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Mythopedia - An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales (Hardcover): Good Wives And Warriors Mythopedia - An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales (Hardcover)
Good Wives And Warriors
R677 R608 Discovery Miles 6 080 Save R69 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world. Lovingly created by the illustration duo behind popular flipbook Myth Match, Good Wives and Warriors, this book contains pages upon pages of cultural folklore from around the world. Let these weird and wonderful creatures spark your child's imagination for their own storytelling and drawing while teaching them about international cultures.

Englisi Farsi Persian Books Fruit Miveh - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Fruit Miveh (Hardcover, 4th ed.): Mona Kiani Englisi Farsi Persian Books Fruit Miveh - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Fruit Miveh (Hardcover, 4th ed.)
Mona Kiani; Edited by Nouranieh Kiani
R690 Discovery Miles 6 900 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Dinosaur Encyclopedia for Kids - The Big Book of Prehistoric Creatures (Paperback): Blasing, Cary Woodruff Dinosaur Encyclopedia for Kids - The Big Book of Prehistoric Creatures (Paperback)
Blasing, Cary Woodruff
R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition (Hardcover): Simon Beecroft, Pablo Hidalgo, Elizabeth Dowsett,... Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition (Hardcover)
Simon Beecroft, Pablo Hidalgo, Elizabeth Dowsett, Amy Richau, Dan Zehr
R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The History Of Information (Hardcover): Chris Haughton The History Of Information (Hardcover)
Chris Haughton
R658 R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Save R89 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information.

History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.

Why is it that we had kings and queens at all? Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies? Why did the world’s religions rise around the same time? Why is society dominated by men?

The answers all come down to the same thing: information. The striving to share information, and – at the same time – the striving to undermine it, explains so much of today’s world and connects so many seemingly unconnected things: the rise of religions, states, science, democracy, the west, militarism, racism, fascism, consumerism, big tech, polarization, and AI.

This history of information is closely connected to the history of visual communication – and as these two are largely the same – it makes sense to tell this story visually: a history of graphics told through graphics. The History of Information, through a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, clearly breaks down and explains each concept for children and adults alike.

The History of Information includes:

  • A beautiful look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings, through to how we communicate and record information today.
  • Content written and illustrated by world famous and multi-award winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton.
  • A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, and how this affected humanity.
Abe Lincoln: The Boy who Loved Books (Paperback): Nancy Carpenter Abe Lincoln: The Boy who Loved Books (Paperback)
Nancy Carpenter
R226 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R14 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back.
When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln.
He loved books.
They changed his life.
he changed the world.

Children's Encyclopedia -  General Knowledge - The World of Knowledge (Paperback): Manasvi, Vohra Children's Encyclopedia - General Knowledge - The World of Knowledge (Paperback)
Manasvi, Vohra
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Englisi Farsi Persian Books Shapes Shekl ha - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Shapes Shekl ha (Hardcover): Mona Kiani Englisi Farsi Persian Books Shapes Shekl ha - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Shapes Shekl ha (Hardcover)
Mona Kiani; Edited by Carly Kiani, Noushin Fallah
R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Encyclopedia of Undersea Life for Young Readers 4 Encyclopedias for Young Readers (Hardcover): Bohdana Jarosova Encyclopedia of Undersea Life for Young Readers 4 Encyclopedias for Young Readers (Hardcover)
Bohdana Jarosova; Illustrated by Tomas Tuma
R446 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R42 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Explore the vibrant, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface with this fully illustrated encyclopedia, introducing young readers to fascinating sea creatures, coral reefs, and underwater wonders. As the fourth book in the Encyclopedias for Young Readers series, this large-format encyclopedia invites children to dive into the vast and colorful world of oceans and seas. Covering the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, and Indian Oceans, it introduces young readers to the wonders of undersea life, from vibrant coral reefs teeming with life to the strange, deep-sea creatures that glide through the darkest depths. With stunning visuals and engaging facts, kids will encounter everything from the sharp teeth of sharks to the playful antics of clownfish, learning about the incredible variety of life hidden beneath the waves. Perfect for readers aged 6-9, this large-format book not only captivates but also educates, offering a treasure trove of information in an accessible and engaging way. Ideal for inspiring curiosity and a love for marine life, it encourages young minds to explore the natural world, making it a must-have for budding marine biologists and curious explorers alike.

