The Normans invaded countries across Europe and played an important role in the history of England. Find out how the Normans beat the Anglo-Saxons, why William the Conqueror made the Domesday Book,
What is an Ulster Fry? Which famous sight is 50 million years old? How do you play Gaelic football? Discover the answers to all of these questions and learn all about Northern Ireland and the people w
In 1666, London's citizens woke to see the skyline above their city's cramped wooden houses ablaze. The Great Fire of London is a hauntingly beautiful visual re-telling of one of the most well-known d
Travelling Wild: Journey Along the Nile follows a traveller on a fictitious journey by boat up the world's longest river. It uses the information you would consider when planning a trip, such as the w
In October 1914, the explorer, Ernest Shakleton and a team of men, set out on the ship, Endurance, to cross Antarctica via the South Pole. A few months into their voyage, the ship became trapped in ic
Explore the world history of code breaking from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to the Enigma Codes in World War Two and computer codes used today.Explore the history of codes from The Haircut Code,
This title looks at all the significant individuals and events of the Tudor era: Henry VIII, Thomas More and the break with Rome, Francis Drake and the Armada; the reign of Elizabeth and the roles pla
Full of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a where people work. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial
If you're mad about dance, this book will help you make the most of your favourite hobby. Find out how to perfect your skills, whether you're dancing salsa, ballroom, tap or bhangra, and expand your a
Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on how the individual players in a team work together as a unit. It contains advice on the tactics needed to improve an
Find out all about one of Britain's most popular and best-loved comedians. David Williams is a multi-talented star, a successful children's book author, a famous comedy actor, and star of the smash-hi
This unique series gets close up to some amazing areas of our world, and allows readers the opportunity to explore key countries, topographical features and cities in a way that is both engaging and e
Charles Darwin was born in England in 1809. He was a brilliant scientist who changed the way we thinkabout life on Earth. His theory about the evolution of plants and animals transformed science and s
INSIDE TRACK: FORMULA 1 DRIVER - HAMILTON VS ROSBERGUsing a classic race as the foundation for the individual stories, this high-energy narrative non-fiction series pitches together two hot racing riv
Did you know that the chocolate bar you can pick up from any corner shop used to be a precious and exotic food that only aristocracy could afford? This book looks at the history of one of our favourit
True or false?The Roman Empire was run by 40,000 menJulius Caesar was murdered at a bus stopA Roman soldier's best friend was his muleThe Romans used spider webs as plastersThis book explores the fact
India: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most amazing country. Explore its rainforests, rivers (including the great Ganges), mountains and beaches, and meet some incredib
The incredible world of insects and spiders is waiting to be explored in this exciting book. Living on land or below ground, in the air or in water, a wide variety of insects and spiders are investiga
Find out about the work of police forces around the world including their training and the work of the military police.Who are the people who defend their countries and what are the skills they employ
Welcome, reader! Peruse the papyrus of the past with us and discover all there is to know about feisty female pharaohs, moth-eaten mummies and puzzling pyramids.Did Cleopatra really bathe in milk? How
Learn about operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with words, pictures and sounds. The computers that are used in sc
Find out how Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, grew from a small tech start-up into a gaming company worth $2.5 billion in under 10 years.Discover some of the brightest business minds behind Mojang's m
Discover the Anglo-Saxons introduces young readers to key figures, aspects and themes of Anglo-Saxon Britain. The books feature an appealingly graphic, young, colourful approach, with one large image
Each book in Great Civilisations approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread Who/where were the... then introduces the achievements of the chosen civilisation through 12 structures or object
You can count numbers all around you, from the eight legs on a spider to the one nose on your face. But can you count the stars in the sky or the fish in the Amazon? Find out all about PLANET EARTH in
Find out about 12 of the biggest and most brutal battles in the history of the world, from Thermopylae in 480 BCE right the way through to Operation Desert Storm in 1991, taking in Cannae, Agincourt,
Introducing the topic of animals and their characteristics for young children at Key Stage 1 and 2. The illustrated 'Fact Cat' character leads the reader on a trail through the book, helping them to d
Introducing the topic of animals and their characteristics for young children at Key Stage 1 and 2. The illustrated 'Fact Cat' character leads the reader on a trail through the book, helping them to d
Find out about 12 of the most incredible expeditions in history, from the ancient Egyptian voyage to the land of Punt around 1470 BCE to the Apollo mission to space in 1969.
Looking at biomes and the organisms that live within them, focusing on how each creature or plant has adapted to its habitat and developed key characteristics that make it particularly suited to life
Looking at biomes and the organisms that live within them, focusing on how each creature or plant has adapted to its habitat and developed key characteristics that make it particularly suited to life
Find out about the record-breaking features on our planet and beyond, from the biggest and slowest to the hottest and longest - all in stunningly designed infographics.
Find out about the most amazing human record holders, from the fastest and tallest to the most creative and richest - all in stunningly designed infographics.
Take a trip through history to find out about the grim, gruesome and downright gut-churning methods of punishment societies employed in the past - from being boiled alive in ancient Greece to being sp
Explore the exhilarating world of information technology. This title builds an essential foundation for computing study for children aged 7-9 by exploring the computer devices we use every day and exp
Explore the exhilarating world of information technology in this series aimed at children aged 7-9. An essential introduction to computer programming exploring computational thinking with simple step-
