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Help your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.

Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations.

Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture.

Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.

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Chris Ferrie’s bestselling scientific series is expanding!
It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind! The ABCs of Economics introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new economic concept for each letter of the alphabet. From asymmetric, business cycle, and capital, all the way to zero sum. It’s never too early to become an economist!
With scientific and mathematical information from an expert, this is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses.

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Finally, a scientific series that treats babies like the geniuses they are! With scientific and mathematical information from an expert, this is the perfect book for the next Einstein.
Written by an expert, Quantum Entanglement for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to one of nature’s weirdest phenomenons. Babies (and grownups!) will learn about the wild world of quantum particles. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it’s never too early to become a quantum physicist!
Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind.

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This book also includes technology and environment words to help children navigate the world around them, as well as the growing virtual one. The 2-column alphabetical dictionary format makes words easy to find and introduces young children to using a dictionary.

Free downloadable learning resources, activities, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

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Fans of Chris Ferrie’s ABCs of Economics, ABCs of Space, and Organic Chemistry for Babies will love this introduction to neural networks for babies and toddlers!

Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind.

Neural Networks for Babies by Chris Ferrie is a colorfully simple introduction to the study of how machines and computing systems are created in a way that was inspired by the biological neural networks in animal and human brains. With scientific and mathematical information from an expert, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. After all, it’s never too early to become a scientist!

If you’re looking for programming for babies, coding for babies, or more Baby University board books to surprise your little one, look no further! Neural Networks for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

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Fans of Chris Ferrie’s Organic Chemistry for Babies, Rocket Science for Babies, and 8 Little Planets will love this introduction to quantum physics for babies and toddlers!

It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind.

Written by an expert, Quantum Physics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the principle that gives quantum physics its name. Babies (and grownups!) will discover that the wild world of atoms never comes to a standstill. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it’s never too early to become a quantum physicist!

If you’re looking for the perfect quantum physics gift, quantum physics book, or more Baby University books for your little one, look no further! Quantum Physics for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

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Fans of Chris Ferrie’s Rocket Science for Babies, Quantum Physics for Babies, and 8 Little Planets will love this introduction to organic chemistry for babies and toddlers!

It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind.

Written by an expert, Organic Chemistry for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the structure of organic, carbon-containing compounds and materials. Gift your special little one the opportunity to learn with this perfect science baby gift and help them be one step ahead of pre-med students! With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect way to introduce STEM concepts for babies and toddlers. After all, it’s never too early to become an organic chemist!

If you’re looking for the perfect STEAM book for teachers, science toys for babies, or chemistry toys for kids, look no further! Organic Chemistry for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

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Fans of Chris Ferrie’s ABCs of Science, Organic Chemistry for Babies, and Quantum Physics for Babies will love this introduction to Einstein’s most famous theory!

Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind.

Written by an expert, General Relativity for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to Einstein’s most famous theory. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about black holes, gravitational waves, and more. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it’s never too early to become a quantum physicist!

If you’re looking for books similar to Baby Loves Science by Ruth Spiro, quantum information for babies, or infant science books, look no further! General Relativity for Babies offers fun early learning for your little quantum physicist!

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Fans of Chris Ferrie’s ABCs of Space, Organic Chemistry for Babies, and Quantum Physics for Babies will love this introduction to astrophysics for babies and toddlers!

Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child’s mind.

Written by an expert, Astrophysics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the study of how physics and chemistry affect heavenly bodies in space. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about our universe. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it’s never too early to become an astrophysicist!

If you’re looking for geek baby books, quantum information for babies, or more Baby University board books to surprise your little one, look no further! Astrophysics for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

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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!

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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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‘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 host

An 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’
Stop Hate UK

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Journey through a mammoth timeline, richly illustrated with over 1500 photos, maps and illustrations. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Museum.

A beautiful visual reference book with key events of world history, written in an elementary language for budding historians.

