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Manga Classics: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes brings tales of the world’s most famous detective to life as a comic book.

Join the brilliant Holmes and his loyal friend Dr Watson as they unravel five seemingly impossible mysteries using Holmes’s legendary powers of deduction. Discover the true identity of the masked man, learn the secrets of the Red-Headed League and join the adventure of the speckled band.

These self-contained adventures, taken from a collection of short stories, make the perfect introduction to the inhabitants of 221B Baker Street and a great stepping stone to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s full-length Sherlock Holmes novels.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Enter the cozy, creative and colorful world of the March sisters as they each negotiate the path from childhood to womanhood.

Meet beautiful, traditional and kind Meg; Jo, the rebellious tomboy writer; gentle and shy peacemaker Beth; and feisty artist Amy, the baby of the family. The girls live in Massachusetts with their adored mother Marmee, in genteel poverty, while their father is far away fighting in the American Civil War.

As the story unfolds, the girls meet new characters and must face the challenges and opportunities life will hold for them, including marriage, work, domesticity and education. Travel with Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy as they leave girlhood behind to become little women, in this classic of American realism that has become a perennial favorite for readers of all ages.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

From the early Minoan civilization in Crete to Alexander the Great and from life as a Spartan to a trip to the theatre, this book covers the length and breadth of this extraordinary civilization that built the Parthenon, introduced the world to democracy and created the Olympic Games.

Detailed illustrations, factual text and stories transport readers into the lives of both wealthy and ordinary people so that children can gain real insight into what it was like to live like an ancient Greek.

This book tells the story of how 13 overlooked colonies under careless British rule banded together to fight for their rights and claim independence. Find out how, within three decades, these plucky outsiders built a democratic republic of nearly four million people that would go on to become the most powerful country in the world.

You’ll take an action-packed journey through monumental events that would shape the lives of millions for generations to come – from the Boston Tea Party to the inauguration of President George Washington and beyond.

How did the United States’ Founding Fathers come up with their country’s new rules and institutions that would last hundreds of years? When and where were the big decisions made? And why did the British get it so badly wrong? Discover all the answers and so much more in Factology: American Revolution.

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.

Children can learn fantastic practical survival skills in this compact but comprehensive handbook. Ranging from basic first aid, lