Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

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

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Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book format.What if you could be invisible or have super vision and hearing? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Heroes of Light and Sound tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. Momentum builds through each superhero story as we question everything and clearly explain the science behind their powers as they would exist in real-life.The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: How do our eyes and ears work? 1: Mr Invisible: Invisibility 1: Iris: Super Vision and X-Ray Vision 1: SuperSonic: Super Hearing 1: The Screaming Beam: Laser Eyes and Sonic Screams 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book formatWhat if you could fly or have super strength or super speed? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Fantastic Forces and Motion tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. Momentum builds through each superhero story as we question everything and clearly explain the science behind their powers as they would exist in real-life. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: What are Forces and Motion? 1: The Silver Swift: Flight 1: The Accelerator: Super Speed 1: The Time Twister: Time Manipulation 1: MegaMuscle: Super Strength 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by 20 of the world's most famous advocates for peace. Discover the lives of ten female and ten male peace-makers from throughout history and from around the world. This book is the perfect introduction to some of the most dramatic and world-changing lives of people who have made a huge impact through the advocation of peace. Stunning artwork brings to life ten male and ten female peacemakers from across history and from around the world.Clear, concise text presents their significant contribution to our world alongside the stand-out biographical information from their fascinating lives.Table of Contents 1: Peacemakers 2: Laozi 3: Nanye'hi/ Nancy Ward 4: Eruera Maihi Patuone 5: Henry Dunant 6: Leo Tolstoy 7: Bertha Von Suttner 8: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 9: Rosa Luxemburg 10: Harold Moody 11: Eleanor Roosevelt 12: Nelson Mandela 13: Kim Dae-Jung 14: Martin Luther King, Jr. 15: Shirin Ebadi 16: Mo Mowlam 17: Rigoberta Menchu 18: Leymah Gbowee 19: Joel Gustave Nana Ngongang 20: Malala Yousafzai 21: X Gonzalez 22: Glossary & Index

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Book SynopsisHoli - the festival of colour - is celebrated by Hindus worldwide and this book lets children discover how people around the globe celebrate this important festival and what it means to them, with age-appropriate language. The history, preparation and celebration of the festival are all visualised with beautiful photography, capturing the many ways in which this festival is marked. This approach offers children a visually arresting and diverse introduction to one of the most celebrated religious festivals.Ideal for leisure reads, use in the classroom and to support cross-curricular studies.Table of Contents 1: What is Hinduism? 2: Life as a Hindu 3: Happy Holi 4: The Legend of Holika and Prahlad 5: Little Holi/Holika Dahan 6: A Festival of Colour 7: Holi Mela 8: The End of the Day 9: Thinking About Holi 10: Make a Holi T-shirt

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Book SynopsisThis photographic biography for children aged 7-11 tells the story of Charles' life, from his birth at Buckingham Palace to his archaeology degree from Cambridge University, his work as a Naval Officer, his marriage to Diana Spencer and the birth of his two sons, his extensive charitable work with The Princes Trust, his marriage to Camilla, and his accession to the throne.Find out fascinating facts about the Royal Family, how Charles became king and the royal duties he will be undertaking in his new role.At the back of the book, there is a list of the Kings and Queens of England from 1066 to the current day, and Charles' family tree showing who is next in the line to the throne.

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Book SynopsisA fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of the seasons. Finding out about the four seasons has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say WOW ... it's science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 11: Lime.Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Changing Seasons 1: Spring 1: Your Turn: Make A Rain Gauge 1: Summer 1: Autumn 1: Winter 1: Your Turn: Make Frost 1: Animals 1: Your Turn: Build A Bug Hotel 1: Plants 1: Celebrations 1: Answers 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of electricity.Finding out about electricity has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say WOW ... it's science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 10: White.Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.Table of Contents 1: Using electricity 1: What is electricity? 1: Electricity in nature 1: Your turn: make static sparks 1: Circuits and currents 1: Switches 1: Batteries 1: Your turn: make a battery 1: Electricity and materials 1: Your turn: what conducts electricity? 1: Making electricity 1: Answers 1: Glossary and index

