Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisA first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about materials, whether they're solid, liquid or gassy. Discover how we make and change materials and the many ways in which we use and reuse them.Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.Other titles in the series:Quick Fix Science: AnimalsQuick Fix Science: Human BodyQuick Fix Science: LightQuick Fix Science: PlantsQuick Fix Science: Forces and MagnetsQuick Fix Science: MaterialsTable of Contents 1: What are materials? 2: Materials words 3: Solid materials 4: Materials from the Earth 5: Case study: from rock to pyramid 6: Materials that grow 7: Case study: from tree to treehouse 8: Liquid materials 9: Gassy materials 10: Changing materials 11: Materials we make 12: Case study: from sand to screen 13: Reusing and recycling 14: Glossary 15: Answers 16: Finding out more 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about materials, whether they're solid, liquid or gassy. Discover how we make and change materials and the many ways in which we use and reuse them.The mix of photos and artwork brings the topics to life.Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.Other titles in the series:Quick Fix Science: AnimalsQuick Fix Science: Human BodyQuick Fix Science: LightQuick Fix Science: PlantsQuick Fix Science: Forces and MagnetsQuick Fix Science: MaterialsTable of Contents 1: What are materials? 2: Materials words 3: Solid materials 4: Materials from the Earth 5: Case study: from rock to pyramid 6: Materials that grow 7: Case study: from tree to treehouse 8: Liquid materials 9: Gassy materials 10: Changing materials 11: Materials we make 12: Case study: from sand to screen 13: Reusing and recycling 14: Glossary 15: Answers 16: Finding out more 17: Index

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Book SynopsisAn engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans.By building ever smarter robots we can equip them with the ability to work better by themselves and perform varied and complex tasks. Super-smart robots can work for 2,000,000 hours, without human supervision, make 21,000,000,000,000 calculations per second and reach a top speed of 282.42 kilometres an hour among other stupendous things.Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart RobotsTable of Contents 1: Super-smart solutions 1: Independent intelligence 1: Social bots 1: Getting emotional 1: Personal assistants 1: Driverless vehicles 1: Problem solvers 1: Robots like us 1: Games robots play 1: Back to school 1: Machine learning 1: Almost human? 1: A smart future? 1: Quiz 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the intricate workings of the natural world!Understand how nature has shaped the world, through fun illustrated flowcharts that demonstrate STEM processes and consequences.What happens when a volcano erupts, a crocodile attacks or when the Sun goes out? Actions in the natural world can have a dramatic effect on the whole planet.Nature at Work explores the relationships between things in the natural would, the actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From tiny incidents to giant events, discover how cause and effect work in the natural world and beyond. This bumper book is perfect for curious kids aged 9+Other title:Humans at Work 9781526316424Table of Contents 1: Cause and Effect 2: The Big Bang 3: Volcanic Eruption! 4: Birth of an Island 5: Earthquake! 6: Tsunami! 7: Flash Flood! 8: Avalanche! 9: Hurricane! 10: Wildfire! 11: When the Sea Eats the Land 12: Water Pressure! 13: Watch Out! Crocodiles About 14: The Tentacled Terror! 15: The Snake the Stuffs Itself 16: The Dragon’s Bite 17: Salmon Spawners 18: Piranha Danger! 19: Ant Antics 20: The Crazy-ant Menace! 21: Moth Love Potion 22: The Cat with a Sore Paw 23: The Lonely Rhinos 24: Orangutan Orphans 25: Soaked! 26: Look out Below! 27: The Fight for Life 28: When the Sun Goes Out 29: Glossary 30: Find Out More 31: Index

