Books by Clive Gifford

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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Book SynopsisNo te pierdes ni un partido de tu equipo preferido? Te sabes la equipación y alineación de todas las selecciones? Si has respondido sí, este es tu libro: además de cientos da datos sobre la historia del fútbol y los jugadores más legendarios, aquí encontrarás un montón de cosas increíbles... pero de verdad! Un atlas con el que podrás asombrar a tus amigos con divertidas curiosidades de tu deporte favorito.

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