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Regarding unforgettable travel experiences, journeys through the Americas top our bucket list. Imagine a road trip across the US, cruising along the Amazon, or taking an epic train ride through the Canadian Rockies. Across this beautiful landmass, it's the journey, rather than the destination, that's always mattered the most.Featuring over 150 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys The Americas is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the best adventures across the Americas, from soaking up the oceanside scenery on a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to sailing between sandy islands in the Caribbean. With this book, you can find: -The main highlights/ locations include the Appalachian Trail, Route 66, icy glaciers in Alaska, Guyana's Kaieteur Falls, Nahanni River, and more  -Maps that plot the routes and bring their highlights to life, with additional practical information such as duration, difficulty, and start and end points-Types of transport that you can use on your journey, such as hiking, cycling, and driving Take a look at this Inspirational travel book covering the Americas' most incredible journeys, including routes on foot and by bike, road, rail, and water. A great gift purchase for enthusiastic on-the-ground or armchair travelers, those keen to have bucket-list experiences, and US travelers taking multiple holidays.

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Be More Japan is a celebration of all things Japanese. You can take a look through popular sights and pick and choose what interests you to plan your perfect trip. Or take a trip through everything to get the full experience of Japan. Whether you use Be more Japan as a travel guide or to help you learn more about the Japanese culture. Be More Japan helps you understand and experience the best of Japan, both at home and abroad.  For those who can’t make the trip to Japan, or who want to carry on the experience when they return, this book also has useful  tips and suggestions for how to bring Japanese culture to you, and places where you can see its influence around the world.With this book you can: -Learn about the traditional skills of the tea ceremony and calligraphy-Dive into the captivating culture of Japan, with topics such as art, music, food, wellness and innovation-Find details on topics such as transport, karaoke, ikigai, shopping and hot springs to help you make the most of your trip to JapanRevised and updated, and with each page alive with facts, history, and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living - whether you're eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you're dreaming of a future trip to Japan, this book will get you closer to your destination before you've even departed.

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Become an instant expert on Pokémon with this handy pocket-sized book!Start your journey to becoming a Pokémon Master by finding out everything you ever needed to know about your favorite Pokémon and their Trainers. Discover their amazing stats, special skills, and battle styles, as well as getting expert tips on how to catch and care for them. Plus, take a fun quiz to test if you’ve really powered-up your knowledge. With this awesome guide, you’ll be a top Trainer in no time!

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Meet the little bear who’s always hungry for honey and find 5 pop-up surprises inside!Join Pooh as he searches The Hundred Acre Wood for his friends: Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and Roo, and share with your toddler a character that you loved too.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal Winnie and his friends, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Winnie the Pooh Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!©Disney

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Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world.Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you’re looking for the best place to better understand the climate crisis, look no further! This book will give kids the facts about climate change, explain what the state of our planet is, how it got there, and give them hope to fight for their future.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.

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The USA’s National Parks truly are places of wonder: staggering landscapes of jaw-dropping dimensions and incredible diversity where you can stand on the very edge of civilisation.They are the earth’s breathing spaces, precious places to conserve nature and wildlife for future generations. Explore countless places to hike, camp, climb, swim and paddle, where you and your family can create lifelong memories of freedom and wide-open spaces.The book contains inspiring narratives reflecting the rich diversity and natural importance of the parks, including their role in conserving wildlife, their intricate ecosystems, and their importance as untamed yet accessible spaces where people love to escape and unwind. In this book you’ll discover: -Beautiful photography and inspiring ideas – perfect for planning your next adventure -63 national parks in order of designation, showcasing what makes each one special-Maps, facts and figures, things to do, and when and where to experience it at its bestThe book considers the history of the national parks – the ideas behind their establishment, why they hold a special place in American culture and why they’re more relevant than ever today. Celebrate the beauty, history, and cultural importance of America’s 63 national parks in this revised and updated edition, which features the newest national park, New River Gorge.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a family's journey on board the Titanic with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Titanic will introduce kids to a family's journey on board the most famous ship of all time—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Grades 3 and 4 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as inventions, inventors, and history.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 and 4) who are newly independent readers ready to advance. 