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Book SynopsisSay goodbye to boring biology with this fast-fact-packed tour of the world of plants. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Plants explores the oddest, weirdest and most interesting facts about and features of plants in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Plants takes a look at plant parts - such as leaves and flowers - and their functions. It looks at the ingenious ways plants pollinate, grow and defend themselves, and how some even eat animals to survive. There is also a fun activity all about revealing the colours of leaves for budding STEMsters to try out, too.The Stupendous and Tremendous Science series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with science. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular SpaceTable of Contents 1: Precious plants 1: Daring to be different 1: Get to the root of it 1: Leave it! 1: Fierce flowers 1: Powerful pollination 1: Weird Fruit 1: Strange seeds 1: Killer plants 1: Don't eat me! 1: Funky feeders 1: Oddly useful 1: Astonishing activity: Colourful leaves 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisEnter the world of robots with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things robot-related. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Robots explores the most incredible, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of robot in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Robots takes a look at all sorts of robot: some work in space, some work for the military and some may even work inside the human body! The book covers all kinds of robot essentials, such as inputs and outputs and how robots 'think' and 'learn'. There is also a fun activity to build a bug bot for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Clever and Crafty ComputersMega and Mighty MachinesRemarkable and Roving RobotsTerrific and Trailblazing TransportAlso available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular SpaceTable of Contents 1: Robot takeover! 1: Body and mind 1: Input and output 1: Robot senses 1: Hard at work 1: Risky business 1: Smart bots 1: Space explorers 1: Good company 1: Almost human 1: Robot problems 1: The big questions 1: Astonishing activity: Build a bug bot 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the clever world of computers with this fast-fact-packed exploration of micro-chipped marvels. It''s the perfect way for children aged 9+ to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Computers explores the most interesting, amazing and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of computer in bite-sized chunks of text so readers won''t be overwhelmed with information.. Funny illustrations and photos will hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Computers takes a look at the early invention of computers, hardware and software, the Internet and the World Wide Web, games and virtual reality. There is also a fun activity to try out unplugged artificial intelligence coding skills for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who are fascinated by how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Clever and Crafty ComputersMega and Mighty MachinesRemarkable and Roving RobotsTerrific and Trailblazing TransportAlso available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular Space

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Book SynopsisSay hello to the marvels of machinery with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things mechanical. It''s the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Machines explores the most interesting, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of machine in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won''t be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Machines takes a look at the six simples machines, including wheels, levers and inclined planes as well as more complex machines, such as pulleys, springs and hydraulics. There is also a fun activity to build a marshmallow-flinging catapult for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply hav

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Book SynopsisEnter the world of robots with this fast-fact-packed exploration of all things robot-related. It''s the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Robots explores the most incredible, weird and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of robot in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won''t be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Robots takes a look at all sorts of robot: some work in space, some work for the military and some may even work inside the human body! The book covers all kinds of robot essentials, such as inputs and outputs and how robots ''think'' and ''learn''. There is also a fun activity to build a bug bot for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the jet-set world of transport with this fast-fact-packed exploration of ways to travel. It''s the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book.Transport explores the most interesting, incredible and awe-inspiring facts about all kinds of transport in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won''t be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics.Transport takes a look at the early forms of transport and the invention of the wheel, bicycles, trains, planes, cars, rockets and more! There is also a fun activity to design your own machine of the future for budding STEMsters to try out!The Stupendous and Tremendous Technology series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with how things work. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way.Title in the series:Clever and Crafty ComputersMega and Mighty MachinesRemarkable and Roving RobotsTerrific and Trailblazing TransportAlso available is Stupendous and Tremendous Science:Ecstatic and Excellent EnergyHappy and Healthy Human BodyPowerful and Pongy PlantsSoaring and Spectacular Space

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Book SynopsisAn engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans.Fearsome robots are sometimes shown in sci-fi movies attacking Earth, but in real life, robots are actually helping to save the planet. Among other amazing feats, eco-robots can plant 10 trees every 15 minutes, collect 500kg of marine waste in 10 hours and blast 9,400 litres of water per minute to fight fires. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these eco-robots and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned.Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart RobotsTable of Contents 1: Eco-robots 2: Round the world robots 3: Robo-farmers 4: Robots in the wild 5: TO the rescue 6: Clean and fresh 7: Sea-savers 8: Fire-fighters 9: Spotting hazards 10: Reef robots 11: Eco-power 12: Borrowing from nature 13: Super-small solutions 14: Quiz 15: Glossary and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisAn engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how robot helpers move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans.Fearsome robots are sometimes shown in sci-fi movies attacking Earth, but in real life, robots are actually helping to save the planet. Service robots are put to work helping people in all sorts of locations, from hospitals and care homes to factories and restaurants. Among other amazing feats, robot helpers can produce one complete motor car every 30 seconds, prepare 300 pizzas an hour and reply to questions in 15 languages. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these robot helpers and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned.Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart RobotsTable of Contents 1: Robot helpers 2: Industrial robots 3: Home help 4: RoboChefs 5: Robot arms 6: Medical robots 7: Pickers and packers 8: Let them entertain you 9: Rehab robots 10: At your service 11: Sports bots 12: Carebots 13: Your robotic future 14: Quiz 15: Glossary and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the intricate workings and consequences of human actions!Understand how humans have shaped the world, their actions and reactions, through fun illustrated flowcharts that demonstrate STEM processes and consequences. What happens when an astronaut needs to wee, when a bridge collapses or when too many trees get chopped down? The actions humans take can have a dramatic effect on ourselves and the world around us.Humans at Work explores the relationships between people and things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don't go according to plan. From tiny incidents to giant events, discover how cause and effect work in the human world and beyond. This bumper book is perfect for curious kids aged 9+Other title:Nature at Work 9781526315953Table of Contents 1: Cause and Effect 2: Growing Up and Growing Old 3: Running Late 4: Breaking Bones 5: Fuelling Up 6: Waste into Wee 7: Having a Week in Zero-G 8: Space Life 9: Lost in Space! 10: Mission to the Moon! 11: Plane Panic! 12: Train Off Track! 13: Car Trouble 14: Road to Danger 15: Bridge Blow 16: Tunnel Trouble! 17: Concrete Catastrophe 18: Shaking Skyscrapers 19: Roller Coaster on Hold 20: The Breaker Point 21: 3D Drama 22: Paper Mashup 23: Polar Peril 24: On the Hunt 25: First Contact 26: Forest Gold 27: Slash and Burn 28: Overheating Earth 29: Glossary 30: Finding out more 31: Index

