Books by Clive Gifford

Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWhat's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! 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.Table of Contents 1: What is a computer? 2: What did the first computer look like? 3: Who was the first coder? 4: Why were early computers so BIG? 5: Why make microchips so tiny? 6: Where does all my data go? 7: Why do computers take soooo long to start? 8: How does what I type reach the screen? 9: How do computer games know the score? 10: What’s the difference between a bug and a virus? 11: Could a laser printer destroy the world? 12: What’s so super about supercomputers? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWhat's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! 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 history fun and accessible for every young reader.Table of Contents 1: What is a computer? 2: What did the first computer look like? 3: Who was the first coder? 4: Why were early computers so BIG? 5: Why make microchips so tiny? 6: Where does all my data go? 7: Why do computers take soooo long to start? 8: How does what I type reach the screen? 9: How do computer games know the score? 10: What’s the difference between a bug and a virus? 11: Could a laser printer destroy the world? 12: What’s so super about supercomputers? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of robotics in this funny technology seriesWhat is the smallest robot? How do robots know where to go? And will robots REALLY save the world? 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 history fun and accessible for every young reader.Table of Contents 1: What is a robot? 2: What was the first robot? 3: Why do robots get all the boring jobs? 4: How do robots know where to go? 5: How do robots save lives? 6: Why send robots into space? 7: Will robots take all our jobs? 8: Why don’t more robots look like us? 9: How small can robots go? 10: Does a robot know it’s holding a banana? 11: Can robots save the planet? 12: Will robots take over the world? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary/further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of space in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWill we ever live on Mars? Why can't we fly planes to the Moon? And do astronauts REALLY grow taller in space? 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.Table of Contents 1: What is space? 2: Why can’t we just fly to the Moon? 3: Why do things orbit? 4: How do space probes land? 5: Why haven’t we explored other galaxies? 6: Why do telescopes need space training? 7: Do astronauts really grow in space? 8: What’s for dinner in space? 9: How do you go to the toilet in space? 10: Why do astronauts suit up for spacewalks? 11: Are there aliens in space? 12: Will we ever live on Mars? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of space in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWill we ever live on Mars? Why can't we fly planes to the Moon? And do astronauts REALLY grow taller in space? 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 history fun and accessible for every young reader.Table of Contents 1: What is space? 2: Why can’t we just fly to the Moon? 3: Why do things orbit? 4: How do space probes land? 5: Why haven’t we explored other galaxies? 6: Why do telescopes need space training? 7: Do astronauts really grow in space? 8: What’s for dinner in space? 9: How do you go to the toilet in space? 10: Why do astronauts suit up for spacewalks? 11: Are there aliens in space? 12: Will we ever live on Mars? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of invention in this funny technology seriesHow did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener REALLY invented fifty years after the can? And did any famous inventions happen by sheer accident? 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 is an invention?/Who invented inventing?/ How do inventors invent?/Do inventors make squillions?/What was the great telephone race?/Who invented the concrete sofa?/Where are all the female inventors?/Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans?/Are inventions ever recycled?/How can a vest stop speeding bullets?/How did a bird inspire a train?/Do inventions ever occur by accident?/Quick-fire questionsGlossary / 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?Table of Contents 1: What is an invention? 2: Who invented inventing? 3: How do inventors invent? 4: Do inventors make squillions? 5: What was the great telephone race? 6: Who invented the concrete sofa? 7: Where are all the female inventors? 8: Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans? 9: Are inventions ever recycled? 10: How can a vest stop speeding bullets? 11: How did a bird build a bullet train? 12: Do inventions ever occur by accident? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary/find out more 15: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of invention in this funny technology seriesHow did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener REALLY invented fifty years after the can? And did any famous inventions happen by sheer accident? 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 is an invention?/Who invented inventing?/ How do inventors invent?/Do inventors make squillions?/What was the great telephone race?/Who invented the concrete sofa?/Where are all the female inventors?/Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans?/Are inventions ever recycled?/How can a vest stop speeding bullets?/How did a bird inspire a train?/Do inventions ever occur by accident?/Quick-fire questionsGlossary / 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?Table of Contents 1: What is an invention? 2: Who invented inventing? 3: How do inventors invent? 4: Do inventors make squillions? 5: What was the great telephone race? 6: Who invented the concrete sofa? 7: Where are all the female inventors? 8: Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans? 9: Are inventions ever recycled? 10: How can a vest stop speeding bullets? 11: How did a bird build a bullet train? 12: Do inventions ever occur by accident? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary/find out more 15: Index