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Un libro de jardinería diferente que explica la ciencia detrás de la jardinería de forma visual y clara.¿El mundo de la botánica y la jardinería te parecen un misterio? Las guías de jardinería al uso tienden a dar gran cantidad de instrucciones y consejos, pero rara vez aportan explicaciones sobre el por qué. ¡No te preocupes! El Dr. Stuart Farromond arroja luz sobre todas esas preguntas que siempre te has hecho y te explica lo que sucede en tu jardín desde un enfoque científico.La guía botánica definitiva para entender los secretos de la horticultura y la floricultura como un profesional: -        Escrita con un lenguaje accesible y libre de tecnicismos en formato pregunta y respuesta.-         Con explicaciones claras, apoyadas por gráficos y esquemas para ilustrar los conceptos de forma visual.-         Estructurado en torno al ciclo de vida de un jardín, desde los primeros brotes hasta el momento de la poda.-         Explica los beneficios de la jardinería para la salud mental y el medio ambiente.Un práctico manual de jardinería con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia, que te ayudará a comprender mejor cómo se comportan las plantas, desmitificar creencias y descubrir las bases y avances de la horticultura moderna. The only book to explain the science behind gardening practice in a simple and visually accessible way.The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. Dr. Stuart Farromond casts his scientific eye over a typical year in the garden to answer all the horticultural questions you’ve ever wanted the answer to. This great gardening book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows, featuring: - An accessible guide structured around the life cycle of the garden, taking you from first shoots to pruning for renewal.- An accessible Q &A format, with stats and infographics to bring the story to life, as well as  long-held gardening myths are exploded by new science.- Every way to greener fingers has an action point so that you can understand the science, apply your gardening practice, and enjoy a flourishing garden.From hands-on, practical advice, to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, while also covering topics such as the positive impact gardening can have on the earth during a time of climate crisis in between, The Science of Gardening debunks myths and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college. As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr. Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro.

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Become body literate with Gut: An Owner's Guide, the next book in The Body Literacy Library, an enlightening series that will democratize health for a new generation of readers.Gut: An Owner's Guide is an informative, practical, and engaging introduction to this hidden-away part of the body. We tend to only pay attention to our gut when it tries to tell us something - when it feels uncomfortable or something goes wrong. This myth-busting book focuses on all aspects of gut health, so you can steer clear of Dr. Google and find out what will really make your gut happier and healthier.Dr. Austin Chiang is a world-renowned expert in gut health and TikTok star, who believes everyone has a right to know and understand their body. He translates medical jargon into simple, clear prose, answering frequently asked patient queries, and investigating what we fear, and most misunderstand about our gut.From what you should eat (or not) to how often you should poo, to the microbiome and the brain/gut connection - this taboo-tackling book applies science to the everyday, with simple illustrations, checklists, FAQs, and myth busters, all supported by the latest medical research. Gut: An Owner's Guide won't just help you to understand your body, it might even change your life.

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¡Lleva tus habilidades de bordado a otro nivel con más de 150 tipos de puntadas!Esta guía visual es un recurso básico con cientos de puntos de bordado explicados paso a paso, imprescindible tanto para principiantes que quieran aprender a bordar, como para expertos que deseen ampliar sus conocimientos. ¡Encuentra las puntadas que más te inspiren para tu próximo proyecto o adapta uno de tus diseños con útiles consejos!En el interior de este libro para bordar, encontrarás- Más de 150 puntos de bordado fáciles y difíciles, para todas las edades y niveles de habilidad- Fotografías en color e instrucciones paso a paso- Un muestrario para poder ver todas las puntadas a simple vista y encontrar de manera más fácil lo que estás buscando- Una introducción con todas las herramientas, materiales y técnicas que necesitas para llevar a cabo tus proyectos: agujas, hilos, bastidor, etc.Observa los puntos aplicados en distintas composiciones: tradicionales, contemporáneas, ornamentales,cromáticas... ¡y domina todas las técnicas y patrones! Punto de cruz, Stumpwork, Hardanger, calados, vainicas, bordado en relieve y muchos más. Diviértete creando y prepárate para darle vida a tus labores con este increíble manual para amantes del bordado.More than 150 eye-catching, stash-busting stitches to take your knitting to the next level.Take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Stitches Step-by-Step. Whatever your knitting ability, this essential guide will help you master a huge range of techniques and patterns, including colorwork, fair isle and intarsia, cables and textural patterns, lace knitting, and methods for casting on and off. Find inspiration for your next knitting project or adapt a design you know and love with tips on incorporating different stitches into your work. Dive into the pages of this knitting book to discover- More than 150 essential knitting stitches, with each step of the process fully photographed and annotated.- Clean, fresh layouts, with contemporary colourways used in the stitch photography.- An introductory chapter covering all of the essential tools, materials, and essential techniques. - A gallery chapter showcasing all of the stitches at-a-glance, so readers can easily find the effect or style.Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease, while the Tools chapter will help you prepare with the right needles, yarn, and other tools you’ll need to recreate each technique.

