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An empathetic and engaging introduction to coping with unsettling events.Change is impossible to avoid because it happens ALL the time! In this book, the author speaks about how to cope with and embrace life's expected and unexpected turns by telling personal stories and asking kids thought-provoking questions. Empathetic and encouraging, this book emphasizes talking through life's many changes with the people you care about and trust.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. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.

Arm yourself with fun facts and figures and become a dinosaur expert.From colossal sauropods to deadly theropods and everything in between, learn all about the age of dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.Alongside stunning full-page artworks and fun, colourful graphics, the facts and stats in Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life will have you impressing your family and friends like never before. As you number-crunch your way around the prehistoric world, you'll discover a whole heap of amazing facts - from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaur hearts, brains, and poos.This data-packed adventure into the past is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more!

This book brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica - a chilling -89.2ºC), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more.The greatest human achievements are showcased, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space.Amazing facts pack this fantastic book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for curious kids.

Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more...How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? And where do real dragons live? Everything you ever wanted to know and more is covered in this spectacular introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore!This complete compendium of the supernatural features more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail. The book breaks new ground with its unique lens of culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery that works alongside compelling text to bring these creatures to life.For everyone from children to adults, regardless of beliefs or background, Supernatural Creatures is a thrilling page-turner brimming with fact-filled insights and spine-chilling frights!

Colourful encyclopedia for kids with exciting 3D digital illustrations that bring key topics to life!The perfect first reference book that answers trivia questions for kids with exciting and colourful 3D digital illustrations. Did you know? Encyclopedia brings key subjects such as science, geography and history to life, through beautiful 3D images and a fun interactive question and answer format, making facts for kids fun and engaging.Did you know? Encyclopedia focuses on the subjects that kids really want to know about and the questions that they ask helping them easily learn new facts. From space and earth to people and nature, Did you know? Encyclopedia is packed with colourful 3D images to engage kids and help them understand the answer to their questions. Kids can look inside a volcano or into a beaver's lodge with the amazing pictures which show more than normal photographs ever could. Plus kids will love the 200 free colourful stickers inside to decorate their belongings!Get your children learning with this amazing kids encyclopedia packed with awe-inspiring 3D images which answer puzzling trivia questions for kids.

Whether you are just starting out with watercolour painting or want to expand your skills and raise your art to the next level, this book has all the inspiration and practical know-how you'll need.Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practising colour mixes, the book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolour technique ¿ from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter ¿ from landscapes to botanical illustration, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction ¿ which examines the practical considerations of each topic and showcases numerous different approaches to try, with tutorials on achieving particular effects.Each technique and stylistic approach is demonstrated by a professional artist working on an original painting, which is photographed at different stages of development to give rare insights into the artistic process.Also featuring content dedicated to the use of watercolour in graphic illustration, as well as how to combine it with other painting and drawing media, Artist's Watercolour Techniques will help you to challenge yourself, try new things, and grow as an artist.

Understanding technology has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields - from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies like gel robotics and extended reality, and much more besides - entries explain the likely impact of such emerging technologies, and the ways in which they could transform the way we live, exploring the potential risks and rewards of each.Explaining individual aspects of key trends within technology more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the breakthrough technologies that underpin the future of innovation, explores their most likely practical applications, and presents the numerous ethical debates that surround them, and their increasing role in cultures and societies across the globe.Whether you are studying data science or technology-related subjects at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of this important and timely subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this stunningly illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor-worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and "creepypasta" tales, and from the Japanese onryo ("vengeful spirit") to the La Llorona ("weeping woman") of Latin America.The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature, and recounts infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.Features profile other ghostly or ¿undead¿ beings such as vampires and werewolves, and explore the numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over. Entries also explore scientific theories around ghosts and hauntings, such as stone-tape theory (the idea that spirits can leave a sound impression on audio tape) or Kirlian photography (images of electrical discharges at the point of death).The most comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a sceptic.

