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Learn the incredible battle secrets of amazing LEGO mechs and compare your favourites. From Lloyd's Titan Mech to Spiderman's Spider Mech, discover all the most fearsome LEGO mechs and what gives them the edge in battle. Find out how many mechs Batman has, and read about all the battle features of LEGO Jurassic World's Dino-Mech. See awesome mechs go head-to-head, plus read how you can up-spec your mech. With amazing photography that shows off each mech in stunning detail, plus fact-packed data boxes so you can compare each mech, this book is perfect for any fan of LEGO mechs.©2021 The LEGO Group.

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Unleash your inner Avenger and make the world a better place!Captain America is a strong and noble leader, an inspiration for others with his bravery, honor, and unrivaled sense of justice. Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most famous Super Soldier as he and the Avengers face adversity and encourage those around them to live up to their full potential. When it comes to integrity, principals, and leadership, no other hero comes close to Cap!Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and helpful lifestyle tips from across nearly a decade of Marvel Studios films, Be More Captain America is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues who need guidance on how to take charge, better themselves, and lead by example!© 2021 MARVEL

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Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5-9 who are studying English as a foreign language. This ultimate grammar guide features attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations that present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference guide will help children aged 5-9 to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences. Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into bite-size chunks that are easy to understand and digest. Each grammar rule is accompanied by a simple explanation that can be used by the teacher or parent. This grammar book for children offers: - Material that's ideal for children who have recently begun to study English, covering essential grammar including present, past, and future tenses, negatives, questions, modal verbs, pronouns, and adjectives.- The grammar and language structures required for the Cambridge Young Learners exams or Grades 1-3 of the Trinity GESE exams.- Bite-sized modules that make grammar easy to understand, clear and simple explanations, and beautiful illustrations.Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar apart from other language materials for children. This Engish grammar guide is the ideal companion for children who have recently begun to study English, including those preparing for the Cambridge Young Learners exams or Grades 1-3 of the Trinity GESE exams. More in the seriesIf you like English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar then why not try English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary, as part of the widely successful English for Everyone Junior Series, which have sold more than two million copies in over 90 countries.

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Is your little one preparing to go to BIG school? This handy guide helps teach the new morning routine for starting school.Before you head off for school don't forget to pack your bag and clean your teeth! Help familiarise your little ones with how to get ready for school on their own in the mornings. There's so much to learn when you're little - especially during busy mornings before going to school. This book makes learning their new routine fun and easy.Inside of the pages of this going to school book, you'll find:- Important skills to become self-sufficient explained in a fun gentle way- Each part of the daily routine to get ready for school is presented visually with bright and attractive illustrations- Encourages children to practice their new skills and try out what they are learning in the real world- Includes a handy morning checklist to make sure everyone is ready to step out of the door!- A fun and interactive way for parents to introduce the new routine for children starting nursery schoolRise and shine! Start the day by getting out of the right side of the bed with positive affirmations, then make sure to have a healthy breakfast. Don't forget the importance of self-care - wash your face, brush your hair, and clean your teeth.This first experiences book for children is a great way to encourage independence and responsibility. Includes a morning checklist to make sure all school bags are packed and everyone is ready to go.Complete the seriesDK's This is How We series is an exciting range of early learning books for preschoolers that explain key concepts, first experiences and life skills. Look out for This is How We Make Friends, This is How We Eat Well, and This is How We Stay Safe to help your little ones grow confident to move about in the wider world.

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Go on an exciting adventure with your toddler through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Do you know which dinosaur was discovered first? What's the difference between the Edmontosaurus and the Megalosaurus? Which dragon had a feathery tail? These questions and many more get answered in these fun-packed question-and-answer flashcards for young dinosaur fans. Explore the wonderful world of dinosaurs through these colourful flashcards. It includes: - 54 flashcards on dinosaurs and prehistoric life- Expertly designed to develop early language skills, boost information processing skills, and help increase attention span - Questions on the back of each card give parents and teachers talking points to keep children engaged- Sturdy cards with child-friendly rounded corners for years of play - Bright, colourful illustrations capture the attention of young children - Simple questions about each dinosaur encourage little ones to think more deeply about what they have just heardEmbark on an exciting adventure through prehistoric times while introducing your children to the world of dinosaurs. Kids will love the colourful images and engaging dinosaur facts and questions that encourage learning through play. Watch as your little one masters the names and facts of prehistoric beasts using these educational flashcards. This study and easy to transport box of flashcards will test your toddlers memory through simple questions while encouraging them to think more deeply about what they've just heard. Packed with vibrant images and engaging questions, this flashcard collection is perfect for parents and teachers that want to make learning fun. Create the future explorers, information seekers, and paleontologists of the world using My First Dinosaur flashcards.

