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A starter kit for learning Mandarin Chinese fast. Along with three CDs and a pocket-sized guide, it breaks up your learning into bite-sized chunks with simple conversations based on real-life situatio

Packed with thousands of words and definitions the Children's Illustrated Dictionary is here to help with any child struggling with spellings and meanings.If you're stumbling over spellings or unsure

Packed with encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and genius gem facts, this book helps you explore the empire that dominated Europe and the Middle East for more than 500 years. Suitable for school

LEGO Star Wars? Yoda's Jedi Army Ultimate Sticker Book is packed with more than 250 colourful stickers of fan favourite Yoda and his Jedi Army. You'll have hours of fun with this LEGO Star Wars? book

Action-packed LEGO® sticker book with more than 250 reusable, easy-to-peel stickers. LEGO Star Wars? Darth Vader's Empire Ultimate Sticker Book is packed with more than 250 colourful stickers of the e

Are you fascinated by comic books and obsessed with super heroes? The bestselling Marvel Encyclopedia gives you the definitive details and histories of more than 1,200 of Marvel's most memorable chara

Explore Disney INFINITY, Disney's exciting new video game with Disney Infinity:The Essential Guide. Examine Disney INFINITY from a unique in-world viewpoint, revealing infinite possibilities for imagi

Get to know how farm animals feel with Baby Touch and Feel Farm Friends. Let them touch and learn about farm animals with fuzzy ducklings, wooly lambs, ponies on shiny grass and more!Encourage your ba

Suitable for children beginning to read alone as they develop skills to read confidently, accurately, fluently and with good understanding, this book helps them learn how to read and learn to love rea

Helps you learn how to speak and understand Arabic in just 12 weeks. This book includes real-life examples that cover every holiday and business situation, along with cultural and conversational tips

Introduce your baby to numbers with touch and feel textures Get to know how numbers feel with Baby Touch and Feel Numbers, let them touch and learn about numbers one to ten with a cuddly dog, furry ca

Calling all true Directioners! Take the challenge and see how you stand up to the most challenging One Direction quiz ever. Crammed with quizzes, games and questions for you to really test your One Di

Introduces your baby to mealtimes with touch and feel textures. This book lets them touch and learn about the shiny apple, a boiled egg in a sparkly egg cup and watch out; sticky jam on toast. It is s

AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to PinterestMore AddThis Share optionsTickle and touch the fluffiest animals with Baby Touch and Feel Fluffy Animals. Encourage your baby

A colourful and modern update of My First Dictionary, with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time.The perfect introdu

Push-along play with Wheelie Duck and Friends.Wheelie Duck and Friends combines a book and toy in one to make the ultimate, simple novelty book. Your child will love to push them around, roll them, ra

Push-along play with Wheelie Truck and Friends. "Wheelie Truck and Friends" combines a book and toy in one to make the ultimate, simple novelty book. Your child will love to push them around, roll the

Tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover the animals they'll see at the park. Let their little hands roam and feel how furry the squirrel is and how velvety the but

With a super-duper potty-shaped cover, this brilliant toilet training book for girls will help your child make the transition from nappies to pants in no time.Full of fun rhymes and pictures that will

With a super-duper lift the lid potty-shaped cover, this brilliant toilet training book for boys will help your child make the transition from nappies to pants in no time.Full of fun rhymes and pictur

Help your baby discover all about colours and shapes with touch and feel textures Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about colours and shapes. Let

Teach your baby first words with touch and feel textures Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover some first words. Let their little hands roam and feel how

Find out all about diggers and dumpers and build your very own collection of these earth-shaking vehicles! Create your own stories with the 60, reusable, easy-peel, stickers and have a roaring good ti

Have you got a plant problem and don’t know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need. Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis – and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment.Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.

A beautiful field guide to flowers featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colourful illustrations of the world’s most fascinating flowers.A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series,An Anthology of Flowersis perfect for young botanists and nature enthusiasts ages 7-9 to take on the go and find the beauty in the blooms.An Anthology of Flowerswill be your child’s guide through the natural world, teaching how to easily identify different species, including a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic garden favourites.This stunning flower book for kids offers:The next book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series.A magnificent collection of over 100 unique flowers, from wildflowers and garden favourites to rare species.A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking imagery on every page.An Anthology of Flowersfeatures mesmerising images, beautiful illustrations by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series and cap

This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more than 300 of the most famous and important maps of all time. Immerse yourself in ancient Chinese star charts, decipher medieval Mappae Mundi, and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the lunar surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a rhumb line is, and where dragons were once said to lurk.Organized chronologically, the book includes the most celebrated examples of maps spanning more than 5,000 years, explaining everything from scales and compasses to meteorological symbols, and exploring techniques from engraving and printing to cartographic projection. Entries also place the maps in their wider cultural and historical context, providing a complete overview of the subject. Combining stunning reproductions with precise annotation, visual analysis, and pull-out details, Maps, Annotated brings an expertly curated selection of the world’s most celebrated

