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The Encyclopedia of STEM Words - An Illustrated a to Z of 100 Terms for Kids to Know (Paperback): Jenny Jacoby The Encyclopedia of STEM Words - An Illustrated a to Z of 100 Terms for Kids to Know (Paperback)
Jenny Jacoby; Illustrated by Vicky Barker
R306 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R35 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites? (That means dinosaur poo!) Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia. Organised in alphabetical order and each term beautifully illustrated with humour and charm, these 100 essential concepts will fascinate scientifically minded young readers, from those ABCs all the way down to X-rays, the terrifying Yangchuanosaurus and even the true definition of Zero! There is a contents list at the front and a full index at the back, plenty of extra words and definitions ... plus mind-boggling facts too. This is the book for STEM fans!

Everything: Dinosaurs (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Everything: Dinosaurs (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids 1
R249 R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Save R64 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about dinosaurs in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love. It's time to learn everything about dinosaurs! Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer's corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more.

Science Essentials (Paperback): Science Essentials (Paperback)
1
R99 Discovery Miles 990 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Help with Homework is a fun way to link school and home learning, helping children reinforce key skills. With expert-reviewed exercises designed for the latest curriculum,

Lore of the Wild, Volume 1 - Folklore and Wisdom from Nature (Hardcover): Claire Cock-Starkey Lore of the Wild, Volume 1 - Folklore and Wisdom from Nature (Hardcover)
Claire Cock-Starkey; Illustrated by Aitch
R410 R340 Discovery Miles 3 400 Save R70 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new perspective. Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations capture the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and cultures from around the world are represented in this comprehensive compendium. In this book, discover the lore of: An array of different animals, birds and insects All types of flowers, plants and trees The weather, sun, moon and stars Good and bad omens, and lucky charms Lore of the Wild inspires appreciation of different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the natural environment, and is a treasure trove of superstitions, ancient wisdom and enchanting folktales.

100 Facts Plant Life (Paperback): Miles Kelly 100 Facts Plant Life (Paperback)
Miles Kelly
R214 R110 Discovery Miles 1 100 Save R104 (49%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

100 Facts Plant Life is bursting with detailed images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about our green planet. 100 Facts Plant Life contains key topics about the plant kingdom in mind-blowing numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids. This is a fascinating plant book for kids aged 7+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Plant Life: - The seven functions of a plant, which include photosynthesis and pollination - Plants in different environments such as forests, jungles and underwater - Animal friends, enemies and how plants use their appearance as a trap Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Squirting cucumbers can shoot their seeds 5 metres away. Their seedpods are full of water and explode at the slightest touch. - Nearly half of all the trees that are cut down are used to make paper - more than 300 million tonnes every year. - Sea otters wrap strands of giant kelp around themselves so they don't float away while feeding on sea urchins or resting. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Sprinkle mustard or cress seeds on a damp piece of cotton wool and leave on a saucer in a warm place - the seeds will start to germinate after a day - Light and dark! Find out the effect of sunlight and lack of sunlight on a living plant by placing a piece of card on a leaf and looking at what happens after a few days. - Quiz question: Roots grow towards light. True or false? Author: Camilla de la Bedoyere Consultant: Barbara Taylor Pages: 40 Age: 7+ Dimensions: 9 X 12 Format: Paperback with holographic foil ISBN: 9781848106154

Messi Rules (Paperback, Revised): Simon Mugford Messi Rules (Paperback, Revised)
Simon Mugford; Illustrated by Dan Green
R175 R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Save R35 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Is Lionel Messi your number 1 footballer? In this NEWLY REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons, including his epic Copa America win with Argentina in 2021. Did you know that the living legend Leo has played more than 950 matches, scored more than 750 goals, won 34 club titles including 10 La Liga titles and picked up 76 awards! Discover how Leo went from being the smallest player on the field (as a young boy he was so tiny all the other players called him 'Titch') to being widely known as the 'Greatest of All Time' with his incredible runs, ball control and lots and lots of goals! 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.

World War II Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk World War II Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk
R484 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.? World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome. ?Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you'll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more. Whether you're a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history."

Sportopedia - Explore more than 50 sports from around the world (Hardcover, First Edition, New Edition): Mark Long Sportopedia - Explore more than 50 sports from around the world (Hardcover, First Edition, New Edition)
Mark Long; ADA M. Skinner 1
R496 R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Save R63 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before. Whether you're into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes - male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians - and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share. With basic tenets and rules as well as more niche facts all explained, this book serves as a complete encyclopedia to the sporting world. Covering ball sports, such as soccer, rugby, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby and cricket; racket sports such as tennis, table tennis and badminton; athletics and gymnastics; target sports such as shooting, archery and golf; as well as combat sports such as judo, karate and boxing, this book covers everything from very well known activities to the more niche sporting hobbies such as boccia and kabaddi. Sport-loving kids will find hours of entertainment and fascinating information in this awesome encyclopedia.

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
R330 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R72 (22%) In Stock

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.

