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In the Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, children can easily study more than 100 popular topics using the alphabetically arranged entries. Information is presented in clearly written text with vocabular

Princess Rosa hates the winter. It makes her castle dark and cold, and she can't ride her pony in the snow. But one day a mysterious jester comes to the castle and brightens up the winter gloom with m

This unstoppably hilarious joke book contains more than 100 classic knock-knock jokes with humorous line illustrations."Knock Knock. Who's there? Aardvark.Aardvark who? Aardvark a hundred

Packed with crisp photography, engaging activities, and clear explanations, Rocks and Fossils is an authoritative and fun guide to this favorite subject.

Beginning with its title question, "Are you a ladybug?," this accessible book is perfect for reading aloud and tells young readers how they would experience life if they were a ladybug.

Tom Sawyer has an eye for adventure and is always getting into scrapes with his friends and partners in crime, Huck Finn and Joe Harper. His escapades often lead him into dangerous and desperate situ

The Kingfisher Children's Bible brings Bible stories and events memorably to life for all the family to share. With beautiful, full-color illustrations on every spread and dynamic retellings that wil

Find out how much fun and how simple chess can be with this full color guide. Geared toward both the beginner and the chess aficionado, International Grandmaster Daniel King shows you how to play the

Now available in paperback―a pictorial guide to the world's people and events from 10,000 BCE to the present day.Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day.From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what, where, where, and why of the major events of human history.Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age.Simon Adams' fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully hand-illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

Newly available in paperback, this is the essential first atlas for home, schools, and librariesTake an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colorful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers.Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rain forest, journey to Scandinavia and visit a mermaid, then wrap up warm as you head south to Antarctica—the coldest place on Earth. Pictograms show where to find animals and places of interest: can you find the sunbathing walrus in Alaska? And the Tasmanian devil in Australia?This atlas is the perfect first geography reference book for both home and school.

Newly available in paperback, this is a colorful and playful introduction to animals, environments, and geography for young childrenBeautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats.Travel around the globe and identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colorful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales, and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.

A gorgeous, lyrical non-fiction picture book exploring the Arctic winter―title 1 in a timely new series about the world's most precious habitatsThis beautiful book brings together facts about the Arctic, an evocative narrative, and breathtaking illustrations.The story begins at the outer edge of the Arctic Circle, where the extraordinary wood frog is beginning to freeze, and then works its way inwards to the North Pole―through the tundra and into the sea and ice at the very center. Then the scenes work their way back outwards. As the book progresses, winter progresses. By the end we are back to the taiga, back to spring after the long winter, and back to the wood frog, who is now defrosting in anticipation of warmer weather.This is a timely book that is sure to stimulate discussion between parent and child about the importance of protecting our planet's ecosystems and habitats. It's an essential purchase for both school libraries and the home. Future titles in the series will focus on

Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it! History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, including equality, the climate crisis, and space exploration, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. No more hunting and pecking

An inspiring and colorful celebration of diversity.There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human―as many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration o

An entertaining and informative exploration of the human body, from the big boss sending out orders in the brain to waste being sorted and delivered out of the body.The Human Body Factory splits the h

It's All About... Scary Spiders tells you everything you want to know about spiders.Read about how they spin their webs and the different ways they hunt for prey! Discover the amazing variety of spide

How Many Hairs On a Grizzly Bear? And Other Big Questions about Numbers introduces children to a world of fascinating information about the infinite world of numbers.Through vibrant, playful illustrat

scover all there is to know about robots and say "wow" time and time again.Discover an amazing world of robots, how they're helpful, the tasks they do, and if robots will really take over the world? L

Take a trip through all the types of forest and spot forest friends hiding among the treesWhich tree is as tall as a skyscraper ? Who lives high up in the trees? Is there really a kangaroo that lives

An unforgettable journey brings the people, customs, and wildlife of 20 places around the world vividly to lifeA richly illustrated, informative, and entertaining book about the ways that young people

A mind-blowing and informative book of lists about the animal kingdom, from the animals that have more than one nose to the five mice that orbited the Moon in Apollo 17––and everything in between!This

A book of exciting pictures and up-to-date facts and stats on the world’s most deadly dinosaurs!Roar and roam as you join ferocious prehistoric monsters in It’s all about… Dangerous Dinosaurs! Find ou

A book of exciting pictures and up-to-date facts and stats on the oceans’ most fascinating sharksDive into the exhilarating world of this deadly, deep-sea predator in It’s all about… Snappy Sharks! Fi

A book of exciting pictures and up-to-date facts and stats on the stunning stars and planets in outer space!Blast off above the stars and explore the milky way in It’s all about… Super Solar System! R

A book of exciting pictures and up-to-date facts and stats on the world’s wildest weather!Put on your hats, rain boots, and sunglasses and get ready for an experience in It’s all about… Wild Weather!

An original approach to math by stealth that makes the tricky concepts of size and distance fun and easy to understand.How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance i

Explore the core subject of math in this engaging book from the world of Basher STEM JuniorOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Math covers 40 topics from th

Expxlore the core subject of math in this engaging book from the world of STEMOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Math covers 40 topics from the core subjec

Explore the core subject of technology in this engaging book from the world of STEMOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Technology covers 40 topics from this

Explore the core subject of science in this engaging book from the world of STEMOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Science covers 40 topics from the core s

Learn about types of martial arts, cool moves and fascinating techniques in the My Best Book of Martial Arts picture book!Hi-yah! Jump into the exciting world of martial arts in the My Best Book of Ma

A beautiful story about friendship and forgiveness that will melt the hearts of children and adults alikeTrue friends will always forgive - even when you accidentally hit them on the head! When Figgy'

A heartwarming tale that gently teach young readers the virtues of patience'What will I do without you?' asks Figgy Twosocks as her friend Jefferson Bear prepares to hibernate for winter. Alone in the

A tale of two friends exploring just what it is that makes their friendship so special–even when it looks like they've fallen out forever.Figgy Twosocks and Jefferson Bear, two lovable and endearing c

Slither into the extraordinary world of snakesLearn all about snakes in this highly visual and informative book. Discover how these amazing animals hunt, move, and survive. From the giant anaconda to

Step into your running shoes and find out what it takes to be an athlete!Step into the running shoes of an athlete!Learn all about athletics, the skills you need to be successful, how to choose the sp

Who were the men of mail, and where did they build their homes? What is a cavalry? How were the first castles built? Why did knights joust?Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed, crusa

Which is the biggest snake? How many species of rainforest tree are there? Which creatures live high up in the canopy?Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rainforests

How were fossils formed? What did dinosaurs look like? Which was the smallest dinosaur?Step back in time and unearth some of the most awesome dinosaur specimens yet discovered.Fast Facts is a new seri

Who were the men of mail, and where did they build their homes? What is a cavalry? How were the first castles built? Why did knights joust?Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed, crusa