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Take a journey along Britain's canals and find out all about how
they were built, what locks are and how they work, and canal boats
and the people who might live on them. Case studies feature the
larger canal systems in Britain such as the Grand Union Canal and
the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, while our 'top tips' on what to do
when on a canal boat provide readers with practical advice for
their next boating holiday.
From debut author London Shah, comes a thrilling futuristic Sci-Fi
mystery perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars. In
the last days of the twenty-first century, sea creatures swim
through the ruins of London. Trapped in the abyss, humankind wavers
between hope and fear of what lurks in the depths around them, and
hope that they might one day find a way back to the surface. When
sixteen-year-old submersible racer Leyla McQueen is chosen to
participate in the city's prestigious annual marathon, she sees an
opportunity to save her father, who has been arrested on false
charges. The Prime Minister promises the champion whatever their
heart desires. But the race takes an unexpected turn, forcing Leyla
to make an impossible choice. Now she must brave unfathomable
waters and defy a corrupt government determined to keep its
secrets, all the while dealing with a guarded, hotheaded companion
she never asked for in the first place. If Leyla fails to discover
the truths at the heart of her world, or falls prey to her own
fears, she risks capture-or worse. And her father will be lost to
her forever.
Join Thomas as he discovers animals from all over the world. With gentle learning through fun facts and easy activities, pre-schoolers will find out about tigers, pandas, parrots and many more creatures.
This book is filled with sticker scenes, mazes, colouring and puzzles and features favourite friends Thomas, James, Percy and a whole host of new characters from around the world. This activity book is perfect for little fans of the series. Includes over 100 stickers.
Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
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Boats
(Spiral bound, New edition)
Christian Broutin; Illustrated by Christian Broutin; Translated by Sarah Matthews
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R406
R331
Discovery Miles 3 310
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Watch wooden sailing ships being tossed on stormy seas and attacked
by pirates. Learn how they are made and how their sails work. Sail
on a racing yacht, go fishing for merlin and see a fishing boat
trawling for fish. Find out about canoes, yachts, motor boats,
speed boats, tug boats and submersibles, as well as huge container
ships, cruise ships, aircraft carriers and oil tankers. Learn how
to make a boat and how to tie different sailor's knots.
In this lift-the-flap edition of the Caldecott Honor classic, young
readers go on a train trip full of new surprises. Freight Train
Lift-the-Flap includes fourteen sturdy flaps perfect for little
hands that reveal the contents of the train cars. A fun and
interactive edition of the perennial favorite, perfect for fans of
Dear Zoo and Where's Spot? A train runs along this track. . . Ever
wonder what, or who, is in the red caboose? How about the orange
tank car and the yellow hopper car? The purple box car? The steam
engine? Who is driving that train? Featuring fourteen flaps to lift
and all-new art, acclaimed author and artist Donald Crews's
lift-the-flap edition of the classic picture book celebrates a
childhood favorite: the train. All aboard!
A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey to the
centre of the Earth. Beginning with the Earth's core and crust,
this innovative book also shows creepy caves, amazing underground
animals, the bustling world below city streets and more. Featuring
bright and colourful illustrations and simple, informative text and
picture labels. With over 75 embedded flaps to lift.
Trucks need a time-out in this rhyming board book about grumpiness
and dealing with big emotions. Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three
toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging
and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get
tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're GRUMPY! When they throw a
total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down? Kids
(and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining
take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted,
rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the
bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown
will keep them giggling!
Hop on and sing along to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus!" Roar,
stomp and clap along with a class of playful dinosaurs as they go
on their first bus journey! "The Wheels on the Bus" transforms into
the squeals on the bus as the little dinos travel up and down,
round and round, all through the land. Packed full of actions to
join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the
excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy
together. Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands
in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, dinosaur
reinvention of this popular rhyme! Ladybird Sing-along Stories:
Supports development of early language Encourages interaction and
play Recommended for children aged 2+
It's Easter at the construction site! As sunshine melts the snow
away, the trucks discover all around them the signs of spring. Lift
the flaps on each sturdy page to reveal blooming flowers, baby
ducks, and gentle lambs - and a special Easter egg hunt surprise!
With bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker's lovable rhyming text
and heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford, this interactive Easter
tale will bring smiles to truck lovers and their families while
celebrating the beauty of spring.