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How did Christianity get shared around the world? And how has Christian belief changed over the last 50 years? Providing some of the answers to these and many other questions, A History of Christianity charts the 2,000-year-long history of the world's largest religion.This richly illustrated overview covers everything from the world of the Old Testament to Christianity in the 21st century, including topics such as the early martyrs, the birth of the monasteries, the Crusades, the Reformation, and the rise of the Church in the Americas and Africa. It examines the wide-ranging beliefs and doctrines found within the Church and illuminates the role Christianity plays in ordinary people's lives. With its fresh, highly visual approach, A History of Christianity introduces the key events, figures, and movements that helped shape the Church.In this history book, you can find: -An accessible illustrated guide to the key events and thinkers of the last 2,000 years of Christianity-Detailed contextual illustrations, maps, and annotated works of art-Insightful quotes from Christian thinkers and the Bible-Chapters outlining different elements of Christianity and important moments that shaped beliefs include The Roots of Christianity, Challenges to the Early Church, The Renaissance, Social Issues & Activism, and more. Beautifully illustrated, clearly presented, and written in an accessible style, this guide is the perfect companion for believers and those who want to know about the history of the Church. This is a great guide for readers looking for a clear and accessible introduction to Christianity and/or the history of Christianity.

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Un primer libro de jardinería para niños, con divertidos proyectos y actividades, para que los más pequeños aprendan a cuidar el medioambiente jugando y disfruten de su pasión por las flores y las plantas.Los niños descubrirán cómo preparar la tierra antes de sembrar, qué y cuándo plantar, dónde conseguir semillas, cómo trasplantar, podar y hacer compost, qué verduras y hierbas cultivar. ¡Todo lo necesario para crear increíbles espacios verdes y llenar de color y aromas tu casa, balcón o jardín!-         Perfecto para aprender cómo crecen las plantas y tener un primer contacto con el huerto o el jardín.-         Con texto sencillo, instrucciones paso a paso y divertidas ilustraciones.-         Ideal para fomentar el respeto por la naturaleza y el medioambiente.¡Enseña a tus hijos a sembrar, plantar, regar y cuidar de las plantas y observa como ser convierten en auténticos jardineros!This is the perfect gardening book for kids who want to plant fruit and vegetables, create mini-farms from plants, and go on wildflower missions.No matter how tiny your space, you can be a gardener. Livi Gosling has advice on creating places for plants to live in your home, scavenging from the recycling to create a vegetable kingdom, and adding a splash of color to grey city streets with your own wildflower seed mix.This great gardening book for children features: - Livi’s striking illustrations that make this book a keepsake as well as a practical guide.- Kid-friendly text makes the topic fun and encourages a sense of wonder at nature.- A strong eco message.With clear step-by-step instructions on how to get seeds, plant them, and help them grow, and plenty of inspiration and helpful tips, this nature book teaches children the basics for growing different plants, from gorgeous flowers to delicious fruit and vegetables.

