This small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring collection of loving kindness meditations for adults and children to practise together. Young readers can discover loving kindness meditations and how to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child's imagination while the simple words of the meditation can be read out loud, helping to develop listening, speaking, and comprehension skills. Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Bright Sparks Loving Kindness is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little one in your life to the benefits of meditation and the art of mindfulness.
The mindful breathing book that every Bright Spark's bookshelf needs. This small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring collection of breathing exercises for adults and children to practise together. Young readers can discover breathwork and how to bring calm to their lives. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child's imagination while the simple instructions can be read out loud, helping to develop listening, speaking, and comprehension skills. Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Bright Sparks Peaceful Mind is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little one in your life to the benefits of breathwork and the art of mindfulness.
Not only do these sun-soaked islands boast beautiful beaches, stunning coastline and the warm azure waters of the Mediterranean, but also an exceptionally rich history and culture evident in the ancient temples, medieval castles and Baroque churches scattered across Malta and Gozo. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Malta and Gozo with absolute ease.Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Malta and Gozo into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best temples and ancient sites, places to eat and festivals. You'll discover:-Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week-Detailed Top 10 lists of Malta and Gozo's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the Grand Master's Palace, St -John's Co-Cathedral, Mnajdra and Hagar Qim Temples, Mdina and Rabat, Birgu, Marsaxlokk, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, the Citadel, Dwerja and Comino-Malta and Gozo's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, dining, and sightseeing-Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's activities and things to do for free -A laminated pull-out map of Malta and Gozo, plus six colour area maps-Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe-A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the moveDK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.
Discover artisanal, unprocessed recipes from around the world - that just happen to be plant-based. To many, the vegan movement is a thing of novelty that might pass us by sooner or later. But long before the advent of veganism, plant-based cooking was already essential to most cultures.With 100 naturally vegan recipes from across the globe - from fluffy Keralan pancakes to lemony Turkish koftesi - Julius explores classic home-cooking techniques and dishes that champion simple, sustainable ingredients.Naturally Vegan is as much about balancing flavours as it is about making nutrient-rich meals. It's a reflection on treading lightly on the Earth, slowing down, and taking pleasure in process. Above all, it's a celebration of traditional plant-based food, of eating and cooking in tune with nature.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that's transforming our world today. We can run from it, or we can understand it and use it to reimagine a more innovative and inclusive future. This author introduces the topic for kids and grownups, providing an entry point to make better sense of the power and possibilities of AI. Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups.
A beautiful dollhouse book featuring illustrated scenes and press-out objects from the famous period rooms at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in five opulent spaces with this chic, illustrated doll's house book that brings to life the period rooms at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Shelter under the pagoda in a Chinese-inspired garden while admiring exotic plants, explore an 18th century parlour, and admire a lavishly decorated Gilded-age dressing room all while learning about the history of these spaces and the fascinating objects within them. Then, pop out and play with stylish furniture from incense burners to dressing tables, and bring the scenes to life. Perfect for doll's house and crafting fans of all ages, The Met Paper Dollhouse is the ideal way to recreate the magic of The Met's beloved period rooms and build your own dream historical spaces!
My Big Book of Phonics is a one-stop visual reference book for children aged 4-7. Each page is packed full of fun illustrations of words that include the target sound for children to point to and sound out. Mouth placement photos help guide pronunciation and handy illustrated mnemonics - such as an s-shaped snake for s - help children remember the letter shapes and their corresponding sounds. Decodable or easy-to-read words are also included in word banks for children to practise blending sounds and reading aloud, and to help boost their spelling and vocabulary. This book also includes a sound chart, introductory pages full of information about phonics for parents and caregivers, and a glossary. Covers all the main target sounds included in the curriculum for children aged 4-7.
