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"Inside you will find a variety of mazes with fun and varied themes, such as: Dinosaur Dash, Magic School, Amazing Ocean, At the Building Site. This collection is a great way to keep children entertained for hours on long journeys, rainy days, or while on...
"Full of cats, dogs and other things to spot, count and talk about. Spot a purple puppy, a dog on a skateboard and a tap-dancing cat. This entertaining book is packed with dogs and cats to find, match and count and there's a little white mouse hiding in every...
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A search and find book that uses a story format. Candy the Corgi has hidden the crown in Buckingham Palace; search the rooms of the palace for the crown and other London icons.
"Cecile Guidote Alvarez is widely recognized as the "Mother of Philippine Theater." She has always dreamed of a national theater that would reflect and promote the Philippine languages, cultures, and traditions from the time she was a young girl. Her cultural...
"A friendly first guide to everything kids want to know about dogs and puppies. Learn all about the delightful wagging-tail world. Find out about your favourite breeds, from pugs to golden retrievers from around the globe, and how to take the best care of...
"An exciting first guide that explores the world of cats and kittens. Find out about the lives of adorable, furry cats, and learn everything there is to know about them. Discover fascinating information about cats and kittens - from their hair type, fur...
"An illustrated non-fiction book that explores the natural world above us, the efforts humans have made to venture high above the Earth, and the mythology about the stars. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore the wonder of...
"A fun, fact-filled dive into the world of frogs and amphibians for kids - packed full of beautiful photography. All the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy are covered in this beautiful and informative book on frogs, along with habitat and behaviour and...
"Selected by a master storyteller and beloved New York Times best-selling author, the 16 stories in this menagerie will introduce teen readers to a host of strange, wondrous beings that have never existed anyplace but in the richness of the...
"Ukraine is rich with history and resources, culture and people, but most of all, in spirit! There is a lot to learn about Ukraine, and one of the best places to start is their national anthem. The lyrics of this once-forbidden song carry deep meaning for many...
"Explore ancient civilizations, meet fearsome warriors, and watch the rise and fall of great empires. As you navigate each maze, you'll discover fascinating facts, unearthing the mysteries of the past."--Publisher.
"Kangaroo and his family love keeping fit. This book follows a day in the life of the kangaroos to find out how keeping fit helps them, and it provides lots of advice for its human readers. Information includes the different types of exercise children can try...
"Hello, Doctor! Just regenerated? Then this is the book for you! It tells you everything about everyone in our lives. You'll know your friends, know your enemies and know your selves. Then you'll be ready to run... The people, the aliens, the gadgets, the...
''This book is a shout-out to Aotearoa's weird and wonderful endangered species, those lesser-known creatures that don't regularly make the news. But they are just as important as the 'stars' like kākāpō and kiwi, for they are the precious foundation of our...
"Marvel at the intricate mosaics, splendid treasures, and ingenious inventions of Ancient Rome and learn the stories they tell about one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known. Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire....
"A commemorative picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, ideal for sharing with readers aged 8+. Follow Her Majesty's journey from a young princess growing up in wartime to an extraordinary leader - the longest-reigning British...
"Mountain biking is a super fun adventure sport that requires skill and practice to stay upright and avoid crashing. Learn what is takes to bomb down trails, navigate rocks and hit the jumps in style. Gear up for a white-knuckle ride as we take a closer look...
"Lemur loves to eat lots of different foods with the rest of his troop. This book follows the story of Lemur and provides lots of advice on healthy eating for its human readers. Topics include eating together, the importance of breakfast, how to eat a balanced...
"A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia! Does your child love animals? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about...
"Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water. Billie has a very special dressing...
"Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working in Space, Billie and Mia meet an astronomer, rocket scientist, an astronaut, a...
"The Indestructible Tom Crean reveals the incredible true stories of Crean's adventures on the Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance expeditions. When the Endurance becomes trapped in the frozen sea and sinks, it is up to Crean and several others to go for...
"This Spanish-English bilingual edition is the first fully illustrated selection of Book of Questions: comprising 70 questions of the original 320, these poems, carefully woven together by theme and accompanying full-page illustrations, invite us to wonder at...
"Discover the lives, stories, and accomplishments of many great accomplishments of many great Muslims throughout history. Many of the inventions and discoveries that we use in our lives today were created centuries ago -- during the golden age of Muslim...
