Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisGrowing up isn''t always easy - your brain is changing and there''s many things to cope with from new emotions to stress. This book explores what is self-esteem and mental health and why it''s important and looks at topics such as mental illness, phobias, eating disorders and self-harm. It looks at techniques to deal with issues including stress reduction, mindfulness and assertiveness.Is is part of the series Healthy for Life, which gives factual information on a range of health issues so teens can get the information they need to be healthy. The books feature fun infographic style illustrations.Table of Contents 1: The mind and the self 1: The brain 1: Self-esteem 1: Mental health and illness 1: Stress 1: Depression 1: Anxiety 1: Food and fitness 1: Assertiveness 1: Mindfulness 1: Talking about it 1: Healthy and happy for life 1: Endmatter 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how we invented the objects that make our homes comfortable, like the television, the washing machine, the toaster? Learn all about the history of the objects that we cannot do without in our homes in It''ll Never Work: In the Home, a book that explores the invention of household items that have become essential to our daily life and the successes and failures that have led to the comforts and entertainment that we know today.Each title in this exciting, high-interest series looks at a different area of technology and engineering and reveals the pioneering ideas and scientific thinking that enabled its development, as well as exposing those that proved to be a dead end. Each spread examines a particular example in depth, bringing in other similar ideas where relevant, and revealing that experimentation and failure often pave the way to technology success. Beautifully designed and illustrated with infographic-style artwork, this serieTable of Contents 1: Homes over the years 1: keeping warm 1: Shine a light 1: Storing food 1: Home cooking 1: Sleep tight 1: Cleaning clothes 1: Keep it clean 1: Down the pan 1: Safe and sound 1: Sound and vision 1: Games 1: Keeping in touch 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the festival of Christmas and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world celebrate Christmas both in church and at home. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Christmas school project or simply to wow your friends!The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals, including Divali, Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities Trade ReviewAttractively designed, its simple text combines well with full-colour photos ... Perfect for children to create personal gifts and decorations * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: The Christmas Story 1: Christmas Crown Activity 1: Christmas Star Activity 1: Christmas Trees 1: Christmas Tree Activity 1: Candy Cane Activity 1: Giving Gifts 1: Gift Box Activity 1: Gift Bow Activity 1: Father Christmas 1: Santa Boots Activity 1: Snowman Activity 1: Glossary 1: Further Reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisEvolution and classification are brilliant things to study scientifically. Plants, humans and other animals have incredible adaptations that mean they can survive in their habitats on Earth. In Evolution and Classification you''ll delve into the science behind these marvels of the natural world by conducting investigations and experiments using the ATOM method - Ask, Test, Observe and Measure - to ensure you''re working just like a professional scientist. Find out why camouflage is important for survival and how humans and other animals decide whether something is food or not. Discover the ways some animals attract a mate to breed with and the important role genes play! At the end of the book, scientific guidelines explain why scientists do things a certain way and the things they look out for or try to avoid. Science Skills Sorted are six topic books for children aged 8+ studying KS2 science. The ATOM method is designed to help readers work scientifically as

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Book SynopsisIn this story, it is Ben''s birthday and it is snowing! He goes for a walk with Dad and sees some very funny footprints in the snow. Where could they lead?Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.

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Book SynopsisThis colourful and positive book explains why it''s good to ''go green''!It''s Anjali''s birthday party and the children have had a great time. But looking around the room at the end, they see mountains of rubbish, from food waste to wrapping paper, burst balloons and small plastic toys. What will happen to all of this waste?The children find out what happens at a recycling centre and about the huge amount of objects that can be recycled or reused. They learn how to take action outside by helping nature, reducing waste at school dinners, and saving energy and water at home. Through chatting to teachers and local people, the children learn all about green topics such as landfills, litter, plastic mountains in oceans and global warming. But it''s not all doom and gloom. They discover that there are ways that they can take action to help save their environment and the planet. By walking to school or switching off lights when they don''t need them, this

