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1,000 Amazing World Facts

An incredible book filled with mind-blowing facts that may defy belief, but they are all absolutely true! If anything in this book doesn't quite ring true, you'd better start believing! This irre..

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Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

With heroic deeds, family drama, pulse-pounding battles, and shape-shifting magic, mythology fascinates us all. But even the biggest enthusiasts find it hard to keep track of who's who! Packed wi..

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An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth

A celebration of the beauty and majesty of planet Earth with more than 100 incredible stories and images. From molten-hot rock and smouldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs, this..

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Around the World in 80 Buildings

Where can you eat dinner under the sea? Which country has the most pyramids? Can a church become a swimming pool? Including a stunning central gatefold map that opens out to reveal where all 80 s..

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Around the World in 80 Inventions

CHOCKS AWAY! Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe! From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to t..

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Bang: The wild wonders of Earth's phenomena

Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. In this follow up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. ..

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Bible Stories for Little Children

A wonderful introduction to six of the best-known Bible Stories. Delightful retellings and enchanting illustrations introduce little children to six stories from the Old Testament: Noah's Ark, Jose..

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Big Book of Things to Know: A Fact Book for Kids

Four books packed with amazing facts, brought together in one volume. You'll never guess how your body fights germs or how dinosaurs fought each other, what kind of animal is named after Sir David ..

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Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy

Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet sadly, too often, this inborn ..

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Big Ideas from Literature: how books can change your world

Books can be so powerful, helping us through tricky times, offering us wisdom we haven't learnt yet, showing us that there are people like us, or showing us the opposite, that other people live very d..

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Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don't

This substantial, gifty, and compellingly browsable kids encyclopedia takes Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience. The gorgeous volume ex..

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Britannica First Big Book of Why

A stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 130 questions that kids really want to know. In this huge, authoritative and lavishly illustrated q..

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Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica: 1,000s of Facts & Figures-about Earth, space, animals, the body, technology, and more

An awe-inspiring encyclopedia with more than 200 original infographic illustrations - the perfect book for visual learners. This authoritative visual encyclopedia reveals astonishing information ..

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Britannica's Word of the Day: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus

Britannica's Word of the Day builds knowledge one day at a time with 366 masterful words. Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 crackerjack words aimed to impress. This charmingly illu..

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British Museum: Celebrate!: Discover 50 Fantastic Festivals from Around the World

Travel the world in this awe-inspiring new gift title from the British Museum featuring 50 spectacular new festivals that you won't want to miss! It's time to celebrate as you explore some of the..

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DK Children's Encyclopedia: The Book That Explains Everything

The ultimate illustrated children's encyclopedia is packed with thousands of incredible and essential facts on hundreds of key subjects The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this a..

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Economics

Economics provides an easy-to-understand explanation for children about the economy, its impact on our daily lives and how it affects society. Where does economics come from? Why do we use it? And ho..

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Everything Under the Sun: a curious question for every day of the year

A wonderful new paperback edition of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield. How much bamboo can a giant panda eat? ..

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Extreme Planet: Journey Through The Amazon

An illustrated flap book that takes readers on a journey along the Amazon River and deep into the world's largest rainforest. Set off on a journey along the world's largest river, and deep into the..

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Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything: The Ultimate Guide to the World Around You

A next-generation encyclopedia bursting with breathtaking photography and packed with the topics kids love most Experience the world's most incredible nature, science, and history images and stor..

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Follow Your Dreams: 100 inspiring and extraordinary jobs

Discover 100 inspiring and extraordinary jobs in this illustrated book for kids! Why not become a cat behaviourist? Or a rollercoaster engineer? How about a coral reef gardener? Find..

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Get To Know: Philosophy: A Fun, Visual Guide to the Key Questions and Big Ideas

Wrap your head around the tricky topic of philosophy - what it covers, why it's important, and who the big philosophers are! Understand the fundamentals of philosophy with this jam-packed guide. ..

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Guinness World Records 2024

This year's edition compiles the very best of the thousands of new records approved over the past year. And with lockdowns and quarantines gradually becoming a distant memory for much of the world, th..

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If the World Were 100 People

A thought-provoking introduction for children to the people who live on our planet. There are almost 8 billion humans living on Earth, but it's tricky to picture so many people! So instead, let's..

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Inside Story: How the News Works

News is everywhere! But do we understand how it really works? Inside Story: How the News Works is a no-nonsense guide for 8-12 year olds that gives the fascinating inside story on this ever-relevant t..

