Books by Paul Mason

Book SynopsisThe fierce Anglo-Saxons are coming! Invaders and Raiders: Anglo-Saxons describes how the Anglo-Saxons invaded and conquered much of Britain. Anglo-Saxon ships, raids and fighting style are all explored, alongside their beliefs and ways of life, to build up a true picture of these famous invaders. The book concludes with a look at the Anglo-Saxons'' legacy in Britain today.Illustrated with a mix of illustrations and found objects, each book in the series describes a famous civilisation, its customs and organisations, how it began and expanded, and its eventual decline.Table of Contents 1: The Anglo-Saxons 2: The Anglo-Saxons are coming! 3: Why are they here? 4: Anglo-Saxon ships 5: Fearsome raiders 6: Anglo-Saxon armies 7: Leaders and followers 8: Inside an Anglo-Saxon village 9: Gods and other creatures 10: Death and the afterlife 11: Crime and punishment 12: The Battle of Badon Hill 13: Rise and fall of the Anglo-Saxons 14: Glossary 15: Anglo-Saxon insult contests 16: Finding out more 17: Index

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Book SynopsisDo you know for how many years the dinosaurs ruled the Earth? Or how much the hefty Argentinosaurus weighed? Which dinosaur ran 144 per cent faster than Usain Bolt? And do you know how many hours there were in a dinosaur say? Discover the answers to all these questions and much, more more in Big Countdown: Dinosaurs. The Big Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that it's not just our days that are numbered. Perfect for number-crunchers aged 9 and up.

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Book SynopsisCount down your world with an amazing mix of numbers, facts and stats; from the biggest to the smallest

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Book SynopsisBuild your sports skills with Sports Academy: GymnasticsLooking 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 gymnastics skills you''ll need. Full of tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from training to competing. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.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.Table of Contents 1: What is Gymnastics? 2: Equipment 3: Apparatus 4: The Floor 5: Vaulting 6: The Balance Beam 7: The Bars 8: The Parallel Bars 9: The Pommel Horse 10: The Rings 11: Rhythmic Gymnastics 12: Trampolining 13: Competitions 14: Statistics and Records 15: Glossary and Further Information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisBuild your gymnastics skills with Sports Academy: GymnasticsLooking 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 gymnastics skills you''ll need. Full of tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from training to competing. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.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.Table of Contents 1: What is Gymnastics? 2: Equipment 3: Apparatus 4: The Floor 5: Vaulting 6: The Balance Beam 7: The Bars 8: The Parallel Bars 9: The Pommel Horse 10: The Rings 11: Rhythmic Gymnastics 12: Trampolining 13: Competitions 14: Statistics and Records 15: Glossary and Further Information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisBuild your swimming 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 swimming skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything you need to be a successful swimmer. 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 SynopsisMonkey and his friends, Zu and Sandy, lived in the Emperor''s Cloud Palace. But they played all sorts of tricks on people, so, as a punishment, the Jade Emperor sent them down to Earth. They can only return if they prove that they can use their magical powers for good. Adventure is never far away! In Demon Attack, the friends are called to investigate when a headteacher is acting strangely. There are some very creepy goings-on behind the scenes. Will they uncover what is happening and defeat the mysterious villain? Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font,Skate Monkey is aimed at readers aged 8+ and has a manageable length (72 pages)and reading age (7+). The Skate Monkey stories can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experTrade ReviewA light and enjoyable read that's packed full of adventure, action and the appearance of some downright creepy demons, I can see this series being very much enjoyed in schools whist also adding a spot of variety to traditional guided reading and intervention sessions for developing readers. * The Reader Teacher, @MrEPrimary *

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Book SynopsisMoney hasn't always existed. In fact, for tens of thousands of years humans managed very well without it! Nowadays, we need money for almost everything we do, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually is? Travel back in time and encounter some pretty strange money, from corn and shells, to 'flying money' and stone money big enough for an elephant to hide behind. Discover where money came from, how it really works, and find out whether you are a big spender or a super saver! The Inside Story of Money is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-10 years

