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Lots of Things to Know About Our World - James Maclaine

You'll never guess what Planet Earth used to look like, which mountaintop is closest to space, how coral reefs are built from seawater and sunlight, and how many different languages you'd need to learn to speak to everyone in the world. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know.

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Lots of Things to Know About Dinosaurs (poškozená) - James Maclaine

You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

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Lots of Things to Know About Robots - James Maclaine, Laura Cowan

You'll never guess how tiny robots are helping bees, where giant robots are stopping traffic, what kinds of intrepid robots are exploring outer space and how clever robots learn to beat chess champions. Discover all this and lots more things to know about what robots can do, how they are designed and programmed and the part they will play in our future.

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Lots of Things to Know About Dinosaurs - James Maclaine

You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

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Lots of Things to Know About Animals - James Maclaine

You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, why penguins steal stones, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about all kinds of animals. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!Chapters in this book include:- Ocean giants- The baby animal that's LARGER than its parents- How to spot a leopard... ...from a jaguar- Why horses dress up like zebras- Octopuses in disguise- How tiny ants are actually STRONGER than gorillas- How creatures go? HIGH can birds and bumblebees fly?- The secret of hornbills' nests- The great shell swap- Noisy animals you CAN'T hear - The cave of bats that's busier than New York- You'll hardly BELIEVE your eyes!- Which live LONGEST?- Animals from dinosaur times- Why whales blow bubbles- How do prairie dogs say hello?- Why sloths turn green in the rain- What makes flamingos pink

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Lots of Things to Know About Your Body - Sarah Hull

You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all brought to life by Susanna Rumiz's warm, humorous illustrations. You'll be amazed by what's inside!Chapters in this book include:- Take a deep breath- Why do you have a belly button?- Babies are WEIRDER than you think... - You'll never guess how much you'll eat- Inside your tummy... - Which muscle is your strongest?- Excuse me!- How much time you'll spend on the toilet- All different shapes and sizes- One-of-a-kind prints- You're electric!- Your tongue only knows five tastes- Why Brussels sprouts are yucky- Your height changes even when you're fully grown- Space travel makes you taller- Why your blood is red- Ba-bump, ba-bump, ba-bump... - Every body needs help with something- Vital organs?- Ahh-choooooooo!- A LOT of snot- Drink up!- You couldn't live without... - Bodies worth MILLIONS!- You'll never guess who's hairier- Around and around the world... - Which is more tiring, standing or walking?- You're a lot like everyone else... - ...and you're quite ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lots of Things to Know About Seas and Oceans - Emily Bone

You'll never guess how many teeth a shark has, how surfers have their own language, when a blobfish isn't a blobfish, or just how noisy the ocean is. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about seas and oceans. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!Chapters in this book include:- You can't see most things that live in the ocean... - You'll never guess how many teeth a shark has- Happy birthday to corals!- Happy algae equals bright corals- The sea is full of light- Seaweed toothpaste, anyone?- When is a blobfish not a blobfish?- Monsters of the ancient seas- Crabs and more crabs!- Your shell is better than mine!- Women used to be banned from being sailors- Super seabirds- See incredible ocean sights- Iceberg for dinner!- A cafe for sharks... - ...and a city for octopuses- The Moon is covered in seas... - There are oceans on other moons, too- Pirates rule- A desert that used to be sea- A sea that used to be land- The biggest animals in the world... - Supermassive ships- WANTED! Masters of disguise- Limes were the key to healthy sailors- ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lots of Things to Know About Weather - Emily Bone

Ever wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts about the weather in this delightful information book. Chapters in this book include:- The sweet smell of rain- Why it's always windy at the seaside- The weather moves millions of animals- Wind is actually silent - Moonbows- Reading the clouds - Winters used to be much, much colder... - Bugs can tell you the temperature- The biggest storms have names- No rain, guaranteed! - Snow can make its own snowballs - Ice can grow hair- The fastest winds on Earth can be three times faster than a speeding car- Snowflakes can be plates... - One storm has been raging for over 300 years... - Interplanetary forecast

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Lots of Things to Know About Bugs - Sarah Hull

Celebrate the extraordinary world of bugs with this collection of amazing facts!You'll never guess where a katydid's ears are, why peacock spiders need to be good dancers or how water skaters walk on water, and did you know that bagworm moth caterpillars build log cabins? With warm, characterful illustrations, this fun and surprising information book will open your eyes to the remarkable bugs all around you.

