Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Hachette Children's Group Scientists Who Made History Charles Darwin
Book SynopsisBiography of Charles Darwin, looking at the impact of his theory of evolution on the world.Trade ReviewA superb series...These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course. * TES *
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Rosalind Jana Notes on Being Teenage
Book SynopsisRosalind Jana, a model, student, freelance writer and feminist recounts her own experiences as a teen to inspire girls navigating the tricky world of teen-dom.Trade ReviewI think Rosalind's book was amazing; it tackled appearance and loving the way you look phenomenally. [...] It was a fantastic read and I know it will be helpful for teens today; -- Humaira Kauser * Love Reading 4 Kids *Superstar blogger/writer/student/model Rosalind Jana is a favourite of mine and this non-fiction book, which "stretches from feminism to fashion to the pleasures and pitfalls of selfies", sounds like a must-read. -- Jim Dean * Teens on Moon Lane *The phrase "voice of a generation" gets bandied around a lot but Rosalind Jana is certainly someone who can lay claim to that epithet. Her voice is smart, warm, feminist and funny and and Notes of Teenage is a wonderful blend of anecdote, advice and insight; Rosalind is like the online older sister you wish you had when you were a teenager and it's the sort of book I would have loved to give to the teenagers I used to work with. -- Anna JamesRos speaks like a confident and worldly best friend, who doesn't just tell you what to do, but shares how she did it, too. That's so very generous. Reading her words is a comfort, and a joy. She's smart and educated, kind and bold - I'm so impressed by her. -- Laura Jane Williams20-year-old student Rosalind Jana showcases realistic views and an indispensable look at modern life. -- Yasmin Flowers * Red *She consciously avoids the mistake of being too of the moment and her advice is timeless ... coming form one so near to teenage I hope it is more credible and listened to than when coming from the mouths of teachers and parents * School Librarian *Notes on Being Teenage covers all aspects of teenhood ... the author is well-placed to offer advice and guidance o anyone navigating their teenage years. She is close enough to her teen years to understand how teens feel in today's world, so they will respond well to her advice * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents Chapter 1: I Love/Hate the Way I Look Chapter 2: How to Find Your Style Chapter 3: All About Online Life Chapter 4: Notes on Family Chapter 5: What's Inside Your Head? Chapter 6: Friendships and Fitting In Chapter 7: Love and Stuff Chapter 8: What Makes You Tick?
£10.54
Hachette Children's Group Explore World War Two
Book SynopsisThis photographic book gives you an overview of World War Two. From how the war began to how it spread worldwide, the new technology that was used in war for the first time, how women''s roles changed in society because of the war, what life was like on the home front, and how the war was recorded in pictures, diaries, poems and stories. You can learn about key figures, such as Winston Churchill, and events, such as The Holocaust. You can also read a diary entry from the Blitz and learn how to create your own secret code.Table of Contents 1: What was World War Two? 2: The War Begins 3: A Worldwide War 4: The Final Stages 5: The Holocaust 6: On the Home Front 7: Keeping Safe 8: A Letter From Wartime London 9: Science in War 10: Be a Code Maker 11: Technology in War 12: Picturing the War 13: World War Two Facts and Figures
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Rivers The Where on Earth Book of
Book SynopsisThe Where on Earth? Book of Rivers takes you on a journey along the world''s rivers, from the Amazon to the Nile, answering questions such as how old is river water? Where can you hear a river wave ROAR? And which river creatures spell DANGER? Along with many others. It looks at flesh-eating turtles, river festivals, the Grand Canyon, the world''s biggest waterfall, the water cycle and much, much more. Crammed full of ferocious fish and weird water facts, geography has never been so exciting!Packed to the gills with far-out facts and fascinating information, the Where on Earth? series of four books make standard KS2 geography topics lively, fun, pacey and interesting.Table of Contents 1: Where on Earth are rivers? 2: How old is river water? 3: How long would it take to swim the Nile? 4: How much water falls over a waterfall? 5: Where can you hear a river wave ROAR? 6: How can rivers change the land? 7: How deep is the Grand Canyon? 8: Which river is a lifeline to 400 million people? 9: Which river creatures spell DANGER? 10: Who uses rivers as roads? 11: Where was the deadliest river flood? 12: Can rivers be different colours? 13: Do rivers ever freeze solid?
