Meet the tigers, pangolins, elephants and gorillas who are pinning their hopes of survival on four thoughtful school kids. Learn about stopping wildlife criminals, protecting habitats, saving animals from extinction, being an ecotourist in your own country and inspiring others to get involved.
Who flew the very first planes? Which pilot was the first to fly around the world? When were Spitfires used? What was it like to fly from the very first airports? Which planes are flying now, and what will air travel be like in the future?
Whether diagnosing diseases, performing life-saving surgery or fighting a pandemic, doctors do a huge variety of jobs. Join them in remote research stations, operating theatres, medical laboratories and hospitals to discover what they do and why it's so important.
A fascinating tour of the water cycle, looking at where rain comes from, flooding and droughts, the importance of clean water and how water reaches the kitchen tap. With expert advice from the international non-governmental organization Water Aid, this book encourages children to be curious about the world around them and the flap format works works...
Lift the flaps to find out all about money and what it can do, from earning and spending to borrowing and lending. See how coins and banknotes are made, and discover tips and tricks for managing your own money. With simple explanations and fun, quirky illustrations, this book is a perfect introduction for anyone curious about how money works.
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore space! Did you know that planet Earth spins like a spinning top? What about that our Moon isn't the only moon in the sky? And that stars glow because they are burning really hot? Space is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...
Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through an exciting new map-view of world history. Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12.
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2020"An inspirational book telling the tales of 29 amazing children. Children who have triumphed, overcome and persevered. Children who would put most grown ups to shame!" - Konnie HuqPublished for the first time in paperback, this book tells the stories of girls and boys from around the world and the challenges they...
Set off on a journey along the world's largest river, and go deep into the planet's largest rainforest. Turn the pages and lift the flaps to explore steamy, sweaty jungle and discover the secrets of its most extreme plants and animals. Visit some of the people who have made the Amazon their home, and learn how to help protect this incredible but fragile...
This fun-filled activity book will teach you all about the world of insects and bugs, complete with activities, puzzles and more!Introduce little ones aged 5-9 to the insect world with fascinating bugs, butterflies, moths, creepy-crawlies, spiders, and much more!
Become an eyewitness to medieval times and learn what it takes to become a knight. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of knights.
See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this ultimate reference book for children. Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, Animals A Children's Encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich variety of animal life on our planet.
Did you know that a blue whale weighs about the same as 33 elephants? Get ready to find out even more fascinating facts about the ocean, its wildlife and the history of sea exploration.
Did you know that the Vikings weren’t just one people? The pillaging pirates who raided Europe’s coasts came from all over Scandinavia, and lots of people from those countries never even picked up a sword – they preferred to stay at home and farm their own land, thank you very much!
Discover a world of wonder on a riverside walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. We're going for a walk outside,exploring by the riverside. Look what I found!Two seed heads on stalks, like tiny drumsticks.
A brilliantly silly question-and-answer book, fact-checked by world-leading experts from across the University of Cambridge. Did you know that there's no set number of bones in the human body? Most babies are born with around 300 bones, but by the time they've grown up, they usually have between 206 and 213.
Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the fascinating world of birds.
A new series on a hugely popular topic – the human body! Next up, award-winning writer Dr Roopa Farooki explores the wonders of the human skeleton. What do humans have in common with fish, snakes and birds? We all have a SKELETON: the collection of bones which gives our body its shape.
For the younger fact-fan, this book depicts and describes nearly 100 different dinosaurs, pterosaurs, ichthysaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The emphasis is on SIZE: how big, tall and heavy were these creatures?
You'll never guess how tiny robots are helping bees, where giant robots are stopping traffic, what kinds of intrepid robots are exploring outer space and how clever robots learn to beat chess champions. Discover all this and lots more things to know about what robots can do, how they are designed and programmed and the part they will play in our future.
Be the ultimate know-it-all with this book containing more than 5,000 facts!A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of science, history, geography and so much more.
Discover a beautiful, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners. Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to stargazing: from constellations, to shooting stars, to the Moon and the planets.
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