Books by Anna Claybourne

Book SynopsisJoin Professor Pooch, Dopey Doberman and a pack of curious dogs as they uncover the workings of science through comic adventuresEver wondered why seawater is so salty? Or how velcro was invented?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about materials in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a jumping Jack Russell, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle''s pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at how our family history shapes us physically, and at the links between us and our ancestors. From genetics and evolution to our environment and our families, this entertaining book looks at all the factors that shape us into the people we are. It explains how physical characteristics and abilities are passed down through generations, and why some things are inherited and others not. It explores how evolution has shaped us as a species, and at how the world we live in has impacted on and shaped us too.It also looks at intelligence, where it comes from, and how we learn, looking at our personality, how we build relationships with other people, and how and why we form memories.Fun activities at the back of the book help you to find out more about who YOU really are!Supports the science curriculum covering topics of genes, DNA, inheritance and evolution, as well as social and emotional issues such as belonging and identity.Trade ReviewThis book crams in a huge amount of information, yet the presentation is uncluttered and really encourages children to read ... it's a big and complex topic, but it is really well explained so children gain a full understanding ... I highly recommend this book for its understandable approach to highly complex subject * Parents In Touch *A complex subject, but one which is clearly explained, with brief summaries of each topic clearly set out on vividly coloured pages. From genetics and evolution to our environment and families, the book looks at all the factors that shape us into the people we are ... a very well-written and accessible book. * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at how our family history shapes us, and the links between us and our ancestors. From genetics and evolution to our environment and our families, this entertaining book looks at all the factors that make us into the people we are. It explains how physical characteristics and abilities are passed down through generations, and why some things are inherited and others not. It explores how evolution has shaped us as a species, and at how the world we live in has impacted us too.It also looks at intelligence, where it comes from and how we learn, our personality and how we build relationships with other people, and how and why we form memories.Fun activities at the back of the book help you to find out more about who YOU really are!Suitable for children aged 8+, this book supports the science curriculum covering topics of genes, DNA, inheritance and evolution, as well as social and emotional issues such as belonging and identity.Trade ReviewThis book crams in a huge amount of information, yet the presentation is uncluttered and really encourages children to read ... it's a big and complex topic, but it is really well explained so children gain a full understanding ... I highly recommend this book for its understandable approach to highly complex subject * Parents In Touch *A complex subject, but one which is clearly explained, with brief summaries of each topic clearly set out on vividly coloured pages. From genetics and evolution to our environment and families, the book looks at all the factors that shape us into the people we are ... a very well-written and accessible book. * Parents In Touch *

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Book SynopsisLearn, make and innovate with this bumper book packed with sixty projects.Science Workshop is the go-to guide for creative and unique experiments. With chapters on art, food, nature, pure science and technology, this book will have a great 'make' for you. Step-by-step instructions can help you:-Take to the skies with a plane inspired by the Wright brothers-Light up the world with a neon sign influenced by artist Tracy Emin-Construct a stunt ramp to get to grips with forces like Galileo Galilei-And much, much more!All the projects in Science Workshop are prompted by featured profiles of great scientists, artists and engineers. Learn about and create the experiments and builds that have led to world-changing discoveries, amazing machines and inspiring artworks. Perfect for KS2 science and technology classes aged 9+Table of Contents 1: Art Creators 2: Food Tasters 3: Nature Shapers 4: Science Innovators 5: Tech Makers

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Book SynopsisUncover the most disgusting, revolting and shocking aspects of the human body with hilarious cartoons

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Book SynopsisA colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and posionous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. ''See for yourself'' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of Planet Earth with fun comic strips

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Book SynopsisDiscover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of machines with fun comic strips

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Book SynopsisA fun search and find book about prehistoric life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!Young explorer Maxi has gone back in time on a prehistoric safari. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of dinosaurs and other animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny is going on - who keeps stealing Maxi''s things and where are they? Maxi also has questions to ask about the amazing prehistoric animals, plants and habitats. Maxi''s Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all dinosaur fans - a fantastic way to take a break from some concentrated scene searching! Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City

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Book SynopsisA fun search and find book about modern technology which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!Young explorer Maxi is discovering a big city and finding out about the amazing types of technology everywhere. In six detailed scenes, from a train station to a building site and funfair, Maxi needs help to find cool tech, bright lights and funny sights! Plus, something weird is going on - who keeps stealing Maxi''s things and where are they? Maxi also has questions to ask about how technology works. Maxi''s Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all technology fans - a fantastic way to take a break from some concentrated scene searching! Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City

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Book SynopsisA fun search and find book about rainforest life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!