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The ultimate pocket-sized guide to more than 120 sports, from soccer to mountain biking.Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? Are sports the same as games? What does a midfielder do in soccer? What are bogeys, eagles, and birdies in golf? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized sports book for children.With all major team and individual sports organized into clear categories, you can navigate easily to your favourite sport and others like it. Vibrant, clear illustrations and photographs accompany bite-sized chunks of information on gameplay, rules of scoring, court and field sizes, and even equipment for different types of sport and sporting events. Find out more with stats on record breakers and top competitors in every sport. Go deeper with the reference pages on exciting achievements as well as the many sports associations and competitions on the planet. The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, whether they are casual sports enthusiasts or die-hard sports buffs.

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Young dinosaur fans will love this fun and exciting dinosaur pop-up book! They'll learn what these creatures looked like, how they lived, and how to pronounce their names. This interactive dinosaur book is an incredible learning tool for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Filled with fun and activities for pre-readers to keep them engaged and develop their language and fine motor skills. My Terrific Dinosaur Book has exciting pop-ups, surprise flaps, tabs to pull, and a revolving page. This books will bring dinosaurs to life for preschoolers and features: - High-quality board book with a cool, shiny foil cover, tough card pages, rounded edges, sturdy flaps, and other novelties*- Realistic pictures of 18 favourite dinosaurs, including T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Diplodocus, plus amazing Pterosaurs and prehistoric water creatures- Helpful pronunciation guides enable young dinosaur lovers to say the names of their favourite dinosaurs correctlyThis dinosaur activity book for preschoolers is the perfect tool for fun home learning while encouraging your child through the stages of early child development. Pre-readers will love looking through this visually engaging book to discover their favourite dinosaurs! They'll learn about the fascinating prehistoric world while developing their reading skills. Delight young children with this interactive book. Lift the flaps and find out about the huge, plodding veggiesaurus or pull the tabs to see Triceratops open its mouth and flick its tail. Little readers can also play lift-the-flap spot the dino, turn a disc to see an awesome pterosaur dive through the air, and watch out for T. rex's huge, pop-up jaws!Complete the Series DK's My Terrific series is aimed at toddlers just discovering the magic of books, reading, and learning. These books are interactive and allow children to participate in the story. Other books in this series include My Terrific Tractor Book and My Terrific Spaceship Book. *An updated edition of the original My Terrific Dinosaur Book (published in 2008) - note that this new edition (published in 2021) does not include a sound button.

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This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever fought through photos and easy-to-understand explanations.This book for children aged 9 - 12 ventures into the history of America's Civil War and familiarises children with American history and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores people, causes, and consequences of America's bloodiest conflict. Inside the pages of this children's civil war book, you'll discover:- Full-page profiles about key figures and battles- Civil War-era photography and illustration depicting important events and artefacts- Accurate historical information, faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War- Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boy's and accounts of the war through personal lettersAmerica spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one side and confederate states on the other. This civil war book shows what led up to the conflict and zooms into the most important events, battles, and leaders. This book further explores war memorabilia, eyewitness accounts and the abolition of slavery. Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and gain insight into reasons for the war and the viewpoints of the opposing sides. This book also provides children with a fascinating history of how railways, the telegraph were used to fight the war and literature and music that this conflict produced.DK's Visual Encyclopedia series delves into the world's most intriguing historical events, people, natural phenomena and animals. These books will delight children with simple explanations and impactful photography that will provide hours of learning fun.

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Help your child master Key Stage 2 STEM subjects and become a science superstar!From learning how the heart works to understanding what evolution is, this fully illustrated home learning workbook makes grasping science, technology and engineering as easy as ABC.This engaging science book for kids makes tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear! Here's what's inside: - Engaging content around core national curriculum topics, suitable for ages 7-11- Covers the core STE topics, from biology, chemistry, and physics, to technology- Clearly laid out with easy-to-follow instructions for children to use by themselves- Answers are given at the back of the book- Practice questions and practical exercises to help expand your child's knowledge of the subjectDid you know that the human skeleton is made up of 206 bones? Or that the Earth's human population has quadrupled in the last hundred years? Packed with fascinating facts, fun graphics and step-by-step explanations, this brilliant visual workbook will keep budding scientists and engineers engaged.. It helps kids understand what they've learned in school and gives them extra science revision practice before an important test. Perfect for children aged 7-11, this colourful science practice book covers all the key areas of the school curriculum for this level. It includes the human body, animal and plant life, states of matter, energy, simple mechanics, the Earth, Moon and Sun, and lots more. And there are answers at the back to check that you're on the right path.DK's successful How to be Good at... workbook series provides your child with the tools to learn how to look at the world around them and figure out how it works. This engaging and clear science workbook accompanies How to be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering Workbook 2 which covers ages 11-14 (Key Stage 3). Also, there are more books to discover! Learn everything they need to know about maths through eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions with How to Be Good at Maths.

