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i-SPY Ireland - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback): I Spy i-SPY Ireland - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback)
I Spy
R88 Discovery Miles 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Explore Ireland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area. Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Ireland. From mountains and beaches to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more spotting fun check out: i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443) i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730) i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528) i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)

Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs (Hardcover): Clare Hibbert Children's Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs (Hardcover)
Clare Hibbert
R353 R289 Discovery Miles 2 890 Save R64 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
My First Encyclopedia - A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Fingertips (Hardcover): Dk My First Encyclopedia - A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Fingertips (Hardcover)
Dk
R507 R444 Discovery Miles 4 440 Save R63 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Meant for children aged 5 and up, "My First Encyclopedia" will pique kids' curiosity and stimulate their intellectual development. Stunning photographs, facts, games, and puzzles will capture children's attention and make reading fun. Clear and comprehensive content helps develop educational skills and broaden a child's knowledge. Additionally, helpful parents' notes are included to encourage an interactive learning experience between caregiver and child. With "My First Encyclopedia," children will build knowledge and vocabulary that will stimulate their mind and aid their development.

i-SPY Wales - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback): I Spy i-SPY Wales - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback)
I Spy
R88 Discovery Miles 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Explore Wales with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area. Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Wales. From mountains and beaches to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more spotting fun check out: i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443) i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730) i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528) i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)

i-SPY Scotland - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback): I Spy i-SPY Scotland - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback)
I Spy
R88 Discovery Miles 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Explore Scotland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area. Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Scotland. From mountains and lochs to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more spotting fun check out: i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443) i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730) i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528) i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)

Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Paperback): Jane Chisholm Illustrated Dictionary of Science (Paperback)
Jane Chisholm
R684 R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Save R209 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. It is split into three sections, each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for Physics, Biology and Chemistry, and including important charts, tables and lists. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website.

How To Be A Young #Writer (Paperback): Oxford Dictionaries, Christopher Edge How To Be A Young #Writer (Paperback)
Oxford Dictionaries, Christopher Edge; Illustrated by Padhraic Mulholland 1
R220 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days

This is an authoritative book from the word experts at Oxford to get budding writers crafting brilliant stories. It will help you think about how to develop an idea into a gripping and powerful story, with examples and tips from the best known authors to show you how it's done. For children aged 11 and over, it covers all the key elements of plot, characterization, building a believable world, thinking about tone and style, weaving description into stories, through to endings and editing your work. Practical tips will get any struggling writer to beat the fear of the blank page and inspirational advice will help young authors to achieve their creative writing goals. It includes information on sharing stories and how to get people reading your work.

Basher Science: Planet Earth (Paperback): Simon Basher Basher Science: Planet Earth (Paperback)
Simon Basher; Daniel Gilpin
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Discover the secrets of Planet Earth, from its fiery insides to the landforms and lifeforms on its surface! Basher Science: Planet Earth is a compelling guide to a community of characters who keep the world in motion. Learn just how hot it is at the Earth's core and how volcanoes are created, before discovering the difference between peninsulas and plateaus, and exactly who, or what, is the mysterious El Nino. Key concepts such as fossil fuels and climate change are broken down and illustrated in Basher's signature approachable style - making it easy for kids to understand these topical subjects. Kids can also learn about the unique features of different environments around the world, from the frozen Arctic to the African savannah. Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Daniel Gilpin to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the science behind the headlines. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

Lists for Curious Kids: Animals - 206 Fun, Fascinating and Fact-Filled Lists (Hardcover): Tracey Turner Lists for Curious Kids: Animals - 206 Fun, Fascinating and Fact-Filled Lists (Hardcover)
Tracey Turner; Illustrated by Caroline Selmes
R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Ships in 3 - 5 working days

Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds, nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen different languages? Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids: Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your animal knowledge at the same time! Discover animal invaders, the top 10 most popular pets, fish that light up the ocean, very long snakes . . . and a slam-dunking, basketball-playing rabbit! With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia - For Curious Kids Ages 0 to 3 (Board book): Sally Symes, Britannica Group Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia - For Curious Kids Ages 0 to 3 (Board book)
Sally Symes, Britannica Group; Illustrated by Hanako Clulow
R852 R751 Discovery Miles 7 510 Save R101 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! - The Animal Kingdom as you've Never Seen it Before (Hardcover): Dk, John Woodward Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! - The Animal Kingdom as you've Never Seen it Before (Hardcover)
Dk, John Woodward 1
R713 R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Save R103 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Explore the animal kingdom like you've never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for young animal lovers. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you've never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the animal planet. This charming children's encyclopedia opens the world in new ways, with: -Packed with facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics. -Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images. -Crystal clear text distills the key information. -DK's encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information. This fully-updated edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! is the perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, and introduces children to the major animal groups along with how they fit into the tree of life. Covering invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals and more, this amazing animal book for kids is jam-packed with fun facts about your favourite animals and lesser-known species as well as insightful infographics and data boxes so that every topic is covered in depth and detail while remaining easy to understand at a glance. Explore, Discover And Learn! DK's Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! uncovers the marvels of the animal kingdom in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism, so you can spend quality time exploring the diversity of the animal world with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling animal encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid's encyclopedia is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there's an encyclopedia for everyone!

