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This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us. From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to how we use friction to warm our hands, and how gravity holds us on the Earth, this book has it covered. Investigate the energy of light and sound, examine the power of electricity and magnets, and inspect the makeup of glass. Then study the strength of plastic and how it can be recycled and reused. Next launch into space and explore the planets of the Solar System and discover why we float in space. Perfect for children aged 5-9, this book is a fun and accessible introduction to key topics of scientific study and is the ideal companion to support them with their learning. Covering many topics studied at school, this is the perfect starting point to encourage a life-long love of learning.

Experience the world's most incredible animals in one amazing book. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals includes all the topics children most want to read about. The world's most amazing animals are here, from tiny ants to the mighty blue whale and soaring eagles to relaxed sloths. Each page is illustrated with jaw-dropping photography and packed with facts and graphics. Encounter the wonders of wildlife, from deadly predators to beautiful butterflies, all as you've never seen them before. And meet the experts who study them, from entomologists to zoologists, in absorbing Q&As that explain what they do and why they love it. With its mix of nerdy knowledge, fun facts, and incredible images, this extraordinary book will keep kids engaged for hours.

Join author and artist, Pippa Pixley, as she teaches you how to draw animals of all shapes and sizes. From cheeky chickens to sleepy sloths, and brilliant bugs to little lambs. Whatever your favourite animal is, Pippa can teach you how to draw it! You'll even meet her own fluffy friends, like Buzz the bunny and Cilla the chicken, along the way. All animals are shown in a simple step-by-step format so budding artists can follow along with ease, whilst adding their own artistic flair and personal touches. Inspire creativity and resourcefulness with pages on how to make and use your very own inks. Learn about techniques such as mark making, mixing colours, and shading to create texture and add depth to drawings. Go wild and experiment with different materials like charcoal and graphite, and let your imagination run free across the page. With Pippa Pixley's Draw Along, little ones will be creating masterpieces in no time!Perfect for young artists of all ages, whether learning to draw for the first time or refining more advanced skills, this book has something for everyone. Inspire imagination and spark a journey of creativity and artistry that will last for years to come.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Korean. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Polish and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Polish English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Polish. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.

The Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary makes Russian simple for you to learn, translate and retain key vocabulary. Completely updated to include over 10,000 fully illustrated terms in both Russian and English.Arranged by theme the Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary covers an array of subjects: from eating out and shopping, to leisure, work, appearance and beyond, so you can find the word you need instantly.The Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is travel-sized so you will never be stuck for the right word again.

Learn all about knights in this highly-detailed gift book with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.How did you become a knight? How heavy was a suit of armour? Where did knights live? And what was it like to take part in a battle? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled book all about knights, then turn to the back of the book to press out and assemble pieces to make your very own jousting tournament.(c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Forget lukewarm leftovers, sad soggy veg, and over cooked jacket potatoes - when used properly, your microwave is your kitchen's best kept secret! Make the most of this marvellous and often overlooked machine with The Complete Microwave Cookbook, and learn how to poach en papillote, whip up steamed puddings in mere moments, braise, boil, stew, bake, and even fry.With recipes for delicious breakfasts, weekday dinners and weekend indulgences, this is the book you need for all your microwave inspiration. From easy and delicious breakfasts like luxury berry-pistachio porridge or herby eggs baked en cocotte, to fresh healthy lunches like lemony spelt salad, and hearty dinners like classic creamy chicken casserole - plus snacks, sides and treats covering everything in between.Whether you're new to microwave cooking or a time-pressed pro, this book is all you need to enjoy simple, flavourful, home-cooked microwave meals in minutes.

Certified birth doula and hypnobirthing coach Emma Armstrong, wants women to have the power to influence their birth experience for the better.Combining the compelling content and joyful illustrations of The Fearless Birth Book with interactive exercises and practical journaling prompts, The Fearless Birth Planner empowers you to dream plan and prepare to pivot when the time comes.Journeying through four key sections – Brain, Body, Birth and Baby & Beyond – this book helps you anticipate this most exciting time of life and reflect on what to expect along the way and on the big day (or days) of the birth itself.With vibrant illustrations injecting positivity into every page, this is the perfect gift for a pregnant loved one – or a gift for yourself, because after all, you deserve it!

Welcome to Sesame Street! Come along to meet all of the lovable characters in the neighbourhood with the Sesame Street Ultimate Sticker Collection. Discover amazing facts about Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and even more friends on the Street! Packed with more than 1,000 colourful stickers, you'll have fun finding the stickers for each page and creating your own Sesame Street scenes!(c) 2024 Sesame Workshop.

In today's increasingly anxious age, it's easy to be wooed by multi-step methods that promise us ultimate fulfilment. But what if society's obsession with self-optimization actually stands at odds with the way we are wired?For neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Barr understanding mental health is not merely a professional endeavor but one that is immensely personal. Having witnessed her own mother struggling with her mental health, Rachel took to social media to share the simple steps that we can all take to better our own mental wellbeing.In stark contrast to the relentless effort and productivity of the self-optimization movement, Rachel offers a refreshing alternative: by simply aligning with our brain's natural rhythms - from its need for sleep to rewiring its tendency towards negativity bias - we can all experience more peace in our day-to-day lives.Offering a scientifically backed guide to harnessing what should come naturally (were it not for the success-driven society surrounding us), Rachel invites you to discover that true wellness might be less about pushing ourselves harder, and more about tuning into our own inherent patterns and becoming better friends with our brains.

Open the door to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the path to peace.What is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Why is it happening? Is peace possible? When kids ask questions like these, are grownups prepared to answer? This book was created to provide context for this conflict, open the door to conversation, and lay a path for understanding, peace, and compassion for our shared future.