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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!The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.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?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 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 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 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 build a tunnel big enough to drive a train through?Can you 3D print a 3D printer?How do machines keep hearts beating?How can we make machines more green?Quick-fire questionsGlossaryFind out moreIndexTitles in the series:How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go? (Transport) 978152631994What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing) 9781526320001Will Robots Take Over the World? (AI) 9781526320032How Do You Go to the Toilet in Space? (Space Technology) 9781526320049Could You Really Break the Internet? (Internet) 9781526320087Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions) 9781526320063How Can Light Slice Through Metal? (Machines) 9781526320117Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space? (Electronics) 9781526320124The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.Table of Contents 1: What are machines? 2: How can air smash concrete? 3: How can light slice through steel? 4: Why don't towers topple over? 5: How can a crane build itself? 6: Why don't microwaves escape from ovens? 7: How can a gale power my console? 8: How do machines see inside me? 9: What's the biggest digger? 10: How does a mole build a tunnel big enough to drive a train through? 11: Can you 3D print a 3D printer? 12: How do machines keep hearts beating? 13: How can we make machines more green? 14: Quick-fire questions 15: Glossary 16: Find out more 17: Index

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Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of electronics in this funny technology seriesHow does a rock tell the time? How does an electric guitar rock out? And just WHY can''t you use a touchscreen with gloves on? 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 electronics?Why won''t touchscreens work with gloves on?Why do some phone calls travel into space?How do electric guitars rock out?How do batteries power electronics on the move?Why''s it hard to hold up a cash machine?How do round camera lenses take rectangula

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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 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 SynopsisExplore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future. Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups tech by use/topic. The books are alternate fact-card examples of the tech in action and more detailed case studies which spotlight a specific piece of tech, pulling out its key features with labels describing how it works and what''s so cool about it. Speech bubbles and humorous illustrations make this a fun approach to understanding how tech works. Perfect for reader 7 and up.

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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 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 the James Webb Space telescope is so powerful it can spot a football 550 kilometres away? Would you like to live on a future Mars colony? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things space - from cobots to solar powered probes and inflatable space modules.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 SynopsisDid you know the James Webb Space telescope is so powerful it can spot a football 550 kilometres away? Would you like to live on a future Mars colony? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things space - from cobots to solar powered probes and inflatable space modules.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 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 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 SynopsisExplore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future. Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups tech by use/topic. The books are alternate fact-card examples of the tech in action and more detailed case studies which spotlight a specific piece of tech, pulling out its key features with labels describing how it works and what''s so cool about it. Speech bubbles and humorous illustrations make this a fun approach to understanding how tech works. Perfect for reader 7 and up.

