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Millions of bags of rubbish are thrown away every day! That’s a
lot of rubbish! Bin lorries are hard at work picking up this
rubbish. They carry it to landfills and other places. Young readers
will learn about the types of bin lorries, their main parts and how
they work.
Five, Four, Three, Two, One .... Lift off! This book will take you
on a journey that charts one of the most famous Moon missions -
Apollo 11. Along the way, you'll encounter mighty rockets more
powerful than anything before them, and spacesuits heavier than the
people inside them! You'll discover, step-by-step, how to reach the
Moon (and of course how to get home safely!), as well as many
fascinating facts, such as what a 'vomit comet', 'snoopy caps' and
'bunny hopping' have to do with the Moon mission. How to Land on
the Moon is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars
(Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be
inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and
fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading
Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in
becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful
notes and questions to support reading at home and develop
comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years
Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the
world’s favourite children’s games, to play by yourself, with
family or friends! Let's Play is a
joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the
world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for
one player to five players, and even large groups, are
clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for
playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning
about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe. The
exciting array of games includes: solo puzzle games like Jegichagi
(South Korea) big party game Catch the Dragon’s Tail
(China) head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native
American) hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan)
Additional sections give you the background to classic games like
tag and hide-and-seek and talk you through making games of your
own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate
the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy
they offer. The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the
fun will be, too!
Why do humans look like they do? What will we look like in the
future? Why do some species of animals die out where others thrive?
Our Hairy Past takes a fun look at evolution and inheritance in
animals and humans from prehistoric times to the present day and
beyond. Discover the scientific theories of Darwin and Wallace,
plus the discoveries of palaeontologists and other key figures such
as Mary Anning. Learn about some incredible species of animals that
have developed fascinating characteristics and traits in order to
survive. And read all about humans and how we have changed and
evolved from our prehistoric ancestors and how we are adapting to
our changing world.
Use your Magic Magnifying Glass to see inside the most fascinating
place of all: the human body! See how the heart beats, the lungs
breathe and muscles can keep us moving as you explore the inner
workings of your amazing body. With your amazing x-ray magnifying
glass, you'll be able to peer beneath the surface and examine
muscles, nerves, organs and bones. On each spread, read all about
different aspects of the human body, from the hair on your head to
the tips of your toes, skin cells to skeletons and so much more.
Discover how each bit of you has a job to do and how they work
together to get it done. Then, get the inside story on each organ,
bone and muscle using your special x-ray magnifying glass
(included). With real scientific detail and a fun novelty twist,
Magic Magnifying Glass: My Amazing Body is the perfect introduction
to anatomy for the budding biologist. This hands-on interactive
exploration book is sure to delight any curious 6-8 year-old, boys
and girls alike.
What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri
Lanka’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and
daily lives of Sri Lankan people.
A car breaks down on the motorway. It won’t go. What vehicle can
help? A breakdown truck! Breakdown trucks carry broken vehicles to
garages so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young
readers will find out about breakdown trucks, their main parts and
how these important vehicles are used.
Which Anglo-Saxon places or remains still exist in the UK today?
And what do they tell us about how the Anglo-Saxons lived? This
book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a
fascinating glimpse of how Anglo-Saxons built their houses and
communities as well as showing why they are significant.
What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South
Korea’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and
daily lives of South Korean people.
A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools
do they need to survive? Find out how people around the world
prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to
hurricanes and blizzards to floods, people can be ready for
anything.
Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry?
Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will
change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in
trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.
How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air?
Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and
other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find
out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare
for any weather.
You have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish don’t! Why?
You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about
fish, including their body parts and behaviour.
The world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright
pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about
flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.
What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes
Guatemala’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and
daily lives of Guatemalan people.
People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have
questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows
and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.
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Nancy Dickmann
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R251
R205
Discovery Miles 2 050
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You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you
do? Take the bus! Buses take people where they need to go day after
day. They help people get to work, to shops and more. They are hard
at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the
main parts of buses, how they work and why they are important to
the people who ride them.
Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But
how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this
book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body
parts and behaviour.
Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with
all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how
meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these
patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the
world.
What is it like to live in or visit Germany? What makes Germany’s
culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Germany and learn
about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks
that distinguish this amazing country from others. In every book in
the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be
like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant
photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The
series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the
world, broadening their understanding of how people are both
similar and different worldwide.
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 999! A fire engine is on its way!
Fire engines carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help
people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire
engines, their main parts and how these important vehicles are
used.
What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey’s
culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives
of Turkish people.
What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes
Argentina’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and
daily lives of Argentinian people.
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