Design Things that Make Sense

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A colourful first pop-up book of things that go, perfect for tiny hands.Things that fly, things that zoom and things that float - find all the things that go in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop

Tilt and slide to make colourful vehicles race across the page in this fun and interactive slider book.Tilt the book to make the vehicles race across the page with this innovative, interactive slider book. Are you ready to join in the fun? Ready . . . steady . . . RACE!Zoom along with all the cars, trains and planes and help them get ready for the race. Who will win this time?Ready, Steady, Race! Things That Go!is an interactive slider book with a difference, and is sure to keep little ones busy for hours. With bright, bold illustrations from preschool favourite, Teresa Bellón, and a different ending every time depending on how you move the book!If you like this tilt and slide book, look out forReady, Steady, Race! Bugs.

A BIG book for sharing with a little person, introducing things that go, first words, colours, numbers and more – with felt flaps and a mirror!With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG vehicle-themed playbook is perfect for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many cars can you count? What colour is the fire engine? What noise does the train make? And finally, where are you?A brilliant large-format board book introducing early-learning first concepts and encouraging interactive play, with 10 soft felt flaps, tactile die-cuts on every page and a surprise mirror ending.Other titles available in the series:My BIG PlaybookMy BIG Playbook: FarmMy BIG Playbook: Nature

Learn all about insects in this buzz-worthy addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series In this follow-up to Alphablock, Countablock, Dinoblock, Cityblock, Buildablock, Farmblock, Loveblock, Sharkblock, and Spaceblock, readers will learn about all the things that make bugs incredible--from spider crickets that can jump 60 times their own length to Chinese stick insects that can grow to be over two feet long to caterpillars that transform into stunning butterflies. In keeping with the rest of the series, Bugblock features the charming art of British design team Peski Studio, pages with die-cuts readers can peek through, and special flaps that unfold to reveal hidden details.

Did you know that everything you touch has been designed? Your toys, your clothes, your scooter . . . and this book! A design can be as small as a toothbrush . . . or as BIG as a skyscraper.Every design starts in someone's imagination - an imagination just like yours. Travel through one day and discover how the world around you has been designed - even though we don't always realise it!Question HOW everyday items have been designed, and WHY they look the way they do.Guaranteed to make you see the world a little differently, pick up your pens and imagine your own designs.What will you design? With facts and questions to inspire all budding designers and get creative minds whirring - and featuring iconic designs from the experts at the V&A Museum.

5-Minute Drawing Book for Kids Ages 6–12—Easy Step-by-Step Lessons for BeginnersPerfect How to Draw Book for Boys and Girls Fun, Easy Art Projects Cool Gift Idea for KidsLooking for a cool gift for kids who love to draw? This beginner-friendly drawing book is packed with fun and easy projects that teach kids ages 6–12 how to draw awesome things in just 5 minutes! What’s Inside:*FUN & EASY DRAWING LESSONS: Kids will love learning how to draw in just a few minutes with simple, step-by-step instructions perfect for beginners.*MAKE CUTE ART: Learn how to draw a variety of awesome things like pets, food, vehicles, castles, and more!*PERFECT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: Designed for boys and girls ages 6–12, this fun drawing book builds confidence and creativity—no prior art experience needed.*KID-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Features layflat binding, large 9x9 pages, and perforated premium paper for easy drawing, tearing, and displaying artwork.*THE COOLEST GIFT FOR CREATIVE KIDS: Makes a perfect gift for b

"Let's practice! helps you build confidence and credibility to create graphs and visualizations that make sense and weave them into action-inspiring stories. Expanding upon ... Storytelling With Data'

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefu

The world would be much better without yucky vegetables, right? Wrong! Vegetables provide us with vitamins that make us healthier and are used to make things like dyes and adhesives. You Wouldn’t Want

Offers kids an amusing, boldly illustrated picture book about the many kinds of things, silly and sweet, that one can do that can make them feel good, such as being with a friend and making strange an

Try to hold your giggles while you sing about marching ants, Little Bunny Foo Foo, and the goose that kissed a moose. Action songs and echo songs, ridiculous songs and songs that make little sense---

A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origins of light that make a house a home in this Caldecott Medal-winning bedtime book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are bot

Bizzy Bear: My First Memory Game Book: ChristmasBizzy Bear My First Memory Game, Things That Go (with 36 Sliders)Bizzy Bear My First Memory Game: Animals (with 36 Sliders)

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover different farm vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then trace the transport around different tracks with a moving counter on every spread and the cover.The perfect book for children who love tractors and combine harvesters - and being in the driving seat! Other titles in the series include: Building Site Winner of the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards in the 0-8 Children's Trade Category

Once teeming with plants and animals, our ocean is no longer in good shape. It's warming up and becoming a dumping ground for plastic rubbish. But it doesn't have to be that way! There are all sorts of clever things that we can do to make life in the ocean healthy again.