Nature School - Lessons and Activities to Inspire Children's Love for Everything Wild (Paperback): Lauren Giordano,... Nature School - Lessons and Activities to Inspire Children's Love for Everything Wild (Paperback)
Lauren Giordano, Stephanie Hathaway, Laura Stroup
R596 R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Save R110 (18%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Nature School is your destination for kid-friendly nature learning, where you can explore the natural world through engaging reading, beautiful illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities. Kids need a break from screens now more than ever. Screen-free time spent exploring and learning about the outdoors makes for happier, healthier, smarter kids. And playing in nature gives kids confidence and independence, promoting creativity and teaching responsibility. With Nature School, all ages will enjoy connecting with nature and becoming inspired to discover the wild places around them. Travel through five of earth's largest biomes, studying plants, animals, and their adaptations for survival-and learn hands-on through nature experiments explained in each lesson.From the arid desert to the salty seashore, investigate extraordinary ecosystems, discovering the role of predators and prey and learning about life cycles, climate, landscape, and more. Chapters in this book explore plants, animals, and life cycles of: Temperate Forests Deserts Seashores Grasslands Wetlands Featuring activities and experiments that include: Bark & Leaf Rubbings Desertscape Diorama Salt Dough Seashells Tornado in a Bottle Nature Journaling The whole family will enjoy learning through Nature School!

Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia - The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures (Hardcover): Dk Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia - The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures (Hardcover)
Dk
R796 R740 Discovery Miles 7 400 Save R56 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dylan's Birthday Present / Anrheg Penblwydd Dylan - Bilingual Welsh and English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large... Dylan's Birthday Present / Anrheg Penblwydd Dylan - Bilingual Welsh and English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Victor Dias De Oliveira Santos
R603 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chickenology - The Ultimate Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Barbara Sandri, Francesco Giubbilini Chickenology - The Ultimate Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Barbara Sandri, Francesco Giubbilini; Illustrated by Camilla Pintonato
R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing-many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers (and grown-ups) on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens. Discover the incredible variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns, delve into chicken anatomy and evolution, and even learn the basics of chicken care. With a playful tone and irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato, this lively visual encyclopedia presents chickens in all of their feathered glory.

Englisi Farsi Persian Books Vegetables Sabzijat - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Vegetables Sabzijat (Hardcover, 4th ed.):... Englisi Farsi Persian Books Vegetables Sabzijat - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Vegetables Sabzijat (Hardcover, 4th ed.)
Mona Kiani; Edited by Nouranieh Kiani
R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt (Hardcover): The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
R470 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R54 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Take a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the pharaohs. This beautifully illustrated book is full of ancient secrets, glittering gold, priceless treasures and Egyptian stories from more than 3,000 years ago. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy and decipher hieroglyphics. Discover why an amulet is lucky and what gruesomness hides inside a canopic jar. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story.

RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore (Paperback): Catherine Brereton RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore (Paperback)
Catherine Brereton; Illustrated by Kate McLelland
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Did you know that jellyfish have no brain, heart or blood? Or that there's an animal called a sea potato? Come rain or shine there is always something interesting to spot at the seaside! Grab this handy nature guide and head to the beach to explore the wonders of the seashore. Nature Guide Seashore is jam-packed with facts - you'll learn that seaweed is used to make ice cream, and that grey seals can eat 10kg of fish a day (that's about the weight of two bowling balls!). From bright-beaked puffins and sunbathing seals to slippery seaweed and limpets clinging to rocks, there are over 200 different animals, plants and other wildlife to discover in this spotter's guide. Discover how to be a wildlife detective, what animals you might find when you go rock pooling and tips on how to look after our coastline. Includes easy to look up fact boxes, a checklist to tick off everything you spot and activities such as making sand art. What will you spot? Full of charming and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland, RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore is the perfect contemporary spotter's guide for young wildlife watchers. Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. This is the fourth book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds, Wildlife and Minibeasts.

In Focus: Tropical Lands (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK edition): Clive Gifford In Focus: Tropical Lands (Paperback, Main Market Ed. - UK edition)
Clive Gifford
R251 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R28 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Where is the hottest place on the Earth? Which animals love the hot weather? Where would you see a mirage? In Focus: Tropical Lands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.

