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Join the dots to reveal something amazing in this full-colour activity book, including of over 40 captivating scenes. Children can find out where the alien is landing, who has stolen the prince's heart, what the explorer has met in the jungle and more in this charming collection of dot-to-dot puzzles. Each image is partly illustrated but missing an essential object or character which children can reveal by joining the numbered sections. This activity book is not only entertaining but also packed with fun facts, allowing children to learn as they go. By joining the dots, children can also enhance their number learning and pen control, making the most of this enjoyable and creative activity. Guaranteed to fire the imaginations of all puzzlers aged 5+.

How do labor markets work? Is it better to aim for inflation or full employment? How can developing countries escape the poverty trap? In this accessible and entertaining guide, readers can explore the key questions and theories that top economists have sought to answer, and gain valuable insights into the complex world of economics. Ranging from demand and supply to globalization and international trade to game theory, and featuring ideas from such esteemed economists as Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on the core themes and theories of this great subject and understand how world economies function.

Explore a lush, enchanted garden with this beautifully illustrated colour-by-numbers book by illustrator Georgie Fearns. Immerse yourself in a magical land where plants grow wild and free, fountains splash, and animals play. Inside you will find picnicking badgers, hedgehogs watering the plants, koi fish swimming in a pond, and many more heart-warming, wonderfully whimsical scenes. Georgie Fearns’ charming art style blends warmth and wit with exquisite detail, all rendered in exquisite colour-by-numbers artwork for you to bring to life. Simply match the numbered section to the colour key below, and create a final artwork that anyone will feel proud of. Features: A colour-key on each page for easy reference Thick, high-quality paper to avoid bleed-through Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection.

Test your powers of observation with this brilliant wordsearch. Presented in easy-to-read, large-print type, this book is a perfect companion for puzzle-lovers and word-search wizards, both young and old. Each of these 200 puzzles focuses on a fun and unique theme, allowing you to pick up interesting trivia along the way!

A world of adventure, enchantment, and danger awaits in this collection of fairy tales first penned by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Packed with magic and wonder, the assortment within showcases the clever Little Red Riding Hood, originally called and included here as 'Little Red-Cap', the brave Hansel and Gretel, and many other unforgettable characters. Whether enduring a wicked step-mother, travelling through dark woods, or trapped in a tower, readers will find the heroes, heroines, and villains in these stories have lessons to teach and warnings to give.

Climb the beanstalk with Jack, sneak into the bears' cottage with Goldilocks, share Tom Thumb's incredible adventures, and discover what makes the perfect pirate in this incredible collection of children's stories. Packed with best-loved classics, entertaining new tales, and delightful illustrations, this wonderful collection of children's stories is the perfect book to share at bedtime. Includes:  Puss in Boots  The Gingerbread Man  The Three Little Pigs  Beauty and the Beast  The Three Billy Goats Gruff ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children's literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the living world! It's the perfect way to engage curious minds as they explore genetics, zoology, paleontology, and more.  Mind maps allow readers to jump to related topics on different pages  Big new concepts are distilled into clear and easy-to-understand paragraphs  Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom  An exciting, interactive way for children to engage with the natural world Vibrantly illustrated in full-colour, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+.

From the periodic table to radioactivity, kids can explore key topics in chemistry by following their natural curiosity. Each topic is connected through illustrated mind maps, so readers can jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the chemical world! It's the perfect way to engage curious minds as they explore chemical reactions, DNA, chemistry in space, the stories of trailblazing scientists and much more.  Mind maps allow readers follow their chain of thought and jump to related topics on different pages  Big new concepts are distilled into clear and easy-to-understand paragraphs  Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom  An exciting, interactive way for children to engage with scientific topics Vibrantly illustrated in full-colour, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+.