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From a Hans Christian Andersen award-winning illustrator comes a moving and imaginative story of four polar bears searching for a new home.One evening, Papa Bear announces, "we are moving tomorrow." His family can longer live in their Arctic home: there are no more seals to catch, and too few fish. The next morning, they set off, in search of more promising places.From one of the world's greatest illustrators, Hans Christian Andersen award winner Igor Oleynikov, comes the story of four bears trying to find a place to live. All they want is food, comfort and fun for the kids. When they move into an apartment in a city of high rises, things seem promising—until the panic they cause makes it impossible for them to stay. Turning to books and television, they find what seems to be a perfect solution: a place where there are seals, but also penguins. So they set off on a long journey.With humorous, rich and striking art, Where Can We Go? is a thoughtful exploration of immigration and the importance of home.An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

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At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!Zoe is thrilled to welcome a new animal to the rescue zoo - an adorable tiger cub! The talkative cub loves to make friends but his stories are keeping the other animals awake all night. Can Zoe come up with a sleepover solution that makes everyone happy?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.Have you read Zoe's other adventures?The Lonely Lion CubThe Puzzled PenguinThe Silky Seal PupThe Eager ElephantThe Lucky Snow LeopardThe Pesky Polar BearThe Cuddly KoalaThe Wild Wolf PupThe Happy HippoThe Sleepy Snowy OwlThe Scruffy Sea OtterThe Picky PuffinThe Giggly GiraffeThe Curious KangarooThe Super SlothThe Little LlamaThe Messy MeerkatThe Helpful HedgehogThe Rowdy Red Panda

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Rainbow Rob, the classic touch-and-feel book from Priddy Books, has been refreshed for Winter 2022.This picture book tells the story of Rob the penguin who wants to change himself to be more colourful:Rob is black and Rob is white.No colour at all, just dark and light.But Rob does not like black and white,He'd like to be a brighter sight.Although he meets lots of different brightly-coloured animals, Rob decides that being yourself is the best way to be.This casebound book is a fantastic gift for young children, with a heartwarming message and great tactiles to explore.This updated edition has graphic new artwork, quirky typography, and brand-new touch and feels to appeal to a new generation of young children.

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A charming chapter-book follow-up to the international bestseller Yours Sincerely, Giraffe Professor Whale is the only whale left at Whale Point. He thinks often of the old days when his friends were all around and they competed at the Whale Point Olympics. One day, he gets a letter from Wally. The young whale has heard about the great big enormous whale who won gold for his spectacular spouting. That gets him thinking. What if there could be a new Olympics, with the sea full of whales again? In this charming follow-up to the international bestseller, another correspondence flourishes across the horizons. The letters bring penguins, whales and seals together at the Whale Point Olympics, with friendship and humour winners on the day.

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This popular dictionary, formerly published as the Penguin Dictionary of Electronics, has been extensively revised and updated, providing more than 5,000 clear, concise, and jargon-free A-Z entries on key terms, theories, and practices in the areas of electronics and electrical science. Topics covered include circuits, power, systems, magnetic devices, control theory, communications, signal processing, and telecommunications, together with coverage of applications areas such as image processing, storage, and electronic materials. The dictionary is enhanced by dozens of equations and nearly 400 diagrams. It also includes 16 appendices listing mathematical tables and other useful data, including essential graphical and mathematical symbols, fundamental constants, technical reference tables, mathematical support tools, and major innovations in electricity and electronics. More than 50 useful web links are also included with appropriate entries, accessible via a dedicated companion website. A Dictionary of Electronics and Electrical Engineering is the most up-to-date quick reference dictionary available in its field, and is a practical and wide-ranging resource for all students of electronics and of electrical engineering.

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Basking in the glow of his scientific achievement, Senbei scrambles to get Arale in working order so the rest of Penguin Village won't have reason to suspect she's not really a girl. But first Senbei needs to find her a pair of glasses and some clothes...

