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Small Scenes From A Big Galaxy
This one-of-a-kind lego® book brings lego star wars(tm) sets and minifigures to life with beautiful and fun photography. painstakingly created by finnish photographer vesa lehtimäki using his son’s favourite toys, lego® star wars(tm) small scenes from a big galaxy features hilarious new takes on classic star wars characters and themes. breathtaking photography combines quirky lego art with the drama of the star wars universe, with stunning results. plus vesa lehtimäki shares his secrets in behind-the-scenes insights which will inspire any photographer or lego builder. every image is a technical tour de force and an evocation of childlike wonder. you’ve never seen star wars or lego sets look like this before! lego, the lego logo, the brick and knob configuration and the minifigure are trademarks of the lego group. © 2015 the lego group. produced by dorling kindersley under license (us) / licence (uk) from the lego group. © & tm 2015 lucasfilm ltd.
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Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Discusses the discovery and classification of dinosaurs and examines individual species.
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Life In A Cave
This series takes a close look at the often surprising animals and plants that live in specialized microhabitats. this title focuses on food chains and the web of life found in a cave, as well as examining threats from development and pollution.
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The Usborne Internet-linked Children’s Encyclopedia
An ideal first reference book for young readers which answers many of the questions children ask. superbly illustrated and arranged thematically, it covers a huge range of topics from art and animals to new technology. with over 150 recommended websites, and links to downloadable pictures, quizzes and activity sheets via the usborne quicklinks website, this is the ultimate reference and homework tool.
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For Better, For Worse
Josie flynn is in new york for the wedding of her american cousin martha. having just been through a messy divorce, she isn’t really in the wedding spirit, especially when she thinks martha is about to marry the wrong man – and josie isn’t afraid to tell her so. which is all very noble until josie meets matt jarvis and appears to be about to fall for the wrong man herself. add to that the return of her ex-husband, an old flame and a dubious boyband and it looks like it’s going to be quite the wedding . . .
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The Named
Imagine if you were able to change history. by altering one tiny thing you could start a chain of catastrophic events. ethan is one of the named, fated to stop this ever happening, although the forces of chaos have other ideas and ethan is finding it more and more difficult to stay one step ahead. he is also a normal schoolboy, whose life is rapidly becoming far too confusing. so when isabel arrives on the scene she is only going to make matters worse … or is she? this is history in the making – literally.
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Children’s Encyclopedia Of Science Experiments
“take on the role of scientist and discover for yourself the key princples of chemistry, biology, and physics, with this beautifully illustrated reference book. each project features clear, step-by-step instructions and specially commissioned artworks. essential scientific ideas and their real-life applications are illuminated by striking photographs from around the world”–back cover
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The Secret Diaries Of Charles Ignatius Sancho
‘a great storyteller and a fabulous actor. well done, sir!’ david harewood ‘phenomenal! highly recommended.’ malorie blackman ‘an absolutely thrilling, throat-catching wonder of a historical novel. hugely recommended.’ stephen fry for fans of the miniaturist and the confessions of frannie langton comes this award-winning novel of illuminating historical fiction. meet charles ignatius sancho: his extraordinary story, hidden for three hundred years, is about to be told. i had little right to live, born on a slave ship where my parents both died. but i survived, and indeed, you might say i did more… it’s 1746 and georgian london is not a safe place for a young black man, especially one who has escaped slavery. after the twinkling lights in the fleet street coffee shops are blown out and the great houses have closed their doors for the night, sancho must dodge slave catchers and worse. the man he hoped would help – a kindly duke who taught him to write – is dying. sancho is desperate and utterly alone. so how does charles ignatius sancho meet the king, write and play highly acclaimed music, become the first black person to vote in britain and lead the fight to end slavery? it’s time for him to tell his story, one that begins on a tempestuous atlantic ocean, and ends at the very centre of london life. and through it all, he must ask: born amongst death, how much can you achieve in one short life? “utterly infectious.” – the times the times and sunday times historical book of the month
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Discover Dinosaurs
Learn about the incredible world of the dinosaurs, who ruled the earth millions of years ago. find out about the very first dinosaurs, their characteristics and who their ancestors were in this illustrated guide. discover the fierce meat-eaters and meet the giant plant-eaters and the dinosaurs that flew in the skies. with captivating illustrations and detailed analyses of key facts and fascinating information, this book is fun and fact-packed!
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Snowed In For Christmas
Praise for sarah morgan: ‘a glorious and festive read’ cathy kelly ‘the perfect christmas read to get you in the mood’ veronica henry ‘an emotional, uplifting and heart-warming winter novel that’s perfect for those chilly nights in’ ok! * * *
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Wildlife Watcher
From city streets to salt marshes by the sea, learn how to spot tracks, identify markings and discover secret hideaways with wildlife watchers. packed with fascinating factfiles, stunning photographs and hands-on activities, find out about what lives in the different habitats that surround you. what are you waiting for? get on the scent! factfiles giving the statistics of every species. activities to reinforce learning. high-quality, detailed photographs of every species. clear, colourful design.
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Everything, Everything
You’ve seen the amazing trailer for everything, everything starring amandla stenberg and nick robinson . . . now read the incredible #1 new york times bestselling story before you see the movie, in cinemas soon. ‘can’t wait to see this! absolutely loved the book’ – zoella maddy is allergic to the world; stepping outside the sterile sanctuary of her home could kill her. but then olly moves in next door. and just like that, maddy realizes there’s more to life than just being alive. you only get one chance at first love. and maddy is ready to risk everything, everything to see where it leads. ‘powerful, lovely, heart-wrenching, and so absorbing i devoured it in one sitting’ – jennifer niven, author of all the bright places and don’t miss nicola yoon’s #1 new york times bestseller the sun is also a star, in which two teens are brought together just when the universe is sending them in opposite directions.
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Big Little Lies
Jane hasn’t lived anywhere longer than six months since her son was born five years ago. she keeps moving in an attempt to escape her past. now the idyllic seaside town of pirriwee has pulled her to its shores and jane finally feels like she belongs. she has friends in the feisty madeline and the incredibly beautiful celeste – two women with seemingly perfect lives – and their own secrets behind closed doors. but then a small incident involving the children of all three women occurs in the playground causing a rift between them and the other parents of the school. minor at first but escalating fast, until whispers and rumours become vicious and spiteful. it was always going to end in tears, but no one thought it would end in murder.
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Apples Never Fall
Joy and stan delaney have four grown-up children, a successful family business and their golden years ahead of them. then joy vanishes. questions are asked. the police get involved. scratch the surface and this seemingly happy family has much to hide – and with good reason… [4e de couverture]
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My World Of Animals
Helps younger children to learn about animals from all over the world, from their own gardens and parks to the poles, america, africa, the tropics and australia, describing the animals and their habitats.
