Dorling Kindersley
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This playful preschool activity book will unleash your child's curiosity and creativity as they play their way through amazing STEM projects. Perfect for kids ages 3-6, this early learning children's book will excite little ones by revealing the everyday ways they can be an engineer. Children are born with everything they need to be great engineers: inquisitive minds, unlimited imagination, and super senses. With Look I'm an Engineer, little readers are encouraged to use their senses to investigate how to make the strongest paper bridges, how to power a tugboat with an elastic band, which materials make the best parachutes, and much more. Every fun project features a mixture of bright photography and charming illustrations which support the easy-to-follow activity instructions. These brilliantly hands-on activities align with Early Years and KS1 subjects taught at school, including science, maths, and technology. Little ones have the opportunity to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem solve, and above all, play their way to engineering discovery.

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Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will feed a child's imagination and quench their thirst for knowledge, whilst supporting the National Curriculum. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is the perfect book for children from 4 - 7 years of age. Supporting the national curriculum and providing all the information young minds need and much more, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is split into four sections, All About Me, Animals, People, and My Planet, covering everything from the continents to the blue whale in fun and engaging ways. Bursting with knowledge and loads of very important things to set young minds alight.

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Every corner of our planet, from frigid mountain peaks, to vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest ocean, is a place incredible animals call home - a place where they live out their exciting and unexpected lives. Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains, follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti as they attempt a dangerous river crossing under the watchful eye of hungry predators, or trace the tracks of the solitary amur leopard - the rarest cat on Earth - as it silents stalks its prey through the icy forests of the Siberian wilderness. Through the Animal Kingdom is the first installment in a new series aiming to reinvent early reference for a new generation of reader, and is perfect for adventurous animal lovers anywhere.

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Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from Stone Age Britain to the present day, in this revised and updated book. Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text, the History of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more about the fascinating story of the England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Spanning six distinct periods of British and Irish history, this book is the best way to find out how Britain transformed with the Norman rule, fought two world wars in the 20th century, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century. DK's visual guide places key figures - from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill and major events - from Roman invasion to the Battle of Britain - in their wider context, making it easier than ever before to learn how they influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the age of empire into the modern era.

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Take a walk on the wild side with this exciting children's book that takes you on a nature-packed journey into the animal kingdom. Part of the popular My Encyclopedia of Very Important... series, this visually stunning encyclopedia for kids is a beautiful gift package with a padded jacket, and is something every young animal lover will want to own. Easily accessible to young readers through a balance of striking, colourful images and conversational, age-appropriate text, this animal encyclopedia will tap into every child's natural curiosity and answer all their biggest wildlife questions. Bursting with fun animal facts and photographs, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals includes everything from an in-depth exploration into different types of animals as well as what they eat and where they live, to detailed profiles of amazing animals such as polar bears, chameleons, orangutans, and much, much more - making it the perfect book for children who love animals.

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An all in one visual guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes. This in-depth manual to the human body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is a must-have reference to help further your studies or knowledge of how our bodies work. Each page of "The Human Body Book", updated to reflect the latest medical information, is illustrated with colourful and comprehensive diagrams, which are thoroughly annotated to take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping the human body ticking. The opening chapter, Integrated Body, explains how the parts of the body work together at various levels of size and hierarchy to produce the living whole. It also contains an overview of the major body systems, enlivened by real-life 3D medical scans of the entire body. The chapters that follow provide coverage of the body function by function, system by system. Eleven main body systems are covered in turn, with each section ending on common injuries, diseases, and disorders afflicting that system. The book concludes with a chapter on Growth and Development which looks in detail at how the body changes over the course of a human lifespan.

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Open your eyes to a world of discovery with Eyewonder Weather and discover the exciting world of weather. From why we have seasons to how weather impacts our everyday lives, Eyewonder Weather reveals all about this amazing natural phenomenon. Eyewonder: Weather also has fun educational activities and themed stickers to engage every curious child. Brimming with amazing facts for kids about thunder, lightening, wind and rain, Eyewonder Weather is the ideal homework or school project helper and perfect for those budding scientists who want to know everything about weather.

