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Factology: Greek Myths is a fun-filled, fact-packed book featuring all the fantastic tales of gods, goddesses, monsters and the heroes who shaped the world and the lives of mortals.

Go back to a time when the Greek gods ruled the world and when the bravest heroes fought the deadliest monsters! Considered as some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told, this great introduction to Greek mythology will allow you to travel to the top of Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece which served as the residence for the gods; meet the VIP gang, Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo and their scheming friends; then venture deep down to the Underworld and encounter the greatest monster-slayers and fantastical beasts.

Filled with action, drama, romance – and the craziest creatures, you’ll re-live some of the best epic stories of all time that will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations.

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Great Lives in Graphics: Gandhi gives young readers a compelling visual guide to the life and times of a man who personifies peace and non-violent protest for millions all over the world.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a shy small boy with average school grades who grew up to be one of the most influential people in the history of the world. A man without title or property who wore little more than a few pieces of cotton cloth but who was respected by the powerful and loved by millions. But did you know that he was married at 13? Or that he was educated in Victorian London and jailed for a total of six years? Gandhi’s life was packed full of surprises and remained unpredictable to the very end.

Along the way, the British Empire, religion, vegetarianism and the making of a Hollywood blockbuster are among the many topics connected to Mahatma Gandhi, the ultimate influencer.

Great Lives in Graphics re-imagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, visual graphics and many beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Factology: Sharks is a fun-filled, fact-packed book where you can learn all about these great ferocious fish.

Go deep beneath the waves and meet sharks of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern to the terrifying great white. Learn how they live, what they eat, the challenges they face and why all 500-plus species are worth saving.

Can sharks see in the dark? Which species live for centuries? And what on Earth is a wobbegong? Dive into an amazing underwater adventure with this visually stunning science guide and discover every scaly secret you ever wanted to know about these incredible creatures.

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Moving to Mars is an illustrated book that uses science, technology and imagination to present what the future of space travel to the Red Planet might look like and exploration of the lives of its first settlers.

The human race’s desire to explore the boundaries of the known world drove our ancestors to climb the tallest mountains, conquer the poles and cross vast uncharted oceans before ultimately reaching out into space in the 1960s. Huge rockets were built to allow our space pioneers to travel beyond Earth’s orbit and land on the Moon.

But there is another frontier that we have yet to set foot on – Mars. The Red Planet is our next destination; it will be a long process, starting with small scientific bases hidden among craters and ending with enormous self-sustaining cities. But what will the journey from Earth to Mars be like? What will we find when we land? Where will we get oxygen and food? In this book, you will find answers to all these questions about day-to-day life in a Martian city. Mars offers us the opportunity to start anew – are you ready for lift-off? 

Great Lives in Graphics: Muhammad Ali is an illustrated retelling of Ali’s life and sporting career, encompassing topics from the history of boxing to the Civil Rights movement in the US.

You may already know that Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers and sports personalities of all time – an Olympic gold medalist and three-time world heavyweight champion. But did you know that more than a billion people watched his prize fight against George Foreman in 1974? Or that he was a minister in the Nation of Islam? Or that he was prevented from boxing for 3 ½ years and almost went to jail for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Live Like a Tudor is a fascinating journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Elizabethan England.

This book reveals what it was like to live in the turbulent Tudor age, when England’s kings and queens held absolute power over their subjects, and stepping out of line meant a whipping or worse. From Henry VII to Elizabeth I, the Tudor monarchs were colorful, powerful people who presided over an era of naval expansion, exploration and trade.

Children will learn about ordinary people’s day-to-day lives, from what they wore and ate to how they spent their free time and what kind of jobs they did. They will get to know a young, fictional Elizabethan girl, as she tells them about her life, from helping her mother with the laundry to visiting the Globe theater and having a visit from a doctor.

Dotted throughout the book are craft activities and recipes such as making traditional Tudor almond candy dough (called marzipan), learning how to play Tudor games and how to dance like a Tudor.

My First Book of Evolution uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations and attractive and absorbing illustrations to illuminate the mysteries of evolution.

When did life first appear on Earth? How did humans evolve? How did giraffe’s necks get longer? Are humans now perfectly designed?

My First Book of Evolution answers these and many more questions about evolution and how it works in a fun and entertaining way.

Simple concepts such as what is a family tree, what is a species, what is a cell and more complex ideas of natural selection, adaptation, speciation and the inheritance of traits are explained clearly using imaginative and appealing charts, graphics and illustrations accompanied by simple, bite-size nuggets of explanatory text.

Factology: Romans is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that a gladiator fight only ended when one of the combatants died or called for mercy? Travel through time to explore one of history’s most stupendous superpowers: Ancient Rome. They were mind-bogglingly mean and incredibly inventive at the same time.

This visually stunning history guide takes readers on an adventure across the vast Roman empire, including their awesome architecture, wondrous waterways and legendary legions. Be shocked by their brutal treatment of barbarians and slaves. There are needy gods, evil emperors, stinky sewers, careening chariots and much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Great Lives in Graphics: David Attenborough gives young readers a visual snapshot of his life and television career, while educating them on topics from documentary filmmaking to climate change and biodiversity.

You may already know that David Attenborough is a broadcaster, writer and naturalist who revolutionized the way that wildlife documentaries are made. But did you know that his fascination with the natural world began in childhood, when he would collect fossils and catch newts? Or that he started his career in television behind the scenes, commissioning some of the BBC’s most ground-breaking and timeless programmes? And that his brother Richard was an acclaimed director and actor in Hollywood films?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Live Like an Ancient Egyptian is a fascinating journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in ancient Egypt.

This beautifully illustrated book takes young explorers on a tour of one of the world's most intriguing civilizations. From the monumental pyramids to life along the mighty River Nile, readers will uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's rich history and enduring legacy.

Through engaging and informative text, complemented by vibrant illustrations, children will be introduced to the daily life, clothes, food, homes, customs, religion and extraordinary achievements of this ancient civilization.

The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young boy that bring the era to life and enable readers to understand what it was really like to live like an ancient Egyptian.

Future Vision takes young readers on a beautifully illustrated and hopeful adventure into tomorrow’s world, exploring the technological and social developments that could await them.

Children are taken on a journey into the year 2070, to a world transformed by technology, sustainability, and global initiatives. From traffic-free cities and carbon-free energy to eco-friendly homes and developments in space exploration, readers are invited to imagine the possibilities that lie ahead.

Written as a positive exploration of life in the future, the book aims to inspire children to dream of the bright future that they can help create.

Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg is a graphic retelling of Greta’s story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and environmental activism, while educating them on everything from the science of climate change to living with Asperger’s.

You may already know that Greta Thunberg is one of the most iconic figures in the modern environmental movement, but did you know that she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of only 16? Or that she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-carbon yacht to attend a climate event in New York? And how she is also raising awareness about Asperger's and the importance of appreciating neurodiverse people?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Factology: Ocean is a fact-filled introduction to our planet’s vast ocean and its inhabitants, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that a blue whale weighs about the same as 33 elephants? Get ready to find out even more fascinating facts about the ocean, its wildlife and the history of sea exploration.

This visually stunning science guide takes you on an underwater voyage past coral reefs, submarine volcanoes and deep-sea fish. Learn about how tides and currents work, why the ocean is so salty, how humans have dived to the depths in submersible craft and much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount each day as 80 people? Unearth a bygone world beyond imagination and come face to face with the dinosaurs that once ruled the planet. This visually stunning science guide takes you on a prehistoric safari past savage hunters, terror birds, walking tanks… and aliens from ancient oceans! Learn about dinosaur feathers, fossilized poo, what beast’s bones were mistaken for those of a human giant, how a meteorite wiped out this ancient ecosystem, and much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

100 Ways to Save the Planet is packed with activities to help young eco-warriors make a positive difference.

From growing your own veg and learning how to sew to organizing a school seed bank and making a bird box, each colorful page is filled with practical tips, fascinating facts, and engaging activities that empower kids to become environmental superheroes as they recycle, reuse, reduce and repair.

The vibrant illustrations and lively narrative will inspire young minds to take action and foster a love for our planet, making saving the world an achievable mission for all.

Factology: Robots & AI is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that English engineer Professor Kevin Warwick became the world’s first cyborg in 1998? Plug in and explore a dawning digital age of sophisticated robots and advanced AI.

