Discover the wonderful world of trees with this fact-packed quiz book!This amazing book welcomes you to the plant kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species of trees, ranging from the mighty Californian redwood to the ancient banyan tree. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Each tree is displayed in beautiful detail, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset of essential information - its size, location and distinguishing features alongside close-up pictures of the bark, leaves, and fruit. In no time, you'll be able to tell sycamore from silver birch, aspen from ash, and peach from plum. Discover the unique qualities of each tree, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science. You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it as the basis of a quiz with a friend? Quiz Yourself Clever: Trees of the World is packed with information on the world's most amazing trees - from those that feed us to others that drip poison - to make you an expert before you know it!
A stunning art gallery in a book, Art, Annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints.Combining stunning reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated and comprehensive selection of the finest art ever created.Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. Organized chronologically, entries cover art from all over the world, exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism. Each work is also set in its historical context, making Art, Annotated a complete overview of art history.Packed with information and full of inspiration, Art, Annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.
Astonishing images bring every corner of the Universe, from Mars to the furthest galaxies, to the printed page.Cosmos is a visually captivating journey through the Universe, and is as expansive as the Cosmos itself. It covers everything from the asteroid belt to deep space probes, the ISS to the Oort Cloud, the Big Bang to the end of the Universe, and (just about) everything in between. It presents space as humanity has never seen it before, featuring the latest images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and a wealth of new pictures that also includes panoramic views of the surface of Mars and images captured by probes that have landed for the first time on comets and asteroids.Cosmos is a tour through space, starting with the Sun and inner Solar System then moving through the outer planets and into the Milky Way and finally the realm of distant galaxies. The gorgeous images are supported by illustrations that dissect the image or explain the processes going on, such as starbirth or the workings of supermassive black holes. Throughout the book are features on the technology of space exploration, the history of astronomy, and our cultural connection to the night sky. With a clear, stylish, pared-back design, Cosmos is a perfect introduction to the wonders of the Universe for young and old astronomers alike. Make time for space time!
Jump back into the mind of Riley in Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2 with this sticker-packed book.Discover an emotional adventure in the sequel to the Oscar-winning movie Inside Out with this ultimate sticker book, featuring beautiful images and artwork. Enjoy more than 100 stickers, fun facts about all the lovable characters, and relive the exciting story of the latest Disney and Pixar film.Fun stickering activities on every page will keep kids engaged for hours, while extra stickers are provided for even more sticking fun!Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 will be released Summer 2024, starring Amy Poehler who returns as Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann, produced by Mark Nielsen, and written by Meg LeFauve.(c)Disney/Pixar 2024
Ever wondered how many moons there are in our Solar System, or the number of Olympic sports, or who the 46 US presidents were? If so, this is the book for you!Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find an intriguing array of objects, animals, lists, and artefacts from nature, science, technology, the arts, and history, which illustrate how we order, understand, and make sense of the world. Discover the 40 orders of birds, the 88 constellations, the 36 Morse Code symbols, the 118 chemical elements, the 206 bones in the human body, and much more!With its combination of attractive, timeless images and expert, engaging text, Knowledge, A Visual Compendium is perfect for children (and adults!) who are curious about the world and the lists, systems, and categories that help us understand it.
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations, in this absorbing global guideBirds are dinosaurs, with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories.This book explores both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity, spanning tiny dunnocks hiding in bushes to ostriches strong enough to knock out a lion. Articles cover a group, such as hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. Discover the bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to the myriad stories and symbolism associated with them. Packed with information, and beautiful photography and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.
Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialist experts, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups - from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforest giants, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of South East Asia - the book reveals the spectacular diversity of plants and fungi, the ecosystems they support, their symbiotic relationships with animals, and each other, and their use in everything from food to clothing and medicine.The book explores how plants and fungi grow and reproduce, and the ways they have evolved to adapt to every continent on Earth - even in the harshest of conditions - while celebrating their beauty and diversity, and telling the story of the world's more unusual and intriguing species.
Discover cheerful characters and festive fun-filled flaps on every interactive page as you and your family countdown to Christmas!There are still 24 sleeps to go until Santa comes to visit! But with 24 surprises hidden in this story, we won't be waiting long! Unwrap exciting activities, bound to get you in the festive mood, as you read along with this heart-warming wintery story. With festive friends and charming rhyming text, the countdown to the big day has never been so exciting, and will leave your little one eager to see what comes next.With so much fun on every page and 24 wonderful lift-the-flap surprises, Christmas really can be the most wonderful time of the year.
Bring the stars and planets to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book The Mysteries of the Universe. Take young readers aged 7+ on an incredible visual journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the Universe with each poster that displays an eye-catching image of a spectacular location from the night sky. From peculiar planets and distant stars to intricate galaxies, this fascinating collection of 30 posters reveals the secrets of space for young astronomers. Both children and adults will love poring over the close-up images, and deciding where to place these spectacular posters!This striking space poster book for children offers:- An engaging approach to the topic of space, using posters as a visual introduction for young learners. - 30 posters in a large, giftable book containing beautiful artwork and a corresponding description of each one. - Impressive images taken from The Mysteries of the Universe, a bestselling anthology with beautiful artwork and imagery. The Mysteries of the Universe Poster Book contains reversible posters highlighting key features and facts of our solar system and beyond. It is a perfectly curated look into the mysteries of space that have captured our imaginations for centuries, making it the ideal gift for any child who can't get enough of space.
