Education & Reference
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Quantum Computing from Colossus to Qubits: The History, Theory, and Application of a Revolutionary Science
The revolution is here. In breakthrough after breakthrough, pioneering physicists are unlocking a new quantum universe which provides a better representation of reality than our everyday experiences and common sense ever could. The birth of quantum computers – which, like Schrödinger’s famous dead-and-alive cat, rely on entities like electrons existing in a mixture of states – is starting to turn the computing world on its head.
In his fascinating study of this cutting-edge technology (first published as Computing with Quantum Cats and now featuring a new foreword), John Gribbin updates his previous views on the nature of quantum reality, arguing for a universe of many parallel worlds where ‘everything is real’. Looking back to Alan Turing’s work on the Enigma machine and the first electronic computer, Gribbin explains how quantum theory developed to make quantum computers work in practice as well as in principle. He takes us beyond the arena of theoretical physics to explore their practical applications – from machines which learn through ‘intuition’ and trial and error to unhackable laptops and smartphones. And he investigates the potential for this extraordinary science to allow communication faster than light and even teleportation, as we step into a world of infinite possibility.
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First Words Phonics Flashcards for Ages 3-5 (CGP Reception Activity Books and Cards)
Fun and engaging First Words flashcards to support your child’s learning at home. Brilliant extra Phonics practice for children aged 3-5, including those following the Little Wandle programme..
These bright and colourful First Words Flashcards are ideal for helping children aged 3-5 learn to read words using phonics. This pack covers Phase 2 and 3 of phonics, and the cards are colour-coded by difficulty. Each card has the word written normally and the word broken down into individual sounds to help children pronounce them. Every card has a fun image relating to the word, and we’ve included suggestions on how you might like to use the cards, whether you’re looking for independent practice or group games and activities.
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Primary Thesaurus: Illustrated thesaurus for ages 7+ (Collins Primary Dictionaries)
Bag the perfect KS2 thesaurus this Back to School.
This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 7 and over (Key Stage 2) and supports today’s primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers.
A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children’s creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word.
A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word.
Additional word power features on frequently used words encourage children to be more creative in their word choice.
Thematic pages help build vocabulary through carefully selected visually-appealing illustrations.
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SCRABBLE™ Dictionary: The official SCRABBLE™ solver – all playable words 2 – 9 letters in length
An essential resource for all Scrabble enthusiasts.
Stuck on how to decide on what is a valid word in Scrabble?
This edition, in paperback, is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words.Stuck on how to decide on what is a valid word in Scrabble?
This major new edition is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words.Short definitions are given for every main word listed, and have been updated for this new edition, allowing players to check meanings of words without having to consult a second dictionary.
Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players.
©2022 Mattel. SCRABBLE™ and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
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BTEC National Business Revision Flashcards for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance: ideal revision pack for the 2024 and 2025 Unit 3 exams (tutor2u BTEC National Business)
Ideal for all students taking BTEC National Business Unit 3 (Personal and Business Finance). Written by experienced BTEC National Business teachers and examiner. These revision flashcards are split into easily identifiable categories that cover all aspects of the Unit 3 specification. Each card contains a key term, concept or formula with easy-to-follow, concise definitions and additional development points ready for the Unit 3 exam. The following themes are covered: Methods of payment | Types of saving | Providers of financial information and guidance | Break-even analysis | Financial statements | Ratio AnalysisRead more
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My First Words in Chinese: Cantonese with Jyutping (Little Canto Learning)
This large-format book is perfect for introducing new learners and children to their first words in spoken Cantonese. Encourage your child to be bilingual by introducing Cantonese words at an early age, through colourful illustrations and photos that make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn.Over 400 words are written in traditional Chinese, accompanied by the Jyutping pronunciation and English translation. You can scan the QR codes at the back of the book to hear the words spoken by a native speaker, and play the audio whilst you are reading along to help with pronunciation.
Topics include:
- Colours
- Shapes
- Numbers to 100 and beyond
- Seasons
- Months
- Days of the week
- Time
- Weather
- Nature
- Solar system
- Parts of the body
- Feelings
- Relatives and family tree
- Animals
- Insects
- Ocean life
- Vehicles
- Sea & air transport
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Food
- Clothes
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LET’S SIGN SCIENCE BSL Vocabulary for Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 (LET’S SIGN BSL)
Illustrated British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary to support the National Curriculum programme of study for Science.The 720 illustrated signs in alphabetical order include approximately 540 topic specific and 180 general signs to provide examples from the everyday environment for the main concepts in the schemes of work and units for Key Stage 1 and 2 together with the more technical terms required for Key Stage 3.