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Book SynopsisRabia is sad and scared about moving house. She''s worried about what it will be like and how she will cope. But her mum helps her by arranging a visit there before they move and by packing a bag of special things that she can keep with her rather than pack into boxes.The story shows what happens during a move, about the first night there and the excitement that comes when exploring a new home.This first experiences series uncovers the worries and fears associated with big life changes that young children might experience and provides reassurance by explaining how they might feel and shows ways that children can learn to cope with these feelings. The sensitively written story provides guidance not only for children, but also for adults who want to help their child through these unsettling times in their lives. Children can read the books on their own or can discuss the books with an adult. Notes for teachers and parents at the back of the books provid

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Book SynopsisBe astounded by the incredible mammal, bird and vertebrate life that lived on Earth millions of years ago!Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals.Vertebrate life came in many forms. Fearsome sabre-toothed cats hunted prey in wide grasslands, flying reptiles ruled the skies and terrifying monstrous sharks patrolled the ocean depths.Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information.This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying history chronologically. Amazingly detailed and accurate illustrTable of Contents 1: The first animals 1: Endings and beginnings 1: Dimetrodon 1: Temnodontosaurus 1: Pteranodon 1: Elasmosaurus 1: Mosasaurus 1: Megalodon 1: Phorusrhacos 1: Megatherium 1: Smilodon 1: Wooly mammoth 1: TImeline 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisTyrone is having to move schools because his dad has a new job. He is sad and scared about his first day there. Will he make new friends? Will he find his way around? Will he like the teachers?This story shows what happens on a first day at school and shows ways that children can help themselves to ease the transition.This first experiences series uncovers the worries and fears associated with big life changes that young children might experience and provides reassurance by explaining how they might feel and shows ways that children can learn to cope with these feelings. The sensitively written story provides guidance not only for children, but also for adults who want to help their child through these unsettling times in their lives.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating world of prehistoric life that lived on our planet millions of years ago

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Book SynopsisBe astounded by the incredible invertebrate life that lived on Earth millions of years ago!Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals.Invertebrates made up a huge number of Earth''s life forms. Among them, giant sea scorpions as big as a lion terrorised the oceans, enormous millipedes fed on plants in dense Carboniferous forests and tiny wasps preyed on cockroach larvae in lush tropical regions.Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information.This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying hiTrade ReviewWhen children think about prehistoris life, they think about dinosaurs but tiny creatures were also an essential part of early life, so this book gives an interesting new perspective. Hundreds of millions of years before humans, our planet was already teeming with an amazing variety of life. Imagine - giant sea scorpions as big as a lion, enormous millipedes. Fact files give more details about each. The illustrations are an outstanding feature of this book - full page, detailed and colourful, they really do give an excellent imnpression of these creatures and the world they inhabited. * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Life begins 1: Amazing variety 1: Hallucigenia 1: Anomalocaris 1: Endoceras 1: Isotelus 1: Jaekelopterus 1: Arthropleura 1: Meganeura 1: Mesolimulus 1: Manipulator 1: Protoparevania 1: Timeline 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the 'Age of the Dinosuars' with this highly detailed and accurate book