"Retells the fatal episodes in the lives of two foolish pigs and how the third pig managed to avoid the same pigfalls"--Publisher's description.
"You don't need to travel the world to go on a plant-based food adventure! Niki Webster brings you over 75 easy-to-make dishes specially created for young adult readers, inspired by her international travels. Niki takes vegan dishes from plant-based traditions...
"From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks depicts some of the ocean's most incredible creatures in stunning and accurate, original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration"--Publisher's...
"The follow-up to Lonely Planet Kids' Love Around the World, this beautifully illustrated picture book looks at concepts of happiness and calm from across our planet. From sobremesa (unwinding at the table after a big meal) in Spain and dolce far niente (the...
"The newest title in the How Do series provides tons of ideas and over 20 tips and facts on how to make some extra cash by doing jobs or selling goods in your neighborhood"--Publisher's description.
"From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. At 5 years old, she would take apart her music box and...
"Readers won't find many tricks in this spooky guide to Halloween baking, but they will find plenty of treats! As readers make their own cookies, cupcakes, and delicious baked apples, they learn to think creatively and use their math skills at the same time....
"A beguiling look at seven contemporary nomadic cultures around the world, offering a timely insight into alternative ways of life that connect us to our ancestral roots. A fascinating and beautiful survey of seven nomadic societies spread across the...
"Have you ever wondered about the best way to chop an onion or separate an egg? Or even how to make fancy-looking Chocolate Pastry Puffs for breakfast and Oven-Baked Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce for dinner? This book answers all those questions and more. Learn...
"This A to Z children's pictorial covers topics such as Beijing, Dragon Dance, Himalayan Mountain Range, Mongolians, and the giant panda. Each subject is introduced with a simple rhyme for younger readers. Expository text is also included for older...
"A collection of humorous poems and drawings. This special edition contains twelve new poems"--Publisher's description.
"In the future, will we teleport from place to place, keep dinosaurs as pets or 3D-print our dinner? Will we live on Mars or upload our brains to computers? Could we solve climate change by making all our energy from mini stars we build here on earth? In this...
"Meghan McCarthy tells the story of the history of movies and the creators who made them. In fascinating detail, she shows how early photography capturing motion became silent films, which led to the first color films"--Publisher's description.
"From the Triassic shoreline to the Jurassic rain forest, these 45 mazes explore different time periods and the fascinating beasts that lived during each of them. Young readers will learn about the most powerful predators and plant-eaters ever to walk the...
"All the words a child needs to know for school in a big, busy book from the experts at Britannica Books. Enter the world of Britannica's Ready-for-School Words and discover all the people, places and things in your community and beyond! Featuring all the...
"A brand-new puzzle book for kids . . . from GCHQ! Can you think like a spy? Then we have a top secret challenge for YOU . . . For over one hundred years, GCHQ (or the Government Communications Headquarters) have worked in secret to gather information and...
"This is the story of Marcel Duchamp and how the Dada art movement changed the way people thought about what art could be and what could be art. From drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa to attaching a bicycle wheel to a stool, Duchamp challenged long-held...
"Explore how physics is all around us! Learn how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday, and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry...
"Spark your child's creativity and curiosity with this delightfully curated colors book featuring some of the world's most iconic artworks. In this collection, explore unique palette combinations and revolutionary color choices throughout art history, from the...
"Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led...
"Every child deserves to see their birth or family story reflected in books about where babies come from, and this is what Making a Baby is all about. All families start in their own special way, and every family is amazing. In this honest, accessible...
"This funny and fact-filled picture book is all about blood: where it's found, what it does, how it travels, and why vampires shouldn't drink it. From the four chambers of the heart to the platelets that clot your blood when you scrape your knee, everything...
"It's April in Antarctica and, in places so remote that they can only be seen by satellites, lines of Emperor Penguins appear in search of the perfect ice for raising their chicks. A wise old Empress has returned to the ice at Halley Bay year after year; with...
"From predatory orcas powering through the waves to green anacondas ready to deliver a deadly squeeze, this book captures a variety of dangerous animals through stunning illustrations. You'll meet charging hippos, shocking eels, venomous snails, and poisonous...
"This book offers families a cherry picked selection of Alice and Karen's tried and tested art projects with clear instructions on how to make them at home. They reveal their top tips for creating stunning art work that parents and children will want to keep...
