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From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities • A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past • With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us!

Packed with more than 1,200 incredible images you can discover the world's most precious and fascinating objects, from rocks and gems to fossils and shells • Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. The Rock and Gem Book is an indispensable guide to the natural world's most remarkable treasures the book shows each rock, mineral, fossil, and shell in its natural form, as well as a wide range of everyday and unexpected objects in which they can be found Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy! • This genius geology book for kids has over 1200 stunning photographs that showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl

Discover why teamwork is so important for different groups of animals in the wild • Have you ever asked why birds swoop and soar in a flock? Or wondered where • an army of ants is marching? This non-fiction book explains how animals work together to survive and thrive in the wild, and teaches children how important teamwork is, no matter how big or small a creature you are • Animal Teams takes young readers through a range of habitats, from snowy mountains to colourful coral reefs, to discover different groups of animals and how they work together to survive in their environments. Children will learn fascinating • facts along the way. For example, did you know that flying in flocks means birds can sleep as they fly? Charlotte Milner's stunning illustrations blend with photographs to create engaging animal scenes that children will love to pore over again and again, spotting something new every time

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's encyclopedia will bring young readers face to face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist! • Did you know that archeologists recently discovered the fossils of a 110 million-year-old dinosaur named Nodosaur, as well as some remarkable feathered dinosaurs that were recently unearthed in China? Well, now you do! Explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals in this stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 • Featuring fossil fragments, full skeletons, and CGI renderings of dinosaurs - from the deadly Tyrannosaurus to the plant-eating Diplodocus, armoured fish to giant millipedes and terrifying sharks and so much more, this dazzling dinosaur book is a must-have volume for young dinosaur enthusiasts

Come join a hide-and-seek adventure in the rainforest! Look amongst the branches and leaves to find where all the baby animals are hiding • There's a little elephant splashing in the lake and a sleepy sloth in the vines, just lift the flaps for a pop-up surprise! Read the lively rhymes and make story time fun! • Follow the beautifully illustrated animal escapades through the rainforest with parents and their babies. This lift-the-flap board book is packed with adorable photos of stuffed toys that you'll just want to cuddle. Find the cheeky monkey and the lively tree frog • Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive book helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development

With 5 fun surprises, your baby will love the bright photographs and pop-out characters, perfect for reading aloud, learning first numbers, and encouraging early word recognition. Ideal for preschool play, Pop Up Peekaboo! Numbers is full of bright pictures and rhyming words teaching little ones first numbers. See baby bee finding 2 wiggly worms, 3 flowers, and 4 baby birds. Read the simple rhyming text and lift the flaps to discover what - and who - is hiding underneath. This delightful early-learning book is perfect to read together and the surprise pop ups will keep your little one entertained

Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 7-9 • The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it's where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions • This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way

Погрузитесь в глубины и откройте для себя тайны водного мира в прекрасной книге "Подводный мир" от Тамары Макфарлейн • От мифов и легенд, фольклора и басен до удивительных открытий и неизведанных глубин - детям понравится исследовать удивительный мир воды в этой прекрасно иллюстрированной книге для юных читателей • Погрузитесь между страницами "Подводного мира" в океанские глубины, чтобы открыть затонувшие земли, и отправляйтесь в плавание по легендам, наполненным странными и чудесными монстрами. Эта развивающая книга для детей 7-9 лет расскажет любознательным детям все об океане, волшебных существах и мифологии, тайнах и необъяснимом • Книга на английском языке • Dive into the depths and discover the mysteries of the world of water in this beautiful book for young readers

The World War II Book является частью серии Big Ideas и объясняет сложную и обширную тему простыми словами. Это всеобъемлющее руководство рассчитано как на новичков, стремящихся узнать что-то новое, так и на экспертов, желающих освежить свои знания! The World War II Book предлагает читателям свежий и яркий взгляд на историю благодаря превосходным иллюстрациям и понятным схемам • В книге вы найдете • – Более 100 невероятных идей о Второй мировой • – Факты, схемы, хронологии и графики, позволяющие объяснить ключевые концепции • – Иллюстрации и графики, облегчающие понимание темы • – Простой текст, который будет понятен людям с любым уровнем подготовки • The World War II Book станет идеальным введением в историю самого крупного вооруженного конфликта

Представляем "Книгу о животных на ночь", обязательный справочник по животным для всех начинающих читателей, которые хотят познакомиться с животными со всего земного шара. Переверните каждую страницу, чтобы узнать больше о самых разнообразных животных, от крошечных насекомых до гигантских слонов и китов. В "Книге животных на ночь" представлены существа из каждой из основных групп животных (млекопитающие, птицы, рептилии, амфибии, рыбы и беспозвоночные) в шести специальных главах. Многие страницы посвящены разным существам, на других представлена коллекция животных из одного семейства, а некоторые исследуют более одного вида животных, предоставляя доступную информацию размером с кусочек, чтобы помочь начинающим ученикам познакомиться с новыми видами

A powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages • We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet. We are not alone in the countryside. We are not alone in cities. We are not alone in our homes. We are humans and we love the idea of our uniqueness. But the fact is that we humans are as much members of the animal kingdom as the cats and dogs we surround ourselves with, the cows and the fish we eat, and the bees who pollinate so many of our food-plants • In The History of the World in 100 Animals, award-winning author Simon Barnes selects the 100 animals who have had the greatest impact on humanity and on whom humanity has had the greatest effect