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My Best Book Of Dinosaurs

From ferocious meat eaters to giant plant eaters, My Best Book of Dinosaurs brings this prehistoric era to life. Find out who was the biggest, who could fly, and how paleontologists put together old bones. Color illustrations and clear photography combine with fact-filled text reveal how the dinosaurs lived . . . and died. An infomation-packed book that is a gripping introduction to the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Imagine You Were There... Sailing On The Mayflower

The Imagine You Were There... series celebrates events that changed the world and the people who made them happen. November 2019 sees the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Mayflower, with its cargo of pilgrim families, on the shores of Massachusetts. Sailing on the Mayflower celebrates this milestone by helping readers imagine what it was like to actually be there. Fully illustrated, the book charts the voyage of the pilgrims from England via Holland, and chronicles their arrival in American and the founding of the Plymouth Colony. The book includes first-hand accounts of the voyage and early settler life, with the difficulties it brought. It also looks at the experiences of settlers in other parts of the world, and at some of the same issues that are relevant to modern-day immigrants.

Sports Star In Training

Step into the running shoes of an athlete!

Learn all about athletics, the skills you need to be successful, how to choose the sport that suits you best, the training you have to undergo and how to be fit and healthy. Have you got what it takes to be an athlete in training?

Packed with bite-size information and fun facts about the life of an athlete, Sportstar in Training will tell you all about athletics and the different sports involved, training programs and exercises, how to look after your body, which are the best foods to eat and what kind of equipment and clothing you will need.

Simple tasks will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Do you know where your Achilles heel is? Can you check your pulse? How do you train and prepare for an important competition? Take a look inside to find out!

US Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary

The Kingfisher Illustrated Pocket Dictionary is an essential tool for reference, for building dictionary skills, or just for plain browsing. It was compiled by an experienced lexicographer with the assistance with a team of highly qualified consultants, and has now been comprehensively revised for a new generation of children.

Wow! Look What Vehicles Can Do!

Did you know that the first train reached a top speed of only 5 miles per hour, that helicopters are also called whirlybirds, and that some submarines can stay underwater for months at a time? Learn more surprising facts in this lively and fascinating picture book all about vehicles.

Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say "Wow!"over and over again.

Wheels: Cars, Cogs, Carousels, And Other Things That Spin

Discover how wheels make the world go round! This fact-packed book takes young readers on a colorful journey through the subject of wheels of all kinds, from Roman chariots to driverless cars, via roller coasters, cogs and gears, monster trucks, and much more.

Find out about wheels that whiz you around at fairgrounds, how to ride downhill on a penny-farthing, and why wheels can even help you decorate your bedroom!

With Fatti Burke's quirky and colorful illustrations, Wheels is a wonderful journey of discovery.

Coder In Training

Step into the shoes of a coder! Learn all about coding using Scratch and other programs, discover what skills you need to code and how you can use your coding knowledge to create your very own website. Have you got what it takes to be a coder in training?

Packed with bite-size information and fun facts about the life of a coder, Coder in Training will tell you all about coding, computer programs, video games, website design and the software you need to use.

Simple tasks will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Do you know how to use Scratch? Can you check and debug your program? How do you set up a new web page? Take a look inside to find out!

Firefighter In Training

Do you have what it takes to become a real firefighter? Packed with bitesize information, Firefighter In Training will teach you all about first aid, fighting fires, rescuing people and animals from difficult places, and much more! Complete simple tasks to get real, hands-on experience while you explore how to keep people safe and learn how to think like a firefighter. Can you help to put out a fire? Or know what to do if a person is trapped up high? Or even perform first aid when people need help? Look inside to find out! Kingfisher's In Training series encourages children to get excited about STEAM subjects and the incredible jobs linked to them. From firefighter to vet, kids can learn about the skills and know-how needed to do one of these amazing jobs.

My Best Book of Sharks

My Best Book of Sharks looks at the life cycles, habitats, and amazing diversity of these deadly predators. From the frilly-mouthed wobbegong that hides on the seabed, to the whale shark--a gentle giant who eats the tiniest prey. This book has everything a shark fan would ever want to know!

Vet In Training

Do you have what it takes to become a real vet? Packed with bitesize information, Vet In Training will teach you all about animals and how to care for them.

Complete simple tasks to get real, hands-on experience while you explore all the different kinds of vet jobs and learn how to help animals stay healthy. Can you spot the poorly lion in the wildlife park? Or tell when a dog is happy or sad? Or even discover how to give a turtle a bath? Look inside to find out!

Kingfisher's In Training series encourages children to get excited about STEAM subjects and the incredible jobs linked to them. From vet to engineer, kids can learn about the skills and know-how needed to do one of these amazing jobs.

My Best Book of Spaceships

My Best Book of Spaceships introduces young readers to the amazing variety of spacecraft past, present, and ready to blast off into the future. From the first steps on the Moon, to life on a space station--this book has everything an aspiring young astronaut would ever want to know!

