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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the world's fastest animals with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Fast Animals will introduce kids to a parade of speedy animals--from the sprinting cheetah to a shrimp making a speedy catch of its dinner--and 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 key Grades Pre-K and K reading sk

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn about ocean wonders, from sharks to seamounts.Take a tour of the blue planet and discover everything you need to know about ocean geography and the animals that live beneath the waves.Topics range from individual sea creatures and their habitats, to how tides work and the ways in which we can look after the oceans. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations in Eric Carle's unique style, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about marine mammals, deep sea fish, ocean zones, currents, islands, exploration, pollution, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to oceans.For lovers ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillarand all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have oceans encyclopedia.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.

Imagine learning to leap, roar, swim, or fly for the first time.Born to Be Wild explores the vast complexities of growing up in the animal kingdom, where everything feels like new. This book goes where no other has to delve into the countless ways baby animals survive in the wild. Alongside gorgeous photographs of baby bears, lions and tigers, marsupials, birds, and marine mammals, it charts the stages from dependency to independence, and looks at why some animals cling to their mothers for many months, while others must learn to run almost as soon as they are born.Informative step-by-step features focus on particular stages of learning, such as how a lion cub learns to hunt. This book focuses on key themes in a young animal’s life: birth and the very first days of life, learning to hunt and feed, senses and communication, habitat and adaptation, and playtime. Full of beautiful pictures and fascinating science, Born to Be Wild reveals the mysteries of how young creatures survive in an

本書收錄五冊由 DK 精心打造的 DK Super Readers Pre-Level 系列，以生活中常見與孩子好奇的動物為主題，從農場、海洋到花園小生物，以清楚的照片與簡潔文字，引導 3 至 5 歲幼兒踏入非小說閱讀的世界。每冊皆依據 Lexile 分級編寫，讓孩子能在恰當的難度中累積語彙，建立自信，也為日後進階閱讀奠定基礎。隨著 Farm Animals、Fast Animals、Pets、Ocean Animals 與 Garden Friends 的內容展開，小讀者能在趣味事實中認識動物習性、生活環境與日常觀察方法。作為第一次接觸科普書的入門選擇，本書兼具知識性與可讀性，適合親子共讀，也能陪伴孩子逐步練習自主閱讀。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of their favorite animals--from cute farm animals to fascinating sea creatures--with this box set of high-quality and fun-filled nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on different animals and their habitats. The following titles are included to enable children to learn fun facts about and develop subject vocabulary on the lives of many different animals: DK Super Readers Pre-Level Farm AnimalsDK Super Readers Pre-Level Fast AnimalsDK Super Readers Pre-Level PetsDK Super Readers Pre-Level Ocean AnimalsDK Super R

A fun pop-up and flaps board book to introduce curious little ones to favorite forest animalsSearch through the forest and find the enchanting animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Look up in the trees, down to the forest floor, and behind the leafy shrubs and bushes, and discover the animals hiding in the forest. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises popping up from the pages: a noisy woodpecker tapping on an oak tree; an adorable fawn staying safe in the undergrowth; a pillbug, earthworm, stag beetle, and spider beneath the leaves on the forest floor; three fox cubs snuggling in their underground den; and a beady-eyed owl resting in a pine tree. Simple information about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it an engaging and easy introduction to the topic of forest animals and their homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautif

Search through the Amazon Rainforest and find incredible animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a hungry anteater searching the forest floor for a snack, a spotted jaguar lounging on a tree branch over a busy river, a slithery snake winding its way through the leafy trees, a beautiful hummingbird sipping nectar from a pretty flower, and a playful monkey climbing to the treetops. Simple facts about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it a fun and easy introduction to the topic of rainforest homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautiful pop-up scenes will surprise and delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy

Let your little one lift-the-flap and learn all about colours with this playful early learning board book toddlers will love Help your toddler learn all about colours with their favourite animals in A

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a fresh approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colorful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of terrific topics, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. This children's encyclopedia about the world offers: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner. - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil.- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readi

A fun pop-up and flaps board book that introduces curious preschoolers to the lifecycle of a dandelionEnjoy 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

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

Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about volcanoes from where they start to what happens when they erupt, famous eruptions, how we can learn about them and even make a model of one - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano.

