A beautiful collection featuring informative notes, spectacular photographs, and colourful illustrations of more than 100 types of shell

Find out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the diverse shell species with this gorgeous anthology.

Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different shell species, this beginner's anthology showcases a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colours, and textures, and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them.

Featuring photographs of an incredible array of shells and artworks by the artist behind DK’s bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be a delight for young shell enthusiasts.

'Planet Earth is just amazing,' said Flarp. 'Mostly, it's a planet of beetles, but if you look closely there's so much else going on, too.' Shhh! It's midnight at the Museum of Earth Animals, where a class of Martian children are on a special sleepover school trip to learn about all the strange and fascinating creatures of Earth. They're all snoozing peacefully when ... CRASH! Something is causing chaos in the galleries and it's up to Lolo and Flarp to figure out WHO or WHAT it is. Is it a burglar? A monster? A dinosaur? Follow our Martian friends as they explore the museum halls at night, finding out lots of fascinating animal facts along the way. Featuring funny text by zoologist Jules Howard, magnificent illustrations by Matt Hunt and fold-out pages with lots to spot, this is a book kids will reach for it again and again.

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Brave soldiers, important battles, life on the Home Front! It's time to learn everything about the Second World War. Packed with facts, pictures and maps it's ideal for homework, topic work, KS2 school projects and anyone who is simply curious about history. * colourful photography and illustration * hundreds of interesting facts * maps, diagrams, interactive glossary, and more!

An enticing slipcased 3D foldout of London's most celebrated sites makes the perfect gift or memento for Anglophiles or travelers to London.
From a posh department store to a palace, from a bustling city square to a hushed cathedral, from Shakespeare's historic Globe Theatre to the exciting London Eye, this delightful pull-out view of London's most treasured attractions folds up, accordion-style, to tuck away in a stylish slipcase. Featured are twelve of London's famous sites, including the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Royal Observatory, and several more must-sees in the U.K.'s marvelous capital city.

Follow the Trail of 400 Foul Facts. In this disgustingly marvellous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy and more – all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways! Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!

The Oxford Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Sepedi-English is the ideal resource for learners who need help in learning and understanding the language of maths in English when it is not their home language.

These stunning full-colour dictionaries will help learners in Grade 4 to 9 to understand maths terminology by offering translations of the English headwords and definitions in Sepedi. Containing over 1000 essential maths words with clear and simple explanations, the Oxford Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: Sepedi-English will help build a strong foundation for maths excellence.

Features

• Over 1 000 essential maths words with clear and simple explanations
• Topics include mathematical symbols, tables and formulae
• Build understanding with pictures, extra words and cross references
• Trilingual headword lists give access to Setswana and Sesotho

The Oxford Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary is the ideal resource for learners who need help in learning and understanding the language of Maths in English when it is not their home language.

The English-Afrikaans dictionary, the latest in our full_colour, illustrated series, will help Grade 4-9 learners to understand Maths terminology by offering translations of the English headwords and definitions in Afrikaans. The Oxford Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: English-Afrikaans will help build a strong foundation for Maths excellence.

Features

• Over 1 000 essential Maths words with clear and simple explanations
• Topics include mathematical symbols, tables, and formulae
• Full-colour pictures, extra words, and cross[1]references help build understanding
• Trilingual headword lists give access to IsiXhosa and IsiZulu translations
• Also available in English and IsiZulu, English and Setswana, English and IsiXhosa, and English and Sepedi

The Oxford Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: IsiXhosa-English is the ideal resource for learners who need help in learning and understanding the language of maths in English when it is not their home language.

These stunning full-colour dictionaries will help learners in Grade 4 to 9 to understand maths terminology by offering translations of the English headwords and definitions in IsiXhosa. Containing over 1000 essential maths words with clear and simple explanations, the Oxford Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: IsiXhosa-English will help build a strong foundation for maths excellence.

100 Facts Plant Life is bursting with detailed images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about our green planet. 100 Facts Plant Life contains key topics about the plant kingdom in mind-blowing numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids. This is a fascinating plant book for kids aged 7+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Plant Life: - The seven functions of a plant, which include photosynthesis and pollination - Plants in different environments such as forests, jungles and underwater - Animal friends, enemies and how plants use their appearance as a trap Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Squirting cucumbers can shoot their seeds 5 metres away. Their seedpods are full of water and explode at the slightest touch. - Nearly half of all the trees that are cut down are used to make paper - more than 300 million tonnes every year. - Sea otters wrap strands of giant kelp around themselves so they don't float away while feeding on sea urchins or resting. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Sprinkle mustard or cress seeds on a damp piece of cotton wool and leave on a saucer in a warm place - the seeds will start to germinate after a day - Light and dark! Find out the effect of sunlight and lack of sunlight on a living plant by placing a piece of card on a leaf and looking at what happens after a few days. - Quiz question: Roots grow towards light. True or false? Author: Camilla de la Bedoyere Consultant: Barbara Taylor Pages: 40 Age: 7+ Dimensions: 9 X 12 Format: Paperback with holographic foil ISBN: 9781848106154

See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new perspective. Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations capture the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and cultures from around the world are represented in this comprehensive compendium. In this book, discover the lore of: An array of different animals, birds and insects All types of flowers, plants and trees The weather, sun, moon and stars Good and bad omens, and lucky charms Lore of the Wild inspires appreciation of different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the natural environment, and is a treasure trove of superstitions, ancient wisdom and enchanting folktales.

Embark on 20 epic expeditions alongside real-life explorer Levison Wood, from the Silk Road and medieval pilgrimages to the Holy Land to Nellie Bly's trip around the world, and recent missions to the Moon and the Mariana Trench. Along the way, Levison Wood shares his own insights into adventuring, telling you what it's REALLY like to follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Beautifully illustrated with maps showing the routes and filled with detail bringing the cultures of each region to life, this is a book to treasure from one of our greatest living explorers. Perfect for budding explorers aged 9+.

Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before. Whether you're into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes - male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians - and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share. With basic tenets and rules as well as more niche facts all explained, this book serves as a complete encyclopedia to the sporting world. Covering ball sports, such as soccer, rugby, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby and cricket; racket sports such as tennis, table tennis and badminton; athletics and gymnastics; target sports such as shooting, archery and golf; as well as combat sports such as judo, karate and boxing, this book covers everything from very well known activities to the more niche sporting hobbies such as boccia and kabaddi. Sport-loving kids will find hours of entertainment and fascinating information in this awesome encyclopedia.

'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe. With stories from each and every corner of society, Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is a must-have world history. 'An extraordinarily vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history' Inis Reading Guide 'Not just children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing read' New York Journal of Books 'Peter Frankopan's text is pitched at exactly the right level for children to read and for adults to share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely captivating ... this is a perfect marriage and a book to treasure' Armadillo magazine 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations from Neil Packer ... this is an ambitious account that nevertheless tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way' History Revealed magazine

Dinosaur fans will quickly become dinosaur experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on a dinosaur book! Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . . So, let's uncover the truth! From fossilised feathers to long-necked lookalikes, this ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you'll soon become a palaeontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures - you'll never look at a pigeon the same way again! With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an incredible tactile cover will delight dinosaur fans of any age. Also available in the series Everything You Know About Minibeasts is Wrong! Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong! Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong!

Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about Ancient Egypt in this fresh take on the subject.

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It’s time to learn everything about Ancient Egypt!

Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer’s corner with from-the-field anecdotes and tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes photograph, an interactive glossary, and more.