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Learn about trade and global economic crises in The Economics Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Economics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Economics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Economics, with:– More than 100 of the greatest ideas in economics– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts– A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout– Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Economics Book is a captivating introduction to historically important and emergingideas in a field of science that often confuses newcomers,

Dive into an encyclopedic collection of burning questions asked by children and discover all the fascinating answers. This timeless encyclopedia for children aged 9+ covers all their favourite topics in a friendly, easy-to-read Q&A format, perfect to dip into and browse. Find the answers to big questions like "How do aeroplanes fly?" " Why do tigers have stripes?" " What's inside a black hole?” and much more! Alongside the children's questions and the expert answers are beautiful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to bring every topic to life in rich detail and with perfect clarity.This children’s encyclopedia of questions offers:1,000 curious questions and answers that will be sure to wow family and friends. Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand. Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.Simple and easy-to-understand images explaining the science behind weird and wonderful fa

Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audi

Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audi

Get your paints and canvases ready for a fun-filled journey through art! Explore how artists get ideas and bring them to life, how art can affect the way we think and feel, and why people throughout history loved it so much. Why is art important? What's so great about it? In this illustrated book, you'll see the world through famous artists' eyes, and what inspired them to make art. And you'll use their techniques to produce your own masterpieces. Did you know that early humans spent a great deal of time on their cave paintings? Before cameras and smartphones were invented, people had paintings and drawings made of them to keep a record of what they looked like. Many artists, such as Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo, used art as a language to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions in ways that words couldn't. Explore techniques you can use to create art, and you don't have to be good at drawing and painting to do it. If you want to learn why art has the power to be beautiful, s

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Politics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Politics, with: - More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas th

On the run-up to Christmas, travel back to the prehistoric world and meet 24 extraordinary dinosaurs - one for every day.There's never been a more exciting way to countdown to Christmas than journeying back to the world of dinosaurs! Find a surprise book in every envelope, each covering a different dinosaur, from old favourites to more unfamiliar ones.Children aged 3-5 can get to know some of our prehistoric friends with this advent calendar of 24 mini dino books. Using dinosaur profiles from the bestselling book, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs, each book is bursting with fascinating facts and information, giving little dino lovers an exciting mini exploration of the prehistoric world and our reptilian predecessors.This dinosaur advent calendar for children offers:- 24 mini books which give an overview of a different dinosaur, including essential facts such as size, diet, and period.- A unique approach to traditional advent calendars, making a good alternative to chocolate

Explore the key milestones in the field of politics broken down clearly and simply with The Politics Book.This overview guide is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge of politics.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Politics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down visually through images and diagrams.This book will broaden your understanding of politics with:Knotty theories and shedding light on abstract conceptsFacts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core conceptsA visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughoutEasy-to-follow text making topics accessible for people at any level of understandingDiscover everything from the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's “social contract” to Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politic

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

Explore the key milestones in the field of economics broken down clearly and simply with The Economics Book.Learn about economics in this overview guide to the subject, which is brilliant for novices looking to learn more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. The Economics Book brings a fresh, vibrant take on the topic, breaking it down in a visual way through images and diagrams.This book will broaden your understanding of Economics with:Some of the greatest ideas in economicsFacts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core conceptsA visual approach to big subjects with illustrations and graphics throughoutEasy-to-follow text making topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Economics Book is a captivating introduction to historically important and emerging ideas in a field of science that often confuses newcomers, aimed at adu

Learn what happens when dinosaurs come to life! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all a colorful cast of characters, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Deadly Dinosaurs is a beautifully designed reader introducing different dinosaurs to young children through fun, narrative non-fiction. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about dinosaur mayhem at the museum!

Learn all about Abraham Lincoln. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about US President Abraham Lincoln, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Abraham Lincoln is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about the life of Abraham Lincoln, who rose from a Kentucky farm childhood to become the iconic president who ended slavery.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this renowned president's life and achievements.

Find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this delightful book for little ones. Rosie Reindeer wants to go outside to play in the snow. But who can she find to join her and where is her sledge? Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to play peekaboo with Parker Polar Bear, Peter Penguin, Harry Husky, and Sophie Seal as they get ready to have fun in the snow. Rosie Reindeer finds each of her friends, she wraps up warm, puts on her favorite red wellies, and goes outside. Now it's time for Rosie Reindeer's friends to find her! The lively, read-aloud rhymes in this book encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages and lifting the flaps to find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly winter friends. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Reindeer will appea

This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us. From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the solar system and discover why we float in space. Perfect for children ages 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a pilot's day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Pilot will help kids learn about a pilot's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics

"Cosmos truly is a work that will captivate and inspire readers of all ages. There is something here for those at every level, from primary school students right through to astrophysicists." -- Katie Sawers, BBC Sky at NightAstonishing images bring every corner of the Universe, from Mars to the furthest galaxies, to the printed page. Cosmos is a visually captivating journey through the Universe, and is as expansive as the Cosmos itself.It covers everything from the asteroid belt to deep space probes, the ISS to the Oort Cloud, the Big Bang to the end of the Universe, and (just about) everything in between. It presents space as humanity has never seen it before. In this book you’ll find:The latest images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.Panoramic views of the surface of Mars and images captured by probes that have landed for the first time on comets and asteroids. Features on the technology of space exploration, the history of astronomy, and our cultural connection to the night sk

Learn all about the Lunar New Year festival. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Lunar New Year, with this fact-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Lunar New Year is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to learn all about this colourful festival celebrated worldwide. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about Lunar New Year celebrations!