Wow! Birds

Which bird can fly backwards? How do penguins keep warm? Does an ostrich really bury it's head in the sand? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring dancing, hooting, running and pecking birds.

Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say "Wow!"over and over again.

Little Rabbits' First Numbers: Learn First Numbers With The Little Rabbits

Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker's inquisitive little rabbits as they make new discoveries. Simple scenes involving sorting, counting, and matching activity combined with playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.

My Best Book Of Volcanoes

Witness the power of an active volcano, learn the history of dormant volcanoes, and explore the volcanoes due to erupt at any moment . . .

Volcanoes are all around the world, from under the sea to outer space. Readers can discover how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and the different types of volcanoes.

My Best Book Of Rocks And Fossils

Pack up your gear and get ready to go on a dig. Whether it's iron ore, dazzling gemstones, or a prehistoric creature preserved in amber, exciting discoveries await budding paleontologists and geologists in this informative book. Large and detailed full-color spreads, complemented by clear, concise text unearth the mysteries of rocks, crystals, minerals, and fossils--how they are formed, where they are found, and how they are used. Includes an illustrated glossary and an index to sharpen the young reader's reference skills.

My Best Book Of Whales And Dolphins

My Best Book of Whales and Dolphins looks at the life cycles, habitats, and amazing diversity of these underwater mammals. It helps readers understand the differences between these marine creatures, and offers insights into their ability to communicate and their migration patterns. From the largest animal on Earth--the blue whale-- to the bottlenose dolphin with its permanent grin, this book has everything a wildlife fan would ever want to know about whales and dolphins!

The Germ Lab

An entertaining and comprehensive telling of diseases, infections, plagues and pandemics for young readers. The Germ Lab features case histories of specific epidemics and pandemics, including COVID-19, 'eyewitness' accounts from the rats, flies, ticks, and creepy-crawlies who spread the most deadly viruses, plus plenty of fascinating facts and figures on the biggest and worst afflictions. Illustrated throughout with brilliantly entertaining artworks and fun characters, you'll be entertained by a secret war room showing the war on germs, a rogues' gallery highlighting the worst offenders, the very deadliest diseases examined under the microscope, and much more.

The Curious Book Of Lists: 263 Fun, Fascinating And Fact-Filled Lists

Do you want to know about eight of the world s deadliest snakes, forty-nine countries without a coastline and five fearless female warriors?

Then look no further because The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists from around the world, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, presidential pets, dizzying mountain peaks, super-fast animals and what not to mention at a donkey s house.

With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

First Animal Picture Atlas

Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. An adorable penguin-shaped bookmark takes young readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game.

Large, colorful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales, and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.

What's In The Picture?: Take A Closer Look At Over 20 Famous Paintings

A fun way to learn about art! This simple, engaging introduction to art combines superb reproductions of an imaginative selection of artworks by artists ranging from Rousseau and Seurat to Lowry and Van Gogh.

With beautifully pitched text supported by friendly cartoon-style illustrations, What's in the Picture? invites young children to search for particular objects or other detail in the paintings displayed. Further questions encourage children to examine each artwork and to explain, very simply, what is happening in the pictures.

Basher Basics: Space Exploration: It Is Rocket Science!

From the best-selling and compelling Basher, comes a book that shines its light into out-of-this-world beings who make the universe tick.

Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing space exploration, from the pioneering space crafts and equipment known as 'Space Aces' that have been used to delve into deep-space exploration to the scientists known as 'The Outerplanetary Mob' that have not only taken voyages to space and back but have contributed to our understanding of the universe. Space Exploration is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science - a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern space.

The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia

There is an amazing diversity of life on Earth, from microscopic organisms to giant redwoods and blue whales, and on every part of Earth's surface from tropical rain forests to dark ocean depths. The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia is an authoritative, beautifully-illustrated guide to the living world and all its flora and fauna. Features brand new photography and comprehensive text updates by expert Camilla de la Bedoyere.

My Best Book Of Trains

Trains are a topic of endless fascination for young readers, from the powerful engine to the charming caboose and everything in-between. With accessible text, information that goes beyond the basics, and a small format that's perfect for little hands, The Best Book of Trains covers everything about the history of the rail--a perfect, affordable take along for young train lovers on the go.

Wild City: Meet The Animals Who Share Our City Spaces

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces--from bears to bats, penguins to opossums--and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare.

Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Alexandria, Singapore, and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature spreads take a closer look at the animals, showing how some wander in plain sight while others hide away in our homes, and we meet wildlife heroes from around the world--ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make our wild neighbors feel welcome.

Lyrical and factual text written by the award-winning Ben Hoare is perfectly complemented by Lucy Rose's stunning illustrations. The beautiful cityscapes are full of detail with something new to discover with every look.

Wow! Look What Birds Can Do!

Which bird can fly backward? How do penguins keep warm? Does an ostrich really bury it's head in the sand? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring dancing, hooting, running and pecking birds.

Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say Wow!over and over again.