This is a fantastic new edition of this bright & lively encyclopedia introducing young readers to the wonders of the past Filled with historical information from the first people farmers cities & civilisations all the way to the World Wars & the modern day this book answers such questions as ' What were the pyramids for?'; ' Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; & ' When was the World Wide Web invented?' Simple text amazing photographs detailed illustrations & a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand ...

This is an excellent reference for school projects All major topics are explored It

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This fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea covers subjects including coral reefs whales & dolphins undersea exploration & environmental threats With internet links to exciting websites including a virtual tour of the seabed & downloadable images of weird & wonderful sea creatures easy-to-read text & superb photographs ...

This is a fantastic new edition of this bright & lively encyclopedia introducing young readers to the wonders of the human body Filled with information on the brain respiration circulation & the senses this book answers such questions as ' Where does your food go?' ' How many bones are there in your body?' & ' What are eyelashes for?' Simple text amazing photographs detailed illustrations & a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand ...

Find out facts about the incredible world of creepy crawlies in this first children's book about bugs Discover why bees make honey how ants work as a team & how some beetles actually glow in the dark! Then see what insects eat & how they help to keep our planet healthy First Facts Bugs introduces children to the pleasures of reading with simple text short entries & clear detailed photos It is bursting with answers to the questions inquisitive kids ask How many legs does a millipede have What do dung beetles eat Why do spiders build webs? Fun & educational First Facts Bugs is perfect for home reading & is a valuable aid for both parents & teachers It's a great way to introduce young readers to the exciting world around them! ...

First Facts Seasons introduces children to the world of reading with lively illustrations & simple text to help build confidence & development Bursting with fun facts & figures that will guide your child through each of the four seasons they will love flicking through & learning as they go From spring lambs to autumn leaves questions about each magical season is answered Fun & educational these books are perfect for home-reading where children can indulge in their interests
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David Baldacci's First Family is the fourth gripping New York Times bestseller in the King & Maxwell series When she turned the page & her gaze flickered over the date on top it was as though the lightning outside had somehow grounded right into her A billion volts of pain a shriek of anguish you could actually see & feel as it pierced her Camp David USA A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations The First Lady enlists the services of Sean King & Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely But she & King share a past Years ago he saved her then senator husband from political disaster & this may not be all that passed between them With Michelle still battling her own demons the two are pushed to the limit with forces aligned on all sides against them
- & the line between friend & foe impossible to define or defend David Baldacci's smash-hit series continues with The Sixth Man & King & Maxwell
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A gentle nurturing guide for new mothers filled with encouraging & essential advice for the early postpartum weeks 224 pages Ou Heng ...

This is an introduction to commonly used French words & phrases around the home with 500 lively photographs It features exciting photographs of friendly children & toys getting up eating meals dressing up & playing games all around the home that will help first learners to pick up simple conversational French Key words on every page are highlighted & translated in vocabulary panels Interactive questions & reward certificates make learning French fun & build up confidence Tips on pronunciation & a teaching guide provide essential back-up information for grown-up helpers This accessible book will give kids a great head start when they begin language lessons at school Pictures of children just like them will immediately capture their interest Sentences on each page appear in both French & English to help the young reader understand At the end of every section is a question-&-answer game with a puzzle to solve that will give the child a real sense of achievement A dictionary at the back of the book lists all the key words & explains how they are pronounced while certificates further encourage success ...

Autumn has finally arrived in the small town of Bascom North Carolina heralded by a strange old man appearing with a beaten-up suitcase He has stories to tell stories that could change the lives of the Waverley women forever But the Waverleys have enough trouble on their hands Quiet Claire Waverley has started a successful new venture Waverley's Candies but it's nothing like she thought it would be & it's slowly taking over her life Claire's wild sister Sydney still trying to leave her past behind is about to combust with her desire for another new beginning & Sydney's fifteen-year-old daughter Bay has given her heart away to the wrong boy & can't get it back From the author of the New York Times bestselling sensation GARDEN SPELLS FIRST FROST is magical & atmospheric taking readers back into the lives of the gifted Waverley women
- back to their strange garden & temperamental apple tree back to their house with a personality of its own back to the men who love them fiercely
- proving that a happily-ever-after is never the real ending to a story It's where the real story begins

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