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A cool and unique way to open children’s minds, train their brains and get them thinkingReally Really Big Questions About Science is an unusual and fun introduction to science and philosophy that expl

With detailed, lively answers to a host of fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin is a perfect introduction to the world of snakes. This reptilian resource explains everything from

With detailed , lively answers to these and many other fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs is a perfect introduction to the world of creepy crawlies.

With detailed, lively answers to a host of fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes is a perfect introduction to the world of horses. Readers will learn the parts of a horse's body, read

This charming collection offers young children an introduction to the treasures of the Bible. Ann Pilling has retold twenty-one stories from the Old and New Testaments with warmth and inspiration. Ea

STEM―where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how math is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Math―Applied Math.Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school―it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and flower arranging―math is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, witness the ancient Egyptians apply math to pyramid building, and meet the mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life. A "try this at home" section shows readers how math helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist.With easy-to-understand text written by math expert Lou Abercrombie, fun callouts, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter math and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is

STEM―where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering―Civil Engineering.Engineering is all around us, from buildings and structures to the roads on which we travel. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, witness how engineering is helping save the environment and meet the engineers whose designs continue to make our lives easier. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create a building made out of spaghetti, plus much more.With easy-to-understand text written by Jenny Jacoby, fun callouts, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter engineering and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their “future success,” these books show readers how we use science, technology, en

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.

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

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

Meet the creatures that share our city spacesTake an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces – from bears to bats, penguins to opossums – and learn about h

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

The definitive guide to the world's most popular gameFully revised and updated to tie in with the 2020 Euro 2020 tournament, which will be held across the continent and will be watched by the rest of

A brilliant new way to be inspired by art!A gorgeous children's activity series that explores a wide range of artists’ work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques, Get i

A brilliant new way to be inspired by art!A gorgeous children's activity book that explores a wide range of artists' work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques, Get int

Readers get caught up in the adventure when a state-of-the-art 19th century submarine sets out on a quest to find the legendary lost city of Atlantis. When danger strikes, a young stowaway comes to th

This brand-new addition to the IWW series is a whirlwind journey through the history of pirates and smugglers, from ancient times all the way to the present day. Readers will learn all about life on b

It is hard for kids to imagine that everything they see and use was once invented by someone. From computer games to ball point pens, Teddy bears to drinking straws, I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth cl

From the earliest times, men and women explored their world. Some searched for trade routes, lost treasures, or new lands to colonize; others traveled as missionaries, to spread religious beliefs. Mor

Fun and easy to use, The Junior Illustrated Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal choice for upper elementary and middle-school children who are beginning to expand their vocabulary. Comprehensive a

Nothing is quite so awe inspiring, or inhospitable to humans as the world's tallest mountains.? Journey to the European Alps, the Himalaya, the Karakoram Range, and the polar region of North America w

At just twelve years old, Paulo becomes an apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci, the brilliant artist and inventor. Dull is not how Paulo describes life in Leonardo’s busy studio. There are floors to sweep

We dare you to enter four alluring worlds of dinosaurs and interact with fun and mischievous intent. Readers can use nine press-out dinosaur pieces to help Tyrannosaurus rex chase hadrosaurs among th

With sixteen exquisite maps showing what the world was like from A.D. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to feed children's fascination with knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and th

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

This informative and activity-filled reference introduces younger children to human biology in a lively and accessible way. The book's thematic structure makes it easy for young readers to understan

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

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

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia is an amazing 160-page volume and the perfect guide to space and outer space for children. Packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences, and detailed p

Do you want to know about nine popular hair styles from history, how digestion works in six easy steps, and eight questions about the human body that have no answers?Then look no further because The C

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 classic collection of eight fables, introduced by Aesop himselfThis collection of eight fables brings Ancient Greece to life. The stories are retold with introductions that tell the reader all about

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

Accompanied by 3-D digital artwork and photographs that capture the game's most memorable moments, this ultimate guide to soccer explains the rules, skills, and tactics; explores issues surrounding th

Lifesize Rainforest offers young readers a unique opportunity to see a variety of animals at their actual size. This exciting adventure takes you deep into the heart of the worlds rainforests, lets yo

A gorgeous children's activity series that explores a wide range of artists' work while encouraging children to develop their own skills and techniques, Get into Art! is perfect for active young artis

A science-themed entry in a philosophical Q&A series combines engaging illustrations, brain teasers and quirky quotes with comprehensive answers to such questions as, "What came first: the chicken

A follow-up to Plagues, Pox and Pestilence shares droll coverage of how bodily waste has impacted human civilization, agriculture, the environment and industry. By the award-winning author of Pirate D

The world is a fascinating place, and I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags uses some irresistible questions to get kids thinking about the world beyond their doorstep. From the basics on what makes a coun