This teacher guide is an essential resource for using the Phonic Books Catch-up range for intervention sessions with older readers. This guide designed for teachers provides an overview of phonics, including explanations of key phonic concepts, terms and methodologies; an overview of the Phonic Books programme; assessment; and guidance for pronunciation and teaching of high-frequency words. There are also structured lesson plans for varying amounts of time. These plans are full of engaging and effective activities which are easy to implement. This phonics catch-up teacher guide features: A time-saving guide for teachers to help with lesson planning and preparation. Teaching material aimed at children aged 9-12. Jargon-busting explanations and step-by-step easily implemented lessons, especially for anyone new to teaching phonics. Activities included, such as word building and word chains, that will engage pupils and implement previously taught skills. This guide conveniently breaks down each lesson into five main sections: Revision, Preparation, Application, Consolidation and Tracking Progress. This enables each lesson to meet the phonics requirements, as well as more general literacy requirements and ensures pupils are concurrently learning how to read for meaning from the start. What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in publishing decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
This teacher guide is an essential resource for using Dandelion Launchers and Dandelion Readers for children in Year 1 learning to readThis guide designed for teachers provides an overview of phonics, including explanations of key phonic concepts, terms and methodologies; an overview of the Phonic Books programme; assessment; and guidance for pronunciation and teaching of high-frequency words. There are also structured lesson plans for varying amounts of time. These plans are full of engaging and effective activities which are easy to implement. This phonics teacher guide features: A time-saving guide for teachers to help with lesson planning and preparation. Teaching material aimed at children aged 5-7. Jargon-busting explanations and step-by-step easily implemented lessons, especially for anyone new to teaching phonics. Activities included, such as word building and word chains, that will engage pupils and implement previously taught skills. This guide conveniently breaks down each lesson into five main sections: Revision, Preparation, Application, Consolidation and Tracking Progress. This enables each lesson to meet the phonics requirements, as well as more general literacy requirements and ensure pupils are concurrently learning how to read for meaning from the start. What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read by understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in publishing decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
This teacher guide is an essential resource for using Dandelion Launchers and Dandelion Readers for children in Reception learning to readThis guide designed for teachers provides an overview of phonics, including explanations of key phonic concepts, terms and methodologies; an overview of the Phonic Books programme; assessment; and guidance for pronunciation and teaching of high-frequency words. There are also structured lesson plans for varying amounts of time. These plans are full of engaging and effective activities which are easy to implement. This phonics teacher guide features: A time-saving guide for teachers to help with lesson planning and preparation. Teaching material aimed at children aged 3-5. Jargon-busting explanations and step-by-step easily implemented lessons, especially for anyone new to teaching phonics. Activities included, such as word building and word chains, that will engage pupils and implement previously taught skills. This guide conveniently breaks down each lesson into five main sections: Revision, Preparation, Application, Consolidation and Tracking Progress. This enables each lesson to meet the phonics requirements, as well as more general literacy requirements and ensure pupils are concurrently learning how to read for meaning from the start. What is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read through understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in publishing decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
Discover the epic history of human exploration and migration, and the stories of fearless pioneers the world over, with this stunning tour of history - map by map.Charting everything from the movement of early Homo species out of Africa some 50,000 years ago to the astonishing voyages of Polynesian sailors across the Pacific from 4,000 BCE, and from the California Gold Rush to the Race for Space, entries explain the movements of people and cultures who set off into the unknown - in search of adventure or a better life.Specially commissioned maps show the key driving factors of each journey, and why certain routes were chosen over others - whether due to climate, terrain, or territory - while stunning contemporary examples offer fascinating insights into the unique world-views and political motivations of the people who commissioned them, and the cartographers who created them.The voyages of history's greatest explorers - from Zheng He to Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo - are brought to vivid life with accompanying photos, illustrations, and original artefacts, along with recent missions to chart the depths of the oceans and the surface of Mars. And entries also explore the experiences of established indigenous groups and the impact of settler populations.Packed with fascinating detail and bursting with lavish illustrations, Exploration: Map by Map is a must-have title for anyone who loves maps, history, or the pioneering spirit.
Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of 12 books in the Phonic Books Get Out of the Game series, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension linked to the Get Out of the Game series.
