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Explore the laws and theories of physics in this accessible introduction to the forces that shape our Universe, our planet, and our everyday lives. Using a bold, graphic-led approach The Physics Boo

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This exciting introduction to rugby helps kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. The book looks at the history of the game, and touches

Travel through the ages, year by year, in this visual history for children told on a timeline that stretches from prehistoric times to the modern day.In this updated volume, the timeline reaches 2018,

Key maths vocabulary and concepts for young children are simply explained in this friendly and informative reference book. Clear, accessible pictures and diagrams support this first introduction to nu

Get children excited about science with this essential, encylopedic introduction to physics, chemistry, and biology. What makes a firework bang? How do plants use sunlight to make food? What is the my

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The perfect introduction to the world of trains for preschoolers, complete with 8 enticing pop-up flaps and 1 incredible sound button. Learn more about steam trains, underground trains and double-deck

A beautiful eleven-book collection celebrating the wonderful world of Disney Princess movies. DK's Disney Princess: The Enchanted Library is a perfect introduction to the inspiring Disney princesses,

Shows you the best that Barcelona has to offer. This title is packed with illustrations and coverage of all the major areas and sights from museums to parks and markets. It provides area-by-area infor

Disney Zootropolis: The Essential Guide is the perfect introduction to the brand new Disney movie Zootropolis, packed with action and comedy! The modern animal metropolis of Zootropolis is a city like

Covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this book offers a clear and simple visual introduction to the weirdest, smallest and scariest dinosaurs of all time. It is suitable for childre

Boost your reading skills as you learn about the cute, kind, and remarkable Grogu in this LEGO® Star Wars™: The Mandalorian Level 2 reader, carefully levelled to help children learn to read.Join Grogu on an exciting journey through the galaxy. Meet brave allies such as the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, who are battling to save Grogu from fearsome foes like Moff Gideon. Discover the awesome vehicles that carry Grogu across the stars, from the Razor Crest to the N-1 starfighter. Relive exciting moments from The Mandalorian as you learn about Grogu’s action-packed life.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using the Lexile reading scheme so that children are set up to succeed. Colourful LEGO Star Wars images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers build their reading ability and confidence.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practise reading by:*Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.*Building knowledge while progressing Year 3 and 4 read

If the age of planet Earth was scaled to 24 hours, humans would only have come into existence in the last 38 seconds.Discover the incredible lost worlds that came before us in this ultimate visual history of the world for kids 8-12. From the rise and fall of dinosaurs to mega-penguins and a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, this natural history book reveals the weird and wonderful sights of our planet’s vast history.Written by expert geologist and palaeontologist Dr Anthea Lacchia, this is the perfect earth science for kids guide. It combines awe-inspiring illustrations by Sam Falconer with maps of ever-moving continents and photos of real-world phenomena to tell the story of Earth like never before.Inside this fascinating look at our planet’s history, you’ll find:*A Brief History of Earth: A unique 24-hour clock timeline marks the stages of Earth's evolution.*Amazing Scenes: Detailed artwork brings prehistoric Earth to life, from the asteroid that hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsul

Take a step – if you dare – into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries – from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.In this petrifying book, you will find:*A complete global history of the subject – from ancient visions of the Underworld and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and “creepypasta” tales*More than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text*Profiles of infamous supernatural creatures – from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the Golem*Profiles of the scariest books and films of all time – from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien…in a stunning, giftable package with a specially com

Follow our ever-changing skies and uncover the secrets of weather with this picture-packed meteorology book for kids.DK's best-sellingEyewonderseries is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers ages 5-7.Get ready to chase the wind, ride the waves, and dodge lightning as you dive into this book about weather for children. Study the fascinating forces that shape weather and find out how clouds form, what makes thunderstorms rumble, and why the weather changes every season.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the changing weather. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature with fascinating weather stories, where knowledge meets real-world application.In this newly revised weather book for kids, you'll find:Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for science.Eye-catching photographs that grab

The official and definitive guide to the dynamic and engrossing characters of the DC multiverse – now updated with more than 1,000 entries.Written by DC experts, the fifth and latest edition of the comprehensive DC Encyclopedia includes more than 1,000 Super Heroes and Super-Villains, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Joker, and Harley Quinn.The most captivating and complete DC Encyclopedia to date:*The fifth edition of the highly celebrated DC Encyclopedia contains over 1,000 entries for DC’s eclectic cast of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, as well as features for major events from the comics.*Exclusive cover artwork created by renowned Dark Crisis and Wonder Woman artist Daniel Sampere, as well as fresh new character artworks on expanded entries.*The ultimate gift for DC and Super Hero fans looking for an official and up-to-date reference book for this influential franchise.This fresh and exciting update makes new additions to the DC Encyclopedia, introducing new

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

Meet more than 100 characters from My Hero Academia in this official companion to the hit anime TV series.How tall is Izuku Midoriya? Who is Katsuki Bakugo’s old rival? What kind of personality does Ochaco Uraraka have?Find out the answers to these questions and more, including essential facts and stats about characters from their Quirks, hero names, personalities, birthdates, friendships, rivalries, abilities, and much more.The official My Hero Academia encyclopedia with 100+ detailed character entries:*Meet more than 100 characters from the anime – each character's page features their Quirks, unique outfit details, fun facts, quotes and dynamic stills of key storyline moments*Officially licensed by Crunchyroll*The perfect gift for fans of My Hero Academia, superheroes, shonen manga and animePacked with lesser-known details about students, teachers, Pro Heroes, and villains, and brimming with detailed annotations of character illustrations, every fan will learn something new about the

Meet the stars of Dragons Rising in this Level 1 Super Reader!Meet: Arin and Sora and their dragon friend Riyu. Mentored by Ninjago legends Kai and Lloyd, they work together to protect the Merged Realms from villains who want to conquer them.Step into this exciting world in this Level 1 DK Reader. Action-packed images, clear and simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young LEGO Ninjago fans and help them build confidence in reading.

