Automotive celebrates the ingenuity and usability of cars, trucks and motorbikes past, present and future.
Few stories have endured as long as the fables of Aesop. In this magnificent edition, award-winning illustrator Helen Ward has chosen a dozen of her favourite fables to create this breath-taking classic new collection to grace every bookshelf and bedside.The experiences described in the tales apply to us all and the lessons learned are both timeless and universal. Each creature comes to symbolise in its own way some particular aspect of the human condition - the sly fox, the silly crow, the majestic lion; all acting out their parts, uncomprehending, in the great game of life. Fear, greed, arrogance, stupidity, all these and more put in an appearance, leaping straight to the heart of our understanding from each page of this exquisitely illustrated edition. Includes the tales: The Hare and the Tortoise, The Lion and the Mouse and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.
From the first light of dawn to the blanketing darkness of the nighttime, discover the different worlds that come to life - with GLOW-IN-THE-DARK surprises!A gentle lyrical story narrates the changing day. In the morning twilight, mule deer nibble grass while a mountain lion stalks nearby, and hummingbirds flit through the air at sunrise. Fireflies sparkle as the day fades to night, then nocturnal creatures comes out to begin their business - view these pages in low light to see what glows in the darkness! Readers can delve into the labels to find out more about the beauty, mystery - and science - of the natural world, and how the plants and animals are perfectly suited to waking up when they do. Turn to the back to explore 'A Guide to Day and Night' and a glossary of keywords.This book perfectly combines story and fact, with beautifully colourful illustrations that show the changing day.
Filled with pearls of wisdom and positivity originally written during lockdown, this heartwarming story is told by the creators' two adorable dogs, Hucky and Buzz. The thoughts expressed by Hucky and Buzz reflect the emotions, moods and feelings which will resonate with every young child. In this deceptively simple book Maddy Bard, a mindfulness and meditation coach, shares her tips on boosting confidence, positivity and self-belief. Featuring the creators' own adorable dogs, and brought to life with Emma Dodd's enchanting illustrations, Hucky and Buzz is a little gem of a book - a doggy handbook for a healthy and happy life. This beautiful book with shiny foil pages is the perfect gift and ideal for readers of The Colour Monster, Happy: A Child's Book of Mindfulness and Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series.
From source to sea, go on a breath-taking adventure along a river and explore some of the greatest waterways of the world, with fold-out pages.Rivers flow across every continent on our planet, shaping the land and bringing life. Towns, cities and entire civilisations have grown up on their banks, from the Ancient Mesopotamians 5,000 years ago. Turn the pages to follow the incredible journey of a river from its source in high up in the mountains, along its gorges, through its valleys, down its waterfalls and into the sea. Explore the river's geography, discover the unique wildlife it supports, see how the waterways have shaped our world - and how we have shaped them.Featuring fold-out pages of six great rivers from around the world: Amazon (South America), Nile (Africa), Mississippi (North America), Rhine (Europe), Ganges (Asia) and Murray (Australia).Written by self-confessed explorer and children's author Simon Chapman, expertly checked by river ecologist François Edwards and beautifully illustrated by Qu Lan.
Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity.Pioneering technological breakthroughs have truly changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realms of the purely imaginable, and reached a place of possibility. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and some people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the near future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?From cochlear implants and pacemakers, to bionic arms and legs, this empowering book also features spotlights on pioneers including Paralympians Richard Whitehead and Blake Leeper, and the world's first 'cyborg' Neil Harbisson.
WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE!Princess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY
'Brilliantly bonkers!' Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?First you get the tingles ... Then the drags. And then . . . POP You're in the future.Bob is a time traveller. He doesn't know WHY and he can't control WHEN. But he does know it always happens at the worst moments. Like when he's in the bath . . . Awkward! So when Bob jumps twenty years forward in time and meets his future self trying to survive a world overrun with zombies, he knows he's got to change the present to save the future. If only he could figure out how . . . An unforgettable trip into the future and back again . . . and again.
An EGG-tastic lift-the-flap adventure with our favourite four dinos!
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore the human body. Did you know that your body is two-thirds water? Or that it takes two days for food to go right through your body? The human body is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about the human body. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore plants. Did you know that plants make their food from sunshine? But that some plants eat bugs? And some plants have been around since before the time of the dinosaurs? Plants are pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why... So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about plants. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.
The third wonderful story in the illustrated magical adventure series with a powerful environmental message from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy.The Keepers are secretive little people who live in the middle of Whispering Wood, caring for nature and rewilding it when humans (or Ruffins as they call them) are careless with it. Young Keepers Cora and Jax are looking forward to the Moonlight Party raft race - with their friend Trix's help, they have built a special raft. But at the same time they are beginning to wonder if they'll ever become fully trained Keepers, despite all their rewilding efforts. Then, after an exciting expedition to build a bug hotel and salvage supermarket food waste, they come across a young otter stranded in the stream. Suddenly the raft has a much more important role than Cora ever imagined.Combining animal rescue, nature conservation and adventure, this brilliant magical series is perfect for 6-8 year-old readers.
Bletchley Park, 1939For Robyn, wartime means no more climbing trees and no more swimming in the lake. She's stuck in a place full of grown-ups and rules and secrets. But Robyn is convinced there's something sinister going on at Bletchley Park. Together with her friends Mary and Ned, she sets out to solve the mystery before it's too late. . .
A fun and interactive introduction to the incredible world of science, perfect for children starting school. Little Explorers: Science is a lively introduction to the incredible world of science, where children can lift the flaps to learn all about what science is, and how it relates to every day life.
What happens when the famous fixer of broken things finds a problem that she can't solve?
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