Discover some of the Fantastic Four's greatest adventures and most dangerous foes as they protect the planet from threats from all over the Multiverse.(c) 2024 MARVEL

Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Star Wars galaxy!DK's LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is packed with all the latest and new LEGO Star Wars minifigures! Meet amazing minifigures from all the Star Wars movies and TV shows, including new minifigures from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Bad Batch, as well as new variants of classic characters and fan favourites from the Skywalker Saga.Discover incredible LEGO Star Wars facts, such as which minifigures are rare and which minifigures have exclusive printings, parts, and accessories. This updated edition contains more than 200 best-loved minifigures, including Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2, Rey, Grogu, the Mandalorian (Din Djarin), Ahsoka Tano, and much more. The book also comes with an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure!(c)2024 The LEGO Group.(c) & (TM) 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Step into the fascinating world of succulents and cacti.Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From learning about mature plants in their native habitats to showing you how to revive flagging cacti or propagating plants on your windowsill, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.Learn how to create the best conditions for your plants to thrive indoors or out, discover new varieties to grow, and try planting projects to take your collection to the next level. Sarah's engaging and passionate writing shares all her personal experience to ensure anyone can love looking after their cacti and succulents.

Social workers are a crucial part of the support system for kids, grownups, and families ALL over the world. Learn more about what they do!What is social work? Who are social workers? Social work is all about people helping other people. And social workers are known for their passion to provide compassionate care. Learn more about social work and even a little bit of its history. If you have a desire to help others thrive…you might make a great social worker one day!

Your chosen family can include anyone who loves and supports you for who you are!A chosen family is exactly what it sounds like: family who you choose! At its core, a chosen family is made up of people who love, see, and support you for being your truest self. There are lots of people who can be a part of your chosen family, and you get to pick who makes you feel the safest and bravest.

Mental health maintenance matters for every kid. You are worthy and special, just as you are!Hateful voices can often seem like the loudest in the room, and members of the LGBTQ+ community deal with this reality on a regular basis. This author is here to remind queer kids of their value and the importance of feeling safe and secure in their minds and communities. Every person deserves to live life freely, as their true self, no matter what. You are special in every way!

Showing kindness online is necessary for shaping a healthy, compassionate digital world!Did you know that the way we are online is just as important as how we are in real life? It's true! So, what does that mean? Acting with kindness and compassion online really matters. Understand what kindness online can look like, and how you can create a kind online world. We are shaping our digital world every day—what kind of world do you want to live in?

Brain health is important for everyone, and it's never too late to start taking care of your brain!Have you ever thanked your brain for all it does for you? Try it out! Our lives depend on keeping our brains healthy. We use our brain in everything we do, so it's important to protect and care for them every day. Your brain is AMAZING (and so are you!).

Learn about Orthodox Jewish traditions, celebrations, and joy.What do you know about Judaism? How about Orthodox Judaism? Whether it's a lot or a little, this is the book for you! Read about this author's experience growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community and how he and his community celebrate, believe, and worship. These traditions have been passed down for thousands of years and connect this worldwide community!

Being in foster care is a unique experience for each kid—let's approach the conversation with empathy and openness.What do you know about being in foster care? Whatever comes to mind, let's put that aside for now. This awesome author wrote this book about his experience in foster care—which is unique to him. We hope you'll share his openness, curiosity, and desire to learn more about the system and what it's like for the people in it. Let's dive in!

Teams are everywhere, and you'll be a part of so many throughout your life!A team is any group of people who have a shared passion or goal, and do you want to know something fun? Teams are EVERYWHERE. You're probably a part of more teams than you realize! You'll belong to lots of different teams throughout your life, so open this book to learn what makes a team most successful, and how you can best work with others to achieve awesome things!

All families united by love are real and true, no matter who your parents are or what your family looks like.Growing up, the authors of this book didn't see families that looked like theirs. As the gay dads to 4 adopted kiddos, they're here to show the world that ALL kinds of families are beautiful and possible! These dads share their journey in becoming parents and the empowering message that no matter who you are, you can build a family—all you need is love (and maybe ice cream and silliness) to make it happen.

Learn about what it truly means to embrace play!Play is so much more than toys and hide-and-seek! It's about expressing who you are, connecting to those you love, and embracing the feeling of pure joy.

First steps toward understanding bias and learning how to be unbiased.Bias is a learned behavior. The good thing is we can learn to be unbiased too! This book teaches little ones to be aware of how they think about themselves and those around them!

Pronouns matter because everyone deserves to identify themselves the way they want to be known by the world!Pronouns are a meaningful part of identifying who we are. We can't know someone's pronouns just by looking at them or knowing their name, so it's important to ask! This book encourages kids AND grownups to get uncomfortable, learn new things, make mistakes, and choose to keep growing. It's not about always getting it right—it's about being loving and continuous in our effort.

Empower the kid in your life to start on the journey toward allyship today!Allies notice when things are unfair, speak out against injustice, and embrace the unique differences of every person. This book is a guide (for kids and grownups) to understand the importance of allyship and empower kids to be an ally today. Together, we can create a more beautifully diverse and equitable world!

Help kids better understand trauma and the importance of movement and relationships in healing from trauma.This book will help kids understand what trauma truly means, how it affects our minds and bodies, and how movement and relationships can help us on our paths to healing. Because no matter what traumas we may have lived, we all deserve to heal.

What cancer is and how to treat people who have it.Cancer doesn't just affect those who have it. It affects their parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and friends. This book offers a basic understanding of what cancer really is and aims to make it easier to talk about for kids and grownups who may have someone in their life with cancer.