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2023 Family Astronomical Almanac (Paperback): Bushel & Peck Books 2023 Family Astronomical Almanac (Paperback)
Bushel & Peck Books
R417 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R69 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Know Your Nature: British Wildlife (Board book): Caz Buckingham, Andrea Pinnington Know Your Nature: British Wildlife (Board book)
Caz Buckingham, Andrea Pinnington 1
R297 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R60 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Football Legends - The top 100 stars of the modern game (Paperback): David Ballheimer, Opta Sports Football Legends - The top 100 stars of the modern game (Paperback)
David Ballheimer, Opta Sports
R321 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Akin to a book version of Top Trumps cards, Football Legends presents the top 100 stars in modern football. The book offers facts and stats of players operating in Europe's top leagues, with records presented concisely and with the use of infographics. The chapters are divided into player positions, namely defenders, midfielders, strikers, goalkeepers, plus there's a final chapter that profiles today's top 10 coaches. The profile-per-page is visually arresting, packed with incisive data, which the reader can use to compare and contrast the achievements and technical merits of the current icons of the beautiful game.

Generation Green (Paperback): Linda Siversten Generation Green (Paperback)
Linda Siversten
R432 R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Save R70 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

We all know about the Earth's environmental crisis, but there is someone who can truly make a difference: you. If you text your friends or chat with them online, download music to your iPod, or toss bottles and papers into recycling bins, you're already more eco-savvy than you think. It's just as easy to do even more to help save the earth, and Generation Green shows you how. This book: Lays out the inside scoop on the biggest issues affecting our planet, such as global warming and overflowing landfills Offers dozens of tips on how to shop, dress, eat, and travel the green way Includes interviews with teens like you who are involved with fun, innovative green causes Shows that being environmentally conscious can be a natural part of your life -- and your generation's contribution to turning things around.

It doesn't matter if you can't vote or drive. Your efforts -- big or small -- will contribute to saving the planet. It's time for all of us to take action. It's time to go green!

Maps of the World's Oceans - An Illustrated Children's Atlas to the Seas and all the Creatures and Plants that Live... Maps of the World's Oceans - An Illustrated Children's Atlas to the Seas and all the Creatures and Plants that Live There (Hardcover)
Angelo Mojetta, Enrico Lavagno; Illustrated by Sacco Vallarino
R653 R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Save R93 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This lavishly illustrated, fact-filled atlas-a follow-up to Maps of the World-allows children to discover the fascinating and mysterious world below sea level. Covering every ocean and major sea in the world, MAPS OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS is a vibrant and comprehensive atlas that children of all ages will love to explore. The dozens of colourful, detailed maps are filled with hundreds of illustrated icons highlighting creatures that inhabit the waters of the world from deep-ocean sharks to sea birds that rely on the water to survive. Also featured are vital vegetation, submerged shipwrecks and icons representing the myths and legends of the various peoples who supposedly lived by the seas. Along the surface, readers will explore ports, lighthouses, famous explorers and voyages, old navigation secrets and more. Flip the next page from any map and the corresponding icon key explains why these fish, animals, various organisms and more are so vital to the oceans and the seas - and therefore the world. Young readers will learn about waves and tides, currents and oceanic ridges and more giving them a complete look at the world's waters. Each map includes a link allowing kids to download a version of them on computers and tablets to explore even further. Captivating and comprehensive, MAPS OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS will entice even the most reluctant young explorer.

Pocket Eyewitness Science - Facts at Your Fingertips (Paperback, New Edition): Dk Pocket Eyewitness Science - Facts at Your Fingertips (Paperback, New Edition)
Dk 1
R153 R125 Discovery Miles 1 250 Save R28 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Become a science superstar with this handy guide to essential topics including matter, energy, and animals.

Discover the secrets of the animal kingdom, learn the method behind chemical mixtures and absorb incredible information about energy: from electricity to electromagnetism and even light itself. From discovering what matter is to learning about the water cycle, each topic is broken down to its key element and accompanied by fantastic pictures.

What is science and how does it shape the world around us? DK Pocket Eyewitness Science allows you to get these facts for kids at your fingertips and is packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about science even more exciting.

With amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and genius gem facts, DK Pocket Eyewitness Science shows you how science affects everything we do in one pocket-sized book.

