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An international bestseller, How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way adapts Montessori teachings for easy use at home. Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and intellectual milestones from birth to age six with activity checklists, and encourage development through proven child-centred teaching methods. This edition has been updated to include the latest child development research, advice about screen time in the digital age and a contemporary approach to cultural education. How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way shows parents how to bring the teachings of Montessori into their home to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children with clear and concise instruction.

Discover the epic history of human exploration and migration, and the stories of fearless pioneers the world over, with this stunning tour of history - map by map. Charting everything from the movement of early Homo species out of Africa some 1.8 million years ago to the astonishing voyages of Polynesian sailors across the Pacific from 4,000 BCE, and from the California Gold Rush to the Race for Space, entries explain the movements of people and cultures who set off into the unknown - in search of adventure or a better life. Specially commissioned maps show the key driving factors of each journey, and why certain routes were chosen over others - whether due to climate, terrain, or territory - while stunning contemporary examples offer fascinating insights into the unique world-views and political motivations of the people who commissioned them, and the cartographers who created them. The voyages of history’s greatest explorers - from Zheng He to Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo - are brought to vivid life with accompanying photos, illustrations, and original artefacts, along with recent missions to chart the depths of the oceans and the surface of Mars. And entries also explore the experiences of established Indigenous groups and the impact of settler populations. Packed with fascinating detail and bursting with lavish illustrations, Exploration: Map by Map is a must-have title for anyone who loves maps, history, or the pioneering spirit.

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series. English for Everyone Level Course Book Level 3 Intermediate is a complete self-study English language course for intermediate learners. It introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem-solving. This course book has eye-catching illustrations and step-by-step explanations, keeping content straightforward for easy learning. Packed with listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises presented in bite-sized modules, you can follow the book from start to finish or dip in and out to boost your language skills. All teaching is supported by extensive audio materials, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation. Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries. A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice. Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you'll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.

Learn about everything on planet Earth with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12! Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around our incredible planet. From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, learn all about planet Earth with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers. Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains and wild weathers. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the planet, discovering everything about world's biggest oceans, rivers and mountains. This Earth book of fantastic figures offers: More than 1,000 astonishing Earth facts for children aged 9-12. Different topics divided by 5 chapters that explore the planet. Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic. Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them. This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the planet, with full-page photographs and fun, colourful images, wacky fact-bites and funky figures to become an animal expert!

Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts at the RHS. Keep your garden in top shape with the RHS's guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear artworks and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and also more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order. Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organised by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialised techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.

Discover the key themes and big ideas behind the major events and milestones in the history of warfare – from the dawn of civilization to the 21st century. Tracing the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror, The Military History Book explores and explains the causes and consequences of each, offering a new angle on military history. Individual entries analyse the key social and political driving forces, the arms and armaments, and the technologies and tactics of war over the last 7,000 years – from the tactics of early infantry and siegecraft to the rise of naval combat steel, steam, and shellfire, and from trench warfare and aerial dogfights to chemical weapons and cyber warfare. Combining authoritative text and memorable quotes with photographs, maps, illustrations, and infographics, each episode is made accessible and easy to understand, brining military history to life like never before.

Discover how to grow cactus and succulent plants successfully, and fall in love with this fascinating family of plants. Sarah Gerrard-Jones (@theplantrescuer) makes understanding, growing, and enjoying cacti and succulents simple. From showing how to revive a flagging cactus, or grow new plants from cuttings on your windowsill, to learning about mature plants in their native habitats, this beautifully photographed guide has something to share with beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. Understand how to create the best conditions for your cacti and succulents to thrive as indoor plants, in the greenhouse, or even outside. Learn Sarah's recipe for the ideal cactus soil, so you can mix your own and save money. Be inspired by new varieties to grow, and try creative planting projects to take your collection to the next level. Sarah’s engaging and passionate writing shares all her personal experience to ensure anyone can love looking after their cacti and succulents.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment – their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviour Did you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle? Animal Behaviour is full of hundreds of stories that shed light on how animals navigate life in the wild. Packed with vivid wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained – from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. An initial overview of animal anatomy and physiology reveals the science and biomechanics that underpin animal behaviour, while later chapters thematically break down the intricacies of animal feeding, development, communication, intelligence, learning, and other behavioural characteristics. Learn about play through river otters, see socialization among parrots at the riverbank, and catch prey with a fishing spider. Feature panels throughout the book explore the biology behind these traits, introduce case studies from the field, and highlight critical conservation issues facing these animals. Animal Behaviour has been created in collaboration with internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek and a team of wildlife experts to ensure up-to-date and accurate information.

Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles. Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the growing year Recipes for making natural amendments that improve the health and vitality of soil and plants Essential plant profiles of vegetables and flowers provide growing instruction from seed to harvest Gardening basics such as preparing beds, composting, and watering make Biodynamic Gardening suitable for beginners, as well as experienced gardeners looking for permaculture plus advice to fully synchronise with Nature’s rhythms for optimal crops.

The Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity. The Moon is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture. Exploring theories for the Moon’s origins around 4.5 billion years ago, the book charts its influence on the calendar systems and mythologies of early societies, and its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre. It tells the incredible story of the Cold War space race and the first Moon landings. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring the rich history of lunar observation and exploration to life.