A charming picture book that features diverse artwork and perfectly encapsulates the idea that we are all wonderfully unique yet still connected to each other. You, Me and Our Whole Wide World is a delightful story that perfectly balances all the individual qualities that make us unique and the things we have in common that connect us to others from all around the world. Bridget Marzo has created heart-warming artwork to complement her uplifting text.

Bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon gives you a step-by-step guide to drawing the wonderful characters from her blockbuster Tom Gates series, and more! The must-have art activity book for fans of Tom Gates: a celebration of imagination and creativity, packed with how-to doodles, pictures to colour-in and things to make and do. Learn how to illustrate Rooster the dog and Tom's favourite snacks, how to design a bedroom like Tom's with your doodles on his walls, draw lots of facial expressions and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed book: hours of fun for kids. The perfect present for creative kids.ABOUT THE TOM GATE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour This first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brillia

身歷其境探索超過15個改變我們生活的科學概念和應用！我們是如何看到世界上這麼多顏色的？測謊儀如何顯示人們在說謊？向太空發射真的是火箭科學嗎？手扶梯是怎麼巧妙的運送每個人？從日常駭客攻擊到抓捕罪犯的技術，讓我們在家就能體驗超酷的科學工作與原理，並以前所未有的方式了解事情的運作方式！Adventures with How Things Work is an immersive exploration of more than 15 scientific concepts and applications that make a difference to our lives. How do we see the world in so many colours? How does the polygraph show that you are telling a lie? Is blasting off to space really rocket science? Skydive with parachuters. Be transported by the cleverness of the escalator. And experience some cool science at work in your very own home. From everyday hacks to the technology that catches criminals, understand how things work as never before!

身歷其境探索超過15個改變我們生活的科學概念和應用！我們是如何看到世界上這麼多顏色的？測謊儀如何顯示人們在說謊？向太空發射真的是火箭科學嗎？手扶梯是怎麼巧妙的運送每個人？從日常駭客攻擊到抓捕罪犯的技術，讓我們在家就能體驗超酷的科學工作與原理，並以前所未有的方式了解事情的運作方式！Adventures with How Things Work is an immersive exploration of more than 15 scientific concepts and applications that make a difference to our lives. How do we see the world in so many colours? How does the polygraph show that you are telling a lie? Is blasting off to space really rocket science? Skydive with parachuters. Be transported by the cleverness of the escalator. And experience some cool science at work in your very own home. From everyday hacks to the technology that catches criminals, understand how things work as never before!

*including 5 puzzles with 9 pieces!*9782733877692 My First Puzzle: Riley Goes ExploringA sweet story that encourages children to explore and celebrate their differences.Rileyis the third in this series of exciting puzzle board books for babies and toddlers. A funny board book introducing children to opposites and comparisons. It’s the perfect book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world!9782733877647 My First Puzzles: Sammy Plays Hide and SeekA sweet story that encourages children to explore and celebrate their differences.Rileyis the third in this series of exciting puzzle board books for babies and toddlers. A funny board book introducing children to opposites and comparisons. It’s the perfect book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world!9791039500357 Timmy's Exciting JourneyTimmy and Tanya are hanging out in the jungle, swinging from tree to tree. Follow them as they go on a brilliant, fun ad

How to use the Design Thinking Tools A practical guide to make innovation happen The Design Thinking Toolbox explains the most important tools and methods to put Design Thinking into action. Based on the largest international survey on the use of design thinking, the most popular methods are described in four pages each by an expert from the global Design Thinking community. If you are involved in innovation, leadership, or design, these are tools you need.Simple instructions, expert tips, templates, and images help you implement each tool or method. Quickly and comprehensively familiarize yourself with the best design thinking toolsSelect the appropriate warm-ups, tools, and methodsExplore new avenues of thinkingPlan the agenda for different design thinking workshopsGet practical application tips The Design Thinking Toolbox help innovators master the early stages of the innovation process. Its the perfect complement to the international bestseller The Design Thinking Playbook.?

Even the youngest of eco-warriors can make every day a green day with ten simple things to do between breakfast and bedtime.Did you remember to put your eggshell in the compost bin after breakfast? He

If your goal is not just to sell digital products, but to become a world-changing global teacher, the Course Design Formula will help you get there. You will build your course better, faster, and more effectively than others who are not using a research-based instructional design process.The guidance you'll receive in this book will make your online course creation process fast, fun, effective, and simple to apply to your specific content and target audience.2020 INDIE BOOK AWARD FINALIST (EDUCATION)14th ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST (EDUCATION)2020 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FINALIST (EDUCATIOCADEMIC)This book introduces and explains the Course Design Formula, a research-based instructional design process that promotes excellence in online course development. Integrating best practices from cognitive psychology, instructional design, learning theory, information processing theory, and more, the formula helps you create high-quality learning journeys for your onlin

The kids in Upside-Down Magic know their magic is a little out of control. But that doesn't make them weird--it only makes them human.Strange things are happening at Dunwiddle Magic School-and the Ups

Things That Aren't features 26 thoughtful riddles, one for each letter of the alphabet, with clues to solve about intangible items such as air, breath, and jokes.

