Books by Clive Gifford

Book SynopsisKnow any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy!Why did the empty sandwich go to the dentist?IT NEEDED A FILLING.What do you call a 20,000-year-old joke?PRE-HYSTERICAL.With jokes galore, puns, one-liners, visual gags, play on words and hilarious illustrations. Divided into sections such as ''Hilarious Holidays'', ''Teacher Titters'' and ''Football Funnies'', this book will never get old and will have your friends and whole family laughing. A hilarious bumper book that will captivate any child and spark an interest in reading - created by the bestselling author of Teenage Kicks and Eye Benders, and winner of the Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize.

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Book SynopsisBuild your netball skills with the Sports Academy series.Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important netball skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from offence to defence.The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport.

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Book SynopsisBlast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular ‘How Things Work’ series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work – books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles.Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships – how they do what they do, what they’re used for and their development through history. Spreads will look at how rockets blast off into space, how people were sent to the Moon and back, how space centres prepare spaceships and astronauts for amazing adventures across the cosmos. It will also look at all different types of spacecraft: space stations and satellites orbiting Earth, rovers trundling over the surface of Mars, and probes travelling at thousands of miles per second through the outer reaches of the Solar System on incredible journeys of discovery.Full-page gatefolds and flaps explore spaceships both big and small, inside and out. It’s going to be out of this world!Contents: Leaving Earth: The history of spaceflight Satellites Rockets Manned Spaceflights Space Probes Landers Moon Missions Rovers Space Centres Space Telescopes Space Stations Spaceships of the Future 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 travelers, 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!

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Book SynopsisTake a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these iconic structures, learn about their history and find out why they have become 'wonders' of the world. Astonishing photography shows these landmarks in pin-sharp detail, with fun illustrations highlighting special features further. Kids will have fun with the book’s interactive format, opening full-page gatefolds to view spectacular scenes, and lifting small flaps to reveal the secrets of these amazing structures. It's the wonders of the world in a book!Contents includes:- Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil- Statue of Liberty, USA- The White House, USA- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, UK- Eiffel Tower, France, Europe- Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy - Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany- The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt- Soccer City (FNB Stadium), South Africa- Burj Khalifa, Dubai- Taj Mahal, India- Forbidden City, China- Sydney Opera House, AustraliaAbout 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!

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious youngreaders will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Causes and Impacts of Climate Change explains, in a clear and interesting way, what climate is and why it''s changing, what greenhouse gases are and how they are changing the climate, and how we can slow down this process. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and picks out and explains tricky terminology in ''Speak like a Scientist'' features. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, as well as a glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn. If you love this title, why not collect them all? The Cau

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Book SynopsisService robots are put to work helping people in all sorts of locations, from hospitals and care homes to factories and restaurants. Among other amazing feats, robot helpers can produce one complete motor car every 30 seconds, prepare 300 pizzas an hour and reply to questions in 15 languages. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these robot helpers and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned.Table of Contents 1: Robot helpers 2: Industrial robots 3: Home help 4: RoboChefs 5: Robot arms 6: Medical robots 7: Pickers and packers 8: Let them entertain you 9: Rehab robots 10: At your service 11: Sports bots 12: Carebots 13: Your robotic future 14: Quiz 15: Glossary and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old

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Book SynopsisWhether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of football.Meet the dog that saved Manchester United!Discover the match that was played in space . . .. . . and the game that was abandoned when the ref sent off ALL the players!Find over 60 extraordinary football stories in this fun-filled book, packed with facts, stats and match-day excitement. Meet the most inspiring players from the men's, women's and para games. Discover the world's best and worst teams, hilarious moments, mind-blowing skills, bizarre rules, funny mascots, and the amazing lengths fans will go in support of their team.Includes a player's guide, quizzes and a glossary!Also in the series:Incredible CricketIncredible Rugby coming soonIncredible Golf coming soon

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Book SynopsisBuild your tennis skills with Sports Academy: TennisLooking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important tennis skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from serving to scoring.The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sporting children aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: What is Tennis? 2: In Competition 3: Ready to Play 4: The Forehand Drive 5: The Backhand Drive 6: Volleys 7: Courtcraft 8: Learning to Serve 9: Serving and Receiving 10: Advanced Shots 11: Playing Doubles 12: Statistics and Records 13: Glossary and Further Information 14: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun series introducing readers to life online.Are you ready to take your first steps into the online world? Discover the best, safest ways to do it with Going Online - from how to use a mouse to how to navigate a website! These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digital devices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protect themselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spread reinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character ''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Contents:What is going online?Get connectedHardware and softwareTools for the jobEmailWeb welcomeLet''s browse!Jumping aroundA world of websitesCookiesGo socialOnline with othersFavourite placesMax

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Book SynopsisBursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you'll ever need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put it down!The perfect beginner's book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

