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Exciting stories, compelling gods and heroines, and fantastical magical creatures come together in this stunning treasury of Celtic myths. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings plus exciting profiles of all the major characters of Celtic legend.From the king of all the gods, The Dagda, to the warrior Finn MacCool and the beautiful princess Gráinne, there are a host of exciting characters to meet. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the romance and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story.Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods, heroes, and creatures, and giving the context behind the myths. Key background information on Celtic lands and history are included, together with a handy pronunciation guide.Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. This stunning book will be treasured forever.

Study the human body, from hearts to hiccups, with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Human Body for children aged 5-7.Find out what makes us go, from the end of our nose to the tips of our toes. Learn about how the brain works, sending messages around the body, and how we breath, filling our lungs with air. Plus, with activities such as 'Brain Maze' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

The ultimate guide to quilting, from the first cut to the final stitch.A well-made quilt is a work of art - and with The Quilting Book, you will have everything you need to create your own masterpiece. This essential guide contains over 150 fully illustrated step-by-step techniques that break down the process and make it easy to achieve a stunning finish.Discover how to quilt both by hand and using a sewing machine, and try out specialities including English paper piecing, puff quilts, and appliqué. The book features 12 projects, alongside a gallery of over 75 pattern block designs that you can use to build your own designs.Whether you're curious about quilting but don't know where to start, or an accomplished quilter looking for a handy reference as you build on your skills, The Quilting Book makes it easy to design and create quilts that will be loved for a lifetime.

Discover how maps are essential to finding our way around the world. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about maps and how they help us to understand the world around us. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how to use maps to locate places and recognise their human and physical characteristics. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Place and Time: Mapping our World is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Journey around the world to discover the rich and diverse ecosystems that make up our beautiful planet-from tropical rainforests, to sun-drenched savannas, to vibrant coral reefs. Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about habitats and environments. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including exploring the features of tropical rainforests, hot and cold deserts, and savannas. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about ecosystems across Earth. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Essential Ecosystems is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this delightful book for little ones.Rosie Reindeer wants to go outside to play in the snow. But who can she find to join her and where is her sledge? Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to play peekaboo with Parker Polar Bear, Peter Penguin, Harry Husky, and Sophie Seal as they get ready to have fun in the snow. Rosie Reindeer finds each of her friends, she wraps up warm, puts on her favourite red wellies, and goes outside. Now it's time for Rosie Reindeer's friends to find her!The lively, read-aloud rhymes in this book encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages and lifting the flaps to find Rosie Reindeer and her cuddly winter friends.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Reindeer will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet-from deep ocean trenches, to vast plateaus, to the highest mountains on Earth!Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about the natural features of our planet. Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including how fossil fuels, volcanoes, and mountains are formed and how natural hazards occur. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, while covering key information about a range of landforms. With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Look at these Landforms! is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.

Know your -able from your -ness and your -in from your -un to unlock the secret world of words. Every day, flip the page and discover a new, beautifully illustrated morpheme. Ideal for front of class interventions or small group instruction, Where Words Come From Morpheme-a-Day breaks down key morphemes and provides activity ideas to build and develop students' knowledge. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Know your -able from your -ness and your in- from your un- to unlock the secret world of words. As an accompanying product, this photocopiable activity book can be used to expand on and practise the prefixes, suffixes and root words learnt in Where Words Come From. These activities include a mix of games and comprehension activities, as well as comprehensive teaching notes. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a marine biologist, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of the work marine biologists do to understand and protect all ocean life. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the work marine biologists do in a day - and what lives in the ocean!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a teacher, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Teacher is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through authentic images of a day's work for all kinds of teachers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about a teacher's day!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a builder, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Builder is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through authentic images of a day's work for a builder. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about builders' days - and how a house is built!

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a firefighter, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. A Day in the Life of a Firefighter is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of a firefighter's important work. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the unique and important job of a firefighter.

Introduce a new generation to the world's biggest pop star, Taylor Swift!This adorable pop-up book is perfect to read together and covers key moments in Taylor's incredible career, from writing songs in her room to wowing the crowds on her latest record-breaking tour. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Taylor will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

Unravel the narratives of your favourite mythical creatures, all-powerful gods, legendary heroes, and evil villains in this ultimate one-stop collection of fantastic myths and legends.This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 of the most fascinating myths and legends. Learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses, and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts.Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK's Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.This book is sure to amaze any young reader with a keen interest in mythology. So if you want to deep dive into legends from across culture, then this book will be a great addition to your bookshelf.