Out of This World - All The Cool Bits About Space (Paperback): Clive Gifford Out of This World - All The Cool Bits About Space (Paperback)
Clive Gifford 1
R186 R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Save R25 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Out Of This World is jam-packed with everything children need to know about space - from facts and statistics to real-life adventures. Boys and girls can find their way around the solar system, learn if aliens really could exist and discover the origins of the universe. Entertaining and educational, this learning companion would make the perfect addition to any school child's bookshelf.

The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia - The amazing visual guide to prehistoric creatures (Paperback): Chris Barker The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia - The amazing visual guide to prehistoric creatures (Paperback)
Chris Barker
R385 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R77 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

You've never seen a dinosaur book like this before! The Ultimate Dinosaur Encyclopedia is a whole new type of encyclopedia, developed in conjunction with cutting-edge 3D-art and science. Using groundbreaking recent research, palaeontologist Chris Barker recreates the world of prehistoric giants with photorealistic images more life-like than any you've seen before. The book explores every era of prehistoric life, beginning with the origins of life in the world's oceans, moving to the first land-based vertebrates, and on to the reign of the dinosaurs and beyond. Based on only the most modern and authentic science, some familiar dinosaurs take on a whole new appearance. See these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, understand their parallels with modern animals, and learn everything about how they moved, ate, fought and hunted. This brand-new updated paperback edition also includes brand new carnivorous dinosaurs discovered by the author himself, which have never before been seen in print. Please note that this edition does not include augmented reality elements.

Chickenology - The Ultimate Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Barbara Sandri, Francesco Giubbilini Chickenology - The Ultimate Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Barbara Sandri, Francesco Giubbilini; Illustrated by Camilla Pintonato
R530 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R167 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing-many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers (and grown-ups) on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens. Discover the incredible variety of chickens with different origins, breeds, and feather patterns, delve into chicken anatomy and evolution, and even learn the basics of chicken care. With a playful tone and irresistibly charming illustrations by rising star Camilla Pintonato, this lively visual encyclopedia presents chickens in all of their feathered glory.

Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature (Hardcover): Manchan Magan Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature (Hardcover)
Manchan Magan; Illustrated by Steve Doogan
R623 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R103 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'In Irish there are so many great rain words and magic words and highly specific natural words (such as the material put on the hooves of donkeys to stop them slipping in ice), or words to communicate with animals, or evocative plant words, or the gorgeous words for different amounts of light in the sky, or words that hint at different ways of seeing colour, or twilight words ... ' Manchan Magan is fascinated by words, particularly Irish words, with all of their complex meanings and associations and their connections to the natural world. Having enjoyed huge success with his bestselling book Thirty-Two Words for Field, Manchan now brings his infectious wonder and enthusiasm for the Irish language to a younger audience, offering delightful translations and explanations of animal, bird, fish, insect and nature words. When you see the world through Irish, you see the world differently. Get ready to share the magic with this delightful book for readers of all ages.

Earth: By The Numbers (Hardcover): Steve Jenkins Earth: By The Numbers (Hardcover)
Steve Jenkins
R396 R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full-color cut-paper illustrations. Earth will focus on the fascinating ins-and-outs of earth science. Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home, Earth. Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of our planet through astonishing numbers: the stretch of time from Earth's formation to the present, the misleading way the surface area of a continent can appear on a map, the angle of Earth's axis that creates the seasons, what percentage of Earth's land is covered in deserts or forests or cities, and so much more. With his signature style, Steve Jenkins explores the most fascinating fields of natural science.

Rock Explorer: Fossils (Paperback): Claudia Martin Rock Explorer: Fossils (Paperback)
Claudia Martin
R209 R154 Discovery Miles 1 540 Save R55 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Did you know that thousands of years ago the ancient Chinese found dinosaur fossils and thought they were dragon bones? Or that everyone thought the coelacanth fish had been extinct for 66 million years, and then in 1938 living coelacanths were discovered off the coast of Africa? Fossils are the remains of animals and plants that lived thousands or millions of years ago and are the best way for us to understand how we, and other species, have evolved over time. This comprehensive and accessible introduction to palaeontology shows the beliefs and myths that have advanced - and inhibited - our understanding of evolution. Full of facts and photos of real-life excavations from all over the , world, it gives advice on where to find fossils and how to treat ancient remains with care. A brilliant first introduction to palaeontology, featuring awesome photography that captures ancient fossils.

