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Come on a fun-filled adventure with Bluey and Bingo in this LEGO' DUPLO' Bluey' picture book ' featuring a LEGO DUPLO Bluey figure to play with and poster!Mum and Dad struggle to build a flat-pack swing seat, while Bluey and Bingo transform the empty packaging into their own brand-new mini world. Read this heartwarming Bluey story ' then keep the fun going as you build and play with the LEGO DUPLO Bluey figure included.'Build Mode!' tips throughout inspire you to build and play together with your Bluey figure and your own LEGO DUPLO brick collection.Features a fold-out poster and a garden playscene on the packaging to extend the fun and play even further!

Boost your reading skills as you uncover Ninja battle secrets in this fun-filled Level 2 reader, carefully levelled to help children learn to read.Meet the Ninja’s allies and enemies. Discover the vehicles, mechs, and weapons that help the brave Ninja beat their most fearsome foes. Learn about their winning moves, Spinjitzu skills, and awesome dragon power. Villains beware—the Ninja are ready for battle!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using the Lexile reading scheme so that children are set up to succeed. Colourful LEGO NINJAGO 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 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including a variety of LEGO titles.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Eac

How do we map the ocean floor? Why do earthquakes strike some places more than others? In what ways does a city’s layout reflect its politics?Part of DK’s indispensable Big Ideas series, The Geography Book answers these questions and many more.The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped Earth’s geology, climate, and ecosystems, and the numerous ways in which they have shaped our lives, and we have shaped them in return – for better or worse. Combining easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes, it covers everything from geological mapping and the water cycle to climate change and population demographics.This fascinating book includes:*More than 90 of the most important ideas, theories, and milestones in the field of geography – covering physical geography, human geography, environmental geography, and practical geography*Simple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-st

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

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.

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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

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本書為 DK Super Readers Level 1 系列的動物主題套書，共收錄五冊，帶領孩子從珊瑚礁到叢林、從冰原到夜行世界，循序認識不同棲地的生物樣貌。內容以真實照片搭配易讀句型呈現，協助 6 至 8 歲讀者在科普資訊中練習理解力與詞彙應用。全套依 Lexile 分級設計，讓孩子能在適合的閱讀階段中穩健前進。套書包含 Ponies and Horses、Explore the Coral Reef、Jungle Animals、Frozen Worlds、Nighttime Animals。孩子能透過多元環境的視角認識動物行為、生活方式與自然變化。作為進入非小說閱讀的重要起點，本書兼具知識性與視覺吸引力，適合家長陪讀或課堂延伸。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of their favorite animals--from the sea creatures on a coral reef to animals that call jungles their home--with this box set of five high-quality and fun-filled nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on animals in different environments. The following titles are included to enable children to learn about different animals: DK Super Readers Level 1 Ponies and HorsesDK Super Readers Level 1 Explore the Coral ReefDK Super Readers Level 1 Jungle AnimalsDK Super Readers Level 1 Frozen WorldsDK Super Readers Le

本書為 DK Super Readers Level 3 套書，共五冊，以自然世界為主軸，帶領孩子理解極端天氣、地貌形成與地球面臨的環境挑戰。從 Eruption! 的火山能量，到 Twisters! 的氣象現象，再到 Cool Caves 的地下奇景、Save the Climate 的環境保護議題，以及 Dinosaurs Discovered 的化石故事，內容扎實而富啟發性。全系列依 Lexile 分級，適合 8 至 10 歲、正邁向獨立閱讀的孩子。文字量與知識密度較 Level 1、2 更進一步，但仍維持易讀版面，讓讀者能在理解之餘，持續累積自然科學的語彙與概念。是銜接中高年級科普閱讀的佳選。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the world around them--from extreme weather to fascinating natural features of our world--with this box set of five engaging and high-quality nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on the natural world. The following titles are included to enable children to develop subject knowledge and vocabulary on the world around them: DK Super Readers Level 3 Eruption!DK Super Readers Level 3 Twisters!DK Super Readers Level 3 Cool CavesDK Super Readers Level 3 Save the ClimateDK Super Readers Level 3 Dinosaurs DiscoveredThese titles are a moti