Moo Deng, the little hippo with a big personality, has captured the hearts and imaginations of admirers across the world with her extreme cuteness, chaotic antics and take-no-prisoners attitude. Hailing from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, this baby pygmy hippo delights keepers, visitors and online followers alike. She might look adorable (and she is), but be warned - Moo Deng has a temper, and she is not shy about letting people know when she's unimpressed. Get to know the real Moo Deng through this playful colouring book, which contains over 40 gorgeous images to colour, and takes the little superstar on a journey around the world and through the seasons (while still allowing plenty of time for naps and snacks, of course). Whether you admire Moo Deng's snappy sass, or just hope to find out more about her skincare routine (how does she stay so hydrated?) there's something here for everyone. Be more colourful. Be more creative. Be more Moo Deng.

Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures, and uncover the stories behind these marvellous materials. Humans have been fascinated by rocks and minerals for thousands of years, but where do they come from? What are they used for? And why are some so valuable?This book isn't another run-of-the-mill catalogue - it is filled with not just jewels but gems of information. Find out how lapis lazuli connects the ancient Egyptians to Renaissance painters, how coal powered the Industrial Revolution, why opals led to underground towns being created, and which minerals are hiding in smartphones. With colourful photography of rocks and artefacts, and gorgeous illustrations to bring the stories to life, this book will delight young readers. A detailed reference section covers all the key information and a glossary explains tricky terms. Treasure explores the incredible influence that rocks and minerals have on our lives and is the ideal present for young rockhounds.

Packed full of fascinating facts, engaging characters, and hilarious comic strips, this friendly guide to the underwater world will keep children entertained for hours. Put on your wetsuit, jump into the ocean, and swim along to explore with your guides Shelly and Bubbles. Find out all about the world's oceans, underwater habitats, and the fascinating lives of countless creatures that live there. What lurks in the ocean's darkest depths? Where can you find gummy squirrels and yeti crabs? Why are cookie cutters and chocolate chips part of marine life? Find out all this and much more in this guide to our underwater world!Learn about waves, tides, and currents, which keep our oceans moving continuously. Swim to coral reefs and through kelp forests, and discover how these ecosystems provide a home to a multitude of marine life. Explore essential concepts such as the water cycle and the food chain, and meet unusual creatures such as the land-walking epaulette shark and the slime-covered parrotfish. Filled with bite-sized information, colourful illustrations, and a fun narrative, this graphic novel will engage every budding marine enthusiast and nature explorer. With the help of the Fact-Finders, children will not only be able to stock up on their knowledge, but will also understand the importance of the ocean and how crucial it is to protect it.

Start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide to the most essential everyday ASL phrases and words. If you are a parent looking for an accessible guide to ASL basics for your hearing child, then look no further than Pocket Genius American Sign Language. Use this book to help them communicate confidently with their Deaf siblings, friends, or classmates. Perfect for our young readers, this title combines clear, step-by-step illustrations with simple, to-the-point instructions for signing words, phrases, and sentences in ASL. The illustrations also capture the nuances of each sign - from hand movements to body language and facial expressions - to help your child master the language basics quickly and easily. The pocket size of this book lets them carry it wherever they are - at home, in school, or on the playground. The Pocket Genius series is perfect for all hearing children, whether they are young readers just beginning to explore ASL or little geniuses who are experts already!

Know your -able from your -ness and your in- from your un- to unlock the secret world of words. With over 100 morphemes to discover, this is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language - from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases. Morphological awareness is a powerful tool in supporting the five pillars of reading. This includes boosting vocabulary, improving spelling skills and enhancing reading comprehension. Don't just read words, understand them!

Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.Clear, simple illustrations depict words and phrases in a visual context for easy learning. The terms are arranged in themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, farming, or visiting a bakery. Helpful cross-references allow children to look up other related terms quickly.The meanings of more than 9,000 words and phrases are shown in a crystal clear way in this stunning dictionary for young readers. Children aged 7+ will find it easy to understand challenging terms and build their English vocabulary.

A cool kit for every dinosaur fan, combining learning with fun to make a Stegosaurus model.Based on a real Stegosaurus skeleton, this 60-cm-long model is easy to put together, and the book is jam-packed with facts. Each page looks at a different part of the Stegosaurus as you piece it together, building your dinosaur know-how along the way.Starting with the base, use clear step-by-step photographic instructions to build the Stegosaurus skeleton - its feet and legs, head, hips, tail, ribs and last but not least, its impressive spine and armour plates. As you continue to build the model, you'll also learn about dinosaur behaviour, brains, teeth, diet, and defence techniques.

