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See the world through Hokusai's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Hokusai, meet groundbreaking Japanese artist Hokusai. Step into his life and learn what led him to create more than 30,000 works of art, including his famous woodcut views of The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Mount Fuji. Discover how he planned to live to 110 and even produced the first ever pieces of manga! Have a go at making your own printed artworks. In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscap

This remarkable reference book tells the story of science from earliest times to the present day, taking in everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics, and the wedge to the worldwide web. Exploring science in a thematic, highly approachable manner, each spread takes as its theme a specific event, discovery, invention, experiment, theory, or individual and explains why this subject was so significant in the development of scientific thought and what its impact on history has been. In addition to providing a broad-ranging and comprehensive history of science, the book also explains how science works, employing DK's trademark clarity and visual ingenuity to render tricky scientific subjects easily comprehensible. Science is structured chronologically with five chapters covering major phases in world history from ancient times to the present day, with an eye to the future. Within these chapters, subjects are arranged in discrete spreads, each of which takes a key scientific

Meet a magical family living in a magical home in Disney's new movie Encanto and in this fun sticker book. Travel to Colombia with this ultimate sticker book, featuring beautiful images and artwork from Disney's new movie Encanto. Discover all the key characters, including Mirabel Madrigal and her family, and encounter the magic of the Encanto. Disney Encanto Ultimate Sticker Book will help kids to relive the wonder of Disney's newest movie. Fun stickering activities will keep kids aged 5-7 entertained for hours and, with more than 100 stickers, there are plenty of extra stickers, too.

Help your daughter to fulfil her potential and achieve success in a challenging world.Does your beautiful, talented daughter constantly put herself down? Is she stuck in a cycle of comparing herself t

Explore the magic of holidays at Hogwarts Features Harry Potter minifigure in Yule Ball robes. Enter the festive world of LEGO(R) Harry Potter(TM) and visit Hogwarts for a spellbinding winter holiday. Celebrate the season with your favorite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and join them for a feast in the Great Hall. Admire the castle's decorations and get ready to hit the dance floor at the Yule Ball. Head to the Gryffindor common room to play a game of wizard chess, warm up in front of a roaring log fire, and join Harry as he exchanges gifts with friends. Sprinkled with festive scenes and the latest LEGO Advent Calendars, sets, and minifigures, this is the perfect gift for young LEGO Harry Potter fans. LEGO Harry Potter: Holidays At Hogwarts comes with a Harry Potter minifigure in Yule Ball robes. (c) & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights (c) JKR. (s20). (c)2020 The LEGO Group.

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic

Discover the plants and animals of the rainforest, and how we can protect them, in this beautifully illustrated children’s book.Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Ch

Dive into the world of The Secret Explorers and learn about ocean life in this action-packed first installment in a brand-new fiction series.Meet The Secret Explorers! This group of brilliant kids com

Discover the inspiring story of Amelia Earhart - the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean - in this fascinating kids' biography.Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in

An authoritative companion to the climactic final chapter in the new Star Wars trilogy, this essential visual guide to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker explores the world of Episode IX in unparalleled

Have you ever wondered about the thinking behind famous paintings, or the techniques used by renowned artists? Then dive into the world of art with this engaging and accessible guide. With expert commentary from art consultant Ruth Millington and delightful illustrations by Rose Blake, this book brings art to life in a playful and engaging way. Discover the key elements of each movement, understand the artists' motivations, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of art through the ages. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and deepen your appreciation for the world of art.

Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary - until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH! Penny and Luck's summer plans never included finding a portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where trees glimmer and bicycles fly! In this new world, they find a kingdom dying from drought and a warrior princess ready to save her home from the evil Shadows she holds responsible. But as secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to the drought than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help save this magical place AND get back home? Perfect for fans of the laugh-out-loud adventures, wild experiments, and daring rescues of Mo O'Hara's My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series, combined with the humor, heart, and curiosity of Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones series, Claire Karwowski's debut is a whirlwind story of magic, bravery, ingenuous inventions, and a whole lot of BO

Voyages across the sea, man-eating monsters, witches, gods, and goddesses: The Odyssey is the ultimate adventure story. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus in this modern retelling of Homer's The Odyssey. A story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops; sirens; and lots of meddling, angry gods. Written by self-proclaimed Greek myth nerd, and host of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert brings this ancient Greek Epic to life. Liv's version of The Odyssey portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things ... and just as many bad. Littered with historical facts, maps, and family trees, Liv brings all of her knowledge and expertise to this future classic, making it the only version of The Odyssey you'll ever want to read.

★ 《馴龍高手》讀者下一場奇幻冒險首選！幽默、魔法與勇氣交織的熱血任務。★ 一個被判定「毫無用處」的十二歲男孩，踏進黑暗森林，尋找失落魔法，也找回真正的自己。★ 得獎喜劇編劇 Ollie George Clark 首部兒少奇幻小說，笑料十足、節奏明快，充滿友誼與自我發現的暖心力量。十二歲的 Youngest Faircrest 在「決定日」被判定為最不起眼的存在，卻不願讓命運就此定案。他與好友 Agnes、會變身的小豬 Satchel 闖入黑暗森林，尋找古老巫師與失落魔法，也揭開關於勇氣、友情與自我價值的祕密。適合喜歡《馴龍高手》的讀者。For fans of the best-selling series How to Train your Dragon, look no further for your next epic fantasy quest. It is the day of Deciding in the swampy town of Bogsmarsh, and awkward twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is deemed a dearth - the most unremarkable and undesirable profession. Distraught by his hopeless destiny and determined to change his fate, Youngest, along with his best friend Agnes and a shape-shifting piglet Satchel, plunge into the dark forest on the hunt for an ancient sorcerer and lost magic. Fierce creatures lurk within the decaying forest, but it's also home to many hidden truths... Could it be that Youngest is more remarkable than he's been made to feel, and capable of more than he ever dreamed?

