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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 history fun and accessible for every young reader.

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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the idea of forces in everyday life. Zeb and Astro, the super-powered robot siblings who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day riding a sledge, building a snowman and throwing snow balls!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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Learn all about the human body with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo knows very little about human body work, so today he is off to a sports contest to try a few sports himself, and learn about how different body parts work. 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/TimeContentsMonsters and humans Weight-bearing bones Shot put muscle power Hearing for a fast start Top-shot sight Judo-throw messaging Marathon-swimming breathing Sweaty runners Snack time Fuelling road racers Blood transport Mo picks a sport Mo's training plan GlossaryBooks to read and Places to visit Index and Answers

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Learn all about habitats with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo is going on a nature hike with a walking group, along the way they discover different kinds of habitats and the plants and animals that live in these varied places. 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/Mate

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Learn all about fractions with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up.Mo and his mum are going shopping today! Mo is very distracted by all the lovely things to buy (especially the cake), but manages to learn about sets, halves, thirds and quarters, and how fractions work, during his day out. But when he's busy eating pizza with Slippery Sid, his mum disappears. Help! How can you find her 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: One half Find half of a set Mixed numbers One quarter Quarter turns Halves and quarters Thirds Fractions that make wholes Greater than or less than Fractions of small numbers Equivalence Tenths Twelfths Glossary Answers

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A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

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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 Dinosaurs will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Is there really a dinosaur named after Hogwarts School? Is it true that Stegosaurus had two brain? Dinosaurs were great parents, fact or fake?T rex stood upright, or did it?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 Sports, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Can wearing red really help you to win?Is it true that snurfing is a popular winter sport?Worm charming is an actual sport, or is it?The longest ever boxing match lasted 110 rounds and took 7 hours. 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 Sports, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Can wearing red really help you to win?Is it true that snurfing is a popular winter sport?Worm charming is an actual sport, or is it?The longest ever boxing match lasted 110 rounds and took 7 hours. 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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Produced with the Natural History Museum, this book brings you closer to the wildlife that''s hard to reach - to the animals and plants in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves and underground. Find out how plants and animals adapted to these environments and about wildlife from long ago. Filled with stylish linocut prints of wildlife, this is a book you will admire for its beauty as well as for the fascinating information inside.Discover the snow leopard as it hunts mountain goats and sheep, the ghostly pale, eel-shaped olm and a mysterious orchid that only blooms underground.With gorgeous linocut prints, this beautiful book reveals the textures and patterns of the natural world.

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Produced with the Natural History Museum, this book brings you closer to the wildlife that's hard to reach - to the animals and plants in the skies, deep underwater, on clifftops, in caves and underground. Find out how plants and animals adapted to these environments and about wildlife from long ago. Filled with stylish linocut prints of wildlife, this is a book you will admire for its beauty as well as for the fascinating information inside.Discover the snow leopard as it hunts mountain goats and sheep, the ghostly pale, eel-shaped olm and a mysterious orchid that only blooms underground.With gorgeous linocut prints, this beautiful book reveals the textures and patterns of the natural world.

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Produced in partnership with the RHS, Plants Save the World shows how plants are going to help us to SAVE the world!From tiny seeds and weeds to massive trees, plants come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. They can be found all over the world. In fact, they're so common, we hardly notice them at all. But plants are the foundation of all life on Earth - without them, we cannot survive! They provide food and medicine, clean the air we breathe, provide habitats for animals, protect against disasters, such as flooding, and are used to make products that we use every day. But plants are threatened by humans and so this book shows you how you can help to save them, too!Supports the science curriculum in the study of plant life cycles, plant parts, food chains, ecosystems, deforestation and habitats.In the accompanying book, Bugs Save the World, you can discover why bugs are so important to the survival of our planet, too.

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Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with millions of microscopic creatures!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: Microscopic Creatures places teeny life forms UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to unBEASTable questions, such as ... - What is the absolute tiniest insect?- Is soil alive? - What exactly is an eyelash mite?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:GermsCellsGenes and DNAAtoms and MoleculesNanotechnology

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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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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 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!

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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 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!

