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Bark spiders spin webs ten times stronger than Kevlar. Jumping spiders are capable of learning, recognizing, and remembering colors. Recluse spiders can tolerate six months of extreme drought and have

WINNER OF THE SAINSBURY'S CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2021 BEST ACTIVITY BOOKWalking in the country, by the sea or in the town, so many wonderful things to see if you stop and look around! Go on your very own walk guided by CBeebies' Ranger Hamza from the hit TV show 'Let's Go For a Walk' with this book that can be used again and again. Take this award-winning book with you on any ramble, wherever you live, with suggestions from Ranger Hamza for things to look out for. Can you see a red thing? A tall thing? Can you find something smooth, and something rough? What can you smell, and what can you hear? As well as things to spot on the walk, each spread contains fascinating Hamza facts.Turn every walk, long or short, into an interactive, playful learning adventure. Can be used on any kind of walk, in any location, and any duration, over and over again. Will help young ramblers look at the world around them in a new way.Can also be read at home, with young readers spotting the details in the bea

From the flushing toilet and the wheel, to painkillers and the Internet, we look at the amazing innovations that it's hard to imagine living without.

Shows kids how much fun paper can be, simply by using the actual pages of the book. This title covers artwork that supplies the prompts for children to play games and create things, using just the pap

Features eighteen machines that cover a wide range of interests and skill levels - whether it's flying, floating, walking or talking. This title offers simple projects that you can make with children,

Dip into the intriguing world of shells with this beautifully illustrated guide to 75 weird and wonderful examples.When we pick up a shell on the beach, we notice its beautiful shape or attractive col

Our world is brimming with sound: from the detonation of distant thunder to the drip, drip drip of a rusty drainpipe. Once we’ve been shown how to listen more attentively and creatively, we can access

I Can't Draw: This Book Will Prove You Can is a fun and interactive workbook that will teach you all the basic elements of drawing.Illustrator Lydia Crook provides you with 60 quirky art activities to

Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, this book provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. This introductory guide to literature is split in

The successful 30-Second series tackles numbers, with experts on maths and data demystifying the essential numerical topics. We know that we use numbers pretty often, some of us confidentl

Mindfulness & the Art of Drawing explores how the simple act of putting pen to paper creates a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. Through mindful creative exercises, persona

The emotional responses to death are unpredictable and individual, with denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance all natural stages of the grief cycle. Mindfulness & The Journey of Ber

The realities of the modern-day workplace can include stress, pressure and apathy, but with a thoughtful approach and an openness to change, anyone can transform their work experience. In Mindfulness

Feminism is a global movement, developing with each cut and thrust of history to form a parallel “herstory.” But what are the most important feminist ideas? What do terms like “patriarchy,” “rape cult

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 w

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 civilisation

From the Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox, a megabat with a wingspan of over five feet, to the aptly named Bumblebee Bat, the world’s smallest mammal, the number and diversity of bat speciesis proving

The chakras represent a system of belief that is related to the practice of yoga and the principles of Ayurveda from India. The chakras are not physical structures that you can see with your eyes, the

Golf is perhaps the most complicated simple game ever invented. Watching the professionals gives you only a glimpse of the complexity of what is happening, with each shot involving biomechanics, aerod

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Ancient Greece in 30 Seconds is a fascinating introduction to one of the world’s most influential ancient cultures. From slaves and soldiers to th

The 50 engaging entries get you to grips with Einstein's work, life and legacy, from atom to atomic bomb, at approximately the speed of light.

The holistic nature of Eastern systems – with the emphasis on integrating the mind, body, and spirit – has become a focal point for more and more people. Tai chi offers a route to inner peace as well

Do you know your fission from your fusion? You will have heard of Einstein’s theory of relativity and his synonymous equation E=mc2, but do you really understand what they mean? With renewable energy a

"These seeds will captivate you whether you're a gardener or not." - The Washington Post "A sumptuous guide to 600 of the world’s weirdest and most beautiful species, from the black seed with hair lik

What is Typography? is a compact guide to the discipline that lies at the epicentre of design and communication. With three sections exploring issues, anatomy, and an analysis of an eclectic group of

If you are tired of London, are you really tired of life? 30-Second London agrees with Dr. Johnson's famous statement, taking the history of one of the most diverse cities on Earth and looking at the

With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world's most fascinating cultures. Children will discover all about these amazing warriors,

A Shine-a-Light BookEmbark upon a memorable journey of discovery with this combination of natural landscapes, animal habitats, and geological wonders.From a snowy Antarctic landscape and dry African g

Are You Ready for the Challenge?There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really l

Get Fit with Your Dog does what it says on the tin. It is a blueprint for health, for you and your dog. With canine and human obesity in the UK and USA running at an all-time high of 40 and 30 percent

How to Read Paris is a pocket-sized guide to understanding and appreciating the architecture of Paris. Packed with detailed drawings, plans and photographs, and covering squares, bridges, streets and

With fast facts, mini missions and engaging artwork, Ancient Rome in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Children will discover how ordinary Romans live

Warfare: A Visual History combines historical engravings and diagrams with an engaging modern text to create a visual study of humankind's extraordinary ingenuity in inventing new ways to wage war. A

Most dog owners tend to think of games as the reward that comes after a training session with their pet. But there's no need to separate play and work-play makes a terrific training tool if you just k

33% of Americans and 35% of British people feel they are living with extreme stress. One in five Germans experiences stress on a regular basis. 60% of China's white-collar workers admit to suffering s

Discover the secrets of the human body with this beautiful new Shine-a-Light title. Children can see muscles flex as a football is kicked, watch food travel through the digestive system as an apple is

Anxiety is a state many of us know only too well. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is on the global increase too with 1 in 25 people affected in the UK alone. Mindfulness for Unravelling Anxiety hel

Whittling is the cheapest and easiest hobby you can imagine: with just a sharp knife, a little practice and the tiniest block of wood, you can make a characterful carving in less than an hour. It's re

Twenty of the most atmospheric views in Paris are captured here by an illustrator with a well-honed eye for even the tiniest quirky detail. Hennie Haworth has not only captured the classics after all,

Create beautiful, layered paper dioramas with this clever art activity book. With a combination of drawing, colouring and craft skills, children are taken page-by-page through creating four seasonal l