Learn essential facts about volcanoes and earthquakes through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.What happens when a volcano erupts? Why do earthquakes hit particular places? How do tsunamis occur? Brain Booster: Volcanoes & Earthquakes covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding volcanologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with geology. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.Brain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.
Learn essential facts about the human body through interactive, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.How many bones are there in the adult human body? How do your lungs work? What happens under your skin? Brain Booster: Human Body covers all these questions and more. Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this is the perfect book to keep budding biologists and doctors-in-the-making busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the human body. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.Brain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Children learn through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore a topic. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child''s education at home.
Join Owl, Otter, and their friends on their next adventure; The Big Talent Show, in this entertaining story that builds children''s maths skills and teaches them about money.Owl, Otter, and their friends are back and this time, they're holding an epic talent show! It's free to perform, but $2 to watch. With lots of woodland friends coming to support them, Owl and Otter will need to draw on their addition and subtraction skills to make sure everyone gets their change, and more importantly, their tickets, before the show begins!Mini mathematicians will love following this dazzling adventure that gently introduces them to simple addition and subtraction skills. With a helpful glossary covering everything they've learned, this charming book shows that you''re never too young or furry to learn about money, saving and the importance of friendship.So, what are you waiting for? Let''s dive in and discover some hidden talents!
Join Bear and Bird as they journey through a winter wonderland - explore exciting peep-through pages and see what you can spot along the way! As the forest turns into snow and ice, Bear and his best friend Bird prepare for their winter sleep. But they have one last surprise for their friends. Armed with winter warmers, the curious duo and their pals set off on a snowy trail and discover all sorts of wintery secrets along the way.Children will love following Bear and Bird on their adventure through the freezing forest. Engaging "Can you spot?" panels encourage little ones to search for winter finds in the scenes, including shooting stars, snowflakes, and pine cones. There is so much to spy through intriguing, peep-through holes that lead you through the book.With captivating and comical illustrations by the popular artist and author Jonny Lambert, this book will delight 3-5 year olds and those who are already fans of Jonny''s Bear and Bird board books.
Explore the snowy scenes to find winter animals hiding under the flaps in this delightful book for little ones.What winter animals love to bound through deep snow, crunch over frozen ground, and soar through icy skies? Who prefers to hide away from the cold? Peek below snow-covered ground, under sea ice, and into cosy homes to discover what different animals get up to during the winter. Babies and toddlers will love meeting Arctic animals, before lifting the big flaps to find five more surprises popping up from the pages: a sneaky seal, a hopping hare, a hungry moose, a funny fox, and a howling wolf.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy, while the beautiful pop-up scenes will surprise and captivate curious 0-3 year olds as they guess what's hiding under each flap, and play peekaboo. And as little ones turn the sturdy board pages, they learn about nature and the wonder of winter.Ideal for interactive play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Winter will keep little ones entertained time and time again!
From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this illustrated collection contains a wide range of classic fairy tale stories we know and love.As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen, and Jack and the Beanstalk, A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some lesser-known gems, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads.Written by award-winning, bestselling children''s writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They''re presented alongside wonderful, world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.
Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world. A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus - the boy who flew too close to the Sun - to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time. Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.
Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet.From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases more than 90 of the world's most extraordinary birds. Detailed photography is paired with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information, including the size and range of each species.With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by birds. It's ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or perfect for bedtime stories.
This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about noises, colours, and objects in the busy town!Introducing My First Busy Town, an adorable tabbed board book for babies featuring a busy town for them to explore. This engaging tabbed book is packed with bright and colourful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. 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 busy board book for babies offers: - 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene on each one. - A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers. - Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds. Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to explore every page and spot things on every page. Babies and toddlers will enjoy choosing something to play on in the playground, making the noise of a fire engine, pointing to red foods at the supermarket, and flapping their arms like a parrot at the zoo! This interactive book is perfect for you and your child to read together, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. Discover new topics, people, and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colours of the rainbow with My First Colours, meet playful puppies and cuddly kittens with My First Animals, and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm.
Open the bottle on this comprehensive tasting course to discover the variety, complex history, and distinct flavours that rum has to offer. From its origins in the West Indies and its seafaring associations, rum is now distilled all over the world and its popularity as a spirit is experiencing a new rise. Ian Burrell, a passionate advocate for all things rum, reveals the spirit's long and complex history, the production, distillation, and ageing process, and the myriad flavours of this delicious drink available today. Discover who we have to thank for inventing rum, exactly how it is created from sugarcane, and how best to enjoy the different varieties, before exploring tasting notes for more than 100 global rums, and recipes for more than 30 cocktails - both classic favourites, and those with a modern twist. This all-encompassing guide to the ongoing story of rum will teach you to establish your own palate and write your own tasting notes, and will open up the world of premium and bespoke spirits for a lifetime of enjoyment.