Pocket Genius: Cats (Paperback): Dk Pocket Genius: Cats (Paperback)
Dk
R187 R151 Discovery Miles 1 510 Save R36 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Space A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover, Revised edition): Dk Space A Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover, Revised edition)
Dk
R939 R806 Discovery Miles 8 060 Save R133 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Volcano & Earthquake (Hardcover): Dk Volcano & Earthquake (Hardcover)
Dk
R150 R120 Discovery Miles 1 200 Save R30 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Uncover the Earth's inner secrets as you explore the world's most magnificent volcanoes and earthquakes like never before. Become an eyewitness to the world's most explosive volcanoes and powerful earthquakes with this picture-led guide that will take you on a visual tour of the hotspots of the world. Explore everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -All information updated by expert consultants -Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines -Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does! Packed with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history. From tectonic plates, to liquid lava, this all-encompassing geography book is a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Animals (Paperback): David Alderton Animals (Paperback)
David Alderton
R863 R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Save R189 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Describing the most intriguing creatures on the planet, from the big cats of Africa to the apes that are our closest evolutionary ancestors and the whales and dolphins that roam the world's oceans, Animals profiles over 400 of the world's most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of animals from every continent and giving a sense of the incredible diversity of animal types. Featured animals are grouped by order, then within each order by family; each family section contains examples of the key species, which are illustrated with beautifully detailed, full-colour artworks. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information on scientific name, order and family, features, habitats, distribution, diet and breeding, as well as informative maps and detailed box features. Packed full of information and colour, Animals is guaranteed to appeal to any budding zoologist or animal enthusiast.

A History of the End of the World - Over 75 Tales of Armageddon and Global Extinction from Ancient Beliefs to Prophecies and... A History of the End of the World - Over 75 Tales of Armageddon and Global Extinction from Ancient Beliefs to Prophecies and Scientific Predictions (Hardcover)
Tim Rayborn
R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Ships in 12 - 17 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
R679 R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Save R74 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My First 150 Sight Words Workbook - (Ages 6-8) Bilingual (English / Spanish) (Ingles / Espanol): Learn to Write 150 and Read... My First 150 Sight Words Workbook - (Ages 6-8) Bilingual (English / Spanish) (Ingles / Espanol): Learn to Write 150 and Read 500 Sight Words (Body, Actions, Family, Food, Opposites, Numbers, Shapes, Jobs, Places, Nature, Weather, Time and More!) (Spanish, Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Lauren Dick
R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
First Encyclopedia of the Human Body (Hardcover, New edition): Fiona Chandler First Encyclopedia of the Human Body (Hardcover, New edition)
Fiona Chandler; Illustrated by David Hancock
R333 R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Save R76 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, x-rays and microscope images of the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all the main bodily functions. Includes experiments, amazing facts, a timeline of medical history , a who's who of great scientists and internet links to recommended websites.

England Rule (Paperback): Simon Mugford England Rule (Paperback)
Simon Mugford; Illustrated by Dan Green
R217 R178 Discovery Miles 1 780 Save R39 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Is England the team you cheer for at every EUROs or World Cup? Currently ranked among the top ten, the team has featured in no less than 16 World Cup finals, winning it in 1966, and then came so close to lifting the European trophy in 2020! In this fun and fact-filled book about the England's men's team, Football Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, will take you through the historic highs of the 1966 World Cup, the heartbreak and tears of 1990 and 1996 to the resurgence of the current team. Along the way you'll learn about the legendary players, managers, matches, songs, fans and, of course, all the stats that tell the story of England's national sporting obsession. Football Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

First Encyclopedia of Our World (Hardcover, New edition): Felicity Brooks First Encyclopedia of Our World (Hardcover, New edition)
Felicity Brooks
R255 R154 Discovery Miles 1 540 Save R101 (40%) In Stock

A bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions such as "Why is night dark?" "How do earthquakes happen?" and "What is under the sea?" Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites.

Discover Dinosaurs - And What They Could Do (Hardcover): Hannah Lippard Discover Dinosaurs - And What They Could Do (Hardcover)
Hannah Lippard
R319 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R38 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia - The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures (Hardcover): Dk Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia - The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures (Hardcover)
Dk
R838 R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Save R101 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Doodle Lit (Paperback): Jennifer Adams Doodle Lit (Paperback)
Jennifer Adams
R522 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R100 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! - Over 60 Prehistoric Creatures as You've Never Seen Them Before (Hardcover, Revised &... Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! - Over 60 Prehistoric Creatures as You've Never Seen Them Before (Hardcover, Revised & Updated Edition)
Dk 1
R355 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R71 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Journey back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, menacing pterosaurs patrolled the skies, and the seas were filled with awesome reptiles.

See every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us.

This fully revised edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia: Dinosaur! is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, from the age of dinosaurs to the Ice Age. Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on their front feet? Would you believe that Carcharodon megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark?

Packed with jaw-dropping 3D images including the Pterodactylus, ferocious Tyrannosaurus, the gigantic snake Titanoboa and mighty woolly mammoth, this fact-filled book is made for kids.

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