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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 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 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 counting skills using numbers up to 100, with 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 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.

Imagine having 5,000 of human history’s most amazing artefacts at your fingertips!Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world’s civilizations―from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools―to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind. Discover hand-picked highlights of the museum’s huge collection as you travel through history, one incredible object at a time.This book combines exclusive Met photography with colorful and quirky illustrations in a resource that parents can trust, with a design that kids will love. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

This bold and beautiful picture book encourages kids to laugh at their fears and realize that we all feel fear some of the time.Its bright, colorful illustrations and quirky text combine to captivate kids. The central idea of the book is to help children talk about, relate to, and laugh about their own fears. It lets kids know that not only is it OK to be afraid, but that everyone feels much the same at least some of the time! Always with a light touch, it shows kids that being brave is not about never feeling fear, but about being able to move forward through the fear. This funny and lovely book has the positive message that we are all in this together, no matter what, whoever we are, and wherever we are. Adults, as well as kids, could well take something away from this insightful book.

A series of picture books that teach children about dinosaurs with a narrative story and a working spread at the end of the book with more facts and information about what they just learned.These picture books will teach children about dinosaurs through a story! Marie Bollman’s beautiful illustrations are friendly and fun (but still technically correct!) and each story will end with a working spread on dinosaurs doing what DK does best―using photography and illustrations to teach children incredible facts that deepen their knowledge of a well-loved subject.In this book, find out all about Deinonychus’s big day―from going out with her hunting pack in the morning, to weathering a big rainstorm, and escaping from a muddy ravine.

Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of intriguing flora.Learn how seagrass changes the environment around it, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This book explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals. Plants provide us with food, fuel, and medicine, and without them, life as we know it would not exist. From orchids that grow vanilla pods to trees that cause headaches, and from bamboo that can be made into clothes to moss that soaks up vast amounts of carbon dioxide, plants shape our world in an endless variety of ways.The Secret World of Plants covers the key plant groups; the essentials of plant science, including photosynthesis, pollination, and germination; and what they mean to the people arou

Join the global movement and challenge your family to match screen time with outdoor time―with hundreds of fun, fresh-air ideas.Did you know that the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organized by season to help you find something you can do every day. Play sidewalk board games, take gratitude hike, make a snack necklace, go on a treasure hunt, build obstacle courses, and much more with hundreds of ideas for all ages, abilities, and family types. Get tips to track your hours and plenty of hacks and boosts to help you meet your goal. No matter how busy you are, this book gives you all the ideas, photos, activity instructions, and inspiration you need to get outdoors with you

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

Celebrate Spidey’s 60th Anniversary with this new edition Character Encyclopedia!Spider-Man is one of the world's best-loved and most recognized super heroes, the spectacular star of comic books, movie blockbusters, and TV shows. Released to coincide with Spidey’s 60th anniversary in 2022, the Spider-Man Character Encyclopedia New Edition profiles more than 200 timeless Spidey characters in alphabetical order. Packed with original Marvel artwork and fascinating info, it's the perfect introduction to the web-slinger's amazing world. © 2022 MARVEL

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colorful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects from the Metropolitan Museum’s collection, which show how people worshipped the gods through art. A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States.Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world―the United States. This is the story of how he realized his dreams―a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children’s biography, discover Barack’s fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle. From his unsettled early childhood, where he witnessed his parents’ divorce and crisscrossed the globe between Indonesia and Hawaii, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job as a young man, Barack’s journey is remarkable, unpredictable, and a gripping true story to inspire young readers. This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories

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

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States.Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world―the United States. This is the story of how he realized his dreams―a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children’s biography, discover Barack’s fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle. From his unsettled early childhood, where he witnessed his parents’ divorce and crisscrossed the globe between Indonesia and Hawaii, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job as a young man, Barack’s journey is remarkable, unpredictable, and a gripping true story to inspire young readers. This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories

Dive in to the wonderful world of Pixar with the new edition of this bestselling, fan-favorite, fully illustrated, and fact-filled character guide.Find out more about the greatest and funniest heroes, villains, sidekicks, and oddballs from across every Pixar movie. Whether your favorite character is Woody, Buzz, Dory, WALL-E, Lightning McQueen, Edna, Bing Bong, Jessie, Joy, or Dante, the Pixar Character Encyclopedia lets you relive their top movie moments and latest adventures, discover special “Did you know?” facts, and much, much more. Now featuring more than 320 characters, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include characters from Pixar’s recent releases: 2020’s Onward and Soul, as well as 2021’s box-office smash Luca and 2022’s Turning Red and Lightyear.Looking for insider info about the Lightfoots, Jamie Foxx, Luca Tremblay, and Buzz Lightyear’s latest adventures? The new edition of the Pixar Character Encyclopedia is the one-stop book for you!

Dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms.From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more along the way. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions about each lifeform, and children can uncover hundreds of fascinating facts as they read. Did you know that elephant seals that can hold their breath underwater for more than an hour, or that the Victoria Amazonica water lily can support the weight of an adult, or that the brown basilisk reptile can run across water? Discover the science of how plants have learned to live, feed, and breathe in water, and take a look at the unique challenges of distinct ecosystems on feature spreads about rivers, lakes, wetlands, and more. There’s also a visual index, packed with reference infor

Join animals on their epic adventures, and travel through the natural world with them.Across the world, billions of animals are embarking on incredible journeys. Many are in search of food, some are looking for a mate, lots are heading to a warmer climate, and others are just seeking a new home. Follow the mass migrations of entire species with facts and maps that tell the stories of nature’s most amazing journeys. Discover the record-breaking flight of the Arctic Tern, the sharks that follow plankton for enormous distances, spiderlings that shoot strands of thread into the air and ride them like a balloon, and the Monarch butterflies who use Earth’s magnetic field to trace a path along the west coast of North America. Amazing Animal Journeys is the perfect book for the animal obsessed and the endlessly curious who just can’t get enough of wildlife and nature. With engaging information and absorbing images, it’s perfect for children to explore by themselves or with an equally curious a

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in book 6 of this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Lots of dinosaur fans visit Ammonite Bay to search for fossils, and Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He’s a member of the Dinosaur Club―a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and talk about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. She shows Jamie around, including her favorite place―a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what’s that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them…and the two new friends find

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. Lots of dinosaur fans visit Ammonite Bay to search for fossils, and Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He’s a member of the Dinosaur Club―a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. They help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and talk about all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere, just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess. Tess is a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. She shows Jamie around, including her favorite place―a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what’s that strange tunnel at the back? Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them…and the two new friends find themselve

This incredible guide to the moon takes 7 to 9 year olds through its past, present, and future through amazing photographs, illustrations, and fascinating information.The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about Earth’s closest neighbor, The Book of the Moon covers the entire subject in thrilling detail. Featuring breakdowns of the moon’s formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA’s Apollo missions, the moon’s effect on Earth’s tides and nocturnal animals, its place in our mythology, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more. Packed with eye-popping facts and photography, this is the perfect book for space lovers everywhere. Boasting up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, combined with bold illustrations, information panels, timelines, and diagrams that help demystify and explain the wonder of the moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.

This beautiful board book about friendships and the first bonds in the playroom shows curious kids that everyone needs a friend.Everyone has a friend. The Rattle is friends with the Blocks, and the Teddy Bear is friends with the Pull Toy. But most importantly―you and I are best friends, too! This charming board book is the last one in the series. It introduces babies to the idea of friendship and what it means to have a friend. Baby interacts with everything around them and sees that at the end, you and I are friends, too! With enchanting illustrated characters by Sue Downing, We are Friends: At Home is sure to excite and delight its tiny readers. Whether you are looking for a gift for a baby, or just an adorable bedtime story for adults to share with their little ones, this warm and affectionate baby book is the perfect choice.

An offbeat guide to math from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay. David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of numbers, geometry, measurement, and much more in this unconventional and highly original guide to math. From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, math is all around you if you look closely enough. In Mammoth Math, not only will you learn the essential principles of math, you'll enjoy learning about them. From start to finish, let the mammoths be your guide as they seek to understand the math! These intrepid demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain, as they wrestle with adding or subtracting large numbers, measuring angles, reading 24-hour time, creating a pie chart, solving equations, and much more. Following on from Mammoth Science is best-selling illustrator David Macaulay, whose How Machines Work won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2016. Renowned for his ability to

2025 RICBA NomineesAn in-depth look at the many clever, creative, and crazy ways that animals protect themselves from predators. For many animals, life is a constant battle to stay off a predator's menu. So they've had to come up with lots of cunning ways to avoid being eaten. From camouflage and color-changing, natural armor, playing dead, great escapes, detachable body parts, and impressive ways of fighting back, the range of survival tactics in the natural world is quite astonishing (and sometimes pretty disgusting). How Not To Get Eaten is a fun introduction to the ingenious antipredator strategies in the natural world. Discover how meerkats post sentries to guard their homes and possums play dead, to how mimic octopuses change their shape and bombardier beetles unleash a chemical weapon attack. Perfect for children aged 7-9, the book is filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and incredibly strange. You'll never look at nature the

Our world is wonderful, and it’s up to us to take care of it. You may feel small, but your actions can make a big difference.This title encourages children to take care of the planet, but it doesn’t just focus on the problems―it teaches them proper practical solutions to the issues facing our world today. Veterinarian, author, and TV host Jess French guides kids through taking care of our planet, from living a sustainable lifestyle to using their voice in politics. Unlike many books about the environment, Jess not only covers how to take care of plants and animals, but also the positive contribution that humans can make on each other’s lives, too. Strong themes of self-care and mindfulness run through the book, and kids are introduced to activism. Discover how to reduce your carbon footprint, understand the importance of preserving our forests, oceans, and endangered animals, and learn the best ways to stand up for what you believe in. Bright, cool illustrations by Aleesha Nandhra comb

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.

