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"New illustrations and some text revision update this 1965 basic introduction to the skin and its functions. Four children take turns presenting different aspects of the skin, such as pigment and mel

Good Enough to Eat is one of a kind: the only guide to kids' nutrition written especially for kids. A practical, hands-on tool for families who want to eat a healthy diet, this book explains nutrition

Dolphins are smart. They are so smart that they can talk to each other. Dolphins communicate underwater for the same reason people talk on land: to let others know who they are, where they are, and ma

What happens to food after you eat it? In this newly illustrated book, complete with photos, Paul Showers and Edward Miller take you on a journey through the human digestive system into the mouth, dow

Why should you be a friend to trees? Trees are a valuable natural resource. People depend on trees for food, and animals depend on trees for food and shelter. But most important, we depend on trees be

Apples Have you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have eaten an apple! Find out how an apple grows from bud to flower to fruit--ready for you to pick! Apples Have you ever eaten a part of a

Coral reefs are living things made up of tiny coral polyps and are unique, delicately balanced ecosystems that provide homes to hundreds of species of plants and animals, but environmental threats hav

When it's not windy, it can be easy to forget about air. But air is everywhere–it fills your house, your car, and even your empty milk glass. In fact, a regular room holds about 75 pounds of

Find out all about the many kinds of webs spiders spin in this level 2 Let's Read and Find Out. How do spiders spin such large webs? Spiders produce a unique silk that can stretch from wall to wall,

Did you know that energy comes from the food you eat? From the sun and wind? From fuel and heat?You get energy every time you eat. You transfer energy to other things every time you play baseball. In

Starfish have arms, but no legs. They have feet, but no toes. When starfish get hungry, they slide, glide, and feel their way in search of something to eat. Starfish aren't fish, but they are living

Snow is falling. Snow is wonderful - for sledding, for skiing, and for building snowmen. But did you know that snow can actually keep things warm? Find out how snow helpf plants, animals, and people to survive. But when a blizzard blows, watch out! The snow that is so useful can be dangerous too.Franklyn M. Branley and Holly Keller team up for a fun and colorful exploration of the world of snow, including experiments and activities for cold winter days. A Let's Read and Find Out Science book, for Stage 1.

Does a cat use his claws when he walks? How does a rabbit run? What does a skunk smell like? Find out the answers in this classic text that teaches young readers how to track animals by finding footpr

What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. A fawn’s spots help it blend in with its dappled surroundings, and a hermit crab might be mistaken

How to tell the difference between living and nonliving things?an essential first skill in scientific sorting and classifying?is explored with hands-on activities and colorful diagrams. Best Children?

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Walk, run, skip, march, kick. We use our feet all the time! With her trademark simple words and delightful pictures, Aliki explains the many ways our feet are important to us. Our feet hold us up, hel

When you were a baby, you didn't have any teeth at all. Then as you grew, your teeth started to come in. First one, then two - and finally, twenty teeth in all!But you won't keep these teeth forever.

A timeless collection of prayers, quotes, poems and speeches for every occasion. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book features words and prayers from 300BC to the

A compact introduction to ancient Greek culture and its lasting influence on the modern world cites the region's role in everything from mathematics and science to architecture and religion, in a refe

"[Here is] a charming introduction to the truly amazing octopus [from its intelligence to its ability to change colors to the camouflaging black ink it squirts to escape predators]. Lauber's chatty, f

The classic crime novel featuring blind detective Max Carrados, whose popularity rivalled that of Sherlock Holmes, complete with a new introduction and an extra short story.

An ideal introduction to the world of words for children aged 5 and above. The careful choice of vocabulary, clear definitions and simple examples, together with the beautifully designed illustrations

"[This new edition of a book first published in 1962 is] an excellent introduction to the night sky and star gazing. The beauty of this book is its simplicity and the high percentage of success a youn

From Green Gables in Prince Edward Island to the rugged coast of British Columbia to the majestic North, colour your way across Canada with scenes that capture our country from coast to coast to coast

How do you control your greed, still get what you want, and spread the cheer? Get ready. Santa's almost here! Ten-year-old Alec Greven is the boy to turn to for advice about the jolly guy in the red

Never underestimate the power of the father! You may think you know all the tricks, but ten-year-old Alec Greven knows that when it comes to dads, you have to be on your toes. Some dads are strict,

Are you smart enough to take over a girl's heart? Leave it to a nine-year-old to get down to the basics about how to win victory with a girl. how to talk to girls is for boys of all ages—from eight

Moonlight is really sunlight!Did you know that the moon doesn't make its own light? Instead, it receives light from the sun and reflects it to us on the Earth. Read and find out about how the sun, the stars and light bulbs make light so we can see.Did you know that moonlight is really sunlight? The moon can't make its own light, so it receives light from the sun and then sends it to us here on the Earth.Any child who's ever wondered about the fascinating properties of light will want to read this classic science title. Readers will even learn how fast light can travel: from the moon to the Earth in less than three seconds! Veteran science author Franklyn M. Branley's lively text and Stacey Schuett's new illustrations combine fun facts and hands-on activities in this accessible introduction to the science of light. Did you know that moonlight is really sunlight? The moon can't make its own light, so it receives light from the sun and then sends it to us here on the Earth.Any child who's

