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the magnificent book of rocks and minerals

The Magnificent Book of Rocks and Minerals

Non-fiction

Delve into the fabric of the planet to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.

See the watermelon colours of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations.

Find out how the powerful forces that power our planet forge these incredible natural creations, why they are such vivid colours, and why some are so rare. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.

Stunning illustrations – vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life.

36 different rocks and minerals – learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite.

Hundreds of dip-in facts – captivating and educational for budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.

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my first ocean atlas

My First Ocean Atlas

Non-fiction

Take a trip to some of the most fascinating ocean habitats, from sun-filled kelp forests, through icy polar waters, to dark ocean depths. Be dazzled by brightly colored coral reef fish and spot the fierce-looking moray eel. Wonder at the glowing creatures that live in total darkness at the bottom of the ocean. Peer into tide pools to see a whole world in miniature. And meet the sharks—if you dare! Enjoy penguins splashing and diving, dinner time in food-rich coastal waters, and the strange creatures that live in around mysterious smoking chimneys. Filled with bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, fascinating information, and an interactive “Spot It” game, My First Oceans Atlas will thrill animal-lovers and aspiring marine biologists alike.

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escape the medieval castle

Escape the Medieval Castle

Non-fiction

BEWARE! You’ve been imprisoned in a medieval castle and may be trapped forever! Can you escape the fortress walls?

It is 1389, and you are locked in a tower of a medieval castle. The door is guarded. The castle bustles with nobles, servants, craftspeople and entertainers. But it is also a mighty fortress fiercely defended by soldiers. The castle’s massive walls protect it from enemy attack, while inside there is a maze of dark passageways.

Stay calm, use your wits and consult the heraldic wheel on the front cover. If you follow the clues, solve the riddles and decode the puzzles, you will make your escape!

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the extraordinary book that invents itself

The Extraordinary Book that Invents Itself

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Non-fiction

A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into 30 incredible inventions.

The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself turns itself into rockets, code-breakers, bionic hands, balancing acrobats, demolition balls, constellation viewers and many more ingenious human inventions.

Each invention is introduced very simply, with the scientific and engineering principles behind it, and all the templates, tips and instructions to create it yourself.

A pull-out Inventors Handbook includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clever hacks to help every young inventor achieve success.

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The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy

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Non-fiction

The Extraordinary Book that Makes You Feel Happy is for every child, with a host of projects, ideas and activities to help them to feel positive, confident, focused, calm, relaxed, inclusive and included. The activities help young children to build resilience to big, overwhelming feelings and to feel connected to themselves and to others.

A project to cut out and make on every page, and a special pocket to collect them in. MAKE breathing wands, fidget spinners, art projects and more! PLAY games with your family and friends, and go on a nature scavenger hunt. TRY yoga poses and breathing exercises. Move, dance, wiggle and shake! CONNECT with a thank you card and keep a feelings journal. SAVE your projects in a special pocket at the back of the book. Take them out to create, imagine and smile again and again!

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the magnificent book of treasures ancient rome

The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

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Non-fiction

This superb book takes you into the world of the Ancient Romans through the artefacts left behind and shines a light on some of the most fascinating mysteries of the time by focusing on historical sourcework. Every double page features an object from history.

Each fact file gives today’s location of the artefact and a size guide for reference. A hand-drawn map with picture symbols at the back of the book is also useful as it shows where these objects were found and allows the reader to understand how the items are connected. Moreover, the text is written in short sentences organised by bullet points means that it’s easy to digest the information being presented. The illustrations are excellent and, given that there aren’t any photos in this book, they provide a detailed view of the objects.

A recommendable non-fiction book covering a comprehensive range of areas likely to come up in a KS2 history topic on Ancient Rome.

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The Magnificent Book of Treasures Ancient Egypt

The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt

Non-fiction

This superb book takes you into the world of the Ancient Egyptians through the artefacts left behind and shines a light on some of the most fascinating mysteries of the time by focusing on historical coursework

Every double page features an object from history (themed around topics such as daily life, royalty, beliefs, farming, and famous objects such as Tutankhamun’s mask) with text split into bullet points, a fact file about the relics shown and stunning artwork showing the different artefacts in detail.

A recommendable non-fiction book covering a comprehensive range of areas likely to come up in a KS2 history topic on Ancient Egypt.

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