Universal Knowledge Library: Great Scientists invites readers to explore the remarkable journeys of history's most influential minds, from Newton’s laws to Curie’s breakthrough discoveries. Part biography, part science history, this book is perfect for curious teens, students, and lifelong learners who want to understand how great minds changed our world—and why their curiosity still matt…
Learn about animals at risk of extinction and what conservation efforts are doing to help.
The successful 100 Facts series takes a look at the high-flying world of birds in this brilliant book. Children can discover what is the world s largest bird, how chicks develop and the inventive ways in which our feathered friends stay safe. Covering a wide range of fascinating topics from hunting and camouflage to migration and nesting, 100 numbered facts will challenge children, encouraging …
Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect oursel…
This guide enables readers to recognise 50 plant and animal species commonly found on the British shoreline. Divided into 8 clear sections, each entry includes colour artwork and important identification tips.
A voyage of discovery to other worlds, seeking the answer to one of life's great questions: are we alone? Did life on Earth arrive on a meteorite from outer space? Are there living beings on planets beyond our solar system? If they are out there, what might these aliens look like? Would they be smart, curious, scared? Would they even want to meet us? Revealing the wonders of scientific in…
Every creature in the ocean—from the tiny snail to the enormous blue whale—depends on water for survival. This engaging book introduces children to the animals that live in the world’s oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. It also presents fascinating facts about the water cycle, different modes of transportation in water, and how water is prepared for drinking.
Meet some of the most hardy and adaptable animals on the planet that live in the world's hottest regions. Includes facts about volcanoes, deserts, hot springs, and underwater volcanoes, an animal and plant index, and ways to help fight climate change.
A big, colourful book full of fun times-tables activities Packed with activities to help children learn their times tables. There's a sheet for each table up to x12 with drawing, spotting, dot-to-dot and matching puzzles, plus a quest game to practise all the tables.
This guide to the world's rainforests is bursting with awesome photographs and cool facts. Readers can discover where all the rainforests in the world are, read all about the wildlife that lives in them and learn how rainforests affect our everyday lives.