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How do astronauts prepare to go to space? Why are robots so important to space exploration? And how do you wash your hair in zero gravity? Andi Futura, her older brother and their parents are about to become the first family in space... and she's sharing everything she learns while living aboard a space station with YOU!Discover what life in space is really like in this fascinating read authored by real-life astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Andi's diary entries share the fun of slow cartwheeling around a space station and watching 16 sunrises and sunsets every day, while her reports to mission control will have you learning about how conducting science experiments in space can help humanity. Can Andi do enough to show that she's capable of becoming a fully-fledged astronaut and commanding her own mission one day? Pull on your space helmet, strap on your oxygen tank, and dive into The Astronaut Diaries to find out!

Hacks on how to grow plants from your supermarket shop. Have you ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Could you do something with those leftover apple pips? What about growing your own kiwi plant? And what if you could make more plants from the herb sprigs you buy?This simple, fun and easy-to-follow approach shares the best 40 hacks to help you save money and grow plants. It encourages everyone to give growing a go without having to buy an actual plant! Ideal for anyone with just a windowsill or a few containers, use the tips and tricks to get long-term plants from your short-term shop. From food growing ideas (like saving seeds from raspberries and growing them on) to simple plant care ideas (such as how to water plants when you're on holiday), this exciting and addictive approach to growing food and plants will help you get so much more from your weekly shop.

Put a spring in your step with more than 50 Easter themed LEGO® build ideas! Use your LEGO collection to build adorable baby animals, create a colourful basket of eggs, make sunny spring scenes, blooming flowers, and much more. Plus, challenge your friends and family to egg-cellent LEGO Easter games. These inspirational models are sure to keep you and your family busy throughout the spring season. The book also comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive LEGO springtime model. (c)2024 The LEGO Group.

Could there really be life on Mars? From massive volcanoes twice the size of Mount Everest to a grand canyon as big as America, become a Mars explorer and discover everything there is to know about the Red Planet. Perfect for projects or homework at Key Stage 2.

Each area of a garden offers a different environment for plants, with differing levels of sun, soil, moisture, and more.In this book, expert gardener and vegetable-grower Lucy Chamberlain breaks down the environments we may find in our gardens into seven zones, from sunny and sheltered through to shady and dry - as well as using indoor space.Following the principle of "right crop, right place", everyone can grow fruits and vegetables that will thrive in their space, large or small. Including varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, edible flowers, and crops in pots, there is something here for everyone - from favourites like chilis and figs to honeyberry, wasabi, agretti, and amaranth.Learn how to identify and map the zones of your space, make the most of the natural conditions, collect water, use a greenhouse effectively, and understand the basics of what's happening in the soil. With photographs of crops, diagrams of each zone, and a trouble-shooter guide to managing plant problems, this book will truly enable gardeners to grow food anywhere.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of twelve books in Phonic Books Pet Sitters, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for segmenting, comprehension, blending and writing linked to the Pet Sitters books.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of 12 books in the Phonic Books Mel on Mars series, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for for word building, blending, spelling, and comprehension linked to the Mel on Mars series.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Arabic.You will find all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Mandarin Chinese.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.

Taking home kitchens across the world by storm, the air fryer makes cooking healthy meals easier, quicker, and cheaper. Bringing together 75 vegetarian and vegan recipes, this book is full of inspiration to make the most of your air fryer. With recipes for delicious breakfasts, weekday dinners and weekend indulgences, this is the book you need for all your veggie air fryer inspiration. From baked eggs with greens and saucy patatas bravas to vibrant tofu larb, crispy mushroom shawarma and even bread and butter pudding, plus snacks and sides covering everything in between. Whether you're new to plant-based cooking or a pro veggie chef, this book is all you need to enjoy simple and flavourful veggie meals in minutes.

Lose yourself in scenes inspired by the creative genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, Hokusai, James Van Der Zee, and many more!Do you want to roam through a field of swaying cyprus trees hunting for Vincent Van Gogh's paintbrush? Or explore Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico ranch on the lookout for wildflowers? Perhaps you'd rather navigate the waterways of Canaletto's Venice to find decorative masks?Discover unique scenes inspired by some of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most loved paintings and the lives of their creators. Read about the artist and their work before embarking on a fun seek-and-find activity inspired by the artist's life.Perfect for fans of Where's Waldo? and Pierre the Maze Detective, Where Did Van Gogh Go? is the arty spotting book that little kids and big kids alike can enjoy.

