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Introducing the brand new Insight Phrasebooks for 2016 with a free audio app download! Compact and lightweight, these pocket-sized phrasebooks are packed with all the words and phrases users need to f

Packed with fun facts for kids, this book helps your child in discovering the dangers baby sharks can face, match sharks with the correct fins, or use their imagination to create their own exciting ha

Brimming with facts for kids about thunder, lightening, wind and rain, this book is suitable for those budding scientists who want to know everything about weather.

Growl! Howl! Animals allows kids to find out about jungle wildlife in a lively, unique way. Learning becomes noisy fun as animals hide under 16 tactile flaps, 5 of which set off amazing light-activate

Features modern recipes, with ancient grains. This title intends to satisfy your appetite for tasty, versatile and healthy grains, with over 150 fresh and exciting recipes, many of which are gluten-fr

Covering every aspect of science, this book brings all the essentials of science from elements and energy to gravity and the Periodic Table to life with astonishing pictures for kids. Packed with fun

Presents an introduction to bonsai trees, with illustrated step-by-step projects to make bonsai for beginners simple and achievable. With an A-Z directory of bonsai tree care, this book helps you lear

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

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

Offers a guide to business, management and commerce. This book includes simple explanations and stylish infographics that open up the business world to even the complete novice. It covers inspirationa

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle – or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible?Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the subject. Untangling knotty theories and shedding light on abstract concepts, entries unpack each complex idea with a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes.Discover the most important theories of history’s greatest scientists, why Copernicus’s ideas were so contentious, how Einstein developed the concept general and special relativity, and the reasoning behind Crick and Watson’s proposed structure for DNA, and much more besides.Fully revised and updated with eight brand-new pages of content, The Science Book is a truly accessible and comprehensive route into a fascinating subject. Packed with scientific quotations, profiles of key figures and discov

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.

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics 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 Politics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics 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 Politics, with: - More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought- 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 understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas th

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. (c) 2024 Mojang AB.

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

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

A bumper book for little learners bursting with myths and legends from all around the globeThis exciting introduction to myths and legends is brimming with magical stories from the very furthest corners of the world.From the long lost city of Atlantis to the mischievous eight-legged god Anansi, get ready for a world of adventure and magic. Read about heroes and vicious beasts from Japanese Susano-o to the Lumaluma from Australia. Plunge into dark waters to find the long lost city of Atlantis, then take to the skies to meet Chinese dragons and the powerful Thunderbird from Native America.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book contains retellings of favourite myths as well as less well known ones. Dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic, to discover myths and legends from a huge range of different cultures, and learn about stories that have shaped civilisations.Learning about myths and legends provides valuable insight for children into other cultures, encouraging them

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work with this all-in-one encyclopedia. Make technology fun, fascinating, and accessible with this inspiring guide for children aged 9+ that explains the machinery of everyday life. Each page of this detailed encyclopedia will guide kids through the technology that surrounds them.Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? Children can lift the lid on the technology they use all the time but take for granted. It also takes them to places they'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a Moon rocket. This technology encyclopedia for kids offers:- Key insights into the science that makes machinery work, explained in an accessible way for 9-12 year olds.- Zoom-ins, pull-outs, cutaways, and sequences that reveal hidden features and exp

This exciting introduction to the world is brimming with facts about our planet and the incredible people and animals who live on it. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, get ready to explore the continents. Learn about legends and folklore, world history, and how people live around the globe.Read about creatures from the land, sea, and skies, and delve into the world of the prehistoric dinosaurs. Find out about the impressive planets far away and the amazing features on Earth, from fiery volcanoes to dry deserts. Discover who's who in the animal kingdom.Learn about amazing art and marvellous music. Then say "hello" in lots of languages!Packed with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge

Discover where events in the Old and New Testaments took place and see how people lived in Biblical times in this illustrated guide.Take a trip around the Holy Land with this collection of beautifully drawn maps, which show where events from the Bible took place.Introducing The Bible Atlas – a beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children aged 9-12. In illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul travelled while spreading the message of Christianity.Dive straight into this pictorial Bible guide for kids, offering:- An illustrated guide to key events of the Old and New Testaments for children.- A variety of maps showing in detail where events from the Bible took place.- An original and retro-feel illustration style combined with modern fonts, which creates a different approach compared to photographic or CGI-based books.As well as

Snuggle up and share this sweet Valentine-themed book about a lonely otter with a heavy heart, who learns about friendship, courage, and the true meaning of love! From the bestselling series that includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer, and The Sleepy Bunny, comes a new heartfelt adventure for Valentines Day. Dive into the water and meet a lonely otter, who learns a lesson in love: loving himself and finding his place with others. Nobody knows what it means to be alone more than Otto, the lonely otter. Otto is very shy, so some things are just harder for him to do... like making friends. Otto wishes more than anything to have some friends and feel like he belongs. When Otto spots another otter, all on her own, he thinks he's finally found someone just like him. But can he pluck up the courage to swim across and meet this kindred spirit? This lovely, heart-warming story is about being brave and daring to step out of the shadows. It will show little ones the magic of friendship,

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

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5-9 who are studying English as a foreign language. This ultimate grammar guide features attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations that present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference guide will help children aged 5-9 to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences.Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into bite-size chunks that are easy to understand and digest. Each grammar rule is accompanied by a simple explanation that can be used by the teacher or parent. This grammar book for children offers: - Material that's ideal for children who have recently begun to study English, covering essential grammar including present, past, and future tenses, nega

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. This fully updated third edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia will continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on a huge range of topics.Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in complex subjects, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualised in incredible detail, inside and out, providing a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect of human knowledge. This all-encompassing encyclopedia for kids offers: - A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illu

Step into the action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO™ and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Ninja!Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the NINJA? Join Lloyd and the Ninja on an amazing journey of discovery. Learn the truth about the Ninja's incredible powers. Uncover secrets about mysterious locations. Revisit ancient history and fierce battles. Get up close with great vehicles, mighty mechs, fantastic dragons and much more in this must-have guide to the NINJAGO world.Comes with an exclusive Lloyd LEGO minifigure, making it the perfect gift for LEGO NINJAGO fans.

Explore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms. Why are flowers colourful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light into food? This ultimate nature book for children will fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on the plant world. Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in the complexities nature, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images.Knowledge Encyclopedia: Plants and Fungi! teaches kids all about plants and fungi by showing how they work with beautiful illustrations. Peer inside a leaf, watch a seed sprout, follow a root underground, and see how a flower becomes a fruit. This all-encompassing nature encyclopedia for kids offers:- A whole collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast

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