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Book SynopsisFind out about the country of Japan with this fun and engaging first information book. Topics include the country''s geography, major cities, people and interesting places. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8: purple.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking, and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Where is Japan? 1: Cities 1: Countryside 1: Interesting places 1: Food 1: Sport 1: Festivals 1: Wildlife 1: Art 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index, answers and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction booksTable of Contents 1: Where is Argentina? 1: Cities 1: Countryside 1: Interesting places 1: Food and drink 1: Sport 1: Festivals 1: Wildlife 1: People 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index, answers and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisFind out about India with this fun and engaging first information book. Topics include major cities, interesting places, food, sport and much more. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Where is India? 1: Weather 1: Cities 1: Countryside 1: Interesting places 1: Food 1: Sport 1: Festivals 1: Wildlife 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWhich genius ideas and inventions began in the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages? This period, stretching from the first ancestors of modern humans to the start of the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome, was a time of amazing developments. Find out how the discovery of how to make fire and tools, farm the land and form symbols to communicate in writing transformed society and had a lasting impact on the way we live today.Table of Contents 1: The Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages 2: Stone 3: Bronze 4: Iron 5: Farming 6: Construction 7: Settlements 8: Society 9: Trade 10: Clothing 11: Art 12: The wheel 13: Writing 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore ten of the world''s most awesome rivers!From The Ganges to the The Amazon, discover some of the most famous and important rivers on the planet. Zoom in on their most interesting features, with the help of engaging artwork and key information. Each river ''profile'' is accompanied by unique illustrations and clear photos. The World Feature Focus series brings a fresh perspective to the world''s most significant elements and landforms. With artwork that emphasises the otherworldliness and beauty that exists within the make-up of Earth, children aged 7 upwards will be equally entranced and informed about the world''s geography.Table of Contents 1: Features of a River 2: The Nile 3: The Amazon 4: The Yangtze 5: The Mississippi 6: The Congo 7: The Volga 8: The Murray–Darling 9: The Ganges 10: The Danube 11: The Thames 12: Rivers in Peril 13: Glossary 14: Further information 15: Index

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Book SynopsisExplore ten of the world''s most awesome mountain ranges!From the Rockies to the the Great Dividing Range, discover some of the most famous and important mountain ranges on the planet. Zoom in on their most interesting features, with the help of engaging artwork and key information. Each mountian range ''profile'' is accompanied by unique illustrations and clear photos. The World Feature Focus series brings a fresh perspective to the world''s most significant elements and landforms. With artwork that emphasises the otherworldliness and beauty that exists within the make-up of Earth, children aged 7 upwards will be equally entranced and informed about the world''s geography.Table of Contents 1: Features of a Mountain 2: The Trans-Antarctic Mountains 3: The Great Dividing Range 4: The Kunlun Mountains 5: The Himalayas 6: The Caucasus 7: The Atlas Mountains 8: The Andes 9: The Rockies 10: The Alps 11: The Grampians 12: Studying Mountains 13: Glossary 14: Further information 15: Index

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Book SynopsisAlfred was the only English king to ever be given the title ''Great''. Why? He successfully defended Britain from wave after wave of Viking invaders, formed the first English army and navy, encouraged English people to talk in their mother tongue and set up the beginnings of a renowned, progressive legal system. Suitable for readers aged 8+, each book in History Starting Points explores the life and times of a key historical figure, from Alfred the Great to Hatshepsut. It tells the story of the subject''s life, using vital primary source material, such as what contemporary people wrote about the figure. Alongside this, each book builds up a vivid picture of the historical era in which the person lived, from Anglo-Saxon Britain to the civilisations of ancient Greece and Egypt. Included throughout are cross-curricular links to other key subject areas such as literacy, science or geography, and the text is supported by cartoon, myths and legends and fun craft projects toTrade ReviewBuilds up a vivid picture of the historical era ... included throughout are cross-curricular links to other key subject areas such as literacy, science or geography, and the text is supported by cartoon, myths and legends and fun craft projects to make * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Meet King Alfred the Great 2: Alfred's life story 3: Alfred visits Rome 4: Fighting the Vikings 5: Alfred and the cakes 6: The growth of towns 7: Alfred the Great learner 8: Beowulf 9: Christians and pagans 10: Alfred's law 11: Alfred's end and legacy 12: Alfred's children 13: How do we know? 14: Timeline 15: Glossary and quiz 16: Index and answers

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Book SynopsisA friendly, first look at making money for young readersAva''s inherited some money and it''s burning a hole in her pocket! She wants some sparkly new trainers, but does she really need them? And where is the best place to buy them?Money Box is an illustrated, child-friendly introduction to money for readers aged 5+, looking at the different forms it takes, how we use it and the importance of looking after it. Each story follows a child who is faced with a dilemma about what to do with some money and explores the many choices available to them in a clear and helpful way.

