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Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries around the world. Japan, here we come!Did you know that Japan is home to huge sand dunes where you can ride a camel, or that there's a samurai and ninja museum where you can experience life like a warrior, or that you can see macaque monkeys enjoying a bath in a natural hot spring? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Japan once and for all.Inside A Kid's Guide to Japan: The perfect introduction to Japan for kids Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of homePacked with wow-factor facts, 'what's the difference?' challenges,vibrant photography, and moreShowcases all the top spots with the insider scoop on how to get around, super celebrations, hidden gems, tasty treats and secret and surprising places (there's even a Nintendo amusement park!)Awesome illustrated maps show kids the country's top sightsWritten by Anna Brett with a lively and engaging style throughout. Anna has written numerous children's books including Lonely Planet's Kids' Daredevils' Guide to Dangerous Places, Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space, World's Coolest Jobs, The Incredible Human Body Tour,and Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List    The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about Japan. Let the adventure begin!

Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family. Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Discover what Little Elephant gets up to and explore his world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.  Little Elephant has a big and loving family led by her Mummy and she can't wait to introduce you to her siblings, aunts, and cousins. Little Elephant walks miles every day with her herd, are you excited to join her journey? Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of elephants will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and its weird and wonderful creatures.Learn all about nature’s largest land animal:- What happens in the herd- How they are ‘ecosystem engineers’- The role of female elephants- Why elephants are endangered  This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Elephant and their herd to the test.In this Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

In this new series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover Little Bee gets up to, and meet their family, learning loads of great facts along the way!  Little Bee has a BIG family! She has over one hundred sisters and a few baby brothers, and they all live together in the nest with their Mummy, the Queen. Little Bee is super excited to introduce us to her family and explore the nest together.  Learn all about nature’s hardest worker: What happens in the nestWhat pollination isWho the queen isHow honeybees talk to each otherWhy bees are so important  This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Bee and their family to the test.Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages!In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Discover what Little Platypus gets up to and explore his world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.  Little Platypus has a small, but happy family! Little Platypus lives with his brother and Mummy, and they only come out at night! Little Platypus is super excited to introduce us to his family and explore their riverside home together by moonlight.Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of platypus' will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and its weird and wonderful creatures.Learn about one of nature's most fascinating creatures: What a platypus looks like from its webbed feet to its duck-like billHow a female platypus lays eggsHow they hunt and survive in the wildHow they use their super sixth sense of electroreceptionWhy they are so unusual, and so fascinating!This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Platypus and their family to the test.In this Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series.  Little Whale has a small and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean, and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum, are you excited to swim along with them?Carmen Saldaña's charming illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of humpback whales will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures.Learn all about the gentle giant of the ocean, by exploring:- Their mesmerizing whale songs that can be heard for thousands of miles- The huge annual migrations they undertake- The relationships within their pods- The flips, jumps and tricks humpback whales perform  This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learned about Little Whale and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

The follow-up to Carlton's successful Koob: The Backwards Book, this title has even more crazy activities that make you see the world a little differently! In Koob: The Upside-Down Book take a new perspective as you hang your head between your legs, do a headstand or ride a rollercoaster, all while completing the hilarious and creative activities in the book. Write, draw, stick, rip, and scribble your way through 144 pages of upside-down fun!

Pick up your pens and get ready for pages and pages of show-jumping, pony grooming and gymkhana fun! This is the next stunning book in the highly successful My First Creativity Book series for younger children – developed by educational experts to kick-start the imaginations of early learners. There are clever colouring exercises, simple dot-to-dots, spot the differences, mazes, matching puzzles and make-and-do activities.Includes 200 reusable stickers and two fold-out scenes to put your stickers on.

Create eight beautiful origami shapes in all the colours of the rainbow! This gorgeous pack provides everything you need to make eight complete Rainbow Origami makes. Repeat an fun origami shape ranging from Easy to Medium and Experienced levels seven times using single-coloured origami sheets in this pack to create a Rainbow of Origami! These large format origami figures make gorgeous decorations for your room, gift tags or birthday party games to play. The rainbow theme, simple step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography set this book apart from other children's origami packs. Makes include a Crane, Heart, Bow, Flower, Frog, Boat, Fish and Butterfly.

Match up 48 mazes to complete one giant journey through time! Join George and his little dog Milly as you whizz through history with a book so interactive it's almost a real-life time-travelling trip! The mazes in Maze Quest: History take you through a series of awesome eras and events, such as famous battles, key inventions and magnificent civilizations. Not only do you have to navigate your way through the individual mazes, but you also need to find the correct route through history by matching the historical objects on each maze. Discover incredible facts and stats about each historical event and look for four things to spot in each maze.

The fantastic fill-in journal lets readers find their own inner rebel with help from some of the world's greatest women. From historical world leaders to modern pioneers and international muses, My Heroes and Me draws inspiration from incredible life stories of women around the world, allowing readers to use their examples of strength, bravery and creativity in interactive quizzes, charts, sketching activities and aspirational planning ahead features.

