Find out why we remember the great naturalist Charles Darwin and his epic voyages of discovery, and learn how he proposed the theory of evolution, which changed science forever. A simple, friendly fir
The Normans invaded countries across Europe and played an important role in the history of England. Find out how the Normans beat the Anglo-Saxons, why William the Conqueror made the Domesday Book,
What makes a fish a fish? Read all about fish, find out where they live, how they breathe and what they eat. How are fish born and how do they grow and learn?A simple fun quiz helps readers recall wha
Introducing the topic of animals and their characteristics for young children at Key Stage 1 and 2. The illustrated 'Fact Cat' character leads the reader on a trail through the book, helping them to d
Introducing the topic of animals and their characteristics for young children at Key Stage 1 and 2. The illustrated 'Fact Cat' character leads the reader on a trail through the book, helping them to d
What makes a reptile a reptile? Read all about reptiles, find out where they live, how they move and what they eat. How do reptiles use their senses and protect themselves? A simple fun quiz helps rea
What makes a mammal a mammal? Read all about mammals, find out where they live, how they breathe and what they eat. How are mammals born and how do they grow and learn? A simple fun quiz helps readers
Buildings and structures are all around us--from houses to skyscrapers to bridges and tunnels. But what goes into constructing them? Dig deeper and explore the design, construction, and engineering pr
"Find out about the different types of volcanoes and how they form. Learn how scientists monitor volcanic activity, and what makes some eruptions so much more destructive than others. Read about some
Take a chronological look at a some very clever scientists and inventors. Blast around the world with the brainiest people to have lived, beginning (logically) with the ancient Greeks, Plato and Hipp
Take a chronological look at a some very adventurous pirates. Blast around the world with the raiders of the high seas and find out what life was (and still is) like for these often ruthless criminal
Read all about Early Britons with the Fact Cat! The Viking age began in around 700 CE and during this time, boatloads of raiders and settlers came to Britain to find new lands and steal treasure. At t
The Aztecs used their large army and alliances with nearby states to dominate most of Mexico in the 14th and 15th centuries. Find out about where the Aztecs came from, how they traded with other peopl
