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The story of Jessie's Milkies  by Emma Pickett

The story of Jessie's Milkies

Emma Pickett

"Breastfeeding ends differently for every family. In Jessie's story, we explore three weaning journeys: parent-led weaning, self-weaning and a tandem feeding story. This book is a support for mothers and parents who are looking to stop breastfeeding or put in...

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The book of whys  by Gianni Rodari

The book of whys

Gianni Rodari

"Factual as well as whimsical, and humorously illustrated, this is the first English-language publication of answers--featuring facts, rhymes, and little stories and poems--given by one of Italy's most beloved children's authors to 80 children's questions...

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My busy brain  by Pat Thomas

My busy brain

Pat Thomas

"This picture book explains what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is in simple terms. Its aim is to promote understanding and ongoing discussion with children who have ADHD or those who have siblings or classmates with it."--Provided by...

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Warning!

Warning!

"These jokes will annoy every dad! Mirror, mirror on the wall, who tells the worst jokes of all? Dads, that's who!"--Publisher.

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Soccer stars  by Travis DiLeo

Soccer stars

Travis DiLeo

"Are you eager to learn more about your favorite players and the inspiring journeys that let them to greatness?"--Provided by publisher.

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Legendary heroes

Legendary heroes

"Legends from every corner of the globe are full of heroes. The book celebrates their timeless heroism, incredible bravery, supreme strength, keen intelligence, and exceptional self-sacrifice. Join Beowulf as he comes face-to face with a fire-breathing dragon,...

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Football skills  by Katie Daynes

Football skills

Katie Daynes

"From ball control, passing and shooting to defending, goalkeeping and teamwork, this book is packed with skills, drills and professional tips to improve your football"--Provided by publisher.

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How to talk to your pet  by James (Veterinarian) Greenwood

How to talk to your pet

James (Veterinarian) Greenwood

"From cats and dogs to horses, hamsters, rabbits and more, animals all have something to say. Learn how to read the clues your pet is trying to give you, find out what they need, and discover how to communicate with them, too!"--Provided by publisher.

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Bob Marley  by Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Vegara

Bob Marley

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

"Little Bob grew up in Jamaica, surrounded by music. As a teenager, he was inspired by the sounds and stories of his neighborhood and began writing songs. With a message of peace, love, and social justice, Bob soon gained a following. Before long, listeners...

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World of mushrooms  by Pauline Payen

World of mushrooms

Pauline Payen

"Explore different mushroom habitats and discover how mushrooms communicate with other organisms in this charmingly illustrated guide. Featuring twenty profiles of common mushrooms - from chanterelles and oyster mushrooms to stinkhorns, penny buns, amanitas,...

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Pokémon evolutions guide

Pokémon evolutions guide

"Pokemon don't always stay the same forever. For some, there is an exciting journey of change ahead!What is a Pokemon Evolution? Why do some Pokemon evolve and some don't? Which Pokemon has the most amount of Evolutions? This handy guide to Pokemon and their...

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Elements of the day  by Samantha Lewis

Elements of the day

Samantha Lewis

"Elements are the building blocks that make up everything we see, touch and taste. You'll be amazed at how many there are to explore from the moment you wake up to the second you drift off to sleep (no matter how long past your bedtime it is!). Inside...

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Biology for beginners  by Lizzie Cope

Biology for beginners

Lizzie Cope

"Biology is about life - how it begins, how it ends and everything in between. This book will show you amazing things about plants, animals and other living things, from the cells that make to the tricks they use to survive"--Provided by publisher.

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How to be a color wizard  by Jason Logan

How to be a color wizard

Jason Logan

A guide for children to making colorful dyes with natural materials which includes project ideas.

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Little kids first big book of African animals  by Catherine D. Hughes

Little kids first big book of African animals

Catherine D. Hughes

"This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a wide variety of African animals, including elephants, giraffes, gorillas, zebras, hippos, rhinos, lions, snakes, wildebeests, crocodiles, birds, insects and more"--

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Light  by Mary Auld

Light

Mary Auld

"The Science Club start investigating their latest topic - light - what it is, where it comes from and how we use it to see. They also discover what reflections are, how shadows are made and why rainbows form in the sky. They round off their project by making...

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AI and robots  by Minerva Black

AI and robots

Minerva Black

"A new student has joined the class, and it's distinctly robotic! What is it doing there? Professor Hoot decides to find out more about robots and AI... Discover robots that can tell how you feel, cars that drive themselves, and even robot explorers gathering...