"Did you know that Mario was originally named Jumpman? Or that his iconic hat and moustache were created because hair and mouths were too hard to animate? Or that Fortnite was originally pitched as a zombie apocalypse survival game? Or that the creator of...
"The first cookbook from London's iconic River Cafe written with beginner cooks and children in mind - a collection of more than 50 delicious and easily achievable recipes, including a host of River Cafe classics that have been specially adapted for new cooks....
"Inside, you'll learn: the difference between poison and venom, how to spot toxic creatures in the while, creative ways they use poison or venom to survive, and much more!"--Publisher's description.
"Sisters are spectacular! They can be your biggest cheerleaders, your most trusted confidants, and your much-needed fashion advisors (as long as they're not stealing your clothes!). But sisterhood can also be complex: full of rivalry, jealousy, and...
"You Might know that honey bees dance to let each other know where to find the best flowers, but there's so much more to learn about these important insects! Turn the pages to discover the difference between the queen bee and work bees, and how honey bees...
"Head down under to study koalas in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that baby koalas spend time in their mother's pouches, but there's so much more to learn about these Australian marsupials! Turn the pages to discover why they...
"Uses infographics to explore an compare animals by their size, speed, life spans, and more"--Publisher's description.
"Taking readers beyond the clock, this fascinating book, filled with facts, figures, and infographs, explores what happens around the world in just twenty-four hours"--Publisher's description.
"Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave of a magic wand? Have you ever wanted to mix a real color-changing potion? Now kids can perform magical feats with a few simple ingredients and a little help from science. Written by biochemist...
"Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth's...
"A beautifully illustrated book for children aged 6+ that explores the incredible myths behind the biggest questions about our planet... and the sensational science we know today. Do you ever look all around you, at our amazing planet Earth, and wonder how it...
"We have all heard of famous people like Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Cleopatra, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and William Shakespeare. But what do we know about their childhoods? Play a game and guess which celebrity is hidden on each spread. Clues from their...
"Presents facts about the heroes, enemies, weapons, and vehicles of the LEGO Ninjago universe, sharing behind-the-scenes information about the creation and stories of every minifigure and set"--Publisher's description.
"This planet of ours is teeming with vast numbers of plants, from small flowers to giant trees. And there are fungi and lichens too. With this encyclopedia, you will get to know a few hundred of the best known and most interesting plants from all over the...
Picture book
"Stories are doorways, and there are no limits to where they may lead. This is a wordless picture book for you to create countless stories. Its fantastical illustrations are the beginnings of magical new adventures. But there are no accompanying words, because...
"A joyful alphabet of art from Aotearoa and around the world, curated especially for young children! This board book features paintings, sculptures, photographs and woodcuts by artists from Aotearoa and around the world, accompanied by short, read-aloud...
"They can construct majestic buildings that provide shelter for many families. They can also communicate with their companions and do all kinds of different jobs. Do you know who we're talking about? If you guessed humans, you are mistaken. No, in this case...
"Humans have owned and bred cats for thousands of years. During this time, cats have acted as beloved pets, helpful hunters, and even been honored as gods. People have also created dozens of different cat breeds, each with its own distinct traits. This guide...
"What is a machine? Why do we use machines? How do machines work? Did you know that when you scoop ice cream, you are using a machine? Did you know that when you ride a bike, you are using a machine? Did you know that when you climb stairs, you are using a...
"Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future"--Publisher's description.
"When Jade Emperor drops two gems from heaven, he sends his daughter and son to retrieve them. On their journey, the children witness the darkness and struggle around them. After petitioning their father to bring light into the world, each gem is transformed...
"Brain Bursts: Bugs explores the creepy-crawly world of insects, while Brain Bursts: Space goes where no one has gone before to reveal the weird and wonderful secrets of the universe. A brain-bursting series or curious kids. Full of wacky facts and hilarious...
"We all know that there are many birds up in the sky, but did you know that there is a similarly vast number down here on the ground? The bird kingdom is weird, wonderful, vivid, and fascinating. This encyclopedia will introduce you to over a hundred of the...
"A handbook that teaches kids how to meet, care for, and celebrate cats"--Publisher's description.
"Energy is all around us! But where does it come from and how is it used? Explore the different types of energy, from the electromagnetic energy that keeps us connected, to the geothermal energy deep inside Earth. Discover how we can all be more energy...
