Books by Izzi Howell

Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE 2020Share in the wonderment of science with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces!Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Science Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It''s just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science from outer space and the human body, to forces and materials. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn.This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering key science topics in a unique way.If you want more paw-some science facts, why not try the next book in the series, Cats React to Outer Space Facts?

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Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations

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Book SynopsisCats React is back for a second instalment! Share in the wonderment of space with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces!Like every topic, space becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Space Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand our universe. It's just purrfect! Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn.This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering physics in a unique way.

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Book SynopsisScience topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life.Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover all about states of matter - what they are, how they change and explore the water cycle.Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.Table of Contents 1: States of matter 1: Spotting solids 1: All about solids 1: Fill it up 1: All about liquids 1: Blow to inflate 1: All about gases 1: Hot and cold 1: All about melting and freezing 1: Wet and dry 1: All about boiling, evaporation and condensation 1: Rain to river 1: All about the water cycle 1: Glossary 1: Answers and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.Find out more about fossils and what they teach us about prehistoric life. Learn how fossils form and where they are found and explore different types of fossil, such as trace fossils and amber, and discover famous fossil hunters.This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of SoilTable of Contents 1: What is a fossil? 1: Sedimentary rock 1: Types of sedimentary rock 1: Turning to stone 1: Moulds and casts 1: Traces and tracks 1: Amber 1: What can we learn from fossils? 1: Where are fossils found? 1: Digging for fossils 1: Famous fossil hunters 1: Fossil fuels 1: Quick quiz answers 1: Now test your knowledge! 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book helps children learn how to boost their creativity with logic puzzles, challenges and activities. It encourages the reader to think outside the box, take creative risks and find new ways to do things. As well as puzzles, the book explores the stories of creative minds from history to help children learn from the brilliant men and women of the past. Project Logic helps children aged 8+ to test and improve their critical thinking skills. The books boost growth mindset, as the reader is asked to challenge themselves with fun puzzles and then discover how critical thinking can help us to solve everyday problems and issues. Titles in the series: PROVE IT! How to Think Rationally BE CREATIVE! How to Think Outside the Box TEST IT! How to Think Scientifically GET IT RIGHT! How to Think AccuratelyTable of Contents 1: What is creativity? 1: Move the fish 1: Nine dots 1: CREATIVITY IN ACTION: Velcro 1: Odd one out 1: Would you rather? 1: Spelling mistake 1: CREATIVITY IN ACTION: Post-it note 1: Move one glass 1: CREATIVITY IN ACTION: Leonardo da Vinci 1: Notebook and pencil 1: Spot the numbers 1: CREATIVITY IN ACTION: Dream-spiration

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Book SynopsisWould you rather visit the hottest place on Earth or the coldest? Behind each of these silly scenarios are some fun facts to help YOU CHOOSE an answer. Which would you rather do?Full of fascinating facts, this book will keep kids entertained for hours! They can read on their own or have fun asking each other the questions. There are no right or wrong answers but plenty of ideas to think about.Perfect for readers aged 9+, You Choose is an entertaining and humorous series that encourages children to develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Full of brainteasers and supported by educational information, readers can learn some bizarre and amazing facts about planet Earth.Read the others titles in the series: Animals, Ancient History, Dinosaurs, Machines, Space.

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Book SynopsisRead all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.Table of Contents 1: The Second World War 1: The war starts 1: Around the world 1: Weapons 1: Bombing cities 1: At home 1: The Holocaust 1: The war ends 1: Remembering the war 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index 1: Answers

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Book SynopsisScience topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life.Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of materials - their properties and how to make, test and change them.Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Materials 2: A world of materials 3: All about properties 4: Choosing the right material 5: All about testing materials 6: Making materials 7: All about natural and human-made materials 8: Shape and state 9: All about changing materials 10: Electricity on the move 11: All about electricity 12: Keeping warm 13: All about heat 14: Glossary 15: Answers and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books

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Book SynopsisWhat is a food group? How are meat and fish farmed? How is food stored and transported? Find out about meat and fish and how they can form a balanced and healthy diet. Discover the different ways in which it is enjoyed around the world and the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.Table of Contents 1: What are meat and fish? 2: Different meats 3: Fish and shellfish 4: Farming 5: Fishing 6: Cooking 7: Protein and fat 8: A balanced diet 9: Around the world 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index 13: Answers