This visually stunning science guide looks at the key questions and stunning innovations around robotics and AI, including how robots are revolutionizing fields like medicine, space exploration, emergency response, farming and entertainment, plus nanobots, cyborgs and much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

The books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela’s story which gives children a visual snapshot of his life and long fight for freedom, while educating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to the importance of equality. 

You may already know that Nelson Mandela ended apartheid in South Africa and became the country’s first Black president, but did you know that he used brilliant disguises to avoid being captured by his enemies? Or that he loved boxing?  

15th December 2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of the passing of this global icon and Nobel prize winner.

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.

Bird, Bee and Bug Houses shows children how to support garden wildlife by making sustainable bird, bee and bug houses, as well as how to create habitats through small, achievable projects.

Perfect for young naturalists, this beautifully illustrated, accessible book is packed with practical activities and information about the wildlife found in our gardens and beyond. The content is designed to inspire curiosity and encourage children to have a go and do their bit in supporting and protecting creatures both big and small. From building nest boxes and beetle banks to bee homes and butterfly feeders, children will also learn why supporting our backyard creatures is so important to the success of local ecosystems and the biodiversity of the world. Each project includes easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions along with detailed material and tool lists.

Activities include: Mini Wildlife Garden, Bug Hotel, Beetle Bank, Bat House, Nest Boxes, Bird and Butterfly Feeders and more.

Factology: Vikings is a fact-packed introduction to the Age of the Vikings, including their culture, mythology, battle tactics and lasting impact on the history of Europe.

Did you know that the Vikings weren’t just one people? The pillaging pirates who raided Europe’s coasts came from all over Scandinavia, and lots of people from those countries never even picked up a sword – they preferred to stay at home and farm their own land, thank you very much!

This visually stunning history guide will transport you back in time to meet the real Vikings, including skillful shipbuilders, the explorers who ‘discovered’ North America and Greenland – and the fearsome warriors that ruled over England. Learn about their remarkable rune system, the war of the Norse gods, how they traded with far-flung civilizations and much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Girls Rule presents the inspirational biographical stories of 50 incredible women from around the globe.

From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls Rule explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments have left a lasting impression and legacy. 

Written by the author of the bestselling and award-winning Run Like a Girl, this collection of fascinating biographical stories includes inspirational figures from a diverse range of places, social backgrounds, and disciplines. Discover these amazing women – some well-known, others not often explored – talented in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more! 

Factology: Space is a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. 

Did you know that the planet Saturn’s famous rings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house? Blast through Earth’s atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to know about our solar system… and what lies beyond it! 

This visually stunning science guide explores the furthest reaches of outer space, including our solar system and galaxy, the secrets of stars and black holes, the history of human space travel, the scientific brilliance of super-powerful telescopes and satellites, and much, much more! 

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining. 

The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

Live Like a Viking is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in the Viking age.  Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young girl that bring the Viking era to life and enable readers to understand what it was like to live like a Viking.

The Vikings have a fearsome reputation as warriors. In reality, they were much more than that. From farmers and craftsmen to musicians and explorers, Viking society and culture has left a lasting impression on our modern world.

At the peak of their power, the Viking population soared to two million! Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era. Learn about out how these master seafarers invaded countries across Europe using iconic wooden longships, about family life, their beliefs, the place of women in society, how they dressed and what they ate, as well as their language, customs and rituals.

The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at.

Live Like a Roman is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire. 

Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out how this powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use today are explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine. 

An in-depth map shows the spread of the Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the main provinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods that were sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Find out first-hand what it’s like to play a Roman game for children, use an abacus to help with your schoolwork or taste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks. A fictional enslaved child pops up throughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions he experiences as he goes about his daily life. 

• In the Live Like a… series designed to tie-in with curriculum topics
• Timeline of the main eras including Early Rome, The Republic and Imperial Rome
• Fictional anecdotes in the voice of an enslaved Roman boy to draw in readers and help them imagine and compare what life was like then and now
• Fun crafts and recipes, bringing the subject to life and learning through practical tasks, such as making an abacus or cooking up some authentic Roman food
• Targeted educational questions and talking points for children to apply what they have learned to their own lives. Perfect to read at home, or a resource for teachers to use in the classroom
• Highly detailed and immersive colour illustrations with plenty of clear labels and annotations
• Illustrated glossary of terms used in the book to help children understand the unfamiliar new words
• For ages 7 to 11

Factology: The Human Body is a fact-packed introduction to anatomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that there are more nerve cells in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way? Take a tour of the world’s most incredible living machine: the human body. You’re a magnificent mass of weird and wonderful cells (and smells!) and we’re peeling back every layer to show you what really goes on in your insides.

