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A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-Lot' series, this paw-some
collection has hundreds of hilarious animal-themed jokes for funny
kids to share. Why do dogs run in circles? Because it's hard to run
in squares! How does a lion greet other animals? "Pleased to eat
you." Why are frogs always so happy? They eat whatever bugs them.
Filled with over 300 hiss-terical and a-moo-sing animal jokes that
will have ewe in stitches, including one-liners, ridiculous puns,
tongue twisters and much more. Designed to be easy to read with
wonderfully silly illustrations for extra laughs, this
laugh-out-loud collection will keep jokers entertained for hours on
end.
Journey back through nearly 90 years of LEGO (R) fun in this truly
awesome search-and-find book. From the very first LEGO toys of the
1930s, all the way through to modern themes like NINJAGO (R) and
The LEGO Movie (TM), it's all here to explore and enjoy. Each
colourful scene is crammed full of classic LEGO packs and
minifigures, and there are ten things to look for in each one. When
you're done, head to the back of the book for even more bricks and
pieces to hunt for. Whether you're a fan of pirates, knights, space
or city, you'll be able to seek out each of your all-time
favourites in this jam-packed celebration of the greatest LEGO
toys. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and
the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2021 The LEGO
Group.
Cuddle up with a sweet and plushy fox friend! This super-soft,
durable cloth book is the perfect bedtime and naptime companion for
babies and little ones. The gentle, reassuring story offers baby
and caregivers the chance to bond in a warm and loving way. - Made
from durable, non-toxic soft plush fabric that's machine-washable -
Perfect baby gift - Cute and whimsical illustrations littles ones
will love A wonderful addition to baby's first library collection!
* - Fun family read-aloud books - Books for baby to 3 years old -
Baby shower gift
BLAST OFF into the WONDERS OF OUTER SPACE with ONE THOUSAND
INCREDIBLE FACTS! Did you know ... that one of Saturn's moons is so
hollow it would float in water? That the largest known star is 3.69
billion times bigger than our sun? Or that Jupiter likely has
diamonds floating in its clouds? Explore dazzling facts about the
vast expanse of space, from glowing stars billions of light-years
away to supermassive exploding supernovas to rockets thundering
into the unknown. This comprehensive book takes you on a
mind-blowing tour of our unbelievable universe and is full of
fascinating facts on topics such as space exploration, our solar
system and galaxy, and beyond. Expert astronomer Dean Regas-former
host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati
Observatory-takes you on an incredible tour of facts about each
planet in our solar system, dwarf planets, our sun and other stars,
exoplanets, comets, asteroids, galaxies, space travel, and so much
more. Hundreds of stunning photographs bring the facts to life. A
universe of fun and discovery awaits! Series Overview: Each book in
the 1,000 Facts series focuses on a single topic of high interest
to kids. Information is easy to read and easy to understand and is
accompanied by colorful photos and illustrations. The fun-fact
format and a lively design engage kids and help them forget they're
learning. These are perfect reference books for kids who want to
know everything there is to know about a specific subject and who
love to share their knowledge with everyone around them. Check out
these other fact-filled books from NatGeo Kids: 1,000 Facts About
Insects; 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt; 1,000 Facts About
Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life; 1,000 Facts About the
White House.
Wordle Challenge for Kids is the perfect companion for younger
wordle fans, offering 100 puzzles designed specially for kids. This
fun, interactive collection of brain-teasing puzzles will entertain
children for hours and hours as they search for the right word to
complete each grid. These stimulating puzzles are graded from Easy
to Expert level. Puzzlers must guess what the correct word is,
deducing from previous words in the grid what letters go where. A
clue means there is only one correct solution to each puzzle, and
answers can be found at the back of the book. Great for developing
kids' vocabularies and an ideal source of screen-free
entertainment, this collection will have kids enthralled. This book
is the perfect giftfor any young puzzlers who can't get enough of
the sensation word game and wishes they could do more!
Life at the palace of Susa was full of surprises. Being the queen
was not an easy job . . . as Esther soon found out. Solve the
puzzles and discover how she rescued her people from a wicked plot.
You will find there are loads to do. Each book has the story of the
person on the very first page. There?'s joining the dots, chasing
round in word searches, spot the difference and loads more then if
you get stuck the answers are in the back!
In this stylish follow-up to 'Lift-the-Flap Biggest, Fastest,
Tallest', readers can find out what the strongest, deadliest,
fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and weirdest
things are. Ideal for children who want the information but are
daunted by the sheer size and word count of other 'Records' books.
There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing achievements by
people around the world, the most impressive computers and robots,
and even the most powerful forces in the known universe.
Do you have what it takes to help a LEGO (R) minifigure with your
LEGO building skills? A LEGO (R) minifigure is lost and needs to
get back to the safety of the toy shelf with his other LEGO
friends. But it will take some quick thinking and solid LEGO
building skills for this tiny toy to make it there safely! Grab
your LEGO collection and build your way through this exciting
story. Make a bridge to traverse the depths of the kitchen sink.
Build a roller coaster to distract the spooky hallway monsters.
Help the minifigure escape the claws of a plush toy cat with a
brick-built helicopter and much more as you help him build his way
home. With a minifigure, accessories, and plenty of building tips
and inspirational photos, build yourself an adventure as you save
the day. (c)2021 The LEGO Group.
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Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors with
history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the
Terrifying Tudors are ready to uncover, including: who invited
Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when
you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig * fully
illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all
the horribly hilarious bits included * with a fresh take on the
classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new *
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative
read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and
families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -
Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole
horrible lot. Read all about it!
