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By Katie Daynes, Illustrated by Marie-Eve Tremblay

A beautifully illustrated, geography book full of flaps to lift to find answers questions such as “When can I see a shooting star?”, “Where is the tallest waterfall?”, and “What are clouds made of?”.
Over 50 flaps to lift answer who, what, when, why and where questions about the weather and seasons, countries and languages around the world, what the Earth is made of and lots more.
With a map of the world showing many of the features mentioned in the book.

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Forced into hiding at the age of thirteen, her diary reveals what life was like for her and her Jewish family during the Second World War, and continues to inspire people all over the world.

ages 7-11

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Series: Extraordinary Lives

A bold new series of biographies for young readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures.

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages

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Age 8+

Size 11 1/2 x 11 1/2

Pages 64

Hardbound

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This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 8 years and up

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Find out about the key advances in science through 100 amazing pictures.

Discover how scientists invented life-saving medicines, probed the secrets of the smallest particles and sent people to the Moon – and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again.

Series: Picture History

Discover how life-saving medicines were made, great empires rose, people were sent to the Moon, famous battles were won, and how artists, inventors, scientists, and explorers changed our world through 100 amazing pictures.

These books contain links to specially selected websites with even more information.

Age 10 years+

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When were the first trains built and how did they work? Who organizes how trains move along the track? How do some trains go uphill? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more fascinating facts about trains.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 6 years and up                        Publisher: Usborne

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This thought-provoking book offers a balanced exploration of the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as many less well-known faiths, past and present. Spiritually inspiring photographs and illustrations, as well as informative maps and a time chart, will help you to gain a better understanding of: What people of different faiths believe; Where and how people worship; The impact of religion on society; Rites of passage, customs and festivals. Internet links on almost every page take the reader to subject specific world wide web sites for further learning and exploration of the concepts of the religion being discussed.

Ages 10+   Publisher: Usborne

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Discover the history of the world thanks to this detailed book with lots of timelines to help children understand the chronology of world history. Each time period is laid out with each culture side-by-side so you can see what all was happening at different places at the same time in history.

Ages 8+

Publisher: Usborne

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Takes readers back in time to illustrate the exciting happenings of daily life. Discover what life was really like in this action-packed adventure through history. Visit a castle during the Crusades, meet a ferocious band of Viking raiders, explore Rome when the Roman empire was at its height and take a trip down the Nile at a time when pharaohs ruled Egypt. Informative and amusing, this fully illustrated book contains four updated Usborne classics: Knights & Castles, Viking Raiders, Rome & Romans, Pharaohs & Pyramids. 32 pages. Ages 8+ Learn More