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"1 kangaroo jump is the same distance as 2 ringtailed lemur leaps... " Have you ever wondered just how far animals can jump? These fun comparisons explain it all - from the kangaroo and the snow leopard to the grasshopper and the frog? Understanding numbers and distance is easy with this fun book of animal facts! Starting with a single kangaroo, Alison Limentani's cool illustrations capture a variety of creatures leaping - and reveal just how many jumps it would take each one to cover the same ground. Four bunny hops = 5 frog bounces = 6 goat skips. But none of the animals can match the world-record-holding snow leopard! At the end, kids will discover how many jumps it would take each one to go all around the globe. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Alison Limentani has a degree in Animal Behaviour and worked as a zookeeper before training as a veterinary nurse. Her first picture book (How Much Does a Ladybug Weigh?) was published to great acclaim, making the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids list in 2016. She is also the author of How Long Is a Whale? and How Tall Was a T.rex?
 Celebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this brilliant interactive story by Nick Sharratt. If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator! SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life. A special foiled cover to mark the 30th anniversary of Jelly, Nelly – perfect for new and old fans alike Full of real holes for kids to poke their fingers into, this classic story is bursting with lots of fun! A winning combination of wordplay and discovery by the brilliant Nick Sharratt
Something amazing really does happen every single day! Literally the book of the year, this incredible compendium gives you fun and fantastic facts for every date on the calendar. Did you know that Buzz Aldrin took the first selfie in space on November 12th, 1966? Or that October 21st is International Day of the Nacho? Read the facts daily throughout the year or look up birthdays to see what amazing events in history happened on that day!
In rollicking rhyme, an adventurous kitty invites his friends for a nighttime romp in the busy city. We'll swoon to the moon If the moon is out. We'll have a night To sing about. City cats like city lights - so when the night falls and the moon rises, it's time for them to walk about and creep about and sneak about! Prowl with them down dark streets and up walls, watching weaving cars, moving people, and maybe even a hooting owl. This fabulous and fun rhyming story features wonderful graphic illustrations by popular new artist Matt Hunt! AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Sam Williams has created, written, and illustrated numerous titles for children, selling in many languages all over the world. His titles include Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck by Lisa Westberg-Peters, The No-More series with Bernette Ford, Little Red by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Baby Cakes by Karma Wilson. His new series Noah's Park has just been published in the USA by Simon and Schuster. Matt Hunt is a freelance illustrator living and working in Worcestershire, UK.
• Includes expert tips from an experienced senior examiner to clarify key points and help students avoid making common errors • Uses double page spread design with interactive features to aid learning and breaks content down into manageable sections • Covers new compulsory mathematical element which has been brought into the 2017 specification • Features chapter summaries, exam practice, test yourself questions and other interactive elements to encourage students to adopt active learning strategies for more effective revision • New edition will feature completely updated exam questions that are more in line with actual current exam papers
Discover the magic of Regency England as you colour in everything from the walls of the Prince Regent's Palace to the windswept flower beds of country gardens and carriage-lined city streets. Step into the romantic world of Regency England, from debutantes to dukes, from balls to duels, and a time when decadence ruled the day. The artist’s intricate designs will uncover the trend-setters and taste-makers from the era, from John’s Nash’s architectural wonders, such as Brighton Pavilion, Buckingham Palace, Regent’s Street and more, to the picturesque country life which inspired Jane Austen’s unforgettable novels. Let your creativity flow as you embellish the elegant art, fashion, patterns, fabrics and furnishings which defined the period and wander through the pleasure gardens and promenades which entertained high society. With over sixty illustrations to bring to life in colour, alongside soundbites on the real-life inspirations, as well as excerpts from scandal sheets from the day, this is the ultimate colouring book – and celebration – of the Prince Regent and his infamous era. ‘Indulge your imagination in every possible flight’ – Pride and Prejudice
Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship, this book guides apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route. With contributions from academics, employers and students, it provides a broad and inclusive perspective to build effective working relationships.   The social work degree apprenticeship is unlike any other qualifying route to become a professional social worker. Apprentices have to juggling a number of competing demands, balancing their work and learning commitments, the expectations of their employer and those of their university. It can be intense, high-paced and stressful, and very often apprentices are mature students who may not have been in formal learning environment for many years. This book has been written specifically with apprentices in mind and by a range of stakeholders, not just academics, who draw upon their experience and expertise to help apprentices successfully navigate this qualification.  Key theoretical concepts are introduced throughout, practical advice given and learning features encourage reflection and application, making this a go-to textbook, whether it’s your first time taking a degree or you’re a mature student returning to study - this is an essential companion to your learning journey, helping you manage your relationship with your university and employer. Â
Exam Board: Edexcel Level & Subject: International GCSE Biology and Double Award Science First teaching: September 2017 Next exams: June 2024 Edexcel endorsed Co-teach Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry and Double Award Science with our student book packed full of engaging content, practical skills features and questions, and rigorously updated for the new specifications. Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry 9-1 specification Co-teach Chemistry and Double Award Science with material for separate Chemistry clearly indicated Help students grasp challenging science with our clear and accessible content and full glossary support Prepare students for assessment with questions throughout, including worked examples and a full range of exam-style questions for each topic Establish and build on prior knowledge with ‘Starting Points’ questions and a knowledge check at the beginning of each unit Build and apply the skills students need to understand and carry out practical investigations with ‘Developing investigative skills’ boxes covering all required practicals and full further support in the accompanying Teacher Pack Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning using the end-of-unit checklists
Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities. Find out how the rock cycle makes, changes and destroys Earth's rocks. Explore how violent volcanoes can create new rock, but water and wind can break and take away rock. Experiment with making your own rocks, rivers and juddering tectonic plates. This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself, and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes. Perfect for readers 7 and up.
