Learn about gravity and all the useful things it does - such as keeping us on the Earth and holding the entire universe together! You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Gravity! is part of a brand-new scie
For this hardworking dad, every day "counts." That's because he has 10 children—and that means 10 T-shirts, 10 bowls of spaghetti, 10 in the bath, and 10 goodnight kisses! Now, he needs ONE day to res
The invention of plastics was one of the most important discoveries of the past century, revolutionising the way things are made, stored, and packaged. This book tells the story of plastics, from the
We depend on electricity in almost everything that we do. It gives us heat, light, transportation and entertainment. Electricity has always existed, but it is only in the last 200 years or so that we
You might not like numbers and maths when you have to do your maths homework, but it would be hard to live without them. Imagine how difficult life would be if you couldn't count things, measure anyth
We rely on our mobile phones all the time, whether it's to keep in touch with friends, to play games, or to access the Internet. As phones become smaller, cheaper and more powerful, we find it difficu
This dog doesn’t fit in! Could it be because . . . it’s a CROCODILE? Mr. Roger loves dogs—and he has lots of them. But there’s something a bit off about his latest pet pooch. Unlike the others, this o
Prepare for fun! Rex and his loyal dog Ruff are looking forward to a big day out. But it takes them so long to get ready for their activities, from cycling to swimming, that they both fall asleep befo
We could not live without water. Almost two-thirds of our body weight is water. We rely on it to keep ourselves clean, to keep our bodies nourished, and to get rid of waste. But water can also carry d
In this awesome guide, readers can learn all about the theropod dinosaurs, the fiercest and biggest predators of all time, exploring the world in which these predators lived, their physical characteri
50 Windows to Open and Explore!Come follow Big Cat and the little puppies on their adventures—and lift the 50 flaps to see what fun things are hiding everywhere you go.Energetic puppies can tire mom o
50 Windows to Open and Explore!Come follow Big Cat and the little puppies on their adventures—and lift the 50 flaps to see what fun things are hiding everywhere you go. Yay—the rain has stopped,
Children who have reached the toilet-training stage will think this is the funniest book they've ever seen! Parents will smile, too, as children and parents turn the pages to discover who's on the loo
Loved and cherished, praised and admired, hated and feared - more than any other domesticated creature, cats provoke extremes of feeling and this Peculiar History title explores why. Featuring chapter
For 5,000 years and more, libraries have been gathering and preserving writings of all kinds. They’re keepers of the world’s memory. They’re storehouses of knowledge, and imagination, and fun. Learn a
Early learners can practice their reading and colour recognition skills with this vibrant and rewarding flap book. Readers can have hours of fun lifting the flaps and reading the words. The design and
From Oliver Twist and Great Expectations to A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities, the novels of Charles Dickens are among the best loved and most adapted in English literature. This charming and
Journey to the frozen north, where Vikings lived, and learn the stories of their gods and monsters—and the world as they knew it. Here are the tales the Vikings told: of gods and goddesses, sea
Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fasci
This gruesome guide to breathing uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected us
This gruesome guide to breathing uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the process of breathing and how disgusting substances like mucus and snot have unexpected us
Money is one of the most important inventions in the history of human civilisation, allowing people to exchange goods and services, and amass great wealth and power. This book tells the story of money
Featuring a colour insert guide to the decks on board, letters from the passengers and crew and and a look at the events that led to the ship's unpredictable sinking, Titanic, A Very Peculiar History
Seized by slave traders, separated from your native tribe, your family and friends, you are put up for sale in the slave market. Your life will be spent fetching and carrying, and pampering the egos o
As an American pilot joining the RAF during World War Two, you’ll experience many ups and downs, and no doubt you’ll discover what a ‘Mae West’ is for! Get used to the lingo, commands and controls, ot
Presents an overview of the trials and tribulations inside and outside the walls of a castle. This title lets you discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs, and shows how to use a common
The year is 1907, and you are the manager of a prestigious shipping company. You decide to plan and build the largest and most luxurious ship in the world to cross the Atlantic Ocean. At this point, y
Part of "The How To Draw" series, this work teaches you how to draw a variety of robots and machines, and combine them to make your own sci-fi and fantasy scenes. It includes background detail on each
The year is 1842, and you have been taken from your mother in London to work in a cotton mill in smoky Manchester. The work is hard and dangerous: you are likely to go deaf and suffer from lung diseas
The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding the understanding of everyday life and religion in Ancient
This delightful information book for early readers, filled with colourful illustrations and simple text, will introduce young children to the wonders of ancient Rome, its people, customs and architect
This delightful information book for early readers, filled with colourful illustrations and simple text, will introduce young children to the wonders of ancient Greece, its people, customs and archite
Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and archi
This delightful information book for early readers, filled with colourful illustrations and simple text, will introduce young children to the marvels of space: the contents of our solar system and the
Children can expand their geographical knowledge and stimulate their curiosity with this delightful map book, which will allow them to travel the continents and countries of the world. Filled with fas
When the Tudors weren't otherwise occupied with beheading wives and enemies, they were threatening to, or earning themselves nicknames like “Bloody Mary” and “The 9 Day Queen.” This very peculiar hist
A potted history of some of Britain's most famous and infamous sons and daughters. From ghastly criminals to pioneering inventors, this book features a short biography of each personality, featuring f
Quirky and humourous look at the history, development and evolution of whisky, from its humble roots in the monasteries to the drinks cabinets of the world. Features fascinating facts, bizarre stories
