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Now revised and updated, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme and Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought and civilians who lived through World War I. Get a close-up view in photographic galleries of the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war. Learn more about the key people, including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre.In this book, you will find:-Maps and a visual timeline to set the scene for the events to follow, highlighting when, where, and why things happened and changed history as they did-A list of commemorations that took place 100 years after the war and memorials worldwide built to honor those who died in the conflict. -Chapters outlining timelines, battles, wars, raids, and the aftermathA world war guide for anyone interested in learning more about World War I, offering a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history. Explore galleries showing the key weapons, vehicles, and equipment. Eyewitness accounts contain gripping first-person testimony, as well as maps, photography, and key artifacts that illustrate the war and its changing technologies.

This book "is half recipes and half information about the inextricable link between food and the environment. The authors explain that the objective is to help readers understand where their food comes from and how it connects us to the planet. ... The first portion features spreads on planting, composting, biodiversity, growing conditions, and lots of nutritional information, all presented by the book's 'bug squad'--a group of ... cartoon insects who act as guides and provide fun facts throughout. The second portion highlights about [25] healthy recipes that can be made with foods that readers have just learned how to grow, from pesto to hummus to granola"--School Library Journal, 2024.

"Unlock the secrets of skincare and understand the science behind your favorite beauty buys. Cosmetic science expert Dr. Michelle Wong (a.k.a. Lab Muffin Beauty Science) answers over 100 beauty and skincare questions, revealing the truth behind the bold marketing claims and the latest trends. Decipher the ingredients that make your favorite shampoo and lipstick; find out the truth behind so-called 'sustainable' beauty products and how much sunscreen you really should be wearing; and discover the best skincare routine to follow, whatever your skin type."--Back cover.

Draw and color creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Whether your child wants to design the next big outfit for New York fashion week, or they just want to learn about textiles and fabrics, How to Be a Fashion Designer helps kids enjoy experimenting with new ideas. Bright illustrations mixed with fun photography show kids how to choose gorgeous colors, design dress shapes, customize t-shirts, and add sparkle to their accessories using simple, easy-to-follow design tasks and practical projects. Using inspiration from the natural world, everyday life, and their own imagination, children can design outfits from scratch and learn how to put together the clothes and accessories they already own in fun, stylish ways. This nonfiction fashion book for children is perfect for 7-9-year-olds and brings a unique approach to STEAM learning by combining art and design with practical, hands-on making.

Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Bind up includes 14 stories and is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Each story introduces only a few letters and sounds at a time, allowing independent reading from the outset.Within this collection, there are two books in each stage that provide opportunity for practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words.Book 1a: Sam, Tam, Tim (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m)Book 1b: Is it Sam? (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m)Book 2a: Pam (Stage 2: n, o, p)Book 2b: The Pot (Stage 2: n, o, p)Book 3a: Sam's Bag (Stage 3: b, c, g, h)Book 3b: Pip and the Bat (Stage 3: b, c, g, h)Book 4a: Ted (Stage 4: d, e, f, v)Book 4b: Meg and Ted (Stage 4: d, e, f, v)Book 5a: Ken, the Rat (Stage 5: k, l, r, u)Book 5b: Kim, the Bug (Stage 5: k, l, r, u)Book 6a: Jim and Jam (Stage 6: j, w, z)Book 6b: Ken Gets Wet (Stage 6: j, w, z)Book 7a: Rex Yells (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)Book 7b: Rex Will Not Sit (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension, and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 - 9781783693153.

"Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas, and useful tips in this ... wildlife book for children aged 5-9. Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this ... introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the ... bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. [This book] celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it's by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker"--

"A story based on the study that 20 minutes of quality time between caregiver and child positively impacts child development, and encourages the importance of spending time together. To Jackson, Mama is the most important person in the world. But when she has to work, his imagination can only keep him entertained for so long. Who else can he share everything with, from the tallest tree to the tiniest hummingbird? This beautiful picture book for 5-7 year olds can be read together, drawing on the importance of cherishing the time spent with family and loved ones"--

Explore the Solar System with this exciting and immersive pop-up space book for kids.This book is the perfect introduction to space and the Solar System, featuring a spectacular 3D pop-up Solar System, exciting pull-out pages, and fun quizzes and facts. Starting with a quick tour of space.  Fun facts, a pull-out fact file, and an exciting quiz are provided for each planet you stop off at. This interactive space book acts as a tour guide, visiting each planet in turn. From our local star, the Sun, the adventure will lead to all eight planets of the Solar System before reaching Pluto, the rest of the Milky Way and beyond. This hands-on space book for children offers: - A spectacular pop-up of the Solar System and interactive pull-out fact files for interactive learning.- STEM learning, with prime topics for 5-9 year olds: labelled images of each of the planets, clear information about the birth of our Solar System, and accessible facts about space missions.- Highly visual pages with illustrations of planets and the solar system, alongside text explaining each planet. The spectacular, out-of-this world pop-up and pull-out features create a magical reading experience. Impressive space photography is interwoven with the most up-to-date information about planets in our Solar System and their exploration. Text is broken down into easy-to-digest chunks to create a fun, beautiful, and educational resource for children.

