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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about scientists' different days, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Scientist is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop their knowledge of the scientific world as they learn about what scientists do and how they do it - from snowy wastes to hi-tech laboratories!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the work scientists do in a day to help us understand our world - and beyond!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a pilot, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Pilot is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop their knowledge of the world as they learn about what pilots do. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about pilots' days spent taking to the skies!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a doctor, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Doctor is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through learning about what doctors do. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about doctors' days - and how they help us to stay fit and healthy!

Dive in and explore our planet's incredible range of waterways, from rivers and canals to lakes and the great open oceans. Aligned with the IB PYP, Cambridge Primary, and the English National Curriculum, this book is the perfect support in learning all about the water on Earth. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including the water cycle, oceans, rivers, and lakes. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics, and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about water and its importance to our planet. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Wonderful Waterways is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

These short stories bring to life some of the world's deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them. HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852The Lions of Tsavo, 1898Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10-14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it's facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring. The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Animal Attacks focuses on multiple suffixes. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone, allowing them to become fluent independent readers.

When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn't know if he'll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again...This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10-14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it's facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring. The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: San Francisco Earthquake 1906 focuses on common prefixes and verb suffixes. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone, allowing them to become fluent independent readers.

Explore the world's most fascinating historical and contemporary buildings, from ancient pyramids to hi-tech skyscrapers, in this essential guide to architecture.Buildings that Changed History gives you an overview of the history of architecture from the ancient world to the present day. It takes you on guided tours of more than 50 masterpieces of every architectural style, from the Great Pyramid of Giza to Chartres Cathedral, Sydney Opera House, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Each building is analysed visually. CGI cutaway artworks peel away roofs and walls to reveal the bones of the building, and close-up photographs home in on details of style.Buildings that Changed History takes a truly global look at both historical and contemporary architecture. It shows you how to "read" buildings and work out when they were constructed. What is the difference between a Doric and an Ionic column? How does a flying buttress work? Why do concrete balconies appear to float in thin air? You will find the answers here, along with a wealth of intriguing stories about the patrons, builders, and architects who made each architectural masterpiece possible.Reading Buildings that Changed History is like being taken on a personal tour by a guide who shows you exactly what to look at.

Cami is heading off on the trip of a lifetime - she's joining her mum, Dr. Evangeline Suarez, at an ancient Maya city in Yucatan State, Mexico. The only snag? She'll also be babysitting her two younger brothers. When the boys go missing and she potentially stumbles on the find of the century, can she pull the pieces of an ancient mystery together to save her brothers and save the day? Navigate the paths of grit, resilience, and initiative... What will you decide?Exciting, high-interest topics make these books page turners for kids, keeping them reading, and giving them agency, as they control the story narrative based on their own high-stakes choices - all while learning character-building skills and principles. Children will love the funny and irresistibly page-turning narrative, and will want to revisit this book time and time again to choose the multiple different paths through the adventures. Through reaching a series of desirable outcomes or teachable moments, they'll practise making decisions, and learn about the consequences of choices. Survival and success is up to them!A section at the back of the book explores the target character traits and includes a series of questions for discussion.

Twins Tami and Sam have been celebrating their birthday together at Fantastic Frank's Fun Park for years, but this birthday is different. This is the year they turn teen and Tami wants to organise the ultimate best-ever birthday palooza. But it turns out Tami and Sam have very different ideas on what makes the perfect party. Can they find a compromise before it's too late? Navigate the paths of collaboration, creativity and resourcefulness... What will you decide?Exciting, high-interest topics make these books page turners for kids, keeping them reading, and giving them agency, as they control the story narrative based on their own high-stakes choices - all while learning character-building skills and principles. Children will love the funny and irresistibly page-turning narrative, and will want to revisit this book time and time again to choose the multiple different paths through the adventures. Through reaching a series of desirable outcomes or teachable moments, they'll practise making decisions, and learn about the consequences of choices. Survival and success is up to them!A section at the back of the book explores the target character traits and includes a series of questions for discussion.

Join Izuku Midoriya, All Might, and the heroes and villains from the hit series My Hero Academia in this sticker book. Packed with more than 1,000 stickers! Explore the corridors of U.A. High School, discover the Paranormal Liberation Front's devious plans, check out cool character outfits, and learn about unusual Quirks. Find out what it means to be the greatest hero with this fun activity book.

Our planet supports an abundance of life - discover the beauty and wonder of its biodiversity, from forest floors to backyard ponds!Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about the biodiversity of our planet. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including an explanation of biodiversity and an exploration of plant and animal life in different environments. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Beautiful Biodiversity is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Discover the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world and their importance to the geography and environment around them. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about life on and around the Great Lakes. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including the characteristics of each lake, the history of the Great Lakes and why they are so important. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, The Great Lakes is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Traverse the vast ranges and peaks that shape our planet - from towering fold mountains, to deep underwater mountains in the ocean! Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about different mountains and how they are formed. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including what plate tectonics are and an exploration of different types of mountains across the world. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Mountains is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Curiosity meets cartography in this brilliant book of maps.Perfect for trivia lovers and map geeks of all ages, Maptastic! is an extraordinary collection of the most unusual, beautiful, and thought-provoking maps you've ever seen.Explore ingenious infographic maps that turn data into captivating visual stories. Delve into the wonders of science with maps on geology, climate, astronomy, and nature, and find out how the world's worst maps led to some of the greatest discoveries of history.