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Get curious, get creative, get outside! Get close to nature with this outdoor project book. This is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside.Inside the pages of this activity book for kids, you'll discover:- More than 40 inspiring outdoor activities split into four sections: adventure skills, nature detective, wild art, and sensory games- Outdoor crafts that are explained clearly through beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions - Colourful and fun pages with illustrations mixed in throughout about fun things to do in natureNature is a destination, but you don't have to travel anywhere to find it! Perfect for kids aged 5-7 years, this nature book includes heaps of ideas for outdoor fun that can be done on-the-go, in your neighbourhood, or at your local park. It's the ultimate way to keep even the tiniest of explorers entertained for hours.From leading a friend on a journey to meet a tree and building a twig raft to collecting leaves on a nature walk and creating nature-inspired art, children will love discovering the magic of nature. It's the perfect gift for adventurous kids who love being outdoors and for parents looking for creative outdoor projects and an escape from digital entertainment.

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With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, using and learning Korean has never been easier. Perfect for tourists, business travellers and students, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying the Korean language.The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Korean word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.

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A first course book for children aged 6-9 learning English Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time! The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior- Beginner's Course provides children aged 6-9 with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language. Equally effective for home study or the classroom, this carefully levelled English-language course assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently. The book is carefully aligned to the pre-A1 level of the internationally recognized CEFR framework, and covers all the material necessary to prepare for the Cambridge (Pre-A1 Starters) and Trinity GESE (Grade 1) exams. Vocabulary is taught through attractive illustrations, and reinforced with audio resources. Each language/grammar point is explained in a dedicated panel, accompanied by clear examples of how it's used, and reinforced by exercises. At the back, there is a handwriting guide, grammar overview, and a glossary of language terms used throughout the book. Building on the worldwide success of the English for Everyone series, the Junior Beginner's Course contains everything a child needs to acquire a firm grasp of English in a fun and interactive way.

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Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colours and markings, and unusual features or behaviours. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colours and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colours within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behaviour; and the book finishes with fun facts.The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet.Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?

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What is populism? Is communism the same in China and Cuba? What makes a democracy? If you're not sure, this is the book for you! Look inside to find out why politics matters, and how its ideas shape our world.How do ideas make the world go round? What is populism? What are the political left and right? What's the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you?Find out the answers in this book, which unpacks the complicated language and often messy world of politics.Politics is... looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the book also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and "-isms" that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making.Whether you're studying politics or not, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration for analyzing, interrogating, and changing your world.

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Whether titans of industry, influential business leaders, or creators of history's most recognizable brands, these entrepreneurs had the vision, innovation, and ruthless determination to make their marks on our society in indelible ways. Boldly illustrated and comprehensive in its scope and depth, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History profiles more than 90 leaders of industry across the world and throughout the ages - from the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of empire, to the titans of industry and the geniuses of Silicon Valley. Combining accessible text with specially-commissioned illustrated portraits in a range of bold artwork styles, photographs, and infographics, entries showcase each individual in a fresh, visual way. The towering personalities behind some of history's most recognisable brands and companies - their ruthlessness, tenacity, creativity, and sheer grit - are all brought to vivid life.Profiling the kings and queens of commerce and trade, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History features the familiar faces of Vanderbilt and Rockefeller, Ford and Ferrari, Gates and Zuckerberg, alongside lesser-known figures such as the enterprising women of colonial America, the emancipated enslaved people who became millionaires against all odds, and the individuals powering today's emerging economies.

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Read about five animals habitats - complete with pop-ups, flaps, and cute baby animals!Playful baby animals love to have fun, whether they live in a forest or the icy Antarctic. In this gorgeous pop-up and flaps book, you can find out about the homes of five different animal families. Where do meerkats go to sleep? Peek inside the pop-up to see. Where do penguins raise their chicks? Turn the page to find out!With five different animal families to read about, enter the charming world of creatures and their sandy, icy, leafy, or watery homes.

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100 carefully curated, useful things that will stimulate your baby or toddler's natural curiosity about the world around them...Help your little one learn important vocabulary and build knowledge with this first word and picture book. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Things to Know takes your little one on an exciting learning adventure. As they point to the pictures and say the words, children can soon recognise colours, shapes, and patterns, count to 10, learn about life cycles, and name weathers and seasons. They will also be introduced to words from the worlds of art, music, maths, and science.Part of an award-winning first word book series that mixes engaging, real-life photos with entertaining illustrations, 100 First Things to Know has big, colourful, toddler-tough pages showing lots of things to talk about, learn about, and smile about! The clear word labels encourage naming and picture-and-word association, building language and reading readiness, and every page is a visual treat, making this beautiful look-and-point board book an attractive baby, toddler, or preschool gift.

