Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction
Cranachan Publishing Limited Rivet Boy
Book SynopsisWhatever you do, don't look down... 'I loved it' TOM PALMER 'Henderson reaches new heights with her fabulously gripping historical adventure—absolutely riveting!' SUSAN BROWNRIGG 'Packed with fascinating historical detail, real-life peril and exciting adventure—a riveting read!' LINDSAY LITTLESON When 12-year-old John Nicol gets a job at the Forth Bridge construction site, he knows it’s dangerous. Four boys have already fallen from the bridge into the Forth below. But John has no choice—with his father gone, he must provide an income for his family—even if he is terrified of heights. John finds comfort in the new Carnegie library, his friend Cora and his squirrel companion, Rusty. But when he is sent to work in Cain Murdoch’s Rivet Gang, John must find the courage to climb, to face his fears, and to stand up to his evil boss. Based on real people and events, Rivet Boy blends fact and fiction to tell the story of one boy’s role in the building of the iconic Forth Bridge—Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder—in 1889.Trade Review'I loved it' TOM PALMER 'Henderson reaches new heights with her fabulously gripping historical adventure—absolutely riveting!' SUSAN BROWNRIGG 'Packed with fascinating historical detail, real-life peril and exciting adventure—a riveting read!' LINDSAY LITTLESON
£7.59
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors,
Book SynopsisEngineers are the superheroes of the real world. They use their problem-solving skills to face down the biggest challenges we have, from creating clean energy to designing prosthetic limbs, from eliminating food shortages to programming AI to exploring the surface of Mars. In this book you’ll meet 46 engineers, from apprentices and lab technicians to university professors and start-up CEOs and hear what problems they are solving and why they love their jobs. Engineers are changing the world. Will you be one of them?Trade Review"This book is accessible, inspiring and inclusive, with both men and women engineers featured." * BookTrust *"It can be handed to a young person to show the variety of engineering careers out there in an engaging way, to teachers and careers advisers guiding students, or to anyone who is involved in engineering outreach activities." -- Yasmin Ali * The Chemical Engineer *Shortlisted for the British Book Design Production Awards in the Educational Books categoryLonglisted for the UKLA Book Awards in the Information 3-14+ category
£15.29
b small publishing limited How Does a Lighthouse Work?
Book SynopsisHow can we tell one lighthouse from another? What does a lighthouse keeper do? Where are the most unusual lighthouses in the world? Depart on an enchanting voyage with the school children in this book to discover the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts about lighthouses and how they work.
£8.54
Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd Bridges
Book SynopsisExplore the amazing world of bridges, from ancient stone arches to modern marvels, and see how they connect our world.
£14.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd See Inside Famous Buildings 1
Book SynopsisLets you discover and explore some of the world's most famous buildings. This book reveals the building's interior and facts such as how they were built and their histories. It features Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, and Notre Dame Cathedral.Trade ReviewPerfect for the holiday season. Kids’ book with fun flaps of information on the Colosseum, the Gherkin, and many more buildings in between. * Grand Designs *Table of Contents1 The Great Pyramid2 The Colosseum3 The Sultan Ahmed Mosque4 Notre Dame Cathedral5 The Palace of Versailles6 Himeji Castle7 The Tower of London8 The Guggenheim Museum9 Sydney Opera House10 Towering high11 More famous buildings
£10.44
The Experiment LLC My Little Wimmelbook - At the Construction Site
Book SynopsisNow in a smaller, "on the go" format: a top-selling My Big Wimmelbook chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without words, depicting characters on a variety of construction sites. In these board books, every page is bursting with life - and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things - a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride - while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way. My Little Wimmelbook - At the Construction Site brings young readers to a variety of bustling construction sites in Wimmelcity, where they join a hardworking crew creating roads, a downtown building, a house, and more! It's the same exciting window into a construction team's world, made just the right size for portable fun.
