What on Earth Publishing UK

一本全方位探索人類善意的百科繪本。從作者自身經歷到知名歷史人物與事件，良善不分大小，也不只幫助到他人，更能讓我們自己活得更健康、擁有更好的生活。這本美麗、滿載知識歷史的良善之書，將啟發讀者…Let’s Be Kind！Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational stories from around the world. Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of our species and to making our world a better place.Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the rights of others Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to the homeless, and many others. The joyous and awe-inspiring stories in this book will encourage young readers to be kind to others. And being kind, ev

Mimi and Wilbur travel to a local wildlife refuge, Wildlife World, to discover some terrible news: their favourite giraffe, Zari, is missing! As Mimi and Wilbur set out to find Zari, they meet animals along the way who also need help. Can you piece together the clues to help all the animals find their way home?

Our story starts at the International Space Station where Mimi, Wilbur and Astronaut Scott discover some odd news: the Mars rover has stopped working! Mimi and Wilbur take off in a rocket and blast through the stars to find out what happened. On the way, they meet helpful constellations who provide clues in the stars. Can you help Mimi and Wilbur crack the case and rescue the Mars rover?

Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet any more.Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place) and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

本書再度邀請讀者踏入驚奇事實的奇妙世界。你知道嗎？有人曾用腳趾間的細菌製作起司；世界上最昂貴的起司竟來自驢奶；某種蟑螂的乳汁被認為是地球上最營養的物質；而蟑螂甚至能在沒有頭的情況下存活數週。書中每個由《大英百科全書》驗證的事實，都巧妙連結到下一個，讓你從起司跳到昆蟲，從動物到科學，一路驚喜連連。多路徑閱讀設計，讓探索充滿變化與樂趣。插圖機智幽默，是好奇孩子與知識愛好者的理想選擇。📖 亮點★ 事實皆經《大英百科全書》驗證，可靠有趣★ 多路徑閱讀，探索自由多變★ 主題跨足科學、自然與奇聞Did you know that bacteria from between people's toes has been used to make cheese? Or that the world's most expensive cheese is made from donkey milk? Or that the milk from one species of cockroach is the most nutritious substance on Earth? Or that a cockroach can survive for weeks without its head? Welcome back to FACTopia, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways. And there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Let yo

Welcome to FACTopia! A wonderland of crazily connected facts. Did you know that a squid has a brain shaped like a doughnut? Or that some butterflies drink turtle tears? Every Britannica-verified fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about space, bones, dinosaurs, goats, spiders, crocodiles, sharks, robots, Ancient Rome, kings and queens, pharaohs, and more.But there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you! This wittily illustrated book is the perfect gift to inspire and delight curious kids.

Meet the bacteria super heroes that live inside your body! These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food and keep us humans healthy and happyDid you know that your body is full of bacteria? And th

In this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions, from mundane objects such as toasters and bicycles to cutting edge technologies such as pill-sized

Are you ready to begin your journey through space? Then all you have to do is look up into the night sky. What can you see?Marvel at the twinkling stars, and the constellations that they make. Learn about what different cultures call each shape and what the patterns means to them.Then get ready to venture farther – out into the solar system and past what the naked eye can see. Hop from planet to planet and discover what makes Earth different, or similar, to its celestial neighbours. Marvel at the ways that humans have explored our solar system, and beyond, with space shuttles, rockets and probes. There is a whole wide universe out there, with secrets and mysteries to solve.Grab your telescope and get ready for the intergalactic journey of a lifetime!

This striking portrait of our world in numbers makes statistics fun and accessible to children and their grown-ups. Every second, somewhere across the globe, an aeroplane takes off and another one lands. Two people die, and four babies enter the world.15,000 plastic bottles are produced and 1,600 are recycled. 8,000 scoops of ice cream are eaten, 200,000 text messages are sent. This book of remarkable facts, lushly illustrated with memorable infographics, reveals the incredible things that happen each and every second in our world.

孩子準備好上學了嗎？這本色彩繽紛、詞彙豐富的圖畫書，收錄孩子入學前應該認識的關鍵字彙，從家到學校，從醫院到太空站，通通看得到。由《大英百科》打造，讓孩子在遊戲與探索中學會用語、安心迎接新生活！Enter the world of Britannica's Ready-for-School Words and discover all the people, places and things in your community and beyond! Featuring all the words a child should know before they start school, this charming book takes you from home all the way to outer space with objects clearly labelled and simplified definitions. Children will start school with confidence and a brand-new vocabulary after exploring the colourful community in this book, created by the experts at Britannica Books.