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As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visited more than 90 countries around the world. Now, Jessica Gee brings her tips and tricks to you in the ultimate expert’s guide to traveling as a family. This beautifully illustrated guide provides all the know-how to fulfill your own family’s bucket list - including how-tos for picking a destination, packing, budgeting, and even surviving a 12-hour plane ride. Along with personal family anecdotes, Jess offers 50 itineraries for family-friendly destinations and inspiring top-10 lists with destinations for every age. You’ll learn everything you need to know to take a family vacation to: South Africa, where you can walk on a beach with penguins - Utah, where ice castles bring a world of magic to a vacation full of natural wonders - Berlin, where holidays come to life at beloved Christmas markets - The Galapagos, where your kids will squeal with joy as they encounter penguins and larger-than-life tortoises - Alaska, where you’ll feel you’ve gone truly wild in the last frontier - And so much more! This insider's guide from one of the world’s most traveled families will inspire you to create new and lasting memories with your family for years to come.

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An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds! What sounds do a flamingon, a penguin, a toucan and more birds from around the world make? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of six different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with six amazing real-life sounds.

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Handsome cat William finds himself at the centre of mysterious case when famous masterpiece The Mona Cheesa is stolen from a Parisian gallery. Who could be responsible for the theft? Can William put the mysterious clues together in time? Fans of Helen Hancocks' Penguin in Peril won't be disappointed with this hilarious tale of cat and mouse.

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Panda and Penguin love their old sofa - but when the springs poke through and the cover tears - they realise it is time to go shopping! They look at all sorts of sofas - too big, too small, too hard, too soft and even too `arty'! And, of course, they end up with their `perfect' sofa.

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Life has never been dull for Billy and his dog Buddy, but ever since the circus arrived in the neighbourhood, it's been getting better and better. There are crocodiles, ostriches, penguins, elephants...There's little Vittorio and his pet chameleon...And of course, Caroline the tortoise and Buddy's dog friends are still here. Oh, yes, quite the merry gang all right - and one who occasionally drives Billy's parents mad!

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An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Eva Ibbotson and His Dark Materials. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize."A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller"A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." Anthony HorowitzWhen Rachel and Robert are passed a stolen book by their librarian father, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. With their father captured and everyone hunting for the Book, they must uncover its secrets and track down the final, missing page.But the cruel and calculating Charles Malstain is on their trail. When the children discover the astonishing, magical truth about the Book, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it falling into his hands. For if it does, he could rule forever.Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure and discover a truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic...

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Margaret Reynolds is a writer, academic, critic and broadcaster. Her critical edition of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Aurora Leigh won the British Academy's Rose Mary Crawshay prize. Other books include The Penguin Book of Lesbian Short Stories, The Sappho Companion, Victorian Women Poets: An Anthology (with Angela Leighton) and a series of study guides on contemporary writers, Vintage Living Texts. She is Professor of English at Queen Mary, University of London and a Life Member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. She is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's long running 'Adventures in Poetry'.

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A beautifully illustrated guide to grey wolves from wolf expert Brenna J. Cassidy.You might know that grey wolves live in packs, but there’s so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Find out what makes wolves howl, why wolves sniffing each other’s butts is their way of shaking hands, and how some wolves in Yellowstone National Park used thermal activity to heat their den! You’ll also witness the incredible relationship grey wolves have with ravens (they play tug with wolf cubs), learn about wolf rewilding projects, and discover what it takes to become a wolf zoologist yourself. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these animals face.Featuring stunning illustrations by Sally Agar, Grey Wolf (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of collectable animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant, Emperor Penguin, Koala, Honey Bee, Green Sea Turtle

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'The future of all life on this earth depends on our willingness to take action now' David AttenboroughThe official companion to the ground-breaking Netflix original series.With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, breathtakingly beautiful still photography, specially commissioned maps and graphics, and compelling text expanding on the remarkable TV stories and giving the reader a depth of information that is impossible on screen, this companion book presents a whole new view of the place we call home.Featuring some of the world's rarest creatures and previously unseen parts of the Earth from deep oceans to remote forests to ice caps, Our Planet takes nature-lovers deep into the science of our natural world.Revealing the most amazing sights on Earth in unprecedented ways, alongside stories of the ways humans are affecting the world's ecosystems, from the wildebeest migrations in Africa to the penguin colonies of Antarctica, this book captures in one concise narrative a fundamental message:If we don't act now to protect and preserve our planet, the beauty we're lucky enough to witness on these pages will have disappeared . . .'This book is part of a vital global conversation about protecting and preserving the planet.' Compass Magazine