This visually stunning science guide explores the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as all the vital organs – from the heart to the brain – and the secrets behind how your senses work, plus much, much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

The  school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

Factology: Bugs is a fact-packed introduction to insects presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that 90% of all animal species on Earth are insects? For 400 million years bugs have thrived on Earth and in this full-to-bursting volume we’re introducing you to lots of them! From web-spinning arachnids to masters of camouflage like the stick insect, get ready to meet all sorts of incredible invertebrates.

This visually stunning science guide explores the evolution of insects, their life cycles, special skills, habitats and importance for the wellbeing of our entire planet, as well as showing you how to make a bug hotel, plus much, much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

The school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

My First Book of Electromagnetism uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations and attractive and absorbing illustrations to illuminate the mysteries of electricity and magnetism. 

Nowadays, electricity and magnetism are all around us and we use them for nearly everything. In fact, it’s hard to find anything that works without them. But what actually is electricity? What has it got to do with magnets? What is magnetism? And the most fascinating thing of all, what has all this got to do with light? All these questions are answered in this introduction to the fabulous world of electromagnetism. 

My First Book of Electromagnetism tells the story of humankind’s growing understanding of the forces around us, from Thales of Miletus’s first experiments with magnetic attraction in 600 BCE to Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell unifying the fields of magnetism and electricity to develop the theory of electromagnetism. At various stages in this fascinating journey the reader can find out how to make their own experiments, including making their own electroscope to test for electric charge and how to construct a working motor from safety pins, wire, sticky tape, a magnet and a battery.  

• Bestselling My First Book of Science series by award-winning illustrator and author duo
• Introduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a fun and entertaining way
• Adults are likely to enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colors to draw out key words and information, making them easier to absorb and remember

Great Lives in Graphics: Coco Chanel is a graphic retelling of Chanel’s story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and career, while educating them on everything from the history of early twentieth century fashion and society to life in wartime France. 

You may already know that Coco Chanel was a visionary who transformed the world of fashion, but did you know that she was also accused of being a secret agent for the Nazis during World War II? Or that she was superstitious and would read tarot cards to try to predict her future?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Great Lives in Graphics: Leonardo da Vinci is a graphic retelling of da Vinci’s story which gives children a visual snapshot of his life and creative genius, while educating them on everything from his incredible inventions to his artistic innovations.

You may already know that Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, but did you know that he also came up with the idea for an early version of a tank and a helicopter? Or that he never went to school? Or that he liked to dissect corpses and draw them to better understand the workings of the human body? And that he could write backwards?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Factology: Ancient Egypt is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were once covered in a white casing made of glimmering limestone that was so polished it would reflect the Sun’s rays? Discover the truth about this early human civilisation: its ancient ways of life, rulers, rituals, mythology, animals and everyday people.

This visually stunning history guide introduces the Egyptian gods and pharaohs, the mysteries of mummification, the great pyramids, the language of hieroglyphics, the world of Egyptian wildlife and much, much more!

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.

The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

You may already know that William Shakespeare was a playwright, but did you know he learned nothing but Latin at school? Or that he couldn’t even spell his own name?

This graphic retelling of Will’s story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from Elizabethan theatre to the power of words.

The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

You may already know that Albert Einstein was a scientist, but did you know he never wore socks? Or that he had a violin named Lina?

This graphic retelling of Albert’s story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from how gravity works to the importance of creative thinking.

Live Like a Hunter Gatherer is an informative and immersive guide to the Stone Age, written by a real-life hunter gatherer!

If you imagined that all Stone Age people lived in caves, were not very clever, not very clean and said “Ugg” a lot, then think again. Marking the start of all human history, the Stone Age lasted around 3.5 million years (the last part of that was only 71 grandparents ago!). Delve into that incredible time with this book packed full of amazing facts, information, crafts, storytelling and myth debunking to find out what it was really like to live as a hunter gatherer.

