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I Wonder Why the Wind Blows answers all sorts of tricky and fascinating questions about Planet Earth, such as "How cold is snow?" "How hot are deserts?" and "Where do rivers end?"...
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Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers....
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Discover how a seed grows into an apple. This title explains plant growth in a clear and organized manner. Readers will love watching the transformations take place....
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Written by children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field of literacy, DK READERS capture children's interest and help them learn. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at four graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers....
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"Christian Stories" is part of the "Storyteller" series of illustrated books featuring stories from the world's major religions accompanied by fact boxes providing background and supplementary information on each religion under consideration....
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How can you help save the planet? Using a child-centred approach this series tackles how to avoid creating unnecessary waste and disposing of waste in environmentally acceptable ways. The series focuses on how simple decisions have a knock-on effect for the whole planet....
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Describes the history, culture, and customs of the ancient Maya people....
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The little girl who opens this box will enter the land of enchantment. She will find— A 32-page hardcover illustrated book containing six beloved fairytales: Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Snow White, The Princess and the Pea, and Cinderella.A 24-page soft-cover idea book titled The Princess Handbook. It gives instructions for making Rapunzel hair decorations, shows how to design a Princess and the Pea pillow, features a recipe for baking Snow White cupcakes, and offers many more princess-related ideas. Girls will also find accessories for a princess that include a sparkling tiara, a glass-bead necklace, a magic ring, a bracelet, and more. Little girls love stories of magic—especially when the tale's heroine is a pretty princess. With this treasure box, they can transform themselves into the princess of their dreams....
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Small enough to carry in a pocket, yet big enough to provide all the answers, DK Pockets are mini-sized reference books packed with facts and pictures, and arranged in a clear, logical way. Titles build into a highly collectable series. Information is accessible to make finding out easy and enjoyable. Subject areas cover reference books and dictionaries; history and general interest; sports and hobbies; field guides to plants and wildlife; animals and pets; science and technology....
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Eyewitness Experts: Human Body helps kids become experts on one of the most fascinating topics of all: themselves! With an in-depth look at individual organs and body systems, as well as the cutting-edge techniques used by medical professionals, this pack is perfect for budding doctors and nurses....
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Each book in the enlightening This Is My Faith series features true-life photographs and interviews with a child who talks about his or her faith and discusses its role in the life of the family. Boys and girls speak of the rituals, obligations, and joys that are basic to their religions. The children in these books come from many different cultures and countries around the world, thus reflecting the global nature of humanityÂ’s religious impulse. Photos show children in their daily activities, and with families and friends at religious services and festivals. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. A boy from New Delhi talks about his faith in the one God, Allah, and its sacred scripture, the Koran. He recalls some of the teachings of AllahÂ’s many prophets, including Mohammad....
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This series looks at some of the world's most amazing or unusual animals, with astounding facts, maps and data supporting the science and geography curricula in a highly stimulating way.It looks at animals in relation to their physical environment and the rest of the animal kingdom. It uses 'Trading card' feature boxes acting as graphic organizer to help reinforce key facts. High-interest approach draws in reluctant readers....
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Each book in the enlightening This Is My Faith series features true-life photographs and interviews with a child who talks about his or her faith and discusses its role in the life of the family. Boys and girls speak of the rituals, obligations, and joys that are basic to their religions. The children in these books come from many different cultures and countries around the world, thus reflecting the global nature of humanityÂ’s religious impulse. Photos show children in their daily activities, and with families and friends at religious services and festivals. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. A Jewish child answers questions about the God of Abraham and the Torah, and talks about the solemnity of Yom Kippur, as well as the family festivities connected with holidays including Passover and Hanukkah....
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This series aims to help children develop an understanding of how to care for pets and the needs of different pets. Each book looks at the needs of common pets at different stages of their life-cycles from babies to old age. They take a chronological approach through the differing requirement so of the pets as they grow. Information is provided on the particular animal and the different types that people keep as pets. The books cover the key requirements including the pet's new home, feeding and cleaning....
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Young readers learn how to care for a pet, with expert advice and useful tips.
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Find out how explorer Christopher Columbus survived great danger on the high seas on his voyages to the New World. Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4....
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The DK First Atlas brings each continent and country to life, making geographic concepts easy to understand. Packed with detailed pictorial maps specially designed for young readers, this First Reference title is an invaluable learning tool for home and elementary school....
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Introduces the highest, longest, widest and most unusual landforms in the world with amazing facts.
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Going back in time to examine some of history's most intriguing civilizations, this series investigates different time periods to offer fascinating facts to a young age group. Short, snappy facts about these thrilling historical figures, artifacts, and locations will keep children in awe, while guaranteeing a little learning in the process! With a bright, youthful design and colorful images, this series presents young readers with concise information and a glossary with key words explained to aid in vocabulary development. Explore pyramids, tombs, and amazing mummies, and see why and how they are made in this educational resource that investigates the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians and great pharaohs. ...
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This series aims to help children develop an understanding of how to care for pets and the needs of different pets. Each book looks at the needs of common pets at different stages of their life-cycles from babies to old age. They take a chronological approach through the differing requirement so of the pets as they grow. Information is provided on the particular animal and the different types that people keep as pets. The books cover the key requirements including the pet's new home, feeding and cleaning....
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Young readers learn how to care for a pet, with expert advice and useful tips.
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This series aims to help children develop an understanding of how to care for pets and the needs of different pets. Each book looks at the needs of common pets at different stages of their life-cycles from babies to old age. They take a chronological approach through the differing requirement so of the pets as they grow. Information is provided on the particular animal and the different types that people keep as pets. The books cover the key requirements including the pet's new home, feeding and cleaning....
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This series looks at some of the world's most amazing or unusual animals, with astounding facts, maps and data supporting the science and geography curricula in a highly stimulating way.It looks at animals in relation to their physical environment and the rest of the animal kingdom. It uses 'Trading card' feature boxes acting as graphic organizer to help reinforce key facts. The high-interest approach draws in reluctant readers....
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Going back in time to examine some of history's most intriguing civilizations, this series investigates different time periods to offer fascinating facts to a young age group. Short, snappy facts about these thrilling historical figures, artifacts, and locations will keep children in awe, while guaranteeing a little learning in the process! With a bright, youthful design and colorful images, this series presents young readers with concise information and a glossary with key words explained to aid in vocabulary development. The Roman Empire comes to life for young readers as they probe into the lives of gladiators, peak into the homes of families, and learn about the gods and goddesses that were a central part of Roman lives. ...
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