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Use your bilingual reading powers to learn all about traditional tales of bears with this fascinating nonfiction reader – carefully leveled to help children progress.A Bear’s Tale – Relato de un oso is a beautifully designed reader describing a year in the life of a bear and weaving in some traditional stories and beliefs about bears in America’s Pacific Northwest.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills in Spanish and English. Children will love to find out about bears and the stories that have long been told about them

Use your bilingual reading powers to learn all about childhood in Puerto Rico with this fascinating nonfiction reader – carefully leveled to help children progress.A Puerto Rican Childhood – Una infancia puertorriqueña is a beautifully designed reader all about the life of a child growing up in Puerto Rico, including fascinating details about the island’s landscape, history, food, animals, pastimes and more. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills in Spanish and English. Children will love to find out about Carmen’s life and childhood on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico.

"With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and, in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft"--

Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind.

YUUG BEHUUL AND THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: ---tells a story of a young child: Morsan Brask, known by many as Yuug Behuul, was suddenly thrust into limelight when his technology solves age old questions of youth and longevity. Soon after he realizes a transmogrifier in his home brought to him by higher beings could reverse seniors to youngsters, aged to minors, senile to youthful, adding thousands of years to human life, government's around earth and people's from everywhere come calling with various extra ordinary strategies to take advantage of his machine or get involved for whatever gains could be made. Bets lost turn out to be wins for certain individuals as aged folks in societies all over begin reverting to earlier stages in their lives, bringing with them promises to make good on their past errors on society with their second youth as they begin anew. With unfolding events arrive fame to rob little Yuugy of his childhood as he constantly addresses humanity through world's media's not to worry about a thing as life has only just begun.

"In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did."--

"Practice the vocabulary and grammar learned in the Level 1 Beginner Course Book, with hundreds of exercises, activities, and accompanying audio."--

"Practice the vocabulary and grammar learned in the Level 2 Beginner Course Book, with hundreds of exercises, activities, and accompanying audio."--

"Discover the wonders of our rocky planet with this quiztastic book featuring rocks and minerals from all over the world! Learn about Earth's fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's molten core to sparkling emeralds, in this quiz book for children ages 9+. Striking pictures and fast facts will allow you to learn all about geology in a fun and engaging way. The pure form of every rock or mineral is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz questions. Turn the page to find the answers. In no time, you'll be able to distinguish sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from mudstone, and pyrite from pearl"--

A book that blends the past to the present and is designed to change the Reader's perceptions and their attitudes. Why are there so many First Nation Children that are not succeeding in school? What are the problems and more importantly what are the solutions? And how does this affect all Canadians and People? Is it important to You? Canada's doesn't want the general public to know what has happened and what is happening today. This book will shock the Reader but it also a book of hope for the future. In the movie "A Few Good Men," Jack Nicholson yells out in the courtroom, "You can't handle the truth!" But can you handle the truth about Canada?

"The essential guide to budget gardening hacks, with creative ideas and propagation know-how from Instagram's "garden fairy" Anya Lautenbach. Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank"--

Explore the natural and human wonders of planet Earth in this landmark encyclopedia celebrating the planet and the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it.

"Explore the animal kingdom and meet more than 100 species in this quiz book for children, teaching about a variety of species, from lions to crocodiles to butterflies--and everything in between"--

Learn all the essential facts about bugs with over 100 mind-boggling activities that make learning easy and fun.How do some insects glow in the dark? Why do spiders spin webs? How do bees make honey? Brain Booster Bugs covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the world of minibeasts.Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this creepy crawlies book and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and coloring. This exciting bug book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with different types of insects.- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.- In-depth information on pollination, habitats, and how it all works.This insect book for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding entomologists busy, and to inspire children to engage with minibeasts. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.About the seriesBrain Booster is a brand new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Brain Booster books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.