BSL is used in the education of deaf children and also forms the basis of sign systems such as Makaton and Signalong used in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN). For children and adults with learning disability, autism and Down Syndrome and specific speech and language needs.
All of the signs contained are also available as SIGN & WRITE SCIENCE BSL graphics pack on annual licence published by Widgit Software and provide line drawings and colour versions for creating your own materials. See www.widgit.com
The vocabulary includes a good basic core vocabulary for the ideas and concepts involved in this wide subject area covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Included are signs to encourage awareness of global issues and climate change.
Explanation of sign formations and index of 1360 entries, provides a useful reference for all those who use sign language to teach and learn this important curriculum subject.
The topic is supported by the LET’S SIGN BSL series of materials and resources that can be viewed on DeafBooks websiteincluding a selection of useful Free Downloads.
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KOREAN: My First 150 Words – Learn Korean (한국어) – Kids and Adults
Do you want to learn Korean? Don’t wait any longer and memorize your first 150 words!
Discover these 150 useful words through 15 everyday themes: colors, numbers, family, jobs, nature, body, food, transport, clothing… and much more!This book contains:
• More than 150 words classified by topic to learn step by step
• Beautiful colored illustrations to allow you to memorize words easily
• Translation in English and Korean (Hangul – romanization is provided so that beginners who can’t read the alphabet can start pronouncing words now!)This beautiful bilingual picture book was made for children and adults, kpop and drama fan, expat in South Korea, korean language beginners who want to learn the basics.
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Super Interesting Facts For Smart Kids: 1272 Fun Facts About Science, Animals, Earth and Everything in Between
Did you know that only around a quarter of the Sahara Desert is covered in sand?And did you know that cash machines in Vatican City have an option to read their instructions in Latin? Did you know tug-of-war and rope climbing used to be official Olympic sports?
There is no denying that the world is super interesting, and these Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids prove precisely that!
This fascinating book brings you a total of 1272 facts – covering every subject from science to sport, sea creatures to stars, and kings and queens to reptiles and amphibians – in a wild ride of extraordinary information, guaranteed to surprise and amaze even the smartest kids!
- Twelve chapters divide these amazing facts into themed sections such as: Space, Sport, History, Geography, Sport, Science, Words and Language, and The Arts.
- Each chapter is then split into several smaller sections, so readers can explore the world in even more detail!
- And a final Pot Luck section covers anything and everything not included elsewhere – including facts about dance, business, fashion, and technology.
Only here will you find out why you have to stand on a chair to play an octobass, why exactly the French king Charles IV went mad, and where on Earth there is an island that is so mountainous that the people who live there have to speak in a language made entirely of loud whistles!
So what are you waiting for?! Let’s dive right into these Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids!
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Religion around the World: A Curious Kid’s Guide to the World’s Great Faiths (Curious Kids’ Guides)
“A captivating exploration of world religions, from the perspective of a curious kid.
Religion around the World: A Curious Kid’s Guide to the World’s Great Faiths explores the world’s major faiths, making the traditions, beliefs, practices, and history of each accessible to kids ages 8-12. This visually compelling book presents each religion as a rich tradition that has served as a force for human connection and good in the world. Colorful illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, and other infographics, along with clear, age-appropriate text, make this an appealing book for browsing, research, and learning.
Curious Kids’ Guides present cool and surprising information about Christian and other religions’ history and beliefs in an entertaining, visually engaging way.
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Chinese Short Stories For Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Chinese & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!: 1 (Easy Chinese Stories)
So, you’ve decided to learn Chinese. Now what?
One of the toughest languages to learn, it’s never been easy to find reading material in Chinese… However, we’ve created a book that will change all of that.
Language learning isn’t just about lessons or practice – it’s about consistency. You may have found the best teacher in town or the most incredible learning app around, but if you don’t put all of that knowledge to practice, you’ll soon forget everything you’ve obtained. This is why being engaged with interesting reading material can be so essential for somebody wishing to learn a new language.
Therefore, in this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Chinese (Mandarin) tongue.
How Chinese Short Stories For Beginners works:
- Each chapter possesses a funny, interesting and/or thought-provoking story based on real-life situations, allowing you to learn a bit more about the Chinese culture.
- Having trouble understanding Chinese characters? No problem – apart from the English translation below each paragraph, we’ve also provided you with the Pinyin romanization of the Chinese language, so that you never have trouble reading Chinese again!
- The summaries follow a synopsis in Chinese and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you’re having trouble.
- At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Again, Pinyin romanization is included to make things super easy for you!
- Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Chinese, allowing you the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Whether it’s true or false, or if you’re doing the single answer questions, don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!
We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!
So look no further! Pick up your copy of Chinese Short Stories for Beginners and level up your Chinese, right now!
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Chinese Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Stories to Learn Chinese & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!: 20 Captivating Short Stories to … the Fun Way! (Easy Chinese…
So, you’re learning Mandarin Chinese… but just can’t find the ideal reading material?
Good news – we’ve got you covered.
Many students of Mandarin Chinese constantly find a massive obstacle when trying to develop their reading skills – a total lack of high-quality reading material. This can not only make the learning processes tougher but also force the student to lose interest.
This is why we’ve created a sequel to our highly successful previous Short Stories book – with Chinese Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2, we want to continue helping students build their Chinese connection with 1.2 billion Mandarin speakers worldwide!
20 easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you’re done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on Mandarin Chinese, but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning.
How Chinese Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 works:
- Each of the book’s twenty chapters will use a story filled with day-to-day terms, useful Mandarin Chinese language tools and entertaining storylines to help you expand your knowledge of the Chinese culture.
- Using Chinese characters, Pinyin romanization AND an English translation in each chapter, you will develop a fluent understanding of Chinese writing!
- A summary synopsis in Chinese, Pinyin and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood the story.
- At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have caught at first glance!
- Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Chinese, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!
Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you’re definitely on your way to becoming a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker, and we’ll certainly make your dreams come true!
So look no further! Pick up your copy of Chinese Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 and start learning Chinese right now!
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We Love Lunar New Year 2 學習寫中文和新年習俗: Bilingual (Traditional Chinese, English) Lunar New Year Customs Children’s Activity Book and Traditional Chinese … Practice Workbook…
It’s time to celebrate Lunar New Year again. This bilingual book introduces Lunar New Year traditions, writing exercises in Traditional Chinese, and interactive games. Available on Amazon US, UK, CA, AU, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PL, SE, JP.LUNAR NEW YEAR 101
A beginner’s guide to the Lunar New Year. Explore different traditions and customs with Fabio and his family in English and Traditional Chinese with Cantonese Jyutping and Mandarin Pinyin.AUDIO AND VIDEO
Pair up with video on YouTube channel “Writing Chinese Is Fun” – https://youtu.be/FLwYfmTtsE0WRITING
Practice writing vocabularies in Traditional Chinese. Step-by-step stroke order with Cantonese Jyutping and Mandarin Pinyin of each Traditional Chinese character such as 大掃除，團年飯，湯圓，笑口常開.GAMES
Fun activities such as coloring, maze, and making your Chinese couplets to decorate your home.Be a proud bilingual kid. Please provide us a review if you enjoyed the book. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @WritingChineseIsFun. Thank you!
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Learn to Read at Home with Bug Club Phonics Alphablocks: Phase 2 – Reception Term 1 (4 fiction books) Pack A (Phonics Bug)
Bug Club Phonics is a DfE approved phonics teaching programme that gives children a firm, fun foundation in phonics. It uses research-based teaching methods so it’s proven to work, and its range of 100% decodable books provide the ideal way to get today’s little readers started on their journey to reading success.
Bug Club Phonics books are ideal for use at home too, and are a great way to help your child take their first steps towards ‘cracking the code’ which will enable them to learn to read and spell.
Helpful notes on the inside front cover of each book highlight tricky words and give you ideas for before and during reading, and the inside back covers include ideas for delving deeper after reading to check understanding.
Based on the CBBC TV series, Alphablocks Pack 1 is great for encouraging your Foundation Stage early readers. It contains 4 fiction books – It is a Din!, Pop! Pop! Pop!, Is it a Rock? And A Big Mess. Suitable for children age 3-5.
It is a Din!
I is making too much noise. The other Alphablocks put her in a pan, but she makes more noise by tapping it, so the others make her nap!
Book band: Pink A
Covers the sounds s, a t, p, i, n, d.
Pop! Pop! Pop!
O starts to nap, but then P appears. She makes lots of words with O, who gets cross as he cannot sleep. O makes a cot for P and he finally gets his nap.
Book band: Pink A
Covers the sounds o, c, k.
Is it a Rock?
C and K find a rock. They each try to break it, but only manage to do so by joining together to make it crack. The rock is actually a dinosaur egg!
Book band: Pink B
Covers the sounds c, k, e, r.A Big Mess
The Alphablocks make a bath tub. It fills up and overflows with soapy water, until they do word magic to switch the tap off.
Book band: Pink B
Covers the sounds h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss.