Explore Ireland with this handy, full colour map.Handy little full colour map of Ireland at an excellent price. It is double-sided, with the south of Ireland up to and including Dublin on one side, and from Dublin northwards on the other. Ideal for the pocket, bag or glovebox of the car.This map includes: ?[ All the latest road changes?[ Places of interest?[ Ferry routes?[ Speed enforcement zones and safety camera locationsScale: 1:470,0007.5 miles to 1 inch

When a monster threatens to ruin Easter, your eggciting eggscape begins! Meet magical creatures, feast on tasty treats, and investigate a curious mystery in this fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the story

From spring birdwatching walks to summer park games, autumn wildlife tracking to winter nature rubbings, these 52 things to see and do will inspire children to go on a nature walk and have fun outdoors! Fun activities for every week of the year Easy-to-follow instructions and tips Colorful photographs and illustrations From authors of A Year of Nature Craft and Play, (9780008467944), awarded Highly Commended in the 2022 Creative Play Awards.

Citizenship Today for Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Citizenship Studies offers all the knowledge students require to do well and combining thorough course coverage with skills-building practice questions to support exam preparation. The fourth edition of this bestselling course combines clear coverage of the 2016 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) specification with an engaging approach. It is designed to motivate your students to become active and engaged citizens and to help you prepare them for examination success. This Teacher's Guide suggests ways to teach and add depth to every topic in the Student Book, with a focus on exam preparation. Save time on planning with a full two-year scheme of work. Pick up and teach each double-page topic in the Student Book with clearly structured lesson plans as well as prompts for discussion, homework activities, suggested answers and web links for students to explore further. Activities to suit a range of learning styles include traditional extended writing tasks alongside

Smart, short techniques throughout the day can form a healthier perspective'Truly empowering - a book for everyone. It will help you figure out life.'Fearne Cotton All the benefits of therapy - 10 minutes at a time Let Owen O'Kane, psychotherapist, former NHS Clinical Lead and Sunday Times bestselling author of TEN TO ZEN, show you how anyone can use simple, understandable techniques to unlock better mental health.Modern life is a minefield for stress. Whether it's juggling work, relationships or money, we often struggle to make time for ourselves and can find ourselves stuck in a rut with bad habits or worries.In HOW TO BE YOUR OWN THERAPIST, Owen O'Kane reveals how smart, short techniques throughout the day can form healthier perspectives and let you ditch harmful thought patterns.Using the latest evidence-based tools and techniques from across a range of therapies including CBT, mindfulness and interpersonal therapy, Owen provides empowering solutions to managing what keeps you stuc

A charming, clever, and original collection of more than 100 spine poems-a popular form of found poetry composed by arranging book spines--illustrated with 110 full-color photographs.Easy to create and share online, spine poems--also known as collage poems or centos--have become a fun and popular way of writing poetry. Disclaimer is a delightful, illustrated collection of more than 100 spine poems that range from hilarious to heart-rending to profound. Award-winning creative director and former bookseller Annette Simon has arranged the poems in categories that resemble those found in a bookstore: Art, Biography and Memoir, Business, Cooking, Home and Garden, Music, Parenting, Philosophy, Politics, Pop Culture, and True Crime. Each poem pulls from a wide variety of book genres and ranges from the short and quippy to lengthier and poignant.ActressAnyoneAnne Enright / Charles SoulesEek!My HeartIs WasTorpedoedHundred PercentWonderstruckDidn't See That ComingRestart(Julie Larios and Julie P

Enjoy delicious, healthful Japanese food anytime with this stylish four-color cookbook from the author of the international bestseller Tokyo Cult Recipes, featuring 100 authentic and simple recipes to get you cooking like a pro in your own kitchen.In Simply Japanese, Maori Murota gives homes cooks the ingredients, tools, and confidence they need to easily prepare dishes that are staples of Japanese family cuisine, such as udon, soba, miso, onigiri, and tofu.Born and raised in Japan and now living in France, Maori couldn't find the Japanese products she normally relied on due to the pandemic. To enjoy her favorite Japanese foods, she decided to try making them herself in her own kitchen. Drawing on her twenty years of experience as a caterer, she began experimenting, making batches of udon noodles, gyoza dough, and fermenting tsukemono pickles using locally sourced ingredients. The results were delicious! Maori was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make these authentic Japanese

Discover the history of Ireland through mapsFrom early maps of the Emerald Isle to modern day, Ireland has evolved rapidly-along with the ways in which it has been mapped. Cartography has not only kept pace with these changes, but has often driven them. Explore Ireland's fascinating history with this stunning collection of over 80 maps.Key features include - 80 maps which tell the story of Ireland's history - Compiled from archival collections in both Ireland and Britain - Combines the artistic world of early cartography with modern computerised surveys to produce an invaluable history of Ireland and its relationship with its neighbours - A great addition to the growing titles in this fascinating series

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Level

A revised and expanded edition of the world-renowned graphic designer’s classic and bestselling monograph, using examples from a portfolio spanning his full career to date.Protégé of design legend Mas

Handy little full colour Collins map of central Belfast updated with a high level of detail. Clear mapping from Cliftonville in the north to Botanics in the south, and Shankill in the west to City Air