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Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist – they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats.This cutting-edge book, which is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more – revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them. From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history. With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects

Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to get to grips with grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to work out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay? Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language.Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun, and help develop an understanding that can be applied to school studies. Annotated texts complement concise, practical guidance to support students in developing sound analytical and writing skills. The carefully selected reading recommendations will inspire reading for pleasure, while clear links between topics will ensure that students not only understand language techniques but know how to apply them effectively.How to be Good at En

Explore the epic Star Wars saga through incredible cross-sectionsMore than 100 magnificent artworks bring the vehicles of Star Wars to life. New cross-sections, amazing detail, and comprehensive text

David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science.From the interior of an atom to t

Could I have a pet dinosaur? Why did T. rex have such short arms? What can we learn from dinosaur poo?Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about dinosaurs in DK's newest dinosaur

Winner of the Best Book category Creative Play Awards 2016.This superb LEGO® building book inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways and enjoy LEGO fun every day of the year.Fe

You may not realize it, but maths controls just about everything in our world.From cracking codes to winning game shows, from predicting comets to solving crimes, this unique book reveals where our mo

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary is a 200 page definitive guide to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, revealing the characters, creatures, droids, locations, and technology from

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the wo

This illustrated book for children shows you how things work. Look inside the human body, explore the magic of Venice, and take a tour around a movie studio - and much more!Part of a unique series tha

Journey back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, menacing pterosaurs patrolled the skies, and the seas were filled with awesome reptiles.See every type of prehistoric animal

Get ready for a bedtime adventure!Turn off your screen and wind down with a bedtime build and storybook. Choose and build one of eight LEGO® mini models, then read the story. Tomorrow, choose a new ad

Want a baking book filled with mouth-watering recipes that you will actually want to bake? This cookbook is perfect for all teen bakers, whether you're a baking novice or you can ice cupcakes in your

Are you a budding scientist, engineer, or inventor?This children's book will unlock your inner maker through 18 amazing step-by-step science projects, from an automatic night light to your own remote-

Meet famous explorers and adventurers in this exciting non-fiction storybook for children. Venture into steaming jungles in search of lost temples, fight off frostbite in the Arctic, and blast off int

Spin into the action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO®!Meet the skilled ninja and their loyal teach, Master Wu, the Sons of Garmadon and the ninja's fearsome dragons.Explore the secrets of NINJAGO City,

From the vast polar ice caps to windswept mountains and frozen seas, come face to face with one of Earth's greatest resources: ice.Packed with stunning CGIs, illustrations, and photography, Ice will t

Introduce children to LEGO® DUPLO® and farmyard animals with this charming story book and bricks for a 'my first duck' LEGO DUPLO model. Meet the farmer, explore his farm and join the cows, pigs and s

The only science encyclopedia for children you'll ever need, with amazing photography that shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work.Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state.

From the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, this beautiful children's guide is a must-have for any budding botanist or plant lover.We can't live without plants. We need them for food, shelter, even

For little learners who want to know about the world Our world is an amazing place. It's full of rivers, mountains, forests, and too many other amazing places to count--but that's not all. There's als

The opposite of a textbook, this beautifully illustrated, descriptive encyclopedia introduces children to 100 of nature's most remarkable animals, plants, minerals, and microscopic organisms. From orc

Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas. Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigatio

Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community.From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to the Miskitu, this fully updated edition of

This simple visual guide to building computer games with the Scratch programming language makes coding a doddle for kids - and is fully updated now that Scratch 3.0 has landed!Just follow the numbered

Techy kids will getting to grips with Scratch 3.0 using this beginner's guide to coding. Difficult coding concepts become easy and fun to understand as budding programmers build their own projects usi

Planisphere and Starfinder is a practical guide to finding your way around the night sky. It demystifies astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, enabling you to find and recognize object

Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past.From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World W

Kids can take their first steps towards becoming expert computer programmers with this fully-updated guide to coding for beginners. They'll master Scratch 3.0, the brand-new version of the world's mos

Bring the world of Harry Potter to life at home with more than 50 brilliant building ideas! Conjure your own magical world with more than 50 ideas to inspire your own LEGO (R) Harry Potter (TM) models

No two pages look alike in this eye-popping children's encyclopedia. Exploring everything from amazing animals to art, this book is packed with fun facts for kids.With its unique visual approach, WOW!

Travel through the ages, year by year, in this visual history for children told on a timeline that stretches from prehistoric times to the modern day.In this updated volume, the timeline reaches 2018,

Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Lear

With an exciting activity book, more than 50 stickers, a fun travel snap game, and an inflatable globe, this travel pack is overflowing with ways to entertain children on the go.This rucksack travel s

Find your perfect job here! From social media and IT careers to jobs in architecture, hospitality, medicine, science, law, and the environment, this comprehensive and updated new edition features more

Discover the world's most incredible things that go with specially commissioned LEGO® models. Children will love learning about their favourite modes of transport, including airplanes, trains, boats,

Blast off alongside space expert Sarah Cruddas on a journey through space exploration history, from the Apollo Moon landings to mind-boggling plans for living on Mars.How did we land on the Moon? What

This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to