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¡Aprende más de 200 puntos de bordado con esta práctica guía!Si estás buscando perfeccionar tu técnica o aprender a bordar, este libro de bordado será tu mejor aliado. Reúne toda la información que necesitas para convertirte en todo un experto de este arte milenario: materiales y técnicas de montaje, telas, marcos, explicaciones paso a paso y fotografías a todo color de los diferentes puntadas de bordado.- Cada puntada viene clasificada por nivel de dificultad y con una lista de sugerencias de uso para guiar a los lectores dependiendo de sus necesidades.- Incluye un capítulo que engloba todos los recursos esenciales para llevar tu proyecto a cabo: materiales, herramientas, técnicas y mucho más.·   Con un muestrario de puntadas en el que podrás ver a simple vista todas las técnicas que encontrarás en el interior del libro.Una increíble enciclopedia visual en la que amantes del bordado de todas las edades encontrarán inspiración e ideas creativas para sus proyectos. ¡Descubre todos los consejos y herramientas, halla tu técnica e inicia tu próximo proyecto!An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 embroidery and needlepoint stitches.Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished sewer seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions.This elegant embroidery book further features:- A comprehensive step-by-step guide to more than 200 essential stitches.- A stitch gallery that provides an at-a-glance showcase of all techniques featured in the book.- Each stitch comes with a difficulty level and list of suggested uses to guide readers to the best technique for their needs.- Materials, Tools, and Techniques chapter covers all essential equipment and resources readers may need to create their embroidery projects.With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities.

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¿Preparado para descubrir el mundo perdido de los dinosaurios?Pasa las páginas de este precioso libro infantil y descubre fascinantes datos sobre los dinosaurios y las criaturas prehistóricas que habitaron nuestro planeta hace millones de años.Un magnífico primer libro sobre dinosaurios, ideal para niños de 3 a 5 años, que introduce a los más pequeños en la historia de estos asombrosos animales prehistóricos y les enseña de forma sencilla y entretenida cómo eran, qué aspecto tenían, cómo vivían o por qué se extinguieron.Este educativo libro ilustrado para niños es una introducción imprescindible a los dinosaurios y la vida en la prehistoria:- Perfecto para pequeños paleontólogos que empiezan a leer.- Para leer en voz alta antes de dormir.- Con textos sencillos y términos clave resaltados en cada página.- Preciosas ilustraciones que muestran los distintos tipos de dinosaurios y sus características físicas.Acompáñanos en este viaje al pasado y descubre todo sobre las plantas, los insectos, las aves, los dinosaurios y otros fascinantes animales de otro tiempo: cuántas especies había, qué comían, cuáles eran los más grandes, cuándo vivieron… This is the must-have illustrated introduction to the world of dinosaurs. Turn each page to find out more about a wide variety of dinosaurs. With beautiful illustrations, storybook text, and key terms highlighted on each page, this book is a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to the dinosaurs that used to roam the world. Many pages are devoted to a single dinosaur, with others featuring a collection of dinosaurs from the same family, and some explore more than one dinosaur type, giving bite-sized chunks of accessible information within this book for 3-5 year olds to help them get to know new species. This dazzling dinosaur book for kids further includes: - Essential information about each species in a friendly and accessible way.- Colorfully illustrated with light annotation of key features.- Early dinosaur and animal vocabulary whilst building awareness of connections between species.There are also reference pages that dive in deeper to explore dinosaur classification, food chains, and habitats. A friendly, factual, timeless gift book, The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs will be treasured forever.

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies with big trucks and read-aloud text in two languages! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Trucks is an interactive and fun way to help your bilingual child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful truck-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable bilingual picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift.This charming board book for babies includes:- An amazing range of different textures to explore.- Cleary labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design.- Easy to read text in English and Spanish to encourage bilingual babies to read in both languages- A texture or eye-catching area on every page.- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth.Read all about an exciting selection of different trucks, from the rumble rumble garbage truck to the brush brush road sweeper! Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mom and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. The perfect gift to help them become fluent in their second language.¡El libro interactivo perfecto para que los bebés aprendan los nombres de los camiones en dos idiomas! La ambulancia, el tractor, el camión de la basura, el de reparto, y muchos más. Con este libro de texturas bilingüe, los niños podrán tocar y sentir las diferentes partes de estos vehículos o los materiales que transportan. Pasa las páginas con tu pequeño mientras observan juntos las coloridas imágenes y leen en voz alta los nombres de los distintos tipos de camiones. - Texto fácil y vocabulario simple en inglés y español, perfecto para bebés bilingües que están empezando a leer en dos idiomas- Elementos táctiles y llamativas imágenes del mundo que nos rodea que ayudarán a los más pequeños a desarrollar sus habilidades motoras - Variadas texturas para explorar con las yemas de los dedos- Formato pequeño para sujetarlo fácilmente con las manos- Material resistente y acolchado  Con este libro bilingüe, los más pequeños aprenderán un segundo idioma de manera divertida mientras descubren nuevas formas y texturas a través del sentido del tacto. El regalo perfecto para fomentar el aprendizaje temprano de tu bebé y ayudarle a empezar a hablar en su segundo idioma con mayor fluidez.