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This reassuring picture book makes children aware of how unique our planet is and why we need to look after it. This book is written from the perspective that we take care of the things we care about and that the rules for taking care of the environment are little different from the rules of everyday living and getting along with others. 'What about you?' questions throughout are useful prompts for understanding things from your child's point of view. Charming and clear illustrations give readers immediate access to complex situations and feelings. 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.The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues 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. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

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A fun, lively and stylish look at the world of robots through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of robots, 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 TransportSo Many Questions: About RainforestsSo Many Questions: About AnimalsSo Many Questions: About OceansSo Many Questions: About Plants

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A fun, lively and stylish look at the world of robots through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning.Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of robots, 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 TransportSo Many Questions: About RainforestsSo Many Questions: About AnimalsSo Many Questions: About OceansSo Many Questions: About Plants

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Discover the key words and terms from the world of engineering. 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 big ideas in entertainment that have transformed the world around us.From 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!Our 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 also 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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Discover 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 plastic

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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 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 Cookery

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Discover 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 muscles

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Discover 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 9781526315953

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An 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 Robots

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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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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.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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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 about all kinds of plants and the special ways in which the different parts of a plant are adapted to where they live. Discover how they behave, and how some plants trick us to get what they want!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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Explore the mighty Atlantic Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+The huge Atlantic is Earth's second biggest ocean. It straddles the equator, linking the North and South America, Europe and Africa, and its waters vary from the icy Baltic Sea to the warm Caribbean. Under the waves, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge has helped form volcanic islands in the ocean over the course of millions of years, including Iceland and the Azores. The Atlantic provides us with a wealth of fish and other natural resources, but today it is at great risk from overfishing and pollution, as well as climate change. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:The blue planetAround the AtlanticBeneath the waves Volcanoes and islands Winds, weather and currents Exploring the Atlantic Atlantic wildlife The Sargasso Sea Atlantic green turtles People and transport Riches of the Atlantic Atlantic in danger Future Atlantic Atlantic facts Glossary Index

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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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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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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 sound - its properties and how we hear it, how the ear works, what volume, pitch and echoes are.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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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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Does your child love to find out what makes spiders and other top creepy crawly predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques invertebrates use to bring down their prey!Trapdoor spiders lie in wait, spitting spiders shoot out silk just like Spiderman, dragonflies twist and turn with incredible agility to catch prey on the wing and hornets are armed with deadly stingers. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how invertebrate predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one invertebrate predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as webs, venom or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates Attack

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Does your child love to find out what makes spiders and other top creepy crawly predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques invertebrates use to bring down their prey!Trapdoor spiders lie in wait, spitting spiders shoot out silk just like Spiderman, dragonflies twist and turn with incredible agility to catch prey on the wing and hornets are armed with deadly stingers. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how invertebrate predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one invertebrate predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as webs, venom or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates Attack

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Which baby animals are born in the ocean? What are baby eels called? What sound does a dolphin calf make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in ocean habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. 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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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 ocean? What are baby eels called? What sound does a dolphin calf make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in ocean 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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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 cold, snowy places? What are baby seals called? What sound does a polar bear cub make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in snowy habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. 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 HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at Work

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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 Ocean Pollution, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore how ocean habitats are threatened by pollution from industry, farming, litter and human carelessness. It will inspire young readers to think about how human activity is harming our world and the delicate balance of life in ocean and coastal habitats around the world.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 HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at Work

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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 Ocean Life, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to portray an incredibly variety of creatures that call these watery worlds home. Readers will explore how these animals survive and co-exist and learn about the importance of eco-systems and the delicate balance of life in ocean habitats around the world. 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 HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at Work

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Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores insect helpers and pests. We need insects to survive - for pollination - and many are essential for pest control. But insects can be trouble, spreading disease or eating crops. Then there are the 'useful' insects - that make silk or shellac, or for dyes and wax. Insect design is also an inspiration to inventors and researchers, such as those inspired by the strength of spider webs to unlock other strong materials, or investigate how mealworms are able to eat plastic. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.

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Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insect decomposers such as the beetles that munch on dead trees, breaking them down and returning nutrients to the soil. It also looks at the flies that lay eggs on dead animals or food waste and whose grubs clean up these dead things to recycle their nutrients and clean up the planet. Then there are ants, collecting up crumbs of food to take back to their nests and the dung beetles that deal with - dung. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help

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A gripping illustrated account of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to conquer Mount Everest.For years, climbers and explorers had dreamed of being the first to reach Mount Everest''s treacherous, icy summit. On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay finally achieved this amazing feat. Their lives would never be the same again.A few more whacks of the ice axe, a few very weary steps, and we were on the summit of Everest.Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

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Biographies of famous and inspiring black people, from artists to inventors, who have broken down barriers to change the world we live in

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