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KS3 Science All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice: Ideal for Years 7, 8 and 9 (Collins KS3 Revision)
Level: KS3
Subject: ScienceComplete revision and practice covering the KS3 course
This all-in-one KS3 Science study and practice book is your one-stop shop for KS3 Science! Excellent value for money, it combines a full revision guide and workbook in one book.
Clear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic. For even more practice QR codes link directly from the topics in the revision guide to online interactive quick recall quizzes and to worked solution videos in the workbook.
- quick tests to check understanding
- end of topic practice questions
- topic review questions later in book
- mixed practice questions at end of book
- online quick recall quizzes for every topic
- online video solutions for every topic
- free Q&A flash cards to download online
- more topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questions in the added workbook!
- now with free ebook – visit collins.co.uk/ebooks and follow the step-by-step instructions
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The Illustrated First Aid in English
Used wherever the English Language is spoken or taught and now re-designed and beautifully illustrated to make it bright, appealing, attractive and motivating.
This illustrated edition retains the structure and approach of the original bestseller but has been produced to ensure that all the terms and information are up to date and reflect the international readership of the book. It is invaluable in class and as a reference book, both to native English speakers and to students of English as an additional language.
– Covers vocabulary, spelling, syntax, idiom and correct usage
– Provides background information
– Includes a wide-range of exercises to test knowledge and skills
The New Illustrated First Aid in English is accompanied by an answer book which gives answers to all the exercises and tests.Read more
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First Thousand Words in Chinese: Internet Linked
Colorful and humorous pictures illustrate the meanings of the basic vocabulary of the Chinese language.Read more
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Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System
Do you want to become a Japanese speaker?
Your journey begins here – it’s time to unlock Hiragana and Katakana.
One of the most popular languages in the world, Japanese has become the eighth most learned language across the globe. Allowing you to unlock an immense amount of media (series, anime and manga, music and video games), as well as opening plenty of doors to professional opportunities in billion-dollar companies. Japanese is a skill you’ll want to acquire if you wish to enhance your resume and travel to one of the most fascinating nations in the world.
However, as everyone knows, the Japanese alphabet – actually made up of three unique writing systems – is not that straightforward to learn, and you may need help in mastering them. That is where Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy comes in to save the day and guide you along the way.
How Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy works:
- Utilizing the latest in teaching methods and both common and not-so-common vocabulary to help you get used to speaking like a native, we help you learn the concepts behind each Japanese character and its origins.
- Making use of special writing practice blocks, we facilitate the practice of writing characters over and over until you can master their stroke order, both for Hiragana and Katakana.
- With an enormous amount of beautiful high-quality images, we keep the book fun and entertaining, especially in the exercises!
- Finally, since we’re talking about exercises – we have also included audio listening exercises for you to make the most of and dominate not only your reading and writing but also your listening and speaking capabilities!
Following the laid-out steps in this book, you’ll soon master both Hiragana and Katakana and you’ll be one step closer to becoming a Japanese speaker.
Pick up your copy of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Made Easy: An Easy Step-By-Step Workbook to Learn the Japanese Writing System and level up your skills right now!
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A Fact for Every Day of the Year: 365 facts to make you say WOW! (National Geographic Kids)
The perfect gift to entertain kids all year round!
Be amazed and astounded with a new fact every single day of the year.
With 365 fascinating facts on everything from animals and nature to science, space, the world and more.
Did you know that red-eyed tree frogs have three eyelids?
That candy floss was actually invented by a dentist?
Or that on the 4th November 1922, Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh was discovered?You’ll find a perfect mix of random trivia and ‘on this day’ facts, plus tons of colourful photos to entertain all year round.
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Football Legends 2024
Messi may have won the World Cup in 2022 but is he reallly a better striker than Mbappé? Which midfielder creates more chances for his side – City’s De Bruyne or Barca’s Pedri? Who’s the best penalty saver – Alisson or Neuer? While every fan has their opinion, back yours up with the latest stats featured in Football Legends 2024 and show them who’s the best football pundit!
Showcasing the top 100 stars in the modern game, Football Legends 2024 offers the latest facts and stats of players in every position who play in Europe’s elite leagues.
With a star profile on each page, this visually arresting almanac is packed with incisive data and includes stunning heat maps that show the pitch movements of every player featured. Get your copy now and start comparing the goals, assists, saves, freekicks (and a host of other data) of the current icons in world football.
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Mind Maps For Kids: An Introduction
Mind Mapping is a breakthrough system of planning and note-taking that cuts homework time in half and makes schoolwork fun. Mind Maps for Kids is Tony Buzan’s first book written specially for a younger audience, suitable for ages 7 to 14.