£999.99
Hachette Children's Group The History Detective Investigates Early Islamic
Book SynopsisHow did Islam start? What weapons did Islamic warriors use? Where was the ''Round City''? Who invented the elephant clock? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in local libraries where they can find out more about early Islamic civilization. The detective shows readers how to create their own project reimagining a stroll through Baghdad, interview their favourite scientist or inventor from the Islamic world and spot the key features of mosques. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children''s curiosity to find out more about the past.Table of Contents 1: How did Islam start? 2: How big was the Islamic Empire? 3: What weapons did Islamic warriors use? 4: Was everyone in the empire a Muslim? 5: Where was the ‘round city’? 6: What could you buy in Baghdad’s markets? 7: Which Spanish city had thousands of mosques? 8: Was education important? 9: Who looked after the poor and sick? 10: What did Islamic astrologers discover? 11: Who invented the elephant clock? 12: Where did Islamic explorers travel? 13: Your project 14: Glossary 15: Answers 16: Further Information 17: Index
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group The Frog Olympics
Book SynopsisA wonderfully charming and funny rhyming picture book story about the Frog Olympics.Trade ReviewA delightfully funny rhyming bundle of loveliness ... wonderfully vivid ... a dazzling, fun read which will have children eager to turn each page * Booklover Jo *
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Stone Bronze and Iron Ages Explore
Book SynopsisTravel back to the time of the stone, bronze and iron ages! What was Britain like over 6000 years ago? Who lived on the island and what was it like? Explore these ancient civilisations to understand how prehistoric people have influenced the way we live today. Discover the artefacts that give evidence of their way of life.The Explore! series takes an all-round, hands-on approach to history, making the subject relevant to all area of curriculum learning - geography, art, literacy and numeracy. Each book features a diary entry, a fun craft-based activity, and a quiz.Table of Contents 1: What were the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages 1: The prehistoric world 1: Food and farming 1: Family and society 1: Homes and buildings 1: Discovery and invention 1: Tool technology 1: Trade and travel 1: Religion and ritual 1: A year at Stonehenge 1: Arts and crafts 1: Make a prehistoric cave painting 1: Facts and figures 1: Timeline 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Explore Vikings
Book SynopsisTravel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? How do we know about the Vikings? Explore this ancient civilisation to understand how prehistoric people have influenced the way we live today. Discover the artefacts that give evidence of they way of life.Table of Contents 1: Who were the Vikings? 1: Raiders and settlers 1: Viking society 1: Farming, hunting and fishing 1: Bake a Viking loaf 1: Traders and explorers 1: Ships and navigation 1: A sailor’s journal 1: Viking beliefs 1: Stories and legends 1: Craft, art and music 1: The end of the Vikings 1: Facts and figures 1: Glossary
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group The Book of Flags
Book SynopsisDid you know that the US Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that the Brazilian flag shows a star constellation of the night sky from 1889? Welcome to the bizarre and fascinating world of flags! From the chequered Formula 1 flag and the rainbow banner to historical standards and country flags, this book is packed with amazing facts, stories and curiosities behind some of the world''s most iconic banners. Discover the cultural and political history behind each flag, as well as flag rituals, historical uses of flags and heaps of curiosities and unusual facts.Trade ReviewDiscover the cultural and political history behind each flag, as well as flag rituals, historical uses of flags and heaps of curiosities and unusual facts. It's a fascinating book which will inform, entertain and educate * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Flag shapes, symbols and patterns 2: The history of flags 3: USA 4: Canada 5: Brazil 6: Argentina 7: Jamaica 8: Cuba 9: International Flags 10: Portugal 11: Spain 12: Germany 13: UK 14: France 15: Denmark 16: Sweden 17: The Netherlands 18: Italy 19: Balkan States 20: Russia 21: Political Flags 22: Turkey 23: Lebanon 24: United Arab Emirates 25: North and South Sudan 26: South Africa 27: Algeria 28: Madagascar 29: Warning Flags 30: China 31: South Korea 32: Japan 33: Thailand 34: Indonesia 35: India 36: Australia 37: Sports Flags
