Children's / Teenage: general interest

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet...

You're never too young to change the world. Discover 100 fun, practical ideas to be kind, be bold and make the world an awesome place - all while getting creative with your LEGO bricks. From making a neighbour a LEGO thank-you card to planting bee-friendly flowers, learn how to make little change...

Fortnite is a game that is always evolving and your skills need to evolve with it. This guide features advanced tactics, info on all the latest weapons, vehicles and changes around the map, and much more that will put you ahead of the competition.

What makes the sea smell of sea? Did Christopher Columbus really see mermaids when he crossed the Atlantic? What are microplastics and how are they harming our oceans? Find the answers to these questions about our astonishing oceans along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling fac...

How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with f...

Astronomers are discovering more and more information about space, making the subject a very hot topic in schools and out of it. This guide is full of genuine facts, answering all our space-related questions and prompting more along the way. Aimed at children aged nine and over, the pictorial inf...

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to t...

What are phantom islands? How did the Black Death cause an ice age? How could graffiti save endangered tortoises? Find the answers to these questions and 97 more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of amazing things to know about Planet Earth.

When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursti...

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.