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Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space! Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest ‘Weird But True!’ is truly out of this world! Did you know that some planets – like Saturn and Jupiter – have diamond rain? Or that black holes can ‘burp’? How about the fact that the newest toilet on the International Space Station cost NASA a cool $23 million?
Ever wondered what it would be like to be an Incan runner, carrying messages across the ancient Andes at lightning speed? Or perhaps a jester, keeping the royal courts in stitches with your hilarious antics? What about a stage farter? A poo collector? A body double? All these jobs are yours for the taking in history’s line-up of the world’s oddest jobs. In this book, you’ll encounter a colourful cast of characters who embraced the quirkiest of professions, including the legendary Harry Houdini who defied the laws of nature with his mind-bending magic tricks; Bessie Coleman, the first African-American stunt-pilot; Marie Tussaud who fled the French Revolution and came to London to create wax sculptures; Zazel, a Victorian daredevil who became the first human cannonball; and the amazing story of Samuel Sorensen Adams, inventor of many of the most famous joke shop gags.
From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect, and inspire a love of food and flavour.
Ruby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.
This info-packed fact book is bursting with over 200 fun facts and illustrations.
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this book about the secrets of bees. Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees. Discover how a bee’s eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place.
A richly illustrated, engaging look at just how clever birds can be, to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything. Why did millions of people agree to obey a few leaders? Where did kings and kingdoms come from? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story. Have you ever wondered how we got here? From gathering berries and hunting mammoths, to shopping at supermarkets and letting people tell us what to do? You might hear a lot of people say ‘the world isn’t fair’. But why isn’t it? And how did it become so? In volume one, we learned how humans told stories to become rulers of the world – for good and bad. Now, in this next chapter, find out how we learned to control animals like dogs, chicken and cows. And how a handful of humans learned to control everyone else.
Explore the history of ancient Rome with 20 brilliantly busy scenes and patterns to colour – before sticking in fun stickers from the British Museum’s collection! Discover how the ancient Romans lived in this entertaining, and educational, sticker colouring book that explores what they wore, their favourite pets, what they did for fun, and more! Learn what life was like as a farmer in the countryside and experience the thrill of gladiators fighting at the Colosseum, as you colour in detailed scenes from the ancient Roman world. Each page is accompanied by stickers of fascinating objects from the British Museum collection, including beautiful mosaics, a Roman soldier’s helmet and even an ancient toilet. Around the World Colouring: Ancient Rome is the perfect first introduction to the incredible world of ancient Rome.
Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book!
Follow Maddie Moate as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines – from fridges to fire engines! Starting in the home, you’ll find out how microwaves heat your food and how smart speakers react to voice commands. Then take a trip to the supermarket and discover how the checkout works, before heading to the playground and learning why a roundabout makes you feel dizzy! As you learn about difference machines and objects, you’ll go on four mini adventures – from finding missing parts of a toy car, to preparing a birthday picnic. And there are puzzles for readers to solve too, including a spot the difference, a maze and a word ladder.
The bestselling, critically acclaimed women’s history from blockbuster author Philippa Gregory – adapted for teen readers!
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