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Kahoot! Quiz Time Earth: Test Yourself Challenge Your Friends

A colourful quiz book packed with questions based on core science and biology themes to help children learn by challenging themselves, friends, and family More than 250 trivia questions for curio..

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Knowledge Encyclopedia: The World as You've Never Seen it Before

The fully updated edition of DK's bestselling Knowledge Encyclopedia Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet. This fully updated t..

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Lonely Planet Kids A Time to Celebrate

A follow-up to A Place Called Home, this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book explores and celebrates different people, places, cultures and traditions from across the world. Featuring eight fes..

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Look Inside Our World Board Book

What is the earth made of and what goes on beneath the surface? This non-fiction lift-the-flap book features bold illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift. An ..

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Lore of the Stars: Folklore and Wisdom from the Skies Above: Volume 3

Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond. Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellat..

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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year captures the magic of the celebration by exploring how Ling and her family enjoy the biggest Chinese festival of the year. The new year festival lasts for 15 days full of preparation, c..

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Migrants

Migrants provides an easy-to-understand explanation for children of what migration is, its causes and consequences. Topics Covered Include: . Humanity was nomadic for 99% of its existence . Sedenta..

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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things: For Little Learners Who Want to Know Everything

A bumper book for little learners that's bursting with facts about the world around them This exciting introduction to the world is brimming with facts about our planet and the incredible people ..

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My First Journey Around Planet Earth: Explore the planet with giant flaps and peep-through holes

With giant fold-out pages, peep-through holes and flaps, My First Journey Around Planet Earth is a wonderful introduction to Earth's ecosystems - from grasslands to rainforests. Simple facts and ..

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Nomads: Life on the Move

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 beautif..

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Philosophy for Everyone: Understand How Philosophers Have Helped Us to Tackle the Big Mysteries of Life

Understand how philosophers have helped us to tackle the big mysteries of life - from why we are here to how we know if something is really true. This step-by-step journey introduces the most inf..

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Size Wise: From Colossal Squids to Snowflakes, a Life-Sized Look at Nature

Discover some of the biggest and smallest things in the natural world. This book explores the wonders of nature with awe-inspiring, realistic illustrations at life-size. Across each fascinating s..

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Songlines: First Knowledges for younger readers

How do you find your way around, get your food and drink, connect with your friends and family? How do you know the right and safe way to do things, or how to make things? Before the white people ca..

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Terry Denton's Really Truly Amazing Guide to Everything

Sure to engage anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 (and beyond), this is a funny, fascinating whistle-stop tour of the history and science of the universe, life on Earth, the ins and outs of biology, geog..

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The (Young) Antiracist's Workbook: Questions for Changemakers

Kids 12 and up can reflect on their understanding of race and discover ways to work toward a better future in this prompted journal from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antira..

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The Big Book of Useless Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Facts You Won't Be Taught in School

Heard about the lizard that shoots blood from its eyes? Or the ancient Romans who used wee as mouthwash? Did you know that going on a roller-coaster can cure kidney stones? In this compendium of obscu..

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The Children's Illustrated Bible

Made for children and families alike, this beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive and enjoyable retelling of the Bible's stories. A beautifully illustrated children's Bible for families ..

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The Children's Pocket Bible

A beautifully illustrated retelling of the Bible for children and families A beautifully illustrated children's Bible for families to enjoy together. This collection of influential and inspi..

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The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore

A boldly illustrated book for middle grade readers exploring superstitions from around the world Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or avoid black cats? Dive in and learn abou..

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The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopaedia of Planet Earth: 200 Flaps to Explore!

Learn everything you need to know about Planet Earth in this incredible interactive encyclopedia. Explore more than 200 flaps - and even more natural history facts - in this book that is jam-pack..

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The Lucky Red Envelope: A lift-the-flap Lunar New Year Celebration

Get ready for Lunar New Year, following a little girl and her family as they get ready for and celebrate the Lunar New Year festival. With non-fiction information about the significance of certain rit..

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This Is Our World: Celebrate With Us!

Meet children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow. This Is Our World - Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie..

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Up and Down

Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world. Read one way, Up an..

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We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition

A stunning children's book celebrating everything Palestinian! From culture and food, to music and literature, We Are Palestinian is a celebration of Palestinian heritage. Brought to life by awar..

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Welcome to the Mysteryverse

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What is War?

What is War? is a book designed to offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing about war and conflict. Why do countries or different ideological groups fight?What are the k..

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