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A fantastic selection of facts and, of course, lots and lots of stickers, to keep children entertained for hours. Did you know that there are sharks that swim near humans, sharks that could fit in the palm of your hand, and even sharks that are a pale pink colour? This exciting, fact-filled and interactive encyclopaedia has all the shark information that children will love sinking their teeth into.From the mighty Great White to the graceful Hammerhead, children will love discovering everything there is to know about these underwater creatures, finding the right stickers to complete every page, and even creating their own stories with the scenery pages in the back of the book.With more than 600 stickers, children will have plenty to choose from, to use in the book and to stick elsewhere, too. Whether they're creating their own underwater scenes or adding stickers to their collection, this sticker book promises hours of educational fun.

Have you got a plant problem and don't know how to fix it? This complete, practical guide has all the answers you need.Drawing on the expertise and authority of the RHS, RHS Pests and Diseases has been carefully conceived to help you make a correct diagnosis - and find the most effective cure. This brand new, updated edition includes helpful new entries detailing how to cope with the latest prevalent problems, and how to keep your garden healthy while respecting the environment.Look up possible ailments in the plant-by-plant listings; make a visual identification from the extensive gallery of symptoms; then follow detailed advice in the A-Z directory to remedy the issue. With a focus on growing for food and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, RHS Pests and Diseases will help your garden stay productive, attractive, and in the best of health while caring for the planet.

Often we see animals that live independently and thrive on their own, but what about those who need a helping hand? Discover a whole host of partnerships from across the animal kingdom, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare.Explore symbiotic relationships between corals and their bacteria, "bands of brothers" within particular species of big cats, and even cross-species alliances between birds and badgers that are hungry for a shared meal! Get acquainted with unexpected animal teams around the world, and find out how these groups thrive in the wild as they defend, feed, and plot with each other in order to survive. Presenting these unpredictable discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination.Animal Partnerships is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.

Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures!From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers, oceans, plants, forests, and more. Every page is packed with jaw-dropping numerical facts and stats that will have you memorizing them in no time. You'll get the figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, wild weather, and much more. Did you know that 2,000 new plant species are discovered every year? Or that the charge carried by a bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, at 30,000°C (54,000°F)? As you number-crunch your way around the world, you'll discover a range of amazing facts - from corals and crystals to the immensity of oceans, rivers, volcanoes and forests.This fantastic book is a treasure trove of data, filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about our planet!

Cut with confidence: know when and how to prune your trees and plants with this complete guide from the experts at the RHS.Keep your garden in top shape with the RHS's guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear artworks and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest - and also more complicated - approaches to keeping your plants in good order.Knowing how to prune and shape plants correctly will help you achieve the best displays of flowers, produce bumper crops of fruit, and help your plants remain disease-free. A practical A-Z approach, organised by plant type, displays detailed information in an easy-to-use format, as well as guides for more specialised techniques. Whether pinch or renovation pruning, or pollaring and topiary, this book has it all.

Fill your garden with beautiful plants for next-to-nothingDo you long to grow your own plants from scratch? This complete guide from the experts at the RHS will teach you how to propagate every type of plant.If you're a thrifty gardener who wants more plants for free, then this book is perfect for you! From fruit trees and ornamental shrubs to exotic orchids and succulents, get all the info you need to propagate 1,500+ garden plants.Crammed with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials and clear advice, ranging from straightforward and simple to more in-depth and challenging. The rating system in the plant-by-plant A-Z dictionaries provides you with a quick reference to the relative ease or difficulty of each method of propagation.How long do your seedlings need to germinate? What makes a healthy stem cutting? How do you know what type of rootstock to use when grafting plants? Find out the answer to these questions and more in the most comprehensive guide to propagating plants ever published.

If you thrive on hitting your daily step count, this book is for you. In Walk Yourself Well, walking expert Nina Barough will teach you how to make the most out of every step - from mastering your technique and setting your pace to walking in different climates and terrains. Go that extra mile, and get inspired, with Nina's motivational training programmes, tips to make your experience more mindful and fun, plus inspirational walks from around the world for every level.Whether you want to improve your health, increase your fitness, or boost your mood, walking has a host of benefits, with no fuss and no expensive gym membership required. So lace up your shoes, program your smartwatch, and step into a fitter, healthier you.

