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Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 8-9, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 10-11, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 9-10, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

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

The world of Pokémon awaits you!Learn all about your favorite Pokémon in this fact-packed updated guide to the animated series.Explore every region from Kanto to Galar, and discover the people and Pokémon who live there. Trace Ash’s journey and get to know his friends and travel companions. See epic battles and meet Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. ©2022 Pokémon. © 1995-2022 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 7-8, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 10-11, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 9-10, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 7-8, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 6-7, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery series developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Every topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 4–6, this full-color book will help your child learn about number patterns, sequences and ordering, and using pictures and objects. It's attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer useful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 9-10, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 10-11, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

Each book in this unique Math Mastery collection developed by experts covers all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their math journey. Each topic is supported by clear examples and helpful hints to encourage proficiency.Aimed at children aged 10-11, topics include numbers, counting, addition and subtraction, time and shape, measuring, and math practice. This collection is attractively illustrated and led by appealing characters who offer helpful tips to children (and parents) that make learning accessible and interesting. Every child can learn Math with Math Mastery.

A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to fear.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and are worried that they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by the popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. The third book in the charming Bear and Bird series, Bear and Bird: Make Friends gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school. Perfect for adults and children to read together, this story will make for a wonderful read. So come and join the fun!

Travel to space with Captain Marvel as she flies into action alongside Ms. Marvel and other awesome Super Heroes.Meet Earth’s Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe’s most powerful Super Heroes, and Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, who is able to change shape and size and even take the appearance of others! In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and Kamala―and those who fight alongside cosmic Captain Marvel and help protect Earth from evil. Join forces with these marvelous heroes as they fight back against evil alien invaders and super-villains.Take a trip into space with this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting Marvel comics images, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz will test the young Super Hero at heart and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and other favorite Marvel comics characters.© 2022 MARVEL

This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.As an ally, you use your power―no matter how big or small―to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up for friends and strangers. From raw stories of racism and invisible disability to powerful moments of passing the mic, these authors share their truths. They invite you to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better ally.There are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better questions. Self-reflection prompts, resources, journaling ideas, and further reading suggestions help you find out what you can do. Because we’re all in this together. And we all need allies. A portion of the proceeds from this book goes to supporting charities.

Travel to space with Captain Marvel as she flies into action alongside Ms. Marvel and other awesome Super Heroes.Meet Earth’s Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe’s most powerful Super Heroes, and Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, who is able to change shape and size and even take the appearance of others! In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and Kamala – and those who fight alongside cosmic Captain Marvel and help protect Earth from evil. Join forces with these marvelous heroes as they fight back against evil alien invaders and super villains.Take a trip into space with this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting Marvel comics images, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz will test the young Super Hero at heart and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and other favorite Marvel comics characters.© 2022 MARVEL

Dive into the depths and discover the mysteries of the world of water.Water―it can be hard as rock, silky soft, and often barely there. We can’t live without it, but can’t breathe within it. This shape-shifting element washes in on our shores, pours on our towns, and winds through our fields. We are mostly made out of water, but how much do we really know about it? Water features in creation myths from across the globe. Watery gods and goddesses glide across all continents, stories of Selkies and Siren-like creatures sing up from every sea. Water has the power to give life and to take it away. Dive between the pages of this book, into the ocean depths to discover sunken lands. Sail in and out of legends laden with weird and wonderful monsters. Spin the globe to track migrating whales and sort the fantasy creatures from the real ones. From myths and legends, folklore and fables, to amazing discoveries, and undiscovered depths―explore the amazing world of water in this beautifully illust

This stunning visual guide explores and explains the defining eras, key moments, and outstanding people that have made history. In the same series as the New Children’s Encyclopedia and DK Visual Encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators grasp the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world. From the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia and India to the rise of populism in the US and China’s growth as a global power, this book gives you the facts about all major historical periods.Illustrated with over 1,500 photographs, artifacts, and maps, History: A Visual Encyclopedia is a way in to understanding the diversity of world history, from the African kingdoms that predated colonialism and the cultures of the pre-Colombian Americas to the dynasties that have ruled China for thousands of years and the many empires that have come and gone over the centuries in Asia and Eu

