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DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the incredible world of dinosaurs. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on dinosaurs, you can find: Fully updated and revised content for children starting to develop a passion for palaeontology. Eye-catching photographs that grab the attention of young readers and keep them coming back for more. Engaging facts, simple explanations and fun activities throughout the book. Find out about the vast universe and beyond with Eyewonder Dinosaurs, from the flying pterosaurs to the mighty T. rex. Learn all about how dinosaurs ate, lived and called out to each other. Plus, with fun and interactive activities to reinforce learning, your child will be entertained time and time again. Explore the series! The Eyewonder series is back and better than ever, with a fresh new look and the latest information. If you liked Eyewonder Dinosaurs, why not dig into Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals, investigate with Human Body, discover Stars and Planets or explore Eyewonder Oceans?
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. The perfect word reference for daily use with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms. Contains practical usage notes, and a fantastic crossword-solving supplement, this is the ideal thesaurus to take your language use and knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, with all the words and alternatives you might need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. The clear, accessible layout makes the thesaurus easy to use and ensures users can find the language they need when they need it.
Journey through the action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO® and discover everything there is to know about the mystical locations of the legendary Ninja! Take a tour across Ninjago, home of Spinjitzu and towering ninja temples. On your journey, you’ll visit popular restaurants, great rivers and deserts, dojos and palaces – the land of Ninjago has it all! Discover the locations of the LEGO NINJAGO world in this exciting travel guide: The LEGO NINJAGO Dragons Rising Adventure Atlas features everything you need to know about the must-see sights of Ninjago, with reviews and ‘what to pack’ segments for would-be travellers. Stay sharp on your travels – you never know which characters or dragons you might bump into along the way!
Home remedies and treatment of diseases by domestic plants have been prevalent since the time immemorial in India. The knowledge about the miraculous curing properties of plants is limited to certain people and is passed from one generation to another. In the present book, the authors describe medicinal uses of various plants, which are used in daily life in the kitchen of Indian homes. The book will serve as a guide of home remedies as practised by our grandmothers, in the middle of night or at odd hours when drug stores are closed. This book gives some alternate ways of controlling earaches, insomnia, minor burns, coughs, eczema, sore throats etc.
The book Sexual Pleasure describes various way of sexual intercourse and how to enjoy the climax achieved therein. Backed by apt illustrations of those ecstatic movements the book will prove to be an informative, educative and enjoyable reading material.
The contents of this book covering the Verbal Reasoning Part of the MAT (Mental Aptitude Test) paper of the NTSE (the book is equally useful for Olympiads and other Competitive Exams) have been developed as per the needs of the students i.e. the simple approach, conceptual clarity and complete coverage in each section. The book conforms to the latest pattern of questionsetting of NTSE. The book is made up of 16 chapters: Verbal classification, Verbal Analogy, CodingDecoding, Direction Sense
For people of all age groups, reading about the lives and times of great Indians is almost always inspiring and uplifting. This book presents insights of many famous Indians of the 20th century. The names include Harivansh Rai Bachchan, R K Narayan, Raja Ravi Varma, Amrita Shergil, Osho, J. Krishnamurti, Aurobindo, Satyajit Ray, Madhubala, V. Anand, amongst others. From their early years to achievements in the chosen fields, World Famous Indians covers all the relevant details. The book makes excellent reading for students, teachers, parents and all other professionals seeking credible information on the lives and achievements of famous Indians of the 20th century.
The present book, Transportation deals with the various modes of transport, such as The Roadways, Railways, Airways, Waterways, The Supersonic Means of Transportation, etc. and gives out precise information about their features, characteristics and usefulness in the service of the nation. Hence dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure trove of knowledge and information, which you can use it as a reference material for academic studies or extra curricular activities.
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from sheep to chickens, tractors to vegetables, children will love learning about life on the farm. On each colourful, interactive page there are points to collect, fun facts to keep young children entertained, plus stickers to add to each spot. At the end of the book, send off for your super-spotter progress poster! For even more fun check out: i-SPY My First Things that go (ISBN 9780008529819) i-SPY My First Wildlife (ISBN 9780008529802) i-SPY My First Minibeasts (ISBN 9780008529826)
Take a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere. From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree Book
Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children. Get to know the processes that shape our world through amazing facts and colourful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Geography A Children’s Encyclopedia. This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the natural world to life and show Earth’s most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing geological processes, while the water cycle and the structure of a rainforest canopy are fully explained. This geography book for kids offers: Learn about the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis and explore the wonders of the natural world, from the peak of Mount Everest to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench. Children can carry the world wherever they go, from the deserts of Africa to the low countries of Europe, the lush forests of Brazil to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Australia. This encyclopedia expands horizons and is a fantastic resource for children interested in geography, geology, environmental science, and sociology.
