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The Book of Big Science Ideas looks at 15 brilliant science ideas and more than 50 ingenious thinkers who have helped shape our understanding of the world.A beautifully illustrated celebration of scie

Featuring 12 incredibly detailed illustrated cities from around the world, Cities Around the World brings vibrant cities scenes to life.Featuring 12 cities from around the world, this highly-illustrat

The Power Book helps children understand their place in their family, their school, and the world, and how they can use their own power to shape the future. With this inspiring and brightly

Look Down and See: Natural Wonders of the World introduces children to twelve amazing natural wonders from a bird’s-eye view.Twelve amazing natural wonders are seen through the eyes of illustrator Bet

Taking a flight is always exciting, and this activity book is the perfect companion for your journey. Play “I Spy While I Fly,” complete a “pilots’ eye view” scene, take

Children can learn about the extraordinary strength of hurricanes and tornados, why rain and snow falls, how people and animals can withstand extreme climates, how droughts happen and the impact of cl

In this fascinating fact file, children can go beyond the fierce reputation of the Vikings as warriors and learn about their everyday lives as farmers, craftspeople and tradespeople, their beliefs, th

Set sail on a voyage of discovery with Oceans. Children will learn about the amazing ecosystems and habitats and the creatures that live in them, how the waves, wind, and weather shape our planet, as

Time travel back to Ancient Rome with this fact-filled guide to the Roman Empire. Learn about the emperors, the soldiers, the gods and goddesses, and the everyday life of this fascinating civilization

Throughout history, adventurers have always wondered what is beyond the next mountain, ocean, river... or even planet. Explorers head out to discover new lands, find and establish trade routes, seek treasure, make scientific discoveries, gain territories for their country, or simply do something that’s not been done before.This visual approach is a great way for children to learn about some key explorers from history, and the journeys they took. Explorers will include: Hanno the Navigator (Carthage/Tunisia), Xuangzang (China), Marco Polo (Italy), Ibn Battuta (Morocco), Zheng He (China), Christopher Columbus (Portugal), Vasco de Gama (Portugal), Ferdinand Magellan (Portugal), Hernan Cortes (Spain), James Cook (Britain), Lewis and Clark (USA), Burke and Wills (Australia), David Livingston and Henry Morton Stanley (Britain/USA), Mary Kingsley (Britain), Ernest Shackleton (Ireland/Britain), Robert Peary (USA), Armundsen (Norway) and Scott (Britain), Tenzing (Nepal) and Hillary (NZ), Thor H

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport. Fascinating facts about our most popular team and indiv

Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. 3-minute active missions throughout will challenge lively young minds to test facts or go further and find out more. The attention-grabbing format is perfect for space. Topics range from the Big Bang theory and ways in which scientists think the universe might end, to what we know about distant planets and galaxies. Mind-boggling ideas about worm holes, dark matter and aliens will test the limits of even the most creative imagination.

This is the perfect introduction to the largest animal group on Earth for all budding entomologists. Each topic is presented in a neat 30-second soundbite, supported by a 3-second flash summary and a

Using simple sticker shapes, children add all their favorite animals to the farmyard—cats, horses, pigs, sheep, cows, rabbits, goats, and chickens... there’s even a goose on the loose! Fea

Use simple sticker shapes, children add all their favorite machines and vehicles to the scenes provided—diggers, jet planes, cars, sailboats, bicycles, trucks, trains and trams... there are even

30 amazing topics for Earth explorers explained in half a minuteIn this exciting title for young Earthlings, every inch of our planet is explored and explained, from the air in the atmosphere to the molten magma beneath our feet. 30 key topics from deserts to oceans are covered, each presented in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, colourful artwork.The attention-grabbing format is engaging and immediate, giving a truly global understanding to readers aged from 8 up. Six themed sections cover the Earth in Space, the Earth’s Structure, Weather and Climate, Watery World, Amazing Ecosystems and the Future of the Earth.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the rainforest...in just 30 seconds! Jam-packed with fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, this informative book explores the extraordinary ecosyste

Everything you ever wanted to know about great art...in just 30 seconds! Jam-packed with fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, this informative book takes kids on an exciting tour of some o

From the winners of the Royal Society Young Peoples Book Prize 2014, Clive Gifford and Professor Anil Seth, this is a wonderful and thorough exploration of the most complex and interesting organ of the body. The Human Brain in 30 Seconds is the ideal introduction for budding biologists to the brilliant brain. Each topic is presented in a neat 30-second soundbite, supported by a 3-second flash summary and full-page, colourful illustration. Fun, active missions support the topics and encourage kids to find out more. With stunning artwork, the attention-grabbing format is engaging and immediate, introducing readers aged from 8 up to this fascinating part of their bodies.

30 breakthrough theories for junior geniuses explained in half a minuteIn this perfect book for smartypants and eggheads everywhere, great science ideas from ancient Greece to the present day are clea