Tony Buzan has been teaching children all over the world for the past thirty years and has proved that Mind Maps are the magic formula in the classroom: remembering facts and figures is a piece of cake, planning is a doddle and getting stuck for an answer is a thing of the past.
In Mind Maps for Kids, Tony Buzan explains this amazing system using step-by-step examples in every subject across the curriculum. He shows just how easy Mind Mapping is and how it can help kids to
• remember things and concentrate better
• make clearer and better notes
• revise and ace exams!
• come up with ideas and unlock the imagination
• save timeMind Maps for Kids is a full-colour workbook, with the emphasis on having fun. As well as tips for improving memory and concentration, the book is packed with jokes, cartoons and brainteasers.
Mind Mapping is the shortcut to success that puts kids one step (and sometimes miles!) ahead.
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Encyclopedia of World History: 1
A comprehensive introduction to world history from prehistoric times to the start of the 21st century, including information on dinosaurs, the first humans, Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, the World Wars and other major events in history. Magnificently illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by, as well as maps, charts and photographs. Includes a 12,000-year illustrated timechart, glossary and extensive index. With over 800 internet links to regularly reviewed websites with homework help, virtual tours, reconstructions, games and quizzes.Read more
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Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book: Over 1500 Chinese Words and Phrases for Creative & Visual Learners of All Ages: 8 (Color and Learn)
Pictures, Coloring, Quizzes and more…
The new way of learning languages has arrived!
Learning a language is an effective way of expanding your social circle, boosting your career and allowing yourself to open your mind while traveling around the world, as you may know. The great thing is – whether you want to learn Mandarin Chinese to communicate with over 1.1 billion people across the planet, dive into Chinese culture or simply try your luck at a new career in China – we’ve got you covered!
While you may have previously felt that learning a new language has been a bit too complicated and even boring… we’re about to change that! We have created a whole new method and concept behind learning Chinese. A method based on fun.
Say hello to the Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book, the book that will change Chinese learning forever.
In this amazing book, you will find:
- Over 50 different, detailed and beautiful full-size illustrations for you to learn while coloring them! Each of these 50 illustrations contains up to 20 items, by the way – that’s almost 1,000 (!!!) images for you to color!
- Ever wanted to know how to pronounce “insect repellent” in Chinese? Maybe you need to know the word for ‘weightlifting’ or ‘mistletoe’… No worries! This book has dozens of different categories to help you build your vocabulary.
- Challenging quizzes found every few sections will allow you to develop your Chinese skills even further; if you don’t know the answers, we’ve provided an Answer Key at the end!
- Just to get started, we’ve added an in-depth basic Chinese guide at the beginning, including tone pronunciation, spelling, word order and vocabulary, among other crucial tools, such as insight into Mandarin Chinese characters and the extremely important Pinyin and stroke order!
This book will transform Chinese learning for good – no more complex textbooks, it’s time to learn while having fun!
The best new method for learning Chinese is here.
Get the Chinese Picture Dictionary Coloring Book now!
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Brilliant Black British History
‘This powerful, vividly illustrated book proudly reframes Black British history’
The Guardian‘… a brilliant, fascinating history book’
The Week Junior, Book of the Week‘I started reading and couldn’t put it down. It’s the kind of book I wish I’d had when I was a kid’
Joseph Coelho, Children’s Laureate‘This book is revolutionary’
Kelechi Okafor, actor, writer and podcast hostAn eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some of the Roman soldiers who invaded and ruled Britain were Black, too? Join this fascinating journey through the ages to meet those first Britons, as well as the Black Tudors, Georgians and Victorians who existed in every walk of life here. The incredible journey through time is brought to life through Atinuke’s fascinating storytelling and illustrated scenes, detailed maps, and timelines created by illustrator Kingsley Nebechi.
From science and sport to literature and law, celebrate the brilliant Black people who have helped build Britain. Learn about key and complex historical topics such as the world wars, slavery, the industrial revolution, Windrush and the Black Lives Matter movement. This fascinating book will change everything you thought you knew about our green-grey British isles.
‘We would recommend this book to any child, adult or teacher’
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BIG XXL Preschool Workbook AGE 3 TO 5: 222+ Activities Letter Tracing – Number 1-10 – Early Math – Coloring for Kids – Lines and Shapes Pen Control – … (Early Education and…
The big preschool workbook for children between 3-6 with guaranteed fun while learning.
How to optimally prepare for school together with your child. With this textbook your child will learn drawing, writing and arithmetic with exciting and fun exercises.
___________________________________________________________________________________Early practice is the key to becoming a master!