Darwin's theory of evolution written in an accessible format and richly illustrated throughout for children aged 7+.Part of the non-fiction series Words that Changed the World, this book is an accessible guide to the theory of evolution, presented in an attractive format with beautiful illustrations throughout.Written by Anna Brett and richly illustrated by Nick Hayes, it lets the young reader discover how Darwin changed our understanding of the human race - and our place within the animal kingdom - with his ground-breaking work, On the Origin of Species. Divided into short yet comprehensive chapters, children will be able to learn about one of the most significant theories of mankind and discern the ideas - as well as their consequences - of one of the most influential scientists in the world.The book includes a glossary of key terms and concepts and is an invaluable companion for the understanding of Darwin's theory, perfect for both the home setting and the school environment. It's suitable for kids aged 7+ and is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn and explore the notions of one of human history's most remarkable people.It charts Darwin's life-changing voyage on the Beagle and introduces his theory of evolution to apprentice naturalists everywhere.

Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But don't worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the world's fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazil's venomous snake island, and much more. In this fascinating round-the-world adventure, you'll travel to 35 of the planet's most dangerous natural places. With a mix of photos and illustrations, amazing facts and danger stats, it's a fun and absorbing introduction to our wild and wonderful world. You'll visit: Death Valley, California Tornado Alley, the American Midwest Catatumbo Lightning, Venezuela Holuhraun Lava Field, Iceland Saltstraumen Whirlpools, Norway The Poison Garden, UK Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan Forest of Knives, Madagascar Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica Komodo National Park, Indonesia Mary River Crocodiles, Australia About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off!Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure - this time to outer space.Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the Moon, visit the International Space Station and fly through Saturn's rings, before you head deeper into space to escape black holes and watch stars explode.You'll encounter many dangers on your journey, but your custom high-tech suit and gadget-packed spaceship will protect you - even against extreme temperatures and asteroids!With real-life photos, out-there illustrations, incredible facts and mind-blowing space stats, The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space is an awe-inspiring introduction to the Universe. After blast-off you can: Dock at the International Space Station and space walkLand on the Moon and explore its surfaceVisit the Sun and other planets in our Solar SystemMeet a Mars rover and Voyager 1 - the furthest human-made object from EarthExplore Mars' giant mountain and Jupiter's moonsGet the lowdown on newborn stars, black holes and supernovasExplore the Milky Way and the Asteroid BeltAnd much more!Also available:The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

From dinosaur palaeontologist and snake-venom collector to water slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth - and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be.Find out how to be a: Motion capture actor and bring to life monsters, animals and moreSnake venom collector and collect poison from deadly serpents with your handsWildlife photographer and capture the world's most incredible creatures on filmProfessional magician and tour the world inspiring mystery and wonderCostume designer and bring famous film and stage characters to lifeSand sculptor and spend your days creating amazing sandcastles out of sand and waterLondon Dungeon actor and scare people silly through hundreds of years of historyWax sculptor and recreate the world's most famous people for Madame TussaudsComputer game designer and create new and exciting virtual worlds to exploreHot air balloon pilot and take to the skies like a giant birdDinosaur palaeontologist and dig up huge prehistoric fossils all around the worldOstrich babysitter and look after these feisty flightless birdsVolcanologist and study the Earth's lava-spewing secretsNASA astronaut and explore everything from asteroids to auroras deep in spaceSloth rehabilitator and rescue, rehome and release sloths in tropical Costa RicaAnd more jobs which we bet you haven't even imagined!About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

From dinosaur palaeontologist and snake-venom collector to water slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth - and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be. Find out how to be a: Motion capture actor and bring to life monsters, animals and more Snake venom collector and collect poison from deadly serpents with your hands Wildlife photographer and capture the world's most incredible creatures on film Professional magician and tour the world inspiring mystery and wonder Costume designer and bring famous film and stage characters to life Sand sculptor and spend your days creating amazing sandcastles out of sand and water London Dungeon actor and scare people silly through hundreds of years of history Wax sculptor and recreate the world's most famous people for Madame Tussauds Computer game designer and create new and exciting virtual worlds to explore Hot air balloon pilot and take to the skies like a giant bird Dinosaur palaeontologist and dig up huge prehistoric fossils all around the world Ostrich babysitter and look after these feisty flightless birds Volcanologist and study the Earth's lava-spewing secrets NASA astronaut and explore everything from asteroids to auroras deep in space Sloth rehabilitator and rescue, rehome and release sloths in tropical Costa Rica And more jobs which we bet you haven't even imagined! About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, this book will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various muscles, bones, organs and systems that make up the human body. Get ready to weave through great forests of hair, take a breakneck cruise along an artery (dodging red blood cells on the way) and get up close and personal with enormous eyes, mountainous toes and giant hearts. With a mixture of cartoons, photography and CGI art - and with fun fact-filled text - it's the human body as you've never experienced it before. Content includes:Brain, Nervous System and SensesThe Mouth & DigestionLife Support (Heart, blood, muscles and bones)Defence and communication (skin, immune system, kidneys)Building Blocks (cells, DNA, genes)About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!