"Whether it's fear of the dark or worry about the day ahead that is interfering with a good night's sleep, How to Sleep Tight through the Night offers creative solutions for soothing children's bedtime anxieties and developing healthy sleep...
"A fun and fascinating book for children aged 6+ who love facts about science, technology, animals, sports, the human body and the environment. See the world like never before and surprise yourself, your family and friends with astounding facts on a wide range...
"Rob Elliott's #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series will have you laughing in no time with this hilarious collection of hundreds of never-before-collected knock-knock jokes!"--Publisher's description.
"Whether they're making a yarn mummy or a witch's broomstick, readers are sure to have a spooky good time with the projects in this guide to Halloween crafts. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through more than a dozen colorful and creepy projects....
"Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures. Featuring...
"Displays the majesty of creation with scientific findings, photography, and original illustrations. These 100 devotions encourage awe at God's creativity with an in-depth look at: Space, Galaxies, Planets, and Stars ; Earth, Geology, Oceans, and Weather ;...
"A look at how humans have used toilets and other toileting tools/objects throughout history and civilization. Includes a selected bibliography and glossary at the end"--Publisher's description.
"Learn all about your favorite animals--from African elephants and backyard birds to leapin' lemurs and slithery snakes--in this collection of fascinating facts that's perfect for budding zoologists and animal enthusiasts of all ages!"--Publisher's...
"In the second installment of the Science Buddies series, a volcano takes young readers through the fascinating formation and life of an active volcano--cool! I mean, hot! How do volcanoes form? What makes them erupt? Are there different kinds? Hi, I'm...
"Discover dozens of the worlds most remarkable birds with details about their habitats, diets, wingspans, and more"--Publisher's description.
"The Little Book of Arctic Animals, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of the Arctic's most fascinating creatures with details about their habitats, diets, and more. Hunt with the mighty polar bear. Dive with the mystic...
"Mysterious, miraculous, and utterly beautiful, butterflies are nature's harbingers of peace, beauty, and new beginnings. Now...kids can meet them all! They'll learn interesting details about each butterfly's region, behavior, camouflage, and amazing...
"This cat atlas will introduce readers to the most cuddly, lazy and wild cat breeds in the world, and comes with the Meow News newspaper, which contains interviews, stories and news from around the world"--Publisher's description.
"Fantastic facts come to life in this beautifully-designed, photo-filled hardcover series! From weather and animals to sports and pop culture, a treasure trove of intriguing information pairs with dramatic pictures to wow young readers with the surprising, the...
"Have you ever wondered how animals perceive the world around us? Whether they see the same colors we see? Whether the vision of a fish is blurry underwater like ours? Or whether dogs like to watch TV, or cats really can see in the dark? If you have ever...
"A rhyming, ABC adventure picture book that introduces readers to the most unique animals from around the world"--Publisher's description.
"Beavers, the first book in the new middle-grade nonfiction Superhero Field Guide series by Rachel Poliquin and award-winning illustrator Nicholas John Frith, is a delightfully informative, laugh-out-loud full-color look at the most unsuspecting of animal...
"In this clever guide, readers previously daunted by algebra, logic, algorithms, and all things math will discover they are better at it than they thought. This resource explores the math brain and demonstrates to readers that they use math skills all the time...
"Traces the life and work of the famous physicist, from his childhood in Germany through the development of his theories of relativity to his campaign for peace after World War II"--Publisher's description.
"From floor to canopy, the rainforest is home to some of the world's most fascinating birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Now, in the Little Book of Rainforest Animals, part of My Little Library of Natural History, kids can meet them all!...
"Discover the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars"--Publisher's description.
"This unofficial and independent guide to Among Us includes information on every new map, game mode and tactic - it's perfect for Among Us pros and also beginners. So you think you're an Among Us master? Get ready to discover a whole new world of Among Us...
"In this fact-filled illustrated book, you will read surprising stories of how animals use colour to thrive in their habitat. Get familiar with animals from around the world who use colour as a super power! In this fact-filled and engaging book, you will read...
"There are mammals everywhere! Some of them clamber through the canopy, others scuttle through the undergrowth, and some even travel underground. There are Mammals Everywhere is the fifth and final in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young...
"Panoramic scenes show each stage in an imaginary city's fascinating history, from its beginnings as a Greek colony to the city it is today"--Publisher's description.
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