Each bright vehicle has four real wheels to little drivers can race
them everywhere. Full color. 6.5 x 3 (approx.).
Inventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce
young readers to the world of engineering, creative thinking and
problem-solving.
Zara is curious about everything! Travelling around the city with her
gran, she sees all kinds of fascinating things. How do roller coasters
do loop-the-loops? How do planes stay up? As she marvels about how they
work, Zara learns about some of the brilliant engineers who have shaped
the world around her. Soon she can't wait to start creating her own
amazing inventions and become an engineer too!
With pages encouraging kids to try out their very own engineering
experiments such as constructing the perfect paper aeroplane and safely
dropping an egg from a height, this brilliant picture book written by
engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of engineering
and celebrates women in STEM.
The first book in an exciting new series. Still to come:
- A Scientist Like Me
- A Coder Like Me
- A Mathematician Like Me
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Farm Fleet
(Paperback)
Finn Coyle; Illustrated by Srimalie Bassani
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R189
R157
Discovery Miles 1 570
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Features over 100 vintage and collectible cars, including: classic
1950s models (1955 Pontiac Starchief convertible, 1955 Mercury
Montclair hardtop); powerful muscle cars (1962 Ford Thunderbird,
1964 Corvette Stingray, 1968 Chevy Impala SS 427); and fabulous
luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren two-door Coupe, Jaguar XJ220
two-door Coupe).
This sturdy Thomas & Friends board book offers train-loving
boys ages 0 to 3 a simple rhyming story about humorous
misadventures on the track. Readers will giggle at the antics of
the Troublesome Trucks and the messes they make for Thomas the Tank
Engine and his engine friends.
Discover the world's most incredible things that go with specially commissioned LEGOŽ models. Children will love learning about their favourite modes of transport, including airplanes, trains, boats, cars, and even futuristic and fantasy vehicles. LEGOŽ Amazing Vehicles is packed full of fascinating facts and images of more than 100 models of cool things that go. Best of all, it comes with 61 bricks to build four exclusive LEGO mini-vehicles!
Colourful scenes showcase fan-built LEGO vehicle models accompanied by fascinating facts, data, and record-breaking information about the machines. From trains and tractors to aircraft, spacecraft, and automobiles, this book showcases every kind of machine that moves-from past to present, and far into the future. Timelines featuring micro-build models drive readers through the history of transport.
The models are built with mostly standard bricks. Tips and photographic breakdowns will inspire children aged 7-9 to build their own LEGO vehicles. A combination of clear photos, authoritative text, fun facts, and classic LEGO humour help children learn as they build and play.
What's better than a truck? A truck on top of another truck! Trucks
on Trucks hits the highways and the byways while exploring basic
concepts such as size, shape, color, numbers, and professions. A
wonderful choice for children who love vehicles vehicles and books
such as Donald Crews's Truck and Freight Train, and Alice Schertle
and Jill McElmurry's Little Blue Truck. Trucks on trucks on trucks!
Large trucks, small trucks, red trucks, blue trucks . . . and don't
forget about your truck. Featuring Sorche Fairbank's lively,
rhythmic text and illustrator Nik Henderson's bold and energetic
art, this picture book stars page after page of trucks hauling
trucks. Trucks on Trucks is custom-built for vehicle lovers and
introduces young readers to basic preschool concepts such as size,
colors, numbers, professions, and community. A fresh new take on
the classic "things that go" theme.
Travel through history and reach new heights with this
breath-taking children's reference book, all about jets, planes,
and other sensational flying machines. Hop aboard the agile
blackbird spy plane as you become a pilot for the secret service,
perform loops and flips in the streamlined stunt plane, and compete
against the best of the best in the magnificent microlight plane,
in this informative children's reference book. Touch the skies and
discover all about the different features of these aerodynamic
aircrafts, and what makes them so exciting. With fascinating facts,
and beautiful, close-up photography, this children's book brings
these wonderful flying machines to life, and captivates and
inspires its young readers. Did you know that some jumbo jets can
carry up to 660 passengers? Or that the blades on a chinook
helicopter spin at around 225 times per minute? There are thousands
and thousands of winged machines in the world, both past and
present, so there is plenty to explore in this kid's plane book.
Whether they are budding pilots, or airplane enthusiasts, this
reference book is perfect for young readers with an appetite for
information all about planes, jets, and other magnificent machines
that defy gravity.
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