Take chronological steps through human history, starting long before we even began to write. Learn about significant global events like the rise of different societies, revolutions, invasions, and new discoveries. Meet the most memorable people from history books including charismatic leaders, brutal dictators, influential thinkers, and innovative scientists.

Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The “Child Of The Time” feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven’t yet discovered.

The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual reference guide provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Follow the timeline from our most distant past, all the way through to recent events that you may still remember happening!

The History of the World, From the Stone Age to the Digital Age

Go beyond British history and explore the world in this modern twist on an old-fashioned history book. It is easier to follow, organised along a timeline with photos of archaeological artefacts, old maps and exciting pictures. You won’t just read about world history, you’ll see it too.

Take a step back in time! This history book covers the following eras:
– 6.5 MYA – 3000 BCE Before History Began
– 3000 BCE – 700 BCE Really Ancient History
– 700 BCE – 500 CE Much More Civilisation
– 500 – 1450 The Marvellous Middle Ages
– 1450 – 1750 Exploring and Reforming
– 1750 – 1850 Time for Change
– 1850 – 1945 Empires and World Wars
– 1945 – Present Fast Forward

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An ideal dictionary for compete beginners with humorous illustrations demonstrating hundreds of everyday Spanish phrases and tips on pronunciation and grammar. Arranged by topic from introducing yourself to asking directions and eating out. Includes internet links to websites with video clips, activities and downloadable puzzles.

Also available with an audio CD of recordings of all the words and phrases.

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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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A handy, affordable Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian dictionary for daily use, including a guide to common everyday expressions in both languages.

Зручний, доступний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник для повсякденного користування з путівником по поширених фразах щоденного вжитку обома мовами.

This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of English and Ukrainian to all learners at home, school or at work. Designed for those who need maximum information in a handy format.

Словник охоплює широкі шари сучасної англійської та української і стане у пригоді всім, хто вивчає мову вдома, у школі чи на роботі. Створений для тих, кому потрібен максимум інформації у зручному форматі.

• An up-to-date, two-way Ukrainian-English English-Ukrainian dictionary
• In-depth coverage of the key words in each language
• Coverage of both British and American English
• Phonetics shown in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for all English headwords
• сучасний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник
• поглиблене охоплення ключової лексики в обох мовах
• британський і американський варіанти англійської
• транскрипція англійських слів знаками Міжнародного фонетичного алфавіту (МФА)

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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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The awesome gift the whole-family can enjoy!

This 2024 children’s annual is loaded with all-new jaw-dropping, eye-popping, brain-bending facts and bright, bold photography!

• Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true stories
• From peculiar pooches and cockroach cyborgs to unusual sculptures, sparkling salt flats and super sneezes
• Explores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots more
• The perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Whether it’s weird words, foul food, yucky creatures, or the Wonders of the World, this 2024 children’s annual is sure to entertain!

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What a save!

The MOTD annual returns, bursting with fun football trivia, games, puzzles, cartoons and much, much more…

Packed with fun football trivia, quizzes, games, puzzles, top 10s, cartoons and more, this is the only annual fans of this beautiful game will need.

Featuring Gary and all of the MOTD presenters, Paz, Ketch, and the best teams and players on the planet, Match of the Day Annual 2023 is the best around – it will be on the top of your Christmas list!

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‘One of the most important books I’ve ever read – an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world’ BILL GATES

‘A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases’ BARACK OBAMA

The international bestseller, inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world, and make you realise things are better than you thought.

*#1 Sunday Times bestseller * New York Times bestseller * Observer ‘best brainy book of the decade’ * Irish Times bestseller * audiobook bestseller * Guardian bestseller *

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Celebrate another exciting year of Fortnite, with the best modes, players and tactics in the game!

The 100% Unofficial Fortnite Annual 2024 is the perfect Christmas gift for gamers. It includes the best skins, emotes and accessories, as well as a round-up of the most impressive vehicles, the best sports mini games, builds and escape rooms in Creative mode, plus tips for the best attack and defence strategies and much more.

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