Unlock the secrets behind everyday items and extraordinary inventions with exploded artworks and photographs that reveal the materials used to create everyday objects. Finding out What's It Made Of? is just the start of an amazing journey into the world of materials science, in this non-fiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12. Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are put to thousands of different uses, from sneakers to smartphones and game controllers to glue.This fascinating book reveals the secrets of many everyday objects, and a few more unusual ones. This science book for curious children offers: A breakdown of everyday and futuristic objects, revealing what goes into a range of common and cutting-edge items - from game controllers to space suits!Hyperrealistic artworks and vivid photos show each component and object up close and in incredible detail. STEM learning that supports classroom material science by showing how the properties of different

DK’s best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series explores the fantastical world of myths and legends. Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. Knowledge Encyclopedia’s clear explanations, illustrations, photographs and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects.Find yourself transported to a realm of myth and legend with this perfect gift for anyone who loves stories of gods, monsters and heroes. This all-encompassing myth encyclopedia for kids offers:An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines and illustrations. A visual approach using illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.Clear explanations and retellings of different myths and legends from around the world. Children can explore mythology in a new and exciting way through spectacular computer-generated images of key heroes, gods, monsters and locations. This new book in the

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the next level with the third practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 3 Intermediate will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 3 Intermediate or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and

Bring the prehistoric world to your walls with this collection of 30 posters comprising the stunning images from the bestselling book Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life. Taking young readers on an incredible visual journey through the prehistoric world, each poster reveals an eye-catching image of a creature from the past. From dinosaurs and plesiosaurs to pterosaurs and fossils, there is a fascinating prehistoric creature for everyone to explore and marvel at. Every poster is clearly labelled and highlights key features and facts children need to know, so you have a perfectly curated look into the awe-inspiring world of the dinosaurs. Children and adults alike will love poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters! This is simply the best gift for any child who can't get enough of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life.

Discover the epic history of human exploration and migration, and the stories of fearless pioneers the world over, with this stunning tour of history - map by map. Charting everything from the movement of early Homo species out of Africa some 1.8 million years ago to the astonishing voyages of Polynesian sailors across the Pacific from 4,000 BCE, and from the California Gold Rush to the Race for Space, entries explain the movements of people and cultures who set off into the unknown - in search of adventure or a better life. Specially commissioned maps show the key driving factors of each journey, and why certain routes were chosen over others - whether due to climate, terrain, or territory - while stunning contemporary examples offer fascinating insights into the unique world-views and political motivations of the people who commissioned them, and the cartographers who created them.The voyages of history’s greatest explorers - from Zheng He to Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo - are brought

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.

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.

Find Bobby Bunny and his cuddly animal friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this fun board book for little ones. Find Bobby Bunny and his cuddly animal friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this fun board book for little ones. Bobby Bunny and his friends are playing hide and seek. Can you help him find Dougie Duck, Bertie Bird, Daisy Dragonfly, and Louis Lamb in the pop-up springtime scenes? Lift the flaps and play peekaboo as you look inside the duck house on the lake, behind the waterlilies at the pond, inside the nest on the apple blossom tree in the orchard, and behind the wildflowers at the meadow. Finally, it's time to search for Bobby Bunny! 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, lifting the flaps to find and name the ani

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 stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from.Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find:Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism. Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement.Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history. An optional 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists fe

Start learning English as a second language with this visually stimulating practice book for adults. Accompanying the English for Everyone Course Book Level 1 Beginner, this illustrated workbook features abundant vocabulary and grammar exercises for adults learning English as a foreign language. When it comes to languages, practice really does make perfect! This workbook guides linguistic learners through exercises and activities to consolidate what they’ve learned and build confidence in their skills.Using a range of familiar and new exercise mechanisms, this practice book is an invaluable research tool to test the vocabulary and grammar structures taught in the course book. Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: Over 1,000 vocabulary and grammar exercisesLay-flat binding, making the book easier to write inExtensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the appThe same unit-by-unit structure as the English for Everyone

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

DK’s best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of transport. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Transport! uses incredibly detailed 3D illustrations to show children aged 9+ everything they need to know about how vehicles work. Children will find themselves totally absorbed in complex subjects with the Knowledge Encyclopedia series, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images.Meet hundreds of vehicles that float, fly, or speed across the land, including the record breakers - the fastest, largest, longest, and strangest modes of transportation ever to zoom, sail, or soar. This all-encompassing encyclopedia for kids offers:- A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of transportation. - Complex subjects that are explained using amazingly detailed CGIs that entice young readers to dive in and explore.- A visual approach using illustrations, photograp

Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history.Throughout the pages of this children’s guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Flight gives a detailed overview of all things aircraft for kids aged 9+, including helicopters, gliders, zeppelins, monoplanes, biplanes, and even triplanes. Using full-colour photographs of different types of aviation, including an aircraft from Leonardo da Vinci's wing machines to jet airliner