A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
A picture book about the beauty of every heart and celebrating your own uniqueness In the depths of the big wide sea, the little jellyfish hears a loud THOOMP. What is this mysterious sound? With magical collage illustrations, this is a joyous, read-aloud picture book about the uniqueness of every creature's heart. A wise fish explains to the jellyfish that the loud THOOMP is a heartbeat. The jellyfish listens to the soft heartbeat of the wise fish. Sadly, she realises she has no heartbeat herself though, and she still needs to find the very loud THOOMP. So off she swims to search for it. Along the way, she meets all kinds of creatures and learns about their heartbeats, from the seal to the whale to the octopus that has three hearts! But why can't she hear her own? Packed with fascinating scientific knowledge, including extra pages about the unique hearts of more amazing creatures, this engaging book conveys the incredible diversity of life on Earth, and encourages everyone to love how they are different and to celebrate being themselves.
An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a child's mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now, which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a helpful perspective by placing their thoughts and feelings in the context of our history and evolution. Big Ideas From History is an immense story of what has happened through time that speaks personally and constructively to a growing mind. What might the dinosaurs or the ancient Egyptians, the Aztec warriors or the Enlightenment thinkers of the 18th century tell us that could be interesting and useful to hear now? The insights we need are scattered in time and place, waiting to be discovered. The book also looks to the future and asks the reader to imagine a world they would like to live in. What might they learn from self-knowledge? How can they grow, develop and create their own place in history? It is a thoughtful and inspiring introduction to the world around us, which encourages the child to engage with themselves and others through history.
Water breaks rocks, levels mountains, and cuts canyons. It comes in many forms, from puddles, to icicles, to mist, to tidal waves. It covers most of the Earth and constitutes a majority of the human body. Too much water can destroy entire regions-so can too little. Life depends on it. We drink it, bathe in it, swim in it, drown in it, fish in it, heat up and cool off in it. One of the most versatile and familiar elements in the world, water is also one of the most mysterious. The 236 entries in this book comprise an A-Z overview of water's manifold roles in human society and the natural world throughout history. Topics include boats and ships, dams, groundwater, hydrology, ice, the Johnstown Flood, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, sea monsters, surface tension, and water wheels, and much more. Scientific and technical issues are explored, including the physical and chemical properties of water, steam, and ice; the uses to which water and steam are put; and the purification, transfer, and uses of water by communities. The hydrologic cycle is explained, with attention to the properties and distribution of ice masses, and the properties of oceans and rivers. Philosophical, mystical, metaphorical, and symbolic roles of water in literature, mythology, religion, the visual arts, and music are considered, as are individuals and organizations responsible for contributing to our understanding of water. This book includes a bibliography and a guide to related topics. Each entry concludes with a list of further readings. Attention is also paid to the philosophical, mystical, metaphorical, and symbolic role that water has played for humans in literature, mythology, religion, the visual arts, andmusic. Finally, a number of individuals and organizations that now make and have made important contributions to our understanding of water and its role in human life and in the natural world are included. Sample entries include water wheel, surface tension, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, sea monsters, Johnstown Flood, hydrology, ice, groundwater, dams, Rachel Carson, and boats and ships. The book also includes a bibliography and a guide to related topics, and each of the entries concludes with a list of further readings.
Get up close to fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants and multi-headed beasts. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit time and again.
The ultimate ABC book for beginners with over 2,500 words and 1,000 pictures! Airplane Baron von Crow is an airplane pilot. He is a daredevil who zooms through the air. Be more careful, Baron! Join Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo and the Bear, Cat and Bunny families on an ABC adventure! With thousands of pictures, stories, and new words to explore, this one-of-a-kind treasure is a favourite with parents and children alike. 'An awe-inspiring legacy.' Dapo Adeola 'Treasure troves of detail.' Chris Mould 'A delight.' Sara Ogilvie 'What a talent.' David Tazzyman 'The epitome of charm.' Sheena Dempsey 'One of my favourite illustrators.' Allen Fatimaharan 'So much fun.' Neal Layton 'Zen-like chaos.' Rikin Parekh 'Extraordinarily detailed illustrations.' Arthur Robins
Simple, rhyming text introduces eleven animals and the surprising tools they use, including an octopus that hides in a coconut, a dolphin that protects its nose with a sponge, and a deer that bedecks its antlers with heaping piles of mud and grass. Secondary text offers further information about these crafty creatures. |
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