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Step into the danger zone and discover how these fiery forces of
nature have shaped the Earth! Exactly 100 facts will help you
explore the spectacular features of volcanoes. Find out where in
the world volcanoes occur, take a look at the different types of
lava and learn all about the biggest eruptions in history.
The "DK First Atlas" brings each continent and country to life,
making geographic concepts easy to understand. Packed with detailed
pictorial maps specially designed for young readers, this First
Reference title is an invaluable learning tool for home and
elementary school.
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Be A Survivor (Paperback)
Chris Oxlade; Illustrated by Eva Sassin
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R242
R219
Discovery Miles 2 190
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What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors
not a mobile or computer in sight Don't panic With these great
survival ideas you'll learn how to... build a shelter from sticks
light a fire without matches catch a fish in your fingers drink
water from a frog ...and much more. Devised and tested by an expert
in outdoor activities these brilliant projects bring you the thrill
of surviving in the wild using nature's resources - and your own
The 32-page book is crammed with interesting fire service
essentials revealing in graphic detail what happens when
firefighters are called into action. Includes clear instructions to
assemble your firetruck and helicopter, and slot-together
firefighters and accessories. A fold-out fire station completes the
scene, so that you're ready to race to the rescue! Perfect for
budding firefighters everywhere.
Are you fascinated by wide open spaces and like to know what's over
the next hill or where a path might lead Breathe in that bracing
air and discover how to... cross a river without a boat escape from
a quicksand take shelter without a tent build a dam ...and lots
more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities these
brilliant projects help you find true adventure in the wild using
nature's resources - and your own
Find out all about ten amazing emergency vehicles!There are lots of
ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest,
the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids
will love pouring over the details of the ten awesome machines in
each book. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes
these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help
you earn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors,
trucks ad emergency vehicles.Perfect for readers who can't get
enough of books about machines, but who have outgrown the simple
picture books aimed at a much younger level. Those who are
beginning to read by themselves will find the text fun to read and
accessible.For children aged 5+
Build your cricket skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking
to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and
healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important
cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations
showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from batting
to bowling and fielding. The series Sports Academy covers rules,
equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned,
step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques
needed for a sport. Great for readers aged 9+
Working backwards from today's flight technology to the distant
past, the history of aviation is traced. Beginning with present-day
wide-body jumbo jets, this book recounts Lindbergh's solo flight
across the Atlantic, the Wright brothers' flight of 1903, and
continues back to the first balloon flight in 1783. A selection
from the "Timeliners" book series. Full-color illustrations.
This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of
young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and
its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy
experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young
readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy
skills and progress toward reading alone. Hurricanes introduces
fluent readers to one of nature's stunning natural phenomenons. It
includes facts about what hurricanes are, where they happen and how
people can prepare. Children can discover how big hurricanes can
get and the difference between hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.
See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.
This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of
young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and
its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy
experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young
readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy
skills and progress towards reading alone. Robots introduces
children who can read alone with some help to these incredible
inventions. It includes facts about different types of robots and
what they do. Children can discover robots that have gone to space,
robots that can play music and robots that look a lot like people!
See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.
Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep
fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the
important cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and
photos showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from
training to competing - while also finding out something about
cricket stars of the past and present.
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Edinburgh (Paperback)
Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri
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R268
R241
Discovery Miles 2 410
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Find out everything there is to know about the city of Edinburgh in
this fascinating city guide. Learn about Edinburgh's history, its
location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best
places to shop are! A map of Edinburgh city centre will help you
find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress
your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic
city.
Discover what machines are, how they work, and how they have
developed through history, in this fascinating fact file and
learn-it-yourself project book. You can find out about levers,
pulleys, wheels and axles, gears, hydraulics, wind power and much
more. It includes 19 practical experiments - make a windmill, a
hydraulic lifter and even a vacuum cleaner! Over 260 images include
step-by-step photographs and explanatory illustrations. It is an
accessible and lively introduction to machines, ideal for home or
school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. From sophisticated computers to
a simple pair of scissors, we are surrounded by machines. This
engaging science book looks at the enormous variety of machines in
our world and how they function. Fascinating hands-on projects,
such as making your own gears and belt drives, a pulley, a block
and tackle, a can crusher, a water wheel, and an Archimedean screw,
will help you to fully understand the principles behind them. "Find
Out About" is a series for young readers who would like to explore
the exciting world of science. Each book covers a different topic,
bringing the subject to life with vibrant photographs, detailed
drawings and clear diagrams, making it really fun to learn. There
are easy-to-do experiments using everyday objects and equipment so
that young scientists can enjoy finding out all the fantastic facts
for themselves.
A Scientist's Secret Scrapbook contains information about famous
inventions and the science behind them. Packed with facts about how
stuff works, this book provides a fresh and exciting insight into
science and technology. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided
reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core
geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for
classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction
literacy skills in a curriculum context.
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Cardiff (Paperback)
Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri
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R276
R251
Discovery Miles 2 510
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Find out everything there is to know about the city of Cardiff in
this fascinating city guide. Learn about Cardiff's history, its
location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best
places to shop are! A map of Cardiff city centre will help you find
the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your
friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the
right level Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of
people who have been in danger at sea – from capsized boats and
illness to oil-rig explosions. Discover the equipment and skills
needed to do their jobs in this fascinating non-fiction book by
Chris Oxlade. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and
longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: An
information book. Curriculum links: Geography, Citizenship: People
who help us. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Our international primary reading series will help your learners
become confident, independent readers. People in Africa use their
phones for all kinds of things. Find out how phones are helping the
Mobile Continent. White Band non-fiction titles use different genre
styles across one text and a range of non-fiction text features.
Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes,
curriculum links and follow-up activities
Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to
take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and
healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important
cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations
showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from batting
to bowling and fielding. The series Sports Academy covers rules,
equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned,
step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques
needed for a sport. Great for readers aged 9+
In warfare the battles grab most of our attention. But there is a
secret history to every war; a hidden world of spies, double
agents, assassins and saboteurs. Secret History: World War I
explores how each side tried to keep secrets from the enemy, while
at the same time trying to break their codes and disrupt their
missions. From invisible ink and secret codes, to propaganda and
battle tactics, this book covers all of the main ways each side
tried to outwit the other - and win the war. Secret History is a
series of books exploring the six major conflicts of the 20th
century.
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London (Paperback)
Chris Oxlade, Anita Ganeri
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R268
R241
Discovery Miles 2 410
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Find out everything there is to know about the city of London in
this fascinating city guide. Learn about London's history, its
location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best
places to shop are! A map of London city centre will help you find
the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your
friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.
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