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THE ONE DIRECTION ANNUAL 2012 includes everything you need to know about the gorgeous guys who shot to fame in The X Factor: Louis, Liam, Niall, Harry and Zayn! Packed with up-to-date news, all the gossip from the One Direction tour bus, tons of gorgeous pictures, fun activities and even a free pull...

Peter Blake was one of New Zealand's great modern heroes. In a life packed with competitive sailing, he circled the world many times, covered as many sea miles as any sailor in history, led us to America's Cup victory (twice!), and gave his last years (and ultimately his life) to saving the environm...

This practical, fully illustrated book includes creative suggestions for each day from December 1 through to Christmas and Epiphany, based on the Christian traditions of this festive period. The book is inspired by German Christmas traditions, and the crafts, activities and stories all have a wonder...

Like humans, animals can get sick or hurt. People visit doctors. Pets see veterinarians. What happens to wild animals when they are injured, become ill, or are orphaned? Often, wildlife rehabilitators are called to their rescue. This photographic journal takes readers "behind the scenes" at four dif...

Like humans, animals can get sick or hurt. People visit doctors. Pets see veterinarians. What happens to wild animals when they are injured, become ill, or are orphaned? Often, wildlife rehabilitators are called to their rescue. This photographic journal takes readers "behind the scenes" at four dif...

Let's face it: butts are funny--especially to kids. Acclaimed nature photographer Stan Tekiela and his wife Kathy take advantage of this giggle-worthy topic, using it as an educational bridge to introduce children to facts about 12 animal species. Readers try to guess "whose butt" they see, and then...

Want to grow what you eat and eat what you grow? Visit this lively, flourishing school-andcommunity garden and be inspired to cultivate your own. At an elementary school in Santa Fe, the bell rings for recess and kids fly out the door to check what's happening in their garden. As the seasons turn, e...

A guide to the great outdoors for little adventurers. Moomintroll (with a little help from his friends and family) shows us how to explore the world beyond our doorstep, inventing games, making toys, eating good food and having fun - Moomin-style! This handy manual features Tove Jansson's strip ca...

Olympic Gold follows the inspirational journeys of Australia's 74 individual Olympic gold medallists, at both the Summer and Winter Games. Australia has enjoyed an unbroken involvement in the modern Olympics, from Edwin Flack's double-gold on the track at the first modern Games in 1896, to Lydia Las...

Detroit Lions 101 is required reading for every Lions fan! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

Kansas City Chiefs 101 is required reading for every Chiefs fan! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

Cincinnati Bengals 101 is required reading for every Bengals fan! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

Cleveland Browns 101 is required reading for every Browns fan! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

This exciting new activity book contains everything to keep boys and girls aged seven and up entertained for hours. Includes classic puzzles kids already know and love, such as spot the difference, mazes, and word searches, and exciting new games they'll soon be hooked on. Fun themes include monster...

This title offers a fascinating look at the world's biggest bugs, including spiders bigger than a dinner plate, a stick insect longer than your arm, a beetle the same size as a rat, and moths and butterflies larger than a small dog. All bugs in the book appear life-size - so you can see how big they...

This is a new edition of a fairy-themed title in the hugely popular "Usborne Activities" series. This enchanting book is brimming with sparkly craft ideas that will captivate children. Among the inspiring activities included are Puss-in-Boots puppets, Cinderella's sparkling slipper, a colourful coll...

This is a new edition of one of the fairy-themed titles in the hugely popular "Usborne Activities" series. This inspiring title contains fifteen enchanting activities that use simple stitching techniques. It is suitable for children who are just beginning to learn to sew or those who already have so...

Banish boredom in the long school holidays with this new addition to the outstanding "Usborne Activities" series. Seasonal activities for each holiday, such as reindeer wrapping paper and an Easter egg card, sit alongside things to make and do all year round including a coral necklace, a pirate cutl...

This is a guide to riding and pony care for complete beginners to experienced riders. It describes everything from how to clean a saddle to what to do if a horse bolts, from preparing for a country ride to facing the challenge of a three-day event. Stunning photography, detailed illustrations and cl...

Let Maisy show you how! Easy, safe, and fun, these craft projects for the very young were put together and photographed by Lucy Cousins herself. Why does Maisy keep a Big Box of Everything, filled with glitter, sequins, foil, stickers, paint, brushes, paper, and tons more stuff? Because she loves to...