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The garden force attack by Paul Mason

The garden force attack

Paul Mason

"A science comic-book story that explains key concepts about forces. Evil Beetle has lots of schemes that she thinks will get rid of the annoying gardener for good. But, Evil Beetle doesn't know enough about science to make the plans work!"--Publisher.

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Electricity  by Mary Auld

Electricity

Mary Auld

"The children of the Science Club are happily working when a flash of lightning and a rumble of thunder outside make them jump! Their teacher, Mrs Khan, explains that lightning is a form of electricity and encourages the children to think of other types of...

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Big machines  by Greta Birch

Big machines

Greta Birch

"Every day brings a new adventure for Professor Hoot - and a new learning experience. Today Professor Hoot is investigating what big machines are used for and how they can make our lives easier, from powerful bulldozers and towering cranes to the trains and...

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Ariana Grande  by Liz Gogerly

Ariana Grande

Liz Gogerly

"This is the story of Ariana Grande's incredible journey to superstardom. Discover how a young girl from Florida began her career in musical theatre, before a big break on television propelled her to international stardom, becoming very, very Popular, indeed....

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The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm  by Jacob Grimm

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm

Jacob Grimm

"From Snow White to Cinderella, Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin, the Brothers Grimm bequeathed a canon of stories which have become literary and childhood classics. The most widely read story collection after the Bible, their magical tales are stalwarts of early...

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The golden dragon  by Russell Punter

The golden dragon

Russell Punter

"Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon. Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Lots of brain-teasing puzzles stand between them and their goal, as do a couple...

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How to draw favourite characters

How to draw favourite characters

"Young artists will embark on an exciting artistic journey full of friends, incredible superheroes, fast race cars, brave explorers, and much more! This 144-page how to draw book includes favorite characters from Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The...

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Taniwha and Taonga  by Mike Howell

Taniwha and Taonga

Mike Howell

"A sequel to Fur to Feathers. A long time ago when the Earth was green, there were more types of songbirds than you've ever seen. There were huia and tui, and the korimako and the loveliest of all was the kokako. There were pelicans, wrybills and adzebills...

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Blue metal  by Joan Joass

Blue metal

Joan Joass

"Back in 2005 some volunteers began a trial to bring back the North Island robin to the Waitakere Ranges on Auckland city's west border. Here is their story of Blue Metal ..." -- Back cover.

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Guardians of the forest  by Hamish Johnston

Guardians of the forest

Hamish Johnston

"Now, what would a ruru, a weka and a tui have to discuss if they were ever together?"--Back cover.

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Ups and downs  by Karen (Psychologist) Young

Ups and downs

Karen (Psychologist) Young

All feelings are important - the magical, the messy, and the in-between. Sometimes though, big feelings can have us behaving in ways that aren't so, let's say... shiny. This happens to all of us. The more young people understand how and why, the more they can...

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110% Gaming presents 110% football.

110% Gaming presents 110% football.

"From beginners to ballers, we've got you covered with the complete guide to EA Sports FC 25, from wonderkids and Rush Mode to tactics and tekkers! Discover profiles on the hottest players, like Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi, check out the top ten Champions...

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110% gaming presents 100 things to do in Minecraft.

110% gaming presents 100 things to do in Minecraft.

"Get ready to become a Minecraft master with this 100% unofficial guide to everything bloxy! We've packed this book with pro tips, fun guides and over 100 fun things to do in Minecraft - you'll never be bored again, whether you're a Minecraft master or just...

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110% Gaming presents the big book of Sonic.

110% Gaming presents the big book of Sonic.

"Join Sonic, Tails and all your other favourite characters in this 110% unofficial guide to becoming the ultimate Sonic master! This book is packed with pro tips, gamer guides, puzzles to solve, fun quizzes, power profiles and loads more! Join us as we explore...

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110% Gaming presents ultimate Pokémon generations.

110% Gaming presents ultimate Pokémon generations.

"This book is packed with everything you need to know to be a Pokemon pro!? Join us on an epic adventure as we journey from Kanto to Paldea and all the other regions in the Pokemon universe! We're checking out each epic game, every super starter, iconic item...

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110% Gaming presents Minecraft explorer's guide.

110% Gaming presents Minecraft explorer's guide.

"Join Steve, Alex and all your blocky faves in this 110% unofficial guide to becoming an Overworld Adventurer! This book is packed full of pro tips, gamer guides, puzzles, quizzes and more!?? Are you ready to explore Minecraft and become the ultimate...

