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"Drawing on the events of the original comic books, this in-depth retelling is a revelatory, blow-by-blow exploration of the origin and evolution of Marvel's premier team of super heroes: their strengths; their faults; their motivations; and their sometimes volatile relationships. The book culminates with the Kree-Skrull War -- the event that catapulted the Avengers from protectors of Earth to protectors of the universe -- and the dawn of an exciting new Avengers era as new members take on classic mantles."--]cProvided by publisher.

"Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers."--Provided by publisher.

"Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, and with this one-stop pregnancy guide by your side, you will be fully-equipped from beginning to end of your joyful journey. With day-by-day artworks and fetal images showcasing your baby's development, this comprehensive pregnancy book is perfect for both first-time mums and experienced parents alike."--]cFrom publisher's description.

"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"--

Celebrate the enduring legacy of Marvel Comics and more than 80 years of history in this collection of vintage stickers.Revel in classic comics artwork with stickers of all your favorite characters, including iconic heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Widow and Captain America and villains such as Red Skull and Vulture.Page after page of this book is packed with beautiful vintage artwork of characters that entertains, delights, and brings back precious memories. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than 600 stickers, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, and enjoy this exquisite anniversary antiquarian book as a celebratory Marvel Comics keepsake.(c) 2023 MARVEL

The definitive collected works covering the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body. The most detailed popular reference book on human anatomy available, The Complete Human Body Collection is a beautiful exploration of the human body, and though used by students and healthcare professionals, it is also accessible enough for anyone to dip into and enjoy. Guided by Professor Alice Roberts, renowned academic, author, and broadcaster, and groundbreaking 3-D computer-generated illustrations, you will understand the human body as never before, explore human anatomy in incredible detail, and discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why.Dive deep into the pages of this human body encyclopedia collection to discover: - State-of-the-art specialist anatomical artworks help students learn the correct nomenclature through colouring and labelling.- A region-by-region anatomy atlas allows the reader to explore the body up close and almost life size from head to toe.- A functional section shows how the body works, system by system.- Feature panels and spreads throughout explore fascinating aspects of the human body.- Diseases and disorders section includes easy-to-follow summaries of over 200 health conditions.- Includes specially commissioned body scans.The Human Body Reference Guide is complemented by The Human Body Colouring Book - a practical, interactive, and visual study guide for learning and understanding human anatomy. By colouring in and labelling the black and white line artworks it becomes easier to learn and recall the structures and systems of the human body. These two books comprehensively covers every part of the body and offers a highly visual and intuitive approach to learning.

Travel back in time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting four-book box set of dinosaur-themed prehistoric fiction for children.Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club! Children will be inspired to discover the prehistoric world with this collection of dinosaur books for 5-7-year-olds.Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is a member of the Dinosaur Club - a network of kids around the world who love dinosaurs. Jamie is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing but dangerous too - he'll definitely need help from the Dinosaur Club...Inside the collection:The first four books in the series are included in this collection: The T. Rex Attack, A Triceratops Charge, Saving a Stegosaurus, and Tracking the Diplodocus. Each story is fast-paced, fun, and full of facts, and along the way, Jamie encounters all kinds of amazing dinosaurs.This boxset of exciting dinosaur stories offers:- An introduction to core nonfiction to children aged 5-7 who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts.- Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text.- Reference pages to extend childrens' interest in these fascinating prehistoric creatures.- All the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries.- Reference material which solidifies each narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries.Little ones will love to learn about the prehistoric world with the Dinosaur Club collection of character-driven adventure stories for children, through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like the first four books in The Dinosaur Club Boxset 1, then you'll love the following Dinosaur Club titles, The Compsognathus Chase, Catching the Velociraptor and Escaping the Liopleurodon!