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How will we deal with manmade climate change? Can the bioeconomy, whose foundation is no longer fossil — but rather bio-based raw materials, play a key role in coping with the climate crisis? Must we not instead scrutinise our social mentalities themselves? The art project Bio Bio SUV of Sebastian Jung and the research group flumen addresses these questions. The starting point for the artistic research is Sebastian Jung’s series of drawings of a car stunt show. The possibilities and impossibilities of a new economy are outlined by an eight-person think tank. In the interventions Jeder Vogel hat ein Auto (Every Bird Has a Car) and Die Pinguine am Starnberger See sind beinahe ausgestorben (The Penguins on Lake Starnberg Have Almost Become Extinct) Sebastian Jung devotes himself to the human view of nature and home. He creates productive irritations and invites viewers to interact with them. Texts by Viola Bronsema, Dennis Eversberg, Holger Gerdes, Alex Giurca, Franz-Theo Gottwald, Christiane Grefe, Rafaela Hillerbrand, Sebastian Jung, Zoritza Kiresiewa, Monica Navas Males, Sophia Pietryga, Ulrich Schurr. Text in English and German.

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'Oh, ONE can be fun. ONE Bun, ONE sun, ONE tree. You see? Just me.Ah, TWO. Yahoo! That's me AND you - a couple, a pair. Let's share!'So begins a lively rhyming story that follows ONE little bunny's attempts to host a fun birthday picnic as her friends fox, penguin, bear, tiger, sloth, toucan, dinosaur and giraffe arrive one by one to swell the numbers to NINE. But it is guest number TEN, a skunk with a rather unusual perfume, who causes most problems, prompting each animal to make its excuses and leave. Nevertheless, it is the skunk who turns out to be the best of the bunch and in more ways than one. Rhyming text and appealing illustrations combine perfectly to help consolidate counting up to ten and back again, also gently reinforcing the early numeracy concepts of one more and one less.

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When the Queen goes on a trip and sends back a photo of her feeding some penguins, Little Princess decides she wants snow too. The whole palace tries all kind of things - from sandmen instead of snowmen to mudballs instead of snowballs. But this little royal won't be satisfied until she gets what she wants... and sometimes not even then!

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This dictionary is a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of the book published in 1984 as the Penguin Dictionary of Religions. It has undergone substantial change and considerable expansion, doubling the number of contributors from all parts of the world.

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Join Thomas for an adventurous day at the zoo! Each page has a fun peep through so little engineers can follow along with Thomas and spot which animal is next. Thomas sees lions, penguins, kangaroos and more. With simple text and lovely illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for young Thomas fans. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit as and essential part of our literary heritage.

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Crochet your own unique, handmade toys for friends and family -- all made with love! This book includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs for making a range of toy animals for children to cuddle and play with. Choose from large comforting companions such as a pig, sheep, penguin or cheeky crocodile, or small playful animals such as ducklings, squirrels, frogs and owls.Each animal is made using basic crochet stitches before being carefully assembled. Clear instructions and diagrams for all the techniques ensure the projects are suitable both for complete beginners and those more accomplished at crochet.The charming animals featured in this book will provide high-quality, special friends for the children in your life.

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Welcome to the Galápagos Islands, a pristine archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where locals and visiting scientists work among giant tortoises, salt-snorting iguanas, diving penguins and erupting volcanoes. They are looking for just the right balance between humans and nature to lead the world to a sustainable future.

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The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles all with colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference: the mischievous keas have changed around somebody s campervan, find the animals hidden deep in the bush, match the farmers to their animals. Plus spot what s wrong in the weird and wonderful scenes: Should a kiwi be flying? Could a sheep round up the dogs? And why is there a penguin at the top of that tree?

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Add the personal touch to your Christmas celebration with ten adorable, whimsical ornaments of your own making. Create Santa, two different reindeer, a snowman, penguin, gingerbread man, a gift-bearing polar bear, a Christmas pig, a bunny angel, and a puppy in a stocking. Bridget guides you through every step with clear descriptions and color photos. She uses four kinds of polymer clay for her creations (Fimo, Cernit, Sculpey, and ProMat) in beautiful colors so your projects won’t have to be painted. These are projects the whole family can enjoy together.