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Book SynopsisWhat happens in outer space when a star explodes, a spacewalk goes wrong or a meteor falls towards planet Earth? Actions in outer space can be jaw-dropping - and sometimes deadly!Cause, Effect and Chaos! explores the relationship between things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From the unfortunate to the truly catastrophic, discover how things work in the world and beyond.Each spread follows a narrative chain with fun illustrations and arrows leading the reader through a different action, process or phenomenon.This highly visual approach, with simple text, makes it the perfect series for imparting STEM and geography concepts. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Cause and Effect 1: Solar Flare! 1: When the Sun Goes Out 1: Meteorite Mayhem! 1: Mission to the Moon 1: Space Life 1: Having A Wee in Zero-G 1: Lost in Space! 1: Mars: Planet of War! 1: Risky Ride to Neptune 1: Death of a Star 1: Great Balls of Fire! 1: Galactic Cannibals 1: Glossary 1: Finding Out More 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis series look at why and how things happen, the effects, and the consequences of when things go a bit wrong

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Book SynopsisWhat happens in the rainforest when it gets too hot, animals get hungry or too many trees get chopped down? Actions in the rainforest can have a dramatic effect on the life of creature living there - and for the whole planet!Cause, Effect and Chaos! explores the relationship between things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From the unfortunate to the truly catastrophic, discover how things work in the world and beyond.Each spread follows a narrative chain with fun illustrations and arrows leading the reader through a different action, process or phenomenon.This highly visual approach, with simple text, makes it the perfect series for imparting STEM and geography concepts at a KS2 level.Table of Contents 1: Cause and Effect 1: Soaked! 1: Raging Rivers 1: The Fight for Light 1: Look Out Below! 1: Piranha Danger! 1: Ant Antics 1: Tiger Alert! 1: Slash and Burn 1: First Contact 1: Orangutan Orphans 1: Forest Gold 1: Timber! 1: Glossary 1: Finding Out More 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWhat happens in engineering and industry when machines break down, the wrong materials are used or the weather overpowers your invention? Inthe processes of engineering and industry, the smallest action can have a huge impact - and put your safety at risk!Cause, Effect and Chaos! explores the relationship between things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don''t go according to plan. From the unfortunate to the truly catastrophic, discover how things work in the world and beyond.Each spread follows a narrative chain with fun illustrations and arrows leading the reader through a different action, process or phenomenon.This highly visual approach, with simple text, makes it the perfect series for imparting STEM and geography concepts.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wackiest facts about animals and their wee - and the scintillating science behind it!Welcome to the weird world of animal wee! Find out which animals are the fastest at peeing, which animals don''t actually pee and how animal wee can save the planet!Impress friends with would you wee-lieve it? wacky animal wee facts and discover the fascinating science behind animal wee, with Paul Mason''s highly accessible and entertaining text.The Poo that Animals Do illustrator Tony De Saulles combines his trademark humorous artwork with fun, factual photographs to create a bladder-busting encyclopedia of animal wee. Perfect for any curious reader but ideally pitched for 7+

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Book SynopsisGet inside the events of the biggest sporting occasion in the world!The Olympic Games feature a dazzling variety of sporting events, from sprinting to fencing, and from powerlifting to rhythmic gymnastics. Together, they make for an amazing spectacle. Explore them for yourself in The Ultimate Guide to Olympic Events. Great reading for children aged 8 and up.ContentsThe changing OlympicsAthletics (track) Athletics (field)Ball sports Boat sports Combat sports Cycling Football Gymnastics Multi-sport events Racquet sports Swimming and aquatics New Olympic sports Olympic words Olympic events Finding out more Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover some amazing Olympians and their achievements

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Book SynopsisSee the world from a whole new angle!This innovative series, illustrated with amazing isometric artwork, reveals the technology, science and engineering behind our world''s infrastructure.Discover in this book how technology powers our homes, keeps us healthy and helps us to have fun. It also takes a look forward to see how technology might develop in the future, from robot pets to the latest deep space probes.