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE ASE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 (THE ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION)Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real scientists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good scientist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real scientists look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top scientists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Science or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: Are you curious? 1: Collect data 1: Marie Curie: Element finder 1: The scientific method 1: Ask a question 1: Try a hypothesis 1: Test it out 1: Galileo Galilei: Astronomer 1: Dig into the data 1: Mistakes are OK! 1: Make a model 1: Star seekers 1: Debra Fischer: Planet hunter 1: Fossil Finders 1: Weather wizards 1: Learn about life 1: That lightbulb moment 1: Garrett Morgan: Inventor 1: Mending minds 1: Super scientists 1: Change the world 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisExperience the explosive and colourful future of the cosmos, zooming trillions of years ahead in time with Professor Raman Prinja, published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.The Future of the Universe starts the future clock NOW and rockets readers along a forward time line to discover what scientists predict will happen to the Universe, including a shiny new ring on Mars, Earth''s axis flip and a dramatic galaxy crash!This is the first book of its kind for this age - putting all the future events into one place along a clear timeline for readers 9 and up, from the return of famous comets in a few decades, to the dark end of the Universe a nonillion years from now.Professor Raman Prinja is the international, multi-award-winning Head of Department for Physics and Astronomy at University College London and a celebrated children''s author of many books, including Planetarium and Wonders of the Night Sky.<