Learn from Lady Gaga's career experiences and discover how you too can be an ally, unafraid to be your truest self and let your creativity flourish. Lady Gaga is a modern day Renaissance person, an icon who masters everything she does. Who else could break the Internet multiple times with her groundbreaking musical performances, acting roles and fashion choices, whilst also becoming a hugely respected philanthropist known for her compassion and advocacy? This A to Z collates some of Gaga's most incredible moments and is overflowing with wisdom, quotes and facts from one of the most powerful cultural forces in a generation.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist - they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats. This cutting-edge book, grounded in the latest research by the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more - revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them. From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history. With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects to your outdoor space, and more, this book is the ultimate wildlife-lover's companion.

Elmo wants to share a special message with his friends. Help him find them one by one, including your little one's favourite characters: Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages while they enhance their social-emotional learning and explore themes of friendship and unconditional love. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo as they reveal Elmo and his friends. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Elmo Loves You will appeal to both parents and children, and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again. (c) 2024 Sesame Workshop.

Just discovered you're pregnant? Feeling a little bit overwhelmed? The Pregnancy Encyclopedia is here for you. Ten detailed chapters cover everything you need to know throughout your pregnancy and beyond from nutrition, exercise, and medical care to fetal development, labour, and breastfeeding. With experts answering all your questions about pregnancy, birth, and newborns - and amazing images showing you what's really happening inside your body - The Pregnancy Encyclopedia presents the guidance you need from professionals you can trust.

Help children build their confidence, self-love, and belief in their own inner and outer beautyBeauty is something that belongs to all of us. It's not just for models and celebrities. Being beautiful, inside and out, is about how we see ourselves. It's a state of mind; something all of us can practise being every day. Ashley Graham wants you to know you're beautiful just the way you are, and will teach you how to believe it, too. 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.

An accessible and empowering introduction to periods. This is a kids book about periods. It's normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults. Written to start important conversations about our bodies and empower the next generation, this book provides positive information about how periods work. It helps to show children aged 7-9 that periods are normal and that getting your period is actually pretty cool - it's one of the things we share as human beings!A Kids Book About Periods features: - A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages. - A friendly, approachable, yet empowering, kid-appropriate tone throughout. - An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic. Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About series are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way. With a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs, made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of 24 books in Phonic Books Moon Dogs Extras Set 2, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, reading, spelling, and comprehension linked to the Moon Dogs Extras Set 2 series.

Discover the intricacies of the human body by naming each part and colouring it. Filled with black-and-white line artwork, this anatomy colouring book helps you study anatomical illustrations in an interactive and fun way. The key clearly explains what structures must be coloured and, where relevant, which colours to use. Then, you are left to colour and label the parts and systems of the body while improving your knowledge of human anatomy. In this colouring book, you will find:More than 200 highly detailed anatomical drawings to colour, covering the human body from cell to systemA clear key explains which parts to label and colour, as well as Cross-references on every page to help you navigate parts of the body8 new pages covering complex anatomical spaces in the shoulder, hip, wrist, and footFind chapters outlining the body, skeletal system, nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems, helping you learn about the body in a new, fun and colourful way. Each page of medical illustrations contains a list and clarifications of key concepts relating to the artwork and hours of fun and learning. The Human Body Colouring Book is perfect for medical students or those needing help with anatomy. It is intuitive, easy to use, helps you understand important information by giving you plenty of opportunities to self-test, and maximises your ability to recall knowledge.

Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing encyclopaedia for kids.What happens inside a thundercloud? Why is the sky not always blue? How are hurricanes born? Why is climate change dangerous? This children''s book helps inquisitive minds find out answers to all the questions they may have about weather and climate, and some they hadn''t thought of!Featuring detailed explanations to weather wonders, extreme weather, the science of weather forecasting, and climate change, Why? Weather helps children become weather experts in no time. Each page asks and answers a different question, and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge.Bursting with mind-boggling facts, stunning photography, and extensive diagrams, this visually-appealing book will be treasured by every budding meteorologist.

