Interest age: from c 7 years

What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? Have aliens ever visited Earth? Young readers can discover the weird and wacky truths about space with this astounding fact book, overflowing with out-of-this-world information about our solar system, galaxy, and Universe. Illustrated thr...

Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and tower blocks? Or maybe you imagine something a little wilder? These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the pitter patter of city penguins, to the screech of...

Families come in all shapes and sizes, from spiders who can carry hundreds of their babies, to elephants who babysit each other's calves. Perfect for every animal and wildlife fan, discover the incredible true stories of our wilder family members.

Weather is awesome and exciting - it's part of our everyday lives but what is it? This funkily illustrated title explores all types of weather with four children Anjali, Lulu, Mason and Noah. Their teacher, Mr Sangar, explains that weather is about what's happening in the atmosphere. And, there a...

The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story. 'Windrush' looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In an accessible and child-friendly way, t...

A treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of winter, and the qualities within that warm our hearts throughout it. This volume brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the world - from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia and Norway. Written by award-winning aut...

With their eerie howls and fierce hunting skills, wolves are fascinating creatures. These loyal pack animals are close relatives to man's best friend, dogs. Learn more about these proud hunters.

Explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers. Movements in the struggle for women's rights through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short b...

Explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers. Movements in the struggle for women's rights through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short b...

Woodlands cover all corners of the Earth, including the freezing arctic tundra and the humid tropics. But, did you know, the woodlands in your area can be an equally amazing environment. This book uncovers the science and wonders of life amongst the trees. 'The Great Outdoors' aims to get kids lo...