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real engineers look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good engineer great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding engineering practice. By uncovering the way that real engineers look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top engineers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying engineering or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: What is an engineer? 1: Find a problem 1: State the problem 1: Charles Kuen Kao: Fibre-optic pioneer 1: Imagine a solution 1: Brainstorm 1: Don't be scared 1: Break it down 1: Margaret Knight: Prolific inventor 1: Choose the best solution 1: Draw your project 1: Nikola Tesla: Electric power trailblazer 1: Plan your project 1: Build your project 1: Don't be discouraged 1: Review your project 1: Emily Roebling: Bridge builder 1: Improve your project 1: Upcycle 1: Awesome engineers 1: You can do it! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real engineers look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good engineer great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding engineering practice. By uncovering the way that real engineers look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top engineers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying engineering or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: What is an engineer? 1: Find a problem 1: State the problem 1: Charles Kuen Kao: Fibre-optic pioneer 1: Imagine a solution 1: Brainstorm 1: Don't be scared 1: Break it down 1: Margaret Knight: Prolific inventor 1: Choose the best solution 1: Draw your project 1: Nikola Tesla: Electric power trailblazer 1: Plan your project 1: Build your project 1: Don't be discouraged 1: Review your project 1: Emily Roebling: Bridge builder 1: Improve your project 1: Upcycle 1: Awesome engineers 1: You can do it! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking. By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: What is art? 1: Use your eyes 1: Find the beauty 1: Rembrandt van Rijn: Dutch artist 1: Connect and combine 1: Reuse old materials 1: Learn from great artists 1: Frida Kahlo: Mexican artist 1: Plan carefully 1: Practise regularly 1: Experiment 1: Make mistakes 1: Review your work 1: Wu Guanzhong: Chinese artist 1: Ask for help 1: Work with others 1: Give and receive feedback 1: Georgia O'Keeffe: American artist 1: Set yourself goals 1: Challenge yourself 1: Don't expect perfection 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real mathematicians look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good mathematician great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding mathematic practice. By uncovering the way that real mathematicians look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top mathematicians, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Maths or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: What do mathematicians do? 1: Be logical 1: Find the proof 1: Archimedes: Mathematician and inventor 1: Solve problems 1: Think visually 1: Investigate numbers 1: Emmy Noether: Overcoming prejudice 1: Try working backwards 1: Mistakes are okay! 1: Look for patterns 1: Terry Tao: The great collaborator 1: Play games 1: Work systematically 1: Find the general rule 1: Be resilient 1: Sofya Kovalevskaya: Trailblazer 1: Put in the practice 1: Think about chance 1: Work together 1: Maths is everywhere 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronaut great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real astronauts and space scientists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top space pioneers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Space or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: Travelling to space 1: be healthy and fit 1: Know how things work 1: Neil Armstrong: First on the Moon 1: Make good decisions 1: Improvise to survive 1: Change your perspective 1: Yi So-yeon: First South Korean in space 1: Floating free 1: Prepare to be lonely 1: Communicate 1: Mae Jemison: Astronaut, doctor and engineer 1: Train for a spacewalk 1: Be curious and observant 1: Develop your piloting skills 1: Chris Hadfield: The singing astronaut 1: Be a team player 1: Fly to the Moon 1: Mission to Mars 1: Navigating in space 1: Living in space 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the human body in glorious technicolour!With eye-grabbing diagrams and amazing facts, The Bright Body Book takes a vibrant look at the body's many systems: how they work and what role they each play in keeping us alive.This colourful and fact-packed bumper book provides an accessible look at the human body through bright and bold graphics. With page-filling diagrams, a colour-blocking approach, and simple text and captions, The Bright Body Book presents the incredible scale and complexity of the human body in small, digestible chunks. As well as this, surprising statistics and close-up photos allow children ages 9+ to gain a deeper insight into the wonders of our bright and bold bodies.This definitive resource is your one-stop shop and includes a look at the following areas of the body:The brain and nervous systemThe digestive systemThe heart, lungs and bloodThe reproductive systemThe sensesThe skeleton and musclesTable of Contents 1: Your bright body 2: The skeleton and muscles 3: The skeleton 4: Growing bones 5: Inside bones 6: The skull and ribs 7: The spine 8: Joints 9: Bone breaks and diseases 10: Tendons and ligaments 11: The muscular system 12: Types of muscle 13: Muscles and movement 14: Facial muscles 15: Sprains and strains 16: The heart, lungs and blood 17: Around the body 18: The airways 19: The lungs 20: Inhale/exhale 21: Gas exchange 22: Sneezing and coughing 23: Respiratory illnesses 24: The heart 25: A healthy heart 26: Blood 27: Blood vessels 28: Blood groups 29: The immune system 30: The brain and nervous system 31: The brain 32: Neurones 33: Nerves 34: The spinal cord and nerves 35: Receptors 36: Seeing and hearing 37: Effectors 38: The limbic system 39: Unconscious actions 40: Memory 41: Conditions 42: The senses 43: The five senses 44: Sight 45: Looking around 46: Hearing 47: Different sounds 48: Taste 49: Smell 50: Touch 51: Sensing pain 52: Position and balance 53: Reacting to senses 54: Internal senses 55: Problems with senses 56: The digestive system 57: Your digestive system 58: The mouth 59: The oesophagus 60: The stomach 61: Vomiting 62: The liver and pancreas 63: The small intestine 64: The large intestine 65: Faeces 66: The urinary system 67: Digestive issues 68: Types of food 69: Vitamins and minerals 70: The reproductive system 71: Reproduction 72: Female reproductive organs 73: Male reproductive organs 74: Hormones and reproduction 75: Female puberty 76: The menstrual cycle 77: Male puberty 78: Creating sperm 79: Sexual reproduction and inheritance 80: Fertilisation 81: Pregnancy 82: Multiple births 83: Infertility

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best cat owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, cats can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains and natural behaviours? The right home setup not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that cats are very sensitive and can be easily scared? Being afraid isn't good for their mental health, so these popular felines need safe spaces that they can hide in when they need to . Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Home comforts 1: Best of friends 1: Cat cuddles 1: Feeding time! 1: Play time! 1: Body language 1: Stress busters 1: Cat chat 1: Call of the wild 1: Scaredy cats 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of science. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Great for readers aged 9+Other titles in the series:Wise Words: 100 Technology Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Engineering Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Art Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Maths Words ExplainedTable of Contents 1: The world of science 2: Measuring and units 3: Observing 4: Making waves 5: Atoms 6: States of matter 7: Changing states 8: Elements and compounds 9: Mixtures 10: Energy 11: Forces 12: Electricity 13: Stargazing 14: Earth science 15: The atmosphere 16: Water cycle 17: Evolution 18: Food webs 19: Cells 20: Human body systems 21: Nerve signals 22: Diseases 23: Index

