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This practical guide to the night sky is a must for young astronomers. Packed with information on the sun and moon, the constellations, the solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond, it offers advice a

Frank lives in London's East End. When his father is drafted and his neighborhood is bombed, Frank is evacuated to the countryside. There, he meets a German Jewish girl named Hannah and learns how muc

Animal Babies on the Farm shows seven young farm animals—pigs, ducks, cows, horses, chickens, goats, and geese. From the placid presence of a cud-chewing cow to the scratching and pecking of a

Toddlers will enjoy recognizing familiar pets such as "cat" and "dog" before going on to discover more unusual ones such as "canary" and "gerbil" in Perfect Pe

Find out how much fun and how simple chess can be with this full color guide. Geared toward both the beginner and the chess aficionado, International Grandmaster Daniel King shows you how to play the

Chess as you’ve never seen it before—Basher brings one of the world’s most popular games to life in his unique, memorable way!What takes 2 people, 32 pieces, and 64 squares? It’s chess, mate! How’s that for an opening gambit? This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don’t have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy, and famous games. You can also meet the world's chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.

The definitive guide to the world's most popular gameFully revised and updated to tie in with the 2020 Euro 2020 tournament, which will be held across the continent and will be watched by the rest of

Red diggers, blue cars, yellow trucks, and more! For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn all about colors in a bright and engaging way, w

Many of the things we have today, such as our language, our laws, our buildings and our cooking started in ancient Rome. This book introduces new readers to the history and culture of the Romans, inc

Many of the things we have today, such as our language, our laws, our buildings and our cooking started in ancient Rome. This book introduces new readers to the history and culture of the Romans, inc

Travel from head to toe and all the parts in between in this visually spectacular guide to the inner workings of the human body. DNA, muscles, blood vessels—and more—it's all covered in fascinating de

The Middle East captures the richness and diversity of Middle Eastern culture, and places the region in its global context in a way that no other reference has done for this age group. By examining a

In desperate need of a talent for the local talent show, Jez and Charlie visit the Magical Emporium and set their sights on buying a Box of Tricks, believing it contains a variety of performing magic

A playful fennec fox cub with huge ears and a charming camel calf with longeyelashes are just two of the adorable babies found in Animal Babies in Deserts. The child-friendly format uses sounds and c

Why do you have two ears? How do muscles work? and Why do some people wear glasses? These are some of the questions answered in this informative and lively title which will help children understand th

A mind-blowing and informative book of lists about the animal kingdom, from the animals that have more than one nose to the five mice that orbited the Moon in Apollo 17––and everything in between!This

Travel from head to toe and all the parts in between in this visually spectacular guide to the inner workings of the human body. DNA, muscles, blood vessels—and more—it's all covered in f

Meet Zero, a bubbly fellow who will dissolve you to nothing, and say hello to the all-action Units, who just love to measure. Get a load of greedy Multiply, a big guy who hoards numbers together, and

Who were the men of mail, and where did they build their homes? What is a cavalry? How were the first castles built? Why did knights joust?Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed, crusa

Who were the men of mail, and where did they build their homes? What is a cavalry? How were the first castles built? Why did knights joust?Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed, crusa

What am I made of? How do I know I’m real?Will I still be the same person at eighty?Following up on the success of Really, Really Big Questions, and Really, Really Big Questions About God, Faith, and

Kevin wants to join Micky, Ricky and Nicky's pop band but they think his Gran-knitted jumpers with sheep and teddy bears on them aren't cool enough for a pop star. Luckily for Kevin his Gran has a bas

Come along on a trip through Dinosaur World, a live animal park where dinos rule! After a quick look at the map—and a reminder to keep hands and feet inside the bus—young readers are off on an adventu

Come along on a trip through Dinosaur World, a live animal park where dinos rule! After a quick look at the map—and a reminder to keep hands and feet inside the bus—young readers are off on an adventu

Newly available in paperback, title 17 in the bestselling Amazing Machines series is packed full of big, busy bulldozersAmazing Machines: Big Bulldozers follows the animal team as they become bulldozer operators and help out on a busy construction site. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love.From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!

Chess as you’ve never seen it before―Basher brings one of the world’s most popular games to life in his unique, memorable way!What takes 2 people, 32 pieces, and 64 squares? It’s chess, mate! How’s that for an opening gambit? This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don’t have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy, and famous games. You can also meet the world's chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.CONTENTSIntroduction: Sissa, the mythical inventor of chessCh 1. Piece Patrol• The Board• Pawn• Bishop• Knight• Rook• Queen• KingCh 2. Team Tactical• Opening• Castling• Gambit• Middlegame• Che

Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers.

Visit monkeys, bears, andother animals en Espanol. This bilingual board book introduces simple vocabulary words in both English and Spanish.

Curious young astronomers who ask, "What are stars made of?" and "Why do astronauts float in space?" will find the answers here.

The Odyssey 是古希臘詩人 Homer 的經典史詩，也是西方文學的重要作品。本書由 Robin Lister 重新改寫，以流暢易讀的文字，保留原作的冒險精神與故事節奏，適合國小中高年級以上讀者閱讀。特洛伊戰爭結束後，英雄 Odysseus 踏上返鄉之路，卻接連遭遇眾神設下的考驗。他必須面對獨眼巨人 Cyclops、女巫 Circe，以及海怪 Scylla 與 Charybdis 等重重危機，在漫長旅程中運用智慧與勇氣尋找回家的方向。書中搭配 Alan Baker 的黑白插畫，呈現史詩場景與人物風貌，讓經典故事更容易親近，也保留原作的冒險氛圍。Reissued with a dramatic, high-spec new cover with flaps, this new edition of Homer's classic poem will captivate a new generation of readersA dramatic retelling of Homer's classic tale The Odyssey.Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.The Trojan War is over, and the battle-weary soldier Odysseus sets out for home. On his way Odysseus faces many dangers sent by the gods to

This collection celebrates the rich tradition of folktales from around the world with sixteen stories from different cultures, including Africa, India, Scandanavia, and Russia.

Discusses the process of mummification, and looks at the history of the practice in Egypt as well as in other places in the world.

Introduces the variety of life on Earth, looks at thirty thousand years of biological evolution, and examines the factors which influence the life span of humans.

With detailed , lively answers to these and many other fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs is a perfect introduction to the world of creepy crawlies.

The Kingfisher Knowledge series provides an in-depth look at the details of ourworld. Photographs and digital artwork introduce complex concepts andhighlight supporting information. Each chapter offe

Amazing and awe-inspiring, flight has always captured man's imagination. This dynamically illustrated title truly captures the excitement of flight, from the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air ballo

Rhyming text introduces air travel, from the airport to the flight deck, with information about how planes fly, safety rules, in-flight entertainment, and air traffic control.

This latest book from the Basher Science series investigates the unseen world of microbes. Basher's distinctive style presents key microbes as characters with their own voice and personality.Microbiol

This latest book from the Basher Science series investigates the unseen world of microbes. Basher's distinctive style presents key microbes as characters with their own voice and personality.Microbiol

Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering. Meet the world’s toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst lear