★ 機場裡到底藏著多少祕密？一本帶孩子走進機場幕後的知識探險書！★ 從報到、行李托運到飛機起飛，完整揭開機場運作的祕密★ STEM知識 × 精細插畫，讓孩子看懂航空世界如何運轉★ 百萬粉絲航空達人「The Airport Guy」首本兒童知識書！每天有數百萬人從機場起飛，但你知道飛機背後發生了多少事情嗎？行李托運後到底去了哪裡？飛機為什麼會遇到亂流？跑道在飛機起飛前要怎麼準備？空中交通管制又是如何確保所有飛機安全降落？在這本充滿驚喜的圖文知識書裡，航空工程師兼人氣航空科普創作者 Mohammad Taher（The Airport Guy），帶領讀者走進機場幕後世界。書中跟著一群旅客從辦理登機到抵達目的地，一步步探索機場各個區域：行李系統、跑道準備、塔台指揮與飛機運作等祕密。搭配細緻又生動的插畫與易懂的STEM知識小專欄，小讀者將在閱讀中理解飛行背後的科學與工程，也許還會在心裡悄悄種下一個航空夢。Millions of people fly from airports every year, and yet how they work remains a mystery to most of us. Where does luggage go once you've checked it in? What causes turbulence? How does air-traffic control work? Answers to these questions and much, much more are found in the thrilling pages of this fully illustrated book written by Mohammad Taher, better known as Mo T, The Airport Guy, as he gives you a groundbreaking behind-the-scenes look at an international airport and reveals all of its hidden secrets. Brimming with all the information and facts that only experts would know, each sprea

Discover your astrological sign through the lens of pop culture, with this fun, gifty guide from TikTok astrologer and W Magazine columnist Cole ProtsHave you ever wondered why Aries are the way they are? Or which astrological sign is most likely to be the "final girl" in a horror film? Perhaps you’re wondering if your sign is more pop, pop rock, funk, or classical?Astrology expert Cole Prots, known to millions as @jkitscole for his witty and wacky astrology videos, has all of the answers. In his first book, he takes readers on a journey of astrological discovery through a new lens: pop culture.The Signs and the Stars outlines the key principles of astrology, then builds on that understanding with examinations of the astrological signs in film, TV, and music. Cole helps you discover which iconic rom-com movie represents you, where your sign falls on the reality TV show Venn diagram, and more, then sends you off with words of advice to help you transform every area of your life.

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

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?!

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of spring. As the world awakens from its winter slumber, go for a leisurely stroll through a sunny meadow, water the garden to see colorful flowers burst into life, and watch a family of birds as baby birds emerge from their nest to take their first flight. Choose a springtime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will fill you with hope and cheer. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

The Timekeepers is a secret organization of kids that keeps the course of history on track--and history needs them--a villain named DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backward, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right... In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to 1442 and the Aztec Empire! Rosa is very excited to see the time of the Aztecs, who lived in the land that is now called Mexico. She and Luke are in the magnificent Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, and explore its enormous, stepped pyramids, impressive aqueducts, and bustling markets, with traders selling chili peppers, feathers, turquoise, and fabric with geometric patterns. With a range of adventures that span all of history, the Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of summer days spent with friends. Enjoy a sunny stroll and ice cream, go for a swim in the ocean and make some fishy friends, or go on a cozy camping trip and sit out under the twinkling stars. Choose a summertime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book, full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will make you smile. A fantastic mindful activity, Super Cuties Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Super Cuties Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or all the spiders in the Amazon were dropped on Europe? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and countries to climate. However, this isn't another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustration, which makes this Earth book unlike any you've read before. Even reluctant readers will find this book irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.

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

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of the Christmas holidays. Dive into a cozy coffee shop, cook up a feast in the kitchen, or warm your feet by the fire with a good book as the snow falls gently outside. Choose a festive scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book, full of wintery scenes, feel-good festive traditions, and cute characters that will fill you with warmth. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Explore and understand the key ideas and movements in anthropology—the study of human societies and cultures and how they work.What does it mean to be human? Why do we have rituals? How do family structures differ around the world, and why? The Anthropology Book answers questions like these and many, many more. Applying the Big Ideas series’ combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, The Anthropology Book introduces key concepts from different branches of the subject, such as cultural anthropology, ethnography, and biological anthropology, and explains how they have developed over the past century. The book explores the origins of human life and cultures, and how societies develop traditions, laws, and languages. Profiling renowned anthropologists, such as Claude Levi-Strauss and Margaret Mead, and covering topics as diverse as biology, medicine, war, sexuality, family roles, and kinship, The Anthropology Book is a fascinating, accessible introduction to the core

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!

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of the Halloween season. Meet adorable characters dressed up for Halloween, design your perfect pumpkin, tiptoe into a haunted house, or concoct a magic potion under the light of the Moon. Choose a delightfully spooky scene and make it yours with this charming coloring book, full of magical Halloween scenes, comforting traditions, and cute characters that will fill you with warmth. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

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.