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A fabulous overview of what happens to our waste, from stinking problems and hi tech sorting systems to the importance of make less rubbish in the first place. Includes top tips on how we can reduce and re-use.

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For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons continues...Brave friends Patch, Wren and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek out their deadly foe - the evil Piper of Hamelyn. But trying to stop his quest for power may end in a battle that will tear the three young heroes' world apart. It has "All the ingredients of a perfect fantasy adventure." Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-ear

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Discover the magical world of nature in this information book for young children, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are woods, rivers and ponds to explore, and animals to discover under the ground, hiding in trees and rustling in the bushes. There’s information on how plants grow, habitats and nature spotting and links to websites to find out more.

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Five delightful traditional tales from around the world, specially selected and retold for younger children - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf.

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Decorate the pages of this elegantly illustrated book with transfers and crayons to create beautiful scenes of flowers around the word. Each double page has delicate drawings to colour in and a detailed scene to fill with over 1,000 rub-down floral transfers. The transfers are stored in a wallet inside the front cover to keep them safe.

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An award-winning debut about the power of speaking out, packed with humour, heart and honesty."A wonderful book about finding one's own voice." Ann M. Martin, author of The Baby-Sitters Club"Will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Cathy Cassidy." Catherine Bruton, author of No Ballet Shoes in SyriaRosalind hates her new secondary school. She's the weird girl who doesn't talk. The Mute-ant. And it's easy to pick on someone who can't fight back. So Rosalind starts a blog - Miss Nobody; a place to speak up, a place where she has a voice. But there's a problem...Is Miss Nobody becoming a bully herself?

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Meet five mischievous elves in this festive addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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Where do people live in space? How do they get there? What's it like to work, eat and sleep in space? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts in this engaging information book. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

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Enjoy Christmas with five colourful fairies in this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the tactile touchy-feely patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.

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Meet five adorable penguins that waddle through the pages in this delightful board book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.

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This immersive and reassuring book is packed with activities, all designed to help the reader focus and engage in the here and now. Aimed primarily at children, it contains a range of things to do, make, write and draw, so there's something for every mood.

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Add the stickers to create a magical world where princesses (and some princes) live in magnificent palaces, play hide-and-seek, attend a grand ball and go skating by moonlight.

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Fun, fast-paced, high-octane action adventure, 21% Monster is a perfect page-turning series for fans of Alex Rider, Percy Jackson and the MCU generation.For once, 21% monster teenage-boy Darren Devlin thinks he has the upper hand over Xastris, the secret organisation that transformed him into a genetically-modified superhuman. Since joining forces with 19% alien boy Marek Masters, 17% sabre-tooth polar-bear Aurora Valero, and now 16% alien girl Genie, Darren has never been in a stronger position...but neither have Xastris. For they are planning an attack on the world's greatest superpowers, with the fate of millions at stake. Can Darren and the team intercept Operation Serpent Strike...or will Xastris land their deadliest bite yet?

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A twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell."An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do." Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental StowawayJuly, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can't wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She's excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board.But while Alice's sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark sabotage plot, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface.When fog threatens the boat's journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever...Praise for A.M. Howell:WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARDWINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK"Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph"Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times"Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i

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Brighten the advent season with a magic painting for every day of December, with designs from snowflakes and baubles to ice-skating animals and gingerbread houses - and, of course, elves galore. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the pictures and reveal rich, glowing colours. A mess-free way to keep children busy during the holiday.

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From shells and sandcastles to crabs and fish, little children will love the seashore scenes in this early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour are ideal for developing pencil control skills.

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Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump and Why the Kangaroo Jumps.

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At night, everyone is fast asleep - or are they? In the garden there's a curious red fox. Lift the flaps to find her as she sniffs around in the garden, and discover all kinds of other animals. From a frog in the pond, and a mouse near the compost heap to a hooting owl taking off into the starry sky, little children will love discovering what goes on outside while they are asleep.

