Beliefs & Ideas aims to illustrate to children how different strains of thought have evolved and influenced the world around them. Ancient civilisations and world religions are explored as well as the
The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the various jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and
Get your teeth into facts about big cats and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge.Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to he
From oceans and icebergs to hurricanes and volcanoes, this extraordinary encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images for curious kids ages 8 and up
If you love trees, want to identify common trees or just want to get outdoors and understand nature, this book is for you. It is packed with photos of trees and their flowers and seeds and shows you h
A pond is home to lots of different wildlife and is a small, self-contained world known as a microhabitat. Ponds are great places to explore and this book will give you lots of hints and tips for wild
Dig deep into the explosive world of volcanoes and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge.Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designe
An eye-opening journey that will broaden children's knowledge about the world. The British Library has one of the largest collections of maps, plans and topographical views in the world, numbering
Find out all about the first Britons, nomadic hunter-gatherers who came from mainland Europe to settle in England bringing wooden spears, flint hand-axes and animals with them. Stone Age to Iron A
From asteroids to auroras and moons to the Milky Way, this jam-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about space! Perfect for budding astronauts aged 8 and up.
From Albertosaurus to Argentinosaurus and Triceratops to T. Rex, this jam-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs! Perfect for dino-mad kids aged 8 and up.
A fact-filled introduction to global history with stories and characters from the most important turning points from the dawn of civilisation to the Second World War. Designed for children with an int
Even the cleanest house is a habitat for micromonsters. But don’t worry, most are harmless. This revealing volume takes readers on a meet-and-greet tour of the tiniest organisms that live in people’s
When we think of life in a garden, we mostly think of gorgeous flowers, fragrant herbs, and tasty vegetables. But there’s much more life than we can see there. A garden is a habitat for some tiny orga
The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy. But without certain organisms, we wouldn’t have some of our favorite foods such as bread, yogurt, and cheese
Get ready to take a leap into the water in this exciting exploration of pond habitats. This volume examines different kinds of pond habitats, and the creatures that are found both in the water and on
If you love trees, want to identify common trees or just want to get outdoors and understand nature, this book is for you. It is packed with photos of trees and their flowers and seeds and shows you h
The perfect introduction to Prehistoric Britain! Find out what happened in Britain over 2.5 million years ago, starting with the Old Stone Age and the first humans – roaming hunter-gatherers. Discover
Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place creat
There are less than 3, chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both
Orphaned elephants need someone to take care of them in order to survive in the wild. That’s exactly what the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery does. The caring workers feed and
Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the coun
Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations th
Introduces the world of Greek mythology and relates the twelve labors of Heracles, the adventures of Perseus, the hunt for the Golden Fleece, Theseus and the Minotaur, the Trojan War, and the voyages