In this workbook your child learns easily and peacefully how to master the pencil, while developing motor and cognitive skills at an early age. With over 250 pages you can support your child in learning to draw, write and do mathematics together you will experience the first learning progress.– You want to support your child and give him or her the best possible start in school?
– You want your child to be successful in school?
– You want to strengthen your child’s ability to concentrate and promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination?Then you’ve come to the right place! Encourage your child with this workbook that contains 250 pages with over 600 coloring pictures for guaranteed fun while learning.
Learning letters and numbers is a big challenge for many children and not all of them find it easy to learn how to write. This book helps to make the learning process as easy as possible through many different exercises. It is structured in a way that the child can learn in a step-by-step manner, building up their skills. In addition, for optimal learning, there are also many puzzles, games and memory exercises to loosen up the studying.
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This book contains:
⭐ Swing exercises, shape and drawing exercises.
⭐ Exercises for learning the alphabet letter by letter.
⭐ Writing exercises. First simple words and sentences are learned.
⭐ Numbers: Numbers are learned.
⭐ Simple mathematical exercises to strengthen memory
⭐ Fun and exciting riddles
⭐ Observation exercises to promote the ability to concentrate
⭐ And much moreIn addition:
… two bonus parts: First Italian and German words are learned.
… over 600 beautiful pictures to color in
… 222 fun and exciting learning exercises on over 250 pages.Your child learns:
⭐ Writing. Developing the ability to read aloud and write
⭐ Training their own attention and concentration
⭐ Logical and problem-solving skills
⭐ Cognitive skills
⭐ Strengthening self-confidence
⭐ To improve eye-hand coordination
⭐ And to develop the imagination
___________________________________________________________________________________Writing and arithmetic
Your child learns the letters and numbers step by step. Building up, the first writing exercises and arithmetic exercises, which are helpful at an early age and promote memory skills, are offered. It has been proven that children who start targeted writing and arithmetic at an early age have a head start in school.Puzzles
In addition to the many learning exercises, there are many puzzles and observation games (paint-by-numbers, dot-to-dot, maze, etc.) that strengthen and promote your child’s cognitive skills. In the process, your child will have a lot of fun, exercise their brain, and develop important problem-solving skills.Drawing and painting
To keep learning exciting, the book contains over 600 different coloring pictures for girls and boys.One click on “Buy now with 1-Click” is enough.
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AQA A-Level Business Calculation Practice Cards: step-by-step practice on cruclal quantitative and numerical skills; ideal revision support for the 2024 exams (tutor2u AQA A…
This fantastic pack of flashcards provides AQA A-Level Business students with comprehensive practice of all the quantitative and numerical skills the exam papers might contain!Read more
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Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know
THE kids’ survival guide to advertising, revised and updated for the digital age. Ads are everywhere these days: they are trying to be your friend on Facebook, popping up in the background of your videogame, and even messaging your phone when you walk by a store. More than ever before, kids are the prime target of these marketing messages. But they also have more power than ever to fight back. For ten years, Made You Look has been an essential self-defense guide for anyone trying to make sense of the complex world of advertising. Now fully revised and with a fresh new look, the book has been updated to reflect the modern ad landscape, from digital tracking and cookies (not the chocolate chip kind!) to social media, viral videos, and reality television. From the earliest roots of advertising to the undercover marketers of the 21st century, this revealing book shows readers where ads come from, how they work, and why kids need to be informed. Bursting with real-life examples, thought-provoking questions, hip illustrations, and plenty of tips to empower young consumers, Made You Look is every kid’s ultimate guide to the advertising universe.Read more
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Professor Povey’s Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions
In Professor Povey’s Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it.
Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for physics. Presented with charm and wit, the questions span the gap between high-school and university-entrance standard material. Detailed answers are lightened with a fascinating and refreshing blend of scientific history, application and personal anecdote.
On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey’s Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious.
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Anatomy: A Complete Guide to the Human Body, for Artists & Students
Grays Anatomy, that classic beloved of medical students for over 100 years, is the fundamental work underlying Anatomy. But this is Grays with a difference with all the fine engravings of the original, but accompanied by fresher, more accessible text that explains in lay terms exactly how the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone, and all the other systems as well. The book contains 350 detailed engravings many of them in colour and is an invaluable guide for all students of anatomy, whether studying for medical or artistic purposes. It is also an appealing sourcebook for artists looking for inspiration from the exquisitely detailed engravings.Read more
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Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy: An Easy Step-by-Step Approach to Learn Chinese Characters (HSK Level 1)
Looking to write Chinese characters like a native?