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Book SynopsisA fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of forces. Finding out about forces has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say WOW ... it's science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 10: White.Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.Table of Contents 1: What is a force? 1: Forces in action 1: Gravity 1: Friction 1: Your turn: rice friction trick 1: Air resistance 1: Water resistance 1: Your turn: streamlined shapes 1: Magnetic force 1: Magnetic poles 1: Your turn: magnetic model kite 1: Answers 1: Glossary and index

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Book SynopsisWho holds the record for driving the fastest on the Moon? And how far away is the Moon from Earth? What are the gas giants - and what about nebulae? Whether it shoots, glows, radiates or collides, Infomojis: Space is all about exploring the universe in a fun and engaging way. Core scientific areas of investigation are covered, such as the nuclear reaction that makes our Sun shine or how the Moon's gravity affects tides on Earth.The book features custom-made 'infomojis' (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young astronomer to the next evolution in infographics. Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.Table of Contents 1: The Solar System 1: The Sun 1: Earth and Moon 1: Getting into space 1: The inner planets 1: The outer planets 1: Minor planets, asteroids and comets 1: Types of star 1: The life of stars 1: Nebulae 1: The Milky Way 1: Types of galaxy 1: The Big Bang and other weird stuff 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDid you know about the Great Green Wall in Africa? Or the Atacama Desert, Oceania and the Grand Canyon? Well, where have you been! Whether it's busy, hot, cold or wet, Infomojis: Continents is all about exploring land and people in a fun and engaging way. Core areas of geographic investigation are covered, such as human populations, languages spoken, famous landmarks and indigenous species of each of Earth's seven continents,The book features custom-made 'infomojis' (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young geologist to the next evolution in infographics.Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.Table of Contents 1: The world's continents 1: North America, Central America and the Caribbean 1: The countries of North America 1: The countries of South America 1: Europe 1: The countries of Europe 1: Africa 1: The countries of Africa 1: Asia 1: The countries of Asia 1: Oceania 1: Antarctica 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDid you know about the new train that is part vacuum cleaner? Or hydrogen fuel cells, catamarans and pantographs? Well, where have you been! Whether it flies, floats, races or sails, Infomojis: Cars and Vehicles is all about exploring the world of transport in a fun and engaging way. Each book features custom-made 'infomojis' - presenting the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young engineer to the next evolution in infographics. Perfect for readers aged 8+.Table of Contents 1: GETTING ABOUT 1: THE WHEEL 1: ON YOUR BIKE! 1: CARS AND TRUCKS 1: TRAINS 1: BOATS AND SHIPS 1: PADDLES AND SAILS 1: SUBMARINES AND SUBMERSIBLES 1: INTO THE AIR 1: LIGHTER THAN AIR 1: PLANES 1: HELICOPTERS 1: THE FUTURE 1: GLOSSARY 1: INDEX

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Book SynopsisDid you know that the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was the largest ever? Or about tsunamis, cyclones and avalanches? Well, where have you been! Whether it rips, erupts, floods or crashes, Infomojis: Natural Disasters is all about exploring the dangers of our planet in a fun and engaging way. Each book features custom-made 'infomojis' - presenting the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young adventurer to the next evolution in infographics. Perfect for readers aged 8+.Table of Contents 1: What are natural disasters? 1: Earthquakes 1: Tsunamis 1: Volcanoes 1: Avalanches and landslides 1: Tropic cyclones 1: Thunderstorms and hailstones 1: Tornadoes 1: Blizzards 1: Floods 1: Droughts 1: Forest and bush fires 1: Disasters from space 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDid you know that Earth formed about 4.5 billion years ago? Or about earthquakes, ecosystems and the Goldilocks Zone? Well, where have you been?! Whether it smashes, erupts, evaporates or freezes, Infomojis: Planet Earth is all about exploring our planet in a fun and engaging way. Core scientific areas of investigation are covered, such as plate tectonics and the role rainforests play in life on Earth.The book features custom-made 'infomojis' (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young geologist to the next evolution in infographics. Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.Table of Contents 1: Formation of Earth 1: Earth's place in space 1: What's inside Earth? 1: Earth's changing face 1: A violent planet 1: Building mountains and valleys 1: Making rocks 1: Shaping rocks 1: the atmosphere 1: Winds and weather 1: The water cycle 1: Habitats 1: Climate chnage 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisCraft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create