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Book SynopsisA fun search and find book about ocean life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!

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Book Synopsis"Explore the incredible ways evolution works, from the beginnings of life 3.5 billion years ago to the walking, talking super-apes better known as human beings. Amazing Evolution is filled with fascinating facts!" - The Week Junior Evolution can be a difficult idea to wrap our brains around: it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. But the evidence is all around us – in the fossils of long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between all living beings.Amazing Evolution shines a light on this incredible process, from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion years ago, to the millions of different species alive today, including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains – human beings!Filled with clear explanations, beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts about the planet’s strangest and most spectacular creatures, Amazing Evolution will keep children (and adults, too!) enthralled for hours.Delve into the pages and learn what makes a fish a fish, why giraffes have such long necks and how all living things, from cabbages to tigers, are related! Amazing Evolution is the perfect first book about evolution for young readers.Trade Review“I love books like this that are able to make what can be quite complex scientific ideas and theories accessible (and fun!) to young children.” * Toppsta *"Essential for schools learning about evolution, extinction, fossils, Darwin, Anning & Wallace!" * The Reader Teacher *"A thoughtfully presented and engagingly written piece of non-fiction on such a huge topic." * Picture Books Blogger *

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Book SynopsisTravel back in time to Ancient Egypt with this new children's matching game, developed in partnership with the British Museum. Locate and match up the pairs to learn more about how the Egyptians lived. Why did they shave their heads but wear wigs, use dark eye make-up and worship dung beetles? How did they invent toothpaste and which internal organs did they keep before mummification? Includes 20 matching pairs on 40 cards, and a booklet with explanatory text. This game will appeal to children from age 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisIn the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards!From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilisations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything!The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to 'everything' - from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day.Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colourful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures.The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above.Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife and history.

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Book SynopsisReunite characters and props from your favourite fairy tales in this fun new memory game. Simply match three objects to create a story: Cinderella + pumpkin carriage + glass slipper. Can you remember who's afraid of being eaten by the wolf? And which tale the three bears belong to? Young children will enjoy piecing the stories together and expert storytellers can play as a challenging memory game where you must remember the location of all three pieces.The delightful box contains 15 fairy tales illustrated by Yeji Yun and retold by Anna Claybourne.FAMILY FUN: A fun, simple game for families that will appeal to children aged 4-7 yearsBEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED: Find all 15 fairy-tales held within the charmingly illustrated box measuring 235 x 125 x 34mm - perfect for taking anywhere on the go!FUN & COLOURFUL: Each fairy-tale has been wonderfully illustrated by internationally recognised artist Yeji Yun. Each fairy-tale has been broken in to 3 recognisable drawings.HIGHEST QUALITY: Includes a full colour booklet with summarised stories of the characters.GIFTS: The perfect gift for children who love their fairy tale stories. Match up three items from your favourite fairy tales: snow white + apple + dwarves, for instance. Expert storytellers can play as a memory game with the cards face downYeji Yun is an illustrator based in Seoul, South Korea. Since graduating from Kingston University, UK, she has worked with international clients including Nike and Apple. Anna Claybourne is a children's author whose most recent titles include Match a Mummy and The Mermaid Atlas (both Laurence King 2020).Other Match It games available from Laurence King Publishing include: You Callin' Me a Cheetah?, Who Did This Poo?, Twins Memory Game, Pick a Flower, Match These Bones, Match a Mummy, Match a Leaf, Dogs & Puppies, Cats & Kittens, Do You Look Like Your Dog?, Do You Look Like Your Cat?