£7.59
Weldon Owen Children's Books The Extraordinary Book that Invents Itself
Book SynopsisHIGHLT COMMENDED for THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2023: CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR - STEM JOINT SILVER WINNER in the JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023: BEST DESIGNED/ILLUSTRATED BOOK FOR CHILDREN A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into 30 incredible inventions. The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself turns itself into rockets, code-breakers, bionic hands, balancing acrobats, demolition balls, constellation viewers and many more ingenious human inventions. Each invention is introduced very simply, with the scientific and engineering principles behind it, and all the templates, tips and instructions to create it yourself. A pull-out Inventors Handbook includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clever hacks to help every young inventor achieve success.Trade Review"Bold, colourful and engaging, this is the best rainy day book out there." Erin Hamilton, My Shelves Are Full blog; "This is the best book ever!" Child aged 8, Toppsta.com; "This book is amazing, so many things to create... cant wait to do more." Child aged 10, Toppsta.com; "A brilliant summer holiday idea and as a family we are excited in all getting involved in the inventions and filling our hand book." Parent of child aged 6, Toppsta.com; "What a fantastic book! Every page has an amazing idea and the instructions to make it. The pictures are bright and colourful, the instructions are easy to follow and the inventions are fab. This is a great book to keep the kids entertain for hours." Parent of children aged 5 & 6, Toppsta.com; "A fantastic bold, playful and highly educational book for those who love science, inventions and the curious littles who love to know the what's how's and why's" Parent to two children, Toppsta.com; "A perfect gift for curious, creative children who love experimenting!" Parent of child aged 6, Toppsta.comTable of ContentsExplore robotics by making a bionic hand Study the stars with a constellation viewer Watch animals to spark an idea Investigate balance to find the centre of gravity Build a bridge using strong shapes Create a TV show to entertain your friends Test strength by weaving threads Design a glider to swoop through the air Break the code to reveal a message Use shadows to measure time Explore sound with a harmonica Use a pulley to lift a heavy weight Conjure up magic by walking through paper Look at nature for creative ideas Use nature's power by harnessing the wind Design a postcard using a print block Discover mechanics by making a grabber arm Make moving pictures with an optical illusion Design a boat to carry cargo Pass on a secret using chemical reactions Explore wheels by making a spinning machine Use elastic energy to send an object flying Invent a maze to challenge your marble skills Slow a fall with air resistance Use wind energy and fly a kite Build 3D dice and invent a new game Explore friction with rolling wheels Record the weather using a wind vane Test a pendulum by making a demolition ball Lift off into Space by making a rocket
£9.89
Abrams Bridges
Book SynopsisExplore bridges around the world—and how they unite us—in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture bookBridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed to blend in, while others stand out. But each one tells a story: a reminder of our history, a testament to ingenuity and engineering, an invitation to imagine the possibilities of the future. Literally and symbolically, bridges connect us—to new places, new cultures, and new people.With poetic text and sweeping illustrations, Marc Majewski delivers a unique, accessible look at bridges all around the world: from San Francisco’s incredible Golden Gate to the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe to England’s Tower Bridge and Japan’s Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and many in between. Both informational and thought-provoking, Bridges shows how these awe-inspiring structures unite the manmade and natural worlds, and how they bTrade Review***STARRED REVIEW*** “A soaring visual tribute. Grand and thought-provoking.” * Kirkus ****STARRED REVIEW*** “A unique book to pull in every reader, regardless of their prior knowledge of the subject. A worthy purchase.” * School Library Journal *
£12.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Vorderman C How to Be an Engineer
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Primary Teacher Update Award 2018Learn as you do in this hands-on engineering book for kids with Carol Vorderman.Being an engineer isn''t just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a clipboard! It''s about looking at the world and trying to figure out how it works. As well as simple engineering projects for kids to try, DK''s How to be an Engineer will teach them how to think like an engineer, including materials, building, machines, getting around, and energy. You can find out how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to fix problems, and take inspiration from engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison, and Elon Musk.This book encourages you to investigate, with amazing projects using things from around your home: find out about materials by crushing loo rolls, learn about jet propulsion with balloons, and build a robot arm from rulers. Fun