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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings. This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics--from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment.Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives. Poems are complemented by detailed illustrations, timelines, and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative. Prompts and activities inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manne

Science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history all combine in this mind-blowing visual encyclopedia. From incredible insects and musical instruments to spacecraft

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear.Packed with step-by-step photography and clear

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear.Packed with step-by-step photography and clear

A captivating bedtime book with a gentle rhyme, snuggly animal pictures, and a lullaby sound button.Open the sumptuous, twinkly foil cover with a cute teddy bear sleeping on the shimmery moon. Inside,

Meet the Fingerlings!Hang out with Gigi, go bananas with Bella and Boris, and surf with Kingsley and Marge.All the friends are here, from mischievous Monkeys and sleepy Sloths to Dragons, Narwhals, an

Explore the lives and achievements of more than 85 of the world's most inspirational and influential leaders with this innovative, and boldly graphic biography-led book.Comprehensive in its scope and

Join Sophie la girafe and friends as they celebrate Christmas in this festive baby book. Sophie loves Christmas! It's Christmas Eve and she and her friends have wrapped their presents, and decorated t

Expand and explore your vocabulary. Discover a whole new vocabulary and never be lost for words again, with this comprehensive and detailed illustrated children's thesaurus, with synonyms and antonyms for more than four thousand main entries. This beautifully illustrated thesaurus for kids aged 9 years old and older is packed with:- A comprehensive, illustrated thesaurus created specifically for young readers and writers- Authoritative content from Collins is given the DK treatment to make the pages lively and the words meaningful for children- Fun and fresh illustrated "word features" to explore and expand on vocabularyThis colourful and insightful thesaurus contains more than four thousand entries, where each entry is supported by a definition and example sentence to help boost a child's confidence in using and choosing words.An imaginative mix of photography and illustration gives the book great visual appeal and is the perfect book for children who enjoy words; or who need a little

The Bicycle Book is an extraordinary celebration of the history of cycling from BMX and mountain biking, to track and road racing. Take a ride through the sport's history and discover classic and cutt

Packed with fun facts for kids, this book helps your child in discovering all about marine life from whales and turtles to clownfish and tang, from jellyfish and octopus to seagulls and pelicans.

A guide to the characters and tribes of Chima[trademark] with a new and exclusive minifigure. It features all the favourite characters, vehicles, locations, and weapons from 2013 and 2014, with the ac

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

Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animalsfeatures a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), children aged 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you’ll find:An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - per

Meet fan favourites Stitch, Angel, Leroy, and Scrump in this awesome glow-in-the-dark sticker activity book, featuring over 100 stickers!Join Stitch and friends in this vibrant glow-in-the-dark sticker book, filled with pictures and facts about fan-favourite characters, along with over 100 glow-in-the-dark stickers to use in the book – or wherever you like!Enjoy some glow-in-the-dark sticker fun with Disney’s Stitch:*MORE THAN 100 STICKERS: Perfect for decorating bags, pencil cases, and other belongings*FULL OF IMAGES, FUN FACTS, & ACTIVITIES: Flip through pages featuring plenty of sticker-filled activities, lively images, and fact-packed information about Stitch and friends*A UNIQUE DISNEY STICKER BOOK FOR KIDS: Perfect for young Disney fans and gift buyers looking for delightful Disney gifts for kidsWith the Disney Stitch Glow in the Dark Ultimate Sticker Book, kids can have a blast with Stitch facts, artwork, and plenty of glow-in-the-dark stickers.

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

Discover how to identify flowers, where to find them, and other details about more than 100 flowers from around the world. Compact in size yet brimming with information, An Anthology of Flowers explores a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic favorites. Learn to easily identify different species using detailed annotations, vivid illustrations, and unique descriptions of each flower. Featuring colorful photographs and vibrant illustrations, this book is a treasure trove for budding botanists, nature enthusiasts, and curious readers seeking an informative flower identification book. Whether you're out exploring or flipping through its pages at home, An Anthology of Flowers is sure to bring the natural world to life.

Get ready to hop into action with Mabel and King George! Uncover the mysteries of the animal world as Mabel and her friends use technology to communicate with animals. This colorful sticker book features all your favorite characters (in their human and animal form) from the movie. With over 100 stickers to use, Disney Pixar's Hoppers The Ultimate Sticker Book will keep kids entertained for hours!