Channel your inner Zendaya and learn more about her journey to superstardom with this inspiring guide packed with empowering wisdom, facts, and quotes from the global style icon.Don't be afraid to speak out-be unapologetically yourself and shine in everything that you do, inspired by one of the biggest pop culture icons of our time. Who else but Zendaya can move seamlessly from a glam red carpet look to chatting bare faced on an Instagram story? From singing her heart out to speaking passionately about diversity on our screens. This pocketbook gathers an A to Z of Zendaya's best moments, packed with wisdom, quotes, and facts from one of the most iconic artists of our time.

"10,000 illustrated words and phrases make learning Italian fun and easy. Clear and attractive illustrations, organized by theme, help you understand new words and cement them in your memory. Covering a wide range of practical and everyday topics, the Italian English Illustrated Dictionary gives you all the vocabulary you need for work, study, travel, and leisure."--Back cover.

"Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for German-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of German vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure."--

"There's playtime for any place or occasion, whether it's during bath time, in the kitchen, or on a walk through the park! This book will show little ones aged 3-5 how kitchen rolls can be turned into a car garage or how forgotten toys can be repurposed for fun activities, whether that's rescuing them from jelly or searching for them in a torch-lit scavenger hunt. Using household items, with photographs of each activity and easy-to-follow instructions, it's never been easier for kids to interact imaginatively with their environment. What's more, each activity has a teachable moment in store! While your kids are getting their hands dirty, they will learn all about different shapes, letters, colors, and so much more!"--

"Bob and Ginger are painting a colorful mural for their bedroom wall. What beautiful colors will they choose? Learn your colors as you discover green turtles, pink seahorses, and black stingrays in the deep blue sea"--Back cover.

It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why it was long known as the Hermit Kingdom, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how age was once calculated in three different ways.--

"Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. Packed with hundreds of stunning images and written in collaboration with the filmmakers themselves, uncover the incredible creative and technical skill that went into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water. Featuring stunning concept art and intricate character, creature, and costume designs, uncover the details of Pandora in striking detail. Art of Avatar: The Way of Water is produced in collaboration with James Cameron's production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, and Twentieth Century Film."--

Dive into the depths of Avatar: The Way of Water with this definitive guide.   Created in close collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment and written by experts who worked on the film, this authoritative book is packed with stunning exclusive details. This must-have visual guide showcases the characters, creatures, vehicles, weapons, and locations from the latest adventure in Pandora.   Meet the next generation of Jake Sully and Neytiri's family, including the mysterious Kiri and the heroic Neteyam, and their brave new allies among the Metkayina clan. Discover the majestic tulkun, speedy skimwings, and the other fauna and flora of Pandora's oceans. Examine the latest fearsome RDA vehicles and the specialist recom troops under Colonel Quaritch's command. Uncover the inner workings of Bridehead City and the sacred Cove of the Ancestors.   With a foreword by Sigourney Weaver, Avatar: The Way of Water: The Visual Dictionary is the perfect gift for Avatar fans of all ages.    (c) 2022 20th Century Studios.

A simple, accessible tool for learning core manifestation techniques, improving the effectiveness of your manifestation practice, and living your dream life.Achieve life goals and increase your happiness through the power of manifestation.Super-charge your manifesting power with this beautiful guided journal designed to help you achieve a life filled with abundance, purpose, and happiness. Full of information and practical tips, it also provides space for you to structure your own practice to suit your needs. To guide you through your manifestation journey, different sections focus on key techniques including scripting; 369, 55x5, and 33x3; goal setting and intentions; and visualization exercises. Train your mind to embrace positivity with gratitude lists for writing down the good things that happen and use affirmations to help you break out of negative thought patterns and increase your sense of self-worth. Create a "life list" by writing down your goals for the next week/month/year, and then stay focused on what you want with the help of journaling prompts. Manifesting has many positive mental health benefits, and the journal is designed to promote happiness throughInner reflection - understand what you really want in lifeGratitude - learn to appreciate what you have right nowPositive thinking - achieve an optimistic, goal-orientated mindset that attracts success..Whatever you want to manifest in your life - love, career success, money, friendship, self-confidence - Manifesting Journal is the perfect tool to help you achieve your dreams.