In this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of the human body, look inside different organs and body systems and learn about how to look after their own physical and mental health at the same time. Readers use the see-through magic lens to reveal how our bodies function and the different body parts hard at work inside us. Find out how your senses work with your brain to show us the world around us, how doctors and nurses spot diseases and how we turn food into energy...and poo. So pick up the magic lens and take a tour of the marvellous human body!

Antarctica - vast, cold and mysterious. This frozen continent is full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes and adventurous scientists and explorers.Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about how this special place is changing, and what it means for our planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above and below the ice as you meet emperor penguins, killer whales and elephant seals. Suit up for the cold and explore some of the harshest landscapes on earth, following in the footsteps of brave explorers.And learn about how scientists survive here today and what they do all day - from studying climate change to investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about the history - and future - of our planet.

Discover over 100 of the world's most remarkable creatures in this beautifully illustrated tour of Earth's wildlife. Animals come in all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. From the record breaking tongue of a chameleon to the dashing dance of the peacock spider, you'll learn about the most amazing examples from air, land and sea.Discover playful dolphins, sleepy koalas and even a fish that keeps its babies safe in its own mouth, uncovering the secrets of their survival, the incredible habitats they call home as well as the environmental threats putting them in danger. A central gatefold offers a world map which reveals the locations of all the animals included in the book.

Discover 100 of the world's most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures. Treasures both natural and manmade

Learn about how different genres started - including classical, folk, jazz, gospel, rock 'n' roll, country, punk, grunge and pop. Discover the stories of maestros including Beethoven, Wei Liangfu, Dja

This substantial, gifty, and compellingly browsable kids encyclopedia takes Britannica's reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience. The gorgeous volume explores a wide range of child-friendly topics, using text, illustrations, infographics, and photography. In keeping with Britannica's reputation for expert involvement, each spread include a credit to the expert involved with its creation, and special features highlight some of the most intriguing unsolved puzzles in science, archaeology, history, and engineering.Chapter subjects include Universe, Earth, Material World, Living World, Being Human, Ancient Civilizations, Medieval to Modern, and Today's World and Beyond.

Why do we sleep? Do animals dream? Where is the oldest bed in the world? In this compendium of 5-minute true stories, you will travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the five beds of Tutankhamun, jet off

Blast off to adventure! Join Ava as she explores the furthest reaches of the solar system and beyond. Die-cuts throughout and a surprise pop-up make every page an interactive experience as you take a

Dive into adventure! Join Noah as he visits Earth's most mysterious environment - the ocean. Die-cuts throughout and a surprise pop-up make every page an interactive experience as you come face to fac

Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from t

Our planet is sending out an SOS. From global warming to plastic pollution, real-life environmental monsters are threatening our world at every turn. Now it's your chance to challenge them! Meet the h

Discover a hidden universe of microscopic monsters right before your eyes. Unfold each page to reveal stunningly detailed illustrations bursting with jelly-like amoebae, predatory centipedes, ravenous

So you think you're special? You think that just because people have built giant cities, invented pop-up toasters and put a person on the Moon that they are somehow different from other living things?

Take a fresh look at the world from an animal's perspective. In this fun flap-filled book, you'll learn how smell plays a key role in the lives of animals and shapes their behaviour and relationships.

North American history unfolds in this graphic timeline that places US, Canadian and Mexican/Caribbean histories in the context of their continent. And a great context it is! From healers in the Aleut

– The perfect book for dinosaur lovers, Prehistoric wows with its life-like illustrations and entices dinophiles to explore beyond their favourites toequally thrilling sabre-toothed cats with huge fan

Investigate haunted castles, spooky forests and even outer space with a monster-revealing magic lens in this striking and unusual book. Children's favourite monsters are hidden inside each page waitin

Discover menacing sharks, playful dolphins, clownfish, penguins, turtles, whales, shimmering jellyfish, and gargantuan giant squid. Find out about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Ocean: Secrets of th

Stop and smell the roses with Agent Osprey as she works to uncover the mysterious world of plants! Plants! includes a 1.8-metre-long timeline, featuring over 100 plants from their first known forms th

Be on the look-out for the wildest mammals with Agent Osprey as she explores the animal kingdom in search of all things fierce and friendly! Mammals! includes a 1.8-metre-long timeline, featuring over

Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents, and learn about absolutely everything including the creation of planet Earth, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, the miserable

Ever wonder what your cat is watching through the window? Or how having eyes on the sides of its head changes the world for a horse? And what would life be like seeing in 5 colours instead of only 3?