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Book SynopsisFind out about how a day at the seaside has changed since Victorian times and what has stayed the same! Topics covered include how people travelled to the beach, the clothes they wore and the food they ate. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Then and now 1: Getting to the beach 1: Towns 1: Beach clothes 1: Food 1: Beach toys 1: Entertainment 1: Piers 1: Buildings 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisLearning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Computers and Coding helps young readers become familiar with what computers do, how they work, why we use them and why they are so important.For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Also available in the series:Info Buzz STEM: Computers and CodingInfo Buzz STEM: DronesInfo Buzz STEM: EngineeringInfo Buzz STEM: RoTable of Contents 1: Computers 1: Computer parts 1: Computer programs 1: Code 1: Learning to code 1: Scratch code 1: Websites 1: Apps and games 1: Coding jobs 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Teaching notes 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Robots helps young readers become familiar with what robots are, why they are so useful to us, how they work and why they are so important now and for the future.For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Also available in the series:Info Buzz STEM: Computers and CodingInfo Buzz STEM: DronesInfo Buzz STEM: Engineering<Table of Contents 1: What is a robot? 1: Humaniod robots 1: Pepper robot 1: Androids 1: Robots at home 1: Robots at work 1: Toy robots 1: Robots in space 1: Future of robots 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Teaching notes 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Drones helps young readers become familiar with what drones are, why they are so useful to us, how they work and how they might be used in the future.For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Also available in the series:Info Buzz STEM: Computers and CodingInfo Buzz STEM: DronesInfo Buzz STEM: EngineeringInfo Buzz Table of Contents 1: What are drones? 1: Types of drone 1: Flight controllers 1: What can drones see? 1: How do drones work? 1: What do drones do? 1: Future drones 1: Drones at war 1: Safety first! 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Engineering helps young readers become familiar with what engineering is, how bridges and tunnels work, how buildings are designed to not fall over and why engineering is so important in the world we build around us.For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Also available in the series:Info Buzz STEM: Computers and CodingInfo Buzz STEM:Table of Contents 1: What is engineering? 1: Forces 1: Machines 1: Vehicles 1: Skyscrapers 1: Bridges 1: Tunnels 1: Dams 1: Strange engineering 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Teaching notes 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLook inside natural disasters and discover how they work!Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can drastically change people''s lives for years after the event. Learn all about wildfires and freak weather. Find out how they form and where they are most likely to occur. Case studies and diagrams throughout reveal what scientists know about these phenomena and how they study them.Explore how natural disasters work by cracking them open and looking at them from the inside. How do they happen? How are they destructive? What happens on the inside of each phenomena? And where in the world are the danger zones? This series explore each of these questions in detail.This series uses detailed artwork, cutaways and images from real-life to give a rounded view of each event. Perfect for readers aged 9 +.Table of Contents 1: Introducing Wildfires and Freak Weather 1: When a Wildfire Ignites 1: Types of Wildfire 1: Parts of a Wildfire 1: CASE STUDY: Victoria, 2009 1: Wildfire Fighters 1: Preventing Fire 1: Freak Weather 1: Heatwaves and Drought 1: Flash Floods 1: Ice Storms 1: Dust Storms 1: Fish Rain and Orange Snow 1: Glossary, Books and Helpful Websites 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA look at some of the biggest environmental crises in the world todayTrade ReviewNobody can be unaware of the issue of pollution and the way it is destroying our earth. But we can never have too much information - the better informed we are, the more we can do to save the planet. Pollution harms and kills people, animals and plant life and is a major factor in climate change. Almost all pollution is caused by man. Can we reverse the damage caused by pollution before it's too late? This clearly presented book is full of facts and figures, accompanied by simple but effective pictures and diagrams. Ecographics is a series which aims to raise young readers' awareness of these challenges with the latest headline-grabbing facts and stats, pertinent case studies and powerful photos. * Parents In Touch *This book is a must for all KS2 classrooms and school libraries * The English Association *Table of Contents 1: What is pollution? 2: Water 3: Focus on Lake Erie 4: Landfills 5: Ocean plastic 6: Focus on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch 7: Air 8: The greenhouse effect 9: Focus on air pollution in India 10: Nuclear waste 11: Focus on Fukushima 12: Light and sound 13: Reducing pollution 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world famous people such as Rosa Parks with these fun, interactive first non-fiction booksTable of Contents 1: Rosa Parks 1: Growing up 1: Black people and white people 1: Park’s protest 1: Arrest 1: The bus boycott 1: Making changes 1: Later life 1: Remembering 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Teaching notes 1: Index

