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This Batman encyclopedia is packed with all the latest Batman comic
book art, stories, facts and statistics on DC Comics' Batman
characters, including Super Heroes and allies such as Robin and
Alfred Pennyworth and Batman villains, including The Joker and The
Penguin. Each character in the Batman Character Encyclopedia is
illustrated with exciting and up-to-date DC comic book artwork,
including the newest titles Batman Eternal, Gotham by Midnight,
Arkham Manor and Gotham Academy. Batman Character Encyclopedia
contains more than 200 characters from the Dark Knight of Gotham
City's world, and is the perfect Batman encyclopedia of characters
for fans new and old. Copyright (c) 2015 DC Comics.
Perfect for anyone who wants to know more about their favourite
stars. Tapping into the incredibly successful vlogging trend, VLOG
IT! presents all the info on the most popular vloggers, videos, and
more: categorized, rated and gathered into one awesome book.
Featuring up-to-date news on Zoella, Alfie Deyes, Tanya Burr, Jim
Chapman, Tyler Oakley, PewDiePie, Caspar Lee plus many more, this
colourful, family friendly book is the ultimate 'who's who' guide
to vlogging which fans will just have to have.
Be inspired by Football Legend, Kylian Mbappe! Discover more about
this incredible player's journey from his early career at AS Bondy,
coached by his father, to his success at Paris Saint-Germain FC and
fulfilling his dream of playing for France. Football Legends: Young
readers will love finding out all about the lives of their
favourite players in this incredible biography series. Packed with
footie facts and match stats plus Mbappe's career highlights Also
in the series: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Tammy Abraham, Alex
Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lionel Messi. Amazing cover artwork
illustrated by Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide
acclaim
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!
No matter how the question is answered, one thing is clear: There
has hardly been a life in the last century that Eleanor Roosevelt
has not affected, in one way or another. From securing safe,
low-cost housing for Kentucky's poor, to helping her grandchildren
hang a tire swing on the White House's south lawn, to representing
America as the first female delegate to the United Nations, Eleanor
rarely kept a second of her life for herself -- and she wouldn't
have had it any other way.
In this stunning "scrapbook" biography, Candace Fleming, author
of the acclaimed "Ben Franklin's Almanac, " turns her keen eye to
our nation's premier First Lady. Filled with photographs of
everything from Eleanor's speech at the 1940 Democratic National
Convention to her high school report card, as well as fascinating
stories about life in and out of the White House, "Our Eleanor"
gives us a remarkable perspective on a remarkable woman, and
presents to a new generation an Eleanor to call its own.
Find out more about one of our favourite animals - the dog - in this mini handbook bursting with breeds and fantastic dog facts.
Pocket Eyewitness Dogs is packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about dogs fun. Read the profiles of more than 180 individual dog breeds, from Great Danes to tiny terriers, in this cool canine encyclopedia. Learn more about the main groups of dog breeds, from working dogs to companion dogs, and find out more about dog behaviour, biology, and even the history of how humans have lived alongside - and relied on - these faithful creatures. If you didn't know that dogs have more than 300 million smell-detecting cells, while humans have just 6 million, or that Dalmatians are born spotless, then this is the book for you!
Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for dipping into, Pocket Eyewitness Dogs will tell you everything you need to know about dogs in one pocket-sized book.
"This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections
and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about
differences." -School Library Journal (starred review) In this
acclaimed book, the author of the Newbery Honor Book To Be a Slave
shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special.
A strong choice for sharing at home or in the classroom. Karen
Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of
Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. "This
stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters
in a person's story" (School Library Journal). "Lester's poignant
picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to
create a future that resolves differences" (Children's Literature).
Julius Lester said: "I write because our lives are stories. If
enough of these stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see
that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in
the details." I am a story. So are you. So is everyone.
Do you want to know about eight of the world's deadliest snakes,
forty-nine countries without a coastline, and five fearless female
warriors? Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids by
Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and
informative lists from around the world, guaranteed to keep you
entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time!
Discover Ancient Greek monsters, presidential pets, dizzying
mountain peaks, super-fast animals ... and what not to mention at a
donkey's house. With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline
Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for
yourself!
This beautiful art book for children charts the evolution of the
greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture and
photography. Art: A Children's Encyclopedia traces the development
of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to
contemporary street art. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures,
including the Terracotta Army and Michelangelo's David. Find out
about photography, from pinhole cameras to digital imagery and
iconic photography such as Neil Leifer's Ali versus Liston.With
amazing facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, Art: A
Children's Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the art
world for children.
X-kit Literature Guides explains the history, environment and the
story of the text in broad terms. It discusses every major
character and theme in the text in detail using pictures and
diagrams to explain concepts. X-kit Literature Guides provides
plenty of practise questions and answers and tips on how to tackle
your literature exam.
