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THE MIGHTY MECHANICS' GUIDE TO SPEED We are the mighty mechanics
and we look after all kinds of speedy machines. Join us in this
four-book series as we take you on an exhilarating tour of the
fastest transport on wheels, tracks, water and in the air. THE
MIGHTY MECHANICS' GUIDE TO SPEED ON TWO WHEELS Join the mechanics
on a tour of some of the world's speediest machines. It's a race to
reveal which bike is fastest. Discover... * The fastest motorcycle
races in the world * What sidecar racing is * Cyclists that are
breaking records ...and much, much more!
The latest in our How... series takes to the waves to reveal the
wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of
how they do what they do, what they're used for and how they have
changed over time. Featuring fantastic artwork by celebrated
illustrator James Gulliver Hancock, words by author Clive Gifford
and loads of flaps to lift, this is the quintessential kids guide
to all things ships! Raise anchor as you set sail through the ages,
from wooden paddle boats and tiny coracles to swanky mega-yachts
with helipads and paddle steamers in this companion to How Airports
Work and How Trains Work. From gigantic cruise liners to beautiful
sailing ships, young readers will travel through history and around
the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about
ships. Lift the flaps to unfurl papyrus sails on an Ancient
Egyptian ship sailing up the Nile, tour a historic Spanish galleon,
zoom across the water at almost 320 miles per hour in a speedboat,
and much more. See how ships stay afloat, cultivate wind power, and
navigate using just the stars. Learn all about how the first simple
boats carved out of tree trunks evolved into the giant super yachts
and cruise liners of today, and take a look at the limitless
possibilities of the ships of the future. How Ships Work is
jam-packed with amazing facts and awesome illustrations, and was
created in consultation with the National Maritime Museum, UK.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its
first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown
a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
A railway adventure on the farm. The children are riding on the
little railway when they get caught in a rainstorm. While drying by
the fire, Grandpa tells them two stories from the old days on the
railways - both stories are true. Drive Bill Hoole offers two girls
a ride in the cab of his steam locomotive: They have been caught in
a storm and the heat of the cab will dry them out. They end up
stealing the train!
Welcome on board the Discovery Express! The year is 1937 and a
conundrum is afoot: a professor on the verge of a brilliant
discovery has disappeared. Can you help to solve the clues on this
time-travelling adventure and track down the missing scientist? On
your voyage, you'll travel the world, see some of the most
important moments in the history of transport, meet the most
brilliant engineers of all time, and ultimately unveil the design
of the world's first jet engine! With clues to solve on every page,
this interactive lift-flap adventure is sure to spark the
imaginations of aspiring scientists and engineers everywhere, as
you travel back in time to discover the history of transport.
Peppa travels to playgroup on her scooter in this travel-tastic new
story! Madame Gazelle has asked Peppa and her friends to travel to
playgroup in their favourite way. Peppa loves her scooter . . . But
which way will everyone else like best? Ride along with Peppa and
friends and learn how to stay safe on the road! Everybody loves
Scooters! Also Available: Peppa Pig: Peppa Plays Rugby Peppa Pig:
Peppa's Camper Van Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Yoga Peppa Pig: Peppa and
the Big Train
Our new Activity Book is packed full of trains, colouring and
engineering puzzles. Some of the activities are easy, others are
more challenging. There's something for everyone: colouring, maths,
crossword, anagrams, spot the dangers, join the dots, brain
teasers, terrible train jokes, and a fabulous, new Spot the
Difference! 32 pages of easy to follow activities, some more
challenging than others but all great fun, combining learning,
problem solving and creativity. The colouring pages bring the
Peter's Railway books to life and you can be as creative as you
like! Beware the "Most Dangerous Railway Station in the World" see
if you can spot all the dangerous things that shouldn't be
happening!! Keep the kids busy with this great new activity book
from Peter's Railway.
With sing-along song from David Gibb, Lollies Award-winning
Michelle Robinson's busy story based on the tongue-twister is
bursting with trucks, doggie drivers, vehicles and colour! Red
Lorry and Yellow Lorry must get to the construction site, but they
have a snow-drift, a breakdown and a speeding tractor to contend
with along the way... Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry: which one would you
drive? Jam-packed with lorries, trucks, cars, motorbikes and all
kinds of vehicles! Sing along with a QR code link to the official
Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry song by David Gibb! 'Dares to dive deep
into a magnificent fiasco, a delight for the youngest of truck
aficionados' KIRKUS 'A celebration of traffic jam-packed with fun.
