDK Eyewitness Travel Guide Myanmar (Burma) is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Myanmar.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentAbout DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Turkey.Browse the lively bazaars of Istanbul, laze on Bodrum's picturesque bays or stroll around the incredible rock formations of Cappadocia: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Turkey with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Turkey:- Over 40 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Turkey, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and area plans show in detail Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, the Castle of St Peter and more - Colour photographs of stunning landscapes, scenic coastlines, incredible churches, spectacular mosques, fascinating ruins, picturesque villages, historic cities and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Istanbul; Thrace and the Sea of Marmara; the Aegean; Mediterranean Turkey; Ankara and Western Anatolia; the Black Sea; Cappadocia and Central Anatolia; and Eastern Anatolia- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the history of Turkey, its society and culture, and the festivals and events that take place here throughout the year- Experience Turkey with features on the country's landscapes and geology, flora and fauna, art and architecture, customs and traditions, and more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Turkey is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Turkey.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentPlanning a city break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Istanbul.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.?World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome. ?Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you'll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more.Whether you're a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history."

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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring these diverse and compelling cities.Experience imperial splendour at the Forbidden City in Beijing, travel back in time with a visit to the Great Wall or explore the bazaars and backstreets of Shanghai's Old City: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Beijing and Shanghai with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing and Shanghai:- Over 20 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map covering both cities and two transport maps, help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Beijing and Shanghai, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail Beijing's elegant Temple of Heaven and imperial Summer Palace, the world-famous Great Wall of China, the iconic Bund in Shanghai and more- Colour photographs of each city's ancient architecture and historic sights, elegant temples, elaborate palaces, tranquil parks and gardens, and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Beijing, Shanghai and Farther Afield- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about each city's unique history, iconic architecture, temples and palaces, museums and galleries, parks and gardens, and festivals and events- Experience the culture with features on language and script, Chinese literature, religion and philosophy, architecture, traditional arts, traditional Chinese gardens, Beijing opera, modern arts, Beijing's courtyard houses, old Shanghai and more- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Beijing and Shanghai is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to these fascinating cities.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentWant to explore beyond Beijing and Shanghai? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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The ultimate book for cheese-lovers - a photographic compendium of more than 750 different cheeses to whet the appetite!The grandest fromages, the finest Feta, the most delicious Manchego: celebrate the glorious variety, quality and pleasure of different types of cheese from around the world.Detailed entries on over 750 cheeses offer cheese-tasting notes and profiles of the cheese-makers, from popular cheeses such as gouda and cheddar, and classic French cheese varieties, through to more unusual Asian and American cheeses. Develop an in-depth understanding of the science of cheese-making and the different methods for hard cheese, soft cheese, and blue cheese. Discover the importance of the grazing for the animal producing the milk, whether it's for goat's cheese, sheep, cow, or even buffalo. Learn how to make cheese for yourself with step-by-step photography. The perfect gift for the cheese-lover in your life, or the perfect excuse to head to the cheese shop so you can indulge your own love of the glorious world of cheese.

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Master Key Stage 2 maths problem solving in just 10 minutes a day with the activities in this essential home learning workbook from Carol Vorderman. 10 Minutes a Day Problem Solving (KS2) is a homeschool learning resource for 7 to 9 year olds that teaches kids problem-solving skills in bite-sized chunks. Children prefer to learn in short bursts, making this the perfect homeschool introduction to problem solving in maths. Games and tests make learning fun, leading to maximum results in just 10 minutes a day. Activities using graphs, time tables, and the 24-hour clock will help your kids with this subject. The parents' notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls, and gives guidance on how to avoid them, helping you improve your childs maths skills while at home. Carol Vorderman's 10 Minutes a Day problem solving workbooks are the perfect at-home reinforcement for subjects learned in school and supports the National Curriculum.