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Book SynopsisThis is no ordinary boring math book. Young readers will love this incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts, experiments and fun, interactive activities. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this inspiring book promotes STEM learning with a twist and is ideal for children having trouble learning math. Readers can rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light, learning time-saving tips and tricks for common math problems. Whoever new that math could be this much fun?Includes: • Using math to create uncrackable codes. • Exploring weird numerical patterns. (Did you know that 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321?) • Discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading. This brain-boosting book is presented in a neat format with rounded corners and colour illustrations. Featuring a glossary of key terms, it promotes functional problem solving and builds confidence in math. Perfect for readers aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts maths and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make maths and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

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Book SynopsisEverything changes. From the birth of new stars to the endlessly shifting tides and tiniest life cycle. Some change happens right before your eyes, while other transformations happen so slowly that you won't notice them in your lifetime. And you change too, just like everything else in Nature – growing, learning and changing your thoughts and feelings.All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change – how do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can't control? Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world.Table of ContentsEverything changes • The Big Bang • The whirling planets • The seasons • From day to night • The changing moon • Making mountains • An island is born • The water cycle • Turning to stone • Rusting away • Carving the land • Freezing over • The tide • The changing sky • Burning up • The changing climate • Life cycles • The secrets of seeds • Returning to earth • Evolution • From young to old • Living through changes • Accepting change • How long does change take? • Three quote spreads

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Book SynopsisExplore above and below the waves by flipping this reversible book! Voyage with seabirds, explore a rockpool, discover a shipwreck and meet creatures living deep underwater in this ultimate guide to the ocean.Waterworlds is full of astonishing facts, fun activities to try and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sea is blue, how boats float and the rhythm of the tides, before flipping the book to read about the hidden world beneath the waves. Find out what lives in the darkest depths of the ocean, how to make your own shipwreck treasure and explore the wonders of a coral reef. You''ll find out everything you ever wanted to know about the ocean in this interactive guide to the watery world.

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Book SynopsisWhat do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it''s busier than you think. From clouds and stars, to birds, planes and everything in between there''s a whole sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night''s flying creatures and see the colours of the aurora borealis.

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Book SynopsisEverything changes. From the birth of new stars to the endlessly shifting tides and tiniest life cycle. Some change happens right before your eyes, while other transformations happen so slowly that you won't notice them in your lifetime. And you change too, just like everything else in Nature – growing, learning and changing your thoughts and feelings.All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change – how do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can't control? Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, always changing • The Universe • Our Sun and Solar System • The seasons • Night to day • The rock cycle • The water cycle • Fossilization • Old coin/key/treasure, ending up underground • A river creating a valley • Ice forming on a lake • The tide (with tide pools) • Sunny sky changing to a storm and clearing • Wildfire • Climate change: natural and caused by humans • Caterpillar egg to butterfly • A chick hatching and growing • A see growing into a tree • Frogspawn changing into frog • A dead thing returning to earth • Evolution • A person changing through life • All things, change... even you! (brain development, changing emotions) • How does change make us feel? Finding meaning, finding beauty, finding acceptance, making our own changes • How long do things take to change?

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Book SynopsisCome on an amazing journey across the ocean, steering your ship to avoid the legendary monsters in this fun new take on snakes and ladders. Magical and mysterious, the water monsters of myths and legends are notoriously elusive, but watch out when they rear their heads as they could send you right back to the start! The booklet reveals their secrets and includes short retellings of the most fantastical tales. From Nessie the Loch Ness Monster to Te Wheke of New Zealand, welcome to the watery world of myths and legends! A fun and easy-to-play snakes and ladders game for children and families, suitable for age 6+ Features fun facts on all the weird and wonderful sea monsters from around the world: steer your ship around them to avoid going under! Complete with counters shaped liked ocean-exploring ships, this game can be enjoyed by two to six players Includes a booklet full of short retellings of Mythical sea monsters and their fa

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated guide to the fairy folk of the world, with magical stories, maps revealing their locations and amazing tales of close encounters.Do you think of fairies as small, winged creatures? Well, they can be, but did you know that they can also be tinier than ants or as large as humans? Many do fly, but others, such as the goblin and the gnome, walk on the ground as we do. Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, fairy folk can be found all around the globe.Beautifully illustrated maps pinpoint the locations of fairies on every continent, whilst special feature spreads take a closer look at fairy lore, fairy magic and rare sightings. From Cornish pixies and the timid forest fairies of Germany to the 'Good Folk' fairies of Newfoundland, find out all there is to know about fairies!

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