questions, engineering experiments, and Trade ReviewI've been massively impressed with this book. Most of the DK books are great for delivering facts and information. How to be an Engineer delivers that, but also, fittingly for a book on such a practical subject, it adds a great hands-on experience too. All in all, if you have a wannabe engineer in your house, you should definitely check this one out. * GeekDad *A superb book, packed with information * Parents in Touch *What a cracker of a book this is!... Practical stuff mixed with history - enough to get any budding engineer excited! -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *This book is absolutely amazing for any budding engineer or scientist -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *A totally cracking book for the budding engineer! Highly recommended -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *A fantastic book for parents of younger children to read and do together, but it would also be ideal for older children to read and try independently. I think this book will provide months of educational fun -- Parent with child age 5 * Toppsta *The illustrations and photography are bright, colourful and appealing. We are planning on working our way through all the activities -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *A brilliant book for budding engineers who want to understand how everything works... with easy to follow text in bite sized pieces great for kids to pick up and read themselves... Would highly recommend -- Parent with child age 6 * Toppsta *We are planning to do lots of experiments during the summer holidays which I can't wait for, no being bored for me now with this book -- Child age 10 * Toppsta *This book is even better than I already imagined it would be: fantastic for kids that love constructing things! -- Parent with child age 4 * Toppsta *It has been an inspiration to my daughter who would like to be an engineer one day, especially being written by a female in what is a very male-dominated profession. We recommend! -- Parent with child age 7 * Toppsta *Table of Contents 1: Amazing Materials 1: What are materials? 2: Making mud bricks 3: Building walls 4: Snap or bend? 5: Tubes of strength 6: Rusty nails 7: Mae Jemison 8: Make your own plastic 9: Stephanie Kwolek 10: Egg drop 2: Strong Structures 1: Build a gum drop tower 2: Bridges 3: Cardboard arch 4: Skyscraper structures 5: Fazlur Rahman Khan 6: Tunnel building 7: Making roads 8: Isambard Kingdom Brunel 9: Suspension bridge 3: Mighty Machines 1: Simple machines 2: Ping pong catapult 3: Leonardo Da Vinci 4: Lifting weights 5: Cardboard cogs 6: Turning wheels 7: Engines 8: Robots 9: Robot arm 10: Cup phones 11: Computers 12: Grace Hopper 13: Ping pong roller coaster 4: Getting Around 1: Transport 2: Staying afloat 3: Paddle boat 4: Robert Stephenson 5: Steam power 6: Wings for flying 7: The Wright brothers 8: Balloon hovercraft 9: Heavy planes 10: Jet balloon 11: Sailing boats 5: Incredible Energy 1: What is energy? 2: Wind energy 3: Nikola Tesla 4: Electricity 5: Sun power 6: How solar panels work 7: Build a dam 8: Carton turbine 6: Did you know? 7: Glossary 8: Index 9: Acknowledgements
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Busy Diggers
Book SynopsisEdita Hajdu illustrates children's books, magazines and advertising materials. Edita has an instantly appealing style, with delightfully adorable characters and vibrant colour palettes, and her work has been commissioned by clients all over the world. She is also a mother and founder of the studio Mr Fox and Friends, which makes games and other products for children. Busy Diggers is her first book with Campbell Books.
£6.99
West Margin Press Build It! Volume 1: Make Supercool Models with
Book SynopsisWith simple, step-by-step directions and a visually rich design, this unique series of instruction books for LEGO® creations helps young children learn and have fun simultaneously.The Build It! series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO® models is perfect for children ages 5 and up.Inside Volume 1 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the LEGO® Classic set 10693, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 projects featuring a diverse range of models. Full color diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.Build hours of family fun with the Build It! instruction book series. Trade Review"Enthusiastically recommended for family, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections, Build It!: Make Supercool Models with Your Lego Classic Set by Jennifer Kemmeter is the first volume of a new series of visually rich instruction books for Lego creations and is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside kids will find a range of creative models to put together with LEGO blocks ranging from animals and airplanes, to street scenes and seascapes, and so much more. Each project can be created by using the LEGO Classic set 10693, or LEGO bricks families may already have at home. Build It!: Make Supercool Models with Your Lego Classic Set launching this entertaining and interactive series contains "dioramas" featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide kids through the process, thereby enhancing their fun." * Children's Bookwatch - Hobby Shelf *"Build It! has made family bonding time much more fun!" * womenandtheirpretties.net *“What's great about them is that they present kids with things they realistically can