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¿Te gustaría cultivar tus propias verduras, frutas y hortalizas con coste cero?Huw Richards logró autoabastecerse de la comida de su propio huerto durante todo un año y ¡tú también puedes! Pasa las páginas de este completo manual de horticultura y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber para cultivar y recolectar tus propios alimentos de manera autosuficiente y ecológica. Sea cual sea el espacio con el que cuentes o la experiencia que tengas, este guía de cultivo te enseña cómo hacer un huerto en casa de forma fácil:-         Consejos para elegir el lugar y el sistema de cultivo más adecuados: el jardín, el balcón, una azotea o terraza, en el suelo, en camas elevadas, en contenedores…-         Información sobre las herramientas de jardinería y los materiales que necesitas.-         Cómo preparar y sembrar la tierra, hacer compost, eliminar malezas, plagas y enfermedades, conseguir semillas.-         Fichas de cultivo de más de 30 tipos de plantas, populares y perennes.-         Incluye un diario de cultivo de 54 semanas donde Huw Richards explica cómo cultivó sus propios alimentos durante todo un año sin gastar nada de dinero.-         Consejos sobre cómo vender tu cosecha y conseguir dinero para agrandar la zona de cultivo.El libro de jardinería perfecto para todo aquel que desee iniciarse en el arte del huerto urbano y cultivar sus propios alimentos orgánicos y saludables.Zero-cost, low effort and a long term solution to your fresh produce needs!Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to be self-sufficient by growing his own fruit and veg for free for a year. He succeeded, and now wants to help you do the same.Grow your own food in your home garden, allotment or container and look forward to a bountiful harvest year-round. You can plant fruit and veg at home without spending a penny and Huw Richard's shows you how.Packed with tried-and-tested advice, this gardening book covers:- Finding a space to grow - in the garden or on a terrace or balcony - and sourcing the materials you need- Deciding what to grow your crops in (the ground, a raised bed, or containers)- Clear growing instructions on more than 30 species of popular annual and perennial crops- Huw Richards' 52-week journal of how he grew his own food for free for a year without spending a penny- Advice on how to go about selling your produce to raise money to expand your growing areaLearn about the space you need and how to prepare it, make your own compost, tackle weeds, pests, and diseases, and how to get hold of your first set of seeds! Discover many strategies to expand your garden for the better.

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¡Aprende todos los trucos y consejos que te convertirán en cuidador de plantas experto!Por mucho que las riegues, tus plantas siguen estando débiles: hojas que se caen, amarillean y tienen manchas marrones. ¿Qué ocurre? Esta guía de plantas de interior te explica de manera fácil los problemas que pueden estar sufriendo.Detecta las señales de peligro, aprende cómo puedes rescatarlas y descubre qué planta se adapta mejor a tus necesidades. Puedes colocarlas en espacios muy diferentes: baños, cuartos fríos, encima del escritorio, en el marco de una ventana, en un rincón sombrío o en un solárium caliente. ¡Crea tu propio oasis dónde tú quieras!Este libro de plantas también incluye:·       Consejos para comprender qué les gusta y qué no.·       Indicaciones sobre cuánta luz, agua, calor y humedad necesitan.·   Explicaciones para principiantes de las diferentes etapas de crecimiento de la planta.¡Pasa las páginas y descubre cómo salvar a tus plantas! Identifica qué hay plantado en tu maceta y asegúrate de que crezca sana y fuerte. El regalo perfecto para todo aquel que busca poner una planta en su vida y para amantes de las plantas con poca experiencia que quieren adquirir nuevos conocimientos. Learn all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent – of more than 100 different plants.Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, dried leaves, even though you've watered it: what’s going on? How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will explain – and fix – your houseplant woes. Learn to spot the danger signs and take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Discover the perfect plant for your unique space and needs. Bathrooms, cold rooms, at a desk, on a windowsill, in a gloomy corner or hot suntrap: there are plants for every location to create your own indoor oasis.This perfect plant book further features:- Quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like:- How much light, water, food, heat, and humidity. - Every stage of plant parenting for beginners, from identifying exactly what's in the pot, to keeping it in check when it grows too well. Proving the idea self-purchase or gift purchase for complete beginners who have no experience with or knowledge of plants, as well as [people who want to increase the amount of greenery in their life with indoor plants.