Dancing Shapes with Attitude - Ballet and Body Awareness for Young Dancers (Hardcover): Once Upon A Dance Dancing Shapes with Attitude - Ballet and Body Awareness for Young Dancers (Hardcover)
Once Upon A Dance
R636 R568 Discovery Miles 5 680 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Careers for Girls - Let go the sandbags and dream BIG. (Hardcover): Anne Daly Careers for Girls - Let go the sandbags and dream BIG. (Hardcover)
Anne Daly; Illustrated by Anne Daly
R656 Discovery Miles 6 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear - Tales of Before it All Began ...(the Official Prequel) (Paperback): Jane Riordan Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear - Tales of Before it All Began ...(the Official Prequel) (Paperback)
Jane Riordan
R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel) Beautiful new paperback edition of Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear. We all have a special place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods. Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen and the re-issue edition Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London. The stories are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and The Best Bear in All the World. The paperback edition of this timeless story collection is a real tribute to the world's most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

The Secrets of Ancient Sea Monsters (Hardcover): Yang Yang The Secrets of Ancient Sea Monsters (Hardcover)
Yang Yang; Illustrated by Chuang Zhao
R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Dylan's Birthday Present/Dylans Geburtstagsgeschenk - Bilingual German and English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large... Dylan's Birthday Present/Dylans Geburtstagsgeschenk - Bilingual German and English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Victor Dias De Oliveira Santos
R603 R509 Discovery Miles 5 090 Save R94 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dylan's Birthday Present - Bilingual Russian and English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print... Dylan's Birthday Present - Bilingual Russian and English Edition (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Victor Dias De Oliveira Santos
R603 R509 Discovery Miles 5 090 Save R94 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Solar System - Bilingual (English / Spanish) (Ingles / Espanol) Exploring Space (Engaging Readers, Level 1) (English,... The Solar System - Bilingual (English / Spanish) (Ingles / Espanol) Exploring Space (Engaging Readers, Level 1) (English, Spanish, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Ashley Lee; Edited by Alexis Roumanis
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Our Planet (Board book): Our Planet (Board book)
R331 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R36 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
British Museum: Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief (Hardcover): Sarah Walsh British Museum: Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief (Hardcover)
Sarah Walsh; Janina Ramirez
R615 R455 Discovery Miles 4 550 Save R160 (26%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning of time and this collection brings together 50 stories from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons and many more female figures that have played an important role in shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, but connected by the power of the female, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength. Each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. List of goddesses featured: Inanna, Athena, Mami Wata, Nut, Ezili Danto, Rhiannon, Xiwangmu, Baba Yaga, Durga, Juno, Venus, Chalchiutitcue, Brigid, Mokosh, Pattini, Ariadne, Asase Yaa, Gaia, Eve, Mawu, Lilith, Sekhmet, Diana, Freyja, Izanami, Anat, Hel, Rangda, Medusa, Kali, Mary, Guanyin, Isis, Hecate, Sarasvati, Tara, Chang'e, Pte San Win, Lakshmi, Popa Medaw, Sedna, Itzpapalotl, Pele, Badb Catha, Oshun, Spider Mother, Tiamat, Amaterasu, Papatuanuku, Mazu

1000 Amazing Record Breakers (Paperback): 1000 Amazing Record Breakers (Paperback)
R270 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R59 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Dive into the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. This fantastic book of world records for children aged 9+ showcases the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space. Celebrate your child's curiosity in this world records book, offering: - Over 1,000 mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Vivid CGI graphics, illustrations and photos that jump off the page and make stats and facts easy to understand. - Fantastic stories of record-breaking nature and epic human achievements to inspire young readers. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica - a chilling -89.2C), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier in this book of jaw-dropping record breakers. Children will love all these records and more, presented through CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional fact boxes that make information easy to understand.

i-SPY My First Minibeasts - Spy it! Stick it! (Paperback): I Spy i-SPY My First Minibeasts - Spy it! Stick it! (Paperback)
I Spy
R108 Discovery Miles 1 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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 spiders to worms, butterflies to beetles, children will love learning about the marvellous minibeasts found in the UK. 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 Wildlife (ISBN 9780008529802) i-SPY My First Farm (ISBN 9780008529796) i-SPY My First Things that go (ISBN 9780008529819)

The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome (Hardcover): Stella Caldwell The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome (Hardcover)
Stella Caldwell; Illustrated by Eugenia Nobati
R330 R289 Discovery Miles 2 890 Save R41 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. This beautifully illustrated book will transport you back in time to a world of emperors and centurions. Meet the Roman people and discover the treasures of their glorious empire. See gladiator battles and chariot races. Discover mythical tales of magic and monsters. Visit an ancient fast-food stall or banquet in style. Marvel at intricate mosaics, splendid treasures and ingenious inventions. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story

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
R645 R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Save R65 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Anthology of Exquisite Birds (Hardcover): Ben Hoare An Anthology of Exquisite Birds (Hardcover)
Ben Hoare
R525 R410 Discovery Miles 4 100 Save R115 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. The seventh book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Exquisite Birds explores some of the most impressive birds on our planet. Children aged 7-9 can marvel at the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second or the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, in this striking collection showcasing more than 90 birds. This impressive bird anthology for kids offers: - A wide selection of birds featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration. - The 7th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 100,000 copies in the US. - A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page. An Anthology of Exquisite Birds pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers, whether it's finding out about condors and cuckoos or swans and starlings. Features on eggs, feathers, nests, and other key topics explore the enormous variety of avian adaptations. There is also a visual index packed with reference information for young bird enthusiasts, including the size and range of each species.

Get to Know Dinosaurs - Bilingual (English / Spanish) (Ingles / Espanol) Dinosaur Adventures (Engaging Readers, Level 1)... Get to Know Dinosaurs - Bilingual (English / Spanish) (Ingles / Espanol) Dinosaur Adventures (Engaging Readers, Level 1) (English, Spanish, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Alexis Roumanis
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aurora Journal (Diary, Notebook) (Hardcover): Booksmith Press Aurora Journal (Diary, Notebook) (Hardcover)
Booksmith Press
R533 Discovery Miles 5 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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