Dorling Kindersley
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Give little readers the opportunity to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem solve, and play their way to maths magic! This playful preschool maths book, the latest in the Look! I'm Learning series, will unleash your child's curiosity as they play their way through 20 amazing maths projects. Perfect for kids ages 3 to 6, Look I'm a Maths Wizard is full of activities that show young readers just how much fun maths can be. Children will discover that maths is in the world all around them and that they already have the tools they need to be magical maths wizards: an inquisitive mind, unlimited imagination, and super senses. Bright photography and charming illustrations complement the easy-to-follow activity instructions. Each hands on activity encourages budding mathematicians to use their senses as they explore key maths topics taught in schools.

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From ancient hieroglyphs to modern day graffiti, discover the secrets, origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols. The world around us is filled with signs and symbols. Modern signs like alphabets and flags are universally recognisable, whereas many symbols of ancient derivation are hard to decipher. Explore the fascinating origins and meanings of the signs and symbols people have used over the centuries and discover how they have been interpreted in myth, religion, folklore, art and contemporary culture. Find out why a flag at half-mast is a symbol of mourning, why a heart pierced by an arrow is a symbol of love and the ancient roots of fertility symbols.

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Exploring more than 100 of the most important ideas, organizations, and events to have defined the feminist movement, this is an essential introduction to feminism. The latest entry in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Feminism Book is a complete study of feminism. Trace the subject from its origins, through the suffrage campaigns of the late 19th century, to recent developments such as the Everyday Sexism Project and the #MeToo movement. Examine the ideas that underpin feminist thought through crucial figures, from Simone de Beauvoir to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and discover the wider social, cultural, and historical context of their impact. Find out who campaigned for birth control, when the term "intersectionality" was coined, and what "postfeminism" really means in this comprehensive book. Using the Big Ideas series trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, the most significant concepts and theories have never been easier to understand. Packed with inspirational quotations, eye-catching infographics, and clear flowcharts, The Feminism Book is a must have for anyone with an interest in the subject.

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Children have everything they need to be amazing scientists: a curious brain and super senses. Look I'm a Scientist is bursting with exciting, easy-peasy science fun to do at home. Little scientists will discover why water goes stiff in the freezer, what makes slime super stretchy, how to make the best soap bubbles, and lots more. With Look I'm a Scientist children can touch, smell, see, hear, and taste their way to scientific amazement!

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What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help us understand everything from patterns in nature to artificial intelligence. Written in clear English, The Maths Book is packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, memorable quotes, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about numbers. This diverse and inclusive account of mathematics will have something for everybody, including the maths behind world economies and espionage. But it also traces the history of maths, from ancient ideas such as magic squares and the abacus to modern cryptography, fractals, and the final proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Continuing the "Big Ideas" series trademark combination of authoritative, clear text and bold graphics, The Maths Book uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you're an avid student or just curious about maths.

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Perfect project workbook on reptiles and all things slithery - with two pages of funky stickers. Fully updated with pages of funky reptile stickers and even more games and activities, Eye Wonder Reptiles is great for children who are either working on the subject at school or who are interested in these amazing animals - from snakes and turtles to crocodiles. Reptiles will show children how these animals live, with pages on different types of reptiles, including alligators, what they eat, and what makes a reptile, a reptile! Every chapter is crammed with colourful pictures and fun facts that encourage learning. Supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. The Eye Wonder series covers many subjects, from Ancient Rome and the Arctic to Human Body and Weather. It provides perfect information for school projects and encourages learning for fun.

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Perfect project workbook on whales, dolphins and life under the sea - with two pages of funky stickers. Fully updated with pages of funky sealife stickers and even more games and activities, Eye Wonder Whales and Dolphins is great for children who are either working on the subject at school or who will simply enjoy this captivating introduction to the mammals of the sea. Whales and Dolphins will transport younger children to the depths of the ocean where they can learn how humpback whales use "bubble nets" to catch prey or see a newborn dolphin swimming with its mother. Every page is crammed with colourful pictures and fun facts that encourage learning, and each chapter is full of great ideas that will excite and inspire children to find out more about these beautiful animals and their life beneath the waves. Supports the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2. The Eye Wonder series covers many subjects, from Ancient Rome and the Arctic to Human Body and Weather. It provides perfect information for school projects and encourages learning for fun.