Go beyond Taylor Swift’s iconic music with The Taylor Book, the deepest and most comprehensive exploration of her stratospheric career to date. From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. This groundbreaking book gives her career the depth it deserves, featuring her studio albums alongside iconic outfits, music videos, muses, trailblazing re-recordings and more – everything that die-hard fans need to know about is right here. The Taylor Book explores the life of an icon, including: Expert analysis of every original album and Taylor’s Version re-recording up to and including The Tortured Poets Department In-depth exploration of Taylor Swift’s most beloved songs and music videos Breakdowns of Taylor’s notorious Easter Eggs, helping fans understand and explain the secret messaging she slips into every album Exploration of her songwriting process and genre experimentation Iconic fashion moments from each Era Exquisite images spanning Taylor’s entire career A look at Taylor’s work beyond the music, from her acting credits and fandom to her relationships and politics …and much more! The Taylor Book is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining pop sensation, packed with beautiful images and all the context you need to fully immerse yourself in the Swiftiverse. Whether you’re already a die-hard fan looking for deeper insight into her life or a brand-new Swiftie eager for the most complete guide to all things Taylor Swift, this is the book for you.

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking and learning new words as they learn about their day. Introducing My First Busy Day, an adorable tabbed board book for babies aged 0-3 featuring the world around them to explore. This engaging board book is packed with bright and colourful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. Clear labels accompany the objects for babies to sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This busy board book for babies offers: 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene featuring pet kittens, finding red things and green things in the garden, and pretending to wash in the bath. A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers. Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds. My First Busy Day is an engaging first words book that contains exciting picture tabs and fun questions that encourage little ones to spot things in the world around them. This interactive book is perfect for sharing and helps children develop speaking, listening and observation skills.

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the workbook to accompany the bestselling English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced. English for Everyone Level Practice Book Level 4 Advanced will help you solidify the skills you learn from the accompanying course book. Strengthen your vocabulary and grammar skills for topics such as family life, business, news and the media, and much more. Grab your pen and work your way through hundreds of bite-sized, attractively presented exercises as you cover each topic. Activities cover listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs and word searches. Extensive audio materials support all teaching, with clips recorded by native English speakers to teach the perfect pronunciation. Immerse yourself in this practical ESL learning material, which includes: A new and updated edition from the bestselling English for Everyone series, with nearly 3 million copies sold in over 90 countries. A brand new 8-page grammar reference section to put new language into practice. Extensive accompanying audio resources that can be accessed via the website and the app. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. As you work through the units, you'll cover all the language skills, vocabulary, and grammar needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS.

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking and learning new words as they learn about the ocean. Introducing My First Ocean, an adorable tabbed board book for babies aged 0-3 featuring the world of oceans for them to explore. This engaging board book is packed with bright and colourful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. Clear labels accompany the objects for babies to sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play. This busy board book for babies offers: 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene featuring sharks, whales and more. A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers. Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds. My First Ocean is an engaging first words book that contains exciting picture tabs and fun questions that encourage little ones to spot things in the deep blue sea. This interactive book is perfect for sharing and helps children develop speaking, listening and observation skills.

Go on an illustrated journey through nature’s unseen habitats in this kids’ book about life under the canopy. Explore the most abundant habitats on Earth, bursting with plants and animals of every shape and size, in this book about rainforests for children aged 9+. Rainforest reveals the dizzying diversity of life in these fascinating forests. Caiman and capybara crowd Amazon riverbanks, ants scare off elephants in the Congo, and birds and butterflies flit through the treetops of Costa Rica. This nature book for children offers: Material that supports the science curriculum in schools up to Key Stage 2 – perfect for nature-loving children and reluctant readers. An in-depth look at Earth’s incredible rainforests and the animals that live there, as well as the different rainforest layers, types and locations. The fifth title in DK’s wide-format Panorama series featuring 13 striking double-page illustrations, each teeming with life. This illustrated guide lets children discover the incredible diversity of the rainforest. See how mountain gorillas feast on bamboo in Rwanda, bears bound through Alaskan temperate rainforest, and orangutans swing in Indonesia. And of course, none of these would exist without the lush plant life – soaring kapok trees, sturdy teak, and tenacious epiphytes throng the forests. Packed full of iconic animal species, this book shows life on Earth at its most vivid and vibrant.

Enjoy watching a flower grow in the meadow and find exciting pop-up plants and animals hiding under flaps in this delightful book for little ones. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, including worms wriggling under the ground and leaves growing from seeds, making this photographic board book a fun and easy story about nature. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. This adventure pop-up book for 3-5 year olds includes: Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills. Lift the 5 flaps throughout the book to find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills. Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development. Rounded edges and chunky board book pages rigorously tested (and chewed) by toddlers. Pop-up Peekaboo: Flower provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of fun with flowers and nature. Watch a tiny seed land in the ground and grow into a beautiful flower. Then, watch as the bright yellow petals turn into a fluffy dandelion clock whose seeds get blown away in the breeze ready to be planted again. Little ones will enjoy the Pop-Up Peekaboo! series featuring illustrations of beautiful flowers on every page. This pop-up book contains read-aloud text which creates an amusing story for your kids to follow and play a guessing game of who’s behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development.