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Book SynopsisMaking science fun by applying core science learning to high interest hobbies.Have fun with science by trying these exciting, surprising experiments. Beautiful illustrations by Annie Wilkinson show how to master the science and skills with clear step-by-step instructions and easily accessible materials. Encourages readers to free their imagination to ask questions, find their own solutions and create dazzling results as a team.In Fun Science Experiments with Cookery, learn about the science behind baking, fizzing and mixing. Turn a flowing liquid into a crunchy solid. Create chemical reactions to transform your ingredients. Feed friendly bacteria! Add your own twist to all the experiments, then decorate your delicious creations.Suitable for readers 7 and up. Title in the series:Experiments with ArtExperiments with PlantsExperiments with MusicExperiments with CookeryTable of Contents 1: Give cookery science a go! 1: Sugar crystal lollipops 1: Colour-changing noodles 1: Fizzy lemonade 1: Sourdough bread 1: Invisible ink wraps 1: Jiggling jelly 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMaking science fun by applying core science learning to high interest hobbies.Have fun with science by trying these exciting, surprising experiments. Beautiful illustrations by Annie Wilkinson show how to master the science and skills with clear step-by-step instructions and easily accessible materials. Encourages readers to free their imagination to ask questions, find their own solutions and create dazzling results as a team.In Fun Science Experiments with Art, learn about the science behind mixing, splattering and squeezing. Find out about colour by separating inks and spinning paints! Discover more about solids and liquids. Work out how gravity creates art. Add your own twist to all the experiments, then display your stunning creations.Suitable for readers 7 and up. Title in the series:Experiments with ArtExperiments with PlantsExperiments with MusicExperiments with CookeryTable of Contents 1: Give art science a go! 1: Chromatography butterflies 1: Spinning splatters 1: Rainbow oobleck 1: Marbled paper 1: Pendulum painting 1: Colourful copters 1: Glossary 1: Further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best dog owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, dogs can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment and plenty of excercise to stimulate their brains and natural behaviours? The right home setup not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that dogs are very sensitive and a confident dog likes to know where their place is in the family 'pack'? These popular canines need love and attention for good mental health.Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Home sweet home 1: Creature comforts 1: Feeding time! 1: Out and about 1: Lessons for life 1: Best friends 1: Let's get moving! 1: Barks, growls, woofs and howls 1: Sighs, groans, yawns and moans 1: Body talk 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best rabbit owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, rabbits need to have fun. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains? The right enclosure not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that rabbits need other rabbits? These popular pets get lonely when they live alone - which isn't good for their mental health. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Home sweet home 1: Favourite food 1: Handle with care 1: Gentle grooming 1: Gnawing gnashers 1: Busy body, happy bunny 1: Train your brainy bunny 1: Safety first 1: Bunny behaviour 1: Are my rabbits ill? 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best hamster owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, hamsters can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains? The right enclosure not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that hamsters are more active at night? These popular rodents can get stressed if they are woken up during in the day - which isn't good for their mental health. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Dwarf hamster duos 1: Home sweet home 1: Peace and quiet 1: Nourishing nibbles 1: Handle with care 1: Gnawing gnashers 1: Keeping clean 1: Happy hamster toys 1: Safety first 1: Is my hamster ill? 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the big ideas in conservation that have transformed the world around usFrom the first national parks, through ambitious schemes such as tackling the ozone hole, and recent global movements such as the school strikes for climate, humans have made huge progress in their plans to protect the natural world. The Greatest Ideas in Conservation takes you on a journey through the most influential environmental ideas and inventions of the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and approaches that have helped to heal our planet.From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live.Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers.Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit.Contents:National parks Clean Air Act DDT ban Earth Day Project Tiger Ozone hole Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Ocean Cleanup Desert Sunlight Solar Farm The Paris AgreementSchool strike for climate Biodegradable plasticTable of Contents 1: Conservation 2: National parks 3: Clean Air Act 4: DDT ban 5: Earth Day 6: Project Tiger 7: Ozone hole 8: Svalbard Global Seed Vault 9: The Ocean Cleanup 10: Desert Sunlight Solar Farm 11: The Paris Agreement 12: School strike for climate 13: Biodegradable plastic

