Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary
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A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids!
Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this children’s dictionary makes learning new words fun!
Created by the renowned language experts at Merriam-Webster, this English dictionary for kids ages 7-9 includes:
• Reference section with continent maps and information, world flags, U.S. state information and flags, and a full list of U.S. presidents and vice-presidents
• Synonym and Word History boxes that highlight particular characteristics and meanings of words
• Maps that include new countries, borders and cities
• Clear definitions written for young readers are combined with full-color images, enhancing the learning experience
Featuring a fresh design with color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet, and modern photographs and illustrations that give a lively, accessible look at the entries, this junior dictionary is the ultimate school project companion!
Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders and flags.
Whether at home or in school, Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary is an indispensable reference resource for children to have on hand as they work through school assignments and learn important research skills.
The Economics Book
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All your complicated economic questions and theories explained by world experts.
Economics is a broad topic and if you’re not an economist by profession, your knowledge might be limited – until now! The Economics Book is your jargon-free, visual guide to understanding the production and distribution of wealth.
Using a combination of authoritative, clear text, and bold graphics, this encyclopedia explores and explains big questions and issues that affect us all – everything from taxation, to recession, to the housing market and much more! By following an innovative visual approach, The Economics Book demystifies and untangles complicated theories. Make sense of abstract concepts through colourful graphics, fun facts, and step-by-step flow diagrams.
Satisfy Your Hunger for Knowledge
Dive deeper into the history of economics with this page-turning book! From the ancient Greeks to today, you’ll discover over 100 key ideas from the world’s greatest theorists, such as Thomas Malthus, John Maynard Keynes, and Milton Friedman. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree in economics to gain this type of understanding. The Economics Bookis your accessible guide to gaining tonnes of invaluable economic knowledge and learning how the economy shapes our world!
This book will be your guide through the history of economics:
– Let the Trading Begin 400 BCE – 1770 CE
– The Age of Reason 1770 – 1820
– Industrial and Economic Revolutions 1820 – 1929
– War and Depressions: 1929 – 1945
– Post-War Economics 1945 – 1970
– Contemporary Economics 1970 – Present
The Politics Book
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earn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics 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 Politics in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics 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 Politics, with:
– More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– 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 understanding
The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world’s greatest thinkers and their political big ideas that continue to shape our lives today, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Delve into the development of long-running themes, like attitudes to democracy and violence, developed by thinkers from Confucius in ancient China to Mahatma Gandhi in 20th-century India, all through exciting text and bold graphics.
Your Politics Questions, Simply Explained
This engaging overview explores the big political ideas such as capitalism, communism, and fascism, exploring their beginnings and social contexts – and the political thinkers who have made significant contributions. If you thought it was difficult to learn about governing bodies and affairs, The Politics Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the ideas of ancient and medieval philosophers and statesmen, as well as the key personalities of the 16th to the 21st centuries that have shaped political thinking, policy, and statecraft.
The Science Book
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About The Science Book
Learn about our world, the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries in The Science 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 Science in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Science 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 Science, with:
– More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– 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 understanding
The Science Book is the perfect introduction to every area of this topic – astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths, and physics, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets, and batteries to smartphones.
Your Science Questions, Simply Explained
What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? If you thought it was difficult to learn structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world, The Science Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the history of science, covering topics like why Copernicus’s ideas were controversial, how Einstein developed his theories of general and special relativity, and how Crick and Watson suggested a structure for DNA – with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.
Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes
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About Our World in Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes
Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting journey across land, sea and sky.
Have you ever wondered what the very first car looked like? Or what weird and wonderful animals people used for transport in the olden days? Ever heard of wing-walking? Or record-breaking racing cars? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Our World In Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes may be the book for you!
Explore the incredible world of automobiles, aviation and more, from mini motors to modern warships, helicopters to high-speed trains, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 perfect for young transport enthusiasts.
Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they explore:
-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page
-A highly visual approach to learning
-Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes
-Timeline spreads tell the story of transport from the first wheel to the latest hybrids
This captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some of the world’s meanest machines as well as the most fearless riders in action! , The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your ships, shuttles, planes, monster trucks and more, as well as modes of transport you may have never seen of heard of before!
This terrific transport encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this cool car book an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.
Children’s Illustrated Dictionary
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Illustrated throughout, this dictionary presents explanations that include plural forms for nouns; different tenses for verbs; comparatives and superlatives; and, in many cases, an example sentence. Common abbreviations are listed at the end, with a guide to prefixes, suffixes, and world capitals and currencies. Age 8+
The History Book
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Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History 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 History in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The History 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 History, with:
– Easy to navigate step-by-step summaries that explain each historical theme
– Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
– 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 understanding
The History Book is a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to the modern culture of today. Here you’ll discover the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes involved, through exciting text and bold graphics.
How The Body Works
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Gr 9 Up—This latest from DK offers a straightforward presentation of anatomical facts, ranging from the expected (cell diagrams, body systems, nutrition) to the delightfully obscure (the multiple immune system cells used to defeat pathogens, the chemical effects of near-death experiences). Boasting full-color illustrations on every page, which are surrounded by brief paragraphs of text, this title avoids a blanch-inducing textbook format. Even the most science-timid readers will find engagement in its creative exhibitions of diagrams and demonstrations. The book’s coverage, however, is broad, rather than deep; for example, the chemical factors behind sexual attraction are listed, but no further exploration of different sexualities is pursued. Additionally, the text occasionally employs the second person “you,” resulting in ambiguity over who is being addressed. This usage is especially confusing in the sidebar on menstruation in the “Feeling Attraction” spread, where the text conjectures that “you tend to flirt more and dress more attractively” during ovulation. This deviation from fact to social observation, here and in other areas, may be perplexing or jarring for readers. Otherwise, this volume is an ideal reference for those tackling challenging biology or anatomy homework. With the extensive index, finding explanations of terms is easy. Where the layout stumbles is its unorthodox page numbering. Both numbers are listed on the upper right corner of each spread, making accurate citation difficult. VERDICT This is a solid buy for all YA nonfiction purchasers keeping their 600s up-to-date.—Chelsea Woods, New Brunswick Free Public Library, NJ
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First Aid Manual 11th Edition
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About First Aid Manual 11th Edition
The UK’s only fully authorised first aid guide, this book is used as the official training manual for the UK’s leading first aid organisations’ courses.This updated manual covers all aspects of first aid at work, home, and in the field. Using clear, up-to-date information, step-by-step photography, and simplified diagrams, anyone can be prepared for any medical emergency.
This essential manual was written and endorsed by all three of the UK’s leading first aid providers – St John Ambulance, St Andrew’s Ambulance Association, and British Red Cross. Inside, you will discover:
– Quick-reference emergency first aid section
– Learn every life-saving technique you need to know
– Clear anatomy and physiology sections help the reader understand treatment priorities
– Every condition clearly explained with causes, symptoms, and signs (how to recognise the condition), as well as step-by-step action plans
– Informative photography throughout shows the reader exactly what to do in any situation and new simple, accessible illustrations that clearly show vital information
– How to manage first aid in pandemic conditions, what to do in a terrorist incident as well as the latest guidelines on resuscitation, and delivering first aid for patients during a mental health crisisThe 11th edition of this essential first aid guide provides expert advice on how to treat a wide range of medical issues, including how to treat babies and children. First aiders will learn how to attend to over 100 different conditions from splinters, sprained ankles to unresponsive casualties, and how to use essential equipment.
Discover the best ways to manage a situation safely and how to assess sick and injured people effectively. This first aid book is set up with easy-to-understand anatomy sections that explain the risks involved with particular injuries or conditions. Discover every life-saving technique you need to know with step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life situations. It also includes updated illustrations redrawn in the simplest, clearest style to focus on the vital information you need to know in a crisis.