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Journey through a mammoth timeline, richly illustrated with over 1500 photos, maps and illustrations. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Museum.A beautiful visual reference book with key events of world history, written in an elementary language for budding historians.Take chronological steps through human history, starting long before we even began to write. Learn about significant global events like the rise of different societies, revolutions, invasions, and new discoveries. Meet the most memorable people from history books including charismatic leaders, brutal dictators, influential thinkers, and innovative scientists.Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered.The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual reference guide provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Follow the timeline from our most distant past, all the way through to recent events that you may still remember happening!The History of the World, From the Stone Age to the Digital AgeGo beyond British history and explore the world in this modern twist on an old-fashioned history book. It is easier to follow, organised along a timeline with photos of archaeological artefacts, old maps and exciting pictures. You won't just read about world history, you'll see it too.Take a step back in time! This history book covers the following eras:- 6.5 MYA - 3000 BCE Before History Began- 3000 BCE - 700 BCE Really Ancient History- 700 BCE - 500 CE Much More Civilisation- 500 - 1450 The Marvellous Middle Ages- 1450 - 1750 Exploring and Reforming- 1750 - 1850 Time for Change- 1850 - 1945 Empires and World Wars- 1945 - Present Fast Forward

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An interactive pop up unicorn book that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: Unicorn provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. Kids will love the exciting pages and tactile elements, not to mention the unicorns jumping across the pages!Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find:- Hands-on play that builds confident book skills- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth!This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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Packed with fascinating facts and spectacular photography, this encyclopedia brings you face to face with more than 80 peoples from around the world.Take an eye-opening tour of Earth's landscapes and inhabitants. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, and why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. This fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information. From the Yanomami of the Amazon rainforest to the Miao people of Eastern China, this is a unique snapshot of the diverse and increasingly fragile cultures living in our beautiful world.

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Learn all about the Sun, our Solar System, the International Space Station, how to be an astronaut, the Space Race, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploration probes in this exciting children's space travel book. Packed with inspiring stories and facts about exploring space, astronauts, and the first Moon landing. DKfindout! Space Travel is ideal for school projects and for children who love to learn about adventures in space. From the first astronaut in space to the Apollo Moon landings, this book is packed with exciting facts about the astronauts who explored space, including Yuri Gagarin's first journey into space and Neil Armstrong's Moon landing. This beautifully illustrated children's book is crammed with amazing facts that will delight young readers and is written by experts and checked by an educational consultant. Part of the award-winning DKfindout! series, this exciting book includes amazing photography and illustrations that help children understand the wonders of space travel.

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Enter a world of insects in this encyclopedia of more than 200 minibeasts.With amazing stats, close-up photographs, and genius gem facts, Pocket Eyewitness Insects will let you see their true sizes, discover where and how they live and find out which deadly insects to watch out for.What do insects eat? Which ones are poisonous? From the flower chafer to the giraffe weevil, Pocket Eyewitness Insects is packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about insects even more intriguing. Many-legged millipedes, dazzling dragonflies, and beastly bed bugs all are brought to life in amazing detail.Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for young enthusiasts, Pocket Eyewitness Insects uncovers everything you need to know about nature's cutest and creepiest bugs in one pocket-sized book.

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A fantastic first book on butterflies and moths, this is the perfect companion for bug hunters ages 6 and up eager to understand how caterpillars become butterflies.Nature Explorers: Butterflies and Moths encourages little explorers to get outside and covers everything you need to know about these critters, including cocoons, wings, caterpillars, and eggs. Children can learn about butterflies and moths from all over the world, from their very own gardens to woodland, mountains, rainforest, desert, and even the Arctic.With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this beautiful book is a must-have for children curious about butterflies and moths.About the series:The Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children aged 6 to 8. From birds, to weather, to the seashore, and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorers series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.

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Find out about the incredible ancient civilizations of the Americas, right up until the Spanish conquest. Discover the monumental pyramids and mountain cities of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. Explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitlan, learn the pictures of the Mayan language, unearth the history of chocolate, and find out how naughty children were punished with chillis!Peer into the past with amazing illustrations, see some of the most impressive ancient structures in the world, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends with. Packed with information, artefacts, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs brings their worlds to life.The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child's schoolwork. Books you may also enjoy from the DKfindout! series include DKfindout! Ancient Egypt, DKfindout! Ancient Rome and DKfindout! Stone Age.