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Book SynopsisDiscover the big ideas in entertainment that have transformed the world around usFrom the first colour films, through exciting new toys such as LEGO and video consoles, to revolutionary virtual reality experiences, the twentieth and twenty-first centuries saw many pioneering forms of entertainment. The GreatestIdeas in Entertainment takes you on a journey through the most in influential forms of entertainment over the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and machines that have helped us have fun!From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live.Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers.Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit.Contents: TechnicolorScrabbleLEGO DisneylandStar WarsSony WalkmanNES Live Aid File streaming Streaming services Candy Crush Saga Oculus RiftTable of Contents 1: Entertainment 2: Technicolor 3: Scrabble 4: LEGO 5: Disneyland 6: Star Wars 7: Sony Walkman 8: NES 9: Live Aid 10: File streaming 11: Streaming services 12: Candy Crush Saga 13: Oculus Rift 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of art.Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. Perfect for readers aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Amazing Art 2: Colour 3: More colour 4: Light and shade 5: Making a mark 6: Perspective 7: Size and shape 8: Paints and media 9: Paints and media 2 10: Paints and media 3 11: Equipment 12: Art forms 13: Art forms 2 14: Art forms 3 15: Pottery 16: Sculpture 17: Textiles 18: Types of art 19: Types of art 2 20: Types of art 3 21: On display 22: Seeing is believing? 23: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the key words and terms from the world of maths. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever.The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. The perfect introduction to maths for children aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: Magical Maths 2: Values 3: Calculations 4: Square and cube numbers 5: Factors, multiples and primes 6: Place value 7: Place value 2 8: Fractions 9: Percentages and ratios 10: Shape elements 11: Angles 12: Geometry 13: Two-dimensional shapes 14: Quadrilaterals 15: More two-dimensional shapes 16: Triangles 17: Circles 18: Transformations and symmetry 19: Three-dimensional shapes 20: More three-dimensional shapes 21: Displaying data 22: Graphs 23: Index

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of economics! Super Smart Thinking: Economics uses striking design and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce important concepts, such as the economic problem, self-interest and government intervention. This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Economics.Table of Contents 1: What is Economics? 2: Thinking like an economist 3: How do people decide what to buy? 4: How do firms decide what to sell? 5: How do markets work? 6: Ways that markets fail 7: Small ways governments try to help 8: The big picture for a whole economy 9: Important aims for governments 10: Big ways governments try to help 11: Why should countries work together? 12: Globalisation 13: Challenges for the future 14: Glossary and Further information

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Psychology! Striking design and illustrations combine with easy-to-understand text introduce the primary perspectives of psychology, from the biological to the humanist approach.This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Psychology.Titles in the series: Economics Made Easy/ Philosophy Made Easy/ Psychology Made Easy/ Sociology Made EasyTable of Contents 1: Welcome to Psychology 2: The Biological Approach: It’s in Your Genes 3: The Cognitive Approach: The Mind as A Computer 4: The Behaviourist Approach: Reflexes and Learning 5: The Psychodynamic Approach: The Unconscious Mind 6: The Humanistic Approach: Conditions of Worth 7: Actualisation 8: More Perspectives 9: Even More Perspectives 10: Practical Applications: The Benefits of Psychology 11: How Psychologists Conduct Research 12: Big Issues and Debates 13: Ethical Issues 14: Important Studies

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about dinosaurs in bite-size, fascinating infographic format!Learn about the dinosaurs' special features, how much they ate and when they lived... You'll find out all kinds of fascinating facts about these fierce and awesome beasts, from babies in eggs to killers in the sea!The Dinosaur Infosaurus bumper book presents to you these pre-historic beasts in all their terrifying glory, with realistic artwork alongside digestible chunks of information presented as infographics. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Including all the follow areas of interest, and much, much more!Dinosaur Bones and FossilsDinosaur BabiesGigantic DinosaursKiller DinosaursSea and Sky MonstersThe Age of DinosaursTable of Contents 1: The age of dinosaurs 1: In the beginning 2: What a view! 3: What exactly is a dinosaur? 4: Triassic dinosaurs 5: Jurassic giants 6: Cretaceous kings 7: Big and small 8: How did the dinosaurs live? 9: Better together 10: Attack and defence 11: The end of the dinosaurs 12: How do we know about the dinosaurs? 13: Dinosaurs today and Quick dino facts 2: Gigantic plant-eaters 1: Gentle dinosaurs 2: Tiny and tall 3: Grazing giants 4: Dino defence 5: Sauropod herds 6: The heaviest sauropod 7: Sails and spines 8: Double beam giant 9: Bones and plates 10: Three-horned giant 11: Suit of armour 12: Clawed creature 13: Quick plant-eater facts 3: Killer dinosaurs 1: Deadly hunters 2: Built to kill 3: Dinosaur dinners 4: Dino gangs 5: Terrifying T. Rex 6: Scary Spinosaurus 7: Cute Coelophysis 8: Vicious Velociraptor 9: Gruesome Giganotosaurus 10: Giant Yutyrannus Huali 11: Fearsome fish-eaters 12: Buried bones 13: Quick killer facts 4: Dinosaur babies 1: Eggs of all kinds 2: Juvenile dinosaurs 3: Tyrannosaurus Rex babies 4: Stegosaurus babies 5: Triceratops babies 6: Troodon babies 7: Protoceratops babies 8: Diplodocus babies 9: Oviraptor babies 10: Maiasaura babies 11: Velociraptor babies 12: Ichthyosaur babies 13: Quick egg-cellent facts 5: Sea and sky monsters 1: Prehistoric neighbours 2: Monsters of the sea 3: Incredible ichthyosaurus 4: Powerful plesiosaurs and pliosaurs 5: Mighty mosasaurs 6: Mega megalodon 7: The big, the bad and the ugly 8: Early monsters of the skies 9: Impressive pteranodon 10: Huge Hatzegopteryx 11: Enormous winged Quetzalcoatlus 12: Pretty Pterodaustro 13: Quick fancy facts 6: Dinosaur bones and fossils 1: The world of the dinosaurs 2: Bone fossils 3: Trace fossils 4: Dinosaurs around the world 5: Iguanodon bones 6: Ankylosaurus bones 7: Stegosaurus bones 8: Triceratops bones 9: Diplodocus bones 10: Velociraptor bones 11: Tyrannosaurus Rex bones 12: Spinosaurus bones 13: Dinosaur detectives 7: Glossary 8: Index