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Book SynopsisRefugee children explain in their own words and pictures their thoughts, feelings and experiences about having to flee from their home countries. Produced in association with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and with a foreword from Cate Blanchett, Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, this highly emotive title focuses on three current refugee crises in Syria, South Sudan and Central America. Aimed at readers age 14+, the book gives background information about how each crisis came about, why families had to flee and what life is like for them now is given in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Children from refugee camps were asked to draw about their experiences of having to flee their home countries. The children''s artwork is incredibly powerful and harrowing, and vividly highlights the impact that conflict, war and atrocities has on people''s lives.Trade ReviewForced to Flee is an educational title that will support children's study of current affairs, raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis and help children to be more empathetic by thinking about the lives of other children around the world. * Primary Times *Table of Contents 1: Foreword; 2: Contents; 3: Who are refugees?; 4: What is the difference between a refugee and a migrant?; 5: The worldwide refugee crisis; 6: Syria; 7: South Sudan; 8: A Children's Crisis; 9: Central America; 10: About UNHCR; 11: Further information; 12: Teaching notes;

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction booksTable of Contents 1: Martin Luther King Jr 1: Childhood 1: Black people and white people 1: Civil rights 1: Protests 1: The March on Washington 1: New rights 1: Death 1: Remembering 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index and Teaching notes

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction booksTable of Contents 1: Nelson Mandela 1: Growing up 1: Apartheid 1: The ANC 1: Trial 1: In prison 1: Free at last 1: President Mandela 1: Remembering Mandela 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisA history of Medieval conflict during key episodes of this era of human development.Three decisive battles fought by knights in medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English long bowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt; Successful in holding the French town of Orleans under siege for six months in 1428, the English forces are about to meet 17 year-old Joan of Arc; In 1485, the fight for the throne of England between two royal dynasties comes to an end at Bosworth.Each book includes three amazing true stories of the times, from kings to paupers, told in graphic comic book style.Further information, illustrated with maps and artwork, gives the reader a background history on each period.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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Book SynopsisFind out about the life of Barack Obama with this fun, first non-fiction bookTable of Contents 1: Barack Obama 1: Early life 1: Moving around 1: Learning about life 1: Family and politics 1: Becoming President 1: Being President 1: Re-elected President 1: Handing over

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Learn about volcanoes and find out how they form, where they are most likely to be and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are earthquakes, mountains, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a volcano? 1: Formation 1: Location 1: Eruption 1: Shapes of volcano 1: Lava 1: Volcanic rock 1: Underwater volcanoes 1: Predicting eruptions 1: Volcanoes and people 1: Geothermal energy 1: Major volcano eruptions 1: Answers 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and visually stunning look at some of Asia''s major cities.This series offers readers of 9 and up an engaging and visually stunning look at some of the world''s major cities. Cityscapes draw in the reader with facts about the iconic buildings that help to shape each city''s unique identity. Data-packed pages give the essential details about each featured city, including where to go, what to do and things to eat on a visit, as well as information about the city''s history. The cities of Asia covered in the book are Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Delhi, India; Seoul, South Korea; Tehran, Iran; Hanoi, Vietnam; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Bangkok, Thailand and Hong Kong, China as well as Islamabad, Pakistan; Kathmandu, Nepal; Singapore City, Singapore; Shanghai, China; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Dhaka, Bangladesh.Titles in the 6-book series feature the cities of Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and SoutTable of Contents 1: Cities of Asia 2: Beijing, China 3: Tokyo, Japan 4: Jakarta, Indonesia 5: Delhi, India 6: Seoul, South Korea 7: Tehran, Iran 8: Hanoi, Vietnam 9: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 10: Bangkok, Thailand 11: Hong Kong, China 12: More Asian Cities 13: Glossary 14: Index

