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Like Alice falling into Wonderland, readers of this book will find themselves travelling through wonderous mathematical worlds. Adventures will test their abilities to navigate problems and deduce logical solutions in order to get home. Each chapter offers activities from different phases in problem solving based on the research of mathematician George Polya. Ages 7- 9

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Follow this adorable little monster as he travels around the world with his mother. Together, they explore wonders both natural and manmade. Sledding down the heights of Mount Everest; diving into the depth of the Mariana Trench. Visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and playing amongst the Pyramids. An engaging adventure aimed at showing young reader's just how marvellous our world is, with a storyline that encourages outdoor play and socialisation with respect to the excessive use of video games and digital devices. All complemented by charming and enchanting illustrations that even adults can’t help but find adorable. Ages 4 +

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Cycling is a unique way to get to know a territory and has become increasingly popular in recent years. This book provides a collection of Europe’s most fascinating, evocative and iconic bicycle tourism itineraries, with technical data, information about the characteristics of the route, practical advice and curious facts and details about the area the itinerary travels through.

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Curiosity is a natural quality for children, which is enhanced when travelling. These little guides are intended just for them, with itineraries around big cities like New York to explore the most iconic places (starting from their rooms). The books feature also little games and activities to be ready for real-life explorations! The big cities won’t have secrets anymore. Ages 6 +

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Dress up the unicorns and decorate the fun scenes with over 250 dazzling stickers! This enchanting book is full of unicorns to dress up with glittery stickers of fun accessories likes wings and scarves. Use stickers to enhance the wonderful settings too, from the magical forest to the tea party to adventures over the rainbow. The stickers are removable, so you can change up the characters and scenes as much as you want! Ages: 4 plus

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In the Mad for Geography activity-book series, an apprentice geographer and cartographer guide young readers as they explore the fundamental themes of geography – in this case, FLAGS! But, think beyond countries! Vexillology is the study of history, symbolism and the usage of flags. Flags have always been an exciting discovery for big kids. They can analyse their colours, shapes and symbols; learn about the principles governing flag creation and mistakes to avoid; memorise their meanings and even design their own! Ages: 7 plus

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Bedtime is, for children, a very important moment of the day: which is why this rich illustrated collection of fairy tales and popular stories from "the wild" is the perfect way to help children fall asleep. The 70 stories featured in the book, all readable in 5 minutes, recount of funny, unpredictable and daring adventures of which the protagonists are wild animals. Ages: 5 plus

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What inspired the work and works of geniuses like Leonardo, Einstein, Frida and Curie? These books aim to explain it to the little ones, presenting some of the greatest characters of the past in a funny and light-hearted way, to which children can easily relate. The great characters become the most powerful kind of inspiration, to push the little readers to dream a little bigger. Ages: 4 plus

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The A World to Preserve series brings together breathtaking landscapes, inspiring quotes, and infographics about environmental issues that take the reader on a journey through the depths of the earth. "We really have the most beautiful planet in our solar system. None other can sustain life like we know it. None other has blue water and white clouds covering colorful landmasses filled with thriving, beautiful, living things like human beings." - Sunita Williams The mesmerising pictures in The Earth are combined with powerful quotes about the importance of protecting the world around us. Each chapter begins with an infographic depicting the issues faced by that area of the world, like our forests, prairies, mountains, and glaciers. The photos and the quotations that accompany them help us rediscover the amazement and respect inspired by uncontaminated nature.

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Anyone can be a witch! Perfect or not, who cares at the end? The irony of the title lies exactly in that: today, to be a witch is not to be perfect, but rather to look at the world differently, to be aware of the power of nature, and to use it for personal benefit. A book for modern witches that wants to be also, and especially, a way to empower the reader, to not homologate to other people's judgement: it includes 50 moments to be a witch, seeking personal strength and uniqueness. This book introduces magic as a tool for personal growth: from the most intimate and personal situations to the public and social ones, every moment is the right moment to let go of the ordinary in favour of magic. A book that can make us change our point of view on what surrounds us, the people and ourselves, thanks to a witchlike (or a simply boundaries-free!) approach.