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

本書收錄五冊 DK Super Readers Level 2 動物主題讀物，帶領孩子從動作敏捷的犬類到行動緩慢的樹獺，並走訪世界各地不同棲地，認識動物的生活方式與特徵。全套以 Lexile 分級調整閱讀難度，適合 7 至 9 歲、開始嘗試自主閱讀的孩子，在穩定的節奏中累積詞彙與知識。本書包含 Amazing Dogs、Sloths、Quokkas、The Great Panda Tale 與 Snakes Slither and Hiss。每冊皆以清楚的照片與精簡段落呈現資訊，引導讀者在輕鬆理解的同時，擴充關於動物行為、棲息環境與自然多樣性的概念。整體編排兼具趣味與學習性，是銜接初階科普閱讀的良好選擇。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of their favorite animals--from slow-moving sloths to slithering snakes--with this box set of five 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 about animals from around the world: DK Super Readers Level 2 Amazing DogsDK Super Readers Level 2 SlothsDK Super Readers Level 2 QuokkasDK Super Readers Level 2 The Great Panda TaleDK Super Readers Level 2 Snakes Slither and HissThese titles are a motivati

本書為 DK Super Readers Level 4 套書，以五大歷史主題構成，協助讀者深入了解人類文明的重要里程碑。內容帶領孩子從 Dinosaur Detectives 探索化石發現，到 Secrets of the Mummies 的古埃及世界，再進入 Greek Myths 的傳說故事、Knights and Castles 的中古歐洲生活，以及 First Flight 的航空起源。對 9 至 11 歲的讀者而言，本書能在強化閱讀能力的同時拓展歷史視野。全套以 Lexile 分級呈現，語句與資訊量較前幾級更為完整，適合準備接受更多挑戰的孩子。圖文編排兼具可讀性與參考性，使其成為進階科普與歷史閱讀的穩定橋梁。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about key moments in history--from the first flight to the discoveries of fossils--with this box set of engaging and high-quality nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises the following five beautifully designed titles in order to enable children to develop subject knowledge and vocabulary on the history of the world around them: DK Super Readers Level 4 Dinosaur DetectivesDK Super Readers Level 4 Secrets of the MummiesDK Super Readers Level 4 Greek MythsDK Super Readers Level 4 Knights and CastlesDK Super Readers Level 4 First FlightThese titles are a motivating introductio

Learn everything there is to know about dinosaurs through hundreds of fun facts about the prehistoric worldA children's book that takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world. Learn facts about fossils, see Brachiosaurus bones up-close, and discover dozens of other incredible dinosaurs.The latest revamped title in the popular My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series, this visually stunning dinosaur book is something that every young fossil hunter and dinosaur enthusiast will want to own. Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this dinosaur encyclopedia will tap into every child's natural curiosity and answer all their biggest questions about this amazing lost world.Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this exciting kid's encyclopedia includes everything from an in-depth exploration of the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods and how fossils are made, to detailed profiles of popula

Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organized ants - in this illustrated guide.Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerized by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviors - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects - often seen as pests by humans - perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on insects, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts

Illustrated guide to where and how the first great civilizations lived, shown on maps. From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history to see where and how ancient peoples lived. What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? All these questions and more are answered in The Ancient Worlds Atlas - a lavishly illustrated guide to past civilizations. From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization. Russell Barnett's hand-drawn illustrations literally put the past on map, showing where and why the world's great cities grew and how archaeological evidence h

Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience.But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history?And what makes certain flowers special?The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 85 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world.This fascinating book on flowers can help you to:-Unlock the meaning of flowers throughout history - from early peoples to the 19th-century.- Discover the Victorian language of flowers popular in the US, UK, and Europe.- Gain an insight into folklore and mythology in relation to different flowers.- Uncover what flowers mean in vario

More than 150 spectacular illustrated timelines show how science changed the world one discovery at a time.Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing voyage through time to witness every great breakthrough in the history of science. Each topic is beautifully realized as an illustrated, two-page timeline showcasing the discoveries, disasters, and eureka moments that gave rise to every modern science from astronomy to zoology. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth of modern chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the lucky discovery of antibiotics, X-rays, electricity, pulsars, and even the big bang. Timelines of Science is not just about science – it’s also a book about human endeavor. The stories of discovery are told through the lives of extraordinary people who often dared to challenge conventional wisdom in their trailblazing pursuit

DK’s best-selling, richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores planet Earth inside and out. Discover our planet―its place in space, its volcanoes, wild landscapes, deserts and oceans, hurricanes and earthquakes. What’s inside Earth, and why is it so hot under the surface? How did our planet come about, and what did it look like in the beginning? How are mountains formed and why are forests important? What happens when glaciers melt and how can we stop climate change? Explore habitats and ecosystems―inside caves, among enormous redwoods, on the savannas, or deep down under the oceans. This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its jaw-dropping visual approach to explain anything from what keeps Earth in its place to the great diversity of plants, animals, and people who live here, how it is changing and why it is unique. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Earth! covers everything you need to know about Earth in glorious technicolor detail alongside easy explanations and fun