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Dive into an adorable underwater world in this charming colouring book. Inside, there are over 30 spreads swimming with cute sea life, including dolphins, turtles, orcas, narwhals, seahorses, penguins, jellyfish, crabs, sea lions, octopuses and lots of other aquatic friends. Lulu Mayo’s instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humour to each marine scene, which kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with colour.The new title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover.

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From those dwelling on the shore and in the air like polar bears, emperor penguins, sea otters, and albatross, to the swimmers like clownfish, moray eels, lionfish, hammerhead sharks, dumbo octopuses, and Beluga whales, to the deep sea bottom dwellers like hermit crabs, sea squirts, barnacles, and giant clams, kids will love following the clues to match the creature to its place on the poster. The completed poster, measuring 15 x 28 inches, makes a stunning piece of wall art that kids can feel proud to display.

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Anthropologies of Value analyses the creation of value in a wide range of political and cultural contexts. This edited collection includes anthropological case studies from around the globe; from the commodification of a Venezuelan waterfall to the relative value of penguins in periods of imperialist expansion. Questioning the validity of binary oppositions such as ‘north/south’, ‘core/periphery’ and ‘west/the rest’ as the basis of generalisations about culturally-mediated engagements with capitalism, this collection leaves no stone unturned in its search to understand and define anthropological value theory. It provides much-needed, controversial new material for students of anthropology, and proposes an alternative, rarely discussed method of studying the world system which challenges mainstream existing work in the field.

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Find the perfect silly joke in this collection from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, the creators of the internationally bestselling Treehouse series.Q: How do monkeys make toast? A: They put it under a gorilla!Q: What's grey and powdery?A: Instant elephant mix!From Bears to Birds, Penguins to Pirates, School to Space, The Treehouse Joke Book 2 is packed full of hilarious jokes and silly one-liners that will make anyone laugh their socks off. The perfect gift for any Treehouse fan, join Andy and Terry as they find the ideal joke for any occasion!

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Green and Blue are best friends. But . . . who is the bestest? Green builds a bigger, better shell. And then Blue builds a biggerer, betterer shell! Uh-oh I think we can guess where this is going.Who, or what, will ultimately triumph?This furiously fast-paced and witty picture book warns of the dangers of comparing yourself to others, especially your friends! Packed with lots of visual humour, children will hoot with laughter at Blue and Green''s ever-growing silly shells. From Clive Penguin illustrator and creator of the Agent Harrier graphic novel series, Ben Sanders.

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Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, is a beautifully illustrated story full of animal fun – perfect for cheeky monkeys everywhere!A mischievous little girl and her toy monkey swing irresistibly through the pages of this playful book. Children will love guessing the animals they pretend to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures. Soon everyone will be waddling like a penguin, jumping like a kangaroo and waving their arm like an elephant's trunk!'Gravett weaves her magic again.' – Irish Times

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'Without any doubt, London is one of the best cities in the world for modern architecture. But it is also one of the biggest cities in the world, and it does not make a display of its best things. A visitor looking for new buildings in the City and the West End might well be justified in turning away with a shudder. Yet delightful things may be waiting for him in Lewisham or St. Albans.' Ian Nairn, from the 'Foreword' to Modern Buildings in London. As one of the few architectural critics to eschew purely aesthetic modes of analysis, Ian Nairn's timeless books on modern urban cities have been hailed as some of the most significant writing about contemporary Britain, while also being praised as alternative 'guidebooks' for curious travellers. First published in 1964, Modern Buildings in London celebrates the character of buildings that were immediately recognisable as 'modern' in 1964, many of which were not the part of the well-known landscape of London but instead were gems that Nairn stumbled across. Written 'by a layman for laymen', Nairn's take on modern design includes classic buildings such as the Barbican, the former BBC Television Centre and the Penguin Pool at Regent's Park Zoo as well as schools, old timber yards, ambulance stations, car parks and even care homes.

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Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, is a beautifully illustrated story full of animal fun - perfect for cheeky monkeys everywhere!A mischievous little girl and her toy monkey swing irresistibly through the pages of this playful book. Children will love guessing the animals they pretend to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures. Soon everyone will be waddling like a penguin, jumping like a kangaroo and waving their arm like an elephant's trunk! This edition of Monkey and Me comes in a chunky board book format perfect for little hands.