This easy-to-use Psychology study guide has everything A-level students need to help them get to grips with this fascinating subject. Super Simple Psychology breaks down complex information into manageable, bitesize chunks, and it covers all the key topics, ranging from brain anatomy and memory to phobias and therapy.Each page covers one topic and is designed and illustrated to make the facts easy to understand and remember, and to bring the subject to life. Information panels explain and analyse key theories and studies, with the help of simple graphics. A useful "Key facts" box on every page provides a summary to help with revision.With clear and straightforward coverage of all the core Psychology topics, Super Simple Psychology is the perfect companion for students looking for concise information to support them with classwork, homework, and exams.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn about ocean wonders, from sharks to seamounts.Take a tour of the blue planet and discover everything you need to know about ocean geography and the animals that live beneath the waves.Topics range from individual sea creatures and their habitats, to how tides work and the ways in which we can look after the oceans. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations in Eric Carle's unique style, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about marine mammals, deep sea fish, ocean zones, currents, islands, exploration, pollution, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to oceans.For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have oceans encyclopedia.

Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design.The perfect introduction to the subject, this book explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in their historical, cultural, and stylistic context.The Design Book analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products, information systems, and environments, exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives. Tracing the evolution of design from ancient times, through early manufacturing to the cutting-edge concepts of the 21st-century, entries profile the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground-breaking development, and explore their influences and inspirations.Illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular, the book provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and describing its philosophy and visual style, from the Aesthetic Movement to Mid-century Modern and Contemporary.Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of clear explanation, witty infographics, and inspirational quotes, The Design Book explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the designed world.

Take a journey into the past and come face to face with Vikings (if you dare)What did Vikings take with them to their graves? How has archaeology helped us learn out their lives? And were these bloodthirsty warriors really just brave adventurers exploring the world? Meet the Norsemen and find out about their epic voyages, daily life, longboats and special festivals. Discover how the Vikings used a different calendar to us and how they still influence the way we live today. All aspects of these amazing people are covered in fascinating photographic detail. Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun.

DK Eyewitness Flight is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of aircraft. Superb colour photographs offer a unique "e;eyewitness"e; exploration of the history of flight, as well as provide a close-up view of the many different kinds of aircraft in use today, from helicopters to hot-air balloons. Show your child a Victorian steam-powered aeroplane, what the first pilots wore, how wings provide lift, and what's inside a "e;black box"e;. Discover how a plane lands and takes off, how a glider works, which plane could be carried on a car, how a helicopter flies, and much more. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Flight. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.

Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Brain Booster: Stars & Planets 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 aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with astronomy. 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 parents, teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child¿s education at home.

Learn essential facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures through interactive, engaging, educational activities, puzzles, and exercises.What was the biggest dinosaur? And the smallest? Are there any animals today that are related to dinosaurs? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Brain Booster: Dinosaurs & other prehistoric creatures 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 palaeontologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with the fascinating world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. 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 brand 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 parents, teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child¿s education at home.

Sam Wilson is Captain America!Join him as he takes up the legacy of Captain America's shield, and fights as the new Sentinel of Liberty against enemies of peace and justice!Learn to read and join in the action as this brave hero and his allies save the world!Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 3 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.© 2023 MARVEL

Build communication skills, confidence and self-esteem.Do you want to know a secret about public speaking? Even the experts get nervous and feel uncertain before getting up in front of an audience to make a speech. But anyone can do it-we promise! This book is full of stories and ideas to help you build confidence in your public speaking skills. You've got this!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. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.

See the world through Paul Cézanne's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Paul Cézanne meet the famous French painter.In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Discover the world through the museum's collection of black and white artworks and objects! I went to the museum and I saw...Featuring artists from Bill Traylor to Josef Albers, young readers can discover mesmerising black and white artworks and objects from across The Met¿s incredible collection. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met Black and White is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation and is perfect for very young children with a developing sense of vision. Each page features a high contrast black and white artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art¿s collection, and the fun matching game at the end reinforces learning. Young readers can discover cats from 18th century China, 4000-year-old shields from Egypt, and 16th century Incan clothing. It¿s the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Learn your colours at the museum! Little ones can discover the world through art. I went to the museum and I saw...Featuring objects from Asia, America, and Europe, young readers can learn colours while discovering some of the world's most well-known paintings, textiles, and objects. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met Colours is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation.Each page features a famous artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and a number. The fun memory game at the end reinforces learning. It's the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Get closer to Iceland with DK EyewitnessA soak in the surreal Blue Lagoon. Salmon and lobster feasts in Reykjavík. Witnessing the Northern Lights in midwinter. Iceland offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.This new, first edition brings Iceland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:our pick of Iceland's must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Icelandthe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolour-coded chapters to each part of Icelanda lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goWant the best of Iceland in your pocket? Try Top 10 Iceland.

