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If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in hist

If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you. This book only contains some of the most brilliant discoveries in history. No r

Strap in for a rip-roaring ride through the history of the universe, starting with the Big Bang, and bringing us right up to present day. What was the universe like when it was a few seconds old? How

Strap on your boots, throw on your kit and get ready to cheer for the world s favourite sport in this essential guide to football. From the first ever kick of the ball to the latest World Cup, follow

A bright, bold look at the machines we see at work in our daily lives.

A bright, bold look at the machines we see at work in our daily lives.

Unpack the history and culture of South Africa - one of the world's most beautiful and interesting countries - with Unpacked: South Africa. The book takes you on a journey through this incredible

Here is the definitive guide to playing the game of soccer, written by an award-winning author and specialist in the field. Illustrated throughout with stunning action photography and unique digital d

Golf is booming – around the world, there are more than 56 million adult players, and millions more juniors. This colourful and exciting book is the essential guide to the game, offering easy-t

Soccer is one of the most universal sports, and this book is a fantastic one-stop guide to learning and playing the game. Featuring dynamic step-by-step design, practical advice on all aspects of the

Maths + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Maths. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world) and rushes us past Hindu numerals and the invention of zero, via Pythagoras, Pascal and probability, right up to the present day, with big data and the maths that rules our digital lives. Geometri-coolYou will discover:How to count on your fingers (there are more ways than you might think )Why we have 60 seconds in a minute (hint: it's to do with the ancient Babylonians)How to count like an Egyptian (using hieroglyphs)Why it's hip to be square using square numbersA Pythagorean party trickThe naked truth of Archimedes' bath time mathematicsHow to do matha-magic with magic squares...and much more.In chronological order from pre-history to present day, this is the story of maths itself. It's 43,000 years of human mathematical endeavor squeezed into one book for your reading pleasure. Illustr

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important tennis skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos sh

Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world. New, fast-paced, forms of the game such as the IPL have attracte

A new-generation reference book about the cool technology of our world, for kids used to surfing and swiping.Our world is full of funky gadgets and technological gizmos. Within the next hour, you will probably use a computer, the internet, a hand-held game, or a cell phone. Technology is not only playing an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives, but also in the way we explore the world around us. Cool technology is useful, but what do we know about how it works? This book investigates the science behind technology, taking readers on a journey of discovery that they will never forget. It uncovers the smart tech of mobile phones, wi-fi, and GPS, as well as the inner workings of game consoles. It examines the world of movement--how cars, airplanes, and other vehicles run. It delves into nanotechnology, spy gadgets, cyborgs, building in space, and the eco house. Explore the pages of this book to discover how the coolest technology of today really works!

Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, D

An action-packed celebration of the world of trucks, this guide presents the fastest, loudest, most powerful, most expensive, and most outrageous trucks ever to hit the road.In addition to featuring p

Follow up to Golf -the essential guide for young golfers.Featuring dynamic step-by-step design, practical advice on all aspects of the game from an expert author, and action-packed photography featuri

Soccer is the world’s greatest game, played by billions of people around the globe, including countless millions of children. My First Soccer Book will inform and encourage all young soccer players al

What are rocks made of? Why can people see through glass? Where does plastic come from? This colorful title answers the fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical w

Flaps, pull-outs, and even a squishy eye on the cover help young readers explore the human body as they never have before in this exciting guide to anatomy. Starting with the head, Outside-In Human Bo

This series aims to 'unpack' some of the world's most fascinating countries, giving kids insight into their culture, food, history and everyday life in a fun and highly accessible way.

Stunning pictures and amazing record-busting facts about bugs.

Learn how to perfect the skils, tactics and theory of cricket - from beginner-basic techniques to professional rules.

Whether you are taking part or just watching, football is an exciting and dramatic sport. Discover everything you need to know about it from training to playing. Brilliant step-by-step photography wil