Take a journey through the solar system and on towards distant clusters of stars with the ultimate guide to the universe. This spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 explores the vast universe, beginning with the Big Bang and looking forward to the future of space travel. The Universe covers the planets of the Solar System, comets, nebulae, constellations, types of galaxies, space missions, and much more, showcasing amazing astrophotography that brings each topic to life. This wonderful children's book on the universe offers:In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations. Easy-to-digest sections about our solar system and beyond, each filled with incredible facts and visuals. Information on the entire subject of space; constellations, types of galaxies, space missions and exploration - and much more. This visually striking guide features beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper combined with up-to-date images from NASA and other space agencies to inspire young readers and info panels, timelines, and diagrams will help demystify the science behind the wonders of space. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?If you like The Universe, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earth's closest neighbour with The Moon, visit the red planet with Mars, or explore Earth's surrounding neighbours with The Solar System.

Master modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and labels with this essential guide from The Postman's Knock. This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The Postman's Knock, the world's number one calligraphy website. Discover the tools you need to achieve the best results: not only pens, nibs, inks, and paper, but also patience and creativity as you build up your confidence and skills. Follow step-by-step guides to Lindsey's favourite lettering styles, then put your new-found skills to use with 15 inspiring projects, including ideas for unique invitations, labels for your home business, and cards for loved ones. With a little time, practice, and a little ink, you'll be amazed at what you can create.

Enter the world of creepy-crawlies and travel all the way from gardens to rainforests to learn more about these tiny creatures in this interactive activity book. Introduce little ones to the insect world with fascinating bugs, butterflies, moths, creepy-crawlies, spiders, and much more! This fun book is filled with fact-based activities, such as mazes, puzzles, look and find, draw and colour, and quizzes, which not only inspire creativity but also make learning fun. Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and little ones crazy about the world of creepy crawlies. The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Insects will keep young readers entertained for hours.

Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. The book covers not only the core sciences - physics, biology, and chemistry - but also Earth science and astronomy. Assuming no previous scientific knowledge, it covers more than 100 cornerstone ideas, ranging from photosynthesis to chemical reactions, the laws of motion and the general theory of relativity. Pared-back entries each focus on a single concept and use a combination of clear text and simple graphics to explain it as directly and concisely as possible. Whether you are studying science at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics of science quickly and easily.

This interactive board book makes early learning easy and exciting. Slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce different colours - perfect for little fingers and young minds!This charming novelty board book of first colours helps babies and toddlers develop early reading skills and expand their vocabulary. Young children will love the interactive elements and eye-catching illustrations: a colourful rainbow sparkling, a red tractor chugging along, and even a family of bright yellow ducks swimming. The easy and clear text makes this book an enjoyable introduction to first colours, and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This bright, colourful baby book allows readers to get hands-on as they discover the key colour shades for young children. Part of the brand-new DK Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek Colours will appeal to little ones and stimulate their early learning.

A fun and colourful board book with sliders to help young children learn simple shapes. This exciting novelty board book makes early learning easy and exciting for babies and toddlers learning their first shapes. Part of DK's new Slide and Seek series, Slide and Seek Shapes will stimulate early learning in a fun and interactive way. Young children will love the slide elements and eye-catching illustrations, like diamond-shaped kites flying in the sky and triangular sails flapping on a boat. The easy and clear text introduces different shapes and the sliders create an exciting reveal on every page. This interactive and colourful board book offers: A safe and sturdy format with sliding surprises inside for little ones to move. Full-colour illustrations, high-quality interactive elements and easy-to-read text. A learning tool for young children, encouraging them to name and point to objects in order to learn new words. Triangular sails, rectangular train carriages and other exciting objects will introduce babies and toddlers to the world of shapes in this touch-and-learn board book. This interactive baby book makes early learning easy and exciting; slide through the pages to reveal extra surprises that visually reinforce ten key shapes - perfect for little fingers and young minds!More in the seriesIf you enjoyed Slide and Seek Shapes, why not try other books in this touch and learn series? This collection of sensory books also includes Slide and Seek First Words, Numbers and Colours, for stimulating babies' development and learning first concepts.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, 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 koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.