build. Parents will like the books because they clearly state on the back of the book which LEGO Classic Set will build the projects in the books. Diagrams, that are great for ages 5 and up, help kids break out of their LEGO 'kit' mode.” * Daddy Mojo *"Perfect for young children, who should be able to follow the instructions and build the models themselves. . . A very nice series that can keep young LEGO fans busy for a long time." * The Brick Blogger *"Books to Unplug With: For those looking to get away from screens for a while, publishers offer up new gift books and sidelines: As the world becomes more heavily reliant on technology, gift books and sidelines offer people the opportunity to unplug and connect with one another. . . Graphic Arts Books is pubbing a gift book series for kids age five and up. Build it! Make Supercool Models with Your Lego Classic Set is a new series of books for young Lego Builders." * Publishers Weekly *
£12.34
Chicken House Ltd Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
Book Synopsis A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sònia Albert and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023. 'Full of colour and energy … bravo' JAMILA GAVIN 'Utterly charming, inspiring and gripping … An absolute must-read!' KIERAN LARWOOD 'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin, caught up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the truth. This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth and friendship too.' KEITH GRAY 'Exhilarating and heartwarming – a story that shows the true power of the pen. Shah’s tremendous talent shines on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children uncover corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in the city, can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light? Not to mention win the most important cricket match ever ... A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives meets Slumdog Millionaire Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2020 Wonderfully illustrated by Sònia Albert and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters Tackles tough topics such as social justice and truth in journalism with a lightness of touch
£7.59
Hachette Australia Lets Build a House
Book SynopsisLet's build a house! But what comes first? A step-by-step look at how a house is constructed by real-life engineer Mike Lucas and gorgeously illustrated by Daron Parton.
£10.44
Tourbillon Ultimate Spotlight Home Construction
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£12.59
Getty Trust Publications If... - 25th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisTake a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible. First published in 1995, Sarah Perry’s delightful picture book of “surreal possibilities” was the Getty’s first children’s title. Twenty-five years later it remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy. Reissued to celebrate a remarkable book’s 25th anniversary, this enhanced edition includes new illustrations and a reader’s guide to the secrets of If… and is sure to appeal to a brand-new generation. Recommended for ages three and up. Praise for the first edition of If…: “Imagination is the name of the game, and Perry plays with it with distinction. Eye-catching, mind-bending illustrations.”—Booklist “Strange but fun.”—New York Times Book Review “The artwork is arresting.” —Publishers Weekly “Magical watercolors.”—Salt Lake Tribune “An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages.”—The Bloomsbury Review “Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy.”—Los Angeles Times “This is interactive art at its most fulfilling.”—Los Angeles View “If you are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this beautifully produced book should do the trick.”—Rumpus Review “If is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical watercolors.”—The Disney Channel MagazineTrade Review"An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages." -- "The Bloomsbury Review" "If is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical watercolors." -- "The Disney Channel Magazine" "If you are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this beautifully produced book should do the trick.: -- "Rumpus Review" "Magical Watercolors." -- "Salt Lake Tribune" "Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy." -- "Los Angeles Times" "Strange but fun." -- "New York Times Book Review" "The artwork is arresting." -- "Publishers Weekly" "This is interactive art at its most fulfilling." -- "Los Angeles View"
£12.74
Hachette Children's Group The Homes We Build: A World of Houses and
Book SynopsisLearn how humans have built dwellings to suit all kinds of habitats.Adapting themselves to all kinds of landscapes and climates, over the centuries humans have used their architectural ingeniousness to build amazing dwellings: find them here, from houses on stilts and igloos to tree houses and skyscrapers.Fully illustrated with clear, engaging artwork and intelligent, simple and original text presented in a clean, appealing design.
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Bob the Artist
Book SynopsisBob the bird is just like all his friends, apart from his skinny legs. When Bob is teased, he decides to try and change himself to fit in. But little does he know where all his efforts will lead him… An affirming picture book for age 3+ about the power of art and of being confident enough to be yourself.