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110% gaming presents Roblox

110% gaming presents Roblox

"Deep dive into this epic platform and learn how to boss the Blox with pro tips, game guides and loads more! Meet Roblox's YouTube heroes, create your own amazing game and check out the coolest games to play right now! From tricky tycoons to awesome obbies,...

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So, you want to work with animals?  by Jamie (Children's author) Collins

So, you want to work with animals?

Jamie (Children's author) Collins

"Discover 50 amazing careers working with animals, from being a vet or a marine biologist, to dog-walking and wildlife photography"--Back cover.

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Write your own haiku for kids  by Patricia Donegan

Write your own haiku for kids

Patricia Donegan

"Haiku is a uniquely Japanese form of poetry that uses vivid words and imagery to capture a feeling or a moment in just three lines. Short but powerful, haiku poems are easy and fun to write and share with your friends. Haiku has become increasingly popular in...

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The ultimate unofficial encyclopedia for Minecrafters  by Megan Miller

The ultimate unofficial encyclopedia for Minecrafters

Megan Miller

"Want to know where you'll find the most diamonds or how to protect your villagers at night? In an easy-to-reference A-Z encyclopedia format, this book covers all the best hacks for mining, farming, building, villagers, the Nether, and more! Learn all about...

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A kids book about joy  by Shivantika Jain Kothari

A kids book about joy

Shivantika Jain Kothari

"An informative and engaging introduction to joy - how to find it, hold onto it, and never let it go. Joy is a funny emotion. Sometimes we think it's silly, or that it isn't important enough for big kids or grownups. But, guess what? Joy is a deeply meaningful...

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Pekapeka  by Katie Furze

Pekapeka

Katie Furze

"'When velvety dark descends, the whole colony wakes and the hollow comes alive with twitching and chittering.' Bats are Aotearoa New Zealand's only native land mammals. This book is set in an ancient forest, and follows Pekapeka, a short-tailed bat, on her...

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What if... you didn't make snot?  by E. (Emma) Young

What if... you didn't make snot?

E. (Emma) Young

"What would happen if you never slept? Or if your blood turned blue? Or your bones turned to jelly? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young!"--Publisher.

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Yves Saint Laurent  by Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Vegara

Yves Saint Laurent

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

"Little Yves loved clothes. He spent hours making outfits for paper dolls and staging theatrical shows for his sisters. As a teenager, he won a dream competition and moved to Paris to study fashion. He began his career at Dior before setting up his own...

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Ancient Greek gods and goddesses  by Goldie Hawk

Ancient Greek gods and goddesses

Goldie Hawk

"Which goddess drew the Moon across the sky each night? Who had the strength to start earthquakes and whirlpools? And was there really a god of parties and theatre? Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, in this brilliant guide to the gods and...

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An ocean full of stories  by Angela McAllister

An ocean full of stories

Angela McAllister

"From the bubbling source of a river and the gentle pitter patter of rain to the powerful crashing waves of a storm and the murky depths of the oceans, this is a rich resource of folk tales old and new. Featuring stories of mermaids; ocean gods; magical fish...

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One world many animals  by Ben Lerwill

One world many animals

Ben Lerwill

"A celebration of the many wonderful animals from around the whole world! From rainforests to rockpools, woodlands to cities, One World, Many Animals introduces children to the amazing animals in different types of habitats. We share the world with millions of...

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Secret stories of lost beasts  by Saskia Gwinn

Secret stories of lost beasts

Saskia Gwinn

"Buried far beneath the ground are secret stories of ancient lands. Stories from a time when dinosaurs with tails as big as whales towered over trees, birds had teeth, and super-fast sharks with saws for jaws swam through oceans and seas. Earth's amazing...

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Be thankful for plants  by Harriet Ziefert

Be thankful for plants

Harriet Ziefert

"Plants uses lilting, rhyming couplets to explore the many ways that plants are essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of plants--and the environmental danger to plants...

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Astrophysics for supervillains  by Matthew Bothwell

Astrophysics for supervillains

Matthew Bothwell

"Learn all about space travel, alien planets and life beyond Earth in this fun and factual space book for kids"--Amazon.

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Delish  by Joanna Saltz

Delish

Joanna Saltz

"Organized from simple techniques to more complex ones, kids will amp up their cooking skills as they progress through the book and put their new skills to practice with amazing and inventive recipes such as Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites and Sugar Cookie...

