Explore the mighty Roman Empire with this handy pocket-sized book that's bursting with giant facts. Discover why gladiators fought, what aqueducts are for, and why having a bath in ancient Rome was ve
The spread of female suffrage is one of the success stories of the 20th century, but it was not achieved without a great deal of hardship. Eyewitnesses tell the story from both sides of the Atlantic,
For 5,000 years and more, libraries have been gathering and preserving writings of all kinds. They’re keepers of the world’s memory. They’re storehouses of knowledge, and imagination, and fun. Learn a
What are the most world-famous monsters? What are the deadliest dinosaurs? The most inexplicable phenomena? This quirky, kooky and ever-so-slightly creepy compendium features 100 entries about some of
In the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent engagement, this charming addition to the popular Very Peculiar History™ series looks back at history’s most fascinating and peculiar Royal weddi
This fascinating guide to the world’s oceans combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From tides to marine life, it is an eye-opening introduction to the nature
This fascinating guide to the world’s oceans combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From tides to marine life, it is an eye-opening introduction to the nature
This gruesome guide to breathing uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected us
This gruesome guide to breathing uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected us
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask a
Learn the surprising truth about pain: how it actually helps keep us alive, healthy, and feeling good. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Pain! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand with
The invention of clocks and calendars has been very important in shaping the progress of human civilisation. This book tells their story, from early timekeeping methods and devices, and the formation
