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Learn about sound by making wine glasses sing, investigate chemical reactions with vitamin-powered rockets, and explore Newton’s Third law by making balloon driven cars. This is not a book just for children, it’s a book for the grown-ups who want to enthuse and inspire young people through science.
Take an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you’ve never seen them before. An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London’s most iconic buildings. Watch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London’s very own tropical rainforest.
100 new bedtime stories, each inspired by the life and adventures of extraordinary women from Nefertiti to Beyonce. The unique narrative style of ‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’ transforms each biography in a fairy-tale, filling the readers with wonder and with a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.
What was the ‘Flute of Shame?’. Which two US presidents were arrested for reckless riding? Why would an African king be afraid of a parrot’s egg? Find the answers to these questions, along with loads of other curious, amazing and shocking facts from history in this eye-catching book that is bursting with information.
What is an election? Who gets to be Prime Minister or President? What does immigration mean? This essential introduction to politics for children answers all these questions and many more. Topics debated include capitalism, socialism and nationalism, terrorism, voting systems, free speech and human rights.
This title looks at the stories, accomplishments and adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history. Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman, turn the pages of the hauntingly brilliant ‘Frankenstein’ with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley and prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey through history with these and many other remarkable women. Overflowing with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text, it is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in.
“To the rebel girls of the world: dream bigger, aim higher, fight harder, and, when in doubt, remember you are. right”–Introduction.
You’re called Fidge and you’re nearly 11. You’ve been hurled into a strange world. You have three companions: two are unbelievably weird and the third is your awful cousin Graham. You have to solve a series of nearly impossible clues. You need to deal with a cruel dictator and three thousand Wimbley Woos (yes, you read that sentence correctly). And the whole situation – the whole, entire thing – is your fault.
From pre-war Europe to women in wartime, discover fascinating facts about all aspects of World War I. With the 100th Anniversary of the end of the war in 2018, ‘World War I’ helps kids discover what caused the conflict and what were the most important battles. The ‘DK Find Out!’ series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn – and keep them coming back for more!
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