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The only official companion to the Harry Potter stories – the ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical!
Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter's wizarding world with this Whiz-bang of an illustrated companion. Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts and find out about the witches and wizards who lived. From the Sorting Hat to spell-casting, it's all packed inside!
This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters, unforgettable moments and iconic locations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone all the way through to The Deathly Hallows. It's the ultimate magical miscellany, filled with facts and fun about the wizarding world, beautifully catalogued and brilliantly explored. Joyfully illustrated throughout in full colour by seven stunning artists and tingling with things to spot on every page, this is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and the perfect book for families to share. The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac also features an astonishing level of detail that is sure to surprise and fascinate lifelong fans. From incredible cross-sections to magical maps and ingenious lists, lose yourself exploring Hogwarts and beyond …
Take to the Antarctic ice to study emperor penguins in this
beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that
emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there's so
much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to
discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and
how scientists have spotted their poo from space! Filled with
simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains
what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how
their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic
conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these
iconic animals face due to climate change and melting sea ice.
Written by penguin professor Dr Michelle LaRue and featuring
stunning illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc, Emperor Penguin (Young
Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from
Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and
conservationists. Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda,
African Elephant
Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) An inspiring fantasy story
from Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In and October,
October. Maggie wants her dad to take her birdwatching like he
promised but he's too busy and she ends up at the zoo with her
auntie and her annoying cousins. There, she sees a strange bird and
takes one of its beautiful silver feathers home. Little does she
know, that this is the start of a magical adventure in the
moonlight... This magical story features black-and-white
illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc. The Bloomsbury Readers series is
packed with book-banded stories to get children reading
independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double
Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize
winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online
guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary
Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For
more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that
brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be
welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in
Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading
independently and while they continue to gain confidence and
understanding.' Books for Keeps
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