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Presents the life and accomplishments of the first American photographer allowed in the Soviet Union, and one of the first photographers for "Life" magazine.

Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Pablo Picasso, and includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.

Presents speeches by various African American religious and political leaders from the days of slavery to the present, along with biographical information and historical background

Maths is all around you; it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Numbers, find out how binary numbers help computers to run games and videos, how square numbers are used for measuring the space in a building, and how musical rhythms are counted through sequences of beats. Simple artworks illustrate each concept to help visual learners get to grips with mathematical concepts and to encourage children to open their minds to how maths is an important part of the buildings we live in, the games we play and the ways we live our lives.This series is designed for readers aged 7 and up to complement the content of traditional maths textbooks. Readers are also encouraged to have a go at some simple maths exercises, putting into practice what they have learned. Written in consultation with a specialist former maths publisher.The six titles in this series are:FractionsMeasurementsNumbersShapesStatisticsSums

Explore how robots are helping surgeons to perform operations.The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interestin

Serves as a guide to be used for the identification of microorganisms and provides information about microlife forms and how they affect other life forms, including human

A thoroughly new series where the superstars of Greek myth meet the modern age--complete with profiles, headshots, and family trees; fascinating sidebars; and irreverent surprises, this series is for

Maths is all around you; it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Statistics, learn how to conduct research and display numbers in brightly coloured pie charts, find out to take a census and how statistics help to track the weather.Simple artworks illustrate each concept to help visual learners get to grips with mathematical concepts and to encourage children to open their minds to how maths plays an important part of the buildings we live in, the games we play and the ways we live our lives.This series is designed for readers aged 7 to complement the content of traditional maths textbooks. Readers are also encouraged to have a go at some simple maths exercises, putting into practice what they have learned. Written in consultation with a specialist former maths publisher.The six titles in this series are:FractionsMeasurementsNumbersShapesStatisticsSums

Maths is all around you, it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Fractions, discover how we use fractions and decimals to, among many other things, share a pizza, play music and tell the time. Simple artworks illustrate each concept to help visual learners get to grips with mathematical concepts and to encourage children to open their minds to how maths plays an important part of the buildings we live in, the games we play and the ways we live our lives.This series is designed for readers aged 7 to complement the content of traditional maths textbooks. Readers are also encouraged to have a go at some simple maths exercises, putting into practice what they have learned. Written in consultation with a specialist former maths publisher.The six titles in this series are:FractionsMeasurementsNumbersShapesStatisticsSumsSums

Each title in this series takes readers on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features

Maths is all around you, it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Sums, simple artworks illustrate each concept to help visual learners get to grips with mathematical concepts and to encourage children to open their minds to how maths plays an important part of the buildings we live in, the games we play and the ways we live our lives.This series is designed for readers aged 7 to complement the content of traditional maths textbooks. Readers are also encouraged to have a go at some simple maths exercises, putting into practice what they have learned. Written in consultation with a specialist former maths publisher.The six titles in this series are:FractionsMeasurementsNumbersShapesStatisticsSumsSums

A comprehensive history of soccer, focusing on its evolution, momentous events, and key personalities

What is it like to live as a polar bear? Experience the life cycle of this animal through its own eyes!Through the quirky, humorous, and irreverent approach of this book, kids will enjoy learning about the life of this endangered mammal.With the same engaging approach to nonfiction from the series You Wouldn't Want to Be/You Wouldn't Want to Live Without, each book in this new series features an animal species picked either for its ubiquitous nature or for its level of endangerment. The books describe key aspects of the life cycle of each animal, such as diet, reproduction, and habitat. Illustrated with original art that will feature anthropomorphized animals to add character and expression, this series will provide really engaging content to young readers!

Provides an overview of the military battles and political changes that occurred during World War II

Describes the geology, evolution, and beauty of the Grand Canyon by leading the reader down the Bright Angel Trail

Explores why wild animals come to cities, the harm they can do, and what to do to get them to leave.

Explore how methods of moving over the sea have changed through the centuries.The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funn

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to look at the darker side of exploring the world with Sir Francis Drake--a dangerous voyage that would last for three long years.

Describes the inglorious life of a boy from Nantucket who in 1819 joins the crew of a whaling ship, including freezing trips to the Arctic, carving scrimshaw, boiling whales for oil, and sinking ships

Be introduced to all things Pop Art in this engaging and fun book exploring one of the most iconic art movements. Meet the artists that were on a mission to lighten up the art world and make it fun in this introduction to Pop Art. Learn how the movement took off, the involvement of silkscreen prints and supermarkets, the impact of the Cold War and much more. Journey from 1950s UK and USA to the end of the movement and the Neo-Pop that followed, meeting key figures such as Eduardo Paolozzi, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pauline Boty and many more along the way. Art Intros introduces young readers to each major art movement with an exciting combination of illustrations and reproductions of artworks alongside fun facts and stories. This is the perfect collection of books for creative children, budding artists and all curious young minds to start exploring the world of art.

This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of lif

Describes the invention of the motion picture, the impact it has had on modern culture, and the patterns of change that resulted from its discovery and use.

Explores the tools and technologies that scientists have used through the centuries to learn and map the geography of outer space, including those resulting from the space race.