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Book SynopsisCraft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create

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Book SynopsisWhen the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome!Inside Incredible Living Things find out how scientists classify living things, how living things cope with extremes, such as heat and cold and some truly impressive speedy creatures and deadly animals weapons. Uncover how senses help living things survive, the huge distances some animals migrate and which animals are the smartest, slowest, smallest or toughest.This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up.Extreme Science is a series of six book:Powerful ForcesAwesome Matter and MaterialsSpectacular Light and SoundPhenomenal PlantsMagnificent HabitatsIncredible Living ThingsTable of Contents 1: What is life? 1: Fastest on the planet 1: Slow and steady 1: Biggest living things 1: Smallest living things 1: Longest living 1: Living with cold 1: Living with heat 1: Living with extremes 1: Extreme travellers 1: Extreme eating 1: Extreme weapons 1: Extreme senses 1: Most intelligent 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our worldWhat is gravity and who discovered its laws? How does evolution work and how did Darwin work it out? Learn all about the advances in science that have expanded our understanding of Earth, our place in the living world and the workings of the Universe in STEM-gineers: Scholars of Science.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Seeking scientific knowledge 1: The theory of light 1: A universal force 1: The origin of species 1: Germ theory of disease 1: Explaining radiation 1: Inheritance and genetics 1: Light, space and time 1: An expanding Universe 1: The start of the Universe 1: The reshaping the Earth 1: The genetic code for life 1: The origin of cells 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our worldFrom the power points in our homes to the mobile phones in our pockets, every aspect of our lives involves ingenious inventions of incredible complexity. Learn all about the inventions and advances in technologies that have helped make our lives a lot easier and discover the inventors and great minds who brought us these new machines in STEM-gineers: Triumphs of Technology.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Technology rules the world 1: Creating a current 1: Capturing an image 1: Sending a messag 1: Lighting our homes 1: Talking on the line 1: Airwave broadcasting 1: Motion pictures 1: Turning on the TV 1: Sending safe signals 1: The World Wide Web 1: Mobile phone revolution 1: Finding our way 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the STEM-gineers that have shaped our world.Engineers through the ages have tamed the awesome forces of nature to build towering skyscrapers, dig deep tunnels, and hold back mighty rivers. Learn all about the amazing advances in engineering that have permitted us to build taller, stronger and deeper in STEM-gineers: Experts in Engineering.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: The engineering challenge 1: Great Pyramid of Giza 1: Laying down tracks 1: Warning lights 1: Boring a tunnel 1: Spreading the load 1: Towering giants 1: Linking the oceans 1: Building high in the sky 1: Holding back the flow 1: Power from the wind 1: Zero-gravity engineering 1: Get ready for take-off 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the shapes and patterns in nature to programming computers, maths is about a lot more than simple sums.It is the key to understanding the world around us. Learn all about the discoveries and advances made by histories most important mathmaticians, who have expanded our understanding of the laws of maths and the workings of the Universe in STEM-gineers: Masters of Maths.STEM-gineers is an exciting 4-book series, which focuses on particular engineering or scientific challenges. You will find out about the great minds behind every featured discovery or structure and learn through hands-on projects how these great minds overcame the scientific or engineering challenges of their time. From simple experiments, to observing and recording various aspects of the world around us, this series is the perfect introduction to the exhilarating world of STEM for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Mathematics all around us 1: Right-angled triangles 1: Shapes and space 1: Developing numbers 1: A never-ending number 1: The Fibonacci sequence 1: Pascal’s triangle 1: Drawing graphs 1: A calculating machine 1: Symmetrical shapes 1: Count like a computer 1: Making a decision 1: Fractal geometry 1: Glossary 1: Answers 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores what makes an animal a mammal - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of mammals in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at band 7: Turquoise.This book is part of the 'In the Animal Kingdom' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.Table of Contents 1: The animal kingdom 1: Mammals have hair or fur 1: Mammals are warm-blooded 1: Mammals give birth to live young 1: Mammals drink milk 1: Mammals care for their young 1: Mammals breathe air 1: Mammals walk on four legs, two legs or none 1: Some mammals are different 1: Mammals live everywhere 1: Glossary/Index