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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 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 SynopsisA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Why aren''t rivers good climbers? Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? And just what is so special about sediment? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Rivers!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: Where does a river start? / How does a stream become a torrent? / Why aren''t rivers good climbers? / Are there really secret rivers? / How can water smash rock? / What''s special about sediment? / How can one river power 5 million homes? / Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? / Why won''t waterfalls sit still?/ Whose river home can be spied from space? / How can a river just ... vanish? / Can robots save rivers? / 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 SynopsisA fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!Why aren''t rivers good climbers? Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? And just what is so special about sediment? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Rivers!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: Where does a river start? / How does a stream become a torrent? / Why aren''t rivers good climbers? / Are there really secret rivers? / How can water smash rock? / What''s special about sediment? / How can one river power 5 million homes? / Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? / Why won''t waterfalls sit still?/ Whose river home can be spied from space? / How can a river just ... vanish? / Can robots save rivers? / 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 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 unique and beautiful approach to understanding the plastic problem with practical actions to help protect the planet.Every single minute, a dump-truck’s worth of plastic is emptied into the ocean, trashing beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous, and contributing to climate change. Most plastic can remain in the environment 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 we’ve already done? Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? unravels these difficult questions. Using the Mind Mappers technique that combines beautiful illustrations, easy-to-follow charts, and compelling text, the youngest readers can learn how plastics they use every day are hurting the earth, and the things they can do today to protect the planet. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Combines the beauty of a picture book with science-based facts and information. TIMELY TOPIC: Inspired by activists such as Greta Thunberg, kids are concerned about the environment and are taking active roles at home, school, and in the community to protect the planet. UNIQUE APPROACH: Why Does Plastic Hurt the Planet? uses "mind mapping," where complex ideas are broken down into a clear flow of visual information. ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY READER: The text is carefully layered and leveled for emerging to proficient readers. COMPLETE THE MIND MAPPERS COLLECTION: How Do We Stop Climate Change? and Are We Running Out of Water? are also available.

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Book SynopsisOut Of This World is jam-packed with everything children need to know about space - from facts and statistics to real-life adventures. Boys and girls can find their way around the solar system, learn if aliens really could exist and discover the origins of the universe. Entertaining and educational, this learning companion would make the perfect addition to any school child's bookshelf.

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Book SynopsisTake a gruesome trip through time with this grisly compendium of death! From the best way to shrink a head to making a mummy in eight simple steps, and with fascinating facts about botched beheadings, greedy royals and the plague, Hung, Drawn and Quartered looks at the most gruesome facts from the past.

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Book SynopsisPacked with fantastic puzzles to tackle, this football puzzle book is guaranteed to keep fans entertained long after the final whistle has blown.Football-crazy kids will love to get their heads in the game with these themed quizzes, mazes, wordsearches, crosswords, guess the goals, stats attacks, spot the difference puzzles and many more. Packed full of engaging puzzles to entertain for hours, this book is suitable for supporters of any team to test their knowledge.Written by football fanatic Clive Gifford and with entertaining black and white illustrations from Richard Watson and Julian Mosedale, this is a great way for football fans to learn facts and stats about the beautiful game.

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Book SynopsisThis environmentally positive book contains everything children need to become guardians of the planet. Kids can learn how to become keepers of the coasts, friends of the forests, home heroes and much more through a mix of compelling facts, creative activities and proactive tips. Key environmental topics are clearly explained, and the easy-to-follow projects and suggestions help to put the issues in an everyday context. From reusing clothes and composting food to reducing water waste and giving wildlife a helping hand, this book will encourage children to engage with environmental problems and inspire them to take care of our wonderful planet. This book includes an introduction by ClientEarth, an organization that uses environmental law to protect oceans, forests and other habitats, as well as all people, and a foreword by Brian Eno. All royalties from the sales of this book go to ClientEarth.Trade ReviewThere has never been a more important time to change our actions. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about our impact on the planet and what we can do to save it. * Jess French *Every word of this entertaining and poignant book must be read by all children… and, of course, their parents! * Arizona Muse *Guardians of the Planet by Clive Gifford is colourful, engaging and endorsed by environmental law organisation Client Earth. * Wicked Leeks *