Flip the page and discover a new Minecraft build idea to inspire you each day!Get creative with 150 awesome Minecraft builds, from secret bases, cute animals, and dream homes, to supersized landmarks, mob builds and much more!The stand-up, spiral-bound format is perfect for displaying next to your screen and enjoying with family and friends, as you find inspiration for your next brilliant build.Whether it’s a bouncy castle, creeper maze, swamp monster, rainbow bridge, axolotl house, or giant hotdog, each day brings a new and totally random, super-fun surprise. Plus, get top tips on how to level-up your Minecraft building skills.

Flip the page and discover a new Minecraft build idea to inspire you each day! Get creative with 150 awesome Minecraft builds, from secret bases, cute animals, and dream homes to supersized landmarks, mob builds and much more! The stand-up, spiral-bound format is perfect for displaying next to your screen and enjoying with family and friends, as you find inspiration for your next brilliant build. Whether it's a bouncy castle, creeper maze, swamp monster, rainbow bridge, axolotl house, or giant hotdog, each day brings a new and totally random, super-fun surprise. Plus, get top tips on how to level-up your Minecraft building skills. (c) 2024 Mojang AB.

Discover the key themes and big ideas behind the major events and milestones in the history of warfare – from the dawn of civilization to the 21st century.Tracing the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror, The Military History Book explores and explains the causes and consequences of each, offering a new angle on military history. Individual entries analyse the key social and political driving forces, the arms and armaments, and the technologies and tactics of war over the last 7,000 years – from the tactics of early infantry and siegecraft to the rise of naval combat steel, steam, and shellfire, and from trench warfare and aerial dogfights to chemical weapons and cyber warfare.Combining authoritative text and memorable quotes with photographs, maps, illustrations, and infographics, each episode is made accessible and easy to understand, brining military history to life like never before.

A bumper book for little learners bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us.From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist – they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats.This cutting-edge book, which is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more – revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them. From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history. With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects

A bumper book for little learners bursting with myths and legends from all around the globeThis exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world.From the long lost city of Atlantis to the mischievous eight-legged god Anansi, get ready for a world of adventure and magic. Read about heroes and vicious beasts from Japanese Susano-o to the Lumaluma from Australia. Plunge into dark waters to find the long lost city of Atlantis, then take to the skies to meet Chinese dragons and the powerful Thunderbird from Native America.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book contains retellings of favourite myths as well as less well known ones. Dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic, to discover myths and legends from a huge range of different cultures, and learn about stories that have shaped civilisations.Learning about myths and legends provides valuable insight for children into other cultures, encouraging them

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about football with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Football will help children to learn all about their favourite game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills. Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.Boosting understanding and retention th

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a doctor's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Doctor will help kids learn about a doctor's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topic

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a teacher's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day in the Life of a Teacher will help kids learn about a teacher's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grade 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing

Learn all about the fascinating world of minibeasts - from bees to butterflies, beetles, and more. This book is a wonderful introduction to the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honey bee. Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects - their different types, body structures, and behaviours.Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, young nature enthusiasts aged 5-7 will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. This informative bug book for children offers:Clear and friendly text on bugs and characteristics using annotations and straightforward text. Fact files on more than 40 species, with top-trump style comparisons and digestible information.An introduction to new and interesting information in this successful series for young learners. My Book of Bugs is an engaging and informative introduction to insects, with age-appropriate

How do our minds influence the way we behave? How do our bodies and minds work together? Do we have free will?Exploring and explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories in psychology clearly and simply, The Psychology Book answers these questions and more and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with easy-to-follow explanations and eye-catching images.In this book, you can find:The history of psychology, from its roots in philosophy to modern studies of autism and psychiatry across all of the key fields of study, from psychotherapy to cognitive psychology and behaviourism.Groundbreaking ideas of great thinkers, from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to Noam Chomsky and Daniel KahnemanInformation about the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has significantly contributed to our understanding of human behaviour.With millions of copies sold worldwide, The P

Get to grips with the concepts that shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, and our place in the universe.Explaining the big ideas and groundbreaking theories of key philosophers in a clear and simple way, The Philosophy Book is the perfect one-stop guide to philosophy and the history of how we think. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries explore and explain each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations and innovative graphics.Explore the history of philosophy, from ancient Greece and China to today, and find out how theories from over 2,000 years ago are still relevant to our modern lives. Follow the progression of human ideas and meet the world's most influential philosophers - from Plato and Confucius through René Descartes and Mary Wollstonecraft to Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Judith Butler.Fully revised and updated, with quirky illustrations, clear explanations, a philosopher directory, and a glossary of key vocabula

Learn all about the life of Helen Keller. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers! Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of Helen Keller, with this fact-filled nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Helen Keller is a beautifully designed reader offering a sensitive account of the life of Helen Keller, a young girl unable to see and hear who grew into an extraordinary scholar and role model.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about this courageous young woman's success in the face of many challenges.

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about sloths, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about this sloth with lots of sass! The content is all real, the sloth is all attitude!