£9.99
Hachette Children's Group The Land and the People Japan
Book SynopsisJapan: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most incredible country. Explore its islands, mountains and volcanoes, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the sleek, shiny skyscrapers, the high-tech transport systems and the world-famous food, and delve into the country''s rich history.Discover what it''s like to grow up in Japan - school, family life, socializing and religion - and find out how life is in a society that has a futuristic outlook while honouring its historic traditions. Learn about Japan''s booming economy, fuelled by innovative designs and cutting-edge technology. Amazing photographs transport you to the very heart of this unique, fascinating, visually-exciting country. Crammed full of facts, stats and incredible information - and much cheaper than a plane ticket - this is the perfect introduction to Japan!Table of Contents 1: Japan on the Map 2: The People's Story 3: Island Nation 4: Ring of Fire 5: Skyscraper Cities 6: High-Tech Travel 7: Life on the Land 8: Nature's Resources 9: Wild Japan 10: Amazing Innovations 11: Traditional Customs 12: All Sorts of Sports 13: Martial Arts 14: Growing up in Japan 15: Get the Look 16: Work and Leisure 17: Dates to Celebrate 18: Tastes of Japan 19: Born to Perform 20: Creative Culture 21: Japan Today 22: Glossary 23: Further information 24: Index
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group My Art Book to Colour Mandalas
Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in a beautifully illustrated world of mandala colourinh with this stunning book, featuring over 60 mandalas to colour and transform.
£8.59
Hachette Children's Group Fact Cat History Early Britons Stone Age to Iron
Book SynopsisRead all about Early Britons with the Fact Cat! The Stone Age to Iron Age period was a time of great change in British history. Discover the wonders of the stone, bronze and iron ages: who lived in Britain 6000 years ago? How did our early ancestors live and what did they eat? Find out how we know about life in prehistoric times with the evidence of artefacts and ancient sites that have been discovered. Simple quiz questions at the back help readers to remember what they''ve just read.Perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.Trade ReviewAll sorts of interesting questions are answered in this book, and all of them are just what inquisitive children will ask ... the bright presentation of the book will have instant child-appeal * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: The Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages 1: Food 1: Tools 1: Rulers and Tribes 1: Houses 1: Weapons and Wars 1: Art 1: Clothes 1: Religion 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group The Amazing Life Cycle of Butterflies Look and
Book SynopsisExplore the incredible butterfly life cycle story, from tiny eggs to crawling caterpillars and incredible chrysalises.Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they find out about insect life cycles. This beautifully illustrated picture book explores the life cycle process and explains each stage in detail. ''Look and Wonder'' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Perfect for the EYFS and KS1 primary curriculum study of life cycles.Other titles in the series:A Stroll Through the SeasonsA Wonderful World of WeatherIncredible RainforestsThe Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle StoryThe Amazing Plant Life Cycle StoryThe A
£999.99
The History Press Ltd Londons River Tales for Children
Book SynopsisStories of people who worked and lived on and by the Thames and its hidden tributaries flowing through London
£9.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd KISS Guide To Raising a Puppy
Book SynopsisTells how to raise a happy, healthy and obedient puppy. This book outlines the basics on exercising, feeding and grooming and includes tips on various aspects of puppycare.