Infomojis: Sports (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition): Jon Richards, Ed Simkins Infomojis: Sports (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition)
Jon Richards, Ed Simkins
R397 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R41 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Which ancient cultures enjoyed a bit of sporting competition? Who won the first marathon? How hard do top tennis players hit the ball, and which is the most dangerous sport? Whether you hit it, bounce it, run at top speed or ride in or on it, Infomojis: Sports is all about exploring sport in a fun and engaging way. Core scientific areas of investigation are covered, such as how streamlined F1 cars are designed to reduce drag and why athletes' bodies need muscle power to compete!

The book features custom-made 'infomojis' - presenting the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young astronomer to the next evolution in infographics.

Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.

Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Workbook) (Paperback): Dk Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Workbook) (Paperback)
Dk
R132 R99 Discovery Miles 990 Save R33 (25%) In Stock

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Ancient Rome - an activity-packed exploration of people and places in this early empire.

Divided into sections, the book starts with fast facts on topics including the army, religion, emperors, senators, towns, conquests, and architecture; and the book ends with charts of famous structures in Rome and famous rulers. Using this information, you can complete the puzzles in the main part of the book, plus there are hands-on activities such as a Roman recipe, making a Roman toga, and playing the Roman game of knucklebones. Finally, test your new-found knowledge with the quick quizzes (with answers supplied, but no peeking!). You can keep track of your achievements throughout with a star-chart to fill in every time you finish a page. Note to parents: The Eyewitness Project Book series is devised and written with the expert advice of educational and reading consultants and is designed to appeal to children aged 8 years and up. First published in 2007-2009, this series has been fully revised and updated for 2020.

Secrets and Spies (Hardcover): Anita Ganeri, Luke Brookes Secrets and Spies (Hardcover)
Anita Ganeri, Luke Brookes
R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Prepare to go undercover and enter a world of secret missions, covert operations and classified information. Explore the history of espionage from ancient secret agents to modern-day surveillance, and read about the lives of infamous spies and their missions. Learn the language of spies and how to read codes and ciphers, then ask yourself the all-important question - could you be a spy? An exploration of a hugely popular subject by the author of the best-selling 'Horrible Geography series.

Star Wars The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia - Join the battle! (Hardcover): Jason Fry Star Wars The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia - Join the battle! (Hardcover)
Jason Fry
R429 R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Save R70 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Meet more than 350 incredible clones, Jedi, droids, bounty hunters and a host of other characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. What is the Bad Batch? Who inducted Ahsoka Tano into the Jedi Order? Where does General Grievous keep a secret lair? Why does Captain Rex mutiny against his Jedi General on Umbara? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle! Written by Star Wars expert Jason Fry, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 350 incredible characters and teams, including Anakin Skywalker, Maul, Bo-Katan Kryze, and Clone Force 99. Perfect for fans of all ages, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle! will enthrall readers for hours on end. (c) & (TM) 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Atlas of Ocean Adventures - Plunge Into the Depths of the Ocean and Discover Wonderful Sea Creatures, Incredible Habitats, and... Atlas of Ocean Adventures - Plunge Into the Depths of the Ocean and Discover Wonderful Sea Creatures, Incredible Habitats, and Unmissable Underwater Events (Hardcover)
Lucy Letherland; Emily Hawkins
R1,025 R860 Discovery Miles 8 600 Save R165 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're traveling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with LucyLetherland's animal characters. Each section begins with an infographic map of the ocean it explores--Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic--followed by richly detailed two-page spreads exploring its depths and the denizens within, as well as seabirds, coral reefs and shoreline critters. Discover saltwater crocodiles lurking in the Andaman Islands, hammerheads gathering in the Atlantic, and the awe-inspiring colossal squid that calls the Ross Sea home. Lucy Letherland's illuminating artwork shows how these oceans teem with life, forming part of complex and fascinating ecosystems, all in a quirky, characterful style. Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that spinner dolphins can swim up to 400 kilometers a day? Or that some sea snails can grow up to half a meter long? Or that in the deepest depths, fish can glow in the dark? A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now been translated into 31 languages. A 'Can you find?' page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike will be amazed by the incredible creatures that await in the world's oceans.