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the incredible history of
HM Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, told through the enthralling
life stories of 25 amazing people who have called Britain home. The
reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been long and eventful. Over the
past 70 years, Great Britain has seen incredible changes in the
ways we live, think and feel, shaped by the inspiring people who
were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. As we approach the
Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, learn about the Queen's life and 25
other amazing history-makers - from modern pioneers, leaders and
scientists to writers, athletes and activists - in this beautifully
illustrated special edition paperback. Each page spread is devoted
to a tale of an incredible Briton, told by talented writer and
children's book critic Imogen Russell Williams and brought to life
by Sara Mulvanny's vivid colour illustration. The book also
features a gloriously illustrated timeline, showing key events from
Queen Elizabeth's long reign. Discover the life-changing events of
the last 70 years, from the foundation of the NHS by Aneurin Bevan
to the creation of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by Sarah
Gilbert. Learn about how amazing activists like Paul Stephenson and
Malala Yousafzai fought hard for equal rights for all, and
scientists like Stephen Hawking and Tim Berners-Lee made incredible
advances that allowed us to know more about the universe, or
communicate in a whole new way via the Internet. The diverse tales
include key figures from all areas of British life - science,
medicine, entertainment, sports, activism and more. Featuring the
inspirational lives and achievements of amazing people such as Alan
Turing, Malorie Blackman, Stormzy and Tanni Grey-Thompson, Great
Elizabethans is not only a glorious celebration of Queen
Elizabeth's reign, but also the citizens who have contributed to
such an incredible 70 years.
The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When you
visit the 'Mythical Creatures' section of the museum, your exciting
egg-hunt begins! Search this mystical world for the origin of these
curious eggs. Will it be the Kelpie's lagoon? The Sphinx's desert
lair? Meet a dragon, a phoenix and other mythical creatures in this
fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number
puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the
story Will you take on the quest? For more puzzling fun...collect
the set! Enchanted Lands (9780008457464), The Missing Astronaut
(9780008457471), The Time Traveller (9780008457488)
*THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR FOOTBALL FANS* Think you know
everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses? Have you heard
of . . . *The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the
1962 World Cup? *The English amateurs who achieved Olympic Gold?
*The spy who snuck into training? *The Lost Lionesses who made it
big in Mexico? *The infamous World Cup handball that sealed
England's fate? The beautiful game has always reigned supreme in
England. These incredible and sometimes ridiculous stories may give
you some idea of why. From penalty pain to unbelievable comebacks,
discover some of the best true tales of our beloved national teams.
Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the third
book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series and the
perfect gift for young football fans everywhere. Now includes the
story of when the Lionesses came roaring back at Euro 2022.
The colourful board is a four-part jigsaw, with beautifully
illustrated dinosaurs that will delight young children during hours
of fun playing the classic game Ludo. The accompanying book
contains step-by-step rules and useful hints and tips on playing
the game. There are 16 wooden pieces (in 4 colours) and a red
wooden dice. Assembled board size: 30.5cm x 30.5cm. Suitable for
2-4 players.
Break secret codes and decipher vital messages in this mini book of
puzzles. From collecting launch codes to reading spy watches, it's
packed with activities that will keep budding secret agents busy on
journeys or whilst out and about.
Scottish Book Trust's Book of the Month
A kid's life in ancient Greece might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and watching the Olympic Games, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from living on a diet of blood soup whilst wearing nothing but a cloak, to having to learn a poem that was over 15,000 lines long! Thanks, but no thanks, Homer! Probably the first book about ancient Greece to feature a race between a go-kart and a goose, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!
Keep little ones entertained for hours on end with an exciting
variety of 70 search and find puzzles. This lively puzzle book,
full of cute animals and objects, is ideal for young children aged
5+. Each puzzle tests young minds, and encourages picture and
pattern recognition. Immersive and full of fun, activities include
spot the difference, odd ones out, matching pairs, counting puzzles
and many more. Puzzlers can expect to run alongside dashing
dinosaurs, party with penguins, encounter cheeky monsters and even
pair up a bunch of riotous robots. This is the perfect
boredom-busting companion to use at home, on holiday and on long
journeys.
The perfect book for ace puzzlers and kids who like a challenge,
The Kids' Book of Sudoku 2 helps to develop mental arithmetic and
logic skills. With a simple tutorial filled with invaluable tips
and tricks, and puzzles that range across four levels of
difficulty, this book is perfect for anyone from complete beginners
to the ultimate sudoku-solvers. Featuring a stylish cover design
and brand-new puzzles, this title is part of the 'Buster Puzzle
Books' series. Other books in the series: 9781780555010 The Kids'
Book of Sudoku 1 9781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 1
9781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 2 9781780554419 The
Kids' Book of Crosswords 1 9781780554334 The Kids' Book of
Crosswords 2 9781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 1 9781780555027
The Kids' Book of Mazes 2 9781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to
Dot 1 9781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1
HORRIBLE SCIENCE: DANGEROUS DISEASES coughs up all the disgusting
details of the squelchiest sicknesses that mankind has suffered
through. From the cruel common cold to shocking smallpox, see what
happens when your body is attacked by germs! Find out which brave
nurse drank diarrhoea, which scientist used eyeballs as food for
bacteria, why deadly cholera makes your skin turn blue and how
munching maggots can cure flesh diseases! With sickening sick
notes, dreadful disease facts, and lots of vicious viruses to make
you vomit, it'll leave you bursting with the knowledge of dangerous
diseases! This reloaded edition also includes a chapter on the
coronavirus crisis. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the
next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.
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