"This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more."--Provided by publisher.

Helps parents to get a grasp on what their children learn in geography class.

Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life.How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate "good" science from "bad", fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media. With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating facts, How Biology Works demystifies both the core biology that may have eluded us at school, and the cutting-edge life science that makes the news, answering the questions that spark our curiosity.With power to every page, this striking science book:- Is illustrated entirely by specially commissioned, boldly-colored, distinctive, flat, vector graphics that explain each topic clearly and engagingly.- Uses clear, distinctive, eye-catching graphics to make even complex biology easy to understand.- Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject.Building from life's fundamental ingredients, such as carbon and water, the book explains chemical processes in living cells, controlled by the ultimate biochemical, DNA. It shows how DNA is made of units called genes, which are shuffled in each generation of offspring, leading to variation and evolution. It covers topics from school biology, such as how plants work and how animals, including humans, work, and goes on to ecology and biotechnology. Beyond school science, however, it covers the background to the latest medical technology and biotechnology: how gene therapy works, what stem-cell research is achieving, and how our immune systems, boosted by vaccines, are in an arms race with ever-mutating viruses and other pathogens.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?How Biology Works is part of DK's widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you've never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there's a plethora of knowledge to discover!

Discover the fascinating history of our planet with this unique collection of visual timelines. Full of exciting visual timelines covering minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, Timelines of Nature reveals our planet's natural history and its life cycles in an entirely new way. Beginning at our world's existence; children aged 9] will learn how many years it took the Moon to form and witness Earth's continents collide. Discover the history of Earth's most spectacular features - from the Grand Canyon to the Sahara desert. See how life evolved, from the first single-celled organisms to the extraordinary variety of creatures living today. Then we look at life on Earth today. Every species on Earth has its own unique story - Timelines of Nature reveals these weird and wonderful life cycles through fascinating visual timelines. It tells you what's really happening on Earth each minute of every day. This beautiful nature book for children features: Beautiful timelines teach young readers all about geology, plants, and animals. Each timeline is unique and depicts a different topic, such as the story of how whales evolved, how the Moon was formed, or how a tiger spends its day. Feature pages highlight climactic moments in nature, for example, the butterfly finally emerging from its chrysalis. Supporting educational boxes on each page explain key points about nature, helping kids to discover more about the world around them. Children can marvel at a variety of different timeframes in nature, like geological timelines spanning thousands of years; a year in the life of a habitat, a day in the life of an animal, and complete plant life cycles. Ever wondered what the mayfly does with its short life? In this book, you'll find out how it lives as a nymph for two weeks, before flying out of the water for just a day in the sky as a mayfly. If you've ever thought about how a chimpanzee spends its day, how the rainforest changes over 24 hours, or how long a kangaroo's pregnancy lasts, then this is the book for you!

"Beep and Boots have an exciting, fun-packed day planned at the amusement park. The pals cannot wait to enjoy all the rides together. But when they check their heights, Boots is not tall enough to go on a lot of the rides. And going to an amusement park is no fun if you can't share it with friends. Will Beep be able to come up with a solution so the pair can go on the really high Star Drop ride?"--

Your guide to becoming a green-fingered vigilante - transforming your neighbourhood's neglected corners into bright pockets of plant life.Guerrilla gardening is the global movement of people planting in public places. From scattering wildflower seeds onto road verges to building community allotments on vacant lots, these peaceful acts of rebellion are where flower power meets people power.With no prior knowledge of gardening or activism needed, this 360° handbook contains all the information and inspiration you need to start greening your streets. Not sure how to pick the right plants, gather a gang, or protect your patch? This guide's got you covered. Follow the 7-step action plan, packed with expert advice, illustrated how-to's, and tales of 'how we did it' from around the world.Ellen Miles is an activist spearheading a new wave of guerrilla gardening. Rooted in social justice and climate action, this growing movement needs you. So, whether you want to boost biodiversity, bring people together, create beauty, grow food, or make a political statement, it's time to get guerrilla gardening.