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Making friends has never been so adventurous as in this hilarious tall tale from design legend Seymour Chwast! How far would you travel to find a friend? Whether you go to the South Pole to party with penguins, to the moon to have lunch with an astronaut, or high up a building to meet a window washer, bring a little gift, and all will go well. Award-winning graphic designer Seymour Chwast, co-founder of the legendary Push Pin Studios, takes us on a journey around the world (and off it!). And in the end, of course, it turns out you don't have to go far at all to find a friend.

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Trapped in a marriage which has become sterile and joyless since her husband's return from the trenches of the First World War, partially paralysed and confined to a wheelchair, Connie seizes the chance of sexual fulfilment she had thought lost to her forever. First published privately in Florence in 1928, it only became a world-wide best-seller after Penguin Books had successfully resisted an attempt by the British Director of Public Prosecutions to prevent them offering an unexpurgated edition. The famous ‘Lady Chatterley trial’ heralded the sexual revolution of the coming decades and signalled the defeat of Establishment prudery.

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Alison has built Robot to simply help her have fun, but it's not so simple. It turns out she has to teach Robot about life, mainly from the point of a 7-year-old girl. Join the cast of Alison, Robot, five penguins and a monkey friend Andrew, an 80's music loving father, a serious mom that just wants a break, a cartoon Alton Brown and a cartoon Fred Chao. Filled with fun comics humor, first crushes, snowball fights, and reflections on life, this Alison and her Rock Awesome Robot collection is a year's worth of full-color daily and Sunday strips.

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Hugo thinks he is a regular penguin until he goes to school, where his classmates call him Hugo the Wicked Eye, and Hugo is lonely. But when he joins a school trip to the North Pole, Hugo makes new friends and discovers that his wicked eye has a special power, which he uses to save the day in this charming and quirky story about acceptance, friendship, and being heroic using your unique qualities.

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Imagine if you could have an adventure as a pirate. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own pirate-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story. The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including: Visiting a pirate milkshake bar Wearing a sparkly eye patch and a beard Packing a treasure map Voyaging on a ghost ship Sailing past an island made of chocolate Facing a tentacled sea monster Once they’ve finished, the reader can turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? You’re the Hero is a series of books designed to help readers dream up their very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the story will end and choosing a reward, the reader controls the action from start to finish. Packed full of imaginative characters, thrilling places to go, hilarious random objects and extraordinary situations to choose from, these books are made to be read again and again.

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Prepare to dive to the depths of the sea with 100-foot-long giant squid, travel through space after the meteorites shooting into our atmosphere and join a dangerous expedition to Antarctica to find the Emperor Penguin egg. Discover fleas dressed by nuns, a defeated prince hiding from his enemies in an oak tree and the plant whose legendary screams could drive you mad . . .Accompanying Radio 4's acclaimed six-month series with the Natural History Museum, Natural Histories tells the riveting stories of how our relationships with twenty-five unexpected creatures have permanently changed the way we see the world. Packed full of fascinating science, history and folklore, this beautiful book brings you face to face with nature, in all its wonder, complexity and invention.Fresh from winning the Thomson Reuters prize for Tweet of the Day, Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss have written another imaginative and inspiring book. Each chapter explores a different species or phenomena, often taking a fascinating object in the museum's collection as a starting point. From rock pools and blackberry picking to a shipwreck thousands of miles from land; and from David Attenborough on gorillas to Monty Python on dinosaurs, this is a book for anyone curious about the world we live in. You'll never take nature for granted again.

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"Make baby bath time fun with this squeaky animal baby bath book. It's safe for baby and perfect for bath-time fun or high-chair play. With bright pictures of baby animals, squishy waterproof pages, and a built-in squeaker, Squeaky Baby Bath Book Baby Animals is perfect for learning and playing at bath time! Your baby will discover a piglet, duckling, elephant, and baby penguin who squeaks, each with a word book label, making this baby-learning bath book clear and simple. With its BPA-free, non-toxic and wipe-clean, squishy pages, Squeaky Baby Bath Book Baby Animals is great for teething, too!"

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In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more of this fun flamingo story!For more feathery fun with the flamingo girls, pick up more preschool wordless books like Flora and the Penguin, Flora and the Peacocks, Flora and the Chicks, Flora and the Ostrich, or Flora and Friends Matching Game.

