Books by Clive Gifford

Clive Gifford is an award-winning British author celebrated for his engaging non-fiction titles that make complex subjects accessible and exciting for young readers. With a background in journalism and an insatiable curiosity about how the world works, he has written hundreds of books covering topics from science and technology to geography, sport, and history.

Known for his clear, lively style and meticulous research, Gifford inspires readers to explore, question, and discover. His books often combine sharp visuals with thought-provoking facts, encouraging curiosity and confidence in learning. Whether explaining cutting-edge innovations or uncovering the wonders of everyday life, his work brings knowledge to life with clarity and enthusiasm.

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  • HarperCollins Amazing Facts Kamala Harris

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    £999.99

  • You  Your Strange Brain

    Quarto Publishing PLC You Your Strange Brain

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £10.99

  • Soccer

    Kingfisher Soccer

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • Mythbusters Body Bloopers

    Kingfisher Mythbusters Body Bloopers

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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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    £9.49

  • Mythbusters Animal Errors

    Kingfisher Mythbusters Animal Errors

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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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    £9.49

  • So Thats How It Works Robots and AI

    Kingfisher So Thats How It Works Robots and AI

    10 in stock

    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.

    10 in stock

    £16.19

  • How The World Works

    Kingfisher How The World Works

    10 in stock

    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!

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Oxford University Press The Causes and Impact of Climate Change

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    £9.99

  • Laurence King You Smell!: (And So Does Everything Else!) (an

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.19

  • Lonely Planet Kids How Spaceships Work 1

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids How Spaceships Work 1

    7 in stock

    7 in stock

    £18.99

  • Lonely Planet Kids How Everything Works 1

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids How Everything Works 1

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £18.04

  • Lonely Planet Kids Inside - The World's Wonders 1

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids Inside - The World's Wonders 1

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £18.99

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