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and visually exciting look at some of South America''s major cities.This series offers readers of 9 and up an engaging and visually exciting look at some of the world''s major cities. Cityscapes draw in the reader with facts about the iconic buildings that help to shape each city''s unique identity. Data-packed pages give the essential details about each featured city, including where to go, what to do and things to eat on a visit, as well as information about the city''s history. The cities of South America covered in the book are Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Bogota, Columbia; Santiago, Chile; Caracas, Venezuela; Quito, Ecuador; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cuzco, Peru; Montevideo, Uruguay; Georgetown, Guyana; La Paz, Bolivia; Paramaribo, Suriname; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Lima, Peru; Manaus, Brazil; Cuenca, Ecuador; Potosi, Bolivia; Cartagena, Columbia and Asuncion, Paraguay.Titles in the 6-book series feature the cities of Africa, Asia, AustrTable of Contents 1: Cities of South America 2: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 3: Bogota, Columbia 4: Santiago, Chile 5: Caracas, Venezuela 6: Quito, Ecuador 7: Buenos Aires, Argentina 8: Cuzco, Peru 9: Montevideo, Uruguay 10: Georgetown, Guyana 11: La Paz, Bolivia 12: More South American Cities 13: Glossary 14: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about mountains and learn how they form, where they are most likely to be through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, earthquakes, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a mountain? 1: Earth’s structure 1: Fold mountains 1: Block mountains 1: Erosion 1: Avalanches 1: Volcanoes 1: Climate 1: Wildlife 1: People and mountains 1: Around the world 1: Record-breakers 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact PlanetTable of Contents 1: Animals at risk 1: Biodiversity 1: Food webs 1: Habitat loss 1: Pollution 1: Pesticides 1: Climate change 1: Hunting 1: Fishing 1: Extinction 1: Bringing animals back 1: Helping animals at risk 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisAccessible and fun guides to help young children boost their confidence, learning and well-beingTable of Contents 1: A positive mindset 1: Half-full or half-empty 1: All or nothing 1: Celebrate 1: Thanks for everything 1: Smile! 1: Truly positive 1: Let it go 1: Feelings detective 1: Seeing the future 1: Positive people 1: Doing good 1: Don’t talk to me like that! 1: Keep thinking positive 1: Notes for parents and teachers 1: Glossary and index

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Book SynopsisA simple and reassuring introduction to body changes for boys aged 7 and up.This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explains everything about puberty, from getting hairy, growing taller and what wet dreams are. There is sensible advice about heathy eating, exercise and keeping clean as well as how to tackle any emotional ups and downs and tips for boosting self-esteem.Questions and answers throughout will help dispel any myths and give gentle advice.Table of Contents 1: All change; 2: More about puberty; 3: Changing times; 4: Shaping up; 5: Highs and Lows; 6: Hair everywhere; 7: Starting to shave; 8: Feeling sweaty?; 9: Spots and stuff; 10: Skin and hair care; 11: Boys' bits; 12: Soft and hard; 13: Wet dreams; 14: A good night's sleep; 15: Hunger pangs; 16: Feeling fit; 17: Feeling up...and down; 18: Family matters; 19: Friends and more; 20: And finally... 21: Further information and advice; 22: Glossary; 23: Index;