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Promises For You is a delightful gift book filled with love and promises, for a very special person, to help and guide a child as they grow. The story follows a charming little penguin on a colourful journey with you by their side discovering all the wonders the world has to offer. The giver(s) promise to be there for them helping them have a sense of wellbeing, happiness and security. Beautifully illustrated in full colour over 32 pages, this book makes a perfect baby shower, new-born or young person's birthday or Christening present. With space for a personalised message in the front, this hardback book makes a wonderful keepsake gift.

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Explores Batman's entire career, with full details of his breathtaking adventures and battles, resolute allies, chequered love life, and formidable Rogues Gallery.DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden Gotham City.Packed with information on the Dark Knight, including his creation and evolution over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular Super Hero explores Batman's motives and drives, his incredible array of weapons and vehicles, his "family" of allies, and his roster of menacing Super-Villains, including The Joker, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, The Penguin, Bane, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and many more. This definitive volume brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal, and City of Bane. Featuring a detailed timeline of key events in the life of Bruce Wayne aka Batman, Batman: The Ultimate Guide New Edition is packed with spectacular full-colour artwork from the original comics and is a dream purchase for the Dark Knight's legion of fans all over the world.™ & © DC Comics. (s22)

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It's time for bed, Ted! But Ted is busy. He's brush, brush brushing his teeth with a crocodile! And splish splosh splashing with penguins in the bath. And jump, jump, jumping out his fidgets with a kangaroo ... Join in the fun as Ted is too busy for bedtime – lift the flaps to find out what he is doing next! But all the craziness leads to a quiet and soothing ending, making this the ideal fun bedtime read for toddlers. Perfect for fans of Chris Haughton and Rob Biddulph, this sturdy board book will have pre-schoolers chortling with laughter!

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Shy and anxious schoolboy Toby accidentally becomes king of a pixie kingdom at the bottom of his garden! These chaos-creating magical critters cause havoc for Toby at home and at school with their ridiculously silly powers (despite them only trying to help!), much to Toby's embarrassment and frustration. But when his extrovert friend Mo discovers Toby's secret double life, Toby realises that maybe being king of the pixies isn't so bad after all... Relentlessly hilarious and full of zany slapstick, this new series will be loved by readers of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Star Cat, and Evil Emperor Penguin.

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Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Lee Bermejo & Mick Gray Cover by Lee Bermejo In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER covers) – the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL – show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker. After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds “his city” divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham’s most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman! Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker – you won’t want to miss this one! Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US

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The acclaimed Polly Dunbar (Penguin, Tilly and Friends) offers, through a lively, read-aloud story, a meditative and effective way to calm the toddler tantrum.Every toddler feels frustrated sometimes, every toddler gets ANGRY. They scream, they shout, they see RED RED RED. Now, in her singularly expressive style, the beloved Polly Dunbar brings us the perfect picture story book to share with those little ones overwhelmed by their emotions; a true-to-life, upbeat story about a toddler tantrum that offers a meditative way to calm them down. “Why not count to ten?” Mum suggests to her son. “One … two … three…”

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The penultimate volume in the 8-volume Everyman Signet Shakespeare contains Shakespeare's later Comedies - THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, AS YOU LIKE IT, TWELFTH NIGHT, ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and MEASURE FOR MEASURE. The beautifully produced, single-column text of the plays, with the Signet footnotes, is supplemented with bibliographies, a detailed chronology of Shakespeare's life and times, and a substantial introduction in which Professor Tony Tanner discusses each play individually while setting each in content. The seven plays bought in Penguin would cost 23. 20, while the Cambridge and Oxford Classics editions cost 33. 25 and 27. 50 respectively.

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Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 9 books are similar in complexity to level 8, with strong patterns and similar events and episodes. Non-fiction titles use non-fiction tools – including signs, labels, captions and diagrams – where necessary. Single-word spacing is used from level 9 upwards. In addition, very high-frequency words appear consistently without vowel markings. These features will help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic. Join one boy and his family on a trip to the zoo. But this is no normal zoo: it’s full of extraordinary animals, including elephants who drink tea, penguins who ski, and even chimpanzees who eat peas! Illustrated by Luciana Fernandez, this imaginative poem is written by eleven-year-old Collins Big Cat 2011 Writing Competition winner Reece Cox. Children can recap all the different extraordinary animals from the book in the map of the zoo on pages 14–15, allowing children to retell the story in their own words.

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