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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! is a fun story that leads children through types of matter in everyday life. Bolt, Pixel and Jet, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day hiking, snacking and exploring!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the idea of energy sources in everyday life. Volt, Zeb, Pixel and Cardio, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day racing, snacking, climbing and ending with a disco!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

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Uncover the mysteries of the Internet in this funny technology seriesWhat was the first thing ever sent on the Internet? Can winds blow WIFI away? And is the web REALLY full of spiders? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!Contents:What is the Internet?/Are the World Wide Web and the Internet the same thing?/ What was the first thing sent over the Internet?/ Can the wind blow WiFi away?/ Is the Web really full of spiders?/Is there one big Internet superhighway?/Why does the Internet need walls?/ Why is TimBL an HTML Hero?/ Do I need wellies to go streaming?/ Can you break the Internet?/ What's the Internet of Things?/ What's the digital divide?/ Quick-fire questions/Glossary/Further reading/IndexTitles in the series:What's so super about a supercomputer?/Can a driverless car get lost?/Will robots take over the world?/How do you go to the toilet in space?/Who invented inventing?/Can you break the internet?/Can light slice through steel?/Why do phone calls travel into space?The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.

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Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWhat's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.

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Uncover the mysteries of transport in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and upWhy do your ears pop when you're flying? Are crash test dummies dumb? And just WHAT is a crumple zone? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way.The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.

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Learn all about life cycles with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Today, Mo is visiting a farm with his cousin Rory. They are learning about different animals and plants and how they grow and live with each other on the farm. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he's having so much fun? Don't count on it!If a monster can understand science, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of science. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of science puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Energy/Forces and Magnets/Habitats/The Human Body/Life Cycles/Light and Shadows/Machines/Materials/States of Matter/Plants/The Seasons/TimeContentsA growing Mo Baby sheep Egg to chick FrogspawnWorker ants At the beehive Bees and flowers Flowers and plants Planting time The cabbage crew Farm lunch Foxes, chickens and food chains From bump to baby GlossaryBooks to read and Places to visit Answers

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Learn all about forces and magnets with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo and his friend are going on an outdoor-activities holiday and learning about forces like gravity and magnetism by going climbing, skateboarding, rafting, exploring and more. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he's having so much fun? Don't count on it!If a monster can understand science, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of science. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of science puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Energy/Forces and Magnets/Habitats/The Human Body/Life Cycles/Light and Shadows/Machines/Materials/States of Matter/Plants/The Seasons/TimeContentsMonster Force Climbing Up A Monster Fall Monster Weight The Force of Friction Floating Forces The Magic of Magnets Monster Magnetism Magnetic Direction-Finding To The Treehouse Splat!A Monster Rescue Real Life Rescue GlossaryBooks to read and places to visit Answers

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Learn all about geometry with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5+Pyramid, polygon or prism? Mo is going to learn all about shapes on an adventure-packed weekend away at Monster Park, as he cuts, builds, climbs and star-gazes. Have fun Mo! If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContentsRolling about Flat faces 3D shapes Try triangles Taking sides On reflection Symmetry Repeating patterns Pyramids Polygons Prisms Sorting 3D shapes Describing 2D shapes Glossary Answers

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Learn all about division with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his class are off to the farm today! Here Mo is going to learn all about grouping, dividing and remainders as he packs apples, herds sheep and feeds horses. But can Mo steer clear of the scary ducklings while he's working? Fingers crossed Mo!If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/MultiplicationContents: Group into 2s Share between 2 Divide by 2 Group into 5s Divide by 5 Divide by 10 Using times tables Arrays Remainders Divide by 3 Missing numbers Division problems Division patterns Glossary Answers