This book is full of stories highlighting how philosophy over the ages has impacted the way we think and behave today. Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how philosophers have puzzled over the meaning of life, the human experience, and existence itself. Why is philosophy important? What's so great about it? Take a leap into the world of philosophy and have all your questions answered while discovering the unexpectedly interesting history of philosophy and its many schools of thought. Philosophical ideas affect our day-to-day lives in ways that you might not expect. But understanding these ideas can be daunting--even for adults! If you want to learn how to improve your thinking, make Aristotelian friends, visit Plato in his famous cave, or discuss women's rights with Mary Wollstonecraft, What's the Point of Philosophy? is the place to start. By telling interesting stories to unpack complex theories, What's the Point of Philosophy? allows you to connect with philosophers of the p

How scientists changed the world, one breakthrough at a time. From the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to lunar landings and atoms, this book tells the extraordinary story of science and how it changed our world--one breakthrough at a time. Find out how history's most ingenious and daring scientists solved mysteries that had puzzled the ancient world for millennia, triggering an age of discovery that gave us telescopes, flying machines, steam engines, antibiotics, electricity, radio, space travel, and computers. Discover the amazing men and women who challenged conventional thinking and put their lives at risk to learn about everything from planetary orbits and gold to germs, gunpowder and radioactivity. What's the Point of Science? explains in super-simple terms how science really works and why it brought the world out of the dark ages. It's packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring the human story

This fantastic shaped board book featuring 3-D revolving wheels is guaranteed to appeal to little tots with an enthusiasm for transport and moving objects.Busy Tractor shows you how the trailer collec

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

Learn all about the fascinating world of insects--from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more. Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects-- their different types, body structures, and behaviors. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for more than 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honeybee. Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem. My Book of Bugs is a wonderful introduction to insects and their many incredible feature

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

Kids will be able to say, "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills."Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet. My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition).In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child’s big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth. Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practice and learn.The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page. Perfe

Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet.My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition). In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child's big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth.Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practise and learn. The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page.Perfec

Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Active Learning: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning. -

Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.Science bo

Delve beneath the surface of the Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What’s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What’s so important about rocks and soil? All these questions and more are answered in The Earth Atlas – a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on a trip around Earth’s features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and literally shaping the world with every tectonic movement.Richard Bonson’s hand-drawn illustrations allow you to see parts of the planet that can’t be shown in photographs, with diagrams clearly annotated to help explain what’s going on.

About Queen ElizabethAn official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world.In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy.There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce's home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn't even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishin

About MigrationsDiscover how the migration of peoples has shaped the modern world.This beautifully-illustrated book details the movement of people and cultures around the world - from the early migrations of Homo erectus out of Africa 50,000 years ago to modern refugee movements and migrations.Through striking photographs, evocative illustrations, and intimate first hand accounts, Migrations explores famous (and infamous) movements in history, from the Middle Passage and Trail of Tears to the California Gold Rush and the Windrush generation.While many traditional world histories focus on (mainly European) "exploration" and "discovery", Migrations explores the story of each continent and focuses on cultures rather than conquest. Migrations highlights the human story and the positives: what has survived, not just what was destroyed.With a foreword by award-winning historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker, David Olusoga OBE, Migrations is a history book with a fresh perspective, focusing on

A fun fact book that answers more than 50 burning questions for young Marvel fans!Discover everything you've always wanted to know about your favorite Super Heroes!How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket? Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through―and much more.Whether they are obsessed with Marvel comic books or they've only heard about Super Heroes in the playground, young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes.

Kids will love learning all about the animal kingdom with this spectacular sticker encyclopedia, packed with fascinating facts and more than 600 stickers! By choosing the sticker that fits in each spa

Learn all the super-important skills you need to keep healthy with this new series of books all about early life skills.No matter what grown-ups tell you, being little is hard work; there’s so much to

A beautiful book of extinct and endangered creatures with information on when, why, how and what we can do about it.This beautifully illustrated book will shine a spotlight on animals throughout history and in the present―animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we’d lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world. Animals Lost and Found gives information about extinction events and the different possible causes of extinction (natural as well as human-made), and discusses how it may relate to the world today in an easily understood way. The book also includes information on all the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species (both flora and fauna), species that have been saved from extinction, incredible stories of uncovering species long thought to have been extinct, positive stories of reintroduction, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do.

See how young animals grow and change in the first weeks and months of their lives with this series of animal books for young nature lovers. Everyone loves little animals and this book is a must for fans of cute pets. This elegant book follows baby animals in beautiful, crisp photography through their early lives--from helpless newborns to confident, curious creatures on the cusp of adulthood. Meet a playful puppy, a curious kitten, and a delightful baby rabbit and watch how they grow. A series of photographs shows each animal at different stages in its early life. See a bunny before it grows fur, kittens learn to hunt, and a puppy play with toys. These books are a delight to read aloud to preschool children or for young readers to pick up themselves. A must for all young fans of animals.