Englisi Farsi Persian Books Animals Heyvanat - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Animals Heyvanat (Hardcover, 4th ed.): Mona Kiani Englisi Farsi Persian Books Animals Heyvanat - In Persian, English & Finglisi: Animals Heyvanat (Hardcover, 4th ed.)
Mona Kiani; Edited by Nouranieh Kiani
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
My Very Important World - For Little Learners who want to Know about the World (Hardcover): Dk My Very Important World - For Little Learners who want to Know about the World (Hardcover)
Dk 1
R380 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

For little learners who want to know about the world

Our world is an amazing place. It's full of rivers, mountains, forests, and too many other amazing places to count --but that's not all. There's also families, friends, animals, music, technology, language, games, and all other things that make life wonderful. This exciting children's ebook is a celebration of our world and what it's like to live in it.

Unlike an atlas, this encyclopedia of discovery will entertain, educate, and inspire readers to wonder about the world around them. On one page they'll read about their body and brain, on another they'll learn about languages, sporting events, or the environment, and on others, they can marvel at wonders of the Earth such as fiery volcanoes, sprawling cities, or a place called "The Rainbow Mountains." There's a big wide world out there -- so let's explore it.

The Ultimate Book of Sharks (Hardcover, Edition): National Geographic Kids, Brian Skerry The Ultimate Book of Sharks (Hardcover, Edition)
National Geographic Kids, Brian Skerry
R782 R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Save R109 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Dive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry. Join this amazing underwater adventure to track the sharks of the world, from the teeniest dogfish to the everfeared great white. This ultimate book features every species of shark on the planet, with awesome photos, fascinating facts, the latest science, and firsthand stories of real-life encounters with these incredible creatures. Learn how sharks live, how they eat, the challenges they face, and whether or not you are actually on the menu!

Encyclopedia of Water (Hardcover): David E Newton Encyclopedia of Water (Hardcover)
David E Newton
R2,909 Discovery Miles 29 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Everything: Football - Score Tons of Facts, Photos and Fun! (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Everything: Football - Score Tons of Facts, Photos and Fun! (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R254 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Get ready for the World Cup with National Geographic Kids! Fancy footwork, terrific teams, spectacular stadiums! It's time to learn everything about football. Packed with facts and photos, it's ideal for kids who want to learn about the game, brush up on techniques and skills and anyone who is simply mad about football! * colourful photography and illustration * hundreds of interesting facts * top training tips and lots more!

Everything: Romans in Britain - March Onwards for Facts, Photos and Fun! (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Everything: Romans in Britain - March Onwards for Facts, Photos and Fun! (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Amazing armies, powerful emperors, colossal buildings! It's time to learn everything about the Romans in Britain. Packed with facts, pictures and maps it's ideal for homework, topic work, KS2 school projects and anyone who is simply curious about history. * colourful photography and illustration * hundreds of interesting facts * maps, diagrams, interactive glossary, and more!

Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary (Paperback): Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary (Paperback)
1
R318 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R60 (19%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key science terms and concepts at school and at home. The layout is fresh and child-friendly. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts. It includes words from the National Curriculum such as nature reserve, suspension, variable and voltage. More detail has been added to existing words such as different types of teeth or bones (canine, molar, incisor, ribs, tibia, fibula, radius, ulna). Related words are listed in helpful 'Word build' panels to develop vocabulary in key areas. This book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the terminology and concepts children encounter at school. It builds scientific understanding and vocabulary using cross references, and the thematic supplement on key topics gives more in-depth understanding. This dictionary is part of the new primary illustrated reference series, the perfect set of cross-curricular vocabulary builders. The Oxford Primary Illustrated Dictionary, Oxford Primary Illustrated Thesaurus, Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary and the brand new Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary can also be used to support transition and lower secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com

Blue Worlds - The Southern Ocean (Paperback): Anita Ganeri Blue Worlds - The Southern Ocean (Paperback)
Anita Ganeri
R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Explore the remote Southern Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children’s book, for readers aged 9+.

Icy and mysterious, the Southern Ocean stretches across the bottom of the Earth, surrounding the continent of Antarctica. With its freezing waters, harsh winds and towering waves, until recently only the bravest explorers sailed its stormy seas. Today, tourists flock to see the ocean’s unique wildlife of penguins, seabirds and blue whales. But along with human visitors come human-made problems, including global warming, pollution and overfishing.

The oceans make up Earth’s biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth’s water supply. Oceans drive the world’s weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.

Blue Worlds explores each of the world’s five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features – from wildlife and weather to landscape – that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.

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