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What mischief and magic will we find today? A naughty bulbul, talking mountains, pesky monkeys, silly goblins, a heavenly elephant, and a king with an unusual problem - every young reader will want to spend their time with these quirky characters. Beautifully illustrated and imaginatively retold, this collection of myths, folk tales, and legends are packed with mischief and magic. From the Katha Sarit Sagara, Rajatarangini, and the Puranas, to oral tales told across generations, these stories come from every corner of the country. Curated and sourced from classic texts and collections of folk tales that date as far back as the 11th century, stories in Mischief & Magic range from the unusual to the familiar. Whether you read them quietly or aloud, they are bound to stir the imagination of every child!

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Covering everything from the menstrual cycle to sexting and even cyber-bullying, this visual guide to puberty and adolescence is a must-read for all parents and tweens embarking on those scary teenage years. Help Your Kids with Growing Up is the only guide to cover contemporary issues such as internet safety, whilst also tackling key topics such as sexuality and body image. Expert-written content by Professor Robert Winston offers a straight-forward, unpatronizing approach to tricky topics, with special chapters on puberty by Dr Radha Modgil. Stunning graphics and illustrations make this invaluable for tweens and teens alike, whether as a quick-reference guide or cover-to-cover read. Non-judgemental and up to date, this is the essential illustrated guide to adolescence for both parents and their teens.

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Stressed about your studies? Struggling with subjects? Anxious about writing an essay or preparing for an exam? This ideal home reference is here to help children and parents. With bright visuals and brilliant step-by-step content, this is the helping hand parents need to guide their children through the challenges of education. You'll discover all the best practical techniques to gather knowledge, master revision, boost memory, create study plans, and excel at exams. You'll also learn to keep calm with workable ways of building confidence, getting motivated, handling pressure, and managing anxiety. "Help Your Kids with Study Skills" offers invaluable advice on how to support your child's learning, from homework and and revision right up to the exams. Covering everything from staying healthy and creating a work space to setting goals and studying online, this absolutely essential book encourages real world skills for lifelong learning. Celebrated children's author Carol Vorderman presents crystal-clear bite-sized text and jargon-free explanations to conquer difficult concepts and tricky subjects, including maths, science, history, and geography. This clear, visual guide ensures frustrated parents and confused children find studying at school and home - more simple and straightforward than ever before.

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Travel back in time to discover the incredible plants and animals of prehistoric Earth. It's the ultimate first dinosaur book for young readers! From the first living cells to fearsome dinosaurs and giant mammals, this children's book brings your budding palaeontologist face-to-face with these awe-inspiring creatures! The Prehistoric World Awaits! Packed with jaw-dropping images, fascinating dinosaur facts and straight-forward explanations, it's the perfect gift for children aged 5 to 8 with a love of prehistoric beasts and dinosaurs. Inside the pages of this dinosaur encyclopedia from DK Books, you'll discover: - Large pictures and clear, jargon-free text for curious minds; - A handy, pronunciation guide for each animal or plant; - Visual index arranged chronologically, so species can be found quickly; - Detailed profiles of 50 species with key information and fun facts such as size, time period and location. Little dinosaur lovers will be captivated by the amazing range of prehistoric beasts on display! Detailed artworks bring the past to life, painting a spectacular portrait of the supersized, the scary, and the downright bizarre animals and plants that inhabited Earth in ancient times. Throughout the pages of this fascinating prehistoric book, you'll discover how the Earth has changed over time, why fossils formed, and the arrival of early humans. A pronunciation guide helps kids with tricky names and encourages early learning and language development. The helpful visual index provides a quick overview of every species in the book. Learn more about prehistoric animals and plants, their extinction and even the evolution of early humans. Your little one will love reading about famous favourites such as the mighty Tyrannosaurus and the huge Woolly Mammoths! They will also get to know lesser-known organisms, including sail-backed Dimetrodon and aeroplane-sized pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus. These profiles are jargon-free and based on the latest science to take your little one through the evolutionary journey from fossil formation to the ice ages.