Encourage kids to get in touch with their creative side with this fun-packed book. Full of inspiring rainy-day activities, here you'll find an exciting range of creative alternatives to endless hours in front of the computer or TV screen. All the classic crafting techniques are covered, from printin...

Cook up a storm with My First Baking Book! Learn how to make tasty dishes that teach simple baking skills with these 35 brilliant recipes. Divided into four chapters, every recipe has a skill level - 1, 2, or 3 - and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will ...

Go back to the days when dinosaurs ruled the earth with Dinogami, the great new origami book containing 25 prehistoric paper-folding projects to sink your teeth into. With big dinosaurs, small ones, ocean-dwellers, and high flyers, there are projects here to entertain any paper paleontologist. Try y...

"All around the world, people are farming in the concrete jungle! " The urban farming movement is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance. Now it's time for kids to be a part of it, too! With a minimum of equipment and whether alone or with friends, kids can start growing fruit and vegetables at home...

"All around the world, people are farming in the concrete jungle! " The urban farming movement is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance. Now it's time for kids to be a part of it, too! With a minimum of equipment and whether alone or with friends, kids can start growing fruit and vegetables at home...

These entertaining and educational lacing cards feature Eric Carle's charming illustrations from his bestselling book The Very Hungry CaterpillarT, and include favorite characters like the classic caterpillar and beautiful butterfly. Printed on thick, sturdy board, these lacing cards are durable and...

Two fantastic books in a box: the ultimate rainy-day collection with 220 exciting step-by-step projects shown in over 3000 photographs This title features two wonderful practical books brimming with hundreds of stimulating and fun activities that will help children discover new things and learn abou...

This is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. It is packed with essential information and advice, from how to choose a dog, to feeding and healthcare. Ideal for 5- to 9-year-olds, this book will enable children to make friends with their puppy or dog and show them ho...

This title helps you find out about the land of the pharaohs, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 400 exciting pictures. You can step back in time to the world of the ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. It includes fact boxes that...

This title comes with 16 projects and more than 250 pictures. It is a lively and accessible introduction to birds: where they live, what they eat, how they hatch, find mates, build nests, and migrate across enormous distances. I features 16 simple-to-do projects that bring you much closer to the wor...

Step into the world of the classical Greeks, with 15 step-by-step projects and 350 exciting pictures. You can delve into everyday life in the past to find out what the ancient Greeks ate, where they lived, the games they played, the clothes they wore, the heroes they admired, and the people who made...

This is a practical guide to caring for your pet, in step-by-step photographs. Filled with useful information and guidance, from how to choose a guinea pig, to feeding and healthcare, this title offers practical advice on how to groom your pet, how to know when it is unwell, and cleaning out its cag...

Features one hundred simple recipes for delicious things to make and eat. In this title, each recipe has a 'You will need' list, simple instructions, clear step-by-step illustrations and a photograph of the end result. It includes both sweet and savoury recipes such as: muffins, salads, pasta dishes...

This book is brimming with activities for making all kinds of crafty things. Each activity is explained simply, with clear step-by-step illustrations and a picture or photo of the finished project to aspire to. Using different art and craft techniques, such as drawing, painting, collage, printing, c...

Hydrogen power is considered by some be a promising source of alternative energy. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines the future of hydrogen power. Topics include: Is Hydrogen Power Affordable? How Does Hydr...

Biofuels are considered by some to hold a significant role in the future of alternative energy. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines the future of biofuels. Topics include: Are Biofuels Affordable? How Do Bio...

Nearly half of all people in a recent poll affirmed their belief in extrasensory perception and ESP has been studied by scientists and utilized by spy agencies for decades. ESP shines a light on fascinating cases of telepathy, precognition, and premonitions while providing views on this mysterious p...

Solar power currently supplies less than 1 percent of electricity generation in the United States, yet the sun is an enormous source of power with the potential to supply large amounts of the worlds energy. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and ...

From the shamans of South America to the Druid mystics; from Merlin to Harry Potter, wizards have captured the imagination of storytellers since ancient times. This book examines a variety of wizards from cultures throughout the world, and illustrates their awesome and frightening power to cast spel...

The use of wind power is expanding rapidly around the world, and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions estimates that it could account for as much as 35 percent of global electricity production by 2035. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, an...