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A brilliantly colourful 100-piece jigsaw showing a magical unicorn-filled scene, plus a 16-page sticker book presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw measures 59 x 40cm and is full of unicorns to spot, and the sticker book has colourful scenes to decorate with unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures.
A fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess! Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's Gambit! Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It's the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In A Kid's Guide to Chess, you'll start learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players! With this comprehensive guide, learn: * The rules of the game * Tactical moves * Openings * Vulnerable routes * The history of chess * And much more! Additionally, inside you'll find exclusive tips from some of the world's best chess players. These clever suggestions will help you to become a real master of chess. Imagine how much fun it will be to win a game against a classmate or-if you're really good-maybe even your grandpa! If you're up for a real challenge, you can also test yourself with puzzles taken from world championship games. Put on your thinking cap-your brain's got some work to do!
Some people have had amazing lives. Other people are not remembered for their lives, though... They are remembered for their strange deaths. Find out all about the cursed crowd who had badly backfiring bodies!
What's odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet! Jump in at the deep end and learn all about our planet's most peculiar plants! You won't believe your eyes... or will you?
Science is all about being super serious, right? Wrong! Science can be sillier than you ever thought, especially when bodies are involved!
Exactly 100 facts will help you explore the lives of rainforest animals, plants and people. Trek through mysterious cloud forests, steamy mangrove swamps and the amazing Amazon to discover their huge variety of life, and learn how we can protect these precious environments.
"A fabulous resource for anyone--not just dads--who love LEGOs, the little people in their life, and time together inventing and being creative." "Great how-to for grown-ups AND their kids!" Break out the bricks, it's time for awesome family fun! LEGO(R) bricks can be an endless source of imagination and joy for kids of all ages, and now dads can join in too! LEGO(R) With Dad is the ultimate guide to utilizing your bricks to build creative new projects as well as lifelong memories along the way. No expensive new sets required! With detailed instructions on the basic building techniques as well as more advanced and complex builds, this book is perfect for parents and kids all skill levels. LEGO(R) With Dad features step-by-step lessons for fun projects including: Working train and car Customized rocket ship Menagerie of colorful animals Helicopter with rotating blades And much, much more! Whether you and your kids are LEGO(R) novices or aspiring Master Builders, this book will show you how to explore the world of bricks together to create amazing projects and lasting memories. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Essential Materials Chapter 2: LEGO how-to's Chapter 3: Classic Creations Chapter 4: Fun for Everyone Chapter 5: For the Adventurous Chapter 6: LEGO in Motion sp;
The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name - which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well" - encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept - small plastic bricks that snap together - morphed into a cultural phenomenon.
***** Put your lateral-thinking skills to the test with this latest edition of cryptic crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph. Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills, or simply enjoy a screen-free activity, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 10 is the perfect crossword companion. With 100 puzzles to choose from, this new cryptic collection will provide hours of entertainment for beginners and experts alike.
50 word searches shaped like the map of each state Learning about
the USA is a game for kids with these entertaining puzzles. They
introduce each state from Alabama to Wyoming, and the word list
includes all things state-related. Plus there are 20 factoids about
each state, including the capital, the biggest city, nicknames and
mottos; state birds, flowers, and trees; famous natives, and other
great stuff. For Alaska, keen-eyed youngsters will have to find
McKinley (the highest point); Iditarod, for the dogsled race that
takes place there; and Glaciers. Sunny Florida challenges young
solvers to uncover the Everglades, Daytona Raceway, Kennedy Space
Center, and Walt Disney World. Illinois is the Land of Lincoln, the
Chicago Bulls, and the birthplace of jazz great Miles Davis. The
facts are fantastic, child-friendly, and easy to remember. (It will
probably even help them remember their geography lessons But
shhh--keep it a secret and the kids will never know.)
Fred Frog is a fun character who can say and read words only in pure sounds, or 'Fred Talk'. This beanie toy can be used flexibly as part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme to help introduce children to letters, sounds and words in a fun, dynamic and fast-paced way. Read Write Inc. Phonics is a proven DfE validated systematic synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling. It includes Speed Sound Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, eBooks and Writing books. It is supported by teacher resources and a full training package from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure easy and effective implementation.
This new collection of beloved, classic black-and-white Hidden Pictures puzzles features travel-inspired scenes and over 1,900 objects to find (with picture prompts). This Hidden Pictures (R) collection is packed with over 100 travel-themed puzzles drawn in the classic Highlights(TM) black-and-white style. From illustrations of family vacations to class trips to adventures on water, land, in the air, and in space, there are puzzles for every interest. With more than 1,900 objects to find, this book is sure to satisfy a sense of adventure in every child.
Purr-fect for kitty lovers everywhere, this interactive and educational sticker book is jam-packed with 1,000+ of the most adorable cat stickers, from cuddly kittens to the coolest cat breeds to famous felines! With mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to be me-wow-ed!
Why is a banana so good at gymnastics?
Get ready to be grossed out - in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of.
Kids love animals as much as they love puzzles and silly word
games. "Barnyard Games & Puzzles" follows the success of "Horse
Games & Puzzles for Kids" and "The Petting Farm Poster Book."
Full of lively drawings, it offers page after page of word games
and picture puzzles, as well as jokes, riddles, and word play.
We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh, as told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. In honour of the 95th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, highly talented author Jane Riordan has created a wonderful collection of stories, written in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for baby Christopher Robin. These brand-new stories are decorated with beautiful illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends created by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. He is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and The Best Bear in All the World. Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen and the re-issue edition Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London. This timeless story collection is a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to revisit these favourite friends and find out how they become the larger than life characters that we all know and love.
Join historian Myles Dungan as he guides you through the history of our amazing island. Take an historical trip back in time to visit the ancient celts, sail away on a famine ship or join the 1916 rebels in the GPO. Discover leaders, thinkers and fighters and learn how our ancestors lived and worked in forts, castles and cottages. The latest book in the Gill Books series of important topics tackled by experts, this engaging history introduces Ireland's most significant people, history and culture to readers of all ages. With clear text and bright illustrations, this book is for anyone who wants to understand more about Ireland, its history and its people.
Bread is an everyday food, but do you know where it come from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of a loaf of bread, through wheat farming to the manufacturing process. The simple text in this book, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple. Where food comes from is a series for young children aged 5+, helping them question where their food comes from. It uncovers the role of farmers and others and begins an exploration of food groups. Children studying science topics including how plants change over time and healthy eating will also find these books useful.
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