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a raft and an ice sculpture to painting with water and testing materials, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. Everything on Earth is made from different materials. We can see many materials outdoors, such as wood, metal and rock.But how do we tell them apart and how can we work out what they are best used for? This book tells you all you need to know about materials.This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.A perfect series for KS1 and KS2 Science.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores what makes an animal a reptile - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of reptiles in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at level 7: Turquoise.This book is part of the 'In the Animal Kingdom' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.Table of Contents 1: The animal kingdom 1: Reptiles have scaly skin 1: Reptiles have four legs, flippers or none 1: Reptiles are cold-blooded 1: Reptiles live on land and in water 1: Many reptiles eat other animals 1: Most reptiles lay eggs 1: Baby reptiles look like their parents 1: Reptiles use their senses 1: Reptiles of all kinds 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores what makes an animal a fish - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of fish in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple.This book is part of the 'In the Animal Kingdom' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.Table of Contents 1: The animal kingdom 1: All fish live in water 1: There are three main groups of fish 1: Fish have skeletons 1: Most fish have fins 1: Most fish have scales 1: Fish breathe underwater 1: Fish lay eggs 1: Fish find food in water 1: Fish are all shapes and sizes 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a paint trap to identify different animals' footprints to hunting for minibeasts or watching tadpoles turn into frogs, these activities are fantastically fascinating! This book tells you all you need to know about animals, from their habitats to what they eat. Find out about the animal kingdom and how animals are classified. Look closely at minibeasts and their homes. Learn about awesome insects and plant a butterfly habitats. Read about nocturnal animals and amazing amphibians. This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.Table of Contents 1: Animals everywhere; 2: Types of animals; 3: Make a paint trap; 4: Animals in the earth; 5: Bug hunting; 6: Awesome insects; 7: Plant a butterfly habitat; 8: Hard-to-spot animals; 9: Nocturnal animal spotting; 10: Amazing amphibians; 11: Tracking tadpoles; 12: In the air; 13: Name that song; 14: Glossary; 15: Find out more;

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a pond to going on a minibeast hunt, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. This book tells you all you need to know about habitats. Find out about food chains, amazing adaptations, classification keys, as well as habitats such as ponds, rock pools. Learn how to become a habitat hero!This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.Trade ReviewPerfect for forest schools and other outdoor classroom applications, this series is ideal to engage children with the outside world while at the same time supporting the KS2 science curriculum. From making a pond to going on a minibeast hunt, there are plenty of simple activities which use easily found inexpensive equipment. The hands-on ideas help children's learning about food chains, amazing adaptations, classification keys, as well as habitats such as ponds, rock pools in a far more memorable way than indoor-based learning. 'Spot it' ideas encourage observation and 'hands on' ideas are practical. The series features excellent colour photos to aid identification and these are well labelled for clarity. Also in the Outdoor Science series is Animals (Outdoor Science)which teaches children about the different types of animals and their habitats, with lots of hands-on activities and excellent graphics to give the book appeal. Good indexes enhance useability. Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning. * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: What are habitats?; 2: What lives where?; 3: Animal identification; 4: Food chains; 5: Habitat hunting; 6: What’s in the pond?; 7: Make a mini-pond; 8: Log life; 9: Minibeast hunt; 10: Rock pools; 11: Name that shell!; 12: In the grass; 13: Be a habitat hero;

