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My encyclopedia of very important things. / Dk Publishing, Inc.
Very important things
From the Arctic to the Antarctic, get ready to explore the continents. Learn about legends and folklore, world history, and how people live around the globe. Read about creatures from the land, sea, and skies, and delve into the world of the prehistoric dinosaurs. Find out about the impressive planets far away and the amazing features on Earth, from fiery volcanoes to dry deserts. Discover who's who in the animal kingdom. Learn about amazing art and marvellous music. Then say "hello" in lots of languages!

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Rebel Girls STEM stars : 25 tales of women in science / Berne, Emma Carlson
STEM stars
This collection features 25 inspiring tales of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about how these women solved problems, made incredible breakthroughs, and paved the way for future scientists everywhere.

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Easy sewing for kids : 35 fun and simple sewing projects for children aged 7 years + / Hardy, Emma

Teach your child to sew with this amazing step-by-step guide, filled with 35 fun and easy projects! Suitable for ages 7 and above, Easy Sewing for Kids is full of projects that are specially designed to help children learn to sew. Kids can jump right in with the first chapter, Animals & Other Creatures, and learn how to make all sorts of wild creatures, such as a wise old owl and sock monsters. Then, in Pretty Playthings, they'll perfect the art of making mice and toadstools, felt cupcakes and all sorts of fashionable items for a rag doll. The Fashion Fun chapter is filled with stylish designs and know-how so that kids can embroider jeans, applique t-shirts and even create a yo-yo necklace. Meanwhile, Bags, Books & Bedroom Bits 'n' Pieces provides plenty of sewing inspiration, including a tote bag, a cardigan pencil case and an applique cushion. The Dressing Up Time chapter features fun costumes like a pirate hat and patch and lovely fairy wings.

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The big book of fantasy kid crafts : 60 easy, low-cost projects to create a world of fairies, dragons, unicorns and more / Buchheit, Jennifer

Kids will be bored no longer when they're transported to a magical realm where they can be fairies, dragon riders, mermaids and more. These low-cost, eco-friendly crafts from Studio Rosie, trusted kids' arts and crafts maven, are sure to keep the hands and imaginations of little ones busy with amazing, foolproof results. Made from recycled materials like cardboard, corks, tissue paper and more, these DIY crafts are also super easy to source and to recycle when play is finished. This book will have 60 crafts, 60 photos and template s in the back.

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Mighty : the story of an oak tree ecosystem / Cole, Henry

"This stunning, profound book explores the life cycle of a tree -- not just through a season but across decades -- as well as the other living things that depend upon it. How can something stay itself and yet change and grow? The oak tree shows us how"--

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Global gardens : grow your knowledge of our world by exploring these glorious green spaces, from hot desert oases to icy Antarctic gardens / Bedia, Elizabeth Gilbert.

Grow your knowledge of our world by exploring these glorious green spaces, from hot desert oases to icy Antarctic gardens. Global Gardens is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children to explore the fascinating environments on our planet and the animals that live in them. Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including ecosystems, the continents, and the different habitats that plants and animals live in.

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A journey around our continents : explore the seven continents that make up our planet, and discover the incredible landscapes and environments of each one / Day, Nancy Raines

A Journey Around our Continents is part of the new DK Super Planet series, teaching children about our continents and what life on each one looks like. Captivating and curriculum-aligned, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It builds background knowledge and covers core scientific content, including an explanation of what a continent is and fascinating facts about all seven.

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Draw along animals : sketch your way through the animal kingdom / Dk Publishing, Inc.
Animals
"Venture into the animal kingdom with Draw Along Animals, the perfect book for young artists of all abilities. Follow along with Pippa Pixley as she helps you draw your favorite animals, from playful penguins to enormous elephants. Whether you're a beginner or a budding artist, this book will show you how easy and entertaining it is to create amazing animal art. Featuring funny facts and Pippa's top tips, you will draw like a pro in no time"--Back cover.

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All about patterns / Rusch, Elizabeth

"This concept picture book explores the art, math, and emotion of patterns, encouraging young readers to see the world differently"--

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Ocean secrets : a guidebook for little underwater adventures / Grindler, Sarah.

"The newest book in the Little Explorers series takes young readers from the seashore to the ocean floor, finding fascinating plants and animals and solving ocean mysteries along the way. Let's meet some of the amazing sea life that calls the ocean home. What creatures live where there is no sunlight? How do tides work? Is coral a plant or an animal? Search for the answers to these questions and more in the newest book in the Little Explorers series! With engaging text and realistic illustrations, young readers will adventure through the fascinating underwater world of our planet's oceans. Learn why some sea creatures glow, and how sharks can be as small as a pencil or as long as a bowling lane. From the helpful kelp forests of the shallow sunlight zone to the cold depths of the abyssal zone, interesting plants and animals abound -- and many mysteries too. Let's dive in!"-- Provided by publisher.