Interest age: from c 10 years

Can maths make people rich on the stock market? Can formulas to predict which sports teams will win more games? Can equations explain the mysteries of the universe? The short answer to all these is YES. This book explores and explains the ways that the tools of mathematics help people to make sen...

Ghost hunter Yvette Fielding has been investigating spooky places for over 20 years. This time she is uncovering the ghostly histories of Britain's castles. From Oxford Castle to Bamburgh, these castles are filled with hauntings and spooky histories, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted...

From unexpected deaths to magical curses, mummies seem to have a mysterious impact on others. Learn more about how mummies came to be-and what makes them monsters.

The one stop positive guide to getting your period. Getting your period can be exciting - but it can also be quite daunting and there are a lot of questions you might be too scared to ask. Like how much will I bleed? Does it really hurt? And what's the point of a period anyway? Separating the fac...

This series looks at the nastier side of science. 'Nasty Nature' uses fact files, quizzes, cartoons, and teacher tests to show children some of the more revolting and zany aspects of the animal world.

Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the sixth edition of this acclaimed atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. New features include a thematic ...

Does geography grind you down? Fed up with miserable maps, rotton rock piles and gruelling graphs? Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you dive into the murky waters of 'Odious Oceans'.

Lots of people suffer from a fear of failure. It is one of the biggest causes of anxiety and stress for school students. Fear of failure can make us afraid to try new things. For some it means that they have to come first at everything they do. For many fear of failure is linked with low self-est...

Did you know that there is a rainforest flower that smells like a dead body? Discover other mind-blowing facts about plants.

Every amazing Pokemon featured in the new video games is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about many brand-new Pokemon - and learn new things about some classic favourites as well.