£10.40
Rockridge Press Architecture for Kids: Skill-Building Activities
Book SynopsisA hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communities thrive. If you?re interested in architecture, Architecture for Kids will introduce you to all of the most important terms and skills every aspiring architect needs. You?ll explore how ideas and drawings become real buildings and learn how architects see the world from new perspectives, including with a bird''s eye view, from the inside, and three-dimensionally.Architecture for Kids offers: Building basics?Learn about what distinguishes different kinds of buildings, and see examples of architecture from around the world and throughout history. Fun activities?Try interactive exercises like planning a lush green roof or drawing your dream bedroom, so you can practice thinking like an architect. Your first portfolio?Write and draw directly on the pages, creating an archive of your own architectural designs! Get excited about how buildings come to be with a book full of facts and activities about architecture for kids.
£11.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside Building Sites
Book SynopsisAn action-packed book filled with building sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down.
£9.49
Galison Andy Warhol So Many Stars Board Book
Book SynopsisRevised edition with 4 additional, never before seen pages!
£9.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd ArchiTek
Book SynopsisA kid-friendly introduction to building an infinite variety of fantastical structures.Trade Reviewnbsp;Kids love to build and ArchiTek will keep the—and their adults—constructing creative buildings and other objects for hours. Kids can create the twenty models in either color or black-and-white (which can be colored with permanent markers, if so desired). Each notched piece inter-locks with ease (no glue or other adhesive needed). Between the included model instructions and a child’s imagination, ArchiTek contains unlimited possibilities. Kids who like to build with Legos,® Magnetic Kits, or even good old-fashioned Lincoln Logs;® find construction fascinating; or wonder how things are made, will love ArchiTek. -- Kidslit Reviewsnbsp;Any kid, who loves to build, create, and use their skills as well as their imagination, is going to enjoy this clever book immensely. At around 4-5 inches by 4-5 inches this is a small, square, sturdy, and thick book...but it is by no means a board book for young readers. This is a construction set within a book, offering not hours of reading but tons of building fun. The idea behind the book is to give children a chance to discover the small architect inside of them. Each page holds one or more construction pieces (95 in all), which can be slid into each other according to desire or design. The pieces are sturdy and will hold up to being used time and again. There's also an instruction booklet in the first pages, which gives an illustration of various 'buildings' which can be built and directions on how to construct them. They are easy to understand and follow. -- Bookworm for Kids
£19.54
Abrams Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion
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£8.54
Moonlight Publishing Ltd Life Below the City
Book SynopsisWalking through a city, you’ll see lots of buildings and statues – but to discover the hidden world below the streets, you’ll need your ‘magic’ torch and your sense of adventure! Explore the cellar beneath the house, the pipes below the pavements, and the car parks and underground trains that run under our feet. Maybe you’ll even uncover the fascinating remains of an ancient city, if you’re lucky. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series – a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story come alive – one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
£7.59
Hachette Australia Lets Build a House
Book SynopsisLet's build a house! But what comes first? A step-by-step look at how a house is constructed by real-life engineer Mike Lucas and gorgeously illustrated by Daron Parton.
£15.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Penny the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little
Book SynopsisPenny isn''t just the fourth little pig - she''s an engineer! So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers'' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs from Cece Loves Science authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes.
£6.99
Hodder & Stoughton How to Buy a House
Book Synopsis FULLY UPDATEDBuying a house should be one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it''s also one of biggest financial commitments you''ll ever make so not surprisingly it can be very stressful.In How to Buy a House, professional homefinders Phil and Kirstie from Location Location Location balance the odds, helping you to find and buy your new home with confidence and success, whether you''re getting a foot on the ladder or upsizing.From city flats to country retreats, Kirstie and Phil take you through the buying process, highlighting pitfalls and offering practical tips that could save you time, money and heartache, in this essential companion.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Brilliant Bridges
Book SynopsisBridges come in all different shapes and sizes. How were bridges made in the past? How do they work? Filled with clear diagrams and stunning photos from around the world, this book explores the variety of uses and designs of these important structures.Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type: An information bookPages 22 and 23 explore the different bridge designs from the book and their uses.Curriculum links: Literacy: Information texts.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Everyday STEM Engineering Civil Engineering
Book SynopsisJenny Jacoby writes and edits books and magazines for children. From writing science activity books to inspiring profiles, puzzles and quizzes, she is passionate about making information fun. She lives in London.Luna Valentine is a Polish children's book illustrator, living in the UK. She works digitally, finding inspiration in folk tales, video games, cute Japanese food, under her bed and other places nobody thinks to look. At Nottingham Trent University she studied Graphic Design and gone on to do her Masters in Illustration. She has gone onto work with a variety of clients.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew Where did it go
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Vanishing School.Find out the answers to questions you''ve always wanted to know about disappearing things.All kinds of things can disappear ships, planes, treasure, buildings and even whole towns. In this book, you can find out where they went and if they were ever found again.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
Algar Editorial de Que Color Es Un Beso?