Delve deeper into Star Wars: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide. Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and justice. This visual guide reveals all of the key characters, locations, vehicles, and technology from the Disney+ series and is written by Star Wars insider Pablo Hidalgo. (c) AND (TM) 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.

Experience Portland the local way with this insider's guideWe can't get enough of Portland: charming gardens, compelling museums, and coffee shops galore. But what's beyond the city's headline attractions? Literary saloons staging late-night burlesque performances, family-run food carts plating up incredible soul food, hardcore gaming houses hosting weekly D&D tournaments - we could go on. There's much more to Portland than the Pittock Mansion and Portland Art Museum, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Portlanders in the know, helping you to discover all their favorite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as kooky as Portland we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Portland Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it's yours for the taking. Whether you're a Portlander looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide helps you to experience the real side of Portland.

Experience Florence the local way with this insider's guideFlorence is truly timeless, with its Renaissance treasures, cozy trattorias and artisanal workshops. But what's beyond the historic sights? Mini basement galleries hosting fashion events, hidden dive bars staging late-night jazz bands, community gardens serving up brunch and cocktails - and that's just for starters. There's so much more to Florence than the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery, and who better to show you around than the locals? This gorgeous insider's guide is packed with recommendations from Florentines in the know, helping you to discover all their favorite hangouts and hidden haunts. Of course, with a city as charming as Florence we could fill the pages of this book tenfold. Rather, Florence Like a Local offers a snapshot of local life, and it's yours for the taking. Whether you're a Florentine looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of Florence.

Speak up and stand against anti-Asian hate.We all know that hate and racism are bad, what does it look like when an Asian person experiences racism? This book is here to start that conversation. To help explain the hate that Asian Americans experience in their lives, empower kids not to be afraid to talk about racism, and help them find their voice to speak up against anti-Asian hate.

Learn about living with a chronic illness and how to build confidence when it comes to speaking up about your needs.Chronic illnesses are lifelong health issues that can make the simple act of growing up feel different for kids who have them. And that can sometimes be lonely and frustrating. But learn from an author with a chronic illness how to reshape your mindset, find new passions, and pour your energy into things that empower you and fill your life with joy.

Incarceration is a BIG topic. Start the conversation early around the power of choices, consequences, justice, and growth.Incarceration is a big word for a HUGE topic. It can bring up difficult questions and feelings—especially when it affects you directly. This book explores incarceration, crimes, and prison, as well as the power of choices. The author's story highlights the impact of choices and how someone can grow, learn, and change the path they've been on.

Addiction is complicated—opening up the conversation can help kids better understand why it happens and how to cope with it.It's difficult when someone you know or love suffers with addiction, but it's a reality many kids are confronted with and need help understanding. This book was made to help explain what addiction is and help all readers cope with and validate the many feelings that come when experiencing someone's addiction.

This 312-page book features 100 contributors representing various races and ethnic backgrounds, genders, abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, and experiences, each lending their wisdom and insight on parenthood.This book can not tell you how to raise your baby, because no one can tell you how to do that. This book is meant to be a supplemental guide to your own inner voice, your gut, and the relationship you build with your baby as they grow. It's meant to be a reminder that the parenting community is huge, and no matter what those parents look like or where they come from, we all share a united goal—to raise happy, thriving humans.With over 100 contributors of varied backgrounds, nationalities, and parenting experiences, this book is full of stories and advice for parents who are navigating the first year of parenthood. The authors in this book are not writers, and most of them are not parenting or childhood development experts. They are simply people who have raised babies and learned something valuable along the way—from breastfeeding, diaper bags, or screen time, to caring for a sick baby, dealing with postpartum depression, or navigating parenthood after a separation or divorce. Whether you read this book cover to cover or jump around to what matters most in that moment, take a deep breath and remember you are not alone and you've got this.

Building a positive mindset is the key to cultivating healthy thoughts!Each of us thinks thousands of thoughts every single day. That's pretty amazing! But…that doesn't mean every thought is helpful. In fact, some of them can be pretty harmful. So, what do we do? This book is all about building up a positive mindset and how to manage your thoughts. The more we push back on the negative ones, the less powerful they are, which gives us lots of room for positive growth!

Masculinity is something that can mean so many things, if only we allow the space for a multitude of expressions to coexist.What comes to mind when you think of "masculinity"? Certain ways to act? Talk? Just simply be? We believe masculinity is a story which can and should be told in more than one way. Masculinity is not something which is done either "right" or "wrong"—it's a unique and individual choice. When we get to write our own stories, the world is a much fuller, more beautiful place.