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Master Key Stage 2 vocabulary in just 10 minutes a day with this fantastic home learning workbook from Carol Vorderman. 10 Minutes a Day Vocabulary is a homeschool learning resource for 7 to 11 year olds that teaches vocabulary in short, bite-sized chunks. Children prefer to learn in short bursts, making this workbook from Carol Vorderman the perfect homeschool introduction to vocabulary. Games and tests make learning fun, leading to maximum results in just 10 minutes a day, helping you prepare your child for ks2 and beyond. This vocabulary workbook includes activities on synonyms, word meanings, and verb endings. The Parents' notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls and gives guidance on how to avoid them. Carol Vorderman's 10 Minutes a Day workbooks are the perfect at-home reinforcement for subjects learned in school and support the National Curriculum.

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Help your child improve their spelling, grammar, and punctuation with the best-selling home learning series from Carol Vorderman.Carol Vorderman can help your child perfect their spelling, grammar and punctuation knowledge with this homeschool learning resource for 10 to 11 year olds. Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning 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 throughout Key Stage 2 - and even beyond!This Key Stage 2 workbook shows Year 6 children how to use punctuation, synonyms, antonyms, reported speech and sentence clauses. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's English skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman).

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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 perfect their spelling, grammar, and punctuation with this homeschool learning resource for 8-9 year olds. Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning 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 learn how to use punctuation, irregular verbs, similes, and direct speech correctly. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's English skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman).

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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 perfect their spelling, grammar, and punctuation with this homeschool learning resource for 5-7 year olds. Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning 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 learn how to use punctuation, pronouns, connectives, and different tenses correctly. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's English skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman).

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Ben Newell has an audience of over 2 million plant enthusiasts across the world who delight in his curiosity and care for nature as he shares his terrariums on social media. In 2022, Ben received a RHS Chelsea Gold Medal in recognition of his work and was shortlisted for Garden Media Guild Social Media Influencer of the Year. He has been featured in publications such as The Spruce, Buzzfeed, and LadBible and made appearances at BBC Hereford & Worcester Bloomsbury Festival and on Michael Perry's Plant Based Podcast.

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This visual celebration of the world''s most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Writers Who Changed History places well-known writers in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence literature as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in literature, writing, poems and novels or who want to broaden their general understanding of literature and writers'' lives.Inside this book on writers, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 100 of the world''s most important novelists, poets, and playwrights - from the Middle Ages to the present-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Charles Waddell Chesnutt and Zora Neale Hurston-Portraits of each writer alongside photographs of their homes and studies, original manuscripts, notebooks, letters, first editionsIn this liter

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Packed with fun facts and incredible visuals, this Earth encyclopedia covers everything from supervolcanoes to tsunamis.Welcome to the Explanatorium, where the wonders of science are revealed. Watch as tectonic plates tear apart and collide. Witness the destructive power of earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes.This science book for kids aged 9-12 answers the biggest and smallest questions about our planet, whether it's tornadoes, tsunamis or tectonic plates. Exploratorium of Earth brings science to life with striking photographic explanations, helping kids to understand just how the world works.This fact-filled science compendium for children offers: - An extensive guide to our planet breaking down science in an age-appropriate way for children aged 9-12.- Supports the science curriculum in schools up to Key Stage 3.- A microscope, telescope and kaleidoscope of knowledge all rolled into one, with breathtaking photography

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Thomas J. Sheehan is a faculty member at the University of Florida and has written or coauthored over 350 scientific and popular articles on ornamental horticulture. He is an honorary vice-president of the American Orchid Society, a recipient of the Society's Gold Medal of Achievement and is active in a number of international orchid-related organisations

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Best friends and television presenters Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams are well-known for being panellists on long-running ITV daytime chat show Loose Women. In addition to their regular television appearances, the pair also host their own YouTube channel, Nadia and Kaye, where they vlog about a range of subjects including cookery, parenting, and 'menopausal moments', with their cooking vlogs often involving Celebrity MasterChef winner Nadia teaching Kaye how to cook. Honest, funny, and down-to-earth, the channel already has more than 11,000 subscribers.

