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like all young elephants,Elly sometimes forgets her manners!In this beautifully illustrated story,Elly finds out how good table manners can make meal times much more fun.

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The year is 2700. Wall E, a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for. This is the story of the last little robot on Earth who was programmed to clean up.

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Postwar Britain has seen vast swathes of the countryside developed and habitat destruction on an unprecedented scale.Even so, our tonsils, woodlands, hedgerows and rivers still teem with wildlife. This book celebrates the rich diversity of British wildlife, its mammals, birds, arthropods, reptiles and fish.Nearly 200 species are described in detail, with maps showing where each can be located, along with information on habitats and feeding habits. The life-cycles and behaviour of many of these creatures are an endless source of fascination. The salmon may spend up to four years at sea before returning to the river where it was born to spawn; the stratified order that can be seen in a honeybee colony is an extraordinary example of social cohesion; the cuckoo allows other birds to rear its young, the ultimate abdication of responsibility.indigenous to Britain.

An annually updated road map of the USA, covering the major road networks across the country. Highlights places of interest, national parks, state flags. Scale: 1/3,450,000 - 1cm = 34.5km - 1in = 55 miles. Legend/Key in three languages.

The origins of our Royal Family can be traced back to the reign of George IIl in the 18th century, although it was not until 1917 that anti-German feeling led George V to discard the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and adopt the family name of 'Windsor', applying it to the title of the Royal House. During the last quarter of a century, the media, and it might be said the public's fascination with the Royals has grown to unprecedented levels and, for the most part, remains undiminished. The House of Windsor has had to adapt to increasing press and public scrutiny during this time, and accept that the days of unquestioning reverence have passed. The Royal Family remains deeply enshrined as an institution, providing a sense of enduring stability and order, and its contributions to our cultural and social history through charity work and official Royal engagements is undeniable. This book is a 'right royal' celebration of a truly remarkable family - a story told in pictures taken from the ar

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