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Book SynopsisTravel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games.Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that filled Olympia during the Olympic Festival. See how the competitors used to train and learn about each of the original events that took place, including chariot racing, wrestling, the discuss, javelin and boxing. Get the Olympic buzz from all the excitement of the hippodrome, Olympic ceremonies and celebrations, and learn about the importance of the Heraia - the competition for women organised by women.This book provides a brilliant and striking introduction to the Ancient Olympics for children aged 7+.Table of Contents 1: The Olympic Festival 2: A Legendary Beginning 3: The Glory of Zeus 4: The Olympic Site 5: Training 6: The Spectators and Judges 7: The First Race 8: Triastes 9: The Pentathlon 10: The Discus 11: The Long Jump 12: The Javelin 13: Wrestling 14: Boxing 15: The Pankration 16: Race in Armour 17: Chariot Races 18: Heralds and Trumpeters 19: The Women's Games 20: Hail the Champions 21: The Olympic Legacy 22: Further Information 23: Glossary 24: Index

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Book SynopsisThis humourous picture book helps children explore the big questions around what is right and wrong. Questions include: Do other people's feelings matter? Is doing wrong ever right? Is it ever okay to lie? Do my decisions matter?The book is part of the series, 'Big Questions, Big World' for children aged 7 plus. With lots of humourous illustrations and different scenarios to consider, the books help the reader to gain confidence in their own ideas and to think critically. They are a great introduction to philosophical thinking and encourage the reader to learn through challenging ideas. Titles in the series: How do I decide what is right? Why do we need rules? What makes me special? Why are we here?Table of Contents 1: What choices do I have? 1: What is right and wrong? 1: Why do we have laws? 1: Does everyone think the same? 1: Why do other people’s feelings matter? 1: How should I treat others? 1: Is doing wrong ever right? 1: Is it ever okay to lie? 1: Do two wrongs make a right? 1: Can I change my mind? 1: Do my decisions matter? 1: What does it mean to be brave? 1: How can I make the right decisions? 1: Glossary 1: What is philosophy? 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThe Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why it's important to protect the environment, what climate change and global warming is, and why we should cut pollution and recycle.Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.Table of Contents 1: Planet Earth 1: Making a Mess 1: Pollution 1: Global Warming 1: Too Much Stuff! 1: Forests Under Threat 1: A World of Waste 1: People Who Help 1: Reduce Waste 1: Reuse 1: Recycle 1: Use Less Power 1: Enjoy Our Planet! 1: Find Out More 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the science of the natural world - on your doorstep! Lakes and ponds are found at all corners of the planet, from deserts to rainforests. But, did you know, the lakes and ponds near you are also brimming with life? This book uncovers the science and wonders of life in the water.The Great Outdoors aims to get kids looking at nature on their doorstep. Instead of larger biomes, the series looks at places children are most likely to have access to, such as the local park, their back garden, or a beach. It encourages them to observe the wildlife and the ecosystems at work within these places, while taking in broader concepts. Each volume contains a minimum of 6 activities, which vary from observation to crafts, suitable for ages 7+.Table of Contents 1: What are lakes and ponds? 2: The water cycle 3: Ecosystems 4: Freshwater minibeasts 5: Freshwater fish 6: Amphibians 7: Water birds 8: More about ducks 9: Mammals and reptiles 10: Growing in the water 11: Growing by the water 12: The food chain 13: Protecting lakes and ponds 14: Quiz 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world of science through easy-to-follow experimentsWhat is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the right way around? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigate Electricity.This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves.Table of Contents 1: What is electricity? 2: How do we get electricity? 3: Packets of power 4: Right way, wrong way 5: Going around in circles 6: Will it work? 7: On and off 8: Test your skill 9: Flowing along 10: Brighten up! 11: Wild electricity 12: Useful words 13: Index

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Book SynopsisExploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way

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Book SynopsisDid you know that fossilised dinosaur poo can reveal all sorts of interesting information about a dinosaurs diet and eating habits? Explore the world of bones and fossils in Dinosaurs Bones and Fossils. Learn about their special features, how much they ate and when they lived... You'll find out all kinds of fascinating facts about these fierce and violent beasts. The Dinosaur Infosaurus series presents to you pre-historic beasts in all their terrifying glory, with realistic artwork alongside digestible chunks of information presented as infographics. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Table of Contents 1: THE WORLD OF THE DINOSAURS 1: BONE FOSSILS 1: TRACE FOSSILS 1: DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD 1: IGUANODON 1: ANKYLOSAURUS 1: STEGOSAURUS 1: TRICERATOPS 1: DIPLODOCUS 1: VELOCIRAPTOR 1: TYRANNOSAURUS REX 1: SPINOSAURUS 1: DINOSAUR DETECTIVES 1: GLOSSARY AND FURTHER INFORMATION 1: INDEX

