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This witty and inventive full-color drawing book encourages young readers to unleash their imaginations by transforming everyday objects into something unexpected! Turn a bottle into a rocket, a biscuit into a bedsheet and donuts into monster truck wheels with this wacky and entertaining guide. Whether it's animals, funny machines, monsters, robots or instruments, the young artist has been supplied with plenty of madcap ideas and suggestions to spark their creativity. These appear as full-color photographs which children can draw around to create something entirely different. - The fun and inventive transformations stimulate imagination - The simple exercises are perfect for early drawers> With these new skills, children can transform their own found objects from around the home. Ideal for creative kids aged 7+.

Young readers can discover the wonders of science and mathematics with this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color by award-winning illustrator Alex Foster. From ecology to number theory, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science and mathematics that govern it. This title is packed with clear, colorful, and engaging explanations on a range of subjects, including: - Elements - The human body and its organs - Matter and motion - Geometry - Atoms and molecules - Animals, plants, and other living things> Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to useful diagrams and vibrant illustrations. Supporting STEM learning, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+.

This thoughtful and empathetic activity book is perfectly designed to help children build up their resilience, so that they respond positively to setbacks and keep trying even in the face of opposition. Written by top self-help author Jenny Alexander in consultation with professional child psychologist Dr. Alice Brown, this beautifully illustrated full-color activity book will equip young readers with the tools they need to become happier and more confident. It is packed with helpful information as well as a selection of 30+ exercises and activities which happen both on and off the page. These offer a chance for all children to explore and express emotions in a safe and pressure-free way. Activities include: - Draw your dream future- Write a list of new things to try- A breathing exercise - Explore your talents> Each fun activity supports social emotional learning (SEL), builds resilience, helps to create inner calm, improves understanding of emotions and encourages positive thinking. Perfect for kids age 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The beautifully illustrated Thoughts and Feelings series allows children to understand and express their emotions through a series of practical activities and write-in exercises, devised by childhood development experts.

Are you ready to travel through history? This lavishly illustrated full-color maze book will take readers on a terrific tour through time - exploring ancient Egypt, racing through Rome, and uncovering the mysteries of the Middle Ages. With 45 mazes to complete, this book will take children on a guided tour of world history. As they navigate each maze, they'll discover fascinating facts and unearth the mysteries of ages past, from the stone age to the space race. - Help the Neanderthal man to find the rest of his tribe- Find your way out of the Ancient Egyptian pyramid - Guide the builder along the Great Wall of China- Follow the Vikings over the Fjord on their next conquest> Every maze in this book has real educational value - so whichever route junior puzzlers choose, they'll be on the right track to learn about the most incredible people, places and events in history! And that's not all. This maze book is as an excellent way for children to improve their concentration and patience, and help them to develop problem-solving strategies and lateral thinking skills. Perfect for readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Young readers can set off on a quest for knowledge with the Arcturus Fact-Packed Mazes series, solving complex maze puzzles and picking up fascinating facts at every turn.

"Discover how scientific ideas and different materials are used to build incredible machines and impressive structures. This face-packed, fully illustrated books explores the history of engineering from the building of the pyramids to the creation of today's towering skyscrapers, powerful machines, and valley-spanning bridges. See how robots, race cars, and rockets progress from planning sketches to working prototypes. Find out about different branches of engineering--chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil--and how each helps us to live, work, travel, and improve our environment"--Jacket flap.

"Dive into the extraordinary underwater domain of sharks with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with fascinating facts and eye-catching underwater photography. This definitive guide to the world's most ferocious underwater predators delves into every aspect of their lives-their wide-ranging habitats, fascinating behaviors, powerful senses, and interactions with other species. Based on the latest research by marine biologists, it's the ultimate book of facts and statistics about these amazing apex predators."--Publisher marketing.

Why do trees grow so tall? Are tomato plants really carnivorous? And why do mushrooms appear in rings? This exciting and eye-opening hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the kingdoms of plants and fungi. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated, full-color maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's life and showcasing many fascinating species that will be unfamiliar to most people. Includes: - Plants of the world- Plants under threat- How plants help people- How to help plants and the planet>Brimming over with beautiful full-color illustrations, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known lifeforms from all over the world, and to see familiar plants and fungi in a whole new light. Ideal for nature-loving kids aged 8+.

