Interest age: from c 9 years

Our world is full of fascinating patterns and cycles, from animal lives to rock formations. Explore these amazing cycles for yourself and find out about the processes that keep our planet forever changing. This book looks at what energy is, why we need it and how we create energy from different s...

What is entomology? What do entomologists do? What's so interesting about insects? These are just a few questions that are answered in this guide. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be an entomologist and discover how some ins...

This series gives beginner readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today's world. Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.

We all have a body. They don't always function the same as other people's. And they certainly don't all look the same. But one thing is certain - every body deserves respect. This is an essential guide to embracing and respecting all bodies, for readers aged 9+. Sometimes social media can make us...

Discover the must-have book for shark fanatics, a madcap field guide full of facts and humour, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about underwater creatures! Did you know that sharks can be as small as a banana, or bigger than a bus? Or that whale sharks have more than 3,000 teeth? Did ...

Find out why exercise is so important for a growing body and for your mental health, too. However you like to exercise, this book has something for everyone: from strength, stamina and flexibility training to learning proper warm-ups and cool-downs. And don't forget about food and sleep - they ar...

Engineers through the ages have tamed the awesome forces of nature to build towering skyscrapers, dig deep tunnels, and hold back mighty rivers. Learn all about the amazing advances in engineering that have permitted us to build taller, stronger and deeper.

Discover what the major turning points in history were, from the evolution and migrations of early humans, to the rise and fall of great empires such as Ancient Rome and the Aztecs. Get the inside track on wars and conflict, including European knights, Japanese samurai, Inca warriors, and the maj...

From ants to elephants, the animal kingdom is explored and explained in this encyclopedia that puts you at the heart of the action. See the tiny spines on a stinging nettle, watch lichen spreading over a tree, and observe the secret suckers on an iguana's feet. The mysteries of the natural world ...

Packed with fun facts and incredible visuals of everything from supervolcanoes to tsunamis, this is the only Earth encyclopedia for children you'll ever need. What makes volcanoes erupt? Why are tornadoes and hurricanes so destructive? How do rocks, fossils, and gems form? 'Explanatorium of the E...