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The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works? • What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you! • Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you're seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before

Bring the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format with this exhilarating history encyclopedia for children • Where did the first humans come from? How many pandemics have there been? What is the world's oldest religion? This history book for children aged 7-9 helps inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about the past, and some they hadn't thought of! • From the Stone Age and classical civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, through the magnificent medieval kingdoms of Africa and Asia, to the conflicts and communication of the modern age, What do we know about History takes children on a journey through the past to discover the stories of the people who came before us

Unlock the secret code of cats for a deeper connection with the feline in your life • Have you ever wondered why your cats behave the way they do? This authoritative guide has all the answers! • Cats can be quite sensitive to their surroundings, and sometimes their behaviour can leave you scratching your head. Discover what's really behind those things cats do - whether they're amusing, irritating, or just downright bizarre • Have you ever wondered why your cat sleeps on your keyboard, why they bully the dog, or why they insist on drinking from the bathroom tap or if they even like you? Cats (unlike the dogs they look down on!) are not always easy to understand. This cat psychology book will show you that they do show their feelings, albeit subtly, in the way they relate to you, other animals, and their home environment

Discover the true meaning of dog behaviour to form the deepest bond with your canine companion • What does it really mean when a dog rolls over and shows their tummy? They're not always looking for a belly rub • Drawing on the latest research in dog psychology, this book reveals the secret meanings behind more than 80 canine behaviours, including the seven types of dog greeting and why some dogs eat your underwear! • Packed with dogwatching tips and positive reinforcement training advice, this book will help you keep your dog happy, stimulated - and adorable!

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children aged 5-7 years • Jamie is a member of The Dinosaur Club: A network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge! Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famed for its fossils. The Dinosaur Club help each other identify fossils, post new dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. In this story, Jamie and her friend Tess from the Dinosaur Club are exploring Ammonite Bay and stumble upon a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. But what's that strange tunnel at the back? • Together they go through the tunnel and they discover some dinosaur footprints. Jamie and Tess walk along them...and the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous too - and they'll definitely need help from the Dinosaur Club

Let your little learner go on a fun-filled farm adventure with an adorable ladybird! • Along the way, your baby will meet cute farm animals, learn first words and discover cutaway finger trails to follow on every page. Let the exploring begin! • This baby board book makes early learning fun! It's packed with educational activities and features such as • - Naming the things on the farm builds vocabulary and promotes reading readiness • - Exploring the cut-out trials develops observations and fine motor skills • - Joining in with the rhymes and farm animal sounds encourage language development • Babies and toddlers will love learning all about farm life through delightful photos, charming, read-aloud rhymes and fun animal sounds. What's that loud cock-a-doodle-doo? It's the cockerel's noisy song! Oink, oink, oink, that must be the piggies in the muck! • From geese by the pond and sheep on the hills to cows in the barn and rabbits in the field, can you help Ladybird name her favourite animals? This baby first words book includes 40 farm words to help develop language skills

Отправляйтесь в увлекательный первоклассный тур и исследуйте жилища самых впечатляющих животных Земли! • Иллюстрированный детский "Атлас животных" Дерека Харви представляет животный мир, как никогда раньше, благодаря впечатляющим, специально разработанным 3D-картам и произведениям искусства. Вас ждет насыщенное фактами увлекательное приключение • Книга на английском языке • Embark on an action-packed, first-class tour and explore the homes of Earth's most awe-inspiring animals! • This illustrated children's atlas brings the animal kingdom to life like never before through spectacular, specially commissioned 3D maps and artworks. A fact-filled adventure of a lifetime awaits, are you ready? • Inside the pages of this visually stunning animal encyclopedia, you'll discover • - 3D maps show the habitats and geographic location of more than 100 incredible animals • - Text on each spread providing relevant background information about each animal • - Maps revealing the shrinking territories of some species to inform kids about endangered animals and how to protect them • From African savanna elephants and Arctic wolves to giant pandas and polar bears, this educational book for kids shows you exactly where and how over 100 extraordinary animal species live

Кто готов к кругосветному путешествию во времена динозавров? Собирайте чемоданы и поехали! • В этом приключении вы отправитесь в прошлое и увидите, как оживают более 40 динозавров! • "Что находится на Земле? Атлас динозавров" - это уникальная детская энциклопедия, которая перенесет множество интересных доисторических животных в вашу гостиную! • Эта книга идеально подходит для детей в возрасте от 9 лет и старше, которые хотят узнать больше о динозаврах, животных ледникового периода и других доисторических существах • Книга на английском языке • Who's ready for a round-the-world trip of epic dinosaur proportions? Pack your bags and let's go! • On this adventure, you'll travel back in time to see more than 40 dinosaurs come to life! The geography book for kids explores each continent, revealing fossil sites and stories on every map

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

This is your all-access private pass into the wild and wonderful world of zoos! • We're opening the gates, just for you! Join us on an epic behind-the-scenes adventure of zoos and aquariums. From tigers and tortoises to giraffes and jellyfish, you'll learn about hundreds of different animals and how they are looked after by their keepers • Inside the pages of this children's animal book, you'll discover the secret delights of the world's most interesting zoos and more! It includes • - Showcases the best ethical treatment and conservation of animals and the vital research done by zoos • - Filled with beautiful photos of animals and their innovative habitats in zoos around the world • - Profiles the tasks of zoo staff using language that is fun and accessible • Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this conservation-themed children's book takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life

A comprehensive and accessible visual history of music - from prehistory to the present day • Why did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out how music has shaped the world from prehistory to the present day • Classical or rock, everyone has their favourite music style, but how did your top choice come about? Music is a compelling and richly illustrated history of the most unifying art form in the world. Explore the roots of all genres from chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythm of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Music includes illustrated histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the guitar, and profile iconic innovators such as Mozart, Billie Holiday, and David Bowie

A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy! Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book. Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the World in 80 Ways!