Millions of viewers have joined the fun and learned to draw with the YouTube sensation Art for Kids Hub, now you and your whole family can too!Dad Rob and his family have built a huge following thanks to their delightfully accessible lessons that gather the whole family to make art together. Their unique, easy-to-follow approach puts fun first, encouraging kids to draw in their own way and be proud of the results. Every idea inside - adorable reindeers, cutesy gingerbread men, delightful Christmas trees and more - encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love with drawing. By showing both the kid and adult versions of every drawing, families can be creative together and kids can discover the joy in simply drawing and avoid getting frustrated trying to recreate a perfect image.
Compost is free to make, and, with guidance, simple to perfect. Why not learn from the best?Compost is at the heart of Charles Dowding's transformative No Dig system of growing. Feeding the soil community with a mulch of compost is the surest way to ensure nutrients are available for your plants to flourish. In trials, Charles has found there is no more nourishing compost than homemade. What's more, by making your own compost, not only are you recycling your garden and kitchen waste, by feeding your soil you are increasing its carbon-storing capacity and doing your bit to reduce greenhouse gases. Charles shares his years of experience to demystify and simplify:- What to compost and how to get the balance right- Busting all the myths that put people off composting- Effective composting for every situation from balcony gardening to smallholding- Achieve the best results with different systems, from hotboxes and wormeries, through single bins, to pallet heaps, and multi-bay set-upsCompost is a beautifully illustrated, infallible guide to producing compost gold.
Take a wander through Adam's gardens as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the lavender and rosemary lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildlflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders, gravel garden, and woodland walk, taking you on a tour through Adam's garden. As you go, Adam explains his why, explaining his design and planting choices drawing on personal feeling and memories as well as years of experience. Plant profiles provide inspiration for your own planting dreams, interspersed with practical know-how on plant care and design ideas to help you create flow and moments of pause using pathways, arches, water features, and pots.
Meet 10 exceptional animals and track their unique and hidden escapades through the animal kingdom in this exciting wildlife book for kidsWhat can ten real-life and jaw-dropping animal journeys teach us about our world, and the ways in which it is changing? As a filmmaker and scientist, Lizzie Daly tells stories about the natural world and uncovers the hidden secrets of our planet. But despite huge advances in technology, there is still so much we don't know about what species get up to in the wild. However, sometimes - just sometimes - we get a small glimpse into what their lives are like.This eye-opening children's wildlife book offers:- The adventures of exceptional stories of 10 animals, including the longest travelled Great White Shark, the oldest living wild bird, and a puma turned long distance swimmer!- Content written by scientist, conservationist, and TV presenter Lizzie Daly (who children may recognise from CBBC and Cbeebies!).- A combination of science and storytelling, helping children to see and understand the natural world through the eyes of a scientist.Life in the Wild tells the tale of our planet's intriguing wildlife. Through 10 real stories, we follow in the footprints of polar bears, big cats, wolves, and jaguars, and explore oceans with whales, sharks, and seabirds. These tales of migration, mystery, and unique behaviours teach children new and exciting information about animal activity and ecology, and give us access to some of the most inhospitable corners of our planet.
Celebrate more than 90 years of LEGO® play through 75 illustrated timelines. LEGO® Timelines takes you on an epic tour through ten decades of history - from before the iconic LEGO brick to today's amazing sets and beyond!Pore over pages packed with fascinating facts, stunning images, and amazing details, and discover a treasure trove of iconic LEGO sets, minifigures, accessories, and more.75 illustrated timelines bring LEGO history to life like never before! From the early days of LEGO Town, LEGO Castle, and LEGO Space to LEGO Pirates, LEGO Star Wars, and LEGO NINJAGO, the timelines provide a fun visual overview of much-loved LEGO themes. Other fascinating timelines include the history of LEGO minifigures, minifigure accessories, how a LEGO set is made, and much more.(c)2023 The LEGO Group.
Hit the road with Barbie and her friends with this push-along car-shaped board book with moving wheels - part of DK's bestselling Wheelies series. Roll the sturdy board book along on its moving wheels and ride anywhere your imagination can take you. Drive in style with Barbie as you go on an exciting car journey! Discover all there is to know about Barbie's pretty, pink, convertible Dream Car and the places it can take you. Are you ready to roll?(c)2023 Mattel
Build in some time for frightful fun with the whole family! With more than 50 ideas for Halloween-themed games, puzzles, challenges, and activities, there is something to keep everyone entertained this autumn. Grab your own LEGO® bricks as well as this book and the pieces that come with it, and get ready for scarily good time with your friends and family! Challenge friends to complete the scary escape room puzzles. Mix up a brick-built potion. Make it through the monster trap board game and much more! Plus, use the pieces that come with the book to invent your own games. Comes with 40 Halloween-themed LEGO elements to add to your builds, including a skeleton minifigure!(c)2024 The LEGO Group.
A delightful picture ebook for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and are worried that they won't fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture ebook is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. The ebook format of third book in the charming Bear and Bird series, Bear and Bird: Make Friends gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school.Perfect for adults and children to read together, this story will make for a wonderful read. So come and join the fun!
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