A beautiful field guide to the stars featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colourful illustrations of all 88 constellations. A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Stargazing is perfect for young astronomers and stargazers ages 7-9 to take on the go and uncover the secrets of the stars. An Anthology of Stargazing will be your child’s guide through the stars, teaching all about the intricate star patterns, the brightest stars, fascinating asterisms, and the legends woven through the night sky, from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.This stunning book about stars and constellations for kids offers:The next book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series. A magnificent collection of all 88 constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union, and asterisms. A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking imagery on every page.An Anthology of Stargazing features mesmerising images, beautiful il

Join these unlikely partners as they learn how to work together on another adventure to save the day and their city. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as the charming cast of Zootropolis 2 take on new adventures, which see ZPD officers Hopps and Wilde team up on their mission to make the world a better place! Whatever they are dealing with, Judy and Nick realise that not every case is the biggest, but they are all important. A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 5-9:Perfect for early readers, The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the rest of the series!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2The New Adventur

DK’s best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies. Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before through jaw-dropping 3D illustrations in this dinosaur encyclopedia for kids ages 9+. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on its front feet? Would you believe that Carcharocles megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark?Knowledge Encyclopedia’s clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects.Find yourself transported to the age of dinosaurs and then the Ice Age with this perfect gift for anyone who loves dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. This all-encompassing dinosaur e

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

A bumper book for little learners that’s bursting with facts about the animal kingdomThis exciting introduction to animals is brimming with facts about the diverse wildlife that inhabits our extraordinary planet.From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is a perfect companion for young, curious minds that are eager to learn all about different animals and where they live.Delve into the world of these majestic creatures and learn about their diets, habits, and our own connection to the animal kingdom. Through this engaging visual guide, children will not only gain knowledge about the animals that coexist with us on Earth, but also understand the importance of protecting the rich biodiversity that surrounds us.Filled with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

Celebrate the festive season with Pok幦on. Packed with cool facts and awesome activities--it's the perfect present for the ho-ho-holidays! Discover the Pok幦on who love a sparkly surprise, can rustle up a feast, or will make you shiver with their icy skills. Have fun spotting Squirtle in a snowball fight, or Pikachu in a cute woolly hat. Plus, you can test your Pok幦on skills with cool quizzes, puzzles, and games. Pok幦on Happy Holidays has everything you need to make the winter season even more merry!

Uncover the secrets of catching Pok幦on, in this Level 2 Super Reader!Ready, set, catch! Discover top Trainer tips on how to find and catch Pok幦on. Learn about perfect partners, such as Captain Pikachu and Friede. Identify Pok幦on with Liko and Roy. Plus, meet the Pok幦on Professors and Trainers who will help you be the very best!Packed with colorful Pok幦on imagery, clear and simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz, this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader will help young readers build their reading abilities and confidence as they learn about finding and caring for Pok幦on.

Meet a cute collection of kind and caring Pok幦on! Did you know that a Togepi will share good luck when treated kindly? Or that a dessert decorated by an Alcremie will bring happiness to all that eat it? Learn all about these sweet Pok幦on, their surprising skills, and more in this level 1 Super Reader. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. Colorful Pok幦on images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers to build their reading ability, as they read about the friendly Pok幦on.

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.

Enjoy watching a flower grow in the meadow, and find exciting pop-up plants and animals hiding under flaps in this delightful book for little ones. Watch a tiny seed land in the ground and grow into a beautiful flower. Then, watch as the bright yellow petals turn into a fluffy dandelion clock whose seeds get blown away in the breeze ready to be planted again. Look under leaves and peer between petals to discover the plants and creatures hiding there. Babies and toddlers will love lifting big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises popping up from the pages: worms wriggling under the ground, leaves growing from seeds, bright yellow dandelions bursting into flower, butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, and a dandelion clock blowing away in the breeze. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautifully illustrated pop-up scenes will surprise and excite curious preschoolers. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Flower will app

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

DK’s best-selling richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of science. Learn the ins and outs of science as you’ve never seen it 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.This impressively detailed encyclopedia uses awesome illustrations to show biology, chemistry, and physics in the world around us. This all-encompassing science 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 of physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as space exploration, the latest technology, wonderful wildlife, and our amazing bodies. Children can explore science in a new and exciting way. Learn about groundbreaking topics like looking inside a cell,

Learn all about a firefighter’s day. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a firefighter, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader – carefully levelled to help children progress.A Day in the Life of a Firefighter is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of a firefighter’s important work.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 the unique and important job of a firefighter.

Set off on an exciting journey to meet the Pokémon of Paldea, in this Level 1 Super Reader!Discover their friendships, special skills, and the awesome mysteries they hope to uncover.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. Colorful Pokémon images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers build their reading ability, as they uncover the exciting secrets of Paldea.

Discover the secrets of Pokémon battles, in this Level 2 Super Reader!Learn how to catch, train, and get the best out of your Pokémon team. Captain Pikachu and his friends will show you how!The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. Colorful Pokémon images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers build their reading ability as they uncover the exciting secrets of Pokémon.

Start your reading adventure with Team Spidey in this fun-filled Pre-Level reader for 3-5 year olds, carefully levelled to help children progress in reading comprehension.Meet the members of Team Spidey and some of their amazing friends, including Iron Man, Ms. Marvel and Black Panther. With engaging, simple text, little ones can enter the world of reading whilst learning about bravery and teamwork with all of their favourite characters from the hit TV series!Packed with amazing imagery, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz, this pre-level DK Reader will help 3-5 year old Spidey and His Amazing Friends fans gain confidence at the beginning of their reading journey.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while preparing children to learn to read.Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leve

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,

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

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

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.