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An interactive pop up book that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: I Love You provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment.Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Inside the pages of this pop up adventure book, you'll find:- Hands-on play that builds confident book skills- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth!This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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Make learning animals an exciting adventure for your baby The perfect baby book to encourage early learning and expand vocabulary, this bright animal book of first words provides lots to talk about, learn about, and smile about on every page. 100 First Animals is a picture book for babies and toddlers that names favourite animals, and is perfect for sharing. The themed pages cover everything from pets and farm animals to big beasts, cute baby animals, and animal colours and patterns. With sturdy, toddler-tough pages, this high-quality board book is an ideal gift for babies and toddlers. Crystal-clear photos show the wonder of the animal world, while engaging illustrations tell simple stories that stimulate talking, from a swan with her baby cygnets to a fish being chased by a smiley shark! Word labels encourage pointing, naming, and picture-and-word association. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Animals makes learning an exciting adventure for your baby.

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Amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space pack this fantastic kids' book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for children aged 9-11.Record Breakers! brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the longest shark migration (20,000 km); visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica- a chilling -89.2 C); see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. The greatest human achievements are showcased, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in the book, there are also records about animals, plants, and our amazing natural world, Earth, and space.Find out all about the best of everything in Record Breakers!- an entertaining and educational book for all the family.

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Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book:German provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic German phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel. Previous Edition ISBN 9780751369892

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Learn all about horses and ponies, from mane to tail, in DK's Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book, with more than 250 reusable stickers. Including facts about fillies and pictures of ponies, Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book is packed with information on all breeds from horses in stables to wild ponies roaming free. Kids can read all about mucking out and test their knowledge of tack with a fun quiz. Packed with fun facts for kids which support Key Stage 1, Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book is perfect for children obsessed by the equine.Fact filled and packed with reusable stickers, Horses and Ponies Ultimate Sticker Book is one that children will pick up time and time again.

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Ignite curiosity in your children, and take kids back in time to discover the truth behind the myth!Discover what pirates ate, what life was like on-board a pirate ship, and whether the really did bury treasure. Covering everything from Viking Pirates to Blackbeard, DKfindout! Pirates will satisfy any child who is eager to learn more about the history of pirates!Inside the pages of this factual pirate book for kids you'll discover:- A common myth-buster section, separating the facts from the fiction that you can trust!- Famous pirate locations, towns, and details on the ships, crew and their weapons - Non-fictional information written by experts and inspiring curriculum-based content that can be trusted by parents and teachers - Age appropriate text and imagery in an easy-to-follow formatSee pirates come to life through dynamic and interactive activities and content that includes quizzes, annotations, and stunning photography and illustrations. Supporting the national curriculum, DKfindout! is perfect for children aged 7-9 and is packed with fun facts for kids. What do you want to find out next?Perfect for help with homework, the DKfindout! Series uses clear, reliable, and highly visual content that covers all curriculum subjects and more! Read awe-inspiring facts about the Solar System in DKfindout! Solar System. Learn amazing facts about the animal kingdom in DKfindout! Animals. Discover explosive facts about the world of volcanoes in DKfindout! Volcanoes.

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English for Everyone is an exciting and comprehensive self-study course for adults learning English as a foreign language. This course is a unique new series with a visual, engaging, and easy to follow style to make the English language easy to learn. Learn business English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. This unique course is easy to use, starting at beginner level and working up to advanced English to help you grow in confidence as you learn. This Business English Beginner Practice Book introduces business topics such as meetings and presentations, telephone language, company history, and business lunches.Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and Android/iOS apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand. Perfect for personal study or to support exams including TOEFL and IELTS, English for Everyone is suitable for all levels of English language learners.

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Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Dinosaurs teaches kids everything they would want to know about the prehistoric world. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any child that can't get enough of these fearsome beasts, DKfindout! Dinosaurs is packed with up-to-date information, quizzes, fun facts and incredible images of all their favourite dinosaurs. Discover how fossils are formed, find out which was the biggest dinosaur, and which was the size of a cat. DKfindout! Dinosaurs will let children uncover the ancient animals of our planet.

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Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Animals teaches kids everything they would want to know about the animal kingdom. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any kid that can't get enough of animals facts, DKfindout! Animals is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite creatures, from mammals to reptiles. Discover what makes up a bird and how animals use camouflage to hide, to which animal spends the longest time in bed.DKfindout! Animals will surprise and delight young readers.