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"I loved this brave, hilarious, impossibly tender book with my whole zombie heart." Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda"Blisteringly funny, joyous and smart, with such a big, beautiful heart." Simon James Green, author of Gay Club!A Big Gay Rom-Zom-Com with Heart: Sex Education meets Love, Simon - with fake zombies - in this savagely funny gay YA romance about body image, self-acceptance and falling in love.Jesse Spark has a broken heart and in a few short weeks he'll require major surgery to repair it - which means he only has a month to accomplish two almost-impossible tasks.1) Shoot his epic zombie movie on a shoestring budget if he has any hope of getting into film school.2) Fall in love before this surgery lands him with a huge scar - because how will anyone ever fancy him after that?

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You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

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In this thrilling sticker book, the lines between science fiction and reality blur as you build awe-inspiring futuristic metropolises - from giant space stations and colonies on Mars to underwater worlds and cyberpunk cities full of androids. Add the right stickers to complete your cities, then read their description and statistics to find out all about them.

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Meet rattling skeletons and ghastly ghosts as you embark on a Halloween adventure. Explore the haunted house, creepy crypt and wailing woods, adding sparkly stickers to bring each spooky scene to life. With rich, quirky illustrations by Kyle Beckett, children will spot a funny new detail each time they look. Brilliant for developing creativity and fine motor skills.

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Filled with the capital's icons, from Trafalgar Square to Tower Bridge and pillar boxes to pigeons. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! A perfect travel companion and a mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book. Landmarks included are: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Horse Guards Parade, Borough Market, the Shard, the Tower of London, St James's Park, Buckingham Palace, the Mall, Chinatown, Shakespeare's Globe, Kew Gardens, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, County Hall and Westminster Bridge.

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Tai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an animal goes missing. See some cutting-edge science in action, and find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they do with all that dung.Written in collaboration with experts at Chester Zoo.

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Become a zoo keeper for the day, and discover all the things that go on behind the scenes at a zoo. Prepare food for hundreds of animals, clean out their enclosures, take them to the zoo vet for a check up and even watch brand new baby animals being born. With lots of flaps to lift and gorgeous illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to life in a zoo for young readers.

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Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.- The question and answer lift-the-flat format is a perfect reading tool for curious kids- Written in consultation with money management expert Bobby Seagull - TV and radio presenter, teacher and ambassador for the National Numeracy charity- Early learning about money is key to building good money habits

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This delightful sticker book introduces little children to the school day, including the journey to school, taking the register and break time, as well as music, art and PE class. With lots of stickers to add to every page, children will love interacting with the school environment and learning all about what they can expect when they start school.

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Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of little octopus as she meets her undersea friends, decorates her den and hides from a hungry shark. Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly in an engaging interactive board book.

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Lift the lily pads and peep under the water to discover what's in a pond. From tadpoles hatching and turning into frogs, to diving beetles and even dragonfly larvae transforming into adults, this book has so much information for curious young children. Find out which fish has a nest for his babies, meet a sleepy newt and peep under a swan's wing to see her fluffy cygnets hitching a ride on her back.

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Get the lowdown on these sneaky, microscopic intruders, from how they infect us to how our bodies fight them off. Meet the germ detectives who have managed to track them down. And spare a thought for the zillions of other microbes who are perfectly harmless - or may even be super helpful. Using authentic kids' questions, carefully considered answers and quirky, characterful illustrations, this book provides an excellent introduction to our invisible enemies.

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Garden spaces can be havens for wildlife, and this beautifully illustrated book will help children explore nature on their own doorsteps. They can have fun spotting 60 different kinds of animals, birds, plants, trees and bugs and using the sticker chart at the back of the book to keep track of the things they've seen. Each entry has fascinating facts and spotting tips, as well as an enchanting illustration by Stephanie Fizer Coleman.

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Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules - the building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you) - in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set. Find out what atoms and molecules are, where they come from, how they behave and how they are displayed in the Periodic Table. Then explore further with links to activities and videos on specially selected websites. Completed size of jigsaw: 59cm x 40cm

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Each time you move one of the sliders in this unique novelty book, a jungle animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal. Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to enjoy all the jungle animals in this delightfully illustrated book - the first in an exciting new series.

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Help toddlers learn some of their very first words by exploring some of the activities they love best playground equipment! From swings to slides to roundabouts and rockers, this book combines clear, simple illustrations with large type so kids can easily practise sounding out and saying the names. Little peep-through holes also show off different animals you can find in playgrounds, too.