Ever wondered how a lilo stays float? Or how a roundabout works? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about forces in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, Alsations with a need for speed, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.
Mega-best-selling author Christopher Hart shows kids step by step how to create dozens of fun drawings starting with just a squiggle, wiggle, or other fun shape. Cartoonist Christopher Hart is known for making drawing easy and fun! In Drawing with Squiggles & Wiggles, he starts with a variety of silly shapes and transforms them step by step into dozens of original drawings. A spiral becomes an elephant’s trunk. Three bumps evolve into a trio of adorable pigs. A wavy line is turned into a girl with a stylish hairdo. Children of all ages will be able to follow along to create these engaging cartoons, which will open them to a whole world of drawing and creativity.
The viral phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now an activity book for you to
draw with Rob at home! As seen everywhere on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok,
TV, and more, from the creative genius and bestselling author Rob
Biddulph!
Little Lap the dinosaur is finding it hard to make friends - and he just doesn't know why!
This bright, chunky board book is the ultimate love song from parent to child featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton’s signature style! Starring a sweet and cuddly doggy cast, this delightful rhyming story is a great big hug in book form packed with charming language, engaging illustrations, and an irresistible sense of fun. OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are. I love what you do. Fuzzy little Snuggle Puppy, I love you.
A postcard-sized version of Debi Gliori's bestselling book. The ideal gift, featuring the whole of the original Tobermory Cat. Just put a stamp on it and post it! In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a time he didn't think he was special at all - not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa or the fishing cats of Fishnish. But now everyone knows about him. He's the cat who has become a legend in his own lifetime by simply being himself. He's the cat who dances on top of the fish van; the cat who speaks to otters; the cat who drives the big yellow digger; the cat who rides on top of cars. He's the Tobermory Cat.
Learn about rivers and coasts and how water shapes the landscapes in different ways. Follow rivers from their source to the sea and explore coasts around the world. Find out how erosion creates stunning waterfalls and see how water affects our lives, from tourism and industry to the risks of flooding. Geographics is an engaging series with colourful infographics and photos used to illustrate universal geography topics such as volcanoes, rivers and earthquakes. Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2 the series is suitable for children aged 8 and up.
The life-changing events of Easter are faithfully retold in this storybook from the Friends and Heroes collection of stories from the Bible. The Easter story vividly shows how deeply God loves everyone and through Jesus' sacrifice makes a way for all people to return to God. With Bible references, the significant details are retold verse by verse so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of Jesus' death and resurrection. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.
Join Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Do daddies have ants in their pants? The series explores, in a fabulously fun and engaging way, the notion of parent-child communication. Drawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsen's experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasise the importance of communication between parents and children.
Based on the ever-popular Bucketfilling book series, readers will experience God in a new way -- as their best bucket filler ever! Knowing each person is a precious child of a loving God, readers of all ages learn that, through their own acts of kindness, they have the power to fill buckets... and fill their own bucket, too!
THE BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING SERIES WHERE FOOTBALL AND FACTS COME TOGETHER IN A DREAM TEAM FORMATION Welcome to Football School Facts! It’s a book of facts and so let’s start with an important one: football is the best sport in the world. Did you know that Erling Haaland is a record-breaking goalscoring machine? That a player was once sent off for farting on the pitch? Or that Diego Maradona has a religion named after him? Discover all this and much, much more all about your favorite players, great goals, super stadiums and marvelous mascots – the perfect gift for all young fans and their families to enjoy. |
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