Take on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature! Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature and help look after wildlife. From listening to birds to rolling down a hill, making a hedgehog house to planting a tree, they'll learn all about the natural world along the way. As well as activities, it is packed with facts, photos and things to spot that i-SPY fans will love. Once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. Plus there are extra eco points to be scored for doing something to help the planet. For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Seaside Challenge (ISBN 9780008529789).

Learn all about the world's icy polar regions in this picture-packed guide for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series Step into the frozen regions at the ends of the Earth to explore the amazing habitats and wildlife at the North and South poles. Meet the amazing human and animal life that thrives at sub-zero temperatures, from penguins and reindeer to indigenous peoples and scientists. See how polar bears endure the Arctic winter without hibernating, discover how penguins avoid frostbite in their toes, and find out which explorer reached the South pole first. Discover, too, how Earth's changing climate is impacting these important environments. Great for projects, curiosity, or just for fun, this is the perfect illustrated guide to the Arctic and Antarcti

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Ancient Rome - an activity-packed exploration of people and places in this early empire.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the army, religion, emperors, senators, towns, conquests, and architecture; and the book ends with charts of famous structures in Rome and famous rulers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as a Roman recipe, making a Roman toga, and playing the Roman game of knucklebones. Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children aged 8 years and up. First published in 2007-2009, this series has been fully revised and updated for 2020.

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.

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.

Hierdie leesboeke wat plaaslik vervaardig is, is geskik vir Fases 10-14 en is prettig asook lesersvriendelik. Die titels is propvol kleurfoto's en illustrasies, met talle aktiwiteite om leesvaardighede en -begrippe aan te moedig. Ses volkleur feiteboekies is die nuutste toevoeging tot die reeks. Leesoefening in feitemateriaal en kennisuitbreiding word op 'n interessante manier aangepak.

Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Biology, ABCs of Space, and ABCs of Physics will love this introduction to engineering for babies and toddlers! This alphabetical installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect introduction to science for infants and toddlers. It makes a wonderful science baby gift for even the youngest engineer. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond! A is for Amplifier B is for Battery C is for Carnot Engine From amplifier to zoning, the ABCs of Engineering is a colorfully simple introduction to STEM for babies and toddlers to a new engineering concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by two experts, each page in this engineering primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little engineer. If you're looking for the perfect STEAM book for teachers, science toys for babies, or engineer toys for kids, look no further! ABCs of Engineering offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

Incredible historical stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to trigonometry. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how codes keep our secrets safe. Colourful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read.

What's the Point of Maths? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring maths to life. From measuring a pyramid to predicting comets, from counting like the Babylonians to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core maths ideas were discovered and invented and how to apply them today - in the classroom and the real world!

Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colourful illustrations make the maths fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds. Throughout the ebook, worked examples show readers how to solve simple maths challenges, encouraging children to improve their maths skills with hands-on practice.

Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room by introducing them to robotics with the next installment of the Baby University board book series! Enjoy these simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius. The perfect robot baby toy or baby engineering book for parents looking to kick start their baby's learning! Robotics for Babies is a colorful, simple introduction to the technology behind robots. This engineering board book is full of scientific and mathematical information from experts Dr. Sarah Kaiser and Chris Ferrie. Robotics for Babies is the perfect book to teach complex robotics concepts in a simple, engaging way. It's never too early to become a scientist! Set the children in your life on a lifelong path to learning with the next incredible installment of the Baby University board book series. Other Baby University titles include: Quantum Physics for Babies Rocket Science for Babies and many more!

Get children excited about science with this essential, encylopedic introduction to physics, chemistry, and biology.

What makes a firework bang? How do plants use sunlight to make food? What is the mysterious force that makes a magnet cling to your refrigerator? With astonishing images, simple graphics, and crystal-clear text Science A Children's Encyclopedia will explain the answers to all these questions, and many, many more.

Find out how chemistry begins with matter - the stuff we and our world are all made of - and the building blocks of atoms, so super-small there are about one million, million atoms on the dot of this "i". The science of physics explains forces, energy, light, electricity, and magnetism. Forces are the hidden power behind everything on Earth, and the Universe beyond. It's the force of gravity that keeps you stuck on Earth's surface, so it's pretty important to understand. Biology is all about how living things work, from tiny germs, to giant trees, to you! Did you know your amazing body has more than 1,000 parts, including bones, muscles and other organs?

Packed with the essential information that every curious child needs to understand how our extraordinary world works, Science A Children's Encyclopedia should be in every family library.

When he was a little boy, Derek Jeter dreamed only one dream -- he wanted to play shortstop for the New York Yankees. Today, Derek Jeter lives that dream, and more. He has been the team's star shortstop since 1996 and is a major reason the Yankees have won three World Series in that time. His outstanding play in the field combined with his powerful batting make him a force to be reckoned with, but it's his positive attitude and hard work that have earned him the respect and admiration of his teammates and his fans. In a sport filled with superstars, Derek Jeter has proven he has what it takes to rise to the top.

National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation and misinformation can have on the world in this timely and relevant title. Headlines leap out at us from mobile phones, TV screens, computers, newspapers, and everywhere we turn. Technology has opened up exciting new ways to tell interesting stories, but how much of it is news ... and how much is just noise? This refreshing and up-to-date media literacy book gives kids the tools they need to decode what is fact from what is fiction so that they can make smart choices about what to believe. Topics cover a broad range, from defining freedom of speech, the journalists' code of ethics, the dangers of propaganda, and the future of news. Packed with profiles of influential journalists, fun facts, and iconic photographs, this ultimate guide to the information age will get kids thinking about their relationship and responsibility to media.