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£23.10
Abrams Iggy Pecks Big Project Book for Amazing
Book SynopsisAn empowering, hands-on STEM project book featuring beloved character Iggy Peck, Architect!Trade Review" From drafting to doodling, building and blueprints. over 40 STEM and design projects in a quirky spin-off to the brilliant Iggy Peck, Architect picture book." * The Bookseller *
£9.89
HarperCollins Publishers Build a Skyscraper
Book Synopsis Paul Farrell's stackable cards are fun for all the family Build a skyscraper using the beautifully-designed cards, with only your imagination to limit you. Each pack contains 64 cards (105 x 69 mm) in a variety of graphic designs. Clever paper engineering allows you to slot the cards together, building up and out in whichever way you like! Also included is a short booklet, with descriptions of the key elements of a skyscraper and suggestions of how to build your masterpiece. You can go traditional or get abstract and construct your own crazy high-rise! Renowned illustrator Paul Farrell has designed these cards in a cool, graphic style – turning the image of a skyscraper into a work of art. Fun, educational, creative and mindful. The sky's the limit!Trade Review'There are SO many learning possibilities presented by this set … An excellent resource for home or school use.' ― Red Reading Hub 'A lovely idea for a Christmas gift, encouraging imagination, storytelling and creativity, while promoting fine motor development.' ― It's All About Stories
£12.04
Firefly Books Ltd Great Pyramid
Book SynopsisNow in paperback: A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it. Here's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god in life and in death. Tens of thousands of farmers left home each year to chisel hard stone without iron tools and move 10-ton blocks up steep grades without the use of a wheel, all to the glory of the Pharaoh. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. AGES: 9 to 13 AUTHOR: Elizabeth Mann has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series. She is former teacher in New York, holds an M.S.E. and is cofounder of Mikaya Press. Laura Lo Turco works from her studio in Brooklyn, New York. "The Great Pyramid" was her third book.Trade Review"the full page paintings are stunning; touched with tones of gold and textures that reflect a desert setting, they point to the mystery of this ancient civilisation.... beautifully designed." School Library Journal"
£9.95
Penguin Random House Children's UK Super Structures Read It Yourself Level 4 Fluent
Book SynopsisThe world has lots of impressive structures that we can visit! Read all about tall buildings, strong bridges, and huge statues which people see and use around the globe. Super Structures is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
£6.93
The New York Review of Books, Inc Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse!
Book SynopsisEvery animal in the forest can have a home they love with the help of Ms. Mouse in this whimsical and educational book about design and architecture.Henrietta is a world-famous architect, and the only mouse in the world who knows what makes a squirrel or a rabbit, a caterpillar or a frog feel at home. A dreamer, a designer, an artist, and a creator, Henrietta works at her drawing board to imagine the perfect home for each of her friends, be they woodland, water, subterranean or winged creatures.With clever features, like a trapdoor for Mole or a telescope platform for Owl, and the ideal placement, like high in a pine for Squirrel or inside a pear for Caterpillar, Henrietta Mouse?s houses are both practical and beautiful?in short, ingenious!George Mendoza?s Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse! is as inspiring today as when it was first published in 1981, and Doris Susan Smith?s illustrations of this hard-working female protagonist and her fantastical designs and architectural marvels will captivate young readers.