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See the Earth revealed in amazing detail through more than 640 spectacular maps, along with fascinating fact files about countries all over the world.The world is a big place, but this best-selling reference atlas keeps things suitably small for children and adults alike. More than 640 stunning maps come together in DK's Concise World Atlas, from the frozen ice of Antarctica to the hot tropics of Africa. Terrain models show features of the land, while informative text, photographs, and diagrams combine to create a superb overview of the world's physical, political, economic, and demographic geography. Careful presentation and easy language ensure the information stays clear and concise for younger readers throughout the book.196 nations are detailed in fascinating fact files, alongside information about the country's land use, industries, and population distribution. An index bursting with 80,000 entries makes the Concise World Atlas an essential desktop reference for homes, schools, and businesses.

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Help your child learn all about science with First Science Encyclopedia. Filled with fun science facts about many different subjects, from the human body and animals to facts about space and matter.From the blood and breathing to rocks and minerals, kids will love getting to grips with this exciting encyclopedia.Perfect for homework or just for fun, First Science Encyclopedia is the ideal starting place for young scientists aged 5 and up.

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Be upstanding for the Queen! Experience a golden age in British history with this leading reference title for children, which celebrates peace, progress, and prosperity during the reign of Queen Victoria.Eyewitness Victorians is an essential part of the best-selling Eyewitness series. This comprehensive visual guide for younger readers explores how the Industrial Revolution changed the world forever. Watch vast railway networks take shape, large-scale factories hard at work, and the nationwide move from farming communities to populated cities. Learn the differences between life upstairs and downstairs in the houses of Victorian England to decide whether you would have liked to grow up in this fascinating era.This updated edition is more interactive and informative than ever before, with new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines designed to educate and entertain. A giant fold-out wall chart of Victorian history provides a useful reference tool for classrooms and bedrooms alike.

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It's playtime on the farm! Enjoy a game of hide-and-seek with all the barnyard animals waiting to pop up and surprise you. Read the lively rhymes out loud with your little one for an interactive story time. Learn the names of the farm animals and how to count from 1 to 5.The animals really jump from the page in this beautifully illustrated pop-up book. The animal book has adorable photos of stuffed toys that you'll just want to cuddle. There are three little pigs and five fluffy chicks, what else can you find hiding about the farmyard?Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive book helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help learn motor control for improved dexterity in toddlers.This book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create an amusing game for your kids to follow. Look out for the onomatopoeic noises like, 'baa', 'neigh', and 'moo'. This helps kids to identify animals and guess who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy to read text help pre-schoolers remember the new words they are learning, for early language development.Peekaboo!Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages, and entertaining rhymes. This book provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. It also makes a special gift for birthdays.Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you'll find: - Hands-on play that builds confident book skills- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity - Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language developmentSurprise! The peek-a-boo-fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with The My Pop-Up Series. Travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Seaand travel into the rainforest to find sloths and elephants in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Animals and more!DK's Pop-up Peekaboo! series has been shortlisted for the Best Preschool Reading Range in The Progressive Preschool Awards 2018.

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An interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning through the lifecycle of a frog! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pop up Peekaboo: Frog provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of amphibian fun. Journey from tadpole to frog and explore all the pop-ups and flaps along the way.Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: eggs floating in the water, a tiny tadpole swimming, a fascinating froglet, a fully grown, hopping frog...then the cycle starts all over again! Does your little one know what frogspawn looks like? Can they spot a tadpole swimming? Vocabulary about a frog's lifecycle is woven throughout, making this board book a fun and easy story about a tiny tadpole's transformation.Inside the pages of this adventure pop-up book, you'll find:- Hands-on play elements that builds all-round learning skills.- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity.- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.- Rounded edges and chunky board book pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth!Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development. This interactive book for 2-year-olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups helps toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Complete the Pop-Up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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A plant by plant pruning guide for perfect results With detailed advice on how to prune 180 trees, shrubs, and climbers plus 20 popular fruit crops, RHS Pruning Plant by Plant is the only pruning guide in this handy size to tell and show you exactly what you need to do plant by plant. The A-Z organisation helps you find the plant you're looking for fast, while step-by-step instructions and diagrams make pruning fruit trees, shrubs, and climbing plants a simple and achievable process.RHS Pruning Plant by Plant is essential pruning advice for novices and experienced gardeners alike and its handy, compact format make it ideal for putting in your pocket when you're heading to your garden or allotment.

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Revised and updated, this pocket-sized planting guide shows you how to plant a garden that stays in bloom throughout the year.RHS What Plant When will help you to be the envy of your neighbours by teaching you how to keep your garden looking good during every season. With colour photographs and at-a-glance information on over 1,000 plants, the experts at the RHS give you the best options for each month, from radiant spring bulbs to shrubs with bright winter berries - all in a compact format.Choose from over 1,000 fully illustrated plants, divided into six seasonal sections and grouped according to colour for at-a-glance accessibility. With colour photographs and in-depth information, as well as advice on the latest trends, you'll know exactly when to plant your favourite flowers for best results with this handy planting guide.