Many of our Stone Age ancestors’ everyday needs were similar to ours – how to keep warm, where to sleep and what to eat and drink. We find out how they met those needs, what a typical day was like, what medicine they used and even how they had fun – all brought to life with beautifully detailed illustrations. Dotted through the book are step-by-step craft activities and recipes that give you first-hand experience of some vital Stone Age skills – making a Mesolithic shelter, fat lamps, a digging stick, creating cave art, making a bow and arrow and a fishing hook are just a few.

A fictional tribe member pops up throughout the book to tell us about her life, describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions she experiences. The safety of a warm cave with flickering firelight and other tribe members nearby, the gnawing feeling of hunger when food is scarce and the excited relief when a deer is hunted.

Great Lives in Graphics: Jane Austen is a graphic retelling of Jane’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from Regency culture to the wonders of storytelling.

You may already know that Jane Austen was a writer, but did you know she was one of eight children? Or that she brewed her own?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.

My First Book of Microbes is the ideal STEM book for children – it uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations, and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden world of microbes.

You’ll discover what they are, where they come from and what they do, as well as which ones are good and which can be harmful. Especially pertinent are the clear explanations about how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the importance of vaccines – essential understanding for us all during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, there’s a whole spread dedicated to COVID-19. Packed with clever analogies that make understanding a difficult topic easy, this STEM title is perfect for young budding scientists with an active and enquiring mind and for people of any age who are interested in learning about the natural world and the human body.

Sales points:

• Bestselling and award-winning illustrator and author duo of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum Physics, plus My First Book of Relativity and My First Book of the Cosmos
• Introduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a fun and entertaining way
• Adults are likely to enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding
• Topical subject matter – viruses, including information about COVID-19, antibodies and vaccines
• Common Core: RI.6.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; W.6.1.1a,1b,1c,1d,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,4,5,6,7,8,9b; SL.6.1,1,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6; L.6.3,3a,3b,4,4a,4b,4c, 5a,5b,5c,6; GRL: W

Great Lives in Graphics: Mozart is a graphic retelling of Mozart’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from the history of music to the Age of Enlightenment.

You may already know that Mozart was a child prodigy, but did you know that he had a pet starling? Or that his letters are full of rhyming poo jokes?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.

Kids Can Bake is a collection of 30 beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes which show children how to bake delicious cakes, biscuits, pies, puddings and tarts. As well as learning how easy it is to bake all sorts of tasty treats, they’ll practise skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Full of sweet and savoury ideas for everything from cupcakes to cornbread, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and desserts, there’s plenty to keep young bakers busy in the kitchen. Features vegan and gluten-free variations.

• More than 30 easy, tasty and fun recipes to make 

• The perfect introduction to baking 

• Vegan and gluten-free variations

• Children will learn basic cooking skills and practise mathematics too 

• Suitable for ages 6+, with a little adult assistance

Great Lives in Graphics: Frida Kahlo is a graphic retelling of Frida’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Mexican revolution to the importance of self-belief.

You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house? Or that she owned two pet spider monkeys?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.

Sports Book of the Year 2022 Winner

Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories about 50 highly successful sportswomen, from the most decorated track athlete ever Allyson Felix to tennis legend Serena Williams and ground-breaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? As well as giving an insight into their influences, motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning; success isn’t limited to the sports field; and 'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to the top.

A practical guide to outdoor skills and crafts, designed to coax kids away from their screens and discover how to become intrepid explorers.   

Mountaineers, seafarers, astronauts, cyclists, hikers, divers, gliders, aviators – even the most famous and daring explorers of all time began with small-scale adventures that gave them the courage and the ideas to pursue their greatest achievements. This book aims to give young people the know-how and confidence to get out and about – with practical tasks and activities, mini-adventures, rustic crafts and by telling some truly inspiring tales of real-life explorers. Throughout, Tiger gives us snippets and anecdotes from his own daring expeditions.

Including step-by-step activities like how to light a fire, cooking on a fire, foraging, building shelters, filtering water, tying knots and reading the clouds, children can learn basic bushcraft and survival techniques to practise over and over again. The unique craft activities – making wild maps, a racing raft and a kite – will spark creativity and encourage imaginative play.

