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For primary school age.

Almanac for children which takes readers into many different areas of life around the world from space sciences to cultural aspects of our lives and into the future.

Ages 10+

Take a look at the world's weirdest people, places and creatures within the pages of this extraordinary new book. Truly startling facts! Totally bizarre images! Utterly electrifying tales! It is sensational!

This informative guide is full of tips for remembering everything from math and spelling rules to tricky science, history, and geography facts. It's a learning companion to help any student who has ever struggled to remember his multiplication tables, the spelling of the word Mississippi, or the names of the planets.

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Watching television is a popular activity worldwide. Read about how a television show goes from an idea to your television screen.

Even with the convenience of airplanes and the economy of buses, there is just something enduringly charming about riding the rails. Thousands of passengers are carried to their destinations everyday by passenger trains. Full-color photographs and appealing, simple text will make readers feel like they are along for the ride.

If there is cargo that needs to get to its destination, freight trains do the hauling. Readers will find out what freight trains do, what kind of cargo they carry, and many more interesting facts about this under-explored resource.

This well-illustrated book with its facts and statistics show us how we can travel from place to place in different ways and advises on the most planet-friendly modes of travel.

Find out how transport has changed throughout time - from the horse and carriage to solar-powered cars.

Hurry, the train is at the platform! Students wont want to miss this ride into the underground world of subway trains. Amazing photography supports the text, which is about how these trains help commuters, tourists, students, and others get to where they need to be, on time.

An introduction to different cuisines eaten in different countries around the world. Ages 8+.

Cinderella would love to go to the ball, but she only has old rags to wear. Can her fairy godmother help? -- Back cover.

Goldilocks finds a cottage in the woods and decides to look inside. What does she find? Will the owners of the cottage come home while she's there? -- Back cover.

With the help of her fairy godmother, a kitchen maid mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters attends the palace ball where she meets the prince of her dreams.

With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child. -- Front flap.

Contains familiar words each with a simple definition and an illustration which reinforces the definition. This dictionary includes topic-themed vocabulary at the back of the book. It is useful for children of ages 4+ years.

Meet some legendary Jedi Knights and see how they use their skills to fight for the galaxy. -- Back cover.

Arthur is excited by a party in a haunted house, and Stanley wants to show off his limbo moves. But when they see a bully picking on their friend at the party, the boys know they have to help. Soon Stanley comes up with a plan that is flat-out hilarious.

Ages 4-8.

The bank is being robbed! Who will solve the crime? --P. [4] of cover.

Pre-K - 1.;"Ages 5+"

Describes different types of ants and their behavior.

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Have fun with the Monsters and learn about multiplication. The playful and colorful monsters are designed to give children (and even older audiences) an intuitive understanding of the building blocks of numbers and the basics of multiplication. --Back cover.

By singing as you learn, the Times table sing along CD book is a fun approach to learning multiplication. -- Back cover.

A fascinating new question and answer book about planet Earth. Find out about our world, from prehistoric life to violent tornadoes.

For junior high school students.

Presents a variety of sea creatures and their homes, including dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles.

Suitable for children of six and above, this title lets them explore rock pools, coral reefs and shipwrecks, and meet the creatures that live in the world's waters.

More than 1,000 dinosaurs vividly illustrated. Fascinating facts at your fingertips. Range of maps for all major groups of dinosaurs. Cross-sections and cutaways. Information on scientific discoveries and breakthroughs. Scientific names and pronunciations for all featured dinosaurs.

This book of dinosaurs provides the answer to every question the modern dinosaur enthusiast could have. Packed iwth full colour illustrations and bit-sized fact files, this guide takes the reader on an A-Z journey through the prehistoric world.

Step into the world of dinosaurs with this book. Find out all about different dinosaurs, where they lived and what they ate.

Take a trip back to prehistoric times and discover the age of dinosaurs, as these real-life monsters are re-created in breathtaking detail., Theirs is a world of gentle giants and nightmare dragons, of lethal tails, strange crests, and bony plates. Dinosaurs is filled with up-to-the-minute information about every aspect of these extraordinary creatures.

Journeys around the world, delving through layers of fossil evidence to uncover the secrets of prehistoric life. This title takes you into a prehistoric landscape and unearths some of the most awesome dinosaur specimens yet discovered. It also features fierce fighting dinosaurs and horned dinosaurs.

A guide to human and animal skeletons provides informative comparisons while sharing such facts as the number of bones in the human body and the ways that skeletal structures work.

Ages 9+

RA 12.5+

Kids will love this innovative book and DVD pack that lets them discover the fascinating underwater world - without even getting wet. The entry for each letter focuses on the ocean life that begins with that letter.

Discover the unique and amazing ways that animals care for their young.

For primary school age.

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Describes different kinds of chameleons, examining their physical features, their behaviour, and their ability to change colour.;"Their eyes may be big and bulgy, their noses a little ridiculous and, yes, they are rather grumpy. But chameleons are cool! With this informative book children can check out these pocket-sized, swivel-eyed, long-tongued sharp-shooters."

Children age 4-8 years.

Describes the different types of dolphins, where they live, what they eat, etc.

Ages 6+

Describes pandas and thier behavior.