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Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. "A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult" charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a balanced, and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fear of, and fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, this wide-ranging volume explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones, mystical plants and potions such as mandrake, the presence of witchcraft in literature from Shakespeare's Macbeth to the Harry Potter series, and the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, "A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult" will enthral and fascinate you with it's lavish illustrated, accessible entries, whether you are a believer or sceptic.

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Get close to nature with this outdoor project book. This is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside. Inside the pages of this activity book for kids, you'll discover: - More than 40 inspiring outdoor activities split into four sections: adventure skills, nature detective, wild art, and sensory games; - Outdoor crafts that are explained clearly through beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions; - Colourful and fun pages with illustrations mixed in throughout about fun things to do in nature. Nature is a destination, but you don't have to travel anywhere to find it! Perfect for kids aged 5-7 years, this nature book includes heaps of ideas for outdoor fun that can be done on the go, in your neighbourhood, or at your local park. It's the ultimate way to keep even the tiniest of explorers entertained for hours. From leading a friend on a journey to meet a tree and building a twig raft to collecting leaves on a nature walk and creating nature-inspired art, children will love discovering the magic of nature. It's the perfect gift for adventurous kids who love being outdoors and for parents looking for creative outdoor projects and an escape from digital entertainment.

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An illuminating celebration of more than 80 of the world's most important thinkers, this book explores the fascinating stories of their lives, their loves, and their pioneering ideas. Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured philosopher, entries trace the ideas and beliefs, and the relationships and rivalries that inspired the great thinkers and influenced their work, providing revealing insights into what drove them to question the meaning of life and come up with new ways of understanding the world. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and paintings of philosophers, their homes, friends, studies, and their personal belongings, together with pages from original manuscripts, first editions, and correspondence, this book introduces the key ideas, themes, and working methods of each featured individual, setting their ideas within a wider historical and cultural context. Charting the development of ideas across the centuries in both the East and West, from ancient Chinese philosophy to the work of contemporary thinkers, "Philosophers" provides a compelling glimpse into the personal lives, loves, and influences of the great philosophers as they probed into life's "big ideas".

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The only instructional book on watercolour you will ever need. Trying your hand at watercolour painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills? Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators is for you. Beginning with the basics - such as honing your observational skills, choosing a subject, and learning about composition - the book then takes a comprehensive, in-depth look at techniques to expand your repertoire. With expert advice from artists and illustrators working in a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary this book will equip you with the skills and confidence to develop your own style and grow as an artist.

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Discover the history of one of the world's most popular sports, and learn how to master the perfect swing along the way. Find out all there is to know about golf, from it's ancient origins to it's most celebrated competitions. Learn about the turning points and winning strokes of the most famous championships ever played - from the Open to the Curtis Cup. Bringing you face-to-face with the stars, such as Tiger Woods, "The Golden Bear", and "The Shark", entries analyse their trademark strokes and detail their finest performances. Showing you exactly what it takes to achieve an effective - and consistent - golf swing, this book also walks you through the fairways of all the pre-eminent courses, while working systematically through every type of shot, from tee shots, iron play, pitching, and chipping, to coping with bunkers and putting. Learn the sport's key rules and golfing terms, and discover everything you need to know about how to buy the right equipment - from drivers to carts, along with guidance on custom fitting and the all-important golf etiquette. Brimming with detail and superbly illustrated with over 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams, "The Golf Book" is the definitive guide to the famous game for players and fans alike.

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The ultimate complete drawing course to help you take your sketches to a higher level. Packed with inspiring workshops and advice from practising artists, this art lesson book will help you sharpen your drawing skills in a range of media. Here's what you'll find inside the pages of this artist's guide to drawing: - Includes more than 90 detailed step-by-step workshops for pencil, charcoal, pen and pastel techniques; - A comprehensive range of techniques makes it suitable for beginners or more experienced artists; - Techniques are approached with progression in mind, so readers can learn the basics then move on to new creative challenges. Every aspect of drawing is explained in incredible detail in this drawing reference guide. It starts with the basics of drawing - such as learning how to draw and choosing a subject and works all the way through to mounting your finished masterpiece. Learn more than 80 drawing techniques, from cross-hatching and stippling to blending and using coloured pencils. Develop your own artistic style and grow as an artist by following the step-by-step drawing tutorials through beginner, intermediate and advanced art projects. "Artist's Drawing Techniques" will help you tap into your creative potential and unlock new talents, whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned artist.