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Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around us.<BR><BR>Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail.<BR><BR>A must-have volume for budding botanists, this divine nature book showcases the rich diversity of trees, combining bewildering facts about spindles, spruces and more, with dazzling landscape photography of the endless species of trees found in forests and woodland all around the globe.<BR><BR>Explore this fascinating book on trees to discover:<BR><BR>-A historical overview of the cultural influence of trees and their ecological importance<BR>-Striking photography to accompany the profound explanations of tree biology and behaviour<BR>-A clear and comprehensible guide to ecology from both a historical and scientific point of view.<BR><BR>With recent media coverage on climate change highlighting the global importance of our woodlands and rainforests, there's no better time than right now to immerse yourself in this extensive horticultural handbook for an illuminating blend of the science, culture, and history of trees dating back to the beginning of time.<BR><BR>Let DK plant the seed of curiosity with this fantastic forest book, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of ecology, proving the ideal gift for naturalists or those with a soft-spot for nature photography. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.

Master watercolour techniques with this indispensable artist's manual.<BR><BR>Whether you are just starting with watercolour painting or you're looking to push yourself and try new ideas, Artist's Watercolour Techniques is for you. Learn how to work with a variety of water-based media and discover a range of subject matter from landscapes and urban scenes to botanical paintings and portraits with detailed advice for all levels.<BR><BR>Fully illustrated, step-by-step workshops from professional artists guide you through more than 90 watercolour techniques, including creating a wash, alla prima, glazing, and working in monochrome. All techniques are accompanied by inspiring exercises and projects to try at home to help you develop your skills, discover your style, and grow as an artist.<BR><BR>Whatever your level of expertise, this all-encompassing guide will teach you everything you need to take your art to the next level.

Slow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, from memory loss to disorientation, with this practical activity book.<BR><BR>Using step-by-step ideas designed to stimulate and entertain, dementia care specialist Helen Lambert explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit different parts of the brain and help to keep your mind fitter for longer.<BR><BR>What's more, everyone can join in: each activity contains hints and tips that not only show you how to do it, but also include ways to adapt the various physical exercises, games, and craft projects for different abilities, or to include family and friends. <BR><BR>Dive straight in to discover:<BR><BR>-Over 50 activities to choose from accordingly relating to mood, ability and energy level<BR>-Panels include a range of advice and highlight the reactions activities may trigger and how to deal with them <BR>-Includes general guidance on the nature of memory loss and dementia and how to interact with the condition <BR>-Suitable for people with Alzheimer's, Vascular dementia and other types of cognitive impairment.<BR><BR>Whether your interests are in music, art, gaming, or gardening, The Memory Activity Book has activities to suit, as well as ideas to inspire anyone looking for guidance on how best to interact with people affected by memory issues, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia.<BR><BR>Whatever your involvement - friend, relative, partner, or patient - The Memory Activity Book offers a valuable resource for everyone living with dementia.

Our amazing planet is home to a diverse variety of life - learn how we can protect and conserve it for generations to come.<BR>DK Super Planet Sharing the Planet is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children aged 5-7 to learn all about Earth's materials and resources and how these support our lives.<BR><BR>Aligned with England's National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It covers key scientific content, including what finite and renewable resources are, why certain species are endangered and the importance of conservation.<BR><BR>This science book for children offers:<BR>- A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.- A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.- Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers and spellers.<BR>Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about a range of ecosystems.<BR><BR>With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, Sharing the Planet is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.

Celebrate the epic journey of the LEGO® minifigure throughout history, now updated with five years' worth of new minifigures. Features an exclusive LEGO astronaut minifigure for your collection!<BR><BR>Enter the world of LEGO minifigures with this fully updated and expanded edition. The first minifigure was created in 1978, and today the entire minifigure population could circle the globe more than five times! This exciting new edition of the fan-favourite LEGO Minifigure: A Visual History features more than 2,500 of the most popular and rarest minifigures from the collectible LEGO® Minifigure series.<BR><BR>Meet iconic LEGO minifigures from across the decades:- Features more than 2,500 minifigures from throughout history, with 5 years' worth of new entries including LEGO® Minecraft®, LEGO® Animal Crossing(TM), and more- Minifigures categorised by decade, with detailed annotations that provide insights to delight fans and collectors- An incredible LEGO gift for kids and adults, with an exclusive astronaut minifigure included to add to your LEGO collection!<BR>Inside, fans and collectors can find entries for themes including LEGO® City, LEGO® NINJAGO® , LEGO® DREAMZzz(TM), LEGO® Star Wars(TM), LEGO® Harry Potter(TM), LEGO® Minecraft®, LEGO® Animal Crossing(TM), and many more. From astronauts and ghosts to Super Heroes and video game characters, feast your eyes on the most awesome minifigures from every decade!<BR><BR>(c) 2025 The LEGO Group.

Learn all about numbers with over 100 mind-boggling activities that make learning easy and fun.<BR><BR>What is a rhombus? How do you work out a percentage? What is data and why is collecting it useful? Brain Booster Maths 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 numbers.<BR><BR>Kids aged 7-11 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this maths activity 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 colouring.<BR><BR>This engaging maths book for children includes: <BR><BR>- Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.<BR>- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with maths.<BR>- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.<BR>- In-depth information on symbols, shapes, symmetry, and how it all works.<BR><BR>This numbers book for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding mathematicians busy, and to inspire children to engage with maths. Designed to support teachers and educators around the world, these books are ideal for supplementing your child's education at home.<BR><BR>About the series<BR><BR>Brain 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. Why not check out our other title in the series, Brain Booster Bugs?