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"The Fimo® illustrations are truly fantastic." - BooklistOnce upon a time. . . There was a little mouse that was so tired, that her mummy took her home to have a nap. But the little mouse didn't want to have a nap so she began to cry. Her mummy kisses her and tucks her in the covers, reads her a story and sings her a song. But the little mouse just cries and cries. She cries until her tears fill the room and she floats out the window and down to the sea. And there a wonderful adventure unfolds. Sleepy Little Mouse is a sweet, snuggly naptime story with delightful illustrations that will entrance children, parents. . . and little mice.

"Children will find much to like in this pleasing picture book."-- Booklist"A good choice for toddler storytimes and lap sharing."-- School Library JournalOn his lively romp through the barnyard, Little Mouse meets...a dog, a pig, a sheep, a cow, a cat, a duck...and a horseAnd what do the animals sa? hy, "Woof, oink, baaa, moo, meow, quack and neigh!", of course!Energetic rhyming text and unique, Fimo® artwork invite children into a world filled with colour, movement and fun. Busy Little Mouse is sure to become a read-aloud favourite at the end of any busy day.

Proven strategies to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Based on groundbreaking research from the landmark FINGER® study, The Five Finger Plan to a Healthy Brain presents a proven, science-based model showing how lifestyle changes in five key areas - diet, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, social engagement, and cardiovascular health - can help prevent and delay cognitive decline. Developed by the FINGERS Brain Health Institute (FBHI), a global leader in dementia prevention research, and now inspiring clinical trials in more than 70 countries, including the UK, this accessible book empowers readers with practical tools and knowledge to adopt brain-healthy habits that make a lasting difference. Key Highlights:The Five Finger Plan presents the first complete study to prove how five lifestyle areas - diet, physical activity, mental stimulation, social life, and heart health - work together for brain healthExplains that up to 40 percent of dementia cases are linked to modifiable lifestyle factorsIncludes recipes for boosting brain healthEmphasizes it's never too early, or too late, to adopt brain-healthy habitsShares the global reach of the FINGER® initiative, with trials in over 70 countriesBacked by FBHI, a leading non-profit research institute connected to Karolinska InstitutetForeword by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden.

A compact reference to the world's most beautiful flowering plants. With full-colour photographs of some 300 species, hybrids and varieties and cultivars of orchids, this is an invaluable guide to the world's most exotic flowers. 300 Orchids introduces readers to a wide array of species carefully chosen both for their availability and as wide-ranging representatives of the genera. The book includes species that have been gaining new popularity and are not always covered well elsewhere. Includes orchids from all sectors of the globeIllustrated throughout with clear, attractive photos in full colourContains detailed data: number of species, original classification, form, distribution and natural habitat. The orchid family is immensely diverse and the ingenuity of plant breeders has added hundreds more hybrids to the list. 300 Orchids is an easy to use introduction to these fascinating plants.

Tree houses capture the imagination of the child in all of us, and they remain a popular kid-friendly oasis that can encourage kids to get outdoors, away from their screens. Tree Houses You Can Actually Build shows even the most inexperienced weekend carpenter how to design and build a lifetime of memories for the entire family. In this timeless guide, David and Jeanie Stiles explain basic building procedures through clear, simple instructions and non-technical line drawings that illustrate every step of the project, from the earliest sketches to the final cedar shingle. The authors outline five basic designs that can be adapted to virtually any set of conditions, and throughout the book they emphasise safety for both adults and children. In addition to line drawings, the book contains a section of full-colour photographs highlighting a variety of tree house projects, plus helpful building tips based on interviews with their owners.