This stunning visual guide explores and explains the defining eras, key moments, and outstanding people that have made history.In the same series as the New Children’s Encyclopedia and DK Visual Encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators grasp the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world. From the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia and India to the rise of populism in the US and China’s growth as a global power, this book gives you the facts about all major historical periods.Illustrated with over 1,500 photographs, artifacts, and maps, History: A Visual Encyclopedia is a way in to understanding the diversity of world history, from the African kingdoms that predated colonialism and the cultures of the pre-Colombian Americas to the dynasties that have ruled China for thousands of years and the many empires that have come and gone over the centuries in Asia and Eur

Take a look at the incredible changes that take place in the natural world and learn all about the seasons! From the science behind the seasons and how they affect the world around them to myths and legends and practical tips to enjoy the seasons, it’s all in this incredible book for children ages 7 to 9.In Vicky Woodgate’s follow-up title to The Magic of Sleep, children learn everything there is to know about the seasons. How do we measure a season? Why do we divide our years up and when did we start doing this? Are seasons the same for everyone? How do they work? All these questions and many more are covered in The Magic of Seasons, a practical guide to everything there is to know about the way we measure changes in weather, ecology, and daylight hours and how it affects us and the world around us. This book covers everything from what is a season and how it came to be and whether dinosaurs experienced seasons, to myths and legends, seasons at sea, and a timeline of seasons all aroun

A stunning picture book about the power of hope.A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, gray station, full of dull, gray people. Her colorful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travelers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and color, too. In this timely and important book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun shows young readers the pride and sense of purpose that can come from helping others.

Children find grief and loss a difficult subject and understanding where a loved one has gone, can be a difficult topic to explain... Billy misses his Mommy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days the sun is shining and Mommy's clouds are nowhere to be seen. Those are Billy's favorite days when he and Daddy would play in the garden all day long, and Billy knows that Mommy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mommy's clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone. This moving and sensitively-written picture book gently explores grief and teaches children how to deal with loss and their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colorful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this children's book is perfect for adults to share with their little ones and to help them understand what they are going through.

This picture word book of 1000 first science words is the perfect STEM book for helping children learn.This book introduces key scientific concepts while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading and writing skills. Every picture-packed page is full of things such as sounds, light, senses, and machines, with words for each image. 1000 Words: Science clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and early science skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, and include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives, and common verbs. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills.

Harness the power of universal energy and use Reiki techniques at home - to harmonize and heal.Reiki promotes inner balance and natural healing to alleviate pain, stress, anxiety, and more.Discover ho

With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, using and learning Korean has never been easier.Perfect for tourists, business travellers and students, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying the Korean language. The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary. The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helpin

A bold celebration of America’s most famous highway.Route 66 is undoubtedly the world’s most beloved road trip, having inspired music, film, books, and countless adventures. Created to mark the highway’s 100-year anniversary,Route 66: A Tribute to an American Iconfollows the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles, spotlighting the legendary, can’t-miss landmarks that make this journey the ultimate all-American road trip.Inside you’ll discover:Must-see stops and attractions, including classic diners, museums, motels, and muffler menMaps for the eight states that Route 66 passes through:Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and CaliforniaCurated playlists for each state. Simply scan the Spotify codes found alongside each map and listen at home or on the roadStories of pivotal moments in the road’s history, like the strife of the Eagle-Picher Miners’ strike and the essential guidance of the Green BookProfiles on visionary people, including motel proprietor Lil

An approachable, everyday cookbook from the mother-daughter duo behind Crowded Kitchen. Do you struggle to put a meal together that the whole family will eat? Mother-daughter duo Beth and Lexi understand that struggle just too well. A down-to-earth guide for cooks of all levels and adaptable to all dietary preferences, their debut cookbook brings a collection of family-tested and social media-approved recipes from their crowded kitchen straight to yours. Whether you're cooking dinner with your family, hosting a cocktail night with your friends, or just need some culinary inspiration, this cookbook has you covered from drinks to dessert. Crowded Kitchen delivers 100+ recipes including refreshing cocktails, simple appetizers, hearty dinners, and indulgent desserts, each tied together with meal plans boasting the perfect pairings. Bring your loved ones around the table with flavorful meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With simple and creative recipes like Berry Coconut Breakfast