Discover the magic of Frozen with 5 pop-up surprises!Explore the enchanting kingdom of Arendelle inside this pop-up board book, where young fans of Frozen can play peekaboo with Sven and Kristoff, join Anna as she searches for Olaf, and see Elsa's ice palace expanding from the snow.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they'll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each character, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Frozen will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.(c)Disney

Have you ever wondered how big a Wookiee is? Or how long a Wampa's claws are? Could you hold Yoda's lightsaber in your hand, or face down Darth Vader? And are baby Porgs really as cute as they look? Discover the actual size of these and other surprising characters, creatures, droids and objects from the Star Wars galaxy. (c) and (TM) 2024 LUCASFILM LTD

See science as you've never seen it beforeThe new edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia: Science! has a ground-breaking visual approach to science, using awesome illustrations to show biology, chemistry, and physics in the world around us. Incredible computer-generated images pack the pages to reveal and explain science, including looking inside a cell, pulling apart the ever-present electronics in our lives to see how they work, showing how ships stay afloat, and examining the forces that hold the Universe together. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Science! covers all the key core science subjects, but with an inventive visual approach to draw in curious young minds. All the essential information is there in easy-to-read text, together with additional fun facts, and brought to life with amazing 3D illustrations that look inside the anatomy of a blue whale, zoom into a molecule of water, and out of the Solar System. Part of DK's hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this new edition is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.

An awesome encounter with the wonders of the Universe. This is a cosmic treasure trove of spectacular photographs that captures space as you've never seen it before. Mind-blowing new images made possible by the latest technology can now take us to the heart of the Universe - from swirling dust devils on Mars, to emerging stars in nebulas, supermassive storms on Jupiter, as well as galaxies, comets, asteroids, and much more. Every spread features a magnificent celestial body alongside fascinating and informative text that brings to life the wonder of outer space. Additional facts and comparisons provide readers with key information at a glance. Astronomical! is the perfect gift to inspire young stargazers and astronomers.

No-one delivers one-liners quite like Noel and Liam Gallagher. Ahead of the hugely anticipated Oasis reunion tour, relive the funniest insights, insults, arguments and everything in between from the biggest mouths in Brit Pop.From snide asides by Noel..."[Liam is] like a man with a fork in a world of soup""I liked [my mum]... until she gave birth to Liam."... to positive affirmations and advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle from Liam..."I suppose I do get sad, but not for too long. I just look in the mirror and go, `What a f***ing good-looking f*** you are.` And then I brighten up!""Rock stars exercising? I don't think it's right. You either got it or you ain't."

Study the human body, from hearts to hiccups, with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Human Body for children aged 5-7.Find out what makes us go, from the end of our nose to the tips of our toes. Learn about how the brain works, sending messages around the body, and how we breath, filling our lungs with air. Plus, with activities such as 'Brain Maze' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

The ultimate guide to quilting, from the first cut to the final stitch.A well-made quilt is a work of art - and with The Quilting Book, you will have everything you need to create your own masterpiece. This essential guide contains over 150 fully illustrated step-by-step techniques that break down the process and make it easy to achieve a stunning finish.Discover how to quilt both by hand and using a sewing machine, and try out specialities including English paper piecing, puff quilts, and appliqué. The book features 12 projects, alongside a gallery of over 75 pattern block designs that you can use to build your own designs.Whether you're curious about quilting but don't know where to start, or an accomplished quilter looking for a handy reference as you build on your skills, The Quilting Book makes it easy to design and create quilts that will be loved for a lifetime.

Discover how maps are essential to finding our way around the world. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about maps and how they help us to understand the world around us. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how to use maps to locate places and recognise their human and physical characteristics. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Place and Time: Mapping our World is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Journey around the world to discover the rich and diverse ecosystems that make up our beautiful planet-from tropical rainforests, to sun-drenched savannas, to vibrant coral reefs. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about habitats and environments. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including exploring the features of tropical rainforests, hot and cold deserts, and savannas. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about ecosystems across Earth. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Essential Ecosystems is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this delightful book for little ones.Rosie Reindeer wants to go outside to play in the snow. But who can she find to join her and where is her sledge? Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to play peekaboo with Parker Polar Bear, Peter Penguin, Harry Husky, and Sophie Seal as they get ready to have fun in the snow. Rosie Reindeer finds each of her friends, she wraps up warm, puts on her favourite red wellies, and goes outside. Now it's time for Rosie Reindeer's friends to find her!The lively, read-aloud rhymes in this book encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages and lifting the flaps to find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly winter friends.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Reindeer will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet-from deep ocean trenches, to vast plateaus, to the highest mountains on Earth!Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about the natural features of our planet. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how fossil fuels, volcanoes, and mountains are formed and how natural hazards occur. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, while covering key information about a range of landforms. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Look at these Landforms! is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Know your -able from your -ness and your -in from your -un to unlock the secret world of words. Every day, flip the page and discover a new, beautifully illustrated morpheme. Ideal for front of class interventions or small group instruction, Where Words Come From Morpheme-a-Day breaks down key morphemes and provides activity ideas to build and develop students' knowledge. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Know your -able from your -ness and your in- from your un- to unlock the secret world of words. As an accompanying product, this photocopiable activity book can be used to expand on and practise the prefixes, suffixes and root words learnt in Where Words Come From. These activities include a mix of games and comprehension activities, as well as comprehensive teaching notes. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a marine biologist, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of the work marine biologists do to understand and protect all ocean life. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the work marine biologists do in a day - and what lives in the ocean!