Get closer to USA's National Parks with DK EyewitnessA night spent stargazing in Joshua Tree. Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Wildlife spotting from an airboat in the Everglades. With 63 national parks to explore, the USA offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whether you plan to visit them all, or choose a few favourites, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.This new, first edition brings the parks to life, transporting you to each one like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed maps, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which explain the parks' unique geology.You'll discover: our pick of the top experiences to have in the national parks beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the parksthe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and tours which make navigating the parks easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safea lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goSpending more time in the USA? Try DK Eyewitness USA.

Become a Marvel Comics trivia expert with the most mind-boggling records and stats.How many suits does Iron Man have? How fast can Captain America run? Did you know that the Hulk once caught a mountain range weighing 150 billion tons? Or that Black Widow¿s electric bolts have a maximum charge of 30,000 volts?Discover Moon Girl¿s amazing intelligence, Spider-Man¿s incredible agility, and much more. With stunning illustrations and fascinating facts, Marvel Incredible Records is a must-have for any young Marvel fan! Packed with incredible feats and records from the heroes and villains of Marvel Comics, from the strongest and speediest to the most powerful and cunning, and also containing stats and information from the popular Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, this book will wow young fans.© 2023 MARVEL

Discover the newest sets and minifigures from the LEGO NINJAGO World!Packed with fact files and annotations, find out about the coolest NINJAGO characters including Sora, Arin, and Lloyd. Learn about the ninja's fiercest foes, incredible weapons, impressive dragons, and awesome vehicles in this essential guide for LEGO NINJAGO fans.©2023 The LEGO Group.

Do you wish that you and your partner had the tools and techniques to communicate effectively with one another and have a better sex life? Or perhaps you want to seek a new relationship and want to know how to communicate your desires effectively. In Come Closer you will learn how to:- Stop arguing and start communicating- Reignite your intimacy in slow, gentle steps- Stop repeating mistakes from past relationships- Work out what feels good to you- Try practical communication and intimacy exercises that workCome Closer will include case studies from counselling sessions, offering an intimate view of the issues couples face and how they can be resolved. Practical exercises and 'homework' throughout the book will help you take steps towards improved intimacy. If you think you need to go to couples therapy to improve your relationship, but it feels too awkward to discuss in person, or the cost of private counselling is too high, then this book will provide practical and supportive solutions for you.

Fashion fun, ideas, inspiration and facts with Barbie!For Barbie, fashion is something to have fun with. She loves to play around with fashion trends, experiment with colours and styles, and she's never afraid to try out a new look. Fashion is about expressing her personality and being creative with her wardrobe. This handy guide for young Barbie and fashion fans is packed with images of inspirational Barbie outfits for every occasion. From cozy casual wear to fabulous party outfits, Barbie always knows what to wear so that she looks and feels her best. This is a must-have, pocket-sized, one-stop source of Barbie info, bursting with fashion tips and ideas, plus fabulous real-world fashion facts. Become a confident and creative fashion expert, just like Barbie!©2023 Mattel.

Dive into the ocean and learn all about the incredible shark, and other creatures of the deep in this fun-filled activity book. Introduce little ones to exciting underwater creatures, such as sharks, whales, crabs, octopuses, turtles, and many, many more! This fascinating book is packed with information about all about the ocean and the animals that live within it.Readers can pore over the pages filled with interesting facts, and the fun challenges, quizzes, and puzzles will inspire creativity. Find your way through an underwater jungle maze, answer mind-boggling questions, and draw your favourite marine animals. With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun!Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and little ones crazy about the world beneath the waves, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Sharks will keep young readers entertained for hours.

Peek inside the world of wild animals and domestic pets, and learn all about where they live and how they behave in this fun-filled activity book. Read about fascinating creatures such as bees, koalas, crocodiles, penguins, and many, many more! This incredible book is packed with information about animals around the world, from those that live high in the mountains to those that live in deep blue sea.While kids pore over the pages filled with fascinating facts, the fun challenges, quizzes, and puzzles will inspire creativity. Match baby animals to their parents, answer mind-boggling questions, and find out about animals living in extreme habitats. With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun!Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and little ones crazy about animals big and small, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Animals will keep young readers entertained for hours.

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