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

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why don't your eyeballs fall out? Why is blood red? And what exactly is a bellybutton for? A Question of Science: Human Body answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can't penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about soundTable of Contents 1: How do our bodies work? 2: Why can’t people fly? 3: Can your eyeballs fall out? 4: Why is blood red? 5: Why do germs make you ill? 6: Why do I have to eat sprouts? 7: What are hiccups? 8: What is poo made of? 9: How fast can a human go? 10: Why do children’s teeth fall out? 11: Where do you keep your memories? 12: What are bellybuttons for? 13: Quick fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisBe inspired to keep fit with Get Active!Learn an array of different dance styles with Get Active!: Dance. From hip-hop to tap, ballet to jazz, this book has useful photos, step-by-step guides and technical tips to help you perfect a whole host of moves.When your favourite thing to do is be physically active, it's easy to have fun and be fit. Readers will dive into swimming, bend over backwards for gymnastics, find peace with yoga and more, through fun, informational content about many popular activities. Step-by-step instructions will help readers learn all the right moves, and even teach them how to pursue a career in their hobby! Colourful photographs will draw future ice-skaters, dancers, and martial artists into the fascinating world of their sport - and encourage them to keep practising.This series inspires a healthy lifestyle through fun, varied types of exercise, and is a perfect tool for children aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Why Dance? 2: Dance Warm-Ups 3: All About Hip-Hop 4: Ballet Basics 5: Introducing Jazz 6: Try Tap 7: Contemporary 8: Glossary 9: For More Information 10: Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Overcoming great obstacles, Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty. Her remarkable story of courage and determination shows how just one person can change the world.The story shows children how desertification works: how land is eroded and degraded when trees aren't there to hold the soil in place so it's not taken away by winds and heavy rain. It explains how all living things are dependent on each other and if trees are taken away, then you not only lessen the fertility of the soil, but you lose the animals that live there and then the animals that rely on those animals for food and so on.As well as explaining important green issues, the book also talks about Wangari's fight for human rights and shows how important it is to stand up for what you believe.The gripping narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, hooks readers from the start. Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from around the World, vividly evoke Wangari's amazing life story.The consultant, Dr Jane Irungu, grew up in Kenya, but is now a Professor at the University of Oklahoma. She was inspired by Wangari when she was growing up and went on to get a PhD just as Wangari did. 'Carpentier's saturated geometric illustrations emphasize the bold impact of Maathai's actions', Publishers Weekly, May 2021

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Book SynopsisA fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why can't penguins fly? Do spiders have a heart? And just how do cockroaches survive without a head? A Question of Science: Animals answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why don't your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human bodyWhy doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about soundPerfect reading for curious children aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: What are animals? 2: Do spiders have a heart? 3: How can a snake swallow an antelope? 4: Which animals eat people? 5: Why don’t cats lay eggs? 6: Why don’t caterpillars look like their parents? 7: Why can’t animals talk to us? 8: Which is the cleverest animal? 9: How do chameleons change colour? 10: What are camels’ humps made of? 11: How can a cockroach live without its head? 12: What happened to the dinosaurs? 13: Quick fire questions 14: Glossary / Further reading 15: Index

