What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies?
An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for genera…
Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.
Discover the roar-some creatures that once roamed the Earth in this ultimate guide to dinosaurs! From prehistoric prowlers to famous fossils, this non-fiction book is jam-packed with awesome facts. The stunning photographs and fun cartoons make it easy for young readers to follow along.
Discover the extraordinary creatures that inhabit our planet in this ultimate guide to animals! From tiny amphibians to giants of the ocean, this non-fiction book is jam-packed with awesome facts. The stunning photographs and fun cartoons make it easy for young readers to follow along
Discover the star-studded galaxies of our universe in this ultimate guide to space! From the lives of astronauts to the wonders of astronomy, this non-fiction book is jam-packed with awesome facts. The stunning photographs and fun cartoons make it easy for young readers to follow along. *Bright, engaging photographs and cartoons.
You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.
How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the pla…
Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential …
Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.