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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

An interactive board book with hidden reindeer and winter animal surprises along with way! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, including Parker Polar Bear and Percy Penguin, making this board book a fun and easy story about winter animals. Pop-up Peekaboo! Reindeer provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of wintry fun.Journey through the snow and watch as a Rosie Reindeer finds each of her friends, wraps up warm and puts on her favourite boots. This winter pop-up book for 3-5 year olds includes:Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills. 5 flaps throughout the book to lift and 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) b

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

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

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.

Delight your little one with five pop-up surprises of Toy Story characters! It's playtime with the Toy Story pals! Join Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and their friends. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. 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 reveal characters from the Toy Story movie series, and play peekaboo! Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! DisneyPixar Toy Story will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again! (c)Disney/Pixar

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.

You won’t run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities!Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland.Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more!

You won't run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities! Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland. Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry Minecraft challenges suitable for younger players, and much more! (c) 2023 Mojang AB.

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

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 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

Enchant your little one with 5 pop-up surprises of their favorite Disney Princesses! Whether they find Ariel searching for hidden treasures deep under the sea, Moana on the lookout for a new adventure, or Rapunzel swinging down from her tower to follow her dreams, little ones will encounter a magical surprise with the turn of every page. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they'll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each Princess, and play peekaboo! Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Princess Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about mummies and what they are with this engaging nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 4: Secrets of the Mummies will introduce kids to mummies from all around the world--including facts about Egyptian, Inca, and Sicilian mummies--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 4 and 5 reading skills.Develop

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak French. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of French will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets French for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.French for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak French. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning French either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to help y

Learn vocabulary with 100 flash cards introducing animal words, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.English for Everyone Junior First Words Animals Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential animal word, and on the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge. Interactive and engaging, these animal flash cards for kids include: - 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language.- Essential words covering a range of creatures, from wild animals to farm animals, and sea an

The Galapagos islands is one of the most amazing, biologically diverse, nature-rich places on Earth. This beautifully illustrated and photographic tour of the flora, fauna, and geology of the Galapagos islands will cover everything that makes them one of the most unique places on the planet.An illustrated and photographic tour of the flora, fauna and geology of the Galapagos islands (13 major islands, 6 smaller islands, 40 islets), this is the ultimate book on these incredible islands. Featuring spreads on the formation of the islands, the animals, the plants, the unique evolutionary traits, amazing habitats, conservation, and more.

Zoom into action with this exciting collection of stickers.Take a whirlwind ride through all three Disney Pixar Cars movies. Enjoy more than 1000 stickers, fun facts about all the lovable characters, and relive the exciting story of the latest Disney and Pixar movie. Fun sticker activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun!

What are the main ingredients of cakes? Eggs, sugar, butter, and flour! Find out where they come from, then use them to bake 20 sensational cake recipes from around the world.You don’t need to travel to enjoy the variety of cakes the world has to offer. Bring classic recipes to life from the comfort of your own home. From simple sponge cake and classic New York cheesecake to the ultimate chocolate fudge cake, follow simple step by step recipes and learn how to create mouth-watering cakes for every occasion. There are healthier options too, that use fruit and vegetables to sweeten and keep cakes moist and delicious. Try the ultimate easy Carrot Cake, Apfelkuchen, made with apples. Once you’ve mastered the basics of cake-baking, you’ll be ready to show off your new skills and wow your friends and family with some showstopping variations of your own. But this isn’t just a beautiful recipe book―this book will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Find out how eggs are farmed, how

2023年最新蜘蛛人動畫電影，一起進入蜘蛛人邁爾斯的多重宇宙！書中有100張貼紙，讓孩子來動動腦，依形狀貼上正確的貼紙，來完成這本超酷的蜘蛛人貼紙圖鑑書。Go on a new epic adventure with Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy in this exciting sticker book featuring more than 100 stickers.Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen are back! Join them as they face off against a powerful villain. With more than 100 full-color stickers, this book will appeal to young Marvel fans looking for adventure.(C) 2021 MARVEL (C) 2021 SPA & CPII

The Mysteries of the UniverseFrom planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of space.Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.Engaging storybook-style descriptions of each object allow readers to delve into myths, legends, trivia, and key discoveries about the solar system and beyond. Wonder at the rocky rings around Saturn, discover the tale behind the constellation Centaurus, and gaze at the fountains gushing from Jupiter's moon Enceladus. With reference pages packed with fascinating information, you'll go away knowing something you didn't before, and you'll return time and again.An attractive gift for children who can't get enough of astronomy, The Mysteries of the Universe is perfect for kids to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.An Anthology of Aquatic LifeDive into the wondrous world of water and

The ultimate visual guide to successful management.Are you looking to take the new step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others?Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skill set, and The Essential Manager’s Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the seven key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, negotiating, and flexible working.With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this book is accessible and easy to use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to jot down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life.This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-non

Trace India’s journey through its space program, from its early skywatchers, the myths and legends, and the dreamers in a newly independent country, to the visionaries who continue to inspire generations to look towards the stars.In 1947, a newly independent India struggled to manage its new borders, limited resources, and a burgeoning population. Almost instinctively, its leaders turned towards the skies, looking up and beyond to see how they could use technology and space to help their people. This wasn’t a new endeavour, however. Skywatchers in ancient India had always looked towards the stars, mapping them, giving them names, and building myths. So, new India turned towards the stars once again - using satellites to help with agriculture, forecast weather, and build better communication. Today, India’s space program has morphed into something larger. The country looks towards the stars―not to sustain itself, but to explore, to reach the final frontier, and to take its own place amo

Make learning new vocabulary fun with these beautifully illustrated flash cards. Introducing 100 essential first words these cards are perfect for children beginning to learn English as a first or second language.English for Everyone Junior: My First Words Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an essential first word and an image on one side. On the reverse, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Five additional cards are packed with suggestions for educational games and activities. Simple to use and fun, these flash cards are made of sturdy laminated cardboard and are suitable for young hands to play with again and again.

Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world―and how plants work―with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, Botany invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK’s elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use color and scent to interact with―and manipulate―the creatures around them, Botany is a fresh and engaging introduction to the mysterious inner workings of the plant world.

A brilliant quiz book for clever kids – put your knowledge about planet Earth to the test and dazzle your family and friends with your brainpower!Can you find the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Yellow Sea on a map? Do you know what makes the Gobi Desert different from the Sahara? No? Then this is the book for you!Earth Knowledge Genius! is packed with more than 60 topics, including the highest mountains, largest deserts, most extreme weather, breathtaking natural wonders, and much more! As you hop from one continent to the next, you will not only learn more about our fascinating world, but will also have fun in this brilliantly entertaining quiz book for kids and the whole family. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures – but do you know what they show? To help you, “Test Yourself” boxes list what you’re looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it,

榮獲《紐約時報》年度最佳童書、義大利波隆那書展設計大獎、70 多次國際性大獎的殿堂級繪本作家――艾瑞．卡爾(Eric Carle) 插畫風格好餓的毛毛蟲給孩子的第一本百科書！風靡全球、暢銷超過50年的經典繪本《好餓的毛毛蟲》系列作品，給孩子的十萬個為什麼，滿足他們的好奇心！★沿用殿堂級繪本作家艾瑞．卡爾(Eric Carle) 的充滿魅力的插圖風格。★本書引進自著名英國出版社DK，教育專業知識保證。小孩子求知好問，對萬事萬物都充滿好奇！本書包羅萬有，滿足孩子那求知若渴的心；配以殿堂級繪本作家艾瑞．卡爾(Eric Carle)那充滿童趣的插畫，從而帶動孩子的閱讀動力！在書中，你可以欣賞艾瑞．卡爾拼貼畫風格創作的插圖。翻閱人類數千萬年來的發現和創造。了解宇宙、地球、科技、大自然、人類和歷史的奧秘。發現我們身處世界的各種面貌……還有更多更精彩的內容等待你揭開！本書包括以下七個部分，近百個主題，內容包羅萬有，讓孩子大開眼界：1.我們的世界2.身體與健康 3.地球4.動物與大自然5.歷史6.科學、數學和科技7.太空關於艾瑞．卡爾（Eric Carle）艾瑞．卡爾爺爺是孩子的知音。他留著大鬍子，拿著一枝畫筆，用神奇的拼貼魔法，創造出世界上獨一無二的色彩；他充滿童心，用豐富的想像力和童稚的話語，走進孩子充滿幻想的世界，至今已創作超過70多本色彩繽紛、又充滿想像力的作品。艾瑞．卡爾曾榮獲美國《紐約時報》年度最佳童書、義大利波隆那書展設計大獎，並在英國、法國、日本等地獲得70餘次國際性大獎，近年又獲得美國圖書館協會授予羅拉．英格爾．懷爾特獎，肯定他的作品的藝術性。2002年他成立了「艾瑞．卡爾圖畫書美術館」(The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art)，成為美國第一座圖畫書美術館。

Whether it's a symptom you have been ignoring for a while or something like a sudden pain after a fall, this book tells you what it could be and what action to take. Check out any health problem and discover what it might be and what you should do. A series of head-to-toe visual diagnostic guides help you identify suspected conditions or injuries.Once you've narrowed it down, a cross-reference takes you to easy-to-follow descriptions of the condition at the back of the book. Potentially life-threatening situations and ailments that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged. Fully illustrated throughout, Medical Symptoms Visual Guide is an invaluable reference.

Brighten your garden all year round with a wide variety of bulbs. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Bulbs contains everything you need to bring year-round colour into your garden with bulbs. Learn how to plant, care for, and divide your bulbs, create stunning displays including naturalistic drifts and eye-catching containers, and choose from a huge range of bulbs, corms, and tubers with the book's handy seasonal directory.Packed with practical, jargon-free know-how, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to know to help your garden Grow.

The practical guide that gives you the tools to succeed when managing people.This title in DK’s Essential Managers series contains all you need to manage people effectively and to develop or hone your

A spacetastic new edition beaming with incredible pictures and the latest facts about the universe.From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it

The practical guide to all of the skills you need to succeed as a leader.Discover how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. Es

Are you learning the flags of the world at school or home? Or do you always wonder which flags belong to which countries at sporting events? This clear guide is what you need!Flying the flag for count

Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the tragic tale of the world’s most famous and luxurious ocean liner.This fact-packed children’s book tells the story of Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage fro

Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the tragic tale of the world’s most famous and luxurious liner.This fact-packed children’s book tells the story of Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Sout

Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth.Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out

Take a look at the wonders of Iceland, and learn fascinating facts about this snowy island country.Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, Welcome

Take a look at the wonders of Iceland, and learn fascinating facts about this snowy island country.Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, Welcome

Discover the watery world that covers two-thirds of the globe and find out why oceans are so important to life on Earth.Meet jet-propelled octopuses and hermit crabs, look closely at seaweed, find out

With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visually-led reference guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions.See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size