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Book SynopsisMeet the champion of the England women's team, Heather Knight, in this thrilling unofficial biography!Heather Knight is a talented all-rounder and first-class batter, with a stellar career across all formats of the game. She has led the England women's squad all around the world as captain, netting some spectacular victories along the way.Cheer at her most exciting matches, celebrate the records and find out some incredible new facts in this action-packed new book.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Ben StokesVirat KohliMitchell Starc

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Book SynopsisMeet star bowler and Australian cricketing legend, Mitchell Stark, in this thrilling unofficial biography!Mitchell Starc's love of cricket started when he was just a boy growing up in New South Wales and it only grew, until he had become one of the most accomplished and respected fast-bowlers in the game.He has thrilled crowds and sent balls rocketing past the crease all over the world, in Test, ODI and T20 international games. Follow his journey, playing for the Australian national team, Royal Challengers Bangalore and others, enjoying incredible wins and learning from defeats.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Ben StokesVirat KohliHeather Knight

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Book SynopsisPack your brain with football fun and trivia funny, fact-filled and fully illustrated!Did you know?The world's largest football shirt is over 80m long.In 2002, Australia won a World Cup qualifying game by 310.Danish referee Henning Erikstrup's fake teeth fell out when he went to blow the final whistle.The youngest person to be signed by a football club was less than 2 years old.From record-breaking goals to the world''s most extraordinary players, from stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 7.Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

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Book SynopsisBuild your rugby skills with the Sports Academy series.Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important rugby skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything you need to know about rugby.The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sporting children aged 9+.

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Book SynopsisA fun first series introducing readers to life online.Are you ready to take your first steps into the online world? Discover the best, safest ways to do with Going Online - from how to use a mouse to how to navigate a website!.These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Contents: What is going online?Get connectedHardware and softwareTools for the jobEmailWeb welcomeLet''s browse!Jumping aroundA world of websitesCookiesGo socialOnline with othersFavourit

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Book SynopsisGripping real-life stories that will inspire, astonish and entertain

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of biomes in this fun, lighthearted geography series

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Book SynopsisDid you know there''s a robot chef that can make 50 pizzas per hour? Would you swim with a robotic fish that gulps up microplastics in the ocean? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things robotics - from LiDAR sensors and autonomous drones to nanobots and robot swarms.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in Space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that''s perfect for readers 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisDid you know there''s a machine designed to catch sneezes? Or a machine for extracting snail slime? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things technologically icky - from a robot capsule you can swallow to sewer crawlers and diarrhoea detectors. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in Space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that''s perfect for readers 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Titles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Where do weather forecasters hang their socks? Why do winds feel the pressure? And can lightning REALLY strike twice? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Weather!With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up.Contents: What''s the weather? / Why''s building snowmen at the Equator so hard? / Why do winds feel the pressure? / Where do weather forecasters hang their socks? / Can a cloud weigh more than 300 hippos? / How does it rain? / Why isn''t snow white? / Can it rain fish? / Can lightning really strike twice? / When is a hurricane NOT a hurricane? / Can a jumper save the planet? / Quick-fire questionsTitles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

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Book SynopsisA fun first series introducing readers to life online.Whenever you go on the internet, play a computer game or listen to music on a digital device, coding is what makes it all work! Find out all about coding and learn how to do some simple coding yourself with Computer Kids: Coding Online.These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Contents:Coding the world All about programs Learn a languageCoding rules, OK! Start and finish Making moves Block party! What''s a variable?

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Book SynopsisA fun first series explaining to young readers how they can stay safe onlineGoing online can be great fun, but you need to look after yourself and your device. Computer Kids: Staying Safe Online will show you the best ways to do so, from setting strong passwords to spotting a scam to knowing when to ask for help.These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Contents:Have fun, stay safeSafe spaceKeeping it privateThere''s a limitPick your passwordComputer virusesMeet more malware<

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of the Internet in this funny technology seriesWhat was the first thing ever sent on the Internet? Can winds blow WIFI away? And is the web REALLY full of spiders? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!Contents:What is the Internet?/Are the World Wide Web and the Internet the same thing?/ What was the first thing sent over the Internet?/ Can the wind blow WiFi away?/ Is the Web really full of spiders?/Is there one big Internet superhighway?/Why does the Internet need walls?/ Why is TimBL an HTML Hero?/ Do I need wellies to go streaming?/ Can you break the Internet?/ What's the Internet of Things?/ What's the digital divide?/ Quick-fire questions/Glossary/Further reading/IndexTitles in the series:What's so super about a supercomputer?/Can a driverless car get lost?/Will robots take over the world?/How do you go to the toilet in space?/Who invented inventing?/Can you break the internet?/Can light slice through steel?/Why do phone calls travel into space?The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.Table of Contents 1: What’s the Internet? 2: Are the World Wide Web and the Internet the same thing? 3: What was the first thing sent over the Internet? 4: Can the wind blow WiFi away? 5: Is the Web really full of spiders? 6: Is there one big Internet superhighway? 7: Why does the Internet need walls? 8: Why is TimBL an HTML Hero? 9: Do I need wellies to go streaming? 10: Can you break the Internet? 11: What’s the Internet of Things? 12: What’s the digital divide? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisA unique approach to understanding the plastic problem, with practical actions to help reduce our use. Every single minute, a truck-load of plastic is dumped into the ocean, damaging beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous and contributing to climate change. Most plastic does not break down for hundreds of years and almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why don't we stop? Can we undo the damage? Mind Mappers: Why Does Plastic Hurt The Planet? explores and unravels these difficult questions.