From sporting heroes and inspired goals to defensive strategies and the offside rule, this is the ultimate guide to the world's greatest sport. Visit Planet Soccer - everything you need to know about the clubs, the fans, the rituals, the stats, and the results worldwide is here. Eye-catching step-by-step artworks and jargon-free text profile the roles of players, equipment, team formations, strategies, and individual skills, while maps, quotes, and statistics give you all of the key facts on national teams, famous club sides, and iconic players, as well as the greatest competitions around the world. Published in time for the UEFA Euro 2020, The Soccer Book also reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of tournaments in the 2018-19 season.

More than 80 classics retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Who is the trickster god, Maui? What is the Mead of Poetry and what gift did it bestow on those who drank it? What did Ancient Egyptian mythology say about the Underworld? The latest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book answers these questions and more, as it explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Here you will discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld. Beyond t

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

Journey through the rainforest and discover the amazing animals that live there in this fact-filled level 2 reader book.Packed with incredible creatures, DK’s Rainforest Animals will make learning to

Journey through the rainforest and discover the amazing animals that live there in this fact-filled level 2 reader book.Packed with incredible creatures, DK’s Rainforest Animals will make learning to

Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of Ancient Egypt.This book takes you through the history of one of the world’s most extraordina

Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of Ancient Egypt.This book takes you through the history of one of the world’s most extraordina

See how young animals grow and change in the first weeks and months of their lives with this series of animal books for young nature lovers. Everyone loves little animals and this book is a must for fans of cute pets. This elegant book follows baby animals in beautiful, crisp photography through their early lives--from helpless newborns to confident, curious creatures on the cusp of adulthood. Meet a playful puppy, a curious kitten, and a delightful baby rabbit and watch how they grow. A series of photographs shows each animal at different stages in its early life. See a bunny before it grows fur, kittens learn to hunt, and a puppy play with toys. These books are a delight to read aloud to preschool children or for young readers to pick up themselves. A must for all young fans of animals.

This revised edition of DK’s animal encyclopedia for kids answers all the intriguing questions children ask about their favourite animals.Why are flamingos pink? What’s in a camel’s hump? How long doe

Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world. With profiles of key people, movements, and events, The Black History Book brings together accounts of the most significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture. This vital and thought-provoking book presents a bold and accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples - from the earliest human migrations to modern Black communities and the African diaspora. Powerful images and innovative infographics bring to life the stories of the early kingdoms of Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Carthage; the powerful empires of the Medieval and Early Modern eras; and the struggle against European colonizers. Black history and culture beyond the African continent is also explored in detail - including the Atlantic Slave Trade; the quilombos (slave resistance camps) of Brazil; the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age; the "Wind

Take a sideways look at the dog--from head to tail, and everything in between. That humans all over the world love dogs is beyond doubt, but do we really understand our four-legged friends, beyond their wet noses and wagging tails? How Dogs Work is packed with canine insight. Fun infographics give you all the essential facts and stats, and lead you through the world of dogs in pictures--from how dogs evolved from the wolf to our favorite pet, through the different breeds, to the finer points of working dogs and show dogs. But as the title suggests, it's also a practical guide to understanding dogs. Can you read their ears? Do you know the angle of the head that indicates a dog is dreaming of squirrels, and not listening to you? This fully illustrated guide will translate this body language and other curious canine behavior. So after your dog has taken you for a walk, put up your feet and enjoy this irresistible read

The world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Learn how huge whales eat tiny animals from looking at their bristly teeth, why butterflies shine and glitter in the sunlight from seeing their minute wing scales, how plants transport water and food around from examining a delicate leaf skeleton, and what makes every snowflake unique from admiring their miniature, branching crystals of ice. Birds' eggs, a lump of coal, a glass sponge skeleton, a cacao pod, a mermaid's purse, a fossil human footprint, an ear of corn, a pine cone, an owl pellet, and a chrysalis--all tell a story. Arranged by animal, vegetable, or mineral, objects are shown with truly stunning photography and colorful illustrations to help explain the science behind them. The lively descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the remarkable

Explore the everyday miracle of the microscopic world With spectacular macro photography and microscope images, this book reveals a hidden, living world full of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. Included are the tiniest insects and spiders; but looking deeper, you will discover truly microscopic creatures--even bacteria and viruses. Earth is home to more microbes, and more different types of microbes, than any other living organism. Bacteria on Earth outweigh humans by 1,100 to 1; and without them, all world ecosystems would collapse. This book reveals this vital, unseen realm, but it includes large life-forms too, in extreme close-up, so that you can wonder at the beauty of a pollen grain, a butterfly egg, the spore of a fungus, and the nerve cell of a human. The spectacular imagery in Micro Life exploits cutting-edge technology, such as focus-stacked macro photographs, as well as micrographs (microscope images) including scanning electron micrographs. Illustrations nearby ex