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Lots of Things to Know About Space - Laura Cowan

You'll never guess how many stars there are in the universe, who the first astronauts were, or why sunsets are blue on Mars! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about what lies beyond Planet Earth, as you take this exciting journey into outer space. Chapters in this book include:- The Sun is a star- If aliens sent us a postcard... - Numbering the stars- How stars glow- Not all astronauts were human... - How rain falls on other planets- There's a snowman in space- Dirty snowballs with long tails- Snowball fireworks- A story of looking and learning- When is a planet not a planet?- Going up!- It's oh so quiet up here... - Everyday life in outer space- How to use a space toilet- From another star system far, far away... - Don't take a spaceship to Jupiter- The planets that are mushy on the inside- Baby stars make baby planets... - ...and baby stars eat baby planets- Who did it first?- What a mess!- Swerve!- How many people does it take to land on the Moon?- Keeping space germ-free- The universe awards- The Sun's light is a wavy rainbow- Sunsets on Mars- ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All You Need to Know about Our World by Age 7 - Alice James

Follow a cast of curious bugs as they travel the world, finding out what continents and oceans are, what makes a capital city, where people live, and what's happening in the natural world. With interactive questions and activities. Chapters in this book include:- Welcome to our world- Planet Earth- Land and sea- Continents- Oceans- Countries- People and places- The natural world- What's the weather like?- Volcanoes and earthquakes- Mapping the world- Finding your way- Where do you live?- Looking after our world- Everyone together- Countries of the world

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100 Things to Know About Money - Alice James, Lan Cook, Victoria Williams, Micaela Tapsell

Why does rain make chocolate more expensive? How does music make people spend more? Where does gold grow on trees? Who tried to sell the Eiffel tower? Find these answers to these questions and many more in this book full of money facts from around the world, from ancient coins to cryptocurrency. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

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Big Book of Things to Know - James Maclaine, Laura Cowan, Sarah Hull

You'll never guess how your body fights germs or how dinosaurs fought each other, what kind of animal is named after Sir David Attenborough and what sunsets look like on Mars. All is revealed in this delightful collection of four books. A brilliant addition to any family bookshop, the Big Book of Things to Know contains amazing facts from Lots of things to know about Your Body, Space, Animals and Dinosaurs in a single volume bursting with vibrant illustrations and packed with quirky and surprising things to know. Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and is perfect for fact-hungry children to share with family or impress their friends with. Chapters in this book include:Your Body- Take a deep breath- Why do you have a belly button?- Babies are WEIRDER than you think... - You'll never guess how much you'll eat- Inside your tummy... - Which muscle is your strongest?- Excuse me!- How much time you'll spend on the toilet- All different shapes and sizes- One-of-a-kind prints- You're electric!- Your tongue only knows five tastes- Why Brussels sprouts are yucky- Your height changes even when you're fully grown- Space travel makes you taller- Why your blood is red- Ba-bump, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Things My Son Needs to Know About The World - Fredrik Backman

Things My Son Needs To Know About The World is a tender and funny series of letters from a new father to his son about one of life''s most daunting experiences: parenthood From the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove________ ''You can be whatever you want to be, but that''s nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are'' In between the sleep-obsessed lows and oxytocin-fuelled highs, Backman takes a step back to share his own experience of fatherhood and how he navigates such unchartered territory. Part memoir, part manual, part love letter to his son, this book relays the big and the small lessons in life. As he watches his son take his first steps into the world, he teaches him how to navigate both love - and IKEA - and tries to explain why, sometimes, his dad might hold his hand just a little bit too tightly. This is an irresistible and insightful collection from one of the world''s most beautiful storytellers - the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown.________ Praise for Fredrick Backman: ''A mature, compassionate novel'' Sunday Times ''Will, funny, and almost unbearably ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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100 Things to Know About Space - Alex Frith, Alice James, Jerome Martin

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

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100 Things to Know About Art - Susie Hodgeová

How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art. Basically, everything you need to know in a nutshell. Along with some classic methods, such as painting and sketching, you'll also discover less predictable aspects of art that will give you a fresh perspective. Featuring materials, elements, methods, art movements, styles, and places this book covers a wide range of topics and themes, as well as some key artists of the past and present. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text. Other titles in the 100 Things to Know About series include: Ancient World, World Politics, Inventions.

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100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding - Minna Lacey, Alice James, Rose Hall, Eddie Reynolds

Did you know there’s a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

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100 Things to Know About Planet Earth - Alice James, Jerome Martin, Stobbart Darran, Tom Mumbray

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

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Lots of Things to Doodle - Simon Tudhope

Children will love doing all kinds of doodles and drawings to complete the lively scenes in this brilliant draw-in book. There are over 120 pages of doodling activities in four sections: Doodling Dinosaurs, Animals, People and Things That Go. Just add pens or pencils to keep children entertained for hours on holidays, journeys and rainy days.

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100 Things to Know About Food - Rachel Firth, Sam Baer, Alice James, Rose Hall, Jerome Martin

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

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100 Things to Know About the Human Body - Alex Frith, Minna Lacey, Jonathan Melmoth, Matthew Oldham

Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.

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100 Things to Know About the Unknown - Alex Frith, Alice James, Jerome Martin, Lan Cook, Tom Mumbray, Micaela Tapsell

What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered. With eleven books to explore in this best-selling and award-winning series, there are over 1,100 facts to discover. Packed with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text, the series is perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

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100 Things to Know About Science - Alex Frith, Minna Lacey, Jonathan Melmoth, Federico Mariani, Jerome Martin, Jorge Martin

Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

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100 Things to Know About Music - Alex Frith, Alice James, Jerome Martin, Lan Cook

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.

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100 Things to Know About the Oceans - Alex Frith, Minna Lacey, Alice James, Jerome Martin, Lan Cook

Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans.

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100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet - Alice James, Rose Hall, Jerome Martin, Lan Cook, Stobbart Darran, Eddie Reynolds, Tom Mumbray

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Find the answers to these questions and more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.

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100 Things to Know About Architecture - Louise O'Brien

Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers. From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history. From the familiar to the jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring look at some of architecture's greatest developments. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text. A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring architects or curious young minds!

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100 Things to Know About History - Alex Frith, Minna Lacey, Jerome Martin, Laura Cowan

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

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Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government - Michael Burgan

This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts!Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss!In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government—how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are.After reading this book, kids will walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about our government, including the roles of each branch and how things get done. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and everything in between, readers will learn if a vote in Washington, D.C., really “counts,” how the two-party system got started, how many representatives each state has and why, and more. They’ll also be wowed by a ton of weird but true information, like funny laws in some states—in one, it’s illegal to kill Bigfoot!—how members of Congress ride their own mini-subways under the Capitol, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Very Important World - DK

A charming children''s encyclopedia bursting with fun facts for little learners who want to know about the world!Our world is an amazing place. It''s full of rivers, mountains, animals, and too many other amazing places to count. But that''s not all. There''s also families, friends, music, technology, language, games, and all other things that make life wonderful. This exciting children''s book is a celebration of our world and what it''s like to live in it. My Very Important World is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child''s perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Unlike an atlas, this encyclopedia of discovery will entertain, educate, and inspire readers to wonder about the world around them. On one page they''ll read about their body and brain, on another they''ll learn about languages, food, culture, the environment, and on others, they can marvel at wonders of the Earth such as fiery volcanoes, sprawling cities, or a place called "The Rainbow Mountains".My Very Important World allows readers to delight in discovering where the coldest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Look Inside Things That Go - Rob Lloyd Jones

Lift the many flaps in this sturdy, interactive thin board book to discover what happens inside boats, bikes, planes, cars, buses and more. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in the amusing and detailed illustrations by Stefano Tognetti. With over 75 flaps to lift.