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Book SynopsisWould you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!Adventure into the fascinating world of explorers with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about explorers and exploration. Prepare to decide what you would prefer to eat if you were on a great expedition, if you would rather explore the highest or lowest point on Earth, and what your packing essentials would be.Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about explorers who have ventured around our planet and beyond discover some of the unsung heroes of science and discovery, and learn more about some of the expeditions that shaped our understanding of the world!Also available:Would You Rather? VikingsWould You Rather? Ancient EgyptWould You Rather? Ancient Romans

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Book SynopsisBuild your sports skills with the Sports Academy series

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Book SynopsisSpewing out fountains of red-hot lava and toxic plumes of smoke, volcanoes are dangerous and deadly. But every volcano is different - in shape and size, location and destructiveness.The Explosive History of Volcanoes explains the Volcanic Explosivity Index giving examples of more than 25 of the most, and least, explosive volcanoes in history and in the world today.Find out about these amazing natural phenomena and see how they''re formed, where they are in the world and why some explode so violently. Discover why people live so close to volcanoes and how scientists are helping to predict when the next eruptions might occur.The consultant, Professor Katharine Cashman, is Professor of Volcanology, currently working at the University of Oregon.

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Book SynopsisA fun first series introducing readers to life online.The online world offers great opportunities for learning, from support with homework to discovering how to do your favourite football trick! Find out the best ways to learn and have fun safely online with these friendly guides, perfect for children aged 5 and up. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Titles in the series:Being Healthy OnlineCoding OnlineGoing OnlineHaving Fun OnlineLearning OnlineStaying Safe Online

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Book SynopsisA fun first series explaining to young readers how they can stay safe onlineGoing online can be great fun, but you need to look after yourself and your device. Computer Kids: Staying Safe Online will show you the best ways to do so, from setting strong passwords to spotting a scam to knowing when to ask for help.These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Contents:Have fun, stay safeSafe spaceKeeping it privateThere''s a limitPick your passwordComputer virusesMeet more malware<

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Book SynopsisA fun first series explaining to young readers how they can be healthy onlineJust like in real life, it''s important to be healthy online. Find out how to take care of your body and mind while you''re online, from taking micro-breaks and stretching to dealing with cyberbullies.These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they''re online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers'' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character''Max Computer'' offers practical advice and hands-on tips.Contents:Staying healthy and happyGet comfortableInput and outputKeeping your device healthyTake a break!Stretch for successYour digital footprintSpreading the wor

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of machines in this funny technology seriesHow do fridges stay so... chilled? Can you 3D print a 3D printer? And how on Earth does air smash concrete? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.Contents:What are machines?How can air smash concrete?How can light slice through steel?Why don''t towers topple over?How can a crane build itself?Why don''t microwaves escape from ovens?How can a gale power my console?How do machines see inside me?What''s the biggest digger?How does a mole

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Book SynopsisDid you know artificial intelligence has been used to decode rat squeaks? It can also play games with you, make art and recognise your face! Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things AI from neural networks to intelligent agents and deep learning. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that''s perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of natural resources in this fun, lighthearted geography series

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology.Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering and technology.   This book guides readers through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the world’s largest flower that generates its own heat and mTrade Review“An introduction to the diversity in the plant world and their technological uses, from cottonwood trees with wind power potential to meat-eating assassins. Part of a series that includes Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.” * The Bookseller *“This is a light-hearted and informative children’s book to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers alike.” * How It Works *“Packed with illustrations, this fabulous fact-filled book shows just how much we can learn from studying the natural world.” * The Week Junior *“Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studying the myriad magnificence of the natural world.” * Eco Kids Planet *“A remarkable book which is a must for both school and home collection.” * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDid you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Or that the US once had 144 different time zones? Or that across your lifetime, you’ll spend about 33 years in bed? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond! The Book of Time is brimming with fascinating information about the concept of time. What is time? How does it work? And is it even real? The book uses time as a lens to explore a wide variety of STEAM subjects that kids know and love—such as space, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and machinery—with a completely fresh perspective. Through a simple yet fascinating approach, you’ll learn about: The measurements of time Big and small time Time-travel Paradoxes And lots more mind-boggling things Cool, graphic illusTrade Review“Get your children off the internet – and into a cracking science book […] Clive Gifford is out save children’s non-fiction from terminal decline, and he’s back with the dizzyingly informative The Book of Time” * The Telegraph *“A fascinating treasure trove.” * The Bookseller - Editor's Choice *“A brightly illustrated book to help young readers understand the concept of time, via 40 different topics from time zones to how long in your life you’ll spend in bed.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes. Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

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