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To share is a process that involves complex cognitive and emotional skills. To be able to share, the child must be able to understand that objects exist and belong to him even when he does not see them and be able to put himself in the other's shoes. With the identification through illustrations, the child understands how to enjoy shared games, enhancing these moments and highlighting the fun in doing what they like best. We help the children to find solutions that can mediate their needs with those of others, without this necessarily implying a renunciation. In this way, we manage their ability to think about a solution strategy, and to respect the needs of the other. Ages: 0 to 3

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Two more titles are added to our collection of Baby Montessori Board books, intended to develop the visual skills of the newborn babies. The shapes are easy to recognise, thanks to the high contrast of the images in black, white and red, the first three colours babies can perceive. From common household items to clothing pieces, these board books gather a selection of everyday objects and tools. Ages: 0 to 12 months

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A new title joins the series of large build-up board books, developed for children aged 4 to 6 to teach them about the wonders of the universe using a fun, playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that can be used to create imaginary stories and adventures. Children can detach the wonderful cardboard cut-outs from the page and build the 3D figures of a real space village, including the astronaut, the spaceship and the solar system. Ages: 4 to 6

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From the ancient steam locomotives to the latest high-speed models in Europe and China, as well as the first hydrogen-powered convoys, this volume is a fascinating journey in the world of trains. This book guides discovery of the most recent news regarding rail transport, taking a look at the near future, when trains will be remotely controlled without train drivers on board.

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Meet Tutankhamun and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography - narrated by Tut himself. A series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity. In these, children will be fascinated by the Tutankhamun story in the year of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of his tomb. Tutankhamun's style of living, the challenges he had to go through his reign and why his tomb had been hidden for so many centuries, these are some of the arguments described to help uncover the story of the most famous boy king, and a world-changing discovery. At the end of each volume, the reader will find a timeline listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 9 plus.

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Honjok is the revolutionary philosophy that teaches us to appreciate our moments of solitude and help us transform our self-isolation into a new lifestyle. This book describes Honjok in all of its facets, among which honbap - eating alone, honsul - drinking alone and honnol - playing and spending time alone. The book is structured in short chapters where text, graphics and illustrations work as complementary narrative elements. Each chapter, identifiable by a specific colour, is self-contained and requires no cross-referencing. Readers are free to approach the book in whichever order they prefer with illustrations and infographics that allow them to interact with the book.

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With the special magnifying glass that can be taken out from the cover, the children will have to find secret clues hidden in the pages of this clever book! Help the famous detective Sherldog Holmes to identify the super villain that has stolen the Big Diamond from the Museum! A chase along the city, in different settings (the subway, the research lab, the park...) to collect all the clues and find the guilty party. Passing the magic magnifying glass over the pages, the reader will find hidden clues to exclude one of the characters from the suspect lists: the games will help children to focus and to develop logic and visual skills. Ages: 4 plus

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A brand new series dedicated to the dreams of the little ones: this gender-friendly titles will let young children recreate stories to live their dream career! Developed for children aged 4 to 6 to show them a day in the life of a firefighter, dancer, doctor and astronaut, using a fun and playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that will deep the various aspects of each career choice, with detachable cardboard figures that can be used to create imaginary stories and adventures. Children can detach the wonderful cardboard cut-outs from the page and build the 3D figures of different professionals and their environments. A best-selling format, the build-up, paired together with the important topic of "what to do when you grow up", to be inspiring and creative for children. Ages: 4 plus

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A brand new series dedicated to the dreams of the little ones: this gender-friendly titles will let young children recreate stories to live their dream career! Developed for children aged 4 to 6 to show them a day in the life of a firefighter, dancer, doctor and astronaut, using a fun and playful approach. It includes short, simple texts that will deep the various aspects of each career choice, with detachable cardboard figures that can be used to create imaginary stories and adventures. Children can detach the wonderful cardboard cut-outs from the page and build the 3D figures of different professionals and their environments. A best-selling format, the build-up, paired together with the important topic of "what to do when you grow up", to be inspiring and creative for children. Ages: 4 plus