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More than 650 classic recipes from Britain's best loved cookery writer.From mouth-watering classics like cheesy cottage pie, steak Diane, and salmon en croûte to family favorites such as lasagna, chili con carne, and three-cheese macaroni, you'll find your belly full and your heart fuller. With some exciting twists and turns along the way - prawn tacos, Thai spiced soup, and stir-fried Chinese noodles - there is really something for everyone! Not to mention a sumptuous collection of desserts guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth, including cakes, pastries, soufflés, and trifles.Perfect for everyday cooks, baking enthusiasts, and Mary Berry fans alike, Mary Berry The Complete Cookbook is the crowning glory of every cook's shelf.

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See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this stunning visual encyclopediaIn the same series as the New Children’s Encyclopedia and DK children’s encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this updated animal encyclopedia is a valuable reference source for children, parents, and educators. From the latest research to recent numbers on populations, this book gives you all the information you need about animals on land, in water, and in the air.Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich variety of animal life on our planet. At a time in history when climate change and habitat loss are profoundly affecting animals, this book helps educate children about all the creatures in the world that are at risk of vanishing forever.

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Whether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden.Raised beds are possible in any-size garden, even on balconies, but it needs expert advice to create the optimum growing conditions, achieve the most practical use of space tailored to your individual needs, and ensure longevity of the raised bed structure. Featuring clear diagrams, inspired planting plans, and step-by-step photography of beds built from scratch, this book will be the ultimate guide on your raised bed journey.In addition, 10 international gardeners, all sharing a love of raised beds, will explain their “take” and provide planting designs that will open your eyes to the variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and planting displays that are possible with a raised bed.  From placing and designing, choosing materials, and growing media, to ongoing maintenance and how best to care for your plants, The Raised Bed Book is the final word on growing above ground.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about bears with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: A Bear’s Tale will introduce kids to some traditional stories about bears in America’s Pacific Northwest—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Pre-K and Kindergarten reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as inventions, inventors, and history.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Pre-Reader titles are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. Perfect to help children ages 3 to 5 (Grades Pre-K and K) who are ready to enter the world of reading.

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Search through the Amazon forest and incredible animals in this exciting bilingual book for 0-3 year olds. Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a funny anteater with a very long tongue, a spotty jaguar leaping into a busy river, a slithery snake hanging from a leafy tree, a beautiful hummingbird sipping sweet nectar from a pretty flower, and two playful monkeys climbing to the treetops.This pop-up book for children further includes:- Six fun pop-ups.- Eye-catching illustrations that bring educational animal topics to life. - Rounded corners within a sturdy board book safety tested for babies and toddlers.- Rhyming text and repetition in both English and Spanish to engage babies and toddlers alike. Simple information about the rainforest habitat and animals are carefully woven throughout this jungle book for children making it an engaging and easy introduction to life in the rainforest. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning of a second language, while the beautifully illustrated pop-up scenes will surprise and excite curious preschoolers.¡Encuentra los animalitos de la selva que se esconden detrás de cada solapa en este divertido libro bilingüe con rimas para niños!Recorre la selva tropical y descubre los animales que la habitan en el camino. Al levantar cada una de las solapas, los bebés encontrarán divertidas sorpresas: un oso hormiguero, un jaguar saltando en el río, una serpiente colgando de una rama, un colibrí bebiendo el néctar de una flor y dos monos juguetones trepando por los árboles. Este libro de cartón en dos idiomas, incluye:- Seis pop-ups desplegables- Ilustraciones atractivas de la fauna y de la naturaleza- Texto rimado en inglés y español para ampliar su vocabulario en ambos idiomas- Esquinas redondeadas, adecuadas para niños pequeños- Información esencial sobre la selva, los animales que los habitan y los hogares que construyenLas divertidas rimas junto con las bonitas ilustraciones de los pop-ups, son una combinación muy estimulante para el desarrollo  y el aprendizaje temprano. Pop-Up Peekaboo Rainforest La Selva libro imprescindible para que los niños se diviertan descubriendo este hábitat mientras aprenden un segundo idioma de manera amena y divertida.