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Beyonce: Running the World - Anna Pointer

''Everything you ever wanted to know about the world''s biggest singing star.'' 5* - BestBeyoncé: Running The World is the full story of Houston born-and-bred Beyoncé''s extraordinary life, which saw her join her first pop group at the age of nine before fronting the girl band Destiny''s Child - the biggest-selling female group of all time. After embarking on a solo career in 2003, Beyoncé''s status as a superstar was sealed and to date she has won more than 220 awards internationally and the hearts of millions of fans the world over. The most definitive and up-to-date telling of Beyoncé''s story ever written, this book provides an intimate close-up on both her professional and personal life, with the inside story on how she and rapper husband Jay-Z became the biggest power couple on earth. With reports that their marriage was crumbling before the world''s eyes on their 2014 joint tour, On The Run, it pieces together the split rumours that plagued them at every turn and documents exactly how they coped with such intense public scrutiny.The book also analyses Beyoncé''s role as a mother to young daughter Blue Ivy and explores the hidden heartbreaks of her past, including a tragic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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World Atlas Sticker Book

"This is a very hands-on, interactive book so it would be great for children that learn in this manner" - Youth Services Book Review Guide children on a fact-packed journey around the world, teaching them about each region’s people, plants, animals and landmarks -- through stickers! With 450+ resuable stickers, this interactive companion to Barefoot Books World Atlas includes 32 pages of maps and information about our world. Further learnign with the Barefoot Books World Atlas app and Barefoot Books World Atlas Includes a map poster The perfect gift for young globetrotters!

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What's the Weirdest Thing About Animals? - Edward Brooke-Hitching

Think you know everything there is to know about our world’s weird and wonderful animals?Well think again. Set off with Edward Brooke-Hitching on a fact-finding safari to discover all the strange, silly, wild and wacky things there is to know about Earth’s awesome animals.

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The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis - Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris

THE PERFECT GIFT for people who ride their Harleys to work while wearing guyliner and winklepickers, even in freezing temperatures.__________________________________Jason''s mid-life crisis started one Sunday morning in B&Q when he spotted a tub of boat varnish.''I will never own a boat,'' he thought to himself.Jason has never wanted to own a boat. But now, not owning one is all he can think about.''__________________________________''Sally has tried lots of things to make herself feel younger: running, glamping, Pilates, adult colouring books, a ''mummy make-over,'' Bikram planking, Platonic irrigation and having an inappropriate relationship with a rangy twenty-something intern called Zeb, who has three beards and a Lego earring.Sally has given up and is now thinking of joining the National Trust.''__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' Stylist Other new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Crazy About Cats - Owen Davey

Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or the desert!This captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about our feline friends.

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My Book of Dogs and Puppies - DK

Learn about the delightful wagging-tail world in this exciting guide to dogs and puppies.Every young dog and puppy fan will be drooling over the pages of this wonderful dog treasury for hours of delight! Learn everything there is to know about our furry friends in this adorable book of dogs for children, including their body language, what they are dreaming about, and what they are trying to say to you.Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of over 50 different dog breeds, including well-loved favourites, such as the Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Great Dane, and more! This book for canine lovers is arranged into the different dog groups based on the jobs that they do, and is filled with colourful photos, fur-tastic facts, and bite-sized information. This adorable dog book for children includes:- Fact files on over 50 breeds and features many more throughout the book, revealing their individual characteristics.- A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about dogs.- Fact files for each featured breed providing key information, such as origin, size, character, and colour.- A fantastic first introduction to the lives of these increasingly popular pets, as well as pet care, such as how often dogs ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Book of Cats and Kittens - DK

Find out about the lives of our adorable furry friends in this exciting guide to cats and kittens.Learn everything there is to know about our furry feline friends in this adorable book of cats for children. Discover fascinating information about cats and kittens - from their hair type, fur pattern, colours, and distinct personalities, to the differences and similarities that celebrate the unique identity of every feline!Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of 45 different cat breeds, such as the British Shorthair, Bombay, Siamese, Munchkin, Snowshoe, and more. Young cat lovers will enjoy finding out how cats evolved from wild animals to become pets, and get an insight into their eating habits and preferences as well as how to care for them.This adorable cat book for children includes:- Fact files on over 50 breeds and features many more throughout the book, revealing their individual characteristics.- A science-focused and fact-packed route into learning about cats.- Fact files for each featured breed providing key information, such as origin, size, character, and colour.- A fantastic first introduction to the lives of these increasingly popular pets, as well as pet care, such as how often kittens eat and how to help them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Football Trivia - Dan Bridges

Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious anecdotes and jaw-dropping moments from football''s rich history, this compact compendium is for die-hard supporters and newcomers to the sport alikeDive into the ultimate collection of football knowledge with The Little Book of Football Trivia! From the origins of the game to its notorious controversies, this little book contains everything you need to know about the world''s most popular sport. Discover key moments from iconic matches, learn about the legends who have shaped the game and enjoy behind-the-scenes stories that offer a glimpse into the world beyond the pitch. Whether you''re curious about how the yellow card came into existence or you want insight into some of football''s wildest moments, this book has it all. Uncover surprising facts about the game''s greatest players, memorable rivalries, unbelievable stats and unexpected twists in football history. Challenge your fellow soccer lovers or put your own knowledge to the test with tricky trivia questions to boost your knowledge of the beautiful game!

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A Book of Dogs (and other canines) - Viggers Katie

Do you know the difference between a sight and a smell hound? Can you tell your pug from your poodle? From faithful family pet to wild pack animal, discover all there is to know about our canine friends (and their wild relatives) in this charming compendium of dogs from author/illustrator Katie Viggers. With quirky illustrations and fascinating facts, A Book of Dogs is the perfect introduction for children to this much-loved animal.

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Big Book of English Words - Mairi Mackinnon, Wood Hannah

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley.

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The Complete Book of Pasta

All you need to know about the world's best-loved ingredient with every kind of recipe.

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To the Lighthouse - Virginia Woolfová

To the Lighthouse, considered by many to be Virginia Woolf''s finest novel, is a remarkably original work, showing the thoughts and actions of the members of a family and their guests on two separate occasions, ten years apart. The setting is Mr and Mrs Ramsay''s house on a Scottish island, where they traditionally take their summer holidays, overlooking a bay with a lighthouse. An experimental work that pushes the limits of what we know about the world and ourselves, Virginia Woolf''s To the Lighthouse is one of the most beautifully crafted of all novels written in the English language.This Macmillan Collector’s Library edition features an afterword by Sam Gilpin.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure.

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Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot - Johannes Fiebig, Evelin Burger

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the world's most popular tarot deck. The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot details the ten most important symbols on each and every card in the deck complete with hundreds of illustrations for easy use. In addition to an explanation of the symbols, each card is given a brief interpretation by topic: Primary meaningPrognosis or tendencySpiritual meaningLove and relationship meaningDaily meaningSuccess and happiness meaning Writing in a convenient format designed for quick reference, European tarot authorities Johannes Fiebig and Evelin Bürger also provide tips, hints, facts, and lore to improve your reading right away. Within these pages, you will find the top ten most important: Ways of using a single cardTips and rules for interpretationFacts about the tarotInterpretations for each suitSpread layout techniques

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Farewell to the Horse - Ulrich Raulff

THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR''A beautiful and thoughtful exploration of the role of the horse in creating our world'' James Rebanks''Scintillating, exhilarating ... you have never read a book like it ... a new way of considering history'' ObserverThe relationship between horses and humans is an ancient, profound and complex one. For millennia horses provided the strength and speed that humans lacked. How we travelled, farmed and fought was dictated by the needs of this extraordinary animal. And then, suddenly, in the 20th century the links were broken and the millions of horses that shared our existence almost vanished, eking out a marginal existence on race-tracks and pony clubs.Farewell to the Horse is an engaging, brilliantly written and moving discussion of what horses once meant to us. Cities, farmland, entire industries were once shaped as much by the needs of horses as humans. The intervention of horses was fundamental in countless historical events. They were sculpted, painted, cherished, admired; they were thrashed, abused and exposed to terrible danger. From the Roman Empire to the Napoleonic Empire every world-conqueror needed to be shown on a horse. Tolstoy once reckoned that he had cumulatively spent some nine years of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Unofficial Fan Guide to Sabrina Carpenter - Hannah Cather

Inside this brand-new book about Sabrina Carpenter, you''ll find everything you could ever want to know about the world''s hottest new stars. Find out about how Sabrina grew up, her early days of stardom with Disney, all about every one of her pop albums, and her amazing success with Espresso, Please Please Please and the Short ''n'' Sweet Tour. Find out where her biggest hits came from, read her quotes, and see how you can get her look. You''ll also find out about her collabs, her partners, and her super-cute dog Goodwin. You can even discover what might lie in Sabrina''s future as she takes over the world of pop. If you''re a Sabrina superfan, this book is for you!