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Book SynopsisSee the world from a whole new angle as isometric artwork reveals the technology, science and engineering behind our infrastructure.Discover in this book how technology powers our homes, keeps us healthy and helps us to have fun. It also takes a look forward to see how technology might develop in the future, from robot pets to the latest deep space probes.Perfect reading for budding engineers and scientists aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: IT’S A TECHNO WORLD 2: HOME TECHNOLOGY 3: THE INTERNET OF THINGS 4: FOOD TECHNOLOGY 5: FOOD IN THE FUTURE 6: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 7: FUTURE HEALTH 8: SPORTS TECHNOLOGY 9: FITNESS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY 10: ROBOT TECHNOLOGY 11: ROBOTS OF TOMORROW – TODAY 12: ROCKET POWER! 13: TECHNOLOGY IN SPACE 14: TECHNOLOGY WORDS 15: FINDING OUT MORE 16: INDEX

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Book SynopsisSee the world from a whole new angle!This innovative series, illustrated with amazing isometric artwork, reveals the technology, science and engineering behind our world''s infrastructure.Discover how engineering has shaped the world around us. Find out how we cross rivers, construct roads, build skyscrapers and dig valuable minerals out of the ground. Perfect reading for the next generation of engineers, scientists and innovators aged 9 and up.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wackiest facts about animals and their farts - and the scintillating science behind them!Hold your nose for the latest batch of wacky animal facts in The Farts That Animals Parp! Try not to faint as you take in the science behind these beasts' many ghastly gases ... you won't believe how much wind blows about in the animal kingdom!Following on from The Poo That Animals Do and The Wee That Animals Pee, this book combines gut-busting illustrations with fascinating and funny photos, making it perfect for any curious reader, but ideally pitched for 7+.Table of Contents 1: Welcome to flatology 2: The animal world's biggest farters 3: Can a python parp? 4: Do you speak parp? 5: Watery farters 6: Deadly dog farts 7: Animal farts and the end of the world 8: Weaponised farting 9: Fart love 10: Do they or don't they? 11: Parp-free animals 12: Did dinosaurs parp? 13: Animal fart extremes 14: Fast fart facts 15: Further fart information 16: Glossary 17: Index

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Book SynopsisBizarre, incredible and downright gross facts about human and animal bodies!In Hair-raising Human Body Facts, you''ll learn about some of the most incredible things going on inside you right now! Giggle and gasp as you read about and see some truly astonishing (and sometimes silly) parts of the human body, such as your super-cool cornea, which gets its oxygen from the air and has no blood at all flowing to it, or your secretly clever nostrils, which take turns breathing - that''s some amazing teamwork!The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can''t be beaten. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant reader with Body Bits. Great for readers aged 7-9 years.Don''t forget the other books in the s

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Book SynopsisBizarre, incredible and downright gross facts about human and animal bodies!In Hair-raising Human Body Facts, you'll learn about some of the most incredible things going on inside you right now! Giggle and gasp as you read about and see some truly astonishing (and sometimes silly) parts of the human body, such as your super-cool cornea, which gets its oxygen from the air and has no blood at all flowing to it, or your secretly clever nostrils, which take turns breathing - that's some amazing teamwork!The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be beaten. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant reader with Body Bits. Great for readers aged 7-9 years.Don't forget the other books in the series:Hair-raising Human Body FactsDead-awesome Dinosaur Body FactsEye-popping Plant Part FactsContents list for Hair-raising Human Body Facts:Body bits / Hair-raising and nail-biting facts / Excellent eyeballs / The boggling brain / The truth about teeth / Brilliant bones / Breathtaking breathing / Bits about blood / Stupendous skin / Dynamic defences / Stomach-churning digestion / Amazing muscles / Unique you / Glossary / Finding out more / IndexTable of Contents 1: Body bits 2: Hair-raising and nail-biting facts 3: Excellent eyeballs 4: The boggling brain 5: The truth about teeth 6: Brilliant bones 7: Breathtaking breathing 8: Bits about blood 9: Stupendous skin 10: Dynamic defences 11: Stomach-churning digestion 12: Amazing muscles 13: Unique you 14: Glossary 15: Finding out more