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Learn all about adding and subtracting with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5+Mo is going to Monster School today! He's going to learn all about adding and subtracting numbers through sticking beads, counting cupcakes, learning magic card tricks and cracking a maths code to find some buried treasure. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he's having so much fun? Don't count on it!If a monster can understand maths, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of maths, from what a fraction is, to what 3D shapes are to how to multiply BIG numbers. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of maths puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Addition & Subtraction/Geometry/Division/Fractions/Measuring/Multiplication ContentsCount all Count on Take-away Count on and back Difference Whole/part diagrams Addition and subtraction with ten Addition and subtraction facts Greater than and less than Add more than two numbers Add teen numbers Add larger numbers Subtract larger numbers Glossary Answers

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Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Planet Earth, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Is it true that our planet is radioactive?Is Antarctica really the coldest place on Earth?A day is 24 hours long, or is it?The North Pole is moving. Is that fact or fake?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About History, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Did Charles Darwin really like to eat the animals he discovered?Did the Vikings wear horned helmets?Did the Hundred Years' War last 100 years?Was Alexander the Great buried alive?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About History, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Did Charles Darwin really like to eat the animals he discovered?Did the Vikings wear horned helmets?Did the Hundred Years' War last 100 years?Was Alexander the Great buried alive?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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A 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!

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Stop 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.

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A 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 buildings, 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!

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This sensitively written picture book explains what poverty is and looks at the reasons behind why some peoplehave less than others. The book is meant to be read with children with the aim of opening up discussions aboutimportant issues in a simple and reassuring way.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. 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. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

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A 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 life

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Discover 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+.

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Discover 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+.

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Discover 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+.

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Discover the key words and terms from the world of technology. 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+.Other titles in the series:Wise Words: 100 Science Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Technology Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Art Words ExplainedWise Words: 100 Maths Words Explained

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Discover 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 Rift

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Help your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best guinea pig owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, guinea pigs 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 guinea pigs need other guinea pigs? These popular rodents 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 PigsHamstersRabbits

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Making science fun by applying core science learning to high interest hobbies.In Fun Science Experiments with Music, learn about the science behind singing, plucking and blowing. Find out about sound waves by making sugar dance. Discover why music sounds high or low. Jiggle your vocal cords! Add your own twist to all the experiments, then perform on your home-made instruments.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.Suitable for readers 7 and up. Title in the series:Experiments with ArtExperiments with PlantsExperiments with MusicExperiments with Cookery

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Making 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 Cookery

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Discover 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 Explained

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Help 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 Scientist

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Help 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 Scientist

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Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real computer coders 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 coder 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 coding practice. By uncovering the way that real coders look at the world and approach problems logically, 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 coders or computing experts, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying coding 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 Scientist

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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.

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Discover 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 9781526316424

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An 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 Robots

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A 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: Materials

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A 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 forces and magnets. Discover how gravity, friction, air and water resistance work as well as pulleys, levers and gears. Investigate what makes magnetism so mysterious and what gives magnets their force.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: Materials

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure! is a fun tale that leads children through the idea of variables in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Flex and Type, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they write a flexible-and-fun story at the library called All About Me!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What is Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of the decomposition of tasks in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Volt and his robot rock band star in this story and get to know these fundamentals of coding as they learn to play music together!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of branching in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Jet and Pixel, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they bake a cake and prepare for a super-fun birthday party!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of loops in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Flash, Jet and Zeb, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they build an incredible tree house together!In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged!What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of algorithms in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Jet and Bolt, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they try to make their way safely to a fun day at the splash park.In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include:What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure!What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure!What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure!What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure!What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure!What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

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Discover how machine learning is changing our world!Imagine a machine that can learn from experience and teach itself new things - that's AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent machines from the earliest ideas to today's technology. Discover how AI helps us in different ways, including problem solving and diagnosing diseases.The Explore AI series takes a trip through the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Explore the incredible AI applications in the world around us, and find out how AI engineers have modelled machine intelligence on our amazing human abilities and processes.

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Science topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life.Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of materials - their properties and how to make, test and change them.Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.