£15.29
Albatros nakladatelstvi as Bustling Cities of the World
Book SynopsisA unique guide to 30 of the world’s most beloved cities, including 5 U.S. cities, accompanied by more than 1,000 gorgeous watercolor illustrations, matched by a vibrant writing style.From the rain-soaked streets of London to the blooming cherry blossoms of Kyoto and the sun-scorched alleys of Cairo, this captivating book takes kids on a globe-trotting journey through the world’s most picturesque cities. It features more than 1,000 individual watercolor illustrations of 30 cities, including 5 cities from the USA: New York San Francisco Miami New Orleans Santa Fe By being immersed in the vibrant illustrations, kids will feel like they’re right there in each location, whether they’re boarding a red double-decker bus in London or zigzagging through crowds in a tuk-tuk in Cairo. As we stroll along streets steeped in history, we’ll admire ancient monuments and marvel at some wonders of modern architecture. And when we’re ready for a break, we can taste local delicacies, from croissants in France to sushi in Japan.Trade Review"Bustling Cities of the World is an oversized book that celebrates the world's major and busiest cities, from Cairo to London and Sydney to Vancouver. Introductions to each capture a sense of place and environment ("It's raining again-no surprise to Londoners. Nobody leaves home without a hat, cap, or umbrella-just look at Sherlock Holmes, a palace guard, even the Queen!"). Each city receives a two-page spread packed with illustrations of its major attributes, from foods and historical buildings to local districts, bridges, markets, and more. The result is a lively leisure read that holds educational attraction, as well." —Midwest Book Review"The illustrations are charmingly rendered and I like that each city's illustrations have a unifying color. This makes the page full of tiny illustrations feel cohesive. I feel like this would be a good book to read with younger kids, although older kids would probably appreciate the illustrations as well." —NetGalley-Reviewer"There is so much to discover in this book covering some of the largest and best-known cities around the globe. The illustration style is fresh and vibrant and captures the attention quickly. It has a very "travel sketchbook" feel to it which I absolutely loved." —NetGalley-Educator"This is a lovely book; the illustrations are beautiful and they will entice any family to pick it up and read it to and with their children. I like the very full pages, almost like a seek and find book, they seem to bustle just like the title of the book!" —NetGalley-Librarian"A fun illustrated description of cities around the world. The illustrations are cute, and each city has a simple, short description written about it." —NetGalley-Bookseller"It would be fun to encourage kids to make their own gallery of images that define their home city or state." —Flying Off My Bookshelf"The result is a lively leisure read that holds educational attraction, as well." —Donovan's Literary Services"The illustrations in the book are to die for! Each two-page spread features dozens of illustrations, ranging from architecture to food to famous residents. Kids will have fun searching through all the small details." —SmeeWHPL, Librarian"In this delightful book, you'll embark on a whirlwind tour of 30 of the world's most exciting cities, all brought to life with fun and vibrant watercolor illustrations. From the enigmatic Sphinx in Cairo to the iconic Parthenon in Athens, and the majestic elephants in Siem Reap, each page is a treasure trove of discovery. Jana Sedlackova's book provides a perfect blend of travel excitement and education, offering a little paragraph description on each page that will captivate your imagination. It's fun for budding globetrotters and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. So, if you're ready for an adventure without leaving your cozy reading nook, grab your copy of "Bustling Cities of the World" and get ready to wander the world, one city at a time!" —Read with a Rescue, IG"We love all the colorful pictures of the amazing things you can do & eat in different large cities around the world." —Three Bookworms, IG"This visual guide is a feast for the eyes. Each city is represented in a distinct colour palette that unifies the elements that comprise it, as well as reveals something about that place. I appreciated seeing the land acknowledgement on the Vancouver spread and would love to see another volume (or several!) of this collection for some lesser known cities — this book is so beautifully crafted, eye-catching, and engaging." —Fairytales and Fingerpaints, IG"Today, I’m sharing a book all three of us love exploring and planning future vacations around (at least my kids are, I guess they are planning on winning the lottery too). Bustling CITIES of the World, from rainy London to sun-torched Cairo you’ll feel like your right in the thick of these amazing cities all around the world. How we enjoy this book... We choose a city, and spend time on the page looking at and talking about all the pictures that represent the city. Then each kid chooses a couple things to learn more about. I love how this book has provided a path to interactive learning and sparked an interest in travel and learning about different cultures. I also love that it’s such a visual guide. " —Parkside Reads, IGTable of ContentsNORTH AMERICA:New York, USANew Orleans, USAMiami, USASanta Fe, USASan Francisco, USAVancouver, CanadaMexico City, MexicoSOUTH AMERICA:Rio de Janeiro, BrazilEUROPE:London, United KingdomAmsterdam, The NetherlandsBerlin, GermanyParis, FrancePrague, CzechiaRome, ItalyAthens, GreeceBarcelona, SpainLisbon, PortugalStockholm, SwedenReykjavík, IcelandAFRICA:Cairo, EgyptMarrakesh, MoroccoASIA:Jerusalem, IsraelIstanbul, TurkeyBeijing, ChinaVaranasi, IndiaBangkok, ThailandSiem Reap, CambodiaHoi An, VietnamKyoto, JapanAUSTRALIA:Sydney, Australia
£13.29
Priddy Books Let's Learn & Play! Construction
Book SynopsisExplore the construction site with a new title from Priddy Books–Let's Learn & Play! Construction. This fantastic new format is aimed at children aged three and over. Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces. These pieces complete the busy scenes of different construction sites, from building a house, fixing the road to creating an outside play area. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about how construction sites work. This book is great for encouraging problem solving skills as well as hand-eye coordination.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft Beginners Guide All New edition
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£10.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd Slider Sound Books: Rummble!