DK brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing orchids successfully at home. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Orchids contains everything you need to raise stunning, long-lasting blooms for your indoor space.Learn how to grow and care for various orchids with tips on positioning, feeding, watering, and propagation. A handy troubleshooting guide shows you how to recognize ailing plants, revive neglected orchids, and spot common diseases. From hanging baskets and bark rafts to corsages and bridal bouquets, get inspired and create thriving collections of orchids for your home.With passion on every page, you can enjoy the following: -A practical guide to harvesting home-grown orchids. -Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.-Exploration of popular flowers as well as lesser-known options.Let It Grow! Whilst many people use their gardens to grow fruits, flowers, herbs, and more,  the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career suggests a lot of today's green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for gardening. We believe it's time to change that!Whatever your horticultural hopes may be, author Insert Name Here brings you a growers guide that will shape your gardening journey like never before, full of top tips to help your garden thrive! An ideal gift for first-time gardeners, budding botanists, or the green-fingered lover in your life, make sure to get those gardening gloves on and join the journey today!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. If you like Grow Orchids, why not try the other titles in our Grow series? Learn how to brighten your garden all year round with Grow Bulbs, enjoy a no-fuss guide to container gardening with Grow Containers or minimize garden waste with Grow Eco-Gardening. Ready, set, let's grow!

"DK brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing roses successfully at home. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Roses contains everything you need to bring spectacular colors and gorgeous scents to your garden. Learn how to grow and care for various roses with tips on selecting the right site, planting, and pruning. Discover the perfect roses for your own outdoor space with a handy directory of the best varieties for every situation, as well as the ideal plants to grow alongside them. With their ease of cultivation, tolerance to varied climates, and sublime beauty, roses are the perfect flower for the modern garden."--

Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary. Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favorite LEGO Marvel minifigures -- from Black Panther to The Scarlet Witch. Meet all the iconic LEGO Marvel characters and learn about their allies, villains, skills, vehicles, and locations.

"DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice"--Amazon.

This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Writers Who Changed History places well-known writers in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence literature as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in literature, writing, poems, and novels or who want to broaden their general understanding of literature and writers' lives.Inside this book on writers, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 100 of the world's most important novelists, poets, and playwrights - from the Middle Ages to the present-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Charles Waddell Chesnutt and Zora Neale Hurston-Portraits of each writer alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original manuscripts, notebooks, letters, first editionsIn this literature guide, each writer is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced their work, revealing insights into the larger-than-life characters, plots, and evocative settings they created. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Writers Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.

"If you've ever wanted to know how to find your creative style and build your brand but didn't know who to ask, full-time artist Aurâelia Durand's got you covered! Inside, discover Aurâelia's path from art school student to internationally recognized artist. Inspired by questions she is regularly asked, Aurâelia shares how she did it, the lessons she and her artist friends have learned along the way, and how you can start your creative journey." --

"For many years, the state of the galaxy between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope was a mystery to Star Wars fans. With the release of Star Wars: Rebels and Rogue One, and more recently, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, an exciting new era has begun to emerge-the Dawn of Rebellion. Before Luke Skywalker ever picked up a lightsaber, the rebels were scattered and desperate bands of idealists, fighting their own battles against the might of the Empire. Victories were few, losses high, and danger ever-present. This Visual Guide charts this darkest of times, revealing all of the key characters, locations, vehicles, and weapons from the hit Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, with supporting material from the Skywalker saga. Includes an exclusive new cross-section artwork of the Fondor Hauler"--

"Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world's most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world"--

Originally published as The new complete book of self-sufficiency (1976) and The new self-sufficient gardener (1978).

A fun sticker activity book for kids to accompany the release of Disney's WishFollow Princess Asha and her goat Valentino on an epic starlit adventure in Disney's Wish with this book packed with stickers.This fun activity sticker book features images and artwork from Disney's movie Wish. Wish upon a star and celebrate Disney's 100th year with all the key characters, locations, and moments and relieve the movie magic with more than 100 stickers.Disney Wish: The Ultimate Sticker Book will help kids relive the wonder of Disney's newest movie. Fun stickering activities will keep kids aged 5-7 entertained for hours, and, with more than 100 stickers, there are plenty of extra stickers, too.(c)Disney

"In this...book, leading fungal biologists Lynne Boddy and Ali Ashby bring you closer to 300 species of mushrooms and lichens through fascinating facts, mushroom datasets, and detailed illustrations. Discover some of the fastest speeds in nature, specimens that glow in the dark, and fungi that clean up oil spills. Humans have had a close relationship with mushrooms for thousands of years-from using the shiitake for healing, to telling stories of enchanted fairy rings, to cooking gourmet dishes with rare specimens. Bringing together technology, medicine, food, culture, and nature, this fascinating book will open your eyes to the wonders of the hidden kingdom all around us"--