£999.99
Pan Macmillan What Where Why Questions and Answers About Nature
Book SynopsisThis exciting and fact-filled title comprises all the best bits from the popular Question Time series, giving lively, informative answers to many of the WHAT, HOW, WHY and WHICH questions that young children ask about the world around them. What? Where? Why? Questions and Answers about Nature asks a variety of questions such as 'How do caterpillars grow up?', 'Why are whales such whoppers?', 'How does the frilled lizard trick its enemies?', 'Why do peacocks show off?', 'How can a shark drown?' and 'What is a rainforest?' plus hundreds more. Containing information taken from the Question Time titles Creepy-Crawlies, Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Sharks, Seashore and Rainforest, with brand-new pages on fish, this bumper volume is sure to delight the inquisitive reader. Carefully researched and created to fulfil early-learning needs, the book covers a wealth of popular natural history subjects that will stimulate children's curiosity. The topics are explored in great detail with engaging text
£14.24
Pan Macmillan HandsOn Science Forces and Motion
Book SynopsisThere are four books in the series: Electricity and Magnets, Sound and Light, Forces and Motion and Matter and Materials. Each title contains 20 tried and tested experiments. The experiments are all safe to do, use household materials, are manageable but absorbing, and offer rewarding results. Readers are told how long each experiment lasts, what materials are needed and what the results mean. Eye-catching illustrations and engaging text make this the perfect book for the budding scientist!
£5.99
Pan Macmillan Fast Facts Mysterious Rainforests by Kingfisher
Book SynopsisWhich is the biggest snake? How many species of rainforest tree are there? Which creatures live high up in the canopy?Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rainforests - home to the most diverse and exciting range of wildlife on the planet.Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group.
£5.99
Pan Macmillan Kingfisher Readers Bears Level 1 Beginning to
Book SynopsisUS series editor, Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 children's books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally, she has written and edited several My Readers Macmillan Children's Publishing Group (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.
£5.62
Pan Macmillan Kingfisher Readers Robots Level 3 Reading Alone
Book SynopsisThis irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.Robots introduces children who can read alone with some help to these incredible inventions. It includes facts about different types of robots and what they do. Children can discover robots that have gone to space, robots that can play music and robots that look a lot like people! See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.
£7.19
Pan Macmillan Discover Science Oceans and Seas
Book SynopsisMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth, the Solar System and much more.
£5.99
Pan Macmillan Imagine You Were There... Winning the Vote for
Book SynopsisImagine you were there campaigning for women's right to vote.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisDavid Burnie studied zoology and botany at the University of Bristol, and has worked as a nature reserve ranger and biologist. He has written and contributed to many award-winning books and multimedia titles, and has acted as a consultant and scriptwriter for many natural history programmes. He is an avid birdwatcher, botanist and bughunter.
£16.99
Pan Macmillan Coding with Scratch Coding with Basher
Book SynopsisWritten by the founders of Silicon Valley’s the CoderSchool, Basher’s Coding With Scratch is a really useful step-by-step guide to basic programming that’s packed with quirky, colourful characters - from Variable and If/Then to Loop and Function - who will teach you how to make your very own apps with Scratch 3.0. Young readers will learn all the basics of programming, then put their knowledge to the test in a series of apps, before building their first actual computer game. Plus there are lots of fun challenges to try along the way!Combining Basher's trademark quirky and humorous illustration style with the very latest teachings on coding, Coding With Scratch is the ultimate step-by-step guide to mastering Scratch.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Wow Oceans
Book SynopsisWhere do loggerhead turtles lay their eggs? Which is the biggest animal in the ocean? How many kinds of shark can you name? Learn more surprising facts about the world's oceans in this colourful, information-packed book by expert nature author Camilla de la Bedoyere.Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes gorgeous illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is sure to make young readers say 'Wow!' over and over again.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan First Animal Picture Atlas Meet 475 Awesome
Book SynopsisBeautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. An adorable penguin-shaped bookmark takes young readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Wheels Cars Cogs Carousels and Other Things That
Book SynopsisA visually stunning book about all kinds of wheels â not just transport ones!Table of ContentsIntroduction - 1: Introduction Section - 2: Potters’ Wheels Section - 3: The First Wheels Section - 4: Chariots Section - 5: Waterwheels Section - 6: Cogs and Gears Section - 7: Spinning Wheels Section - 8: Colour Wheels Section - 9: Ships’ Wheels Section - 10: Trains Section - 11: Carousels Section - 12: The Penny-Farthing Section - 13: Steam Cars to Driverless Cars Section - 14: Roller Coasters Section - 15: Ferris Wheels Section - 16: Bicycles Section - 17: Roller Skates and Skateboards Section - 18: Racing Cars Section - 19: Really, Really Big Wheels Section - 20: Wheel of Fortune Section - 21: Timeline Index - 22: Index
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Wings Birds Bees Biplanes and Other Things with
Book SynopsisA visually stunning book about all kinds of wings â not just those on aeroplanes!