"Millie has started at a new school and making friends hasn't been easy. One morning, Millie's dad points out a pond filled with frogspawn and explains that soon they will go through BIG changes. Just as the frogspawn will grow and transform, can Millie embrace the changes in her life?"--

"Discover the universe's most incredible sights--and learn how to build them ... Look inside planets and the sun, find out how rockets are launched, and explore how we could one day live in space. Why do stars twinkle? Could we one day ride an elevator into space? Which spacecraft have travelled the furthest from Earth? Could there be a multiverse? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more. Illustrated with more than 150 out-of-this-world LEGO models. Be inspired to create your own LEGO space creations! And learn facts about cool LEGO space sets, too"--

"Keep your garden in great condition all year round with the bestselling guide from expert gardener Ian Spence. What is the best time for pruning rose bushes? When will your potatoes be ready to harvest? How do you encourage healthy plants to grow back each year? Discover what to do when with Gardening Through the Year. Keep on top of gardening tasks with month-by-month chapters and handy to-do lists. Be inspired by photo galleries that showcase each month's best plants and flowers, or explore more than 350 varieties in the illustrated Plant Directory. Packed with essential gardening advice, and fully updated with sustainable practices and guidance on supporting local biodiversity, Gardening Through the Year is a must-have book for new gardeners and a trusty reference for those more experienced." -- back cover

"With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef. Bahari, meaning "ocean" in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavours and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal. In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 90 recipes for meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities"--Publisher's description.

"Knowledge Encyclopedia: Transportation! uses incredibly detailed 3D illustrations to show you everything you need to know about how vehicles work. Peer inside a car engine, feel the roar of a jet, watch a helicopter's rotor create lift, and explore below the decks of an ocean liner. Meet hundreds of vehicles that float, fly, or speed across the land, including the record breakers--the fastest, largest, longest, and strangest modes of transportation ever to zoom, sail, or soar. And check out current and future craft that use green energy to transport people and goods around the world."--

An early reader's encyclopedia of animals featuring Eric Carle's Very hungry caterpillar.

Fashion fun, ideas, inspiration and facts with Barbie!For Barbie, fashion is something to have fun with. She loves to play around with fashion trends, experiment with colours and styles, and she's never afraid to try out a new look. Fashion is about expressing her personality and being creative with her wardrobe. This handy guide for young Barbie and fashion fans is packed with images of inspirational Barbie outfits for every occasion. From cozy casual wear to fabulous party outfits, Barbie always knows what to wear so that she looks and feels her best. This is a must-have, pocket-sized, one-stop source of Barbie info, bursting with fashion tips and ideas, plus fabulous real-world fashion facts. Become a confident and creative fashion expert, just like Barbie!(c)2024 Mattel.

Beep and Boots are going on a camping trip in the great outdoors. They've got a warm sleeping bag each, a nice cozy tent each, and strawberries to share. But they realize there are not enough tent pegs! Can they learn to divide up what they have and put up their tents before it's time for bed?

Most types of animals are similar to their close relatives, but what about the rebels and the rule-breakers of the animal kingdom? Discover more than 75 creatures that truly stand out from the crowd. From a vegetarian shark and a solar-powered salamander, to a flying frog and a bone-munching bird, this book is all about the 'odd ones out' in the natural world. Get acquainted with quirky animal outliers and find out what these non-conformists do to survive in the wild, and how they have evolved over time.

"Build your LEGO skills with this bite-size guide! Become a LEGO building expert with stacks of facts, tips, and tricks at your fingertips--no previous building experience required! Get out your bricks and be inspired to build your favorite real and fantasy pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, unicorns, and much more. Plus learn to build homes and accessories for your brick-built buddies. Each LEGO Pocket Builder book is packed with images of fun-to-make models, building techniques, advice, and inspiration--plus they are perfectly pocket-sized for building anywhere--even on-the-go. Grab your LEGO bricks and get building!"--

"What's Inside? People often ask, what does it mean to be transgender? The truth is there isn't one answer. Gender is uniquely beautiful, and each person's experience is individual to them. But at its core, it's all about knowing who you are and having the courage, freedom, and support to live life being your truest self."--Back cover.