Dorling Kindersley Under Your Feet. Soil, Sand and Other Stuff Stroud Jackie, Redmile-Gordon Marc

From coding languages and hardware to cyberbullying and gaming, this comprehensive homework helper for kids and parents covers the essentials of computer science • This unique visual study guide examines the technical aspects of computers, such as how they function, the latest digital devices and software, and how the Internet works. It also builds the confidence of parents and kids when facing challenges such as staying safe online, digital etiquette, and how to navigate the potential pitfalls of social media • Help Your Kids with Computer Science supports the Key Stage 1 to 5 curriculum in the UK, including GCSE and A-level Computer Science, and beyond. Jargon-free language helps to explain difficult and potentially dread-inducing homework such as hacking, ""big data"" and malware, while colourful graphics help make learning about the world of computer science exciting

This exciting activity book for kids has over 250 ideas to keep them entertained and screen-free! Includes everything you need to play checkers, chess, and more! Way more • Whether it's a rainy day or a sunny afternoon, you'll find plenty to make, play, and do. There's something in it for everyone. A good balance of creative and outdoor activities in one huge illustrated guide with board games included • With everything from writing a story to creating your own obstacle course or making paper aeroplanes to recycling, you'll be hard-pressed to find a child who can't find something to enjoy in this kids book. Packed with fun facts and rainy (or not so rainy) day activities, it's the perfect boredom buster for screen-free, on-the-go entertainment, nurturing children's natural curiosity and imagination

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery • Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs • This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures • This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! • Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them

Celebrating a tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, this book tells the stories of the most famous mountaineers in history and explores the climbs that they conquered • Mountaineers is filled with stirring tales of adventure and intriguing characters, from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest base camp in 1924, to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took 10 iron bedsteads up Alaska's Malaspina glacier. It chronicles the stories of the pioneers who first conquered the heights of this planet, from Otzi the Iceman to Edmund Hillary, important scientific discoveries that were made along the way, and accounts of great bravery, fellowship, altruism, and humour in the face of adversity

Этот наглядный справочник познакомит вас со всеми разделами английского языка, благодаря чему вы будете готовы помочь своим детям справиться с самыми сложными предметами • Уникальное учебное пособие Кэрол Вордерман побуждает родителей и детей работать вместе как команда, чтобы понимать и использовать все аспекты английского языка, включая грамматику, пунктуацию и орфографию. Это последнее издание из серии бестселлеров "Помоги своим детям" сочетает в себе картинки, схемы, инструкции и примеры, чтобы охватить компоненты школьной программы, одновременно укрепляя знания, повышая уверенность и способствуя пониманию • С вашей поддержкой дети смогут справиться с трудностями, связанными с английским языком, что сделает их спокойными, уверенными в себе и готовыми к экзаменам

"История магии, колдовства и оккультизма" • Посмотрите, как история колдовства, магии и суеверий оживает с помощью этой захватывающей книги о сверхъестественном! • От алхимии и современной викки до язычества и шаманизма - эта очаровательная книга отправит вас в мистическое путешествие, которое оставит вас очарованными. Это идеальное введение в магию и оккультизм! • Эта незаменимая книга о колдовстве исследует обычное человеческое увлечение заклинаниями, суевериями и сверхъестественным. Она предоставляет вам сбалансированный и непредвзятый отчет обо всем - от японского фольклора и индийского колдовства до различий между черной и белой магией и развеивания мифов, таких как те, что окружают куклу вуду и спиритический сеанс • Книга на английском языке

Meet the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that are all around, but too small for us to see. Learn how they keep us and our world running • What do a squid that glows, fungus that grows, and tiny creatures in the soil under your toes all have in common? They're all part of the world of microbiology! In this awesome book for kids, scientist Steve Mould reveals fun and fascinating facts about bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes. The Bacteria Book explores why we need bacteria, and introduces readers to its microbial mates - viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa • Bacteria are the most important living organisms on Earth, and 99 per cent of them are helpful, not harmful. Without bacteria, we wouldn't have bread or cheese, and our bodies wouldn't be able to work how we need them to

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas • The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Earth is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences • Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school's Key Stage 1 curriculum, from Earth's inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for a round-the-world adventure! Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet

A fun-filled book to teach children all about the inner-workings of the body! • Your body is awe-inspiring, amazing and miraculous. Your heart pumps blood all around your body to keep you alive and carry you around every single day. It keeps you alive and carries you around every day. But how much do you really know about what's going on beneath the surface? Jump on board as DK takes you on a fun-filled journey under your skin, through your insides, and back in time to explore milestones in medicine and the latest scientific discoveries about the human body. Are you coming? • Dive deep into the pages of this incredible human body book to discover • -Each page has engaging photographs and artworks with accessible text ideal for 7-9 year olds • -Split into structured chapters comprising What makes Me Me?, Your Insides, On The Surface, and Healthy Humans • -Includes simple cross-sections, fun human body characters, fascinating close-up photography, and timelines of medical subjects • -Assumes no previous knowledge about the human body and encourages a life-long fascination with biology, medicine, and science • -Real-world photographs combined with diagrams and playful character illustrations to engage young scientists • Jam-packed full of disgusting and delightful facts, this book contains the amazing answers to every question you've ever had on the human body and more! If you've ever wondered why snot is green, how many bones are inside the body, or even why the Ancient Romans used their wee to try and whiten their teeth, then this is the book for you! • Filled with bite-sized chunks of information, The Body Book covers everything from the brain, skull, and mental health, through to how your body protects itself and how surgery has evolved through the ages

Use your star sign to reach your goals and transform your everyday life! • Understand yourself, learn how to make decisions according to your star sign and advice on managing big life events through the ancient art of astrology. This spiritual and self-improvement book uses the principles of astrology to guide you to self-enrichment • Astrology is your essential guide to making the most of all life's challenges and opportunities. In an accessible, down-to-earth style, acclaimed astrologer Carole Taylor shows you how to cast and read your own birth chart and interpret the positions of the zodiac signs, sun, moon, and other planets. You'll learn how to better understand yourself and your place in the world around you • The book of star lore features fascinating case studies and beautiful, inspiring illustrations throughout and offers psychological insights, and then pinpoints ways you can use it as a form of self-help

Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas • How well do you know your body? What happens under your skin? Where exactly is your stomach? What does your liver do? How can ears help your balance? The Body Atlas answers all these questions and many more • This unique visual guide approaches a body as if it were a map, divided into "continents" (such as parts of the body) and "countries" (such as organs). You can see inside your body and examine it region by region - for example, the head and neck or the upper torso. These regions enclose vital structures, such as the brain, lungs, and heart, just as continents contain countries. Body systems such as the circulatory system (blood) and nervous system, link the body regions just like mountains and rivers range across countries