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Book SynopsisFind out about the life of Tim Berners-Lee from his early life to his career and why he invented the World Wide Web.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

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Book SynopsisFind out about the United Kingdom with this fun and engaging first information book. Topics include the country''s geography, major cities, people and interesting places. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books about popular STEM topics

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books

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Book SynopsisA look at some of the biggest environmental crises in the world today

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction books

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Book SynopsisA young activist's guide filled with real ways to make a difference

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet

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Book SynopsisHelp children, aged 7 plus, understand how asking for help is not a sign of failure! This book is packed with fun and varied ways for children to improve positivity, confidence and mental well-being in a way that works for them. It helps them to understand when and how to speak up, who to ask and much more.Grow your Mind is a series of books that explore how we develop a ''Growth Mindset'' - when children believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger and then the extra time and effort they put in can lead to higher achievement, confidence and self-satisfaction. Written in consultation with Katherine Muncaster, a leading headteacher who has implemented a renowned growth mindset programme in her school, this is a must have for any school, or parent, with wellbeing on their agenda. Part of a series of 8 titles: Ask for Help, Boost Your Brain, Build Resilience, Don''t Panic, Face Your Fears, Make Mistakes, Think Positive, Work Smarter.Table of Contents 1: Help and mindsets 1: Everyone needs help 1: Be brave 1: Speaking up 1: No stupid questions 1: Who can help? 1: Helping others 1: Team power 1: Taking feedback 1: Sharing opinions 1: Working through challenges 1: Reaching out 1: Helping yourself 1: Teaching notes 1: Notes for parents and teachers 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the Roman Britain with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books!Learn about Roman Britain, how the Romans arrived and why they left. Find out more about the food, roads and entertainment that the Romans brought to Britain.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Who were the Romans? 2: The Roman invasion 3: Towns 4: Houses 5: Roads and walls 6: Entertainment 7: Food and drink 8: Religion 9: After the Romans 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index, answers and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisInject some fun into STEAM topics with these lively books

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Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.George Washington Carver tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of slaves in Missouri, USA through his work as an agricultural scientist developing better ways to cultivate crops. He also developed various products derived from peanuts, sweet potatoes and soy-beans that radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States. Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Who was George Washington Carver? 1: Childhood 1: Freedom 1: Getting an education 1: University days 1: The Tuskegee Institute 1: Soil problems 1: New crops 1: Switching over 1: Peanut products 1: Teaching 1: Later life 1: Remembering Carver 1: Glossary 1: Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisSmash all the facts, then quiz your way to become the ultimate expert on people, places and animals around the world

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Book SynopsisLearning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate biology buff on the human body.This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the universe. It covers a huge range of topics, from the brain, reflexes and nervous system, to how we move, breathe, feel pain and grow. The human body is astounding in so many ways and this book is a whistle-stop tour inside and out.These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class.Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying the human body and its systems as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for science-mad kids who love to regurgitate facts!Titles in this series:Around the WorldDinosaursHuman BodyOuter SpaceScienceSportTable of Contents 1: Our bodies 1: The skeleton 1: Muscles 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Breathing and lungs 1: The heart and blood 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: The nervous system 1: The brain 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: The digestive system 1: Removing waste 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: The reproductive system 1: The immune system 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Seeing and hearing 1: Touch, taste and smell 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Weird body facts 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the different fields of engineering through fun, achievable projects

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Book SynopsisScience topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life.Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of animals, life cycles, plants, habitats, seasons and food chains. Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Living things 2: A world of animals 3: All about animals 4: New life begins 5: All about life cycles 6: Plants everywhere 7: All about plants 8: A seashore habitat 9: All about habitats 10: Habitats through the year 11: All about seasons 12: Who eats whom? 13: All about food chains 14: Glossary 15: Answers and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes:You swallow eight spiders per year.All blue-eyed people are related. Sweat doesn't smell bad.Over half of your body is not human.Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well.Titles in the series:The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills The Truth about Survival Skills

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