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Explore the technology that will save our world!Our planet is facing a climate crisis. Climate change and global warming are making Earth warm up and it is affecting all sorts of different aspects of life on Earth. But all is not negative. Luckily, there are a variety of amazing green technologies that can help us to create a safer, cleaner, greener world. Delve into the problems we are facing and the ingenius solutions inventors and scientists are thinking up.The four-book series Green Tech is an upbeat guide exploring fascinating technology from the past, present and cutting-edge of futuristic development that has the potential to help solve major ecological issues facing Earth, from the climate crisis to plastic pollution and the ongoing loss of biodiversity around the world.Enough with the negative, it's time to look at all the ingenious inventors who are all about trying to use technology for good.The series offers a balanced view of this technology, considering the practicalities, affordability, sustainability and possibleunintended long-term consequences of various hi-tech solutions. It introduces the importance of behaviour change by people in richer countries, and includes technology that facilitates this. It also highlights the need for technologies thatbenefit people in the world's poorest areas, who have done the least to cause the climate crisis but are already feeling its effects the most acutely.Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

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Shortlisted for the Information Book Awards 2023Come on an eye-catching adventure!Masterpieces in Pieces takes you on a journey through great art from all around the world and across the ages. Some of the masterpieces are famous, some may surprise you. Explore the themed galleries or just plunge in anywhere and enjoy the visual feast.From early cave paintings to Grayson Perry, see the exciting developments of art throughout history and look for connections that can be made across each masterpiece. This truly global collection will widen the eyes to many different cultures and approaches to art from across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.Features artwork by Kerry James Marshall, Georges Seurat, John Singer Sargent, Francisco de Goya, Su Hanchen, Andreas Gursky, Diego Rivera, Natalia Goncharova, Rembrandt, Cristóvão Estevão Canhavato, Faith Ringgold, Pablo Picasso, Ford Maddox Brown, Farrukh Beg, Dorothea Tanning, Zheng Zhong, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Franz Marc, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Wassily Kandinsky, Alice Neel, and many, many more.Find out how to look at and take great art to pieces - and decide for yourself what makes a masterpiece."I love this book. For anyone at any age who is as obsessed with the nuances of art history as I am, this book is for you, inspiring, fascinating, and thought-provoking, this book is your personal archaeologist, gently revealing new ways to see and look at art."Russell Tovey, actor "The wide and refreshing choice of artworks, the focus on revealing often surprising details and the lively and informative commentaries throughout, make this an essential book for any art-loving family."Louisa Buck, writer, and broadcaster"Zoom in and take art apart! This book focuses in on areas of surprising storytelling and amazing skill. How and why art is created has been made visible through loving inspection of some wonderful art works. This is a totally enjoyable book for children but also for parents, enabling conversations about ideas pictured in art."Bob & Roberta Smith RA, artist "Fun, engaging, and beautifully illustrated. Masterpieces in Pieces is a totally inspired way of looking at art history - I wish it had existed when I was young!" Jonathan Baldock, artist"This is a lovely book that looks at art from many angles. It is infinitely clever and knowledgeable, and at the same time innocent, in the best way." Matthew Collings, artist, writer, and broadcaster

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A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about the clarinet. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).Meet clarinet player, Ed, as he shares his music and passion for the clarinet with a class of enthusiastic school children. Discover how the instrument is made, how it is played and its role within the orchestra. Join the students at Ed's energetic orchestra concert performance of the Firebird.With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO. This is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the clarinet. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.

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A look at baby animals in a range of habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive.Which baby animals are born in the rainforest? What are baby flying foxes called? What sound does a baby ring-tailed lemur make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in rainforest habitats. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in their natural environment.Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.

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Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth''s largest biome.In Oceans at Work, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore how humans interact with the ocean and how we have come to depend on it for travel, food and fun. Investigate our use of the seas from seaweed farms to fishing boats, and from whaling to a world cruises. It will inspire young readers to think about how human activity is at times harming our world and the delicate balance of life in ocean and coastal habitats around the world.Each title includes a map of the world highlighting each ocean and what phenomena occur there.For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues.Titles in this series:Ocean Habitats

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