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Wow Forests
Book SynopsisWhich tree is as tall as a skyscraper? Why do sloths turn green? Who lives up high and who lives on the ground? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Wow! Forests. Fascinating text from zoological expert Camilla de la Bedoyere takes you to forests and woodlands all around the world, where you can discover facts about the trees, and the bears, birds and bees that inhabit them. Meet a ghost bear, try to unravel never-ending roots and discover how vital forests are for us and the world. Fun, lively and hilarious illustrations by Ste Johnson bring this environment and its creatures to life.Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say 'Wow!' over and over again.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Germ Lab The Gruesome Story of Deadly
Book SynopsisAn entertaining and comprehensive telling of diseases, infections, plagues and pandemics for young readers. The Germ Lab features case histories of specific epidemics and pandemics, 'eyewitness' accounts from the rats, flies, ticks and creepy-crawlies who spread the most deadly viruses, plus plenty of fascinating facts and figures on the biggest and worst afflictions. Discover how bacteria and bad beasties are beaten through the work of genius scientists and the development of vaccinations. Written by Richard Pratt and illustrated by John Kelly, the brilliantly humorous artworks and fun characters will entertain readers with a cabinet war room showing the war on germs, a rogues' gallery highlighting the worst offenders, the very deadliest diseases examined under the microscope, and much more.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Discover It Yourself Nature At Risk
Book SynopsisA hands-on approach to finding out about nature and how to save the planet!
£5.99
Pan Macmillan Lists for Curious Kids Animals Curious Lists
Book SynopsisA mind-blowing and informative book of lists about the animal kingdom, from the animals that have more than one nose to the five mice that orbited the Moon in Apollo 17 - and everything in between!
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Activists Assemble Save Your Planet
Book SynopsisA call to action for all young activists, giving them the information, inspiration, and practical advice they need to get their voices heard.Trade ReviewGetting any reader to grasp the urgency of our planet’s environmental threats, without reducing them to hopelessness and eco-anxiety is a mighty task. Hats off to the author – he strikes a fine balance. Morbid challenges like population growth, habitat loss and hunting are told in truth but are equally balanced with colourful, playful illustrations. * Discover Wildlife *this book offers young readers a grounding in the problems facing the planet: pollution, endangered species, climate change, the peril of plastic and so on. It’s colourful, approachable, informative and fun but has a serious point to make. Start young to save the planet! * Country and Town House magazine *
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Its all about Riotous Rainforests
Book SynopsisPacked with up-to-date information, facts, and stats on the world's tropical rain forests - and a great read too!