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Book SynopsisTiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic!A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world.Tiny Science: Germs places fascinating germs UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to questions that PLAGUE us all, such as ... - How do germs spread and which can prove deadly? - What's the difference between viruses and bacteria? - How can we fend off these miniature invaders?Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up.It's time to explore the infinitesimal!Other Tiny Science books in the series:CellsGenes and DNAMicroscopic CreaturesAtoms and MoleculesNanotechnologyTable of Contents 1: What are germs? 2: Germs and diseases 3: Types of germ 4: Bacteria 5: Viruses 6: Fungi 7: Protozoa 8: Infection! 9: Passing it on 10: Fighting off germs 11: The war on germs 12: It's not just us! 13: How tiny? 14: Glossary and Further info 15: Index

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Book SynopsisA powerful look at Earth's biodiversity loss, focusing on animals from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.Discover some of the rarest and most threatened creatures on Earth. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation efforts are aiming to prevent their extinction.Earth's rich biodiversity is at risk everywhere, due to devastating habitat loss, pollution, poaching and disease. Endangered Wildlife examines some of the world's most threatened species and explores what is being done to bring them back from the brink.Aimed at readers aged 8 and up. This bumper book is your one-stop shop and includes a look at the following areas:BirdsMammalsAmphibiansReptilesInsects and invertebratesOcean lifeTable of Contents 1: Wildlife in Danger 2: Mammals 1: Mammals in danger 2: Tiger 3: Giant panda 4: Wild Bactrian camel 5: Black rhinoceros 6: Northern hairy-nosed wombat 7: Aye-aye 8: Orang-utan 9: Polar bear 10: Iberian lynx 11: Amur leopard 12: Western lowland gorilla 13: Baird's tapir 3: Amphibians 1: Amphibians in danger 2: Chinese giant salamander 3: Mountain chicken 4: Mexican axolotl 5: Mallorcan midwife toad 6: Montseny brook newt 7: Southern Corroboree frog 8: Western leopard toad 9: Lemur leaf frog 10: Sagalla caecilian 11: Malagasy rainbow frog 12: Kihansi spray toad 13: Quito rocket frog 4: Birds 1: Birds in danger 2: Giant ibis 3: California condor 4: Kakapo 5: Hyacinth macaw 6: Philippine eagle 7: Siberian crane 8: Waved albatross 9: Christmas Island frigatebird 10: Shoebill 11: Kagu 12: Yellow-breasted bunting 13: Forest owlet 5: Insects and invertebrates 1: Insects and invertebrates in danger 2: Lord Howe Island stick insect 3: Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly 4: Ladybird spider 5: Dracula ant 6: Seychelles giant millipede 7: Franklin's bumblebee 8: Basking malachite 9: Peacock tarantula 10: Epirus dancing grasshopper 11: Cederberg cave katydid 12: Sinai baton blue 13: American burying beetle 6: Ocean life 1: Ocean life in danger 2: Vaquita 3: Commercial top shell 4: Blue whale 5: Leatherback turtle 6: Southern bluefin tuna 7: Great hammerhead shark 8: Mediterranean monk seal 9: Knysna seahorse 10: Largetooth sawfish 11: Sea otter 12: European eel 13: West Indian manatee 7: Reptiles 1: Reptiles in danger 2: Green turtle 3: Saint Lucia racer 4: Gharial 5: Round Island keel-scaled boa 6: Galápagos giant tortoise 7: Fiji crested iguana 8: Komodo dragon 9: Orinoco crocodile 10: Minute leaf chameleon 11: Sand lizard 12: Painted terrapin 13: Galápagos pink land iguana 8: Glossary 9: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of transport, asking and answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Other titles in the series:So Many Questions: About SpaceSo Many Questions: About BuildingsSo Many Questions: About RobotsSo Many Questions: About RainforestsSo Many Questions: About AnimalsSo Many Questions: About OceansSo Many Questions: About PlantsTable of Contents 1: What is transport? 2: How does transport know where to go? 3: How many cars are there in the world? 4: How do you build roads? 5: When was the wheel invented? 6: How do trains work? 7: Why are there so many different types of boats? 8: How do planes stay in the air? 9: How do rockets get into space? 10: Which vehicles help us? 11: What forms of transport can kids use? 12: What will transport be like in the future? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisStop Picking On Me looks at the causes and the effects of both physical and verbal bullying and encourages communication of fears and worries to those that can help.The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class. Suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), occasional prompts throughout the text give a chance to discuss the issue being raised. Written by trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this is a part of an acclaimed and successful, long-running series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.Trade ReviewI've not come across a series of book aimed at both children and adults in this way and think it's a good idea. * School Librarian, v.49, Spring 2001 *A good introduction to the topic, from which you can start and build on your dialogue with your daughter. * Junior *

