Belinda Gallagher

Mini Encyclopedia Body is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the human anatomy. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and amazing fact panels to explain everything from the workings of the brain to medicine and health. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. The ultimate body book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Body is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at late-elementary and middle school levels. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Body: # Body structure: Anatomy, DNA and Skin # Musculoskeletal system: The skeleton, Joints and Muscles # Nervous system: Central nervous system, The brain and Motor nerves # Circulatory system: Circulation, The heart, Veins and Blood groups # Immune system: Antibodies, Allergies and Vaccination # Respiratory system: The lungs, Breathing, Coughing and hiccups # Digestive and urinary systems: Teeth and gums, The liver and The kidneys # Hormones and metabolism: The menstrual cycle, Reproduction and Temperature # Health and disease: Diet, Viruses and Therapies Amazing facts for kids to learn include: # The reproductive system is the only system that can be removed without threatening life. # In a fully grown adult, the digestive tract is about 7 m long. # Most plants can make 20 amino acids, but humans can only make 11. Authors: John Farndon, Nicki Lampon Pages: 384 Age: 8+ Dimensions: 5 X 6.5 Format: Paperback with graining, curved corners and neon ink ISBN: 9781782094449

Body

The simple retellings in this series provide enchanting introductions to favourite characters - children will love finding out whether Little Red Riding Hood will get the better of the wolf, and what happens when a prince climbs into Rapunzel's tower.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

For centuries, the myth of the vampire has intrigued mortal minds. A creature so loathsome, but at the same time so alluring, has inspired literature throughout the ages. This collection contains stories and extracts by established masters of horror such as Bram Stoker, M.R. James and Sheridan Le Fanu.

Classic Tales of Vampires and Shapeshifters

Lifting the lid on the lives and times of seven historical figures, including Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc and Charles Darwin, this book provides an alternative look at history.

Historical Heroes

John Farndon

Explore our extreme planet with these guides. Action-packed text, astounding facts, thrilling photography and dynamic design concepts with inform and enthrall.

Incredible Science

Classic Treasury Fairy Tales is a beautifully illustrated fairy tales book for kids aged 7-10 years. Packed with classic fairy tales and short stories for kids to enjoy again and again, inspiring a love of fables. # Beautiful illustrations draw in children, encouraging them to want to read the story and find out more. # With 384 pages of stories, all kids will find tales to interest them. # Ideal for shared bedtime reading with your child and independent readers to enjoy alone. Synopsis - Product details Classic Treasury Fairy Tales contains famous fairy tales by renowned storytellers such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, with imaginative artwork on every page. Kids will learn traditional morals by entering a timeless world of daring deeds, where gallant heroes fight evil villains and good conquers evil. Chapters and stories inside Classic Treasury Fairy Tales: # Witches and Warlocks chapter includes The Wicked Witch of the West, adapted from The Wonderful Wizard Oz by L Frank Baum # Daring Deeds chapter includes The History of Jack the Giant-Killer, from Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book # Monsters and Mischief chapter includes The Ogre of Rashomon, from Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki # Tricks and Mishaps chapter includes The Devil and his Grandmother by the Brothers Grimm # Bad Beasties chapter includes Beauty and the Beast, from Europa's Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs An extract from The Devil and his Grandmother: But the dragon was no other than the Devil. He gave them a small whip and said, "Whip with it and crack it, and then as much gold will spring up round about as you can wish for. Then you can live like great lords, keep horses, and drive your carriages, but when the s

Classic Fairytales

Miles Kelly

Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this series brings together charming tales that children will enjoy. Each story takes approximately 10 minutes to read.

Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories

Sleeping Beauty and Other Stories

This title is a collection of favourite nursery rhymes, first poems and fairytales. Beautifully illustrated and a host of best-loved characters will delight and entertain readers.

Three Little Kittens and Friends

Camilla De la Bédoyère

"Volcanic rock is so hot, it makes mud boil! A supercell storm can transform into violently rotating wind! Acidic water causes giant sinkholes! At the mercy of natural forces, the landscape of our planet is constantly changing. Are you ready to...explore the extremes" --Back cover.

Active Earth

Little Bo-Peep and Friends

Claire Phillip

'Convertibles' is a series of very large format story books that open up into a three metre road along which they can steer their toys as they read the story. Afterwards the whole book can be transformed into a toy in which a child can sit

Fire Engine

The Brave Tin Soldier and Other Stories

The Giant Roc and Other Stories

Great Inventions

This title provides children with masses of knowledge in the shape of 1000 numbered facts. It covers five subjects: Earth & space, prehistoric life, animals, history and science.

Over 1000 Fantastic Facts

Wonderful Words: At Home! is packed with lots of bright illustrations and labels to help your little one explore familiar objects around the house, room by room. Words are grouped into categories to improve your toddler's vocabulary and encourage discussion Questions help you to explore numbers, colours and shapes with your child A colourful wall poster gives you a fun 5-minute word recap whenever you need it

C48HB Wonderful Words: at Home!

Mini Encyclopedia Box Set is a great-value collection of 8 mini children's encyclopedia books for kids aged 8+. These compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedias use clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain loads of key ideas. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. A great-value children's encyclopedia book collection, Mini Encyclopedia Box Set is the ultimate resource for school projects and homework at late-elementary and middle school stages. Books included in Mini Encyclopedia Box Set: # Mini Encyclopedia Birds # Mini Encyclopedia Body # Mini Encyclopedia Bugs # Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life # Mini Encyclopedia Oceans # Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils # Mini Encyclopedia Science # Mini Encyclopedia Space Author: Philip Steele, John Farndon, Nicki Lampon, Chris and Helen Pellant Consultant: Steve Parker (Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life) Pages: 3072 Age: 8+ Dimensions: Paperbacks 6.75 x 9.75 Format: 8 paperbacks with graining, curved corners and neon ink & card presentation box ISBN: 9781782097358

Mini Encyclopedia

This title encourages young readers to observe the wildlife hat they may encounter in their own gardens. As well as animals, there are sections on flowers and trees. Fact files for every species provide key identification tips, and are accompanied by labelled illustrations, photos and vital statistics.

British Garden Life Handbook

Myths and Legends retells some of the most fantastic stories and folk tales from around the world. From the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece to the legend of the Knights of King Arthur, the stories in Myths and Legends abound with strange and wonderful happenings. Accompanied by stunning illustrations throughout, young and old will be spellbound by the adventures of heroes, monsters, dragons and giants . . . Mythical monsters and legendary heroes have fascinated people for thousands of years. No one will ever know for sure if the terrible Minotaur ever exited or if the ancient Greeks really did destroy the city of Troy with a huge, wooden horse. Perhaps the people within Myths and Legends really did exist, but over many, many years the stories surrounding them have become more and more outrageous until the true facts have all but disappeared. Whether true or untrue, Myths and Legends retells magical tales of fantastic feats and events that will captivate all who read them.

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