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Apréndelo todo sobre las escrituras del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento con El Libro de la Biblia.¡Sumérgete en el libro religioso que se ha impreso más veces en la historia! Con un enfoque moderno, diagramas, gráficos, pasajes e información completa, esta guía sobre la Biblia es la herramienta perfecta para comprender mejor los textos sagrados.En su interior, encontrarás:-Capítulos estructurados en el mismo orden que los libros de la Biblia, empezando por el Génesis y terminando por los Hechos de los Apóstoles, las Epístolas y el Apocalipsis.-Imágenes de pinturas, esculturas y retratos de los eventos y personajes clave: Dios, Jesucristo en la cruz, Judas, La última cena, el Arca de Noé…- Datos, tablas, líneas temporales y gráficos que te muestran los conceptos básicos de la Biblia.- Contenido confiable y texto fácil de leer.Este libro descifra los manuscritos, los personajes y los pasajes de la Biblia. Descubre por qué estos textos sagrados han sido clave en la cultura occidental y cómo han servido de fuente de inspiración en el arte, la música y la literatura durante más de 2000 años. La guía perfecta tanto para autodidactas y estudiantes de las religiones que desean obtener una visión general del tema, como para expertos que buscan afianzar sus conocimientos.El libro de la Biblia pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas, que expone temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de temas. Un libro en español para todas las edades.Learn about the scriptures of the Old and New Testament in The Bible Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about the Bible in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Bible Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of the Bible, with:- Entries organized to follow the course of the Bible from start to finish- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Bible Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the most widely printed religious book of all time, aimed at self-educators and religious education students wanting to gain an overview. Here you’ll find clear factual writing offering insight into key figures, scriptures and passages.

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An interactive touch and feel book for babies with an adorable baby dinosaur and read-aloud text in two languages! Baby Touch and Feel: Baby Dinosaur is an interactive and fun way to help your bilingual child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful baby dinosaur-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable bilingual picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift.This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore.- Cleary labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design.- Easy to read text in English and Spanish to encourage bilingual babies to read in both languages- A texture or eye-catching area on every page.- Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth.Read all about a charming selection of baby dinosaur species, from the spiky Styracosaurus to the tall Saltasaurus! Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. The perfect gift to help them become fluent in their second language.¡El libro interactivo perfecto para que los bebés aprendan los tipos de dinosaurios en dos idiomas! El Triceraptor, el Tyrannosaurus rex, el Diplodocus, el Saltasáurido, y muchos más. Con este libro bilingüe de texturas, los niños podrán tocar y sentir la piel de un dinosaurio, las hojas que come o la cáscara de uno de sus huevos. Pasa las páginas con tu pequeño mientras observan juntos las coloridas imágenes y leen en voz alta los nombres de las diferentes especies de dinosaurios.- Texto fácil y vocabulario simple en inglés y en español, perfecto para bebés bilingües que están empezando a leer en dos idiomas- Elementos táctiles y llamativas imágenes del mundo que nos rodea que ayudarán a los más pequeños a desarrollar sus habilidades motoras - Variadas texturas para explorar con las yemas de los dedos- Formato pequeño para sujetarlo fácilmente con las manos- Material resistente y acolchado  Con este libro bilingüe, los más pequeños aprenderán un segundo idioma de manera divertida mientras descubren nuevas formas y texturas a través del sentido del tacto. El regalo perfecto para fomentar el aprendizaje temprano de tu bebé y ayudarle a empezar a hablar en su segundo idioma con mayor fluidez.

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Get creative with over 100 glow-in-the-dark-stickers of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Black Widow, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, and some of their most notorious enemiesPacked with cool facts about all their favorite characters from the comics, kids can expand their knowledge of the ultimate Superhero team, and with the glowing stickers inside, create action scenes to thrill both night and day!Light up the sky with the God of Thunder’s hammer Mjolnir, soar through space with Captain Marvel, or envision some truly epic team-ups. Avengers Assemble!