From the vast Sahara desert to the smallest European cities, and with over 65 maps using the latest digital mapping, the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition brings you the Earth in more detail than ever before. The Essential World Atlas 9th Edition is the indispensable guide to our fascinating planet, mapping the political and physical world, the global economy, time zones, population, languages, climate, region, and global conflict with information, photographs, and diagrams, Explore data profiles of each country with detailed facts, key statistics and time zones from across the globe. Delve further into the geography of our planet with a full index of over 20,000 entries, making the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition the perfect reference for business, home or school.Previous edition ISBN 9781409366096
Learn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer. Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of water resistance; and how you can apply this knowledge to streamline your technique and achieve your training goals. - Each swim stroke is anatomised so you can analyse and adapt your stroke to swim smarter. - Full-spectrum training programmes - for all abilities and goals - combine drills, speed work, and endurance with dry land conditioning routines targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and aerobic intensity. - All the latest scientific insights explained, including optimum nutrition, the importance of sleep hygiene, and techniques for mental resilience, to questions around wetsuits and open water swimming. Whether you're swimming simply for relaxation, competing for a club, training for a distance badge or triathlon, or planning to explore the oceans, Science of Swimming will support you both in and out of the water.
Step into the fairy-tale world of Disney's amazing princesses! Jump into adventures with Moana, dance with Cinderella at the ball, and join Jasmine on her magic carpet ride!Now updated with Moana and Raya, turn the pages of this enchanting guide to follow the wonderful tales of the Disney Princesses. From Tiana and Merida to Belle and Ariel, follow their captivating stories, meet their friends and foes, find out fun facts, and feast your eyes on beautiful pictures from these magical worlds.The Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide is perfect for young fans to learn more about their favourite characters.(c) 2024 Disney
"How do you travel in style across the galaxy?""What do aliens really look like?""What is the Fermi paradox and why should we care about it?"Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young bad folks-in-training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space. At the Supervillain Academy, readers will learn about the solar system, galaxies, the universe, and, most importantly, the answer to the question "Are we really alone?". Perfect for fans of Kay's Marvellous Medicine and the Horrible Histories series, Astrophysics for Supervillains: The Great Alien Hunt is the second book of the Supervillain Academy series that will have curious kids keen to get to school on time!
Mix and match your next crochet project with over 150 modern granny square designs.These aren't your granny's granny squares. Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 150 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, festive favourites, and spring floralsTextured effects including puffs, bobbles, and laceworkOver 50 3D motif designs including animals, characters, and objects including stars, spaceships, rainbows, and pumpkinsEvery square is designed to be worked up at the same size, making it easy to mix and match to create your own unique items, or follow the suggested combinations to make themed blankets, cushions, and more. You can even design your own granny squares using mosaic and bobble stitches, so you can crochet projects that are truly unique to you and your loved ones. And, once you've crocheted your squares, you'll learn how to join and edge them to create a neat finish.Whether you're creating a playful baby blanket, a statement cardigan, or a colour-block scarf, The Granny Square Book is packed with everything you need to crochet your next project - one square at a time.
An international bestseller, How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way adapts Montessori teachings for easy use at home.Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and intellectual milestones from birth to age six with activity checklists, and encourage development through proven child-centred teaching methods.This edition has been updated to include the latest child development research, advice about screen time in the digital age and a contemporary approach to cultural education.How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way shows parents how to bring the teachings of Montessori into their home to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children with clear and concise instruction.
What do you like doing at the park? What do you do before you go to bed? Let's take a look at things we do during the day, count objects, name colours, and say lots of words!Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to spot things they might see or use in their daily routines in this engaging photographic word book. Babies and toddlers will enjoy choosing what to eat for lunch, counting pet kittens, finding red things and green things in the garden, and pretending to wash in the bath!Inviting and educational, this first word book is filled with delightful objects. Clear labels accompany the objects so your little one can sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This interactive book is perfect for you and your child to share, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills.The book's sturdy board pages are ideal for babies and toddlers, while the bright picture tabs take them straight to their favourite busy day page.
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 famous for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club - a network of kids around the world who love 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, a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. Tess shows Jamie her favourite place - a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. They go through a tunnel at the back and discover some dinosaur footprints. When they walk along them, the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous, too - they'll definitely need help from Dinosaur Club...In this fun, action-packed adventure, Jamie and Tess meet the hungry herbivore Edmontosaurus (ed-MONT-oh-SORE-us) and get caught in a stampede!
Go beyond the music with The Taylor Book, the most comprehensive exploration of Taylor Swift - giving her stratospheric career the depth it deserves.From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. Featuring studio albums alongside iconic outfits, music videos, muses, trailblazing re-records... everything that die-hard fans need to know about is right here.Packed with in-depth text, infographics, original illustrations and photos, The Taylor Book threads Taylor lore (from the vault) with fascinating explorations of her exceptional lyrics and glimpses into the life of the woman behind the Grammys. It's a comprehensive almanac of all things Taylor and the last word on a groundbreaking career that's a perfect companion for all Swifties, aged 9 to 89.