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No-fuss recipes for the ultimate comfort foods: soups, curries, chillies, casseroles, risottos, tagines, pot roasts, stews, and even desserts. Simply add some choice ingredients to the pot, let the slow cooker work its magic through the day, and come home to a delicious home-cooked meal - just "set it and forget it". No slow cooker? No problem - each recipe gives instructions for both a traditional hob and oven method as well as a slow cooker method. Photographic guides show all the key preparation techniques step by step and explain which ingredients and cuts of meat work best, alongside practical advice on braising, stewing, poaching, pot roasting, and other techniques.You may be on a budget and looking to transform cheap cuts of meat into tender, rich meals, or just time-pressed but want to ensure your family have a healthy, home-cooked dinner. You may be embracing nose-to-tail eating with unloved cuts, or trying to reduce your food waste by transforming leftover ingredients into delicious dinners. With The Slow Cook Book you can save time and money and have everything you need to prepare nourishing one-pot meals.

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Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organised ants - in this illustrated guide.Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerised by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviours - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees.This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects - often seen as pests by humans - perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on insects, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Insect features striking full-colour photographs of duelling stag beetles locked in combat, a wasps' nest under construction, and an adult damselfly emerging from its old skin that will easily lure children into the fascinating world of creepy-crawlies.So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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20 step-by-step eco-projects for budding preschool ecologists! Calling all mini eco-warriors and their parents! This fun and exciting book is filled with nature-themed eco-projects for kids. It's a gentle introduction to topical issues in the world today, such as climate change, conservation, and recycling - ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference.Look, I'm an Ecologist allows young readers to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem-solve, and play their way to a greener planet. Inside you'll find: - A wide range of activities with an environmental focus supported by simple information, so young readers understand the issues faced by our planet in a play-based, hands-on, and child-friendly context - Easy to find and internationally available materials and resources- Projects designed to be shared and enjoyed by children and parents or carers- Visual step-by-step instructions allow young children to access every part of the activity - from set-up to sensory exploration and conclusion, making them actively responsible for their learning - An expertly written book by environmentalist and zoo learning manager Cathriona Hickey, who has vast experience in communicating science and ecology topics to young children This charming arts and crafts book for kids will help them discover that they already have what they need to become an ecologist: a curious mind, unlimited imagination, and super senses! Little ones can explore a wide range of projects, including building a bird feeder, making compost, painting pebbles, weaving a spider's web, growing plants, and even building a model of a rockpool! The practical activities support nursery and primary science, geography, and PSHE national school curriculum with clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. This nature book for kids will show them how fun it is to be green and use their senses to explore the natural world!DK's Look! I'm Learning series of exciting and educational STEM books, focusing on the sensory experience of practical learning and play and finding science in everyday activities. Hands-on learning experiences tap straight into kids' insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. Try the other titles in the series next, including Look I'm A Cook, Look I'm A Maths Wizard, and Look I'm An Engineer.

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Embark on an enchanting forest adventure! Along the way, you'll meet five cute and cuddly little monsters and their forest friends.Packed with gorgeous illustrations, fantastic pop-ups and surprise flaps, this monster board book will keep little ones entertained time and time again!Introduce your preschooler to a world of adorable monster characters to love and learn about! Inside the pages of this charming lift-the-flap children's book, you'll find:- Five friendly monsters that pop up as you turn every page - 10 surprise flaps revealing amazing animals and plants, and fun facts about nature - Lively and easy-to-read text that's perfect for reading out loud, which has many early learning benefits- Highly interactive and fun snippets of information engage young readers, building their knowledge, and fostering their love of learning and books- Bright photographs of delightful toy monsters are blended with illustrated forest scenes that bring the imaginative world of monsters to life in a natural settingSay hello to Millie the monster. She is great at building things and can make the most magnificent dens in the forest. Meet Marvin the monster as he faces his fear of the dark, learns about the moon, and discovers amazing animals that come awake at night. Follow the splish splash sounds to meet Thunder the monster. He's loud and lively and loves finding out how the rain helps the trees and flowers grow big and strong. This colourful pop-up book follows 5 lovable monsters as they show off their skills. Emphasis on their personality traits makes each monster special - just like you and me! It's the perfect way to engage young readers and teach them about friendship and acceptance. The fact-filled, read-aloud text builds knowledge of nature and vocabulary skills. Kids will love turning the pages and learning about the natural world with their new monster friends. I Love My Monster is part of a series of early learning pop-up books for preschoolers - each one about something children adore. There are more titles to explore! Discover the wonderful world of five amazing dinosaurs and find out what makes them so lovable in I Love My Dinosaur.

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Inhabiting a whole kingdom of their own, fungi can be found in every ecosystem. They carpet the forest floor, and different types of fungi decompose matter, feed plants, and even change animals' behaviour.Their beautiful mushrooms come in all colours, shapes, and sizes. Fungal stories include the greening of the Earth, when fungi helped plants first grow on land, and the mass destruction of crops through fungal disease. From the villains of the upcoming bananageddon to plastic-eating eco-warriors, there are over 1.5 million known fungus species, and a huge, unknown number of unnamed "dark" types. Some are even found inside animals - helpful fungi break down food in animal guts, but others take over their hosts' bodies.Inside the pages of this children's science and nature book, you'll discover exactly what fungi are and more!- Wonderfully detailed illustrations and photographs of fungal species- Surprise pull-out tabs packed with fun facts- Introduction to the science of fungi through engaging topics and thoughtful layoutsThis book of fabulous fungi will intrigue and amaze young readers, and open their eyes to the fungi thriving all around them.Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi.

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A one-stop treasure trove from the experts at RHS that covers every aspect of gardening!Dreaming of having the perfect garden? Does it have a vegetable patch? Classic borders or flowers to attract wildlife? A picturesque garden for all to marvel at is achievable with this gardening guide giving you the vital tools to achieve whatever you desire for your dream garden. Delve into this concise and practical guide to find all the gardening ideas and advice you need to create a spectacular, thriving garden. Here's what you'll find inside:- A comprehensive guide covering everything from growing in containers to planting a garden from scratch- Fully illustrated with detailed step-by-steps and inspirational gardening ideas- Detailed beginner's guide to garden design, including step-by-step instructions for simple hard landscaping such as building a raised bed, creating a pond, or laying a patio- Covers all aspects of planting styles, including "recipes" to make the most of different types of plants- Easy-to-follow guides on how to water, feed, prune and propagate your garden- Advice on problem-solving and controlling weeds and pests- A chapter full of Plant Chooser galleries to help you grow the right plant in the right place at the right timeLearn how to plan, sow, plant, and protect your garden throughout the year with expert tips and techniques that will see your garden flourish. Discover how to design with plants by using colour and texture to create inspirational displays, and keep them at their best with jargon-free guides to pruning and preventing pests and diseases. Undertake a new endeavour of DIY landscaping projects, which include laying your own patio or lawn, or building a raised bed ready for you to grow your own fruit and vegetables. Choose from a catalogue of hundreds of different ornamental plants to find varieties that will thrive in your garden's climate and provide seasonal interest throughout the year.The Complete Gardener's Manual is the perfect all-around practical book for gardening beginners, also for those looking for a step up from a beginners' gardening book.

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A fun and engaging STEM activity book for kids that combines creativity and calculations - perfect for budding mathematicians!This is the perfect maths exercise book for kids interested in STEM topics. Choose between 27 creative projects and experiments that will turn your child into a maths whizz! It's the perfect book for curious minds interested in taking the mystery out of maths. Explore the exciting world of numbers and maths problem-solving! In the pages of this maths book for kids you'll discover:- 27 hands-on creative projects to engage reluctant mathematicians between the ages of 9-12 - Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions will show you how to make each project - All materials used can be easily found around your home with no specialist equipment needed - Every project includes an explanation of how maths is involved in creating the project or the results of the experiment - Real-world maths projects show that maths isn't just abstract - it has an impact in the real world too! Produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Maths Lab is designed to appeal to maths geeks and those that prefer practical projects. To complete these engaging projects, kids don't need to be maths genius or even know how to use a calculator. Each task comes with easy-to-follow instructions, photographs and illustrations to help whip up super cool maths creations!Maths Lab features interesting activities that cover many aspects of the subject including measurement, geometry and trigonometry. Kids will combine art and maths by learning to draw impossible objects - creating beautiful patterns to make things like a timetable dream-catcher or perfect the ratio for making refreshing fruit drinks. Each project has an explanatory box that demonstrates how maths is applied to the activity to demystify and make maths fun!

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Get to grips with the glorious world of goop and gunk, from pus, snot, and mucus to mud, snail slime, and sticky plants, in this compendium of gunk.If you've ever wondered how much snot you make, or how spider silk is made, this is the book for you. Full of strange but true science, The Science of Goo! explores all manner of gunge, sludge, ooze, and goo! Awesome CGI illustrations and stunning photography will show goo in all its glory, while fun trivia and scientific explanations will make you an expert in all things sludgy. For example, did you know that sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? The Science of Goo! is here to give you a new appreciation of the weird and wonderful world of gooey matter, in all its many kinds and wherever it shows up.

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