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By the fair hand of Claudia Bordin, an original concept that combines a book and the joy of Christmas: a big format advent calendar book that will accompany the young readers in their countdown to the merriest season of all: for each day, from December 1st to 24th, there is a flap to open, which will reveal an activity, a fun song, a poem or a delicious Christmas recipe. In addition, a Spotify playlist will be linked to the book for the perfect soundtrack! The merriest countdown of them all: open one flap a day to add a little Christmas magic to every day from 1st to 24th December. Ages: 5 plus

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Jean De La Fontaine's most beloved classic fables and tales about animals (and humans), enhanced by iconic illustrations, will delight and entertain young readers while teaching valuable lessons. Each board book will cover the most important topics for character development. A precious collection presented in honour of the anniversary of Jean de la Fontaine's birth, which was 400 years in 2021. Ages: 3 plus

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Fear is a natural emotion and, however irrational, it can be rationalised for the little ones by showing its causes and methods of action. In this book, children will be explained what viruses are - a more-than ever actual topic, how they move and what behaviours help to limit their spreading. The texts style is fun and light, with ironic notes and scientific background, while the lively illustrations help to deliver what could be a complicated message with an immediate understanding. A new series for the little ones to face every fear with science. Oswald the virus will teach in first person that children don't have to be scared of him and his fellow viruses, but instead to face them with the right knowledge. Ages: 4 plus

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A new, special title, in our series of build-up books. In order to celebrate the timeless fables by Jean de la Fontaine in the year of his birth's 400th anniversary. The tender illustrations by our best-selling illustrator Anna Láng, will bring to life the most iconic fables of the French author. Children can detach the wonderful cardboard cut-out from the page and build the 3D figures of their most beloved characters. Ages: 4 plus

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Two of the biggest challenges that children face while learning math are logic and problem solving. Learning to understand the reasoning that hides behind a problem, will become an extremely engaging and satisfying game. This also provides the foundations for acquiring logical and deductive abilities, which are essential in any field. Children will find multiple choice questions and math problems, as well as hidden codes, labyrinths and other fun and engaging puzzles and riddles. The solutions can be found at the back of the book. Through this activity book, you can teach children not only how fun it can be to explore math, but also how important it is to understand the logic mechanisms that each problem hides, even before finding the answer. Ages: 6 plus

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A cute series thought for the littlest ones: through this funny board books children will learn a bit more about themselves and the parts of their bodies. The books include flaps to lift, fun texts and a very modern graphic layout. What are the different parts for? How do they move? Cute board books for children to understand how their bodies work. Each book has a game proposal at the end, for children to play with their parents to earn awareness on their bodies. Ages: 3 plus

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The books are designed and created by following the Montessori teaching method, by means of drawings built up with simple, repeated geometrical forms, minimal details and sharp outlines defined by the colours that are most easily identified by small children: black and white. Progressively complex visual features as well as introducing a third, colour, red, which children begin to perceive at the age of three months. The introduction to the third colour, the wide variety of subjects and the encouragement to trace the story paths with their fingers will hold the children's attention well beyond their first few weeks of life and through their entire first year. Four new titles of a best-selling series for newborns. Ages: 0 to 12 months

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A new collection of simple jigsaw books appositely created for pre-school children. The four volumes present for the first time the animals of the farm, wild animals, pets and dinos. While learning the names, children can play with 2 pieces of jigsaws on each page, to recreate the funny face of each animal. Ages: 3 plus

