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Explore the core subject of engineering in this engaging book from the world of STEMMeet STEM Junior, a little character with some big ideas and a bunch of supersmart engineering friends. Have you eve

A delightfully illustrated gift edition with more than seventy-five best-loved rhymes.This delightfully illustrated contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, fro

An eye-catching introduction to animals around the worldThis fantastic new series will begin with On the Farm, Amazing Animals, Dinosaurs and In the Rainforest. Young children will have fun lifting th

An eye-catching introduction to dinosaurs around the worldThis fantastic new series will begin with On the Farm, Amazing Animals, Dinosaurs and In the Rainforest. Young children will have fun lifting

An eye-catching introduction to animals in an un-put-downable formatThis fantastic new series will begin with On the Farm, At the Zoo, Dinosaurs and In the Rainforest. Young children will have fun lif

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 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.

Newly available in paperback, this is a perfect first atlas—packed with fun and information about the perenially popular topic of dinosaursBeautifully illustrated by children's artist Anthony Lewis, with lively age-appropriate text by zoologist and environmentalist David Burnie, First Dinosaur Picture Atlas explains where dinosaurs came from and how they lived in different habitats across the world.Travel around the globe and identify different species of dinosaur in this absorbing look-and-find book. In addition to the colorful maps showing the world's continents, superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats of the prehistoric world to show how and where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures lived. This look-and-find atlas will delight young children and is the perfect first dinosaur reference book for both home and school.

LEVEL 2 BEGINNING TO READ ALONEup to 35 words per pageText is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple

LEVEL 2 BEGINNING TO READ ALONEup to 35 words per pageText is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simple

A revised and expanded edition of the original Basher book introduces and demystifies the periodic table and related chemistry concepts while incorporating new discoveries and dedicating individual pa

LEVEL 2 BEGINNING TO READ ALONE up to 35 words per pageText is accessible and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition. Vocabulary is easy and familiar, and sentences are mainly short and simpl

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

The best-selling author of Math and Punctuation now turns his attention to the fun and funky characters in Geometry and Algebra. Meet Polygon and Plane, Reflection and Rotation, Odd Number and hi

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

Whales and Dolphins introduces readers to some of the largest and most acrobatic mammals in oceans and seas. Young students will discover the many types of whales and dolphins and learn about their b

Maps and Mapping introduces different types of maps and helps children understand how they work. Young map makers will learn about compass points, map keys and scales, colors and contours, and will d

From crabs and starfish to shovels and pails, At the Beach introduces toddlers to the fun and familiar sights and sounds of the seashore in Spanish and English.

Meet the movers and shakers of the last millennium in this comprehensive and detailed look at the famous and the notorious, along with their achievements, and their legacies.Organized by theme—

Introduces the parts of the body and their functions and discusses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise; includes related activities and experiments.

From crabs and starfish to shovels and pails, At the Beach introduces toddlers to the fun and familiar sights and sounds of the seashore. These lively and entertaining board books are just right for

Forces and Motion explores gravity, friction, centrifugal force, and the underlying laws of physics that help machines work. Simple machines such as levers and pulleys, floating and sinking, springs,

Diggers are noisy, strong, and big. Diggers can carry and push and dig. Diggers have shovels to scoop and lift, blades that bulldoze, shunt, and shift. Sloshing and squelching, and smashing and ba

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and

A fully updated edition of an inspiring title, aimed at the complete beginner as well as the more experienced player.This new edition of a classic title by Grandmaster Daniel King will seduce a huge range of readers, from novice to intermediate players.With a fresh new design, How To Win At Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins, and skewers. It’s packed with graded test positions and training exercises to help young players improve their game as they progress through the book. What’s more, readers can brush up on the fascinating history of chess, with features on legendary matches and the greatest players, including the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen.

Reissued with a dramatic, high-spec new cover with flaps, this new edition of Homer’s classic poem will captivate a new generation of readersA dramatic retelling of Homer's classic tale The Odyssey.Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.The Trojan War is over, and the battle-weary soldier Odysseus sets out for home. On his way Odysseus faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Will he outwit the one-eyed giant Cyclops, the cunning enchantress Circe, and the terrifying monsters Scylla and Charybdis? This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.Robin Lister’s fast-paced, lyrical retelling is perfect

Reissued with a dramatic, high-spec new cover with flaps, this new edition of Homer's classic poem will captivate a new generation of readersA dramatic retelling of Homer's classic tale The Iliad.Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.When Helen is kidnapped by Paris, a Trojan prince, the Greek army lays siege to Troy. The Iliad tells of the nine-year war for revenge, thrillingly recounting the fierce battles between both armies' greatest warriors. This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.Nick McCarty’s fast-paced, lyrical retelling is perfectly pitched for grades 4 and above, while the evocative bla

Chess as you’ve never seen it before—Basher brings one of the world’s most popular games to life in his unique, memorable way!What takes 2 people, 32 pieces, and 64 squares? It’s chess, mate! How’s that for an opening gambit? This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don’t have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy, and famous games. You can also meet the world's chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.

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

Amazing Machines: Snow Machines is packed full of zambonis, snowmobiles, plows, and other snowy machines from the bestselling Amazing Machines creators.Amazing Machines: Snow Machines follows the animal team as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love including zambonis, ice trucks, snow-making machines, snowgliders, and much more.From bumper cars to spinning wheels, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker's bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mitton's simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of

Chess as you’ve never seen it before―Basher brings one of the world’s most popular games to life in his unique, memorable way!What takes 2 people, 32 pieces, and 64 squares? It’s chess, mate! How’s that for an opening gambit? This game of strategy has been around for thousands of years and it gives your brain a real workout. But you don’t have to be a brainiac to have fun playing chess, as Basher brings you his unique guide to the game that has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the last two years. Game on!First, get the basics with clear explanations of the pieces and how they move. Then move on to read about rules, strategy, and famous games. You can also meet the world's chess greats, from the youngest-ever grand master, Abimanuyi Mishra, to current stars Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar.CONTENTSIntroduction: Sissa, the mythical inventor of chessCh 1. Piece Patrol• The Board• Pawn• Bishop• Knight• Rook• Queen• KingCh 2. Team Tactical• Opening• Castling• Gambit• Middlegame• Che

Newly available in paperback, this is a visually stunning book about all kinds of wings―not just those on airplanes!Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject.Written by Tracey Turner, it offers a bird’s-eye view of the first airplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons―even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's perfect for readers aged 7 plus.With Fatti Burke’s stylish and colorful illustrations, Wings is a wonderful journey of discovery.

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.

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

Newly available in paperback, title 17 in the bestselling Amazing Machines series is packed full of big, busy bulldozersAmazing Machines: Big Bulldozers follows the animal team as they become bulldozer operators and help out on a busy construction site. Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love.From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the many jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!