See the world through Paul Cézanne's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be...
Packed with fun facts and incredible visuals, this Earth encyclopedia covers everything from supervolcanoes to tsunamis. Welcome to the Explanatorium, where the wonders of science are revealed. Watch as tectonic plates tear apart and collide.Witness the destructive power of earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes.
Factology: Space is a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the planet Saturn’s famous rings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house?
Welcome to Oceanarium Junior. This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet deadly sharks, colourful tropical fish, tiny seahorses and enormous whales in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures found in every corner of the ocean.
Triassic? Jurassic? Cretaceous? When exactly did the dinosaurs live, what did they eat and what colour were they? And what’s NOT a dinosaur? Join award-winning duo, Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker, as they dig through the past, look to the prehistoric skies and dive into the ancient oceans on the hunt for the answers to these questions … and many more.
Let’s explore our world!Did you know that earthworms have five hearts, or that the Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space? With fun facts that can be read at random and bright and colourful illustrations, this 100 First Facts book is the perfect resource to help young children develop their early language and learning skills.
Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical technological inventions. From the magic of making music to lightbulb moments and tiny technology, discover the people and places behind 13 major technological breakthroughs that changed the world. You’ll read about what motivated them, why they did what they did, when they...
This beautiful book brings together amazing facts about rainforests, a heart-warming narrative and breathtaking illustrations. In A Rainforest Story, young readers can explore the vibrant life of the rainforest, from the fierce predators that roam the forest floor to the brightly-coloured birds that fly above the trees.
The first book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through ancient Egypt,...
A visual guide to the world’s most popular game, packing all the excitement of the pitch into a book. This guide is a feast of football facts for fanatics ages 9-12, covering everything from the rules of the game to the top tournaments.
A HILARIOUS GUIDE TO THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, WHERE YOUR FAVOURITE ANIMALS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD - BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND COMMENTATOR CLARE BALDING"Truly engrossing... a very enjoyable read" - PA review"The perfect gift for sport and animal lovers" - Lancashire Evening PostWho would win in a race . .
Curious readers will quickly become experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on a human body book!Do you know everything there is to know about the body? Humans have all of the answers about how it works, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG!
The only book you need on AI - full of facts for curious kids and easy explanations for confused adults!What actually is Artificial Intelligence? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy our bedrooms . . .?
Factology: Robots & AI is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that English engineer Professor Kevin Warwick became the world’s first cyborg in 1998? Plug in and explore a dawning digital age of sophisticated robots and advanced AI.
Factology: The Human Body is a fact-packed introduction to anatomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that there are more nerve cells in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way? Take a tour of the world’s most incredible living machine: the human body.
Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount each day as 80 people? Unearth a bygone world beyond imagination and come face to face with the dinosaurs that once ruled the planet.
Discover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare's plays. Stories of twelve of Shakespeare's courageous, strong-willed and determined characters, including Viola, Cleopatra, Portia, Lady Macbeth and Margaret of Anjou, are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander's rich and evocative illustrations.
Factology: Ancient Egypt is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were once covered in a white casing made of glimmering limestone that was so polished it would reflect the Sun's rays?
Travel the world and discover animals under threat in this beautiful gift book from conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins. From the mighty Asian elephant to the tiny rosalia longicorn beetle, creatures all over the world are under threat like never before in human history.
Did you know that bubblewrap started life as a new type of wallpaper that didn't catch on?! Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a NASA mission to Saturn?Blue Peter Award-winner Mike Barfield tells the fascinating true stories behind an amazing range of inventions and innovations.
Factology: Romans is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that a gladiator fight only ended when one of the combatants died or called for mercy? Travel through time to explore one of history’s most stupendous superpowers: Ancient Rome. They were mind-bogglingly mean...
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