A year in the life of North America's most beautiful and popular game species. This exciting book by renowned wildlife photographer Dave Taylor features 375 images of North American deer species in their natural habitat. Included are the two deer species indigenous to North America -- the whitetail and the mule deer -- as well as blacktail deer, elk, caribou and moose. These majestic animals are photographed at all stages of development, in all seasons, in locations across the continent. Deer World explores a year in the life of deer, providing naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts a rare inside look at how seasonal events affect each species. The remarkable photographs are arranged by day and month, juxtaposed with informative captions that offer notes on the animal, its behaviour, the role it plays within its local ecosystem, and where and when it can best be viewed. As a bonus, Taylor includes photographs of other animals found in the deer's world, such as wolves and bears. Updated in 2025 with new images and captions, this timeless book continues to thrill millions of deer enthusiasts.

Over its 105-year history, the NFL has built franchise empires, created icons, integrated itself into the fabric of American culture and captivated fans around the globe. At the core of the NFL are the stories of the iconic players and leaders who drove the NFL from a modest association struggling to define itself against the college game to the most exciting and profitable sports league in the world. Through snappy prose and historic photographs, NFL Moments catalogs the league''s larger-than-life characters and their defining stories. The book features these and many more moments:the founding of the NFLthe stories of the Forgotten Four and the emergence of Black athletesJoe Namath''s guaranteeFranco Harris and the Immaculate Receptionthe unrivalled improvisational skills of Patrick Mahomes.

One day, Daisy is visiting Scout. She tells him about the strangest thing that happened on the way over: When she was walking, she noticed someone tagging along beside her, doing all the same movements she was doing. But who is this tagalong twin? Join Scout and Daisy as they learn about shadows and solve the Case of the Tagalong Twin.About THE GUMBOOT KIDS SERIESAdapted from the award-winning TV show Scout and the Gumboot Kids, this outstanding series of nature mystery books celebrates the joy and wonder of mindfully exploring the natural world. Perfect for inquisitive young minds, The Gumboot Kids'' nature mysteries feature beloved characters, Scout and Daisy, working through a series of clues in order to crack the case. In each mystery, Scout and Daisy confirm their findings with a trip to the library where they verify the evidence they''ve gathered in nature and solve the mystery before having a mindful moment to reflect on their journey.With beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed art, Scout and Daisy''s adventures are a visual feast that will have kids poring over the pages time and time again. Each book concludes with two pages of field notes on the mystery subject as well as a nature craft inspired by the mystery for kids to try at home.Praise for previous titles in the series:"The felted wool mice and their miniature world are adorable and will invite children to savor the tiny details. Charming and informative picture books that will help young children discover nature."-- School Library Journal

Scout had buried some treasured bulbs in his garden in the autumn, but the following spring, he notices his "treasure" has been replaced by some beautiful tulips. Where could his treasure have gone? Join Scout and Daisy as they learn about the life cycle of plant bulbs and solve the Case of the Buried Treasure.About THE GUMBOOT KIDS SERIESCBC Books, Best Books of the Year-- Canadian Picture Books"A most charming and instructive collection of nature mystery books which encourages children to head outside and discover their natural world."-- Children''s Book NewsAdapted from the award-winning TV show Scout and the Gumboot Kids, this outstanding series of nature mystery books celebrates the joy and wonder of mindfully exploring the natural world. Perfect for inquisitive young minds, The Gumboot Kids'' nature mysteries feature beloved characters, Scout and Daisy, working through a series of clues in order to crack the case. In each mystery, Scout and Daisy confirm their findings with a trip to the library where they verify the evidence they''ve gathered in nature and solve the mystery before having a mindful moment to reflect on their journey.With beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed art, Scout and Daisy''s adventures are a visual feast that will have kids poring over the pages time and time again. Each book concludes with two pages of field notes on the mystery subject as well as a nature craft inspired by the mystery for kids to try at home.Praise for previous titles in the series:"The felted wool mice and their miniature world are adorable and will invite children to savor the tiny details. Charming and informative picture books that will help young children discover nature."-- School Library Journal