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

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

Explore and understand the key ideas and movements in anthropology—the study of human societies and cultures and how they work.What does it mean to be human? Why do we have rituals? How do family structures differ around the world, and why? The Anthropology Book answers questions like these and many, many more. Applying the Big Ideas series’ combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The Anthropology Book introduces key concepts from different branches of the subject, such as cultural anthropology, ethnography, and biological anthropology, and explains how they have developed over the past century. The book explores the origins of human life and cultures, and how societies develop traditions, laws, and languages. Profiling renowned anthropologists, such as Claude Levi-Strauss and Margaret Mead, and covering topics as diverse as biology, medicine, war, sexuality, family roles, and kinship, The Anthropology Book is a fascinating, accessible introduction to the core

Delight your little one with five pop-up surprises featuring Toy Story characters in this delightful board book!It?s playtime with the Toy Story pals! Join Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and their friends in this pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love Toy Story and Disney and Pixar movies. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork and bravery. This interactive pop-up book for 0-3 year olds includes:Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills.Lift the 5 flaps throughout the book to find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills. Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development. Rounded edges and chunky board book pages rigorously tested (and chewed) by toddlers.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Disney and Pixar Toy Story will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and t

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.

Go on an amazing journey with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn all about the wonders of our extraordinary planet Earth.Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first earth encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids aged 5-7 who love to learn about our planet.Travel around the world to explore the continents, learn about different habitats and life forms, unlock the secrets of planet Earth deep below the surface and find out what makes this planet so special in this colourful first reference book about our world.For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this children's encyclopedia features:The latest title in the successful Eric Carle Encyclopedias series, with over 155,000 copies sold worldwide.More than 250 illustrations in the iconic style of Eric Carle's classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.Key curriculum subjects introduced to children aged 5-7.Each chapter focuses on a different theme, with a new topic every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of

Elmo wants to share a special message with his friends. Help him find them one by one, including your little one’s favourite characters: Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch.Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages while they enhance their social-emotional learning and explore themes of friendship and unconditional love.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo as they reveal Elmo and his friends.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Elmo Loves You will appeal to both parents and children, and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.© 2024 Sesame Workshop.

Is Superman the World's Greatest Hero? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the Fastest Man Alive? Who are Batman's greatest foes? The answers to this and much more can be found in the DC Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by a DC expert, this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia features more than 230 incredible DC characters, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, Aquaman, and so many more. The epic, DC universe-changing Rebirth event was followed by the momentous Dawn of DC, which affected many characters and their stories. This comprehensive guide explores these changes alongside stunning new comic images, vital statistics, and key details of each character's powers, from super-strength to sorcery. The DC Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition is guaranteed to enthrall young comics fans for hours on end. All DC characters and elements (c) & (TM) DC. (s24)

Elmo wants to share a special message with his friends. Help him find them one by one, including your little one's favorite characters: Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages while they enhance their social-emotional learning and explore themes of friendship and unconditional love. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo as they reveal Elmo and his friends. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Elmo Loves You will appeal to both parents and children, and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again. (c) 2024 Sesame Workshop.

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

"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

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

Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.This book is the perfect introduction to the subject. It explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in its historical, cultural, and stylistic context.The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products,information systems and environments, exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives,from the aesthetic movement to mid-century modern and contemporary parametricism.In this book, you will find:The evolution of design from ancient times, through early manufacturing to the cutting-edge concepts of the 21st-century.Profiles of the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground-breaking development.Fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and describing its philosophy and visual style.Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of clear expla

Understanding AI has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the world of AI for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed the way we live, and how it might evolve in the future. Explaining each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the key building-blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications - both currentand predicted - and explores the numerous ethical debates around AI, and its increasing influence on culture and society. Whether you are studying science or AI-related subjects at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of this increasingly important subject, this ess

The clearest, simplest guide to nutrition ever published Understanding nutrition has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a range of topics - from the anatomy of the digestive system to the variety and function of macronutrients and micronutrients - each entry provides a succinct and engaging explanation of a key aspect of nutrition in simple terms. Organized thematically, and enriched with eye-catching infographics, the book draws on the latest research in the field to explain the most important concepts and facts more clearly than ever before, providing a reliable and up-to-date point of entry into the subject. Whether you are studying nutrition at school or college, want to better understand how diets work, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basi

When's the best time to visit London? When are the Scottish islands at their most beautiful? When do the crowds leave Snowdonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more. With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of Great Britain and Ireland's favourite places - from the highlands of Scotland to the wild coast of Wales, the ancient heart of England to the rugged isle of Ireland. Inside, you'll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to hike through beautiful landscapes, immerse yourself in arts festivals or witness spectacular spring blooms.We've included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, too. Extensively revised and completely redesigned, this new edition features beautiful photography, helpful practical tips and alternative times to visit, in case you can't make it that month. So, whether you're loo

Discover fascinating facts about communication in all its forms, from around the world and over timeEngaging factual writing introduces young readers to the most interesting aspects of languages, how they evolve and change over time.Humans’ use of language is one of our distinguishing features. Language allows us to communicate what we think, what we want, what we feel, and what we have learned. Some 100,000 years ago, humans began speaking. Since then, we have developed nearly 7000 languages. Languages are living things; they evolve and change over time. They even travel! People carry their language with them and spread it. Large language families even have their own family trees, such as Spanish, French, English. Different languages can be mixed and combined to create new languages with similar words, pronunciation, and grammar rules. Languages can even become extinct if they are not shared and learned by each new generation. Spoken languages are not the only way we communicate. Sign