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Little Tim is the central character for this innovative series that speaks both to parents and their little ones. Each of the first four books in the series deals with a fundamental problem that might affect three- to five-year olds: fear, especially of the dark, anger and aggression that are frightening and difficult to manage, jealousy, perhaps due to the arrival of a new family member and the shyness that makes it difficult to face new situations such as the first day of nursery school. The book's point of view makes it unique. It speaks directly to the reader, describing a problem and providing five small, simple solutions to help face it. All of the points are imaginative and written using language suitable to the targeted age group with examples taken from the child's daily life that he or she can actually put into practice. At the end of every book, parents will find reflections and behaviours in a section dedicated to them because sometimes, parents find these situations just as hard as their children do and sometimes, even harder. Ages: 3 plus

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Get ready to go on a series of exciting maze adventures with fire-breathing dragons, beautiful princesses, and knights in shining armour. Can you find your way to the end of each puzzle - and count all the characters on the page, too? Are you ready for a challenge? Do you have a keen eye? Find out! Every richly designed maze on these colourful pages features dozens of princesses, dragons, and knights, all trying to distract you from reaching the end. Sharp solvers must find the right path, but they'll also have to count the characters and the objects they see along the way - royal crowns, skulls, owls, ghosts, cauldrons, a wizard's books - and add them up. Keep your concentration, and then check the solutions at the back of the book to see if you've got it right. Ages: 6 plus

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Whisky is one of the most appreciated spirits of the world. Its long history and tradition is recounted in this high profile volume, the latest in the Sommelier series.

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This series of board books will help children to make the right choice when coming to recycling and saving the planet! On each page, after a short explanatory introduction, children will find a turning wheel. If they place it on the right recycling action, the following page will result in a happy ending. If they make the wrong decision, something bad for the environment will happen... but they can learn from that experience and start all over again thinking about their choices! A simple yet effective idea to make children understand that their actions have an impact on the planet. They can learn from it and make the right choice also in real life. Ages: 5 plus

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This book guides young readers on a quest for fascinating and unforgettable fantasy creatures through the diary of a young apprentice who studies information, legends and details. Two sections dedicated to the Creatures for Beginner Keepers (the most docile and sweet) and the Creatures for Expert Keepers (the most dangerous). Short, fun, approachable stories that describe each creature and explain how to catch sight of it, how to tame it and what makes it angry at the end of the story, the readers will find a short test, similar to the one the book's narrator must take, so that they'll get their Certificate of Fantastic Creatures Keeper, that children can detach from the book and fill. Ages: 7 plus

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The great speeches since post-World War II to the present have marked eras and interpreted feelings, in a continuously evolving world, when faced with the eternal problems, like life and freedom, and also new challenges. Moving speeches with a great emotional impact, filled with ideas and values, sentences that have changed the course of history: Martin Luther King's 'dream', Churchill's 'iron curtain', Pope John XXIII's 'caress', Obama's 'new beginning'. Not only states people, but scientists, literary figures, entrepreneurs, courageous girls like Malala who asks that the new generations may be guaranteed the right to education. A volume of 40 speeches, contextualised, explained and then given, in their fundamental passages, to enable the reader to immerse in those years.

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In this large format book, children can test their powers of observation and practice doing additions. The most prevalent dinosaurs and reptiles of the Prehistoric Age are depicted in Agnese Baruzzi's richly detailed, full page illustrations. The children must find the animals, count them and write down their results in the designated area on the margin of the page. How many dinosaurs can they find on each page? The correct answers are on the last page of the book so that the children can check their work. Entertaining and educational at the same time, this big book will give hours of fun to its young readers. Ages: 7 plus

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Jigsaw puzzles are one of the simplest and most effective ways to learn while having fun! Created for pre-school children, the aim of this new and innovative collection is to unite reading time with playtime and manual creativity. In each volume, the pages of text are alternated with puzzle pages to put back together: in order to see how many sheep there are in the field, or what the bird's house is made of, children will have to piece together Ronnie Gazzola's illustrations on their own, giving them a whole new sense of satisfaction! Depending on the volume, the puzzles are made up of 1 or 6 pieces: in both cases they are very easy to put back together, but at the same time stimulating and exciting (and made in durable cardboard!). In What color are you? and How many animals on the farm?, the two-piece puzzles will teach children to count from one to five and to recognise colours together with some lovely little animals; in Home sweet home! and Where's your mommy, T-rex?, the six-piece puzzles will teach them to link each animal to their home in the first book and all about the most famous dinosaurs in the second. This is a sure method for children to learn with ease and above all having lots of fun! Ages: 3 plus

