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Discover the wonders of our awe-inspiring UniverseIf you stare at the stars and wonder what's out there and enjoy practical hands-on projects, this is the book for you! Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire your imagination and reveal some of the secrets of space.Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), Space Activity Lab features projects that explore everything from the Solar System to meteorites and from the Milky Way to moon buggies. You'll combine astronomy with art and craft by launching your own rocket, building a moon lander to learn how astronauts touch down safely on the moon's surface, making a pinhole camera to observe a solar eclipse, designing your own orrery to understand how planets orbit the Sun, and creating a cardboard model to explore the phases of the Moon. And for when darkness falls, there's a starfinder section that shows you how to spot incredible constellations in the night sky, from The Plough to Orion. Throughout the book, information boxes full of fascinating facts and panel stories explain the science. Space Activity Lab is the perfect package for creative kids who are interested in exploring the great mysteries of the night sky, infinity, and beyond!

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Discover the power of art and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the Children's Book of Art. You'll find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great artists and sculptors, from Leonardo da Vinci to Tracey Emin and Henry Moore.The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting artistic styles from across the globe, from the very earliest cave paintings through to Renaissance art and surrealism, via China's terracotta army and African sculpture.Plus, there are fun activities and projects so you can create your own works of art - the perfect gift for budding painters and sculptors

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Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the Children's Book of Music. You'll find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork and Beyoncé.The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting musical styles from across the globe, from the very earliest music through to classical and blues, via reggae, Afropop, hip-hop and dance - the perfect gift for budding musicians.

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Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first OlympicsExperience the glory of ancient Greece in this detailed introduction to one of the world's founding nations. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look inside a temple, and learn how the people of ancient Greece lived their lives. Find out about their religions, their hobbies, and their amazing impact on the rest of our history.DK Eyewitness Ancient Greece is crammed full of fascinating information, statistics, and facts. Stunning photography, maps, paintings, and lots of artefacts will help you to learn what life was like at this time. Learn why Greek pottery is so famous, discover how children played, and take a look at what people wore.Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

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More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!What is the nearest neighbour to Earth? What is the force that pushes a rocket called? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about space. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout the book to find more cool quizzes on the same topics within Kahoot! and test your knowledge further. Go for gold and make learning awesome!Kahoot! and the K! logo are trademarks of Kahoot! AS.

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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about inventions that change how we live - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Which Inventions Changed the World? is a beautifully designed reader all about inventions that changed people's lives - from helping us to navigate or communicate to keeping us healthy and safe. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about inventions from the wheel to VR, from the printing press to vaccines and X-rays.

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