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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies
With sing-along song from David Gibb, Lollies Award-winning
Michelle Robinson's busy story based on the tongue-twister is
bursting with trucks, doggie drivers, vehicles and colour! Red
Lorry and Yellow Lorry must get to the construction site, but they
have a snow-drift, a breakdown and a speeding tractor to contend
with along the way... Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry: which one would you
drive? Jam-packed with lorries, trucks, cars, motorbikes and all
kinds of vehicles! Sing along with a QR code link to the official
Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry song by David Gibb! 'Dares to dive deep
into a magnificent fiasco, a delight for the youngest of truck
aficionados' KIRKUS 'A celebration of traffic jam-packed with fun.
It will be essential reading for any young transportophile, but
just as entertaining for the rest of the family too'
LoveReading4Kids
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Amelia
Earhart, the American aviation pioneer. When Amelia was young, she
liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a
bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for
flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the
Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission
of all: to fly all the way around the world. This moving book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and
a detailed profile of the aviator's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
An exciting biography about the man who changed Florida's east
coast with his hotels and his Florida East Coast Railway.Henry
Morrison Flagler was already a millionaire when he first visited
Florida in 1878. He liked what he saw. He came back and built
railroads along the east coast so that others could more easily
come. And he built grand hotels so that those who came had a
beautiful place to stay. By the end of his long and productive
life, he had built a railroad all the way to the very end of the
Keys. It arrived in Key West in 1912. Henry Flagler was very
determined and practical. He met all the great challenges he set
for himself.Ages 9-12
The exciting sequel to the popular LEGO Gadgets and LEGO Chain
Reactions. Build your own kinetic sculptures in this fun kit. All
the LEGO elements are included, so you can build frames with axles
and crankshafts that provide different functions like spinning or
turning back and forth. Add paper-craft characters to the build and
watch your new friend come to life! The non-fiction STEM content
links the builds to real-life robotics and mechanical engineer
applications. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based
activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our
unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and
materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to
kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended
creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on Everything you need
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points around the
airport with more than 140 things to find. From tail fins to
baggage trolleys, travellators to fuel trucks, they'll learn all
about aeroplanes and air travel. And once they've scored 1000
points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate
and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's
something for everyone! For even more fun at the airport check out
the i-SPY At the Airport Activity Book (ISBN 9780008392888).
A railway adventure on the farm. The children are riding on the
little railway when they get caught in a rainstorm. While drying by
the fire, Grandpa tells them two stories from the old days on the
railways - both stories are true. Drive Bill Hoole offers two girls
a ride in the cab of his steam locomotive: They have been caught in
a storm and the heat of the cab will dry them out. They end up
stealing the train!
Crash and LEARN with this LEGO version of a block car race! Build
and rebuild 8+ race cars, then race them along the track, as you
find out about Newton's laws, aerodynamics and crash-test safety.
Creative prompts encourage tons of personalization. This set
includes: Chipboard custom racetrack with levers to race two cars
at the same time Includes all 124 bricks you need to build 10
different race cars, with variations in different colors and
opportunity to mix-and-match pieces. papercraft extras 64-page book
of step-by-step instructions for building the 10 LEGO race cars and
a custom track Offers the unique combination of STEM learning and
playful creativity in line with Klutz's bestselling LEGO Chain
Reactions, LEGO Gadgets, and LEGO Gear Bots. What is Klutz? Klutz
is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire
creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear
instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of
humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear
instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to
build on Everything you need
From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner
Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating
the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen
through the world's most epic train journeys. So climb on board and
travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via
twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling
author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of
railway engineering, including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam),
Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental
Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express
(Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of
the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries
travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up
warm in the Arctic Circle, cross scorching deserts on the
California Zephyr, and taste tea in India whilst on a toy train -
there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train!
Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster bring the facts
and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-,
travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
What will you see outside your window on the drive home from
Grandpa's? Find out in this cheery singalong! Helicopters, trains,
tractors and other fun forms of transportation fill the bright
acrylic illustrations. At the end, you'll find a recap of the 9
vehicles you spotted througout the song and the 9 colors
introduced. A QR code on the book provides access to video
animation and audio.
Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control
tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap
book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of
the airport - from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and
bustle of departures. In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we
explore the earliest airports through to today's giant transport
hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with
amazing facts and illustrations from James Gulliver Hancock, it'll
surprise and delight readers young and old, ensuring they never
look at air travel in the same way again. Created in consultation
with Tom Cornell, VP Airspace / Airfields, Americas at Landrum
& Brown. Contents include: Airports Through the Ages The Great
Get-to-the-Airport Race Find Your Way Round the Airport The
Maintenance Hangar In the Terminal Inside an Aircraft The Control
Tower Sees All Preparing Planes Ship That Cargo The Incredible
Luggage Journey Airports of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids:
Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites
and educates children about the amazing world around them.
Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching
imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover
more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global
experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the
world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at
home and in school.
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Noisy Digger
(Board book)
Lauren Crisp; Illustrated by Thomas Elliott
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Discovery Miles 3 980
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Buckle up! This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers
on a hands-on journey all around the world. Discover the stories
behind the world's most iconic vehicles, including the countries
where they were invented and the places that they're strongly
associated with. Each page turned brings a new continent and its
famous forms of transport to life. Discover how the first aeroplane
took flight in America, the speed at which Japan's shinkansen
bullet trains travel, and when the first hot air balloon floated
into the sky of France. Plus we'll set sail to learn about the
longships rowed by Scandinavia's vikings and the icebreakers that
are used to plough through Antarctica's sea ice. Featuring over 100
flaps that lift to reveal fun facts and the inner workings of
vehicles, this beautifully illustrated atlas will turbocharge kids'
interest in the world of transport and travel. About Lonely Planet
Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
THE MIGHTY MECHANICS' GUIDE TO SPEED We are the mighty mechanics
and we look after all kinds of speedy flying machines. Join us in
this four-book series as we take you on an exhilarating tour of the
fastest transport on wheels, tracks, water and in the air. THE
MIGHTY MECHANICS' GUIDE TO SPEED IN THE AIR Join the mechanics for
a tour of the fastest flying machines. From spitfires to scramjets,
uncover the secrets behind some of the speediest planes.
Discover... - The world's fastest jet plane - The ultra-fast planes
of the future - The wingsuits that allow you to fly like a bird
...and much, much more!
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I Love Trains
(Hardcover)
Joann a Quitmeyer; Photographs by Wallace D Quitmeyer
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R707
Discovery Miles 7 070
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Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than
100 car badges to find. From Jeep and Fiat to Lamborghini and Lada,
they'll learn about all different cars and their unique logos. And
once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their
official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books
to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more
automotive fun check out i-SPY Cars (ISBN 9780008386504).
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