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The best-loved children's stories become the background for some of the most famous board games. Pull out and fold the markers, find a friend to spend some time with and play 'The Goose Game', 'Chinese checkers', 'Ludo', 'Snakes and Ladders', and many other traditional and well-loved board games that will involve children of all ages in the fun. What is even more interesting is that, while playing, the young players will discover the masterpieces of children's literature, thanks to the large format illustrations inspired by well-known books such as The Wizard of Oz, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, and The Little Prince. Ages 5 and up

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Meet Albert Einstein and find out about his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography. Join physicist Albert Einstein on his journey of scientific discovery and see how the Nobel Prize winner forever changed the way we think about energy, gravity, and the world around us. Children will learn about Einstein's training, his struggle to find a teaching job, and how he developed his famous theory of relativity. The book also looks at his personal life, including his family, his emigration to America after the Nazis came to power, and his love of music. Appealing illustrations, information on his breakthroughs and successes, and an index of major events reveal how Einstein left his mark on humanity. A timeline and simple quiz help kids test their understanding and knowledge. Ages: 6 plus

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A secret garden with a tragic past, a mysterious cry, an imposing estate in the English countryside. A human-like robin, a boy named Colin, bedridden by a presumed serious illness, and a girl called Mary, who, facing difficulties and making new friendships, finds herself growing up in a mysterious and fascinating environment. These are the main ingredients that make Frances Hodgson Burnett's masterpiece The Secret Garden so unique; this book is a cornerstone of children's literature, and an ode to the beauty and irrepressible strength of nature. The adventures of young Mary, a source of inspiration for generations of readers of all ages, are embellished in this volume by the illustrations by Mariachiara Di Giorgio. With her elegant, almost pictorial hand, she confers the enchantment and stupor of the discovery of a forgotten garden that is brought back to life, together with the protagonists of the novel. Ages 8 plus

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What would life be like without cars, television, the Internet and computers, or the omnipresent smartphone? Setting aside the question of whether things would be better or worse, what we do know for sure is that today there are some inventions that we just can't do without. And yet some of them are very recent, in their infancy we might say, while others are a little over a century old, which in any case is but a blip if compared to the history of humanity. They all have changed the existence of a considerable number of people, their advent has been such a breakthrough that it has always marked a "before" and "after". The result of the brilliant intuition of exceptional men and women, of the perseverance and tenacity of great entrepreneurs or ingenious ideas of common people, these inventions have influenced and changed medicine, society, economics, culture, and history itself. This book full of curiosities and explanations will guide readers to the discovery of the most important inventions that have influenced the contemporary world, from the end of the 19th century to our own time, revealing the secrets and events that led to their creation and introducing the exceptional figures who conceived them.

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Some of the habitats designed by animals to defend themselves, their families and their society, are absolutely fascinating; many are well known, but at the same time they are hidden from us and difficult to interpret. We know that ants and termites build complicated underground tunnels, that bees in their hives create precise and impeccable geometric structures, that mammals like beavers design ingenious and unique solutions to protect the entrance to their dens, but all these structures hide unexpected and interesting secrets. By investigating and clearly showing them, this book explains and highlights, as never before, the genius of certain animals. The clear and colourful illustrations by Giulia de Amicis, combined with the scientifically and didactically accurate texts, suited to young readers, lead us on a unique journey to see for ourselves the hidden lives of animals. Ages 6 and up