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Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends - a garden you can show off with pride?How to Garden When You're New to Gardening shows you the basics needed to get your green space under control and keep it that way. Drawing on the world-renowned expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book is packed full of creative ideas with lots of simple step-by-step instructions and clear images to help you realise your garden's potential, no matter the size and scale.Get to know your garden and choose plants that will grow well in particular soil types and conditions year after year. From planting and training decorative climbers, to designing seasonal hanging basket displays, and growing your own tomatoes, these are the small jobs that will make a huge difference to how your garden looks and feels.Take the anxiety out of planting, potting, and pruning and make the most of your precious patch of land.

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWordery's Book of The Year 2020: Food and Drink - WINNER130+ recipes all suitable from 6 months oldWean your baby and feed your family at the same time by cooking just one meal in under 30 minutes that everyone will enjoy!Say goodbye to cooking multiple meals every day and the faff of making special little spoonfuls for your baby, plainer dishes for fussy older siblings, and something different again for the grown-ups.With this ingenious new way to introduce solid food to your baby, you'll cook a single meal and eat it together as a family where baby will learn how to eat from watching you. Each recipe is quick to prepare and easy to adapt for different ages and dietary requirements. So forget 'baby food' and make light work of weaning with What Mummy Makes!

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Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviours, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare.Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature.Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Weird and Wonderful Nature is the third installment of the DK Treasure's series, exploring the many bizarre animals and plants that are uniquely adapted to their way of life.This fascinating nature book for kids offers: - Facts from a range of topics, from animals to plants and rocks to natural phenomena, that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike.- Large photographs that show each species or item in incredible detail, with diagrams help to support understanding.- A gold foil cover and beautiful illustrations, making this book an ideal gift for young nature lovers.In Weird and Wonderful Nature, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to navigate the chapters.The third title by best selling author Ben Hoare, after Nature's Treasures and The Secret World of Plants, this is the ideal gift book series that will be treasured for years to come.More in the SeriesWeird and Wonderful Nature is part of DK's Treasure's series. Complete the series and inspire your child's curiosity in natural world with Nature's Treasures, or bring out their inner botanist with The Secret World of Plants.

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Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental well-being.Using the latest evidence and research in well-being and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.Together with the research team at Oliver Heath Design, including sustainability expert Victoria Jackson, psychologist Eden Goode, and designer Jo Baston, Oliver has devised each solution with easy implementation in mind. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property you can use these stylish fun and affordable ideas to make your home a sanctuary.Inside the pages of this home decor book, you'll discover how to detoxify your home by making small changes. It includes: - 100 tried-and-tested practical solutions for improving your living space - even if you are on a budget or renting!- Stylish, fun and affordable interior design tips based on the latest research in sustainable, biophilic design- Introducing colour, pattern and texture to your home, adapting and creating zones, as well as bringing the outdoors in and maintaining your houseplants- Clear chapters organised by solution including Light, Sleep, Sound, Warmth and Air The ideas and solutions included in this book have been devised with easy implementation in mind. Optimise lighting in your home by using reflective surfaces for a brighter space, follow a ventilation checklist to replenish the air in your home and remove pollutants, or unlock the powers of a tech-free bedroom for a better night's sleep.

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The ultimate plant guide, updated to include current RHS Awards of Garden Merit so you know which plants are RHS recommended.Whether you are growing roses or growing French beans, choose plants with confidence with the RHS Good Plant Guide. This book recommends over 3,000 trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, bedding plants, fruits and vegetables for every garden situation - all readily available from nurseries and garden centres - and with more than 1,500 photos and illustrations, it will ensure your garden flourishes all year round.Whether you are a green-fingered guru or just starting out, enjoy good plants throughout the year with the RHS Good Plant Guide, now in paperback (previous ISBN 9781405362986).

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