Books by Clive Gifford

Book SynopsisThis essential title from award-winning author Clive Gifford provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works!We are surrounded by amazing things in the natural world, and we live in an age of exciting advances in science, engineering and technology. But do we really understand how and why things happen the way they do? This book explains all!- Witness the formation of Earth and the evolution of living things- See how animals and plants have adapted to live in every corner of the planet- Learn how ancient people lived and created their technology- Discover today’s incredible scientific and eco-friendly advancesCovering a range of children's favourite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more, How the World Works is guaranteed to provide the answers to a world of tricky How? and Why? questions!

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Book SynopsisClive Gifford is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over eighty non-fiction books. For Kingfisher, Clive's titles include Football The ultimate guide to the beautiful game, Football Skills, Olympics, 10 Explorers Who Changed the World, How the World Works and Think Again! He has received commendations from the Smithsonian Museum in the US and received a Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year award. A life-long supporter of the London team Queens Park Rangers, he has also been a football coach and contributed to various football fanzines. Clive lives in Manchester.

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Book SynopsisMyth Busters: Body Bloopers takes readers on a wild ride through the human body in search of the truth!Have you been told carrots improve your eyesight? Or that junk food causes spots? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

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Book SynopsisMyth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth!Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to explain exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

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Book SynopsisJoin an army of scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of machines, vehicles and structures from the tiniest nanorobot to a supermassive star and discover exactly how they work.In So That''s How It Works! Technology, discover how mobile phones and 3D printers work, why LED lights are so efficient, how nanorobots will deliver medicines around our bodies, and much, much more. Superbly detailed artworks explain the wonders of the artificial world, while tiny characters and clear step-by-step text reveal how things work in a simple and easy-to-follow way.

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Book SynopsisThis essential title from award-winning author Clive Gifford provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works! We are surrounded by amazing things in the natural world, and we live in an age of exciting advances in science, engineering, and technology. But do we really understand how and why things happen the way they do? This book explains all! Witness the formation of Earth and the evolution of living things See how animals and plants have adapted to live in every corner of the planet Learn how ancient people lived and created their technology Discover today's incredible scientific and eco-friendly advancesCovering a range of children''s favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology, history, and much more, How the World Works is guaranteed to provide the answers to a world of tricky How? and Why? questions!

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Book SynopsisAnimal Survivors is an engaging non-fiction reader that will help make learning to read fun and interesting.Are you ready to discover the extraordinary ways that creatures can survive? Meet the incredible survivors of the animal world including some heroic pets, frauds and fakers, long-living legends and sneaky tricksters.The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features favourite topics, well-loved authors and classic characters so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging books independently.Varied sentencesDetailed illustrations to enjoyContains a glossary and indexMoretechnical languageA rich range of vocabularyHigher word countAll Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and f

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Book SynopsisA fantastic quiz book for all fans of Enid Blyton and the ever-popular Famous Five.

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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 SynopsisA curated, illustrated collection of the best examples of human achievements and discoveries in history

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Build your sports 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 football skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from scoring to defending.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. Great for readers aged 9+

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Book SynopsisBuild your football skills with the Sports Academy seriesTable of Contents 1: How to Play 2: The Game 3: Training to Play 4: Ball Control 5: Passing 6: On the Ball 7: Attacking 8: Goalscoring 9: Defending 10: Tackling 11: Goalkeeping 12: Statistics and Records 13: Glossary and Further Information 14: Index

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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 SynopsisBuild your basketball 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 basketball 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 SynopsisBuild your sports skills with the Sports Academy series

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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:Learning onlineUsing a word processorSites and listsHomework helpersTaking notesSearch enginesLet''s get searching!Checking out resu

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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 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 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 SynopsisA fun first series introducing readers to life online.The online world offers great opportunities for having fun online, from gaming with friends to learning how to paint your own masterpiece! Find out the best ways to enjoy yourself safely online with Computer Kids: Having Fun 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:Having fun online Games galore! Controlling games Good gaming Sounds fun! Arty ideas Arts and crafts computing Fun photos Being social

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Book SynopsisA fun first series introducing readers to life online.The online world offers great opportunities for having fun online, from gaming with friends to learning how to paint your own masterpiece! Find out the best ways to enjoy yourself safely online with Computer Kids: Having Fun 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:Having fun online Games galore! Controlling games Good gaming Sounds fun! Arty ideas Arts and crafts computing Fun photos Being social

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Book SynopsisThink all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! There''s so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures.Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Panama catsharks and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit across the palm of your hand. Find out about baby sharks, prehistoric sharks, the largest known shark - the Megaladon, bull sharks, reef sharks and angel sharks, amongst others. Look inside at the parts of a shark, such as their very light skeleton, their razor-sharp teeth and their extra special electric sense that humans don''t have. Learn about their clever hunting and feeding techniques.How do we know so much about sharks? Discover how scientists are using many different technologies to find, follow and examine sharks to learn more about them. More than one-third of all shark and ray species are in danger of extinction. Learn what people a

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Book SynopsisFind out everything you need to know about sharks, from baby sharks to whale sharks longer than buses and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit in the palm of your hand

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Book SynopsisRoarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and jaguars.Discover how their fur is important in many different ways. See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess. Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats. Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally

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

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Book SynopsisJust what is it like living on board the International Space Station? Well, now you can find out in this fascinating book ... illustrations have a really key role ... they are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS. (Parents In Touch) What is the space station and how did it get into space? How do astronauts get there and what do they do once they're there? How do astronauts eat, sleep, or even breathe, in space? What effect does living in space have on the human body, from making you taller to losing your muscles because of zero gravity. If everything floats, then how can you go to the toilet and where does your wee and poo go? Uncover all of the answers and more in this beautifully illustrated and fun book for children. Find out what it takes to become an astronaut and about the essential science experiments that are being carried out there. Written to inspire a new generation of astronauts, Clive's detailed and fact-filled text will make you think you've visited the space station yourself. Fully illustrated by self-confessed space geek illustrator, Dan Schlitzkus, the illustrations are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS.Trade ReviewAn excellent information source for project work as well as being a good browsable reading book. * The School Librarian *Just what is it like living on board the International Space Station? Well, now you can find out in this fascinating book ... illustrations have a really key role in this book - they are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS. * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: What is a space station?; 2: Space's Biggest Building Site; 3: Piece by Piece; 4: So You Want to be an Astronaut; 5: Blast Off!; 6: Life in Space; 7: A Day in the Life; 8: Science in Space; 9: What's For Dinner?; 10: At Your Leisure; 11: Going Outside; 12: Coming Home; 13: Glossary and resources; 14: Index;

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Book SynopsisAwesome facts and stats about the greatest football fans in the world! Find out the lengths some fans will go to to support their team, from following them in home and away games to spending fortunes on club merchandise. Find out about club superstitions and traditions, such as who started the first Mexican wave. What mad mascots are there and how did they come about? Who are Super Rat, Berni, Goleo and Fuleco? Which country has the best club chants? Sing along to a few of them.Some ''fan''-tastic facts include:- Real Madrid sold 1.5 million replica shirts in the 2013-2014 season- German club, FC Magdeburg, fans all held up large arrows which they pointed at the goal to encourage their players to score more- 2,300 FC Union fans, repainted their stadium to save their club moneyAnswer quiz questions such as:Which English football club has a mascot called Gunnersaurus Rex?Which country''s prime minister was such a big football fan that he declared a

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