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of space, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on technology and science.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Table of Contents 1: What is out there in space? 2: How do I train to be an astronaut? 3: How do we get into space? 4: Why does the Moon change shape? 5: How hot is the Sun? 6: Which planets are closest to the Sun? 7: What is the Asteroid Belt? 8: Which planet has the most moons? 9: How do we see what’s in space? 10: What are black holes and could we get sucked into one? 11: Is there alien life out there? 12: What does the future hold for space exploration? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the animal kingdom, asking and answering questions to build knowledge about animals and their habitats.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Table of Contents 1: What are animals? 2: What do animals eat? 3: How do animals move? 4: What is the fastest animal? 5: How do animals have babies? 6: Why are animals different colours? 7: Which is the biggest animal? 8: Can animals survive in heat and cold? 9: What’s the cutest animal or the scariest? 10: Which animals come out at night? 11: What is the rarest animal? 12: What is the future for animals? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated picture book that introduces children to the concept of respect. It explains that everyone deserves respect, whether by being treated fairly or by not being discriminated against because they are different. It explains how to earn respect, by being polite, honest and listening to others. It also explains how having respect for ourselves and others makes the world a better place. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class. Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this title is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues.

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the animal kingdom, asking and answering questions to build knowledge about animals and their habitats.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Table of Contents 1: What are animals? 2: What do animals eat? 3: How do animals move? 4: What is the fastest animal? 5: How do animals have babies? 6: Why are animals different colours? 7: Which is the biggest animal? 8: Can animals survive in heat and cold? 9: What’s the cutest animal or the scariest? 10: Which animals come out at night? 11: What is the rarest animal? 12: What is the future for animals? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning.Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of rainforests, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on biodiversity and nature.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered.Table of Contents 1: What are rainforests? 2: Where are rainforests? 3: What do tropical rainforests look like? 4: What do we use from rainforests? 5: Which animals live in rainforests? 6: Are there rivers in rainforests? 7: Do people live in tropical rainforests? 8: Which are the coolest plants in rainforests? 9: Which birds live in rainforests? 10: What rainforest bug has the most legs? 11: Why are rainforests disappearing? 12: What is the future for rainforests? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of plants, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on technology and science.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Table of Contents 1: What are rainforests? 2: Where are rainforests? 3: What do tropical rainforests look like? 4: What do we use from rainforests? 5: Which animals live in rainforests? 6: Are there rivers in rainforests? 7: Do people live in tropical rainforests? 8: Which are the coolest plants in rainforests? 9: Which birds live in rainforests? 10: Which rainforest bug has the most legs? 11: Why are rainforests disappearing? 12: What is the future for rainforests? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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Book SynopsisA fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world's oceans, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on sea life and how we can protect it.So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered.Table of Contents 1: How big are the oceans? 2: What do we need the oceans for? 3: How do the oceans move? 4: What are the biggest creatures in the sea? 5: Why do some sea creatures change colour? 6: How do we explore the oceans? 7: How long are the world’s coastlines? 8: Is it an ocean animal or a plant? 9: What’s the biggest coral reef in the world? 10: Does anything live in the coldest ocean? 11: How are the oceans under threat? 12: What’s the future for oceans? 13: Many more questions! 14: Further information 15: Glossary 16: Game cards 17: Index

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