Book SynopsisMove the sliders back and forth in this unique sound book to hear the building site come to life. From noisy diggers and clanking cranes to forklift trucks and road-rollers, the charmingly illustrated scenes are full of busy vehicles. Each slider has two different sounds on it - move it one way to see and hear one vehicle, then move it back again to hear a different one.
£11.69
North Star Editions Momentous Materials: Concrete
Book SynopsisThis book offers readers a fascinating look at concrete, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£9.89
Templar Publishing Little Explorers: Let's Go! Building Site: Lift
Book SynopsisLittle Explorers: Let's Go! is a first information series for curious youngsters from 3 to 6 years old about the familiar places we go. Let's explore the building site!With sturdy flaps to lift on every page, little ones can have hands-on fun finding out about what goes on at the building site. Young readers will enjoy opening doors, recognising each big machine and finding out what all the different people on the construction site do. Meet an excavator driver, a crane operator and a bricklayer, find out how a new house is built and what tools each worker needs to do their job.This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.Part of the bestselling LITTLE EXPLORERS lift-the-flap series, which has sold more than ONE MILLION copies worldwide.Trade ReviewThis series of interactive flap books is perfect for the active minds and restless fingers of children starting reception, as well as older primary schoolchildren, who will find plenty to entertain the in the info-packed pages. * Saturday Times *
£9.89
Rockridge Press Awesome Architecture Activities for Kids: 25
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£14.24
Ragged Bears Littlest Book of Castles Littlest Books
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£5.16
Pogo Buckingham Palace
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£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Chichen Itza
Book SynopsisDiscover more about the amazing Maya by visiting the city of Chichen Itza.Although it''s known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.
£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers Dubai From the Sky Level 11 Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 11 books provide more literary language, more complex sentence structures and less support from illustrations. Characters are more varied, with action sustained over several pages. Non-fiction titles include glossaries where necessary. Sentences are still short for better understanding. However, grammatical vowel endings are more evident to encourage fluent reading and to provide familiarity with some higher-level features of written Arabic.A history of Dubai, told through stunning aerial photos.Forty years ago, Dubai was a small port. Today it is one of the most visited cities in the world, home to the world's tallest building and hundreds of manmade islands. This is
£7.26
HarperCollins Publishers Building High
Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 14 books build on level 13 by offering stories with more complex plots and with a greater number of chapters to encourage the development of reading stamina. Non-fiction texts use complex vocabulary and deal with challenging global themes. The style of language further reflects progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar, while still using largely familiar vocabulary and simplified concepts.This non-fiction report and explanation focuses on the fascinating business of using scaffolding from its earliest origins to present-day. Children can find out how scaffolding is used in a variety of ways around the world, and meet a young scaffold-builder.The book includes a c
£8.10
HarperCollins Publishers Great Architects
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelLook around you every building that you see was designed by someone. Many of the buildings standing today were either designed or influenced by architects working thousands of years ago. Find out about famous architects through history and the amazing buildings they designed.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type An information book.The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further.Curriculum links History
£10.20