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A gorgeous, illustrated version of one of the most beloved novels of all time: The Little Prince. "But eyes are blind. One must seek with the heart." Few novels have been as inspirational, or have touched as many people's hearts, as The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Now artist Manuela Adreani reimagines this enchanting literary work through her extraordinary illustrations. With rare sensitivity, Adreani follows the tale of a downed pilot who meets a remarkable little boy in the desert - and learns lessons about the nature of life, love, and the universe. Ages: 8 plus

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The series Montessori: A World of Achievements is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. Various species of animal live in Dirondello wood: children of 3 to 4 years can get to know them by involvement in enjoyable activities, developed in the Montessori style. By means of lines to trace, shapes to recognise and colour, drawings to cut out, and many brightly coloured stickers to place, children gradually learn new information on the features of woodland animals, at the same time developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has three progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint. Ages: 3 to 4

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A beautiful collection of stories from one of the most beloved fairy-tale writers of all time: Hans Christian Andersen. Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among the most famous and loved by children everywhere. This stunningly illustrated collection includes some of his best-known works - The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Tin Soldier and The Princess and the Pea - as well as other less-familiar but equally magical stories: The Snow Queen, The Wild Swans, The Tinderbox, and The Emperor and the Nightingale. Francesca Rossi's gorgeous watercolour illustrations enrich and enhance the text, making this beautiful volume perfect for Andersen's many fans. Ages: 6 plus

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Women played crucial roles in the history of rock music. Without Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a gospel-singing electric guitarist, rock might never have been born. Janis Joplin and Grace Slick were forefront in the growing hippie subculture that marked a decade. Aretha Franklin gave sound to the civil rights movement. Riot Grrrl brought forward both feminism and punk. Women Rock! honours the unique contributions of 46 female artists with noteworthy contributions to rock music. These women are inspirational figures who have encouraged generations of girls to pursue their dreams – musical and otherwise.

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Dress up the dancers and decorate the fun scenes with over 250 dazzling stickers! This enchanting book is full of dancers to dress up with glittery stickers of outfits and accessories. Use stickers to enhance the wonderful settings too, from the fitting room to the stage. The stickers are removable, so you can change up the characters and scenes as much as you want! Ages 4+

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Discovering the world around us thanks to science! This book teaches children about the chemical-physical properties of water, through games, fun facts, and loads of interesting information. They'll also learn about the different forms water has in nature, as well as its fundamental importance in our daily lives! - Increasingly difficult games and activities, for learning without ever getting bored. - Colourful stickers, mazes, and simple, yet detailed instructions, for learning while having fun. - Simple experiments that can be done with materials found around the house, for learning concepts by using the experimental method. We are excited about this new series from the best-selling concept, Water: Mad for Science. 56 packed pages with games and activities, including instructions for inventing your own gems and for executing your own, easy-to-do, experiments at home! Ages: 6 plus

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Part of a new series dedicated to the child that preceded so many successful adults. Get to know the unique and eccentric child and childhood behind so many of your favourite famous figures, celebrities, and role models. A fun and informative series for children – and their parents! The appearance, royal biography, and personal events of Queen Elizabeth II are so well documented that she can be considered both a royal figure, as well as a pop culture icon. Yet few have recounted her perspective as a little being – a child with favourite games, a vivid imagination, and eccentric rituals. From Queen Elizabeth to Coco Chanel and more, learn about fascinating children that became powerful figures as adults. Ages: 5 plus

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With upgraded trains and technology, well-thought- out experiences, and growing eco-consciousness, train travel is likely about to have a renaissance. Travel by Train offers those who are ready-to-go, 40 unique itineraries across five continents. Bonuses include insightful tips and practical advice for first-time train travellers. For those in need of dreaming, Travel by Train provides stimulating information about the historical and cultural significance of each route, as well as, the natural wonders one is likely to encounter. High quality photography evokes the imagination and stimulates the senses. Beyond being a common method of everyday commuting, travelling by train is increasingly becoming its own touristic experience – and with good reason!

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