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This title features 60 double-sided, laminated cards. It includes clear, easy to read symbols and numbers, ranging from 0-100. Helpful notes for teachers, parents and carers are included. It is suitable for ages 3+. The laminated flash cards in this pack are ideal for teachers, parents and carers to teach basic mathematical skills to children aged 3+. A more advanced version of the Numbers flash cards, these cards feature numbers from 0-100 along with games and activities that target the UK Key Stage 1 syllabus. The child will learn to grasp basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. These double-sided cards are perfect for individual or class work and are an excellent tool to support the learning and enjoyment of this core subject.

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This fabulously fun London-based book contains 22 activities that will entertain children on a day out in the vibrant city of London. Big pages with plenty of space to draw on and colour in will appeal to young children who may still be developing their fine motor skills, while other pages with more detailed drawings and activities will suit older children. Choose from spot the difference in the crown jewels at The Tower of London, design a river boat to sail on the River Thames or doodle pigeons in Trafalgar Square. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the pull-out postcards and send them to friends and family. These are just a few of the many activities you'll find that are all centred around the sights of London. Fun and educational, thel London Activity Book will help children to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills, and will make sure they get the most out of their visit to London.

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What are your BIG dreams? Maybe you'd like to be a scientist, an award-winning journalist, play in a rock band, swim in the Olympic Games, groom dogs, own a bakery or even help to run your country? We all have different dreams, that's what makes us unique. But whatever it is that you want to do, the skills you'll need to achieve your goals are the same. This exciting new book helps children and young people to practise these core skills and provides a survival kit for them to dip into when they need extra help or motivation. Some of the themes explored are: goal setting, growth mindset, perseverance, getting organised and learning to fail well. No need to worry if you don't yet know what it is that you are passionate about or what 'success' means for you. Perhaps you just need some help with boosting your confidence, staying positive or some extra help with getting through the twists and turns of everyday life. Looking after yourself is an important theme of the book whether that be eating healthy food and exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, being kind to yourself or knowing how to deal with bullies. To 'be your best self' means loving who you are, feeling confident in your own skin and achieving the things that you want to do.

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The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in. You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house? Or that she owned two pet spider monkeys? This graphic retelling of Frida's story gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Mexican revolution to the importance of self-belief. AGES: 8 to 12

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Bright Sparks flashcards are ideal to help teachers, parents and carers teach 44 sounds and keywords. Phonics help to break down words into sounds which makes learning them easier. The phonics system is a key way of teaching children to read. Suitable for children aged 3+, each card has clear, easy-to-read text. Beautifully illustrated by Dominika Lipniewska, Bright Sparks flash cards also feature suggestions for games and activities involving the cards. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Dominika Lipniewska is a Polish illustrator and designer with a passion for books and character design. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and Cambridge School of Art she has been working as a freelance illustrator, published several books, led kids workshops and drawing events and worked with students. Her style is characterised by the use of bold geometric shapes and lines that often create a busy pattern. She takes her inspiration from vintage design, books, toys and people she comes across every day. Dominika lives and works in Enfield, London. SELLING POINTS: Durable laminated cards featuring the letters of the alphabet Includes helpful notes for teachers, parents and carers 50 cards

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The Numbers Activity Book is packed full of fun and educational numbers-themed activities that will keep young children entertained for hours. The pages are crammed with all sorts of absorbing things to do, including colouring in, dot to dots, spot the difference, mazes and lots of other engaging puzzles. Alain Gree's unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration makes every page incredibly absorbing. While children are enjoying the activities, they will be practising a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Alain Gree is a French author and illustrator of children's books. He has had over 300 books published, which have been translated into 20 different languages. He has also worked as a children's broadcaster on French national television, produced three detective novels, ten ship navigation books and been a journalist for 20 years for Voiles et Voiliers (sailing ships) magazine. He is currently a graphic designer and editor for various advertising publications. Alain's main hobby is sailing. He's owned several boats since the 1970s and has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice. He finds his sailing trips provide the perfect time out to work on new children's stories and illustrations. Includes 64 plus stickers

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Generally associated with bloody and gruesome tales, the Vikings also have another side to them. In this fun-packed book, children will discover more about these fearless explorers who left behind a legacy of art, language and technology. The pages are crammed with all sorts of Norse-themed activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference, colouring in and mazes. Fun and educational, this 'Viking Adventure Activity Book' features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the colouring, matching and counting, the activities are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills. They'll also find out more about the fascinating world of the Vikings along the way. This book includes 100 stickers and is suitable for children aged 5 to 11.

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The ‘Great Lives in Graphics’ series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia and uses infographics to show them in a fresh, visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the time in which that person lived. • A genuinely engaging way to explore great lives • Aimed at children and young adults aged 8 to 12 • Conveys the life of a notable figure in an accessible and fun way • Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about each person’s life and work • Builds into a colour-coded library of collectible biographies • Instant, fun, striking and enjoyable to dip into • Always educational, but also surprising Each book includes 15 spreads, all of which feature an introductory paragraph and a visual concept. There are a few set concepts in each book: Introduction – an inspirational overview of their life, highlighting obstacles faced and the tenacity required to overcome them. Timeline spread – charting their life from birth to death and including major world events, putting their story in historical context. Family outline – early family life and experiences in education, relating them to similar questions and challenges children face today. Geographical overview – map showing the important places that feature in their lives, for example where they were born, worked, lived and died. Glossary – helping children to expand their vocabulary. Information is presented as visually as possible, be it a set of numbers or even a single number expressed with repeated icons. ‘Versus’ spreads highlight anything that compares and contrasts. ‘Did You Know’ facts, definition boxes and inspiring quotes accompany each spread.

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The Nature Activity Book will be very popular with any child who loves anything to do with nature and the great outdoors. The pages are packed with a huge variety of activities on subjects including farms, the seaside, flowers, plants and trees and the many different animals you will find in these environments. As well as being a lot of fun, the Nature Activity Book is also educational. Alongside learning about the natural world around them, the activities will also help children to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills. Alain Gree’s distinctive and much loved illustrations appear throughout and will appeal to adults and children alike.

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This fabulous Ancient Egyptian-themed activity book will keep children entertained for hours on end. The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including puzzles, anagrams, maths, codes, spot the difference, colouring in and other engaging activities. Absorbing and educational, the Ancient Egyptian Adventure Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the activities are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills. They’ll also find out more about the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt along the way.

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Get ready to explore the city! Dominika Lipniewska takes us on a magical journey through a day in the life of a city. With bold and distinctive graphics and lots of detail for children to explore, In the City covers every aspect of the features one is likely to find in cities throughout the world - from buildings of every shape and size, the many different modes of transport, bustling market places, parks and zoos and all the different people one is likely to find.

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This gorgeous transport-themed activity book will be very popular with any child who loves all things that go! With over 100 different activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference, colouring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles. The book is educational as well as fun and features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. All of the pages are incredibly absorbing, with Alain Grée's unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration. And while children are enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the games are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor.

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