The book offers a chronological political history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. Topics include developments in technology, the factory system and working life
Go Figure! aims to get children back into Maths! Using photos, pictograms, infographics and other data visualisation techniques it explains the key maths principles of number, geometry, statistics, ra
How do you recognise different types of money, such as notes and coins? When do you get money and how can you look after it?What is Money? answers these questions and more as it introduces you to the
Go Figure! aims to get children back into Maths! Using photos, pictograms, infographics and other data visualisation techniques it explains the key maths principles of number, geometry, statistics, ra
Go Figure! aims to get children back into Maths! Using photos, pictograms, infographics and other data visualisation techniques it explains the key maths principles of number, geometry, statistics, ra
The awesome creativity of street football is taking the world of urban street sports by storm - make sure it's on your radar! Look inside to find a real life story of a young, talented street football
The Beckhams are arguably the most famous couple in the media today. David is a hugely talented football player and recently one of the most prominent faces of the London 2012 Olympics. Victoria, one
Mind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of living things. In this book you can find out about the types of living things, their life cycles, classi
Imagine someone gave you a sackful of money and told you to build a sports stadium. You'd definitely want it to be the best sports stadium the world. But how do you go about designing THAT? Armed with
Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? How do we know about the Vikings? Explore this ancient
Find out what rats are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about rats with advice fr
Find out what lizards are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about lizards with adv
Travel back to the time of the Anglo Saxons! Who was Alfred the Great? Where did the Anglo Saxons come from, and what traditions and beliefs did they bring with them? Explore this ancient civilisation
Read all about Early Britons with the Fact Cat! The Viking age began in around 700 CE and during this time, boatloads of raiders and settlers came to Britain to find new lands and steal treasure. At t
Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? How do we know about the Vikings? Explore this ancient
Unpack the history and culture of South Africa - one of the world's most beautiful and interesting countries - with Unpacked: South Africa. The book takes you on a journey through this incredible
Can you imagine leaving your home and your family, and moving hundreds of miles away to live with strangers, because it was too dangerous to stay in your hometown? During World War II, this was situat
The Aztecs used their large army and alliances with nearby states to dominate most of Mexico in the 14th and 15th centuries. Find out about where the Aztecs came from, how they traded with other peopl
What are life's essentials and what do we need to buy? How do you choose the best thing to do with the rest of your money?My Money Choices answers these questions and more as it introduces you to the
Find out which world-famous inventor's last breath has been captured in a test tube, which boffin loved nothing more than a roasted armadillo for lunch, and which scientist fell in love with a pigeon.
Let children aged 9+ discover what art means to them, how it can be made, and what it has meant for people throughout history. This book is packed with top tips to spark kids' creative imaginations. I
Prepare to be amazed with Record Busters Olympics! From the fastest man on earth, to medal winning siblings, most expensive opening ceremonies, most medals ever and the first perfect 10, we've collect
People are nature. From the water we drink to the trees we climb, we are connected to the natural world in big and surprising ways. With simple, poetic text, and exquisite artwork, You Are Stardust in
In this environment education story Amara finds out what happens to waste food, what can go in a compost bin and how to reduce the amount of food we throw away. The story is a great resource for helpi
Did you know that the plain-looking bags you use to brew a steaming mug of tea are steeped in fascinating history? This simple drink has caused wars, been smuggled, been the drink of the elite and
Journey into Space takes readers beyond Earth and into the depths of our solar system. Take a closer look at the planets that make up the Milky Way, explore ice giants and dwarf planets, find out abou
Early Life on Earth tracks the evolution of life on Earth, from its origins up to the imminent arrival of the dinosaurs. Take a closer look at the first multi-celled forms, the Cambrian explosion, the
Find out why Darwin's On the Origin of Species changed both science and society and explore his life story, from his early investigations of the natural world and his voyage on the HMS Beagle, to the
The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality, their impact on popular culture as well as detailing the everyda
Travel back to the time of the stone, bronze and iron ages! What was Britain like over 6000 years ago? Who lived on the island and what was it like? Explore these ancient civilisations to understand h
Fire! FIRE! At the first sign of a fire we call the fire brigade. But what did people do before the fire service existed? Learn about the evolution from the first brigades to the multi-skilled fire se
Read all about the Queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca, who led a rebellion against Roman rule that is still remembered to this day! From when she crowned Queen on the death of her husband, to her grea
Mind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of light and sound. In this book you can find out how light travels, what sound waves are, how your eyes ca
Why were thousands of British children evacuated from their homes in 1939? Where did these evacuees go? Who looked after them? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these an
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Egypt expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? Ancient Egyptians might become law officers, using sniffer dogs to track down criminals, or pr
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Rome expect to find? They might become a soldier in the most disciplined army in the known world, or a fuller, cleaning other people's dirty laundry by t
Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore China: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about Chinese fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirk
Diwali - the festival of colour - is celebrated by Hindus worldwide and this book let's children discover how people around the globe celebrate this important festival and what it means to them, wit
Find out how David Attenborough became the face of natural history over the course of 60 years. Named the greatest broadcaster of our time, this book spans his entire career, exploring his broadcast
Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children's travel guide to one of the world's holiday hotspots.Discover:· Croatia's ancient palaces, fairyt
