Interest age: from c 8 years

Travel back in time and discover everything you ever wanted to know about castles. Find out how they were used for defence and how they kept people safe from attack. From the first wooden castles of the British Isles to the underground fortresses of the Cold War, you'll get the grips with why and...

Share in the wonderment of space with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces! Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn. This book is a great gift for ...

Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. 'Cats React to Science Facts' is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It's just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science from outer space and the human b...

'Tiny Science' is a fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us.

Chess is the ultimate fun strategy game - and this is the perfect introduction to chess, whether you're a budding master or you've never played before. In simple, fun stages, readers will learn what every piece can do, and how to use them on the board. Clear, original board diagrams make the acti...

This title is packed with clear and engaging explanations of this fundamental topic, accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Alex Foster. Supporting STEM learning, it is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core chemistry topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way...

In October 1918, World War I had been raging in Europe for more than four years. When Major Charles Whittlesey led the US 77th Division into France's Argonne Forest, his troops were soon surrounded and cut off from escape by German forces. Things became even more dangerous when the division came ...

Discover the exciting world of chemistry and the ways in which it affects our lives with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of fascinating facts and impressive photography, this definitive guide covers everything from atomic structure and chemical reactions to recycling and household en...

This comprehensive encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

Discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia.