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Harry Potter – A Journey Through A History of Magic
An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry’s Hogwarts – packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library.
This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher’s Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists.
The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan. Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic.
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Amazing, Weird, Mind-blowing Facts for Curious Minds: Perfect for Christmas stockings!
Educational sensation TheDadLab presents an amazing collection of over 300 mind-blowing facts plus eight activities – perfect for Christmas stockings!
Did you know?
· Giraffes can’t swim, but kangaroos are surprisingly good at it!
· All watermelons have an even number of stripes
· Honey we can eat today has been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs!
· Every odd number contains the letter ‘e’
· If you were at Point Nemo in the ocean, you’d be closer to astronauts in space than anyone on Earth!Nothing beats discovering something new, especially when it’s as surprising as the fact that you are hurtling through space at the speed of 107,000 kilometres per hour at this very moment!
Educational sensation Sergei Urban from TheDadLab shares the most curious facts to blow your mind, from real-life super-animals and flying cars to robot rock bands and golf on the moon. Find out for yourself just how incredible, strange and mind-boggling our universe really is with experiments and activities to wow your friends and stagger your family with too!
Find Sergei and join his millions of followers @thedadlab on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, and on his website at www.thedadlab.com.
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How to Write for University: Academic Writing for Success (Smarter Study Skills)
Undertaking a writing project for assessment can be a challenging prospect for students of all disciplines and especially those new to academic writing in higher education. The unique 12-step approach in this book leads students through the different stages that apply to any form of academic writing – gathering relevant information, processing that information through effective planning, creating the text and developing writing for future assignments including exam writing. The authors follow their tried-and-tested Smarter Student series approach to deliver timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from teaching and assessing students’ writing.
How to write for university – academic writing for success is an invaluable tutorial and reference for any student approaching university writing assignments.
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Official Harry Potter Advent Calendar: Official Advent Calendar
Countdown to Christmas in this gorgeous advent calendar featuring enchanting illustrations inspired by the Harry Potter films.
Have a magical Christmas with Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and all your other favourite characters from the Wizarding World in this official Harry Potter advent calendar.
This gorgeous illustrated book unfolds to reveal 24 pockets – each with its own holiday surprise inside! From mini books and stickers to colouring sheets and holiday cards, there’s something for everyone.
- Return to Hogwarts with this advent calendar inspired by the films
- The perfect gift for kids, collectors and Harry Potter fans of all ages!
- Includes mini books, stickers and more, for hours of fun.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Strategy Guide Book: Full Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, DLC and Expansion Guide
Welcome to the ultimate guide to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! This guide contains everything you need to know to master the game, from walkthroughs for the main story and side quests to tips and tricks for exploring the vast world of Hyrule.
Whether you’re a seasoned Zelda player or you’re new to the series, this guide will help you get the most out of Breath of the Wild. We’ll cover everything from the basics of combat and cooking to the most obscure secrets hidden in the game.
We’ll also provide you with comprehensive guides to the DLC and Expansion Pass, so you can experience all that Breath of the Wild has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for help getting started or you just want to learn more about the game, this guide has you covered. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring today!
Here are some of the features of the guide:
- Walkthroughs: Complete walkthroughs for the main story and all side quests, including step-by-step instructions and screenshots.
- Tips and tricks: Expert advice on everything from combat and cooking to exploring and finding secrets.
- DLC and Expansion Pass guides: Comprehensive guides to all the content included in the DLC and Expansion Pass.
- Maps: Detailed maps of Hyrule, including locations of shrines, Korok seeds, and other important points of interest.
- And much more!
Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore completionist, this guide book has everything you need to master The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
So what are you waiting for? Start your adventure today!
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Computer Coding for Kids: A unique step-by-step visual guide, from binary code to building games
Don’t just play computer games – help children build them with your own home computer!
Calling all coders, this is a straightforward, visual guide to helping kids understand the basics of computer coding using Scratch and Python coding languages. Essential coding concepts like scripts, variables, and strings are explained using build-along projects and games.
Kids can create online games to play like Monkey Mayhem and Bubble Blaster, draw mazes and shapes, build animations, and more using the step-by-step examples to follow and customize. Seven projects let kids (and their parents) practice the skills as they are learning in each section of the book. Kids get instant results, even when completely new to coding.
Packed with visual examples, expert tips, a glossary of key terms, and extras such as profiles of famous coders, Help Your Kids with Computer Coding lays a hands-on foundation for computer programming, so adults and kids can learn together.
Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK’s computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.
User note: At home, all you need is a desktop or laptop with Adobe 10.2 or later, and an internet connection to download Scratch 2.0 and Python 3. Coding with Scratch can be done without download on https: //scratch.mit.edu.
Series Overview: DK’s bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.
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Computer Coding Python Games for Kids
With a 27% YOY growth rate, Python has had the most growth of any coding language globally and is the most popular coding language; it is the number 1 coding language in the UK (Source: Stack Overflow Data, 2017)Read more
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Computer Coding Projects for Kids: A unique step-by-step visual guide, from binary code to building games
Python for beginners – you’ll learn how to build amazing graphics, fun games, and useful apps using Python, an easy yet powerful free programming language available for download.
A perfect introduction to Python coding for kids ages 10 and over who are ready to take the next step after Scratch – all they need is a desktop or laptop, and an internet connection to download Python 3.
Using fun graphics and easy-to-follow instructions, this straightforward, visual guide shows young learners how to build their own computer projects using Python. Step-by-step instructions teach essential coding basics like loops and conditionals, and outline 14 fun and exciting projects. Included is a script that cracks secret codes, a quiz to challenge family and friends, a matching game, and more.
When they feel more confident, kids can think creatively and use the tips and tricks provided to personalise and adapt each project. The simple, logical steps are fully illustrated with fun pixel art and build on the basics of coding. Kids will eventually have the skills to build whatever kind of project they can dream up – the only limit is your imagination!
Create, Remix And Customise!
Create crazy games, crack fiendish codes, and compose crafty quizzes with this amazing collection of Python projects. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, Computer Coding Python Projects for Kids has everything enthusiastic coders need.
Follow the simple steps to learn how to write code in this popular programming language and improve your programming skills, while you learn to create, remix, and customise your own projects.
The material in this educational book is example based and the colours and humour keep children engaged while they learn to code. If your child is ready for the next step after mastering Scratch, this is the book to get!
Inside this guide, you will learn about:
– Starting with Python and first steps
– Creating cool graphics and playful apps
– Getting acquainted with games in PythonSupporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK’s computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Computer Coding Python Projects for Kids is the next in an awesome coding book series for kids. Add Computer Coding Projects for Kids in Scratch 3.0 and Computer Coding Games for Kids in Scratch 3.0 to your collection.
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Weird Sea: Zombie Starfish, Underwater Aliens and Other Strange Tales of the Ocean
‘From the supernatural to the sublime, Weird Sea really is the weirdest of world tours and it is BRILLIANT!’ The Little Literacy Society
What does the sea make you think of? Crashing waves, crumbling sandcastles . . . maybe a squawking seagull or two? Well, how about . . .
Ghost ships! Mega sharks! The Bermuda triangle! Zombie starfish! Psychic sea serpents! And don’t even get us started on something called the Hot Tub of Despair . . .
You see, the sea is actually weird. Really weird. Not only is it full of amazing creatures and mini monsters, some of the world’s most mind-blowing myths and legends revolve around the sea too.
So what are you waiting for? Come with our wonderful narrator, Shrimpy, and dive into some of the incredible secrets of our weird, wonderful and totally wild oceans.
Filled with brilliant facts and myths as well as hilarious illustrations in beautiful full colour, Weird Sea is the perfect gift for little explorers who can’t wait to tell you DID YOU KNOW? and is the perfect antidote to boring kids non-fiction.
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Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects (The QuestKids – In Easy Steps)
First, Coding with micro:bit introduces you to the hardware and software features of the BBC micro:bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit version 2. You’ll learn new skills such as how to code your micro:bit to play music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light.
- Getting started: This section gives you a tour of the micro:bit and gets you started with coding your first program.
- Basics: Here, you’ll learn to display images and text on the micro:bit’s LED grid.
- Inputs:: This section shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro:bit, like the buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor.
Once you’ve mastered these skills, the book guides you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple interactive games, and even an alarm system!
- The 99 game: This first project is a game of chance that involves throwing the micro:bit among a group of people. You’ll learn more about coding, like using variables and control flow techniques.
- Heads or tails: In this project, you’ll use the LED grid and accelerometer to create a “coin toss” generator that detects when you flip your micro:bit, and displays heads or tails.
- Steady hand game: This game challenges you to hold your micro:bit in your hand as long as you can without wobbling. You’ll also learn more about the micro:bit’s abilities and other fundamental coding techniques.
- Temperature display: Here, you’ll use the micro:bit’s built-in temperature sensor to detect the temperature and scroll it across the LED grid.
- LED control: In this project, you’ll learn how to wire up an external LED and control it with code. This exercise teaches you about using the micro:bit with other components so you can build even bigger projects.
- Trespasser alarm: By connecting a speaker to your micro:bit, you’ll create an alarm system that detects when someone has broken into your room and alerts you by playing a tune.
- Fortune teller: This project ramps up the coding complexity, showing you how to program your micro:bit to tell your fortune just like a Magic 8-Ball!
- Compass: Here, you’ll turn the micro:bit into a real working compass using its built-in magnetometer.
- Radio communication: In this project you’ll use two micro:bits to send and receive radio messages.
- Bag alarm: Using your radio skills from the previous project combined with the accelerometer, you’ll build a bag alarm with two micro:bits. The first micro:bit stays inside your bag and alerts a second micro:bit in your pocket if someone tries to steal your bag.
Each project has been designed to work with both versions of the micro:bit.
You’ll find “Try This” sections that suggest other ways for you to try out your new knowledge. These ideas will inspire you to build your own projects with the micro:bit.
So whether you’re a coding newbie, or you think you know it all, grab your micro:bit and let’s get coding!
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Cat Family Christmas Lift-the-Flap Puzzle: Count down to Christmas: 12 flaps: 76 pieces (Volume 2)
New from the best-selling Cat Family advent books: Lift-the-flap puzzles!
As seen in The Sun: ‘Feline lovers can count down to Christmas.’
- Charming Christmas lift-the-flap puzzle: Count down the last 12 days till Christmas with the cozy Cat Family
- Sturdy gift box contains: 76-piece puzzle with 64 regular pieces and 12 shaped lift-the-flap pieces, plus a 28-page booklet; finished puzzle measures 33 × 33 cm / 13 × 13 in.
- 12 flaps to open: On the completed puzzle, lift a flap each day to reveal sweet holiday scenes
- Includes story and activity booklet: Read the Cat Family story and find ideas for sustainable holiday activities
- Christmastime fun for kids ages 4–7: An activity-packed gift to engage kids in Christmas preparations
Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap puzzle with 12 flaps to open.Piece together the puzzle to create your Cat Family Christmas scene, based on the popular children’s book series. Open the 12 flaps on the shaped pieces to reveal what the Cat Family have been up to as they decorate, bake and prepare the house for the holiday. Every flap leads to a heart-warming miniature scene that will fill you and your family with Christmas cheer.
Infused with the warm nostalgia of a traditional Victorian advent calendar, the puzzle image shows the adorable Cat Family decorating their Christmas tree next to their roaring fireplace, with knitted stockings hung from the evergreen garland–draped mantle.
In the enchantingly illustrated booklet, join the Cat Family as they prepare for Christmas Day, decorating their home, baking treats, writing letters to Santa, making gifts and more. Along the way, find ideas for your own family-friendly holiday activities, such as making your own decorations and gift wrap, and spreading festive cheer in the community.
Make your own holiday just as special as the Cat Family Christmas with this whimsical gift.
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The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions
A highly illustrated and creative scientific guide to the small creatures and natural wonders we find when we take time to open our eyes to the world around us—and ode to the power of quiet observation.
“Inspirational.” Love Reading 4 Kids
“A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious.” Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
“A charming work sure to spark a lifelong habit of looking closely at the natural world.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review
An observologist is someone who makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet.
The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.
But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are.
Facts combine with comics, detailed illustrations, science and funny stories in this unique, warm and fascinating account of the small things all around us. Graphic and comic illustrations with funny talking insects make this a playful and informative book for 7- to 11-year-olds and one to be treasured in the classroom.
Giselle Clarkson has a comics and conservation background. Through her unique sensibility you’ll find that once you start thinking small, there’s no limit to what you can notice—right under your nose.
Reviews of The Observologist
“A carefully curated museum for all ages.” The Sapling
“A magnum opus – Giselle has a great ability to see the world from a child’s perspective.” Radio New Zealand
“The ultimate boredom-buster and a wholesome antidote to the digital world…teaches young readers to embrace curiosity, show patience and care for their environment in unexpected ways.” Books + Publishing
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A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
Perfect for ages 8 to 80!
Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between!
Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?
Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?
Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book – a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between.
And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.
The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere.
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Reviews for A Short History of Nearly Everything:
‘It’s the sort of book I would have devoured as a teenager. It might well turn unsuspecting young readers into scientists.’ Evening Standard
‘I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written’ Sunday Telegraph
‘A thoroughly enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again’ Daily Express
‘The very book I have been looking for most of my life’ Daily Mail
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How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: Break Bad Screen Habits, End Power Struggles, and Transform Your Relationship with Your Kids
Is your child spending too much time playing video games? Or are your children are begging you for screen time and you don’t know how to help them establish healthy tech habits? Are games causing conflict and arguments? Whatever brings you here, I can help.
How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?!
Video games and managing screen time are a modern parenting problem with no blueprint and a rapidly changing landscape. Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former gaming addict, Dr Alok Kanojia – Dr K to his millions of followers – offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set and reinforce healthy boundaries around screens and video games.
From communication strategies and advice on dealing with behavioural issues to the neurological reasons behind why tech is so addictive, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer is essential for parents of children of all ages. Based on Dr K’s own experience with gaming addiction and his neuroscientific and psychiatric expertise, this in an accessible and engaging eight-week, step-by-step program covering how to react when your child becomes irritable, rude, or seemingly directionless around screens and offers insights on dealing with behavioural issues that often accompany game overuse such as ADHD and spectrum disorders.
Written to empower parents with knowledge and practical advice, this guide from the foremost expert on video game psychology provides skills, offers hope and sets out a clear road map to building healthy gaming habits that will equip your child for a fulfilling future.
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The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: An A – Z Book of Tips and Tricks the Official Guides Don’t Teach You
By New York Times bestselling author and Minecraft expert, Megan Miller, a full-color book full of practical advice that boys and girls will refer to again and again!Minecraft is the one game that children, parents, and teaches all agree on. It’s great fun and a wonderful teaching tool. The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters reveals expert tricks of the trade for gamers. This exciting book will cover everything players need to know about mining, farming, building, villagers, the Nether, and more! Young gamers will be surprised at how quickly they can learn hundreds of new tricks and tips!
Want to know where you’ll find the most diamonds or how to protect your villagers at night? This A-Z reference is a quick guide to all the tips you want to know, including:
- How to spawn and kill the Wither boss
- How to rescue a baby zombie villager
- How to make a portal without a diamond pickaxe
- How to make a secret passageway using paintings
A big book of players’ hacks organized in an easy-to-reference encyclopedia format, this book will show readers the ins and outs of the game, how to survive and thrive, and various mods that can improve play. The book is illustrated in full-color throughout, making it easy for new and experienced Minecrafters to build, fight, protect, and survive in their creative worlds.
This is a great, unparalleled guide especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga and games like Terraria and Pokemon GO, ideal for both the young newcomer and the seasoned player. From abandoned mineshafts to mini-games, mods, and zombie sieges,
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Pets: A Can-You-Find-It Book
Celebrate pets with this fun seek-and-find title! Hundreds of objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles featuring your favorite animal friends and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike.Read more
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Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection: The latest updated & revised essential 2022 official guide book box set for the best-selling video game of all time – perfect for…
For the first time, get all the brand-new handbooks together in one set!
With this four-book collection, you’ll have all the tools to enjoy your very best Minecraft journey.
Learn how to stay alive in the Survival Handbook, don your armour and fight battles with the Combat Handbook, ignite your imagination with the Creative Handbook, and become an inventor with the Redstone Handbook. This is the perfect gift for beginners or anyone looking to improve their Minecraft skills.
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Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection: The latest updated & revised essential 2022 official guide book box set for the best-selling video game of all time – perfect for…
For the first time, get all the brand-new handbooks together in one set!
With this four-book collection, you’ll have all the tools to enjoy your very best Minecraft journey.
Learn how to stay alive in the Survival Handbook, don your armour and fight battles with the Combat Handbook, ignite your imagination with the Creative Handbook, and become an inventor with the Redstone Handbook. This is the perfect gift for beginners or anyone looking to improve their Minecraft skills.
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