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'What will I do without you?' asks Figgy Twosocks as her friend Jefferson Bear prepares to hibernate for winter. Alone in the wintry woods, with only her naughty brothers, Big Smudge and Floppylugs, to play with, Figgy Twosocks feels sad and sulky, until she finds a new playmate in Hoptail the squirrel. A poignant story with a reassuring message, this sequel to What Are Friends For? is perfect for all young children exploring the art of making new friends and learning how to deal with separation. The gentle text and irresistible artwork makes this a picture book ideal for sharing with even the smallest child.

Combines information from four previously published atlases into one volume, covering the history of human civilization from the ancient world to the modern era and examining religion, exploration, war, colonization, kingdoms, and technology.

Did you know there are around 8,000 types of centipede in the world? The name "centipede" means 100 feet, although not every centipede has that many feet. And centipedes can't count anyway! Are You a Centipede? will give young children an inside look at the everyday life of this fascinating insect. They can find out why the female centipede is such a good mother, what happens when her eggs hatch, how centipedes can run very fast to catch insects and small spiders to eat, and what the difference is between a centipede and a millipede.

Figgy Twosocks and Jefferson Bear, two lovable and endearing characters, explore the timeless and universal theme of friendship in a warmly illustrated tale that will melt the hearts of children and adults alike.

Jump, grab, and fling, but try not to fall-learn how to master the levels and be the last one standing in this strategy-packed guide to the smash-hit game Fall Guys. This unofficial book covers all the hints and tips you need to stumble your way to victory, or at least outlast your opponents, so that you can collect that sweet, sweet Kudos and even some Crowns.This book has everything you need to win for each type of game-race, survival, team, and the all-important final-from popular tactics for specific levels to hidden shortcuts that when executed correctly will be sure to secure you a victory. Plus, it includes a handy guide to the rarest collectable skins, because it's important that your Fall Guy looks the best, even when flailing about.If you've had trouble with being eliminated early and want to conquer the chaos, then look no further as this book will help you eliminate obstacles so that you can become a winner!With Fall Guys now available on both Switch and Xbox, this globally popular game has got even bigger!

Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane solve the mystery of a swarm of flying mega bugs that has invaded an animal sanctuary?This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from the animal park, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about animals are scattered on the pages.Do you have what it takes to help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out...

Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane escape from an ocean that is teeming with hungry predators?This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To defeat the criminal gang that has been kidnapping endangered coral reef species, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about the ocean are scattered on the pages.Do you have what it takes to help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out...

A dramatic retelling of Homer's classic tale The Odyssey, with a gorgeous new gift-edition cover from Sandhya Prabhat.The Trojan War is over, and the battle-weary soldier Odysseus sets out for home. On his way Odysseus faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Will he outwit the one-eyed giant Cyclops, the cunning enchantress Circe, and the terrifying monsters Scylla and Charybdis? This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.Robin Lister's fast-paced, lyrical retelling is perfectly pitched for grades 4 and above, while the evocative black-and-white artworks by best-selling illustrator Alan Baker bring the dramatic tale to thrilling life.Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.

Are you smart enough to help Zane, Kiran, Ethan, and Cassia escape from Space Station X in this fast-moving puzzle adventure?Escape Room Puzzles: Space Station X is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from Space Station X, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit-and watch out for the high-tech drones that guard the space station as you go! Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction space information are scattered on the pages. This is the perfect book to entertain readers aged 7+ both at home and on the go, whilst giving their brains a workout at the same time.Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission!

Find fossils and follow the footsteps of prehistoric giants by learning how to become a dino detective! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the age of dinosaurs, Dino Detective In Training will tell you all about the creatures that once roamed Earth-their habitats, how they survived, how they became extinct, and if dinosaurs are still alive today.Discover the life and career of a palaeontologist-what they do and how you could unearth a T-rex fossil. Find out how planet Earth has changed, the different types of rock you'll need to recognise and where fossils are likely to be found. Written by Tracey Turner, Dino Detective In Training is full of fun and practical activities that support learning, with the humorous illustrations making the content truly accessible.

Myth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth!Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to explain exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2022 (INFORMATION BOOKS CATEGORY)Take your gaming skills beyond the screen in Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode-the ultimate handbook to becoming a top game developer, Twitch streamer, or the next eSports pro!Written by Craig Steele-who has led gaming workshops at Resonate and Insomnia-and illustrated in graphic-novel style by Berat Pekmezci, this book will give you the low-down on the coolest jobs in the gaming industry.Learn how to storyboard, code and test games, just like your favourite devs, or boost your Twitch subs by learning how to go pro. Think you have the skills to compete in eSports tournaments, or do you need some tips on getting good? This book will give you the know-how on making it big in all areas of the gaming industry!"The judges unanimously thought that Ultimate Gamer was hugely popular with their students. It was probably the most picked-up book on the list. My 10-year-old, who is not a reader, grabbed this book off me and read it from cover to cover." -Judge of the UKLA Book Awards 2022 (Information Books category)

Meet 20 children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow.This Is Our World-Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It's a vibrant and colorful celebration of our planet's cultural diversity-an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and religions of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The tour is truly global, as we journey from the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico to the Lunar New Year in Korea, from Christmas Eve in Poland to the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Australia's indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, Eid al-Fitr in the UK, Diwali in India, and much more.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and in cultures and religions.

Discover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science-Space, filled with facts, stories, and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers, and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking, and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter space and why it's even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM.

Dreaming of an island getaway? Now you can create the perfect island paradise in Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the Animal Crossing New Horizons Residents' Handbook.This essential unofficial guide contains everything you need to prepare for your new island life, including tips on how to:- build and design your dream home- gather resources and recipe cards to craft and customize tools, furniture and other decorative items- populate your island with friendly animal villagers - each with their own, often very funny, personalities- help Blathers fill your island's museum with fossils, critters and art- connect with up to 7 friends and share your personal paradise onlineWhat's more, Animal Crossing New Horizons Residents' Handbook contains plenty of inspirational landscaping and terraforming ideas, insider information and guides to characters, resources and special events. It's the perfect book to help you live your best deserted island life!