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Take your little one on an adventure through the busy scenes, get them talking, and let their imagination run wild in this engaging illustrated picture book. With detailed illustrations depicting a real-world scenario on each spread, featuring the same people and animals going about their day, children can use their imaginations to tell their own story in this wordless board book. Little ones can search through the busy scenes for fun characters and animals, point at new things they find on each page, and describe the story in their own words. Using prompts on each page, young readers can look for particular objects and count them as they continue the story, making this the perfect interactive book for children aged 18 months and up. Follow the cute puppy running around the park while its owner chases after it, find the cat hiding on each page, spot the children playing frisbee, count the number of ice creams on each page, and see what happens when the poor runner slips on a banana! As the story unfolds, children can use their imaginations to talk about what happens to the characters in this fun-filled picture book. Perhaps they will continue the story even after they have finished the book!

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The complete guide to choosing and caring for your perfect cat breed! From ancient breeds to modern hybrids, there are a wide range of domestic cat breeds and it may be tricky to choose the right one! This practical illustrated guide will help you explore different cat breeds characteristics, personalities, and common behavioural problems to ensure a healthy and happy cat. Inside the pages of this guide to cats, you'll discover: - A range of different cat breeds, including Bengal, Siamese, Maine Coon and more; - Each breed profile contains key breed-specific data, such as weight range, accepted coat colours, and grooming requirements; - Expert advice on communicating with your cat and top tips on tackling cat behavioural problems, such as ankle-biting or scratching furniture; - Concise care programme covering all stages of your cat's life - from establishing a routine to dealing with common feline health problems. "The Complete Cat Breed Book" will help you choose the perfect domestic cat for you and your family. From the gentle, calm and friendly Ragdoll to the curious and intelligent Russian Blue - explore over 140 of the world's best-loved felines. This comprehensive cat book includes a profile for each of the different breeds, which outlines the breed's history, characteristics, and beautiful photographs. Once you have chosen a feline companion, peruse the chapters on cat care. Explore practical advice and tips on the essential aspects of feline health, from handling and grooming to exercise nutrition and first aid.

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Help your child master Spanish vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Spanish words over a year with this Spanish workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Spanish words. Discover the perfect introduction to Spanish for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Spanish lesson for kids! It includes: - Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises; - Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned; - Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary; - Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciation. This unique Spanish teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, your child can practise the words they have just learned. This will help them build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 Spanish words over the course of a year! From animals and sports to colours and plants, "Spanish for Everyone Junior" teaches a mix of nouns and verbs through stunning illustrations with each new word clearly labelled. This encourages young learners to memorise the words before covering them with the cleverly designed flaps and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children can also practice their Spanish pronunciation as many times as they want.

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Help your child master Italian vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Italian words over a year with this Italian workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Italian words. Discover the perfect introduction to Italian for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Italian lesson book for kids! It includes: - Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises; - Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned; - Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary; - Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciation. Learning a foreign language is one of the best ways to develop your child's cognitive and language abilities. What's more, children gain insight into other cultures and their linguistic nuances. This language book covers Italian vocabulary, Italian pronunciation and makes learning the first Italian words easy and fun. Illustrations, exciting scenes, and audio recordings allow your child to immerse themselves in their Italian language-learning journey fully! "Italian Everyone Junior 5 Words a Day" encourages children to copy the nouns and verbs related to each scene in the book, to test their knowledge by covering the words with jacket flaps, and learn one new Italian word every day. The colourful, clear and comprehensive 5 Words a Day series from DK lays the foundations for your child's journey in learning a foreign language, at school or home. Look out for other workbooks in the series! Help your child learn, practise and understand 1000 French words in "French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day".