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Book SynopsisBe inspired to keep fit with Get Active!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the best disguised animals on the planet!Some animals disguise themselves to look like plants or rocks. Others disappear from view altogether as they blend in to their habitats. How do they do this?In Animals in Disguise, learn how animals hide in plain sight and why. From avoiding predators and protecting themselves to ambushing or sneaking up on prey, each featured animal has an astonishing skill for keeping out of sight.With different creatures from around the world, organised by classification, this book encourages the reader to seek out each creature hiding in plain sight in the full-page photograph. Younger children will enjoy looking at the photos to spot the camouflaged animals. To help find them, a second picture shows the animal clearly and all is revealed at the end of the book.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Survival skills 1: Predator and prey 1: Mammals 1: African lion 1: Mountain hare 1: Snow leopard 1: Bighorn sheep 1: Springbok 1: Brown-throated 1: three-toed sloth 1: Yellow-footed rock wallaby 1: Birds 1: Great potoo 1: Eurasian bittern 1: Egyptian nightjar 1: Kakapo 1: Eurasian golden plover 1: Eurasian eagle owl 1: Rock ptarmigan 1: Reptiles and Amphibians 1: Mossy leaf-tailed gecko 1: Leaf-nosed twig snake 1: Flap-necked chameleon 1: Mossy frog 1: Japanese giant salamander 1: Malagasy ground boa 1: Galapágos marine iguana 1: Fish 1: Crocodilefish 1: Pygmy seahorse 1: Sargassum fish 1: Leopard flounder 1: Tassled wobbegong shark 1: Leafy seadragon 1: Reef stonefish 1: Insects and spiders 1: Brimstone butterfly 1: Stone grasshopper 1: Tree trunk spider 1: Tropical katydid 1: Goldenrod crab spider 1: Lappet moth 1: Moss mimic stick insect 1: Animals revealed 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisEverything you could possibly want to know about animal tongues!

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Book SynopsisThis book has everything you could possibly want to know about animal tongues.Most animals have one, but that's where the similarities end! Snakes smell with theirs, penguins use them to hang on to slippery fish, dogs use theirs to keep cool and giraffes twirl them around leaves to pluck them from the highest branches. The variety of ways in which animals use their tongues is truly staggering and this fantastic book has got all the facts on animal tongues, licked! Amazing photographs illustrate the tongues of the animal kingdom and all the extraordinary ways they have evolved to help their owner live in harmony with the living world.You didn't know you needed a book on animal tongues - but you'll soon be wondering why you didn't get one sooner! This is a really cool way to take a sideways look at the animal kingdom.For readers aged 8. Perfect for kids studying natural history and animal body adaptations at key stage 2.Also available in this series: Animal Tails.Table of Contents 1: A world of tongues 1: Tongues for drinking 1: Long, thin tongues 1: Tongues for striking 1: Tongues for probing 1: Tongues for fishing 1: Tongues for filtering 1: Deadly tongues 1: Tongues that pull 1: Tongues that grip 1: Tongues for tasting 1: Tongues for finding prey 1: Tongues for cleaning 1: Tongues for grooming 1: Terrifying tongues 1: Cooling tongues 1: Tongues for speaking 1: Tongues for communicating 1: Fast, heavy and tongues tongues 1: Even longer tongues! 1: Weird tongues 1: Activities to try 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisInviting all who dare to wonder - come navigate the spectacular treasures of the night sky with bestselling and award-winning Professor Raman Prinja's inspiring look into our galaxy and beyond, published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.Encourage your kids to reach for the stars with this inspiring exploration of the night sky. Anyone with a view of the sky and a curious mind can be the next great Universe explorer!Wonders of the Night Sky invites children all over the world to look up - just as curious people before them have done for millennia - and to know why each wonder appears before their eyes. This beautiful book connects readers to the many parts of our Universe visible to the naked eye against the sky, explodes them on the page, then provides inspiring connections to the science behind the stellar backdrop. Professor Raman Prinja is the multi-award-winning Head of Department for Physics and Astronomy at University College London and a celebrated children's author. Professor Prinja pens this definitive look at the wonders above us, following on from the enormous success of his book Planetarium. Illustrator Jan Bielecki's striking depiction of each natural marvel will draw in readers to a lifetime of astronomical wonder. Astronomy starts with just looking up!If you like this, you'll also love the follow-up book, The Future of the Universe. Take what you've learned about the Universe and rocket trillions of years ahead in time to find out some amazing changes to come...Table of Contents 1: FOREWORD 2: Preparing for the night sky 3: EXPLORING STARS: 1: Variety of stars 2: Constellations of the northern hemisphere 3: Orion close-up 4: Constellations of the southern hemisphere 5: Carina close-up 6: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Life cycles of stars 4: EXPLORING PLANETS: 1: Spotting the planets 2: Planet highlights 3: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Solar system tour 5: EXPLORING THE MOON: 1: Phases of the Moon 2: Surface of the Moon 3: Moon landing sites 4: Eclipse of the Moon 5: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Origins and features of the Moon 6: EXPLORING ROCKY LEFTOVERS: 1: Meteor showers 2: Asteroids 3: Comets 4: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Comet origins 7: EXPLORING AURORAE: 1: Northern and Southern Lights 2: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: The Sun–Earth connection 8: EXPLORING HUMAN-MADE WONDERS: 1: Satellite hunting 2: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Space junk 9: EXPLORING GALAXIES: 1: The Milky Way 2: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Our home galaxy 3: Andromeda and the Magellanic Clouds 4: ASTRONOMY CATCH-UP: Main galaxy types 10: ACTIVITIES: 1: Sun, Earth and Moon orrery 2: Making craters on the Moon 11: GLOSSARY 12: FIND OUT MORE 13: INDEX