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Take an up-close look at ships on the water today--from ferries, to cargo ships to fishing vessels.

Simple text and photographs describe big boats --Provided by publisher.

Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about powerboats. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7 --Provided by publisher.

For primary school age.

For primary school age.

Discusses means of transportation being developed for the future, examining such things as road traffic, and air and space travel.

Includes your favourite moments from BBC's Top Gear . Suitable for younger petrol-heads, this title features the revelation of the man known as the Stig, the perils that Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond faced in the South American special, super-fast supercars, stats, quizzes, puzzles and more.

Simple instructions, helpful illustrations and interesting projects make this a happy choice of gardening book for the young gardener. Shows how to grow all kinds of plants, vegetables and fruits quickly and easily.

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Younger children to beginner cooks of all ages will find much to their liking in the step-by-step, illustrated recipes in this book - easy to follow and delicious to taste.

This book shares advice on having fun with fashion-and letting personal style shine through. Girls can take quizzes to figure out which looks make them feel comfortable and confident. They'll find tips for how to shop smart and handle disagreements with parents over the clothes they buy and wear. And they'll get advice from other girls on how to ignore fashion critics and stay true to themselves.

The thirty-six projects in this book include musical instruments such as a pan flute, xylophone and box drum, table implements such as salad hands, drink coasters and napkin rings, and keepsakes such as library bookplates and holiday ornaments. Each project is categorized into age groups and, in addition to teaching the fundamental skills of carving, it helps kids develop the ability to creatively visualize their projects.--From back cover.

Encourages readers to try making collages of different objects and using various materials.

Provides many projects that are fun for children to make from readily available materials.

Ranging from a simple glider to more unusual shapes and styles of flying craft, each of these models can be made to fly with a little practice.

Funny, cute and massively talented, Justin Bieber is going to be the tween sensation of 2010 and this is the unofficial guide to all things Bieber!First spotted on YouTube at the age of 12 Justin Bieber is now 16 and, despite a bidding war with Justin Timberlake, is signed to Usher's record label Island Def Jam Records. He's toured with Taylor Swift, had massive chart success in Canada and America and is set to take the UK by storm.

Biography of the life of entertainer Michael Jackson.

War still rages in the galaxy! The Republic's Clone Army and Jedi Knights continue to fight the Separatist threat. But new worlds face danger and new enemies are emerging. Things are about to get complicated... -- Back cover.

This book shares everything a girl needs to know about going to parties and throwing them! Girls will love testing their party know-how with fun quizzes and finding easy-to-make gift ideas. Includes advice from real girls on how to handle lots of party situations, from sleepovers to formal affairs.

Eight busy scenes are packed with animlas to see and search for - from parrots to polar bears and dolphins to dragon flies.

Featuring dozens of full-page photographs, each showing a collection of objects in a single category such as sports and animals, this new picture-and-word book will have kids searching for objects and learning new words along the way.

Busy scenes such as, Jumbo traffic jam, At the airport and In the town are illustrated and packed with objects to find.

Welcome to busy Moshi Town, where Strawberry Moshi is looking for her sweetheart, Super Moshi. Can you help her find him? You have to find Strawberry Moshi first! -- Back cover.

There is a grand ball at the castle tonight. Follow Strawberry Princess Moshi and her friends on the big day. But you have to find them first! -- Back cover.

Gives one dog's name for every letter of the alphabet with an accompanying poem.

Packed with a barmy blend of foul facts, cartoon strips, stories, jokes, activities and puzzles, the 2011 Annual includes a whole heap of nasty bits .

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Cartoon characters engage in outrageous punning and slapstick dialogue as they prance across colorful maps highlighting geology, weather, vegetation, and even some surprising cultural facts. This atlas, arranged by continent, crams information into spreads and fold-out pages packed with detailed maps, other illustrations, and text.

Imagine you're made King at the age of twelve. You have plenty of enemies. But you also have a million soldiers, armed with all kinds of awesome weapons, a hoard of gold and a network of spies. What would you do with all that power? It happened to a real boy, who made himself China's first emperor. He was brilliant and brutal. You might even call him evil. -- Back cover.

For primary school age.

Shows the impact of the Second World War on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. This book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry.

Everybody knows that Oliver Cromwell gave King Charles I the chop and clobbered the Cavaliers with his Roundheads. This book helps readers discover such facts as how Oliver canceled Christmas and banned swearing, and that he was actually hanged and beheaded - after he had already died.

Tibet is a region caught in a political tug-of-war. Ruled by China but claimed by Tibetans, it has experienced decades of conflict and unrest. This book explores the beliefs and hopes of the Tibetan people and their determined opposition to Chinese rule. --Back cover.

Primary, intermediate.

North Korea is a secretive state that has become international news. Its people suffer unrest and isolation, while other countries fear North Korea's military power and its potential to unleash nuclear weapons. --Back cover.

For primary school age.

With lively text and full-colour photographs, this book presents a vivid picture of a young and vibrant country with exciting landscapes and fascinating history.

Introduces New Zealand's extinct wildlife using illustrations and facts. Suggested level: junior, primary, intermediate.

Ages 9+

RA 12.5+