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!

They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.

From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 120 timelines give you all the general knowledge you need - and even some surprising trivia you don't! Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you'll find it all here. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids The first edition of Timelines of Everything has sold more than 180,000 copies worldwide since its publication in 2018. Now the book has been fully updated with new information, all checked by experts, to ensure it continues to be an essential reference for kids.

Premachand kee sampoorn kahaaniyaan maanasarovar naamak sheershak mein sangraheet hai, jo aath khandon mein prakaashit hai. un kahaaniyon mein se vishisht 5 chunee huee prasiddh kahaaniyon ko is pustak mein prakaashit kiya gaya hai. ye kahaaniyaan ek shailee aur drshtikon se prastut kee gayee hain. pratyek kahaanee ke poorv premachand kee rachana kee vishesh baaten tatha ant mein unake sandesh evan unase milane vaalee shiksha ko diya gaya hai, jo is kahaanee sangrah ko anootha banaate hanai. 5 kahaaniyon ka yah sankalan visheshatah bachchon ko dhyaan mein rakhate hue prakaashit kiya gaya hai. pratyek prshth par diye gaye kathin shabdon ke arth is kahaaneesangrah ko bachchon ke lie aur bhee anukool aur upayogee banaate hanai. chhaatrchhaatraon, paathashaalaon va pustakaalayon ke lie atyant sangrahaneey. pratyek parivaar ke bachchon, boodhon, yuvaon evan mahilaon ke lie yah ek aadarsh evan sangrahaneey pustak hai.( The book named 'Mansarovar' written by Premchand is in eight parts. Out of those, five stories are picked up in this book. His writings embody social purpose and social criticism rather than mere entertainment. At the end of his stories, readers get the message he wants to give in order to transform their thinking for the good of the society. The meaning of the difficult words occurring on every page is given at the bottom so that even children can understand the meaning of each story. ) #v&spublishers

Saarvajanik jeevan jene vaale pratyek vyakti chahe vah vidyaarthee, grhinee ya koee aur hoo, khaasataur par aaphis mein kaam karanee vaaloon ke liyee acchee parsanailtee aur behatar kamyuunikeshan skilj ka hona anivaary hai. Badee laingueez kaamyuunikeshan ka ek mahattvapuurn ang hain jisee kabhee najarandaaj naheen kiya ja sakata. Lekhak Aruun Saagar Aanand ne prastut pustak daihik bhaasha mein shaareerik haav bhaav sambandhit tathyon ke saath aavashyak chitroon ko prastut kiya hai. Shaareerik bhaav bhangimaoon ke takaneekee samajh hamaaree vyaktittv mein to sudhaar laatee hee hai. Saath hee anya logon ke beech hamaaree ek alag chavi vikasit karatee hai. Is pustak ke sahayata se aap baadee laingueez ke sabhee guurh sanketon ko pahachaan kar apane vyaktittv mein mahattvapuurn vikaas kar sakatee hain aur isasee utpann honee vaalee anachaahee samasyaon se bhee bach sakate hain. Yeh Pustak saral evan sateek tareeke se shaareerik bhaashaoon kee aavashyak jaanakaaree paathakon tak pahunchaatee hai tathaa aapakee kariyar ko unnati ke shikhar par le jaane mein avashya sahaayak siddh hogee.(Actions really do speak louder than words. If you are puzzled by other people or want to improve the impression you give, having an insight into body language is key. In this book you'll discover how the body reveals what people really mean, and how you can use your body and your expressions to make a positive impact. It also explores why we give the signals we do, how to read the most common expressions and goes on to show how you can use body language to transform your personal and professional relationships. ) #v&spublishers

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling how things work books for children! Each page of this mind-blowingly detailed and ambitious encyclopedia will guide you through the natural world and the technology that surrounds you. Giant, page-filling illustrations take objects apart - or take the roofs and walls off buildings - to show you how they work, explaining both basic principles, such as photosynthesis, as well as broader concepts, like how all the living things in a rainforest interact. Explore each and every page of this engaging how things work book to discover: - Key insights into both the natural and human worlds - Striking photography that brings certain concepts to life - A diverse range of chapters coinciding with STEM subjects at school In this how things work encyclopedia, topics range from the human body, to planet Earth, sleep patterns to cooking, sewage systems, wind farms, fungi spores, plate tectonics and more! How Everything Works is perfect for children studying STEM subjects at school or anyone who is simply curious about how nature and the modern world work.

Food chemistry, atom crashing, wave power, food chemistry, and robots! These are just a few of the topics covered in this fantastic new science encyclopaedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of physical and life sciences from A to Z. Super smart and kid-friendly, it's packed with full-colour photographs, weird but true facts , amazing statistics, do-it-yourself experiments, plus profiles of scientists and National Geographic's explorers who rocks the world of science. Keep up with the changes happening all around us with this stellar science reference book.

Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full-color cut-paper illustrations. Earth will focus on the fascinating ins-and-outs of earth science. Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home, Earth. Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of our planet through astonishing numbers: the stretch of time from Earth's formation to the present, the misleading way the surface area of a continent can appear on a map, the angle of Earth's axis that creates the seasons, what percentage of Earth's land is covered in deserts or forests or cities, and so much more. With his signature style, Steve Jenkins explores the most fascinating fields of natural science.