Let's discover the world of oceans and the animals that live in them!Step into the watery world and learn about sharks, whales, and more in this colourful ocean book. From birds found on the seashore to reptiles that live under the waves, babies and toddlers will love learning all about oceans.Inviting and educational, the colour-themed pages are filled with all sorts of delightful objects and amazing animals. Bright and colourful photographs illustrate each word, with easy-to-read labels so your little one can sound out the words with you. This interactive book encourages children to find things on the page, learn colours, and practise counting. It delivers a rounded early learning and reading experience, which helps your little one develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills.The book has strong board pages made especially for young children. The chunky tabs along the top and side are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Pre-schoolers will quickly recognize the picture on the tab, which will take them straight to their favourite topic.
The Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity.The Moon Book is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture.Entries explore theories for the Moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, its influence on the calendar systems and methods of navigation of early societies, its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre, the incredible story of the first Moon landings, and much more. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring to life the rich history of lunar observation and exploration.The last chapter of the book offers extensive coverage of NASA's Artemis mission to return astronauts to the lunar landscape in 2026, paving the way for future missions to Mars. Additionally, the book includes a guide to observing the Moon, complete with annotated maps and illustrated profiles of key features such as Tycho crater and the Sea of Tranquility.Straddling science, culture, and history across the globe, The Moon Book is a captivating and richly informative celebration.
A fantastic selection of facts and, of course, lots and lots of stickers, to keep children entertained for hours. Did you know that there are sharks that swim near humans, sharks that could fit in the palm of your hand, and even sharks that are a pale pink colour? This exciting, fact-filled and interactive encyclopaedia has all the shark information that children will love sinking their teeth into.From the mighty Great White to the graceful Hammerhead, children will love discovering everything there is to know about these underwater creatures, finding the right stickers to complete every page, and even creating their own stories with the scenery pages in the back of the book.With more than 600 stickers, children will have plenty to choose from, to use in the book and to stick elsewhere, too. Whether they're creating their own underwater scenes or adding stickers to their collection, this sticker book promises hours of educational fun.
Have you got a plant problem and don't know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need.Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis - and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment.Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.
Often we see animals that live independently and thrive on their own, but what about those who need a helping hand? Discover a whole host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare.Explore symbiotic relationships between corals and their bacteria, "bands of brothers" within particular species of big cats, and even cross-species alliances between birds and badgers that are hungry for a shared meal! Get acquainted with unexpected animal teams around the world, and find out how these groups thrive in the wild as they defend, feed, and plot with each other in order to survive. Presenting these unpredictable discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination.Animal Partnerships is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.
Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures!From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers, oceans, plants, forests, and more. Every page is packed with jaw-dropping numerical facts and stats that will have you memorizing them in no time. You'll get the figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, wild weather, and much more. Did you know that 2,000 new plant species are discovered every year? Or that the charge carried by a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, at 30,000°C (54,000°F)? As you number-crunch your way around the world, you'll discover a range of amazing facts - from corals and crystals to the immensity of oceans, rivers, volcanoes and forests.This fantastic book is a treasure trove of data, filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about our planet!
Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts at the RHS.Keep your garden in top shape with the RHS's guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear artworks and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and also more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order.Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organised by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialised techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.
Fill your garden with beautiful plants for next-to-nothingDo you long to grow your own plants from scratch? This complete guide from the experts at the RHS will teach you how to propagate every type of plant.If you're a thrifty gardener who wants more plants for free, then this book is perfect for you! From fruit trees and ornamental shrubs to exotic orchids and succulents, get all the info you need to propagate 1,500+ garden plants.Crammed with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials and clear advice, ranging from straightforward and simple to more in-depth and challenging. The rating system in the plant-by-plant A-Z dictionaries provides you with a quick reference to the relative ease or difficulty of each method of propagation.How long do your seedlings need to germinate? What makes a healthy stem cutting? How do you know what type of rootstock to use when grafting plants? Find out the answer to these questions and more in the most comprehensive guide to propagating plants ever published.
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