Not just a valuable resource for learning practical skills, this is also a book to inspire dreams and show that they can come true with the right mindset, perseverance and resilience. Highly illustrated spreads dotted through the book introduce a selection of real-life historical adventurers, such as Amelia Earheart and Matthew Henson, and describe how they came to accomplish such jaw-dropping feats.

Sales points:

• Outdoor skills and related crafts with step-by-step photos and instructions
• Illustrated feature spreads on real-life historical explorers who overcame great challenges
• Aimed at children aged 7–11

100 Endangered Species is a little book with a big ambition: to highlight 100 endangered species from around the world and the work being done to bring them back from the brink of extinction. It began as part of the 100-Day Project on Instagram, where the author teamed up with the People’s Trust for Endangered Species to illustrate one new species every day for 100 days. From giant anteaters to Andean bears, seahorses to sungazer lizards, it explores the incredible species that we’re in danger of losing for ever, highlighting their plight and the conservation efforts having a direct, positive impact on the ground. Packed with exquisite illustrations, fascinating facts and essential maps and charts, it is both a beautiful gift and a shout-out to future generations to get involved with protecting our precious wildlife.

• 100 endangered species from around the world, illustrated and described

• Charts their habitat, distribution, conservation status and threats faced

• Highlights conservation efforts, inviting readers to take positive action

• For ages 7+

Great Lives in Graphics; Nikola Tesla is a graphic retelling of Nikola’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from alternating current to the power of the imagination.

You may already know that Nikola Tesla was an electrical engineer, but did you know that he was born during a lightning storm? Or that he had a phobia of pearls?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.

 Using bright infographics, this book presents over 250 facts about Stephen Hawking, the world-famous theoretical physicist and cosmologist and author of bestselling books on science. This graphic retelling of his story gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from black holes to the Big Bang. It includes an overview of his life, a timeline spread, a family outline, and a geographical summary of important places. It also features ‘Did You Know’ facts and inspiring quotes. For children aged 8+.

This graphic retelling of his story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from civil rights to the power of words. It includes an overview of his life, a timeline spread, a family outline, and a geographical summary of important places. It also features ‘Did You Know’ facts and inspiring quotes. For children aged 8+.

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way.

Using colorful infographics, this book presents over 250 facts about Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who kept a diary of her time hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam. This graphic retelling of her story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from World War II to the dangers of prejudice. It includes an overview of her life, a timeline spread, a family outline, and a geographical summary of important places. It also features ‘Did You Know’ facts and inspiring quotes. For children aged 8+.

What are your BIG dreams? Maybe you’d like to be a scientist, an award-winning journalist, play in a rock band, swim in the Olympic Games, groom dogs, own a bakery or even help to run your country? We all have different dreams, that’s what makes us unique. But whatever it is that you want to do, the skills you’ll need to achieve your goals are the same. This exciting new book helps children and young people to practise these core skills and provides a survival kit for them to dip into when they need extra help or motivation. Some of the themes explored are: goal setting, growth mindset, perseverance, getting organised and learning to fail well.

No need to worry if you don’t yet know what it is that you are passionate about or what ‘success’ means for you. Perhaps you just need some help with boosting your confidence, staying positive or some extra help with getting through the twists and turns of everyday life. Looking after yourself is an important theme of the book whether that be eating healthy food and exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, being kind to yourself or knowing how to deal with bullies.

To 'be your best self' means loving who you are, feeling confident in your own skin and achieving the things that you want to do.

Everything around us – trees, buildings, food, light, water, air and even ourselves – is composed of minute particles, smaller than a nanometer (a billionth of a meter). Quantum physics is the science of these particles and without it none of our electronic devices, from smartphones to computers and microwave ovens, would exist.

But quantum physics also pushes us to the very boundaries of what we know about science, reality and the structure of the universe. The world of quantum physics is an amazing place, where quantum particles can do weird and wonderful things, acting totally unlike the objects we experience in day-to-day life. How can atoms exist in two places at once? And just how can a cat be dead and alive at the same time? Find out more with this entertaining illustrated guide to the fascinating, mysterious world of quantum physics.

Topics include: quanta, light, waves and particles, mass, photons, atoms, molecules, spectra, wave-particle duality, matter and antimatter, Schrödinger’s cat, the Uncertainty Principle, probability waves, quantum entanglement, radioactivity and quarks.