Interest age: from c 9 years

'The Greatest Ideas in Medicine' explores the extraordinary ideas that have changed people's lives - from the first vaccines, through the development of IVF, to ground-breaking cancer therapies and 'intelligent' artificial limbs. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it...

'The Greatest Ideas in Technology' takes you on a journey through the most influential inventions of the past 100 years, exploring technology that has changed how we live, work, travel and communicate. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved...

Retold by Ann Turnbull and illustrated by Sarah Young, this collection of Greek myths features timeless stories of Theseus and the Minotaur, Persephone, King Midas, Ariadne, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Echo and Narcissus.

The terrible Ancient Greeks are coming! This book describes how the Ancient Greeks set up a mighty empire from the viewpoint of a young Persian warrior. The hugely powerful Greek army, Greek daily life and customs are all explored against a backdrop of the famous battles of Marathon and Thermopyl...

Apparently the ancient Greeks were a rather groovy bunch. The boys didn't start school until they were seven, and girls didn't have to go at all. But it wasn't always so jolly. Readers can discover who had the world's first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax!

'Groundbreaking Scientists' explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science throughout history, as well as today. From astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker to agricultural science pioneer Dr Segenet Kelemu and father of the Internet Philip Emeagwali, ...

With over 30 fun, easy to follow and rewarding growing projects, foraging activities, experiments and arts and crafts activities, you'll never be bored again! From growing your own air plants to foraging for edible flowers, gardener, TV presenter and forager Alys Fowler will take you through a ra...

As a child, Camilla loved patterns and putting things in order. She was obsessed with Stephen Hawking, and the only language she really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism aged 8, Camilla saw the world very differently. But with science as her sidekick, she was able to translate ideas s...

Dr Emily talks about the physical and emotional changes of puberty in a simple and friendly way. The topics include: When and why will your body start to change? How will you feel different and why? What's happening to the boys? Why do people identify as different genders? Plus expert tips on hea...

The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and amazing sporting achievements than ever before.