£5.62
Pan Macmillan Saving Sorya Chang and the Sun Bear
Book SynopsisTrang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist, environmental activist and writer, known for tackling the illegal wildlife trade in Africa and Asia. She graduated with her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England. In 2018, Trang was featured in the documentary film Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War alongside Jane Goodall. She was selected for BBC's 100 Women of 2019 list and for the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Trang is the founder and executive director of WildAct, an NGO that monitors the illegal wildlife trade markets and provides conservation education programmes for Vietnamese youth. She is also a member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group, which promotes the conservation of bears living in their natural habitats around the world. Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is her first children's book.Trang has also given a TEDx talk about her struggle to become a conservationist.Jeet Zdung is aTrade ReviewA beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference. * BookTrust *What an accomplishment. I cannot praise this book enough. Jeet Zdung's illustrations are incredible. Get this book. * Mathew Tobin, Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and Blogger *Zdung’s use of watercolors in his frankly gorgeous illustrations enhances the rainforest setting, and the portrayals of its animal inhabitants are the epitome of wild and free. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Nguyen’s heartfelt tale is perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan and Rosanne Parry’s A Wolf Called Wander... Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries. * School Library Journal, starred review *Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this poignant story, stunningly illustrated by Jeet Zdung, portrays the life of rescued sun bear Sorya and her rescuer, Chang. Set in a Vietnamese rainforest, it’s inspired by author Trang Nguyen’s real-life work as a conservationist.The highly original, mixed-form approach to storytelling includes some wordless pages and Stem facts, all within an accessible graphic-novel format, offering broad appeal that makes it a terrific addition to KS2 reading corners. -- Fabia Turner, Inclusive Books for Children * TES *
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Lists for Curious Kids 263 Fun Fascinating and
Book SynopsisDo you want to know about eight of the world’s deadliest snakes, forty-nine countries without a coastline and five fearless female warriors?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kid by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists from around the world, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, presidential pets, dizzying mountain peaks, super-fast animals … and what not to mention at a donkey’s house.With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Basher Myths and Legends
Book SynopsisSimon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally bestselling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series (The Periodic Table, Chemistry, Astronomy and more), the Go! Go! Bobo books and Basher's ABC. Based in London, Basher specialises in "graphic surrealism" and his original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.Mary Frances Budzik is the author of previous Basher Basics titles Grammar, Punctuation and Creative Writing. She has a BA in English Literature from Boston College and an MA in English Literature from Columbia University. She lives in Connecticut, USA.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Discover It Yourself Minibeasts
Book SynopsisDiscover it Yourself: Minibeasts is packed with scientific facts, experiments and activities linked to the world of bugs and insects. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical STEM experiments.Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to be a worm-charmer, go pond dipping, build a minibeast house, and much more.Kids will learn, explore and discover STEM in the world around them with the Discover It Yourself series.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Saving Hnon Chang and the Elephant
Book SynopsisTrang Nguyen is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist, environmental activist and writer, known for tackling the illegal wildlife trade in Africa and Asia. She graduated with her PhD in Biodiversity Management at the University of Kent, England. In 2018, Trang was featured in the documentary film Stroop: Journey into the Rhino Horn War alongside Jane Goodall. She was selected for BBC's 100 Women of 2019 list and for the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Trang is the founder and executive director of WildAct, an NGO that monitors the illegal wildlife trade markets and provides conservation education programmes for Vietnamese youth. She is also a member of the IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group, which promotes the conservation of bears living in their natural habitats around the world. Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephant is her second children's book, and the follow-up to Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear.Jeet Zdung is an illustrator who fusTrade ReviewPacked with Zdung’s breathtaking traditional manga illustrations, which use pencils, watercolours, ink and other digital devices to create works of beauty and innovation, this moving graphic novel provides inspiration for all young conservationists who have ambitions of their own to help endangered wildlife around the globe. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *The manga-esque illustrations—including Chang’s notes about the flora and fauna of Yok Dôn—are lush and informative, rewarding close examination. Fans of Saving Sorya (2021) will be gratified to see Chang continue to fight for the animals she loves. The empathy and perseverance on display make this as beautiful an animal rights book as readers will ever see. * Kirkus *An exceptionally well-done story that is informative, intricately and delightfully detailed, and brimming with jaw-dropping art. Highly recommended. * School Library Journal *