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Book SynopsisThis first science book exploring the science behind the five senses provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge. From sight and hearing to touch, smell and taste, the book has clear information, fun illustrations and plenty of interactivity from challenges to think about and activities to try. It also has lots of facts about animal senses and would be a great resource for comparing humans with other animals.Get into Science is a series of eight books for children aged 6+ that explore the science that surrounds them in their everyday world. Each page is full of things for the reader to notice, talk about and try for themselves. The simple text is accompanied by fun illustrations. Why not discover all the titles:Light and DarkMachines We UseForces Around UsFull of EnergySolid, Liquid or Gas?The Five SensesTimeYou and Your BodyTable of Contents 1: The five senses 1: Seeing 1: Two eyes 1: Hearing 1: Listen to this! 1: Touch 1: Smell 1: Paper 1: Sniffing out 1: Taste 1: Keeping safe 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis first science book exploring the science behind light provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge. From topics such as shadows and relection to colour and rainbows, the book has clear information and fun illustrations. It also has of interactivity such as challenges to think about and activities to try.Get into Science is a series of eight books for children aged 6+ that explore the science that surrounds them in their everyday world. Each page is full of things for the reader to notice, talk about and try for themselves. The simple text is accompanied by fun illustrations. Why not discover all the titles:Light and DarkMachines We UseForces Around UsFull of EnergySolid, Liquid or Gas?The Five SensesTimeYou and Your BodyTable of Contents 1: Light and dark 1: Daylight 1: Darkness 1: Casting shadows 1: Seeing 1: Reflection 1: Shining through 1: Bigger and smaller 1: Snapshot 1: Rainbows 1: A colourful world 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA series that provides a solid foundation for scientific knowledgeTable of Contents 1: Rolling along 1: Machines 1: Wheels 1: Wheels with teeth 1: Pulleys 1: Levers 1: More levers 1: Hinges 1: Balancing 1: Slopes and screws 1: Making things go 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis series of stunning illustrated texts demonstrates the stories behind some of nature''s greatest phenomena. In ''Habitats'', find out about the most extreme ecosystems from around the world, and the weird and wonderful things that exist within them. With contents covering diverse environments and their inhabitants, from the gargantuan trees of the temperate rainforests to the great grazers that occupy tropical grasslands, this book is a wonderful way to learn about a range of habitats. Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. All animals included in the text are also featured on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this book is ideal for children in late-KS2 who are looking to learn more about nature and environments. Contents: - Tropical Rainforest- TemperateTable of Contents 1: A world of habitats 2: Tropical rainforest: The Amazon 3: Temperate rainforest: Land of the giants 4: Deserts: Arid Atacama 5: Mountains: Towering Kilimanjaro 6: Scrubland: The Australian Outback 7: Rivers and lakes: The Mississippi 8: Temperate grassland: The Great Plains 9: Tropical grasslands: The Serengeti 10: Temperate forests: Forests of northern Europe 11: Forests of Eurasia: The taiga 12: The tundra: Icy Canada 13: The Arctic: The frozen north 14: Glossary and further information 15: Index

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Book SynopsisThis series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature''s greatest phenomena. In Extreme Earth, discover the natural phenomena and weather that shape our Earth and its landscape, from mighty earthquakes to powerful hurricanes.Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this book is ideal for children who are looking to learn more about nature and the environment.Contents: - A violent planet- Inside Earth- Earthquake- Volcano- Avalanche- Flood- Tsunami- The atmosphere- Drought- Forest fire- Hurricane- Tornado- Ice stormTable of Contents 1: Unstable Earth 2: Inside Earth 3: Earthquake 4: Volcano 5: Avalanche 6: Flood 7: Tsunami 8: The atmosphere 9: Drought 10: Forest fire 11: Hurricane 12: Tornado 13: Ice storm 14: Glossary and further information 15: Index

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