Young readers can discover the most important issue facing our planet with this comprehensive hardback encyclopedia of the environments, brought to life with full-color photography. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic photographs from around the world, this book is a definitive guide to climate change, pollution, endangered species, biodiversity, and other key ecological issues. Children can explore many aspects of environmental science and discover ways to protect our planet from further harm. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this hardback encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography. Ideal for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Q: The more you take, the more you leave behind? What are they?A: Footsteps! With more than 200 clever, funny, and tricky riddles to solve, this book will give your mental muscles a serious work out! There are brain teasers, logic puzzles, silly puns, trick questions, and many more. Kids can challenge their friends and relatives or deduce the answers themselves. Solving these riddles is not only fun - it will also expand a child's reasoning and language skills and encourage their love for learning. Perfect for kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Brain Twisters are perfect for young readers who want to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test. With logic puzzles, word games and riddles to crack, this series is perfect for kids aged 7+.

This fun and friendly book turns language learning into a wordsearch puzzle! Kids just love wordsearch activities, and this ingenious book uses this familiar puzzle type to reinforce their vocabulary learning. In each puzzle, children must read aloud the words in the list and then find them in the accompanying wordsearch grid, where they appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally and backwards. Some of the word lists have missing letters, so children must fill these in first using the picture clues beside them. Each puzzle has a different theme, such as playground games or jungle animals, so that children will learn common word associations and build their vocabulary. The wordsearches vary in difficulty, so that children can work their way through the book as they become more confident. Illustrated in full-color throughout with charming, modern illustrations, this book is a great resource for adults to support their child's learning outside of the classroom. - Supports and reinforces school learning - Boosts children's confidence> Perfect for kids aged 5+.

This fun and friendly book turns learning to spell into a wordsearch puzzle! Kids just love wordsearch activities, and this ingenious book uses this familiar puzzle type to reinforce spelling. In each puzzle, children must read aloud the words in the list and then find them in the accompanying wordsearch grid. Each wordsearch focuses on a different phonic to help children learn to match a word's sound to its spelling. This focus on phonics will take their spelling to the next level - moving beyond simple memorization as they become able to predict the spelling of words based on their sounds. The wordsearches vary in difficulty, so that children can work their way through the book as they become more confident. Illustrated in full-color throughout with charming, modern illustrations, this book is a great resource for adults to support their child's learning outside of the classroom. - Supports and reinforces school learning - Boosts children's confidence>Perfect for young spellers aged 5+.

This fun-packed science book is sure to get a reaction!>Includes: - Learn to play magnetic soccer- Build a skyscraper from marshmallows and spaghetti - Make a rocket balloon from items at home>Presented in a neat format with rounded corners, color illustrations and a glossary of key scientific terms, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts math and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make math and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

Set off on a magical journey around the world with Santa Claus in a search-and find festive adventure. Young readers will love scouring each densely-packed scene to spot Santa as he races around the globe making his Christmas deliveries. Can they spot Santa and all the gifts he's dropped to help him finish his delivery in time for Christmas? Santa can be found: - Starring in a movie in Hollywood - Riding a tuk tuk in India - On safari in Kenya - Navigating a hedge maze in England> With 42 intricately detailed, endlessly fascinating search-and-find activities, Where's Santa? is a great way for children to hone their observation skills and celebrate the festive season Perfect for children aged 5+.

"Discover the wisdom and wonder of ancient and modern spellcraft in this invaluable introductory guide to magic. Inside you'll find everything that you need to get started with potions, charms, and enchantments. There is magic inside everyone just waiting to be unleashed--and this book will show you how"--Page 4 of cover.