"Explore the world with your LEGO bricks--whether it is a trip to the park, an epic camping weekend, or your dream family vacation. Bring your LEGO bricks along for the ride or use them to imagine a LEGO vacation"--

Get to know the animals of the Kindness Club and follow Rabbit as she learns how important it is to say sorry. At Rainbow Island Harbour, some new visitors have arrived, including Little Peacock. The other animals are excited to meet him but Rabbit is worried that her friends will be more interested in the newcomer than in their old friend Rabbit. Rabbit tells Little Peacock he's not welcome to play with the other animals but when Peacock disappears, will Rabbit admit what she's done? And will she be able to find Peacock and apologize for her mistake?This charming board book for children aged 3-5 features: - A strong underlying message encouraging children to do kind deeds and continue to be kind.- Teaches the idea that being kind is not a one-off action; it is a way of being, in order to be a member of the Kindness Club. - Whimsical illustrations sit alongside a heart-warming story centered on kindness.- The story includes parent/carer notes to promote discussion between adults and children, questions that encourage understanding of the topic, and two activities: making a Kindness Club Badge and making a Peacock Fan that will track your kind deeds. The heartwarming board book encourages children to always be kind to one another, through beautiful illustrations and a playful story with an important underlying message. In the words of Badger, who runs the Kindness Club, "When you show kindness, it makes you and your friends feel good."           Children will love the myriad of animal characters and learning and understanding the different ways we can be kind to one another. There are lots of extra learning opportunities, from questions about the story to activities showing you how to make your own Kindness Badge to notes for parents and carers to extend learning and reinforce positive behavior.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there!There's so much more to explore and love with DK's adventurous and heartwarming Kindness Club series. If you enjoyed Kindness Club: Rabbit Says Sorry, why not try Kindness Club: Mouse Tells the Truth!

Get to know the animals of the Kindness Club and follow Rabbit as she learns how important it is to say sorry.At Rainbow Island Harbour, some new visitors have arrived, including Little Peacock. The other animals are excited to meet him but Rabbit is worried that her friends will be more interested in the newcomer than in their old friend Rabbit. Rabbit tells Little Peacock he's not welcome to play with the other animals but when Peacock disappears, will Rabbit admit what she's done? And will she be able to find Peacock and apologize for her mistake?This charming board book for children aged 3-5 features: - A strong underlying message encouraging children to do kind deeds and continue to be kind.- Teaches the idea that being kind is not a one-off action; it is a way of being, in order to be a member of the Kindness Club. - Whimsical illustrations sit alongside a heart-warming story centered on kindness.- The story includes parent/carer notes to promote discussion between adults and children, questions that encourage understanding of the topic, and two activities: making a Kindness Club Badge and making a Peacock Fan that will track your kind deeds. The heartwarming board book encourages children to always be kind to one another, through beautiful illustrations and a playful story with an important underlying message. In the words of Badger, who runs the Kindness Club, "When you show kindness, it makes you and your friends feel good."           Children will love the myriad of animal characters and learning and understanding the different ways we can be kind to one another. There are lots of extra learning opportunities, from questions about the story to activities showing you how to make your own Kindness Badge to notes for parents and carers to extend learning and reinforce positive behavior.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there!There's so much more to explore and love with DK's adventurous and heartwarming Kindness Club series. If you enjoyed Kindness Club: Rabbit Says Sorry, why not try Kindness Club: Mouse Tells the Truth!

"This touching story of separation shows children that, despite being apart, their parents will always be there for them and they will try their best to meet in the middle." --

"Beep and Boots are looking forward to a day out at the zoo, especially getting to see their favorite animal--the giraffe. But they have to keep an eye on the time or else they'll miss feeding time! It's all too easy to get distracted by lions, tigers, and tasty snacks--15 minutes here, half an hour there! Pretty soon, Beep and Boots realize they might be late. Will they make it to the giraffe enclosure in time?"--