The Birthday Almanac - Discover the meanings, symbols and rituals of your day of birth (Hardcover): Claire Saunders The Birthday Almanac - Discover the meanings, symbols and rituals of your day of birth (Hardcover)
Claire Saunders; Illustrated by Alison Czinkota
R480 Discovery Miles 4 800 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From starsigns and the Chinese zodiac to birth stones and personality traits, this book is the complete guide to what the date of your birthday means for you. Have you ever wondered about the astrological significance of your birthday? Where the stars and planets align in the sky when we are born helps shape our personality and strengths. What does your star sign mean? What are your birth crystals, flowers and lucky talismans? Find out about the folk rituals associated with the month of your birth and their significance. There is also a day-by-day guide to what happened on your birth date in history, plus fun ideas of creative birthday gifts and activities suited to each sign. This book will uncover the details of your place in the cosmos by looking to the stars and help you celebrate yours and friends birthday in harmony with your astrological calendar.

The Earth Book - A World of Exploration and Wonder (Paperback): Thomas Hegbrook The Earth Book - A World of Exploration and Wonder (Paperback)
Thomas Hegbrook; Jonathan Litton
R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Welcome to a world of wonders! In this enormous book about the Earth there is so much to explore! Readers can marvel at the physical planet, travel back in time to primordial Earth, explore all branches of the tree of life, discover habitats from oceans to deserts, learn how the weather works and take a tour of the human planet from the Maasai steppe to Manhattan.

365 Amazing Facts (Hardcover): Pegasus 365 Amazing Facts (Hardcover)
Pegasus
R705 R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Save R173 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Creative Christmas Crafts - 25+ Holiday Activities for Families (Paperback): Karin Andersson Creative Christmas Crafts - 25+ Holiday Activities for Families (Paperback)
Karin Andersson
R246 R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Save R47 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Do you love Christmas and crafting? Then this DIY book with simple step-by-step is for perfect for you! This collection of Karin Andersson's best and most fun Christmas crafts can all be made easily with objects you have in your home. Make festive decorations, candy cane treats, holiday masks, and props for the perfect Christmas party! With clear, step-by-step instructions and tons of photos, Creative Christmas Crafts makes it easy to turn your house into a wonderland full of holiday cheer and spirit. Grab your paper, scissors, paint, and of course your imagination, and make this the best Christmas ever! Projects include: - Marshmallow snowmen - Christmas cards - Gift wrappers - Milk carton bird feeders - Candy garland - Chocolate balls - Meringue Christmas trees - Yarn pom poms - Reindeer ornaments - And much more!

Illustrated Dictionary of Maths (Paperback, New Edition): Tori Large Illustrated Dictionary of Maths (Paperback, New Edition)
Tori Large; Illustrated by Adam Constantine 1
R320 R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Save R77 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It includes a glossary of mathematical terms and symbols. It comes with internet-links to help learners find out more about maths.

Timelines from Black History - Leaders, Legends, Legacies (Hardcover): Dk Timelines from Black History - Leaders, Legends, Legacies (Hardcover)
Dk; Foreword by Mireille Harper
R350 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R70 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children's book boasts more than 30 visual timelines, which explore the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous - from royalty to activists, and writers to scientists, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also explain the development of Black history - from the experiences of black people in the US, to the story of postcolonial Africa. Did you know that the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology that made the lightbulb possible was developed by African American inventor, and not Thomas Edison? How about the fact that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonization, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legacies, Legends is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Includes content previously published in Timelines of Everything and Timelines of Everyone.

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2023 (Us Edition) (Hardcover): National Geographic National Geographic Kids Almanac 2023 (Us Edition) (Hardcover)
National Geographic
R745 R635 Discovery Miles 6 350 Save R110 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary (Paperback): Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary (Paperback)
1
R318 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key science terms and concepts at school and at home. The layout is fresh and child-friendly. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts. It includes words from the National Curriculum such as nature reserve, suspension, variable and voltage. More detail has been added to existing words such as different types of teeth or bones (canine, molar, incisor, ribs, tibia, fibula, radius, ulna). Related words are listed in helpful 'Word build' panels to develop vocabulary in key areas. This book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the terminology and concepts children encounter at school. It builds scientific understanding and vocabulary using cross references, and the thematic supplement on key topics gives more in-depth understanding. This dictionary is part of the new primary illustrated reference series, the perfect set of cross-curricular vocabulary builders. The Oxford Primary Illustrated Dictionary, Oxford Primary Illustrated Thesaurus, Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary and the brand new Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary can also be used to support transition and lower secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com

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