Your journey starts today!
With the rapid growth of the Chinese economy and their business influence spreading across the world in every possible way, both the Chinese culture and language have been attracting unprecedented numbers of learners from every corner of the world over the last 20-30 years.
In fact, in most developed countries, Mandarin has been offered as a popular second language along with English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Some learners even take one step further – landing their ideal job in China and living their dream lives in that beautiful, historic nation.
However, the writing of Chinese characters remains as a challenge for most learners, particularly beginners. Thankfully, with the help of the Pinyin system, a learner can instantly pronounce any Chinese character. This is where our Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy workbook comes in: an easy step-by-step workbook demonstrating how to write Chinese characters, stroke by stroke.
How the Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy works:
- Covering all characters and vocabulary needed to pass the newest version of the HSK level 1 Exam.
- Illustrating the corresponding pinyin, radical, English definition, stroke counts and common words for each character. Designated writing practice boxes are provided along with each character and vocabulary compounds.
- High-quality images and multiple types of practical exercises are also included at the end of each chapter for you to check your progress along the way.
- Finally, challenging audio exercises read out by a native speaker for you to fully immerse in the sound.
Start dominating the art of writing Chinese characters with the Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy workbook series – you’ll write them and pass your exams like a native in no time!
Pick up your copy of Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy today and level up your Chinese characters writing!
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Transport: 100 page notebook designed by a five years old for all ages that love transport
Trasport notebook designed by a five years old.Read more
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Higher Accounting: Revise and learn (Bright Red Study Guides)
Get exam ready with our Higher Accounting Study Guide!
The ONLY study guide available for this course, this guide thoroughly covers all mandatory units to help build your knowledge and equip you with the tools needed to succeed in Higher Accounting. In this Study Guide, you will find:- Extensive coverage of the Higher course, with topics broken down into manageable sections
- Detailed explanations of all the financial and management accounting concepts you need to know to pass the course.
- Don’t Forget pointers that offer advice on key facts and how to avoid common mistakes.
- Things to Do and Think About sections which provide you with plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice.
This guide is also supported by a host of free additional material available on the BrightRED Digital Zone!
Contents:
- Preparing Financial Accounting Information
- Preparing Management Accounting Information
- Analysing Accounting Information
- Index
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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport: For little athletes and fans who want to know everything (My Very Important Encyclopedias)
A charming children’s encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know everything!
The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject of sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons.
This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sportssuch as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you’re a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this reference book has it all!
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting
heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci’s Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics. Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more – this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere.Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they:
– Read all about individual sports, team sports, motor sports, and winter sports
– Learn the stories of sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and more
– Discover key moments in sporting historyOur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations and educational text, written in a friendly, witty and fun manner, featuring a combination of fact-files, detailed paragraphs, labels, and speech bubbles. Topics are simple to navigate – perfect for knowledgeable sports fans who want to read about their favourites as well as readers who are unfamiliar with sport and are looking to learn.
Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.
Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering:
– Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner
– Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil
– Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readingMore in the Series
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child’s curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
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Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures: Visual Encyclopedia
“Swimming with sharks sounds a terrifying prospect, but not when it is from the comfort of your living room.
This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you deep into the world’s waters to meet the deadliest ocean predators – without you even getting wet!
Do you know which creature has tentacles longer than a bus? Or what was the largest shark that ever lived? Where does the tiger shark get its name? Which fish has the deadliest venom? And which fish has the strongest bite of anything on Earth? Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures answers all these questions and many, many more.
?More than 200 fierce fish from the past and present are featured in fact-packed profiles. You’ll come face to face with great white sharks, manta rays, saltwater crocodiles, giant squid, biting barracudas, and predatory piranhas all shown with exciting CGI technology and stunning photography. You’ll learn about shark anatomy, behaviour, and habitats alongside fun, factual text presented in an easily accessible format.?
Whether you’re a water baby or simply studying for a school project, this is your one-stop shop for sharks and other deadly ocean creatures.”
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World War II Visual Encyclopedia
“This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.?
World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome.
?Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you’ll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more.
Whether you’re a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history.”
