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List view record 21: Marvellous magiciansList view anchor tag for record 21: Marvellous magicians
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Marvellous magicians

Corry, Lydia2020
Books
'Marvellous Magicians' celebrates the work of eight pioneering illusionists, both famous and under-represented, whose tricks have been the making of modern magic. Through a magical blend of biography, history and illustration, it brings these amazing magicians and their illusions into the spotlig...
List view record 22: Modern art explorer : with 30 artworks from the Centre PompidouList view anchor tag for record 22: Modern art explorer : with 30 artworks from the Centre Pompidou
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The lost spells [sound recording]

Macfarlane, Robert, 1976-2020
Audiobooks
As in 'The Lost Words', these 'spells' take their subjects from relatively commonplace, and yet underappreciated, animals, birds, trees and flowers - from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw. But they break out of the triptych format of 'The Lost Words', finding new sha...
List view record 24: A really short history of nearly everythingList view anchor tag for record 24: A really short history of nearly everything
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A really short history of nearly everything

Bryson, Bill2020
Books
This title covers the wonder and mysteries of time and space, the crackpot theories which held sway for far too long, the discoveries which advanced whole areas of science when people were looking for something else, and the fact that, somehow, the universe exists and, against all odds, life came...
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The lost spells

Macfarlane, Robert, 1976-2020
Books
As in 'The Lost Words', these 'spells' take their subjects from relatively commonplace, and yet underappreciated, animals, birds, trees and flowers - from barn owl to red fox, grey seal to silver birch, jay to jackdaw. But they break out of the triptych format of 'The Lost Words', finding new sha...
[71 copies, 52 available]
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How super cool tech works

2020
Books
Explore future technology, such as robotics, space rockets, artificial intelligence, and even games consoles in this cutting-edge non-fiction science book for kids aged 9 and over. 'How Super Cool Tech Works' explains how the incredible technologies of today will shape the world of tomorrow. This...
List view record 27: The book of mythical beasts & magical creaturesList view anchor tag for record 27: The book of mythical beasts & magical creatures
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List view record 28: 1000 inventions and discoveriesList view anchor tag for record 28: 1000 inventions and discoveries
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1000 inventions and discoveries

Bridgman, Roger Francis, 1940-2020
Books
Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet...
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The birthday book

Parr, Todd2020
Books
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores all the different things you can do on your birthday: a day that's all about you!
List view record 30: LEGO minifigure handbookList view anchor tag for record 30: LEGO minifigure handbook
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LEGO minifigure handbook

Dolan, Hannah2020
Books
Meet the coolest LEGO minifigures ever! The strange, the spooky, and the silly - all of your favourite LEGO minifigures are here. Go back in time with retro minifigures from the LEGO archives. Meet new characters from fun LEGO themes, including LEGO NINJAGO, LEGO City, and LEGO Collectible Minifi...
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