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Book SynopsisBizarre, incredible and downright gross facts about human and animal bodies!In Astounding Animal Body Facts, you'll learn about some of the most unbelievable and intricate adaptations in the animal kingdom. Giggle and gasp as you read about and see some truly shocking animal bodies, such as the lungless ET salamander that breathes with its skin and looks like your favourite alien, or the pistol shrimp that can snap its huge claw shut at such great speed, it sends a wave through the water that stuns nearby fish - how's that for clever hunting?The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be beaten. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant reader with Body Bits. Great for readers aged 7-9 years.Don't forget the other books in the series:Hair-raising Human Body FactsDead-awesome Dinosaur Body FactsEye-popping Plant Part FactsContents list for Astounding Animal Body Facts:Astonishing animal adaptations / Toothy extremes / Excellent eyes / Super skin / Fearsome fangs and stingers / Fantastic feet/ Awesome ears / Shocking shapes / Wondrous things a bit like wings / Terrific tails / Ripping, snapping claws / Incredible noses / Armour and horns / Glossary / Finding out more / IndexTable of Contents 1: Astonishing animal adaptations 2: Toothy extremes 3: Excellent eyes 4: Super skin 5: Fearsome fangs and stingers 6: Fantastic feet 7: Awesome ears 8: Shocking shapes 9: Wondrous things a bit like wings 10: Terrific tails 11: Ripping, snapping claws 12: Incredible noses 13: Armour and horns 14: Glossary 15: Finding out more

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Book SynopsisTake a trip around the poo-niverse, with all the best faecal facts squeezed into one book!The Poo-niverse is your one-stop for excrement information, from poo-eating worm toilets to poisonous poos, from poo particles on toothbrushes to crucial post-poo hand-hygiene tips. Find out about exploding poo in history, where it goes after you flush, which creatures' poos are used to make tea, coffee and cheese, how much of your food is grown using poo - and much, much more. From high-(and low-)interest excrement information, to important guidance on hygiene and good health, this book taps into the brains of readers who love learning while laughing.There's a whole world where science meets sanitation: are you brave enough to dive in?Author Paul Mason and illustrator Fran Bueno bring you an irresistible combination of words and pictures, alongside perfectly poo-filled photos. Great for readers ages 7 to 9 and beyond!Contents of The Poo-niverse:Welcome to the poo-niverse / Poo creation / What's in a poo? / The world's biggest poos /Not a waste / What a waste / Poo snacks / Weaponised poo / Things we do with animalpoo / The Guano War / Toilets through time / C leaning up / Hygiene and hand-washing /Into sewers / Space poo / Poo from the past / Tapeworms - poo parasites / A bit aboutfarts / Weird animal poo / How often is often enough? / What your poo says about you /The poo lexicon + Finding out more / Glossary / IndexTable of Contents 1: Welcome to the poo-niverse 2: Poo creation 3: What's in a poo? 4: The world's biggest poos 5: Not a waste 6: What a waste 7: Poo snacks 8: Weaponised poo 9: Things we do with animal poo 10: The Guano War 11: Toilets through time 12: Cleaning up 13: Hygiene and hand-washing 14: Into sewers 15: Space poo 16: Poo from the past 17: Tapeworms – poo parasites 18: A bit about farts 19: Weird animal poo 20: How often is often enough? 21: What your poo says about you 22: The poo lexicon + Finding out more 23: Glossary 24: Index

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