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Atlas of Amazing Architecture: The most incredible buildings you’ve (probably) never heard of
This fact-filled guide for kids 7 to 17 explores the world of architecture as you’ve never seen it before, from tiny shacks to vast palaces – and everything in between!Praise for Atlas of Amazing Architecture
”Given the global spread of coverage and the unusual buildings chosen, this is a must for children’s history, art, and architecture collections”.– Booklist Starred Review
”A delightful and informative trip around the globe”. — School Library Journal
”Peter Allen has written and illustrated a book that is stunning. I am sure there will be many, like me, who will revisit it time and time again and still find out something new and interesting”. — Just Imagine
”A vibrant, wonderful journey across the world and will open the eyes of young readers to the awe-inspiring architecture all around us”. — The BookActivist
”Both young and older readers will be drawn in, delighting in a wide-ranging exploration of fascinating buildings who are now getting a bit more exposure thanks to this fun and informative book”. — The AOI
”Bursting with fascinating detail, this book is ideal for any budding young architect”. — BookTrust
”A wonderful book to generate interest in the built environment”. — Goodreads
This atlas of architectural wonders eschews the classic children’s book fare of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal, and instead takes a broader view of what constitutes amazing architecture. Buildings include: the Jameh mosque of Isfahan in Iran, Native American plank houses in New Mexico, Stave Churches in Norway, The Djinguereber Mosque in Mali, and extraordinary 18th century wooden churches on Kizhi Island, Russia.
Over 50 buildings span all the continents equally throughout history. Each of these buildings is visually striking and architecturally noteworthy; they introduce new engineering technologies or define a movement or capture the essence of a moment in human history. However, despite their significance, they are, for the most part, not part of the main Western architectural canon.
This book seeks out a more diverse, inclusive approach to what constitutes amazing architecture, and presents it with fresh illustration and clear, punchy text.
Established illustrator Peter Allen, whose work has been published extensively by Usborne and Walker, brings the illustrations alive in his typical playful and dynamic style .
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Chinese GCSE: Chinese GCSE vol.1 – Student Book Student Book Volume 1
Chinese GCSE has been designed especially for teaching Chinese to secondary school students in Britain, compiled by an experienced group of teachers from the best-selling Chinese textbook Happy Chinese or Chinese for GCSE and the heads of Chinese from UK secondary schools. The series covers all areas in new Chinese GCSE syllabus in three separate volumes. Each volume has eight units, with each unit containing three lessons that focus on a common topic or activity. By using the series, students will be able to reach the standard requirement for GCSE Chinese in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Each stage includes a student textbook accompanying by workbook, PPT courseware etc.Read more
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Timelines of Everything: From Woolly Mammoths to World Wars (DK Children’s Timelines)
From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines.
Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world.
More than 120 timelines will provide children with all the general knowledge they need – and even some surprising trivia they don’t! Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.
This educational book for children aged 9-12 features:
– The entirety of prehistory and history, from the creation of the universe to the modern day.
– A chronological structure, with six chapters covering Prehistory, the Ancient World, the Medieval World, the Age of Exploration, the Age of Revolution, and the Modern World.
– Big, bright, bold timelines bring history to life and entice children to dive in and discover the past.
– More than 130 separate timelines on a diverse range of subjects.
– Pages on events and eras are scattered between pages on themes, such as medicine, dance, and trains.The first edition of Timelines of Everything has sold more than 280,000 copies worldwide since its publication in 2018. Now the book has been fully updated, with new information and images to cover recent events, all checked by experts, to ensure it continues to be an essential reference for kids.
Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you’ll find it all here!
Explore the series!
If you like Timelines of Everything, why not check out other our exciting titles in the Timelines series? Explore the unique collection of visual timelines which bring big topics to life. Discover leaders, legends and legacies in Timelines of Black History, uncover the natural world with Timelines of Nature and explore key milestones and breakthroughs with Timelines of Science.
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The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA)
This newly updated edition of The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world football. What’s more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest recipients of the FIFA awards.
With a comprehensive list of honours citing every international and intercontinental competition, FIFA’s The Football Encyclopedia is a must-have for every young fan of the sport.
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Get Children Writing: Creative writing exercises for teaching students aged 8–11
This is a guide to teaching creative writing to primary school children aged 8-11.
The 22 classroom-tested exercises encourage students to explore their emotions, their senses, and the world around them. Activities are designed to get children thinking about and describing what they see, hear, smell, taste and the thoughts which pass through their minds, re-enforcing their basic grammar and widening their vocabulary.
The aim is to get children writing for enjoyment.
The assignments are a springboard from which ideas are formed and then developed. They are structured to encourage spontaneous thought and to allow the writer to follow ideas; freeing the conscious mind from restraint to simply write. Above all, they are for children to have fun, to help them tap into emotions and imagination – which may well surprise both them and you.
Get Children Writing brings together clear objectives, teachers’ notes, and examples of techniques, styles, and formats drawn from classic children’s literature into one classroom-ready sourcebook. Many of the assignments can be adapted to suit children younger or older than 8-11.
We all love a story.
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