Explore the biggest habitats on our planet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Ocean for children aged 5-7.Witness the wonders of the ocean floor and learn how different sea creatures live together in harmony. From playful dolphins to stinging jellyfish - dive in and explore! Plus, with activities such as 'Who am I?' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

Dig down and discover amazing treasures right under your feet with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals for children aged 5-7.See how rocks form, find out what minerals are, and explore the hundreds of uses we have for them. Plus, with activities such as 'A Safe Path' and 'True or False?', your child will be entertained time and time again.DK's best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature where knowledge meets real-world application. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

Lift the flaps to learn about the incredible creatures that roamed the planet long, long ago.Journey through Triassic lands, a Cretaceous forest, Paleogene plains, and more to meet fascinating creatures in their natural habitats. Then team up with expert palaeontologists on a dinosaur dig to uncover fossils, and take a trip around a museum to learn about unbelievable dinosaur discoveries.From the enormous Patagotitan to the tiny Microraptor, over 100 different dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures are hidden within the pages of this book, just waiting to be discovered. Explore the beautifully illustrated habitats and scenes and spot the expertly-created CGI images of dinosaurs, then lift the flaps to find out more! Fun and educational text gives children all the important facts, whilst age-appropriate questions invite young readers to recall information and explore the scenes for clues.Perfect for any little fossil hunter or dinosaur enthusiast, this book is full of fun dino facts and exciting new discoveries. Time to travel back to the lost world of the dinosaurs!

Unleash your inner botanist with this incredible journey through the plant kingdom!Eyewitness Plant is your ultimate guide to everything green and growing, taking you on a journey through a plant's fascinating lifecycle.See a seed sprout, a fruit grow, and a Venus flytrap ensnare its prey - all in vivid close-up photography that brings each page to life. From poisonous plants and parasites to elaborate flowers seeking to attract pollinators, discover the secrets of plants' survival, their importance to our ecosystem, and how they adapt to life in a range of habitats.This updated edition includes the latest scientific discoveries and features new content that showcases the natural world in even more detail. Part of the best-selling Eyewitness series, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge that will both entertain and inform any nature lover.

Packed full of fascinating facts, engaging characters, and hilarious comic strips, this friendly guide to the solar system will keep children entertained for hours.Grab your space suit, hop on board the Interstellar Sausage, and zoom into space with Cosmo and Quark, space experts. Find out all about asteroids, shooting stars, black holes, and the real-life astronauts who explore our solar system. Why do we have seasons and moon phases? Is there weather on other planets? Which animals have had a chance to explore space? Find out all this and much more in this guide to the Universe beyond Earth!Learn about the Asteroid and Kuiper Belts, which exist between planets and even contain objects! Fly to the furthest reaches of space beyond even our solar system, and discover bright-pink exoplanets and molten iron rainfalls. Explore essential concepts such as the speed of light with Albert Einstein, and wander through different types of stars and constellations across the galaxy, with the invention of specialised telescopes.Filled with bite-sized information, colourful illustrations, and a fun narrative, this graphic novel will engage every budding science enthusiast and space explorer. With the help of the Fact-Finders, children will not only be able to stock up on their space knowledge, but will also understand our place in the solar system.

Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO Marvel Spider-Man book.Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds. Meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider and learn more about lesser-known characters including Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.The book draws upon LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films and showcases a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locations.This fun and engaging title will encourage readers to explore LEGO Spider-Man's world and to find out more about the web-slinging character and friends.Comes with an exclusive LEGO Spider-Man minifigure.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment - their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviourDid you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle? Animal Behaviour is full of hundreds of stories that shed light on how animals navigate life in the wild.Packed with vivid wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. An initial overview of animal anatomy and physiology reveals the science and biomechanics that underpin animal behaviour, while later chapters thematically break down the intricacies of animal feeding, development, communication, intelligence, learning, and other behavioural characteristics. Learn about play through river otters, see socialization among parrots at the riverbank, and catch prey with a fishing spider. Feature panels throughout the book explore the biology behind these traits, introduce case studies from the field, and highlight critical conservation issues facing these animals.Animal Behaviour has been created in collaboration with internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek and a team of wildlife experts to ensure up-to-date and accurate information.