This fun-packed book is bursting with entertaining activities that will put your math and logic skills to the test. The ingenious puzzles range from classic riddles and code-cracking games to clever Japanese puzzles. Whether you're a logic-game legend or a number-puzzle newbie, you'll find plenty here to love. Tackle the activities solo, or challenge your family and friends to see who's got the skills to be puzzle champion! Includes: - Arithmetic- Percentages- Angles - Fractions>With hilarious full-color illustrations, this activity books is a brilliant blend of education and entertainment for smart kids aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' mind-bending Smart Kids! series puts young reader's math and logic skills to the test. Featuring wacky full-color illustrations by Diego Funck, these books are perfect for home learning for kids aged 7+.

Is the Yeti real? Has an alien species visited Earth? It's time to examine the evidence ...>Includes: - Ghosts haunted houses, possession, messages from beyond the grave.- UFOs sightings, Area 51, photographic evidence.- Aliens encounters, photographs, abductions. - Atlantis and other lost worlds theories, sunken monuments, lost science. - Bigfoot and other cryptids sightings, photographs, fossils. A compelling read for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space science. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

"Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages"--

This beautifully illustrated compendium brings the Bard's timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Shakespeare's plays have been beloved for so many years that his characters and words have shaped our world today. This collection has adapted these works for younger readers, introducing them iconic characters such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Sam Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children. The opulent full-color illustrations by award-winning illustrator Khoa Le's will delight young and old alike. Stories include: - Antony and Cleopatra - As You Like It - Comedy of Errors - Hamlet - King Lear - Love's Labour's Lost - Macbeth - The Merchant of Venice - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Much Ado About Nothing - Othello - Romeo and Juliet - The Tempest - The Winter's Tale - Twelfth Night

Andy may be a little socially awkward, but thanks to his awesome atomic pencil--which can bring doodles to life--he's far from an ordinary dweeb. Look out, evil-doers...here comes SUPER DWEEB! Meanwhile, witness the diabolical origin story of Doctor Eraser-Butt--the sinister super-scientist who can obliterate objects from existence with the power of his behind.

What is the longest bone in your body? Are turkeys from Turkey? When was toilet paper invented?> This book will inspire curiosity, spark conversation and improve general knowledge. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children. Illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

This delightfully illustrated full-color book is the perfect introduction to the majestic wonders of the wild world - trees! Trees are the silent guardians of the earth. They create the food we eat, the air we breath and the shelter we need. In this fact-packed guide, young readers can discover the importance of trees, their various species and how they grow from seedling to towering trunk. Kids can follow the life cycle of an oak, take a tour of the Amazon rain forest, meet woodland creatures and learn how trees change with the seasons. They can also try the practical activities included such as making leaf rubbings and planting a seed. Find out about: - Why trees are so important to people.- How trees change with the seasons. - Types of trees from around the world. - Creatures that make their homes in trees. - How to make a leaf rubbing.>With clear text, vibrant visuals, and a glossary of key terms, this beautifully illustrated hardback is an engaging and accessible introduction to trees for readers aged 5+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The All About Nature series brings together beautifully illustrated guides introducing the wonders of the natural world to the youngest of readers. With fascinating facts and practical exercises to try at home, these accessible books will ignite a lifelong love and appreciation for the plants and animals of our world.

"Children can release their inner artist with this beginner's guide to drawing animals, with simple step-by-step exercises to complete. This practical workbook will show kids easy ways to draw wonderful animals with 50 creative projects. Each will start with a simple shape -- a triangle, a square or a circle -- and in a few simple steps it will be an adorable dog, a pretty parrot, a giant giraffe, a cute koala or something else entirely!"--

"From the Earth's core to the highest mountain peaks, young readers can explore the wonders of planet earth with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide."--

Packed with breath-taking full-color medical photography, dozens of detailed diagrams, and concise, easy-to-follow text, it's the ultimate reference guide to human biology - from bones and muscles to the brain. Learn how hard you heart works, why you sleep, what happens when you eat and more.

Why are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara? This exciting and eye-opening hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated, full-color maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals - and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers. Includes: - Animals of the world - Animals under threat - People's relationship to animals - How to help animals and the planet> Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, and meticulous researched throughout, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known animals from all over the world, and to see familiar animals in a whole new light. Annotated maps give context to readers' discoveries. Ideal for wild-about-animals kids aged 8+.