It will be essential reading for any young transportophile, but
just as entertaining for the rest of the family too'
LoveReading4Kids
The critically acclaimed Mortal Engines quartet is repackaged in a
paperback boxset with fantastic and eye-catching covers featuring
new artwork by Ian McQue. Mortal Engines launched Philip Reeve's
brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where
mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. 20
years on from it's first publication, it is hailed as a modern
classic. TITLES INCLUDED Mortal Engines Predator's Gold Infernal
Devices A Darkling Plain Four paperback novels in a card slipcase,
shrinkwrapped. With a story that is epic, beatifully crafted and
absorbing for the entire four novels, this boxset is the perfect
gift for lovers of fantasy novels and classic science fiction such
as Dune. ABOUT THE SERIES Mortal Engines was made into a feature
length film starring Hugo Weaving and produced and written by Lord
of the Rings director Peter Jackson The first book in the series
won the coveted Smarties Gold Book award REVIEWS "Like the moving
cities it depicts, Reeve's debut novel is a staggering feat of
engineering, a brilliant construction that offers new wonders at
every turn." - Publishers Weekly "...readers who enjoy violent,
titanic clashes between good and evil will be absorbed from
beginning to end." - Kirkus Reviews
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Big Book of Boats
(Hardcover)
Luogo comune; Illustrated by Luogo comune; Translated by Catherine Bruzzone
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R345
Discovery Miles 3 450
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas! From
enormous cruise ships glittering in the evening light to incredible
submarines exploring the depths of the ocean, boats reveal to us
the secrets, stories and histories of our world. Read about big
battles, amazing adventures, vast voyages and calamitous
catastrophes. Characterful felt-tip illustrations and curious facts
combine in this gift-worthy non-fiction book of boats. All aboard!
Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. "Clickety-clack! The freight
train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what
they do, and where in the world they go. From traditional steam
trains to super-fast bullet trains, trams and funicular railways,
children will love lifting the flaps to discover how different
types of trains work. With lots of fun facts about about the
history of train travel and famous trains and railways from around
the world. Perfect for any little train enthusiast.
How do trains work? What types of trains are there? Where do they
take you? The Do You Know?TM series provides in-depth looks at a
wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to
know everything, each thought-provoking book features - 96 pages of
engaging and educational answers to many popular questions -
Hundreds of labeled full-color illustrations - An index to key
terms Fans of this book will also enjoy other in the same series,
including Trains, Dinosaurs, Oceans, Space, Vehicles, Earth, and
Animals. - Great family and classroom read-aloud book - Educational
books for kids 5 to 8 - Nonfiction books for kids An indispensable
resource for any child's library!
Peter and Grandpa make a little electric loco from an old mobility
scooter and bits of wood and metal from around the farm. With the
aid of Grandpa's furnace, scrap iron is heated until it is white
hot and liquid, then moulded into wheels. With a bit of wiring and
paint, the engine is ready to go, but for how long? A "making"
adventure with a twist for Peter and his Grandpa. Lots of technical
information with 12 Watercolours by John Wardle. Age 6 to 12 years.
Relax on a cruise ship, catch a flight at the airport or travel on
a canalboat in this sticker book full of bustling travel scenes.
There are over 150 stickers to bring each scene to life, from cars,
buses, planes and trains to tourists, passengers and much more. A
perfect activity for a journey or holiday.
Peter is on holiday with his family in Scotland when Grandpa learns
of a spectacular train crash. It happened nearby so they go
exploring to find the exact spot. To add to the adventure they
discover some evidence still lying on the ground - It's a true
story where a crazy mistake led to disaster, but luckily no-one was
hurt. To show how easy it is to make a blunder like this, Grandpa
tells another story which ends with a Bang!
There's work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm's a busy
place! Six hardworking trucks-with help from brand-new farm
vehicles-have work to do in each of the seasons: planting in
spring, building a barn in the summer, harvesting in fall, and
finally tucking the animals in for a cozy winter. Construction
enthusiasts will love this look at a farm through the year, and all
the rough, tough work there is to do! Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG
Ford, the author-illustrator team behind the many New York Times
CONSTRUCTION SITE bestsellers, bring their playful rhyming text and
vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to
delight little construction fans everywhere.
Packed with amazing infographics and awesome stats, this
best-selling series has a fun and accessible world-record book
approach. With bold and colourful illustrations, eye-catching
photographs and the latest expert research, Record Breakers books
are the perfect purchase for kids who love brain-bending facts!
Kids can't get enough motor action and Car Record Breakers is
crammed full of facts, stats, and full-page images of the most
amazing automobiles on Earth. Dad will be sneaking a look, too!
Extreme autos, speed machines and crazy cars! Not to mention
hypercars at the cutting edge of technology, the world's fastest
race cars and outrageous one-off autos. Find out what records the
Porche 918 Spyder and McLaren F1 cars hold in this exciting and
informative book in Carlton's latest addition to the Record
Breakers series.
The exciting sequel to the popular LEGO Gadgets and LEGO Chain
Reactions. Build your own kinetic sculptures in this fun kit. All
the LEGO elements are included, so you can build frames with axles
and crankshafts that provide different functions like spinning or
turning back and forth. Add paper-craft characters to the build and
watch your new friend come to life! The non-fiction STEM content
links the builds to real-life robotics and mechanical engineer
applications. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based
activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our
unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and
materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to
kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended
creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on Everything you need
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Cars
(Hardcover)
Claude Delafosse; Illustrated by Sophie Kniffke
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R289
Discovery Miles 2 890
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Look at the engine of a car. Ride in a racing car, a dumper truck,
a bulldozer, a cattle-truck, a bus. Drive a fire-engine, an
ambulance, a police car through the city traffic. Count the wheels
on a bike, a skate board, roller skates, a tricycle, a baby buggy,
a motor bike and a scooter.
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