Introducing The Big Book of Happy--an adorable book about all the little things that make us smile."Birds are happy when they are singing. Monkeys are happy when they are swinging. I am happy

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite.In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

This volume gives language teachers, software designers, and researchers who wish to use technology in second or foreign language education the information they need to absorb what has been achieved so far and to make sense of it. It is designed to enable the kind of critical reading of a substantial literature that leads to a balanced and detailed knowledge of the field. Chapter by chapter, the book builds, through description, analysis, examples, and discussion, a detailed picture of modern CALL.In this book, the label “CALL” is interpreted broadly to include technology-enhanced language learning, Web-enhanced language learning, and information and communication technologies for language learning. The work is distinguished by its attention to a range of languages rather than just English.The authors first set the scene and introduce major areas of interest and growth in CALL, and then look in depth at seven important dimensions: design, evaluation, computer-mediated communication, th

Brother and Sister Bear know some things about money. They know that money can be used to buy things like baseball cards, ice cream, candy, and balloons. What they don't know is how to manage their al

This keepsake sticker book showcases unique art from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things--with more than 1,000 full-color stickers to create your own scenes. Stranger Things World of Stickers is packed with more than 1,000 stickers featuring art from the Netflix archives. Decorate your room, laptop, greeting cards, and personal items with colorful stickers of your favorite characters, including Eleven, Will Byers, Eddie Munson, and the fearsome Demogorgon! The reverse side of each sticker page showcases the art so that once the stickers are used, you have a keepsake that can be enjoyed again and again. With so many stickers, you'll never run out of ways to re-create your favorite scenes from Stranger Things, including those from the much-anticipated final season.

This charming Christmas story for children ages 3-7 explores the magic, wonder, and sense of community that are especially present during the holiday season. When the young narrator announces that Santa Claus has moved in next door, Mom, Dad, and big sister Liv are less than convinced. But it doesn't matter; the narrator is convinced. And the more she gets to know her new neighbor, the more certain she is that he is indeed Santa Claus (but she can't figure out where his reindeer are). It soon turns out that Santa Claus is very skilled at fixing things, and through his handyman kindness, he quickly becomes a good friend and neighbor to all who live on the street. So when he gets sick, the young narrator is quick to round up everyone in the community, who are all more than happy to help. But will Santa Claus be well in time for Christmas Eve?

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 5+The summer holidays are OVER! Billy is going back to school and he wishes he wasn't. There's so much to worry about - his ENORMOUS uniform, his terrible pencil case, the not-very-friendly-new-boy... But along come the Mini Monsters to show Billy that even when things go wrong, he has the power to make them right again.The perfect series for beginner and reluctant readers.

Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference! "Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."--John Lewis, Twitter 2018 Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis's call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 20 narrative stories--including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, and Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate. Each true story shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising sports facts.How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing sporting achievements. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Thi

Did you know you could turn £1 into £1,000,000? And there's more than one way to do it!Stocks, shares, taxes, saving, investing, these things all sound confusing (and maybe even a little boring), but understanding more about money can help you to embrace your inner entrepreneur, make the world a better place, and even make some extra money for yourself while doing so. You've been presented with £1 and now is your chance to grow that money and make yourself a millionaire. You'll meet people along the way who all have different approaches to money - you'll meet risk-takers, money-savers, people who are nifty with numbers and business pros.Some of the advice will be good. Some ... not so good.But financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo will help you cut through the noise, give you the tools to make decisions that are right for you - and show how YOU could become a millionaire!

A witty and anarchic tale from master storyteller Didier Lévy. The hippopotamus is feeling worried. Is his bottom too big? All the other animals have an opinion, but nobody can agree and things soon start to get out of hand.Is there a way to sort out the mess? Didier Lévy’s subversive story is accompanied by Marc Boutavant’s glorious illustrations, which perfectly capture the characters’ idiosyncrasies, mannerisms and hilarious reactions. Hippobottomus will reassure all young readers beset by body insecurity, and remind them above all that in life, keeping a sense of proportion is key.

Kids are invited to do their part to help save endangered animals and plants with dozens of positive missions from environmental champion Martin Dorey. Let dandelions grow wild in your garden? Scout for locally grown fruits and berries? Make a bird feeder? Check labels for palm oil? Protecting the earth's wildlife and saving endangered living things from extinction may begin by changing what you eat, how you travel, and the things you buy. Eco-warrior Martin Dorey invites young readers to become a #2minutesuperhero by completing sixty fun missions at home, at school, and in their community that can help the planet and support some of the million species at risk of extinction.

Timekeepers穿越回1889年巴黎世界博覽會，親眼見證艾菲爾鐵塔完工！但壞蛋DeLay竟偷走藍圖，歷史面臨改寫危機！The Timekeepers is a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track when a villain named DeLay tries to cause chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backward, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to make things right. In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to the 1889 World's Fair to see the unveiling of the newly built Eiffel Tower. However, things don't go as planned when they discover that the villainous DeLay is up to his old tricks and has stolen the blueprints! With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.