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers
Book Synopsis- Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking?- Or asked yourself if aliens really exist?- Have you pondered the meaning of life or tried to think about nothing, absolutely nothing at all?These are some of life’s biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them!So open your mind and prepare to explore some of philosophy’s biggest, boldest ideas - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in this book will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you’re daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Written by philosopher Dr Stephen Law, easy-to-understand text, mind-teasers, optical illusions and thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Whos in the Picture
Book SynopsisWho's in the jungle, prowling through a storm? Who's at the seaside on a busy beach? Who's in the stables, stamping and neighing?With beautifully pitched text wrtitten by Susie Brooks supported by friendly cartoon-style illustrations, Who's In The Picture? invites young children to explore and interact with art. With paintings by Frida Kahlo, Henri Rousseau, L.S Lowry and many more, this playful search-and-find book encourages readers to examine each painting and to explain, very simply, what is happening in the pictures.Who's in the Picture? has a gallery of images at the end of the book giving further details about each painting, including where the original artwork can be viewed.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Escape Room Puzzles Tomb of the Pharaohs
Book SynopsisAre you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia and Zane stop a long-forgotten ancient Egyptian tomb from disappearing forever?This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. Long ago, a thief tried to steal precious stones from an ancient artefact hidden in the pyramid, but left them all around the tomb. To return the stolen gems and save the pyramid from sinking into the sand, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about ancient Egypt are scattered on the pages.Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission!
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Escape Room Puzzles Eco Dome Disaster
Book SynopsisAre you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia and Zane track down the toxic slime that's infiltrated an incredible eco dome?This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. On a school science trip to an eco dome filled with amazing exotic plants, the gang discover a trail of nasty toxic slime. To track down the source of the slime before it escapes into the outside world, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about forests and plants are scattered on the pages.Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission!
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Everyday STEM Science Space
Book SynopsisDiscover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science — Space, filled with facts, stories and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colourful artworks, photos
£8.54
Pan Macmillan An Arctic Story
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2023 English 4-11 Picture Book AwardsThis is the Arctic. It sits on the top of the world – a frozen sea in a circle of land.This beautiful book, An Arctic Story, brings together a spellbinding narrative, breathtaking illustrations and fascinating facts about one of our planet’s most precious environments. On a journey to the North Pole and back, and from autumn to spring, the story begins and ends with the extraordinary wood frog, a tiny creature that freezes for the long Arctic winter. On the way we meet polar bears, an Arctic fox, narwhals and many other animals, discovering how each one is perfectly adapted for life on the tundra, in the ocean and on the ice.With lyrical text by Jane Burnard combining with Kendra Binney's evocative illustrations to show readers the awesome beauty of the Arctic, this is a story sure to inspire wonder in the natural world.Explore the world's habitats and th
£11.69
Pan Macmillan First Animal Picture Atlas
Book SynopsisBeautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats.Travel the globe and identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan The Germ Lab
Book SynopsisPrepare to be infected with fun and fascinating knowledge. The Germ Lab tells the gruesome story of deadly diseases, told by the filthy pests that spread the germs!Discover history's worst epidemics and pandemics and see how and why they happened, including the 'Black Death', polio and coronavirus. Hear the 'eyewitness' accounts from the pesky rats, flies, ticks and creepy-crawlies who spread the most terrible viruses around the world and cause the most damage. Watch out for terrible typhoid, beware of malicious malaria and learn more about cruel Covid-19.Don't be too scared though. The Germ Lab explains how bacteria and other bad beasties are beaten through the work of genius scientists and with the development of vaccinations. Meet Jon Snow, whose careful observations of the slums of London led him to stop the spread of cholera , and see the world's leading scientists in action as they create life-saving vaccines.Written by
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Escape Room Puzzles Attack of the Mega Bugs
Book SynopsisAre you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane solve the mystery of a swarm of flying mega bugs that has invaded an animal sanctuary?This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from the animal park, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about animals are scattered on the pages.Do you have what it takes to help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out...Help the team complete further quests with the Escape Room Puzzle series! The adventures include Ocean Reef Raiders, Eco Dome Disaster, Space Station X and Dinosaur Island.
£7.59