One day, Daisy is visiting Scout. She tells him about the strangest thing that happened on the way over: when she was walking, she noticed someone tagging along beside her, doing all the same movements she was doing. But who is this tagalong twin? Join Scout and Daisy as they learn about shadows and solve the Case of the Tagalong Twin.About THE GUMBOOT KIDS SERIESAdapted from the award-winning TV show Scout and the Gumboot Kids, this outstanding series of nature mystery books celebrates the joy and wonder of mindfully exploring the natural world. Perfect for inquisitive young minds, The Gumboot Kids'' nature mysteries feature beloved characters, Scout and Daisy, working through a series of clues in order to crack the case. In each mystery, Scout and Daisy confirm their findings with a trip to the library where they verify the evidence they''ve gathered in nature and solve the mystery before having a mindful moment to reflect on their journey.With beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed art, Scout and Daisy''s adventures are a visual feast that will have kids poring over the pages time and time again. Each book concludes with two pages of field notes on the mystery subject as well as a nature craft inspired by the mystery for kids to try at home.

The greatest players in the NBA ... NOW!Basketball Now! has earned its place as an anticipated release, giving fans the inside stories about their favorite superstars.This fully rewritten and redesigned fourth edition is packed with over 130 action images and 50 player profiles, including a fresh crop of young players whose swagger and skills have launched them to league-wide stardom. Bona fide superstars and clutch game-changers, plus the all-stars of tomorrow, the best defenders and the proven winners - they''re all here. Look out for elite names like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Jimmy Butler and dozens more of your NBA favorites.Author Michael Grange gives readers an inside tour of all things NBA, including essays on the changing of the guard (the end of the LeBron, Steph and KD era), the new age of parity, the impact of international stars and the three-point revolution. The book also includes a summary of MVPs (regular season, All-Star Game and Finals) up to the end of the 2024-25 season.Mind-boggling athleticism, career-changing plays and pure magic, Basketball Now! has it all, straight from the hardwood.

The players. The builders. The moments and stories that define the game. This book is a visual catalog of hockey''s history, from the early days of a modest ice game played on ponds to today''s fast-paced, global, multi-billion-dollar sport.Hockey Hall of Fame Timeline of the Game is replete with facts, stories, headlines and stats that will satiate the appetites of even the most passionate fans. Hundreds of images, from iconic photographs to obscure illustrations and rare shots, bring the history to life, all assembled in a colourful, attention-grabbing package. This indispensable reference guides you through these eight hockey-defining eras:Pre-1875 - The early makings of a winter game on the East Coast of Canada1875-1892 - The first organized hockey games and teams1893-1917 - The introduction of Lord Stanley''s Cup to the rise of the NHL as the dominant professional league1917-1942 - The NHL under Frank Calder and the expansion into the U.S., anchored by players like Howie Morenz and leaders like Conn Smythe and Art Ross1942-1967 - The uncertainties of wartime to the post-war era that would produce some of hockey''s biggest stars, bitterest rivalries and most important moments, including the television revolution1967-1993 - An era of change and challenges with the establishment of the NHLPA, the introduction of the entry draft, television rights, incoming European talent and dominant superstars that were pushing the limits of the game -- such as Guy Lafleur, Phil Esposito, Valeri Kharlamov, Scotty Bowman, Vladislav Tretiak, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux1993-2005 - The great southern NHL expansion, from 21 teams to 30, the first NHL lockout and the NHL goes to the 1998 Nagano Olympics2005-Present - The 2004-05 NHL lockout, the Crosby-Ovechkin era and the rise of the women''s game.