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Dive into a world of mind-blowing facts that may defy belief, but they are all absolutely true!Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit inside a Sahara sand dune? Wow your friends and amaze your family with hundreds of new facts in this fun-filled, picture-packed bumper book for children aged 9+. 1,000 Amazing World Facts contains striking images, visual comparisons, and informative diagrams in one unforgettable journey around the world. From the tiniest microchip to our unimaginably enormous Universe, no subject is left unexplored. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- 1,000 mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.- Science boxes that are illustrated with engaging diagrams to explain information.Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1,000 times? Or the blue whale's heart is as big as a car? Children will love all these facts and more, presented either with impressive CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. More in the SeriesIf you like 1,000 Amazing World Facts then why not complete the collection? Journey to the Jurassic era with 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts, learn about all things weird and wonderful with 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts, or discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky with 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts.

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This is the ultimate guide to sports and the perfect reference for the Paris Olympics 2024 - an amazing year for sport.Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in Tokyo and Beijing. Get the authoritative inside scoop from leading experts in each sport. Discover match-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world's top competitors. And learn all of the facts, stats, and stories behind the Olympic Games - the most spectacular sporting event on the planet.Whether you love your sports or want to learn more about this worldly topic, this book will be a great guide. The Sports Book includes profiles of the major sporting competitions and the most successful players and sporting nations. Explore chapters about football, watersports, motorsports, and more! In this book, you will find: -More than 200 of the world's most popular sports – from football and basketball to less widely-known sports such as korfball and dragon boat racing-Details updated with the latest rules and stats for every featured sport and competition, including the stories behind every Olympic Games leading up to Paris-Clear step-by-step artworks explain key sporting skills and techniques, fields of play, and player positions-Fascinating insights and fun anecdotes that capture the lighter side of each sportFully revised with the latest facts, stats, rules, and results of world sport, The Sports Book also includes details of the current world and Olympic records. It is perfect for sports buffs needing an ultimate quick-reference guide or anyone looking to improve their knowledge.

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Get started on your woodwork practice with this ultimate guide to essential carpentry skills, techniques, tools, tips, and tricks.Complete and easy directions for key skills, from simple joinery techniques to more involved woodworking projects, with clear helpful photographs. Key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking projects, through clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs.New carpenters will learn about the essential tools needed and the principles of basic design and practice crucial techniques like wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration.Experienced crafters will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new. We’ll make sure you choose the right wood for the job and find more than 100 hard and softwoods, plus their properties, in our handy directory.Put your skills into practice with 28 DIY woodworking projects. This carpentry book will show you how to create home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more. This reference book provides all the information you need to become a master carpenter and have a houseful of fine furnishings to show for the effort! Everything You Need to Know About WoodworkingWoodworking is a complete illustrated carpentry course with comprehensive and extensive photos to show you how to become a craftsman. You’ll have all the information you need to start your projects right away with simple step-by-step instructions. It also makes a fantastic gift for hobby carpenters.Inside, you’ll discover:• Tools: Understand how to use hand, power, and machine tools, and choose the right wood for every job.• Techniques: Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to master all key woodworking techniques.• Projects: Put your skills into practice to create well-crafted and practical objects, from a wine rack to a chest of drawers.

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Saddle up and get ready to explore the magnificent world of horses!Do you dream about riding a horse and want to know more about them? Would you like to learn how to care for a horse, what equipment to use, or enter the world of equestrian sports? Discover the secrets of horses and ponies in this fun, lively book.Read all about favorite breeds from the Shire horse to the Shetland pony. Find out about horses and ponies from around the globe, and be amazed by their beautiful colorings and patterns. Filled with stunning photographs, simple illustrations, and fantastic facts, this book features all the information a child would need to know about these wonderful animals, including their gaits—from trotting to galloping, horse families, and why horseback riding is good for you.My Book of Horses and Ponies is an engaging, informative children’s book that will captivate curious minds. Young equine enthusiasts will be excited to read this wonderful treasury of horses and ponies.

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