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117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World - Paul Parsons, IFL Science

Did you know your irises are lying to you and all human eyes are actually brown?Want to know the absolute worst way to die, according to science? Did you know that a smoking psychedelic toad milk could alleviate depression for up to four weeks?117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World tells you the answers to these questions and many more weird and wonderful facts about the universe. Split into the site''s different subject areas of environment, technology, space, health and medicine, plants and animals, physics and chemistry, this is the ultimate science book. With 25 million social media followers, I F*#king Love Science is the world''s favourite source of science on the web. From missing nuclear weapons and Facebook secret files to the world''s smallest computer and why you should wrap your car keys in tinfoil, this is the book that only the world''s leading source of crazy-but-true stories could produce.

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50 Things You Need to Know About Periods - Claire Baker

Everything you need to know to live in sync with your menstrual cycle.We''re taught not to discuss periods in public. Society doesn’t celebrate the menstrual cycle. Instead we say it''s ''that time of the month'' when ''Aunt Flo is visiting'' and we''ve ''got the painters in''. But the truth is that it can be bloody hard living in a body that bleeds once a month. Have you ever stuffed a tampon up your sleeve on your way to the office bathroom? Avoided eye contact with the cashier as you paid for your sanitary pads? Felt overwhelmed, exhausted and annoyed by your hormones? Well, you are not alone. It''s time we started speaking up about our menstrual cycles, and now everyone''s friendly neighbourhood period coach, Claire Baker, is here to start the conversation!Taking you through her 50 best pieces of advice, Claire explains the ‘four seasons’ of our menstrual cycle and how they vary hormonally to affect everything from mood, motivation and memory, to energy levels, confidence, focus and stress. You’ll learn how to chart your cycle to identify your unique superpowers in each hormonal phase, the tools you need to work with your body rather than pushing against it, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People - Susan Weinschenk

Apply psychology and behavioral science to web, UX, and graphic design Behavioral science leader and CEO at The Team W, Inc., Susan M. Weinschenk, provides a guide that every designer needs, combining real science and research with practical examples on everything from font size to online interactions. With this book you''ll design more intuitive and engaging apps, software, websites and products that match the way people think, decide and behave. Here are some of the questions this book will answer: What grabs and holds attention? What makes memories stick? What motivates people? How does listening to music make people feel? How do you engineer a decision? What line length for text is best? Are some fonts better than others? We design to elicit responses from people. We want them to buy something, read more, or take action of some kind. Designing without understanding what makes people act the way they do is like exploring a new city without a map: results will be haphazard, confusing, and inefficient. Increase the effectiveness of your designs by using science-backed examples on human behavior. "Every once in a while, a book comes along that is so well-written, researched, and designed that I just can''t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fifty Things You Need To Know About British History - Williams Hugh

What are the 50 key events you need to understand to grasp British history?If you could choose the 50 things that define British history, events of significance not only in themselves, but in their importance to wider themes running through our past, what would they be? Hugh Williams has made that selection, and the result is a fascinating overview of Britain’s past.He refines British history into a series of key themes that represent a crucial strand in our history, and pinpoints the seminal events within those strands – Roots, from the Roman invasion to Britain’s entry into the Common Market; Fight, Fight and Fight Again, from the Battle of Agincourt to the Falklands War; The Pursuit of Liberty, from the Magna Carta through the Glorious Revolution to the foundation of the NHS; Home and Abroad, from Sir Francis Drake and Clive of India to the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush; and All Change, from Chaucer and the English language to the invention of the jet engine.With great clarity, simplicity and a zest for the marvellous stories that underpin many of these events, Hugh Williams explains the linkage between each one and its importance in the progress of British history ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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