Children's / Teenage: general interest

Technology and engineering surround us. From HUGE things, like spaceships and skyscrapers, to much smaller things like the toaster in our kitchen and the shoes on our feet. But all of these things only exist because of seven small inventions: the nail, the wheel, the spring, the magnet, the lens,...

Founded sometime around 1600 BCE, the Shang Dynasty was governed by a series of about 29 kings over a 600 year period. They were situated along the Yellow River Valley, China, and historians know a lot about their lives from the discovery of the oracle bones, ancient tombs and cities and other ar...

Packed with sea-life facts and awe-inspiring science, 'Sharks Love Science' looks at animal families, wild weather at sea, ocean habitats, types of sharks - from the great white to the frilled - and so much more. And guess what? Science is super fun.

Who were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze Age begin?', 'What were Iron Age ho...

From probability to statistics and from algebra to geometry, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Topics are broken down into bitesize chunks, with colourful diagrams and visuals to make each topic crystal clear and bring maths into focus for even the most reluctant mathemat...

From reproduction to respiration and from enzymes to ecosystems, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision. Each topic is fully illustrated to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science ...

From acids to alloys and equations to evaporation, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision.

Breaking down the information into easy, manageable chunks, 'Supersimple Physics' covers everything from atoms to astronomy and forces to flotation. Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, and bring the science to life.

Superstar YouTuber SV2 is here to show you the best tips and tricks, and teach you exactly what it takes to become the ultimate footballer with the ultimate football knowledge.

A compendium of stories and myths from ancient Egypt by Egyptologist Hugo Cook, featuring mummies, pyramids, and much more.