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Book SynopsisFrom the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships to the record-breakers of Serie A, the Bundesliga and the Premier League, football''s record-breaking stars are here. This book is packed with thousands of eye-popping stats about incredible trophy-winning teams and legendary goalscorers from around the globe, and contains all the need-to-know facts and figures from the 2018-19 season and the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals. The ultimate football facts and records book for kids aged 8+.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest – such as the colossal blue whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus – but also species that grew to monstrous sizes compared to others of their kind, such as the giant kangaroos of Australia, a beaver the size of a bear, and Pelagornis, a giant bird with a wingspan almost as long as a bus!You'll meet the giants of the forest, plains, rivers, sea and sky through vibrantly illustrated scenes of them in their natural habitats and compare the size of these humongous creatures to humans. A gatefold spread unfolds to reveal a visual timeline showing when they roamed the Earth.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Giants of the Forests & Plains • Colossal Body Bits • Big Eaters • Timeline of Giants and Giant Size Line-up (gatefold) • Giants of the Rivers & Seas • Giants of Today • The Biggest of their Kind • Index.

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Book SynopsisExplore seas, swamps, deserts and mountains, from the earliest life on Earth to our present day, and get up close to our planet's all-time deadliest predators.Join the hunt with Velociraptor, defend your prey with mighty Smilodon, see how you measure up to the biggest shark of all time and take to the skies with some of the world's most incredible birds of prey.A stunning central gatefold opens to reveal a timeline of life on Earth and the size of these incredible hunters.Table of ContentsFeatures: Early predators on land, such as Dimetrodon and Dienonychus • riverbank hunters, such as Sarcosuchus, Suchomimus and Megapiranha • giant ground hunters • dromaeosaurids • giant prehistoric snakes • early mammal predators • South American predators of the past • Pleistocene predators • hunters of the sky • flying reptiles • prehistoric birds • how prey animals have evolved to cope with predators • ancient hunters of the seas • whales • sharks • today's top predators • felines • ocean hunters of today • insect hunters • birds of prey and snakes. Also includes a gatefold showing these creatures placed upon a timeline of the Earth and an index.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay, The Colours of History studies the shades, hues and pigments which have shaped the past and present. Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history. From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.Trade Review'What an intriguing title!.. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.' * Parents in Touch *A stunning exploration of colour, its development and its importance in history. Twenty-four colours have been divided into shades and these sections are explored across a number of beautifully-illustrated and eye-catching pages. * The Reading Zone *This fascinating book takes a unique view on world history, but organised by colour not date...This will be the perfect library resource for all artists and historians alike. * The Just Imagine Story Centre *Here's a stunning book full of amazing facts, tons of colour and of course a whopping great big dose of history. We LOVE it! "The Colours of History" by Clive Gifford and Marc Peintre is just our sort of book.' * Read it Daddy blog *

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Book SynopsisEveryone smells! The sense of smell plays a crucial part in survival, communication, and taste, and is the basis of a multi-billion-dollar industry. But, despite all this, it’s the sense we often know least about. This hilarious and fact-packed book puts that right. Find out everything you could ever want to know about stinks, whiffs and pongs, from the fruit so pungent it's banned from public transport to the top-secret military programme that developed the stinkiest stink bombs.

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Book SynopsisFilled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.In The Small and Mighty Book of Rainforests, readers will explore the colourful birds, dangerous animals, and vibrant plants found within the depths of the world's rainforests. This pocket-sized book contains tons of easy-to-read information about rainforests alongside stunning illustrations, and is an ideal starting point to introduce children to the importance of conservation.Table of ContentsThe World of Rainforests • Rainforest Plants • Creatures of the Rainforest • People and Rainforests • Rainforest Record Breakers

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Book SynopsisUnderstand how philosophers have helped us to tackle the big mysteries of life – from why we are here to how we know if something is really true. This step-by-step journey introduces the most influencial philosophers from history, making their ideas accessible to young readers everywhere.

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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 SynopsisThe best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and put it back together again. But how would you make your very own human body? Where would you start? What would you need? And how would you fix everything together? This book is a step-by-step guide. Of course, it wouldn't be quite so easy in practice ... But after reading this book, you'll certainly know what we humans are made of!

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