Scout had buried some treasured bulbs in his garden in the fall, but the following spring, he notices his "treasure" has been replaced by some beautiful tulips. Where could his treasure have gone? Join Scout and Daisy as they learn about the life cycle of plant bulbs and solve the Case of the Buried Treasure.About THE GUMBOOT KIDS SERIES"A most charming and instructive collection of nature mystery books which encourages children to head outside and discover their natural world."-- Children''s Book NewsAdapted from the award-winning TV show Scout and the Gumboot Kids, this outstanding series of nature mystery books celebrates the joy and wonder of mindfully exploring the natural world. Perfect for inquisitive young minds, The Gumboot Kids'' nature mysteries feature beloved characters, Scout and Daisy, working through a series of clues in order to crack the case. In each mystery, Scout and Daisy confirm their findings with a trip to the library where they verify the evidence they''ve gathered in nature and solve the mystery before having a mindful moment to reflect on their journey.With beautifully rendered and painstakingly detailed art, Scout and Daisy''s adventures are a visual feast that will have kids poring over the pages time and time again. Each book concludes with two pages of field notes on the mystery subject as well as a nature craft inspired by the mystery for kids to try at home.Praise for previous titles in the series:"The felted wool mice and their miniature world are adorable and will invite children to savor the tiny details. Charming and informative picture books that will help young children discover nature."-- School Library Journal

The James Webb Space Telescope took three decades from conception to launch but the wait has been worth it. The results of the most anticipated telescope of the 21st century have been nothing short of spectacular. The idea for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was first raised in 1989, well before the enormously successful Hubble Space Telescope was launched. The infrared telescope with a mirror larger than four meters was launched on Christmas Day 2021. In the summer of 2022, NASA released the first scientific images from Webb to the amazement of more than 300,000 viewers who watched the event live, and hundreds of millions around the world who have viewed Webb''s images since then.Webb''s Cosmos is written in the spirit of Terry Dickinson''s enormously popular book Hubble''s Universe, which has sold over 100,000 copies. This book contains both the classic Webb images that have already become famous and the latest images from the frontiers of science taken by Webb, some of which appear here for the first time.Author Marcin Sawicki is a professional astronomer who is an active user of Webb''s images and data and is the co-author of 20 research papers based on data taken with Webb. He brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the book and explains the science behind the images in accurate but accessible and engaging language.Webb''s Cosmos first provides the needed historical and scientific background to understand how the telescope works and what it can do. The book then presents a curated selection of some 200 photographs with descriptive captions that narrate these images of the distant universe. Chapters include:Stars and gas cloudsGalaxies both near and farPlanets and our solar systemExoplanets.

"This handsomely illustrated work presents a clear and succinct review of the talented, driven, and irascible [Adney]... Recommended."-- ChoiceThe bark canoe was the method of water travel for centuries, by native people in North America. The canoe made possible hunting, trade, and communication between native groups. Edwin Tappan Adney singlehandedly preserved the fading history of Indigenous bark canoe construction in North America, building 110 historically accurate canoe models, many based on canoes that were the last remaining example of their type. Adney calculated that his canoe models consumed over 20,000 hours of detailed drawing, research and building.Bark Canoes profiles Adney''s life and life''s work. Born in the United States in 1868, he lived much of his adult life in Canada. His last years were spent almost penniless in a small bungalow in New Brunswick. Canoe research and model building were only one of the passions that drove this extraordinary man. Respected by scholars for his work with canoes, ethnography and Native languages, he struggled against enormous odds to create and preserve his models and papers.Now owned by the Mariners'' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, 110 of his beloved canoe models have been photographed and are presented here in splendid color. This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of North American Indigenous people and how they lived. The Mariners'' Museum holds the largest international collection of maritime artifacts in North America, including ship models, paintings and hundreds of thousands of vintage photographs.

California is a state of great contrasts. Its highest point, Mount Whitney, is nearly 15,000 feet above sea level, and its lowest, Death Valley, is 282 feet below sea level. Its population of almost 40 million is greater than any other state in the country. Nearly 10 million people live in Los Angeles County alone, yet there are enormous stretches of desert and forest that are barely populated. California''s wealth of attractions include: The pristine beauty and grandeur of Yosemite National Park and Joshua Tree National Park The unique and ancient sequoias, which draw visitors from around the world The golden sand dunes of Death Valley and the Mojave Desert San Francisco, one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in the world Los Angeles, the commercial center of the state with the glamour and mystique of Hollywood San Diego and its pristine beaches and popular zoo The Golden Gate Bridge, an internationally recognized symbol of California World-famous wineries and lush vineyards.