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Discover the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since
prehistoric times in this picture-packed guide to the extraordinary
shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans
200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an
electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How
dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as
big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to
these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where
they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect
them. The book even takes you inside a shark to learn how it eats
and breathes. It explains, too, how they can swim so fast and how
different tail shapes affect the way each species moves. You'll see
for yourself how a lemon shark is born, and which looks stranger,
the hammerhead or the horn shark. Learn, too, about their
relatives, the manta rays and skates. Throughout the pages of this
newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up
to 20 per cent new images, including photography and updated
diagrams -All information updated by expert consultants -Packed
with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field
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.
When Bessie Coleman was a child, she wanted to be in school -- not
in the cotton fields of Texas, helping her family earn money. She
wanted to be somebody significant in the world. So Bessie did
everything she could to learn under the most challenging of
circumstances. At the end of every day in the fields she checked
the foreman's numbers -- made sure his math was correct. And this
was just the beginning of a life of hard work and dedication that
really paid off: Bessie became the first African-American to earn a
pilot's license. She was "somebody."
Welcome...
Fáilte...
Croeso...
Fair faa ye...
to the United Kingdom!
The Big Book of the UK introduces readers to customs and culture of the
United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" and find out
where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that
haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that
helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest.
Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and
some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national
secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and
Northern Ireland.
Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of
fascinating facts, this children's book takes you on an visual and
vibrant journey of all the chemical elements that make up our
world. This eye-catching encyclopedia for kids is the perfect guide
to the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, for budding
young scientists to explore. It explores the naturally occurring
elements, as well as the man-made ones, and explains their
properties and uses. This engaging encyclopedia for children aged
9-12, shows the many natural forms of each element, as well as a
wide range of both everyday and unexpected objects in which it is
found, making each element relevant to the child's world! Celebrate
your child's curiosity as they explore: -Striking and detailed
diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -Highly visual
approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with
infographic text boxes -Showcases chemical elements in their pure
and raw forms This captivating kids encyclopedia takes a look at
all 118 elements on the periodic table, from Hydrogen to Helium,
Potassium to Polonium, calcium to carbon and so much more! The
striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured
throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both
children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all
about your favourite elements, and lesser known ones like Terbium,
Thallium and Boron - with easy-to-read accessible text for readers
aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this
enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational
gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world
one picture at a time! If you like Periodic Table Book then why not
complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In
Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs
with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars,
Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe
with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.
Packed with more than 1,200 incredible images you can discover the
world's most precious and fascinating objects, from rocks and gems
to fossils and shells. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems,
shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential
visual encyclopedia for children.The Rock and Gem Book is an
indispensable guide to the natural world's most remarkable
treasures the book shows each rock, mineral, fossil, and shell in
its natural form, as well as a wide range of everyday and
unexpected objects in which they can be found Feast your eyes on
the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy! This genius
geology book for kids has over 1200 stunning photographs that
showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can
recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and
pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching
material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of
uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Treasure seekers,
get set to start your own collection with this engaging
encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child's
curiosity as they explore: -Striking and detailed diagrams,
drawings and illustrations on every page -A highly visual approach
to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with
infographic text boxes -CGI reconstructions show whole animals to
help understand fossil fragments. Keep your eyes open for rainbow
rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers
on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the
prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid
builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and
take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and
cockles. This captivating kids enyclopedia also includes
at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats,
with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be
enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's
encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed
down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time!
If you like Rock and Gem Book, then why not complete the
collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series,
avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur
Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes
and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures,
People & Places.
The Oxford Bilingual
Illustrated Maths Dictionary: IsiZulu-English is the ideal resource for
learners who need help in learning and understanding the language of
maths in English when it is not their home language.
These stunning full-colour dictionaries will help learners in Grade 4
to 9 to understand maths terminology by offering translations of the
English headwords and definitions in IsiZulu. Containing over 1000
essential maths words with clear and simple explanations, the Oxford
Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: IsiZulu-English will help build
a strong foundation for maths excellence.
Features
- Over 1 000 essential maths words with clear and simple
explanations
- Topics include mathematical symbols, tables and formulae
- Build understanding with pictures, extra words and cross
references
- Trilingual headword lists give access to Afrikaans and IsiXhosa
The Oxford Student's Mathematics Dictionary provides comprehensive
exam and revision support to secondary school students. With over
1000 key maths terms and concepts, related words in feature panels,
helpful diagrams, formulas, tables, and illustrations in two
colours, this is a key reference guide for students preparing for
GCSE and other exams. This fully updated new edition has even more
words to match the new curriculum requirements and the higher
vocabulary expectations at GCSE and beyond. More focus is given to
topics like data, circle geometry, quadratics, matrices, vectors,
and problem solving, with panels featuring worked examples and
useful formulas to extend subject knowledge. The 2-column
alphabetical dictionary format makes it easy to navigate and to
find information fast, with cross-references to related entries
building mathematical knowledge and technical vocabulary. Free
downloadable learning resources, activities, puzzles, and much more
are available for additional online support at
www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com .
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