Learn more about Diwali, how it's celebrated, and how you can participate in the festivities!This book is all about Diwali, the festival of lights! Celebrated for 5 days every year in the fall, this holiday commemorates The Ramayana, a story which highlights the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Learn more about this beautiful celebration and how you can participate. Diwali is celebrated all over the world, and it's for everyone.

Learn more about Alzheimer's disease, its effects on those who have it, and how to show love to someone living with it.Alzheimer's can be a big and scary-sounding word, especially if you know someone who has it. It's a disease that affects every part of daily life and impacts everyone: those who have it and the people who love them. This book lets kids know what Alzheimer's is and what it can look like, as well as offers support and encouragement for kids (and grownups) who love someone with Alzheimer's.

Learn how to grow the special strength within you!Did you know every person has a special strength within them? Read this book and begin finding your strength and helping it grow! Learn more about strength training, the benefits of moving and resting, and how to work your body, mind, and heart. Strength training is possible for anyone, and before you know it you'll be achieving things you maybe didn't know were possible!

Learning is something we do every day for our whole lives! Learn how you best learn.Humans start learning from the moment they're born and continue to learn for their whole lives. That's a LOT of learning! And here's something special—not everyone learns the same way. This book will get you thinking about how you most like to learn and which strategies work best for you. To learn is a lifelong adventure—have fun along the way!

Becoming a sibling is a big change, and a special experience!What does it mean to become a sibling? It's a unique (and universal) experience, a BIG change, and can come with lots of questions and feelings. So, let's talk about them! Open this book and start the conversation about all of it: family dynamics, new relationships, and the ever-expanding love that comes with welcoming new people into your family.

Foster families exist to provide safety and care for kids in times of tough transitions.Sometimes, when grownups aren't able to care for their kids, foster families can help. This means a lot of changes, and can be scary. The cool thing is that foster families are committed to providing kids with safety and security during times of transition. No matter your experience, you aren't alone.

Phones, tablets, laptops, the internet: there are so many digital tools! But what happens when people can't access them? Digital equity is about ensuring folks everywhere have access to the tools which help us fully belong and succeed in today's digital world. Where there is digital equity, we all win.

Learn more about dyslexia and the importance of advocating for your brain's unique needs!This is a book about dyslexia, and it's also about the importance of creating a learning experience that works best for you and your brain's needs. Dyslexia is a learning disability that can affect how people read, write, and spell. This author shares her own experience with dyslexia and school, how to develop self-advocacy and adaptability, and the beauty of thinking outside of the box.

We all have unconscious biases, and we all have the ability to choose curiosity and empathy over our own assumptions.A bias is when we have an assumption about someone else, not based on facts. Unconscious bias means we're making assumptions and don't even realize it. And guess what? We ALL do it. So, what can we do? Well, this author is here to share her understanding, pose thoughtful questions, and encourage you to challenge the way you see others, while staying curious.

Surrogacy is a beautiful way to help people achieve their dreams of having a family!Sometimes, people really want to have a baby, but they aren't able to. And sometimes, that's where surrogates can help! Surrogacy is when someone carries a baby in their womb for someone else. This author shares her experience as a surrogate, what it was like to go through the process, and overall, the privilege and joy it is to help someone else achieve a huge dream: creating a family.

Learn more about what school is, why we go, and why it's so important!What does going to school mean for you? A lot of people will think of history, science, or PE class. But did you know school can teach you so much more? Like how to connect with other people, communicate well, problem-solve, and discover the things you love the most. School is a journey, and this author (and teacher) is here to encourage you along the way!

Learn how to help your brain and body thrive in their relationship with one another—otherwise known as executive functioning!What are 2 things every person has? A brain and a body! This book is all about how they communicate and play together—aka, executive functioning! Learn executive functioning skills and start practicing them today. Because when our brains and bodies work well together, we can truly thrive!

Every first-generation immigrant has a unique story. And you are part of a large community who understands you.A new place to live, a new school, new foods, new smells, new noises—when you're a first-generation immigrant, a lot of things feel different from what you know. This author immigrated to a new country with his family when he was a kid. He has been there, understands, and wants you to know that all the experiences that make you who you are…are amazing!