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Mud is so much more than squelchy brown stuff. It's why our food grows, why our forests stand tall, why our water and air are less dirty and why billions of living things have somewhere to live. This engaging new title encourages young readers and their grown-ups to delight in mud, to value it in a new way and to help protect the planet's soil for the future.

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Press the buttons in this hilarious sound book to hear just how noisy a dinosaur's bottom can be! With fun rhyming text and lively illustrations by the brilliant Ana Martin Larranaga, giggles are guaranteed. On the first four pages you meet a different parping dinosaur, and then at the end, just when you thought it couldn't get any funnier, they all let rip at once.

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Bob the water beetle has a nice life in his cosy home. There's only one thing missing - someone to give him a hug! Join him as he sets out to find a friend in this charming tale of funny little bugs. A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

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This delightful festive novelty book combines touchy-feely patches with sounds to create an irresistible treat for babies and toddlers. When you "tickle" Santa, the elves and the reindeer you'll hear them all come to life - until they all join in with a lively Christmas tune at the end.

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A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life. Discover Henry’s life as a young prince at Tudor court, the religious conflicts of his reign, the fates of each of his six wives and his lasting legacy as one of England’s most famous kings.

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With flaps to lift on every page, this delightful book answers the questions that all young children ask about the weather, from Where does wind come from? to Why is it colder in winter? With surprising facts and weather forecasting tips, it makes a brilliant introduction to weather, which is a UK National Curriculum topic for Years 1 and 2.

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Discover the amazing animals and plants that live in gardens, forests, jungles, oceans and wild places in this engaging sticker book. There are over 180 stickers of animals, plants and bugs to add to the scenes, from caribou in the Arctic to clownfish in a coral reef. Ideal for learning about the natural world and for developing manual dexterity.

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Meet five mischievous squirrels in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. With bold illustrations, patches to stroke and the familiar mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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A pocket-sized book packed full of fun word puzzles and games. Puzzles include finding the missing letter, figuring out a hidden code and matching words together to reinforce vocabulary and test spelling skills. Full of colourful illustrations and space to draw, colour and complete the puzzles, this book is perfect for long journeys and other quiet times. Includes answers at the back of the book so children can practise alone or with a friend.

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Children can explore the jungles of the world and meet the plants, animals and insects that live there in this colourful lift-the-flap book. Peep under the flaps to discover iguanas warming themselves in the sun in the Amazon, orangutans swinging through the trees in Borneo, forest buffaloes crossing a river in West Africa, and fruit bats flitting over the treetops in South East Asia. With over 80 flaps to lift, this is an exciting introduction to rainforests and rainforest wildlife.

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A very simple non-fiction, lift-the-flap book for small children. Packed with holes to peep through, flaps to look beneath and snippets of factual information. A brilliant introduction to an amazing variety of animal homes, including nests, warrens, hives, dens and dams.

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How do pigs keep cool? Why do farmers shear their sheep? Which farm animals live underwater? These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs and illustrations and short, informative text for beginner readers. Includes internet links via Usborne Quicklinks to exciting websites to find out more.

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All sorts of emotions are explored in this delightfully illustrated sticker book, including feeling excited, worried, embarrassed or jealous at a party, sports day or on a day out. There's plenty of descriptive vocabulary for children to learn along the way, along with ideas about how to stay calm and manage difficult feelings.

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Bursting with inspiration, this book contains over 120 ideas for painting, drawing, printing and making collages!Discover how to paint a watercolor wash, spatter paint, create resist effects with oil pastels and many more skills in this complete creative guide, perfect for budding artists. Simply follow the simple step-by-step instructions exactly or use the ideas to create your own artistic masterpieces!- Perfect for rainy days, school vacations and quiet times.- Screen-free fun, ideal for kids wanting to learn a new hobby.- Builds artistic confidence and interest.- STEAM education friendly - encourages creative discovery.- No need for complex materials / equipment!- Includes Usborne Quicklinks - a hand-picked selection of links to child-friendly websites that help bring the book to life. Links include videos, quizzes, games and activities to help kids explore the book's topic further.

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