Usborne Publishing strana 8 z 116

Perfect for beach getaways, this book is packed with beautiful illustrations of seashore life, from sandcastles, crabs and shells to sea birds, pebbles and driftwood. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Wriggling with worms and spiders and other creepy crawlies, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. From deserts and jungles to ponds, caves and gardens, each setting is beautifully depicted with wonderful attention to detail. - Excellent for encouraging concentration and attention to detail - Reinforces counting skills - all in a playful, informative way

The second book in the fast-paced, witty, and big-hearted Afrofantasy series following a twelve-year-old apprentice in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom once more. Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The School for Good and Evil! Adia Kelbara may have defeated the power-hungry god Olark and saved Zaria, but now she must face something even more terrifying: her first semester as a student at the Academy of Shamans. As her abilities are tested during orientation, a mysterious affliction causes everyone except Adia and Thyme to pass out and a reanimated corpse appears, with a horrifying message. As if that wasn't bad enough, Emperor Darian sends news that the same phenomenon is happening across the kingdom and someone is siphoning energy from the living to resurrect corpses, creating cracks between the realms of the living and the dead. Now it will be up to Adia to push her magical abilities to the limit and journey to the tomb of the ancient High Queen in search of answers and a cure. But rising corpses aren't the only threats that stand in her way - a new enemy looms, and if Adia can't defeat them, Zaria may soon become another realm of the dead.

This book explores the fascinating world of biology - the study of all life, from tiny bacteria to plants, animals and entire ecosystems. Discover how living things behave and interact, and the amazing ways they adapt to the world around them. Find out how life on Earth began, how it has changed, and what living things might look like in millennia to come. Take a closer look at cells - the building blocks of life itself - and the vital role they play. Through a mix of diagrams, infographics, comic strips and clear, engaging text, this book shows readers what the study of biology is about, how much it covers, and why YOU might want to study it further yourself. It investigates some of the big issues that biologists are grappling with today, from preventing the spread of ever-evolving diseases to saving animals and plants from extinction.

Discover seven beautifully-illustrated fairy tales that celebrate family, in all its forms, and the joy friendship brings. Meet Lizzie, who outwits goblins to save her sister, and best friends, Freddie and Jack, who overcome a witch. Discover an enchanted toy shop, an elfin grove and a world beneath the waves. This collection brings to life some of the most important parts of childhood with tenderness, beauty and a timeless magic. A wonderful gift book with gorgeous illustrations in hardback edition.

A fascinating tour of the water cycle, looking at where rain comes from, flooding and droughts, the importance of clean water and how water reaches the kitchen tap. With expert advice from the international non-governmental organization Water Aid, this book encourages children to be curious about the world around them and the flap format works works brilliantly for answering their questions.

Join a motley pirate crew on their adventures in this buccaneering activity book. Fill the pages with pirate stickers as they prepare to set sail, relax below deck, take part in a raid on a merchant ship, survive a storm and meet some scary sea creatures.

From the wide-open ocean to a bright and bustling coral reef, explore all sorts of ocean habitats and discover the extraordinary creatures that inhabit them. Children will love discovering some amazing marine facts while they add over 100 stickers to the various underwater scenes.

Life is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she's a child that brings misfortune, possessed by a demon, and Adia can't disagree. When she suddenly manifests mysterious powers, causing an earthquake in her village, she flees to the faraway Academy of Shamans. Joining forces with a snarky goddess, a 500-year-old warrior girl and an annoying soldier-in-training, Adia must travel through hidden realms to save her kingdom. But to succeed, she must first come to understand the powers inside her...as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Discover a thrilling adventure of magical lands, unique powers and unexpected friendship that you'll never forget!

What is a school? Why do we have to go there? How will we get there? What do we need to take? Who will we meet and what will we do when we are there? These and many more questions are answered in this engaging and reassuring introduction to schools of all kinds. Children can find out about who works in a school, what happens during the school day and get tips on how to make friends. - Includes Quicklinks for further information and useful notes for grown-ups on helping prepare children for the big day. - Help build essential vocabulary - Encourages conversation about starting school - Supports early years curriculum

You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it might just squeak if you do! Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each sea animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the sea creatures being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my... With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with: - Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills - Playful music to inspire movement - Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language

Use the stickers in this magical book to dress the dolls for different fairy weddings. Help bridesmaids, pageboys and flower girls dress a fairy bride for her special day, join a bridal procession where a fairy rides to her wedding on a unicorn, join fairies dancing at a winter wedding and enjoy lots of other celebrations.

Babies will love looking at the bright pictures of zoo animals and seeing what happens when they move the sliding panels. An elephant waves her trunk, a turtle pops in and out of his shell and an orang-utan swings in the trees. There are cut-out shapes and fingertrails to discover, too.

An unforgettable story that will make you laugh and cry, for fans of Holly Smale and Jacqueline Wilson. "How far would you go for a friend? A shocking, poignant, powerful read with a message all young teens need to hear." Cathy Cassidy Willow and Alma are best friends, sharing a love of the spotlight. All they want is fame and fortune, and Willow is determined that the best way to get it is to go viral. So they start filming dares. Okay, so getting stuck in a basketball hoop doesn't get them the sort of attention they were hoping for, but as their challenges get more extreme, their fan base grows. Duct-taping themselves to a wall? No-brainer. Eating super-hot chillis? Of course! Waxing an eyebrow off? Super funny! And if they get in a bit of trouble, it's worth it. But if they really want to prove themselves, they have to go all-out. So they come up with the perfect idea. An idea that causes more than just a bit of trouble. An idea that might destroy not just their ambitions but their entire friendship for good.

Join a diverse cast of superheroes battling to save the world - whether they're big, small, cool, hot, swift, strong or wise. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Take a tour of the ancient world, to discover the wonders, and terrors, of its incredible civilisations. Eight scenes show readers all around the cities, countryside, and mighty monuments of several incredible ancient civilisations - from the dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt, to the rise of the great Mayan culture in Central America. Lift the flaps to find out how ancient people people lived, and how they died, what they ate, and how they built some of their amazing monuments. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open the doors of ancient Chinese houses, witness an Assyrian army laying siege to a fortress, and find out what goes on behind the walls of a Roman army fort.