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Frog  by Isabel Thomas

Frog

Isabel Thomas

"If frogs come from eggs, and eggs come from frogs, where did the first frog come from? This is the incredible story of how frogs came to be. To find out, we go all the way back to the very beginning. Before frogs, dinosaurs, planet Earth - before even the...

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Hello, I'm an axolotl  by Hayley Rocco

Hello, I'm an axolotl

Hayley Rocco

"A playful introduction to the axolotl"--

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How to draw awesome characters

How to draw awesome characters

"Featuring an introduction to art tools and materials and a series of drawing exercises to allow artists to learn a few basic drawing techniques and drawing projects for your favourite Marvel characters. The easy-to-follow instructions in this book will guide...

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Australia's most dangerous sharks  by Kathy (Editor) Riley

Australia's most dangerous sharks

Kathy (Editor) Riley

"From the zebra shark and the wobbegong shark to the great white and the hammer head, delve into the depths and discover the toothy grins and pointy fins of Australia's most dangerous sharks. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from the...

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Batang Auckland  by Cielo Aranas

Batang Auckland

Cielo Aranas

"In Batang Auckland, Filipino young people studying at Tangaroa College in Otara, worked with teacher-author David Riley to share personal stories of how they came to New Zealand, what they love and miss about the Philippines, some of the challenges they've...

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Dog mazes  by Inna Anikeeva

Dog mazes

Inna Anikeeva

"This fun, full-color book of mazes contains challenging mazes for children to complete. Each activity features different scenes containing adorable dogs in a variety of fun situations. The mazes are designed to promote logical thinking, and also...

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Search with Spot  by Eric Hill

Search with Spot

Eric Hill

"Where's Spot? Where's Steve? Where's Helen? Help Spot find all his friends and lots of other things too in this super search and find book. At home, in the park, at a party and all around Spot's world, every page is packed with detail - over 100 fun things to...

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Atlas of dinosaur adventures  by Lucy Letherland

Atlas of dinosaur adventures

Lucy Letherland

"A prehistoric journey of discovery. You'll get to embark on over thirty dinosaur adventures that will take you all around the world! Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T-Rex, and learn to fly with a baby Pteranodon. With...

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Dungeons & Dragons pocket expert  by Stacy King

Dungeons & Dragons pocket expert

Stacy King

"Become an instant expert on all things Dungeons & Dragons with this handy pocket-size guide! What's the difference between a rogue and a ranger? Why is it difficult to sneak up on a Beholder? Where might you find an ogre? And just what exactly is Faerûn? From...

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Kohli rules  by Simon Mugford

Kohli rules

Simon Mugford

"Is Virat Kohli your ultimate cricketing hero? From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli's special talent for cricket has wowed everyone around him. His dedication to his training and teammates, smart tactics and his incredible ability with the bat have placed...

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Who did this poo?  by Claudia Boldt

Who did this poo?

Claudia Boldt

"Did you know that wombats poo in cubes and that mice can drop up to 75 pellets of poo a day? Do you know which animal's poo is sparkly like glitter? And which civilised animals always poo in the same spot, a bit like using their own toilets? With this fun and...

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Australia's most dangerous snakes  by Kathy (Editor) Riley

Australia's most dangerous snakes

Kathy (Editor) Riley

"Explore the secret world of snakes: they live under logs, in caves, in trees and even under water! Inspect some astonishing photos of snakes getting ready to strike and catch their prey. How dangerous is snake venom? Find out about snakebites and how to help...

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Australia's most extreme  by Kathy (Editor) Riley

Australia's most extreme

Kathy (Editor) Riley

"The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia's animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival. What animal runs so fast it goes blind? Which sea creature has a tongue that weighs...

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Australia's most dangerous spiders  by Kathy (Editor) Riley

Australia's most dangerous spiders

Kathy (Editor) Riley

"From big, hairy spiders and intricate, delicate spiders to pointy fangs and sticky webs - welcome to the world of Australia's creepy-crawly spiders! With fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic, this book has everything you...

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I know dino!  by Sabrina Ricci

I know dino!

Sabrina Ricci

"Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but the world of dinosaur science has never been more alive! Over the last few decades, amazing scientific discoveries have transformed what we know about dinosaurs. And it turns out that a lot of what we...

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Minecraft master builder

Minecraft master builder

"This book gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for building amazing arenas, setting up fun quests, and organising server-wide games.Difficulty levels range from easy-to-play games like hide-and-seek and racing, to fun building challenges, and all the...

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