Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! Find out how this gymnast toughed it out in training and went on to win four Olympic gold medals.
A study of a Tudor farmhouse. There are photographs showing children exploring a genuine Tudor farmhouse, where they handle artefacts and reproductions of historical objects such as clothing and cooking utensils. The text should be suitable for National Curriculum History at Key Stage 2.
Who will solve the riddle of the quantum? Could it be you? This book lets you join Uncle Albert's niece Gedanken as she drinks from the magic bottle and shrinks down into the tiny world of jumping quarks and electrons.
Hundreds of fascinating facts are waiting to be unearthed in this latest book from Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski, the creative duo behind the bestselling Maps. Gorgeous design and quirky illustrations make this a book to be pored over again and again.
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?
Features photographs and easy to follow step-by-step instructions which show you how to create different face-painting looks. This title helps you to learn how to paint your face like a ghoul, a snake, a sugar mouse, a rabbit, and other designs. It includes information on techniques and equipment.
Helps you learn about the awe-inspiring world of science with pop-ups, pull-outs, and facts. This book presents a fresh approach to explore what makes the world go round. It unravels the mysteries of science alongside pop-ups, pull-outs, flaps, sliders and incredible science facts to make learning about science fun and interactive.
Rainforests around the world keep our world in perfect balance. They are essential to life on earth and are the world's oldest living ecosystems. The Earth's Essential Rainforests introduces why rainforests are so important to us and our planet, and what we can do to protect them.
The Earth's Immense Oceans is the perfect way for young readers to quickly get to grips with the principles of the subject and its terminology. With clear and entertaining explanations, coupled with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it reveals how oceans work, the creatures that live in them, and how humans have affected the oceans.
Data answers big questions about our world. It tells us about our planet, our history, and even predicts what we like and might want to buy. The Expanding World of Data unpacks what data is and how it is a bigger part of our lives than we may realize.
The Invisible World of Germs is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, this book reveals what germs are, how they spread, how we defend ourselves, and whether a world without germs is possible.
Children visit and explore historical sites, such as the Mary Rose or Quarry Bank Mill. The children investigate each location, and explore the artefacts and documents they find there. From the evidence they discover, they build a picture of life in the past.
All the foul facts about the Vile Victorians are ready to uncover, including the murderers who wouldn't hang, when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Takes you on a journey through 40,000 years of art, from prehistoric cave paintings right up to the present day. Featuring artists and their art from around the world, this book also features reproductions of the famous artworks discussed, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art.