What nobody tells you about parenthood, from one of the 'silent partners' behind the Parenting Hell podcast. School-run coordinator, party planner, clubs organizer, laundry sorter... and maybe even a 'real' job on top! Sound exhaustingly familiar? From assumptions surrounding who is staying home with the kids to the never-ending list of 'school' admin, being 'the default parent' rears its head in a plethora of ways. So this book is for all the defaults out there - bored out of their eyeballs or so overwhelmed they could scream expletives into the wind for a solid hour - to know their invisible labor is seen, valued and can even sometimes be rebalanced. With heartfelt and hilarious advice, Lou Beckett provides much-needed comfort and community for the one who is depended on the most (and often feels appreciated the least), and maybe - just maybe - how we can begin to muddle through a little better, together.

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.

Come along on a side-splittingly funny adventure and meet the tractors with a big secret ... they're going to space! Life on the farm doesn't change much for tractors, so when an out-of-this-world adventure is suggested, they rustle up a spaceship and strap in for takeoff, ready to take on space! Battle weightlessness, navigate around black holes, and explore the wonders of our universe with these silly farmyard machines. With lots of heart and hilarious illustrations by award-winning artist Alex Willmore, budding astronauts and tractor lovers will delight in getting to know their new tractor friends while exploring space and our solar system. Why chug around the farm when you could go on a cosmic adventure with the spectacularly silly space tractors?!

This latest title in the hugely popular Anthology series is a treasure-trove of Christmassy facts from the natural world - each with their unique story to tell - from why the traditional Christmas tree is usually a pine, spruce or fir to the Yule Goat, a lively character found throughout Scandinavia who likes to demand gifts! Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each example, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originates from Norse mythology, or that the Christmas wreath has its origins from ancient times when people hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows? With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Christmas makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of the festival of Christmas, but with a unique, quirky approach - and it's perfect for young readers to explore by the

Delight in New York at Christmas time in this highly treasurable lift-the-flap Christmas book. Join Kit and Olivia for a day out in New York as they journey through the city, taking in some of its most famous sites. This atmospheric picture book celebrates the joy of sharing traditions with loved ones at Christmas time. With festive flaps to open on each page, a gentle narrative text and details to spot in each illustration, this is a charming festive book that families will return to each year.

Zoom in on the miniature world of insects with expert author Dr. Jess French and discover some of the most amazing bugs on our planet. From the perfectly camouflaged leaf insect that sways in the breeze to the ogre-faced spider that catches its prey in a net, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most remarkable bugs. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about bees and beetles or stick insects and spiders. Features on metamorphosis, eggs, camouflage, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of invertebrate adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species. With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by insects and other bugs. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or per

Not all heroes wear capes--discover how you can become a hero in any accident or emergency with Dr. Punam Krishan's first aid manual Accidents happen, even when you are careful, so being prepared can make all the difference. Do you know what to do if someone falls over and scrapes their knee? What does an asthma attack look like? Do you know when an ambulance is needed, or how to call for one? From treating cuts, stings, burns, allergies, and more to identifying emergency situations and administering life-saving CPR, this book covers the first-aid skills that children aged 7-11 need to know. With step-by-step instructions and using real life scenarios, young heroes will know exactly what to do when someone needs help and how to do it safely. BBC Morning Live resident GP, Dr. Punam Krishan uses her passion and expertise to empower children to confidently handle emergencies. The message is clear - you're never too young to save the day.

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!

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

Discover frightfully fun surprises under every flap as you and your family counts down to Halloween. The spookiest time of the year is creeping up, and there's a ghoulishly good time to be had before the big day arrives. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch, cook up some scary treats, and dress up in your favorite Halloween costume! There are lots of tricks and treats to uncover as you read along with this heart-warming story. With charming rhyming text and 24 lift-the-flap surprises that reveal fun festive activities, as well as facts about Halloween traditions, this is the perfect introduction to the spooky season.

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.