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Book SynopsisAre you vegan-curious? Vegan Do It! offers a sensible, achievable guide for any young person who is interested in adopting a vegan lifestyle.The popularity of veganism is growing fast, with millions of new people discovering a plant-based lifestyle every year. Vegan Do It! aims to support young people who are curious about trying veganism for themselves with clear, helpful information, advice and support. It explores the ethical issues that convince many to try veganism and outlines how a vegan lifestyle can benefit your health and the environment. Sensible advice features throughout, such as meal planners, how and where to source vegan products, cafes and restaurants chains that serve vegan food, while a selection of healthy, achievable recipes aim to support aspiring vegans in their daily life.Written by vegan writer and journalist, Charlotte Willis, Vegan Do It! is the perfect resource for readers aged 12 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a vegan? 2: The history of veganism 3: Modern veganism 4: Vegan for health 5: Vegan for the planet 6: Vegan for the animals 7: Prepare 8: Day by day 9: Staying vegan 10: Living in a non-vegan house 11: Eating plants 12: Nutrition 101 13: Anything they can eat, you can eat vegan 14: Ethical beauty 15: Sustainable fashion 16: Parties and being social 17: Family meals and special occasions 18: Vegan recipes 19: FAQs 20: Myth-busting 21: Vegan ingredients 22: Glossary 23: Find out more 24: Index

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Book SynopsisGet up close to the biggest, smallest and most amazing animal bones on the planet! "...with plenty of surprising facts to learn, it's an excellent book for returning to again and again - for children and adults." BBC Wildlife magazine, November 2020From giraffes and dinosaurs to owls and crocodiles, find out what makes every skeleton unique. How is a human skeleton different from an animal one? What are bones made from? Look inside human and animal bodies to see the shape of different bones and discover how they have evolved in different ways to help each animal survive, from a bird's light bones full of air spaces to help them fly to crocodile bones growing just under the skin that act as armour. Paleontologists who study animal fossils can sometimes determine a species from as little as just one bone! All the facts have been checked by experts from the Natural History Museum, London. Fascinating fact panels give extra information about bones uses or record-breaking figures about size or strength. Become a bone detective and discover many surprising things that bones can tell us.Table of Contents 1: What are bones?; 2: Animal skeletons; 3: Raccoon; 4: Giraffe; 5: Bat; 6: Elephant; 7: Gibbon; 8: Human; 9: Blue whale; 10: Albatross; 11: Barn owl; 12: Cassowary; 13: Nile crocodile; 14: Green sea turtle; 15: King cobra; 16: Brachiosaurus; 17: Common frog; 18: Giant salamander; 19: Longnose butterflyfish; 20: Hammerhead shark; 21: Bones left behind; 22: Glossary; 23: Further information; 24: Index;

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