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Let''s delve into the past and discover what humankind has accomplished since the first civilisations were formed . . .The Humans showcases the greatest achievements of ancient civilisations, peoples and iconic figures from history. From the Nubians to the Native Americans, and the Akkadians to the Aztecs, our predecessors have pioneered a plethora of wonderful and wacky inventions, technologies and practices. They''ve constructed monumental buildings and sprawling cities, created languages, modes of transport, art, medicines, music, stories, myths and more. Find out what the humans have done for us!Become absorbed in the rich inventions and practices of different cultures, discover fascinating facts about the evolution of our species, and learn about Indigenous peoples around the world.SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOO

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Join Flora and Fauna, the world's GREATEST explorers, as they hang up their ice picks, put down their rucksacks and enjoy a well-deserved holiday. When the sea turtles stop showing up to lay their eggs in the golden sands, however, Flora and Fauna are called into action. They must sail to the reef to investigate, but it looks like an ENORMOUS storm is brewing?With flaps and paper effects throughout, who knows what WILD creatures they'll find along the way.

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Join Flora and Fauna, the world's greatest explorers as they embark on an extraordinary adventure in search of an elusive species of wild cat - the clouded leopard. With flaps and paper effects throughout, who knows what marvellous things they'll encounter along the way, or what their baby, Bud, may discover on this epic odyssey.

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Were charioteers the highest-paid athletes in history? How did Heracles slay the many-headed Hydra? Did the Greeks invent the world's most bloodthirsty sport? Readers can discover the truth behind some of the most incredible ancient Greek stories and superstitions and unearth the most fascinating aspects of an ancient culture in this immersive book. With flaps to lift on every page, there's plenty of history to uncover.

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Follow a herd of zebras on an epic migration across the African plains. As the sun beats down on the scorched wilderness, these brave zebras trundle on. Who knows what dangers lie ahead or what the herd may find at the end of this extraordinary journey?

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26 habitats to explore, featuring more than 250 animals. Did you know that a sword-billed hummingbird has a beak longer than its body, that a giant anteater's tongue can delve two feet into a termite mound in pursuit of food, or that a lion's mane jellyfish can grow tentacles as long as three buses? See how the most sublime animals on the planet size up and compare them all in one go using the enormous fold-out chart at the back of the book.

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There are many bugs and minibeasts to meet in this book. From bumblebees and spiders to butterflies, ants and frogs, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page.

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Were charioteers the highest-paid athletes in history? How did Heracles slay the many-headed Hydra? Did the Greeks invent the world's most bloodthirsty sport? Readers can discover the truth behind some of the most incredible ancient Greek stories and superstitions and unearth the most fascinating aspects of an ancient culture in this immersive book. With flaps to lift on every page, there's plenty of history to uncover.

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Journey back millions of years to a time when formidable dinosaurs roamed the Earth. From Ankylosaurus and Tyrannosaurus to Triceratops and Diplodocus, learn all about the fascinating characters as they POP UP from each page.

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Not all heroes wear capes… …But some do have impressive costumes, amazing masks and astonishing super-human abilities. This book showcases more than one hundred real-life superheroes, bona fide boffins, awe-inspiring athletes and sublime scientists and celebrates their astounding accomplishments. From the fearless firefighters who tackle blistering blazes to deft doctors that save lives on a daily basis, the world is crammed full of incredible people and the staggering things they've achieved can inspire us all.

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Space is full of amazing things! Let's meet some of them in this marvellous book. From comets and asteroids to stars, solar systems and rockets, learn all about the universe with POP-UPS on each page.

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With more than 70 flaps to lift, little ones will love learning all about marvellous machines, incredible cars, colossal cruise ships, terrific trains, awesome aeroplanes and much more. The striking and humorous artwork throughout this multi-layer flap book will entertain children for hours, transporting them from place to place as they explore each environment, including the harbour, airport, motorway, building site and beyond.

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There are all sorts of sea creatures to meet in this book. From crabs and fish to dolphins, turtles and seahorses, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page.

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Join Roxy the rat on a fun-filled trip to work. There are plenty of places to go, but who will she meet along the way? Find out in this cute board book with chunky peek-through flaps.

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Join Dusty the dog as he wanders around town in search of adventure. There are plenty of shops to visit, but where will Dusty end up? Find out in this cute board book with chunky peek-through flaps.

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Featuring 12 striking animal portraits to complete, Animetrics is an innovative new 'colour by numbers' sticker book with more than 1,400 stickers. The numbered shapes on each page can be filled with corresponding stickers to create intricate and stunning geometric artworks. Animetrics is the ultimate sticker-by-numbers challenge for children and adults alike.Coming soon (Christmas 2018):9781780555867 Geometrics

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Follow a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns as they gallop around the world on an incredible whistle-stop tour.From a star-studded film premiere and a flamboyant festival, to a wild safari adventure and a beautiful tropical beach, there are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search, and seven sensational unicorns to spot in every location.Also available:9781782439950 Where's the Unicorn Now?9781782439639 The Magical Unicorn Society9781789290561 The Magical Unicorn Society Colouring Book

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