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About The Aircraft BookTake an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and the intrepid pioneers who made a dream become reality.Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of aeroplanes and aviation, and how this groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century.Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you'll discover:- The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail- Comprehensive catalogues highlighting the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features- Showcases particularly celebrated aircraft - such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde - in beautifully photographed "virtual tour" features- Tells the stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and AirbusModern flight has opened the w

Your essential crochet reference for stitches, techniques, and yarns. Follow clear step-by-step photographs and instructions for over 100 key techniques and stitches. Experiment with different yarns a

A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodesExplore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to C

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear.Packed with step-by-step photography and clear

From 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.

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear.Packed with step-by-step photography and clear

Explore future technology, such as robotics, space rockets, artificial intelligence, and even games consoles in this cutting-edge non-fiction science book for kids aged 9 and over. How Super Cool St

Uncover all the fun tips and tricks needed to improve your drawing skills and become an incredible artist, with this How to Draw book. Learn how to draw anything and everything - from funny people and

Create your own magical worlds with this charming book of LEGO® Disney Princess™ sticker scenes, with over 250 stickers!Discover all your favourite LEGO Disney Princess minifigures and locations. Fill

With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, Korean language learning has never been easier.Perfect for tourists and business trave

With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Hindi and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, Hindi language learning has never been easier.Perfect for tourists and business travell

The Little Book of Psychology clearly explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in this fascinating field of science. How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over anothe

Exercise your imagination with this amazing book about dressing up, packed with over 250 reusable stickers, including giant stickers! Dress Up Ultimate Sticker Book is full of dress-up ideas for all y

Featuring over 2,000 common words, this is the ideal first French dictionary for kids just starting out on their language learning journey. Each French word is supported by a photo, encouraging visual

Featuring over 2,000 common words, this is the ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids just starting out on their language learning journey. Each Spanish word is supported by a photo, encouraging visu

Let the RHS guide you through the surprisingly simple steps to creating a garden you can enjoy with your friends, and even show off to them. Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are the

With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme and an audio app, Russian language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourist and business travellers alike, DK's Bilingual Visual D

A million copy best-selling exploration of the animal kingdom, featuring facts and beautiful photos of over 2,000 wild animals from all habitats on planet Earth. Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide br

Including over 10,000 terms labelled in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, this illustrated dictionary is organised into 15 different themes, including eating out, work, transport and enter

Explore the world with the Reference World Atlas, 10th Edition, with over 640 maps and a wealth of information on the world's 196 nations. This indispensable atlas includes large-scale 3D maps and ove

Practice makes perfect when it comes to learning multiplication times tables, but it's tricky to keep it fun and fresh. Now kids can learn with Turn and Learn Times Tables, to drum those times tables

Featuring over 640 maps created with the digital mapping techniques, this book provides an overview of the physical, political, economic and demographic geography of the world.

From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment.Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions. On this evolutionary journey, they developed ingenious strategies to disperse and extend their range, and increase their diversity.Plants have populated almost every part of Earth’s land surface – from tropical zones to cracks in city pavements – and have fundamentally shaped Earth's natural regions. Mapping the changing conditions and continents of the ancient world and the biomes of the modern one, Atlas of Botany explores how plants have overcome the challenges of survival, and how they have interacted with pollinators and people along the way.In the pages of this sumptuous botanical book, you will discover:A unique blend of i

Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animalsfeatures a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), children aged 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you’ll find:An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - per

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

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

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.

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

This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more than 300 of the most famous and important maps of all time. Immerse yourself in ancient Chinese star charts, decipher medieval Mappae Mundi, and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the lunar surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a rhumb line is, and where dragons were once said to lurk.Organized chronologically, the book includes the most celebrated examples of maps spanning more than 5,000 years, explaining everything from scales and compasses to meteorological symbols, and exploring techniques from engraving and printing to cartographic projection. Entries also place the maps in their wider cultural and historical context, providing a complete overview of the subject. Combining stunning reproductions with precise annotation, visual analysis, and pull-out details, Maps, Annotated brings an expertly curated selection of the world’s most celebrated

Unlock the secrets behind everyday items and extraordinary inventions with exploded artworks and photographs that reveal the materials used to create everyday objects. Finding out What's It Made Of? is just the start of an amazing journey into the world of materials science, in this non-fiction book for science enthusiasts aged 9-12. Learn about the surprising properties of materials and how they are put to thousands of different uses, from sneakers to smartphones and game controllers to glue.This fascinating book reveals the secrets of many everyday objects, and a few more unusual ones. This science book for curious children offers: A breakdown of everyday and futuristic objects, revealing what goes into a range of common and cutting-edge items - from game controllers to space suits!Hyperrealistic artworks and vivid photos show each component and object up close and in incredible detail. STEM learning that supports classroom material science by showing how the properties of different

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.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about football with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Football will help children to learn all about their favourite game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction 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 non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction 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 Years 4 and 5 reading skills. Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.Boosting understanding and retention th

Find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this delightful book for little ones. Rosie Reindeer wants to go outside to play in the snow. But who can she find to join her and where is her sledge? Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to play peekaboo with Parker Polar Bear, Peter Penguin, Harry Husky, and Sophie Seal as they get ready to have fun in the snow. Rosie Reindeer finds each of her friends, she wraps up warm, puts on her favorite red wellies, and goes outside. Now it's time for Rosie Reindeer's friends to find her! The lively, read-aloud rhymes in this book encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages and lifting the flaps to find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly winter friends. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Reindeer will appea

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.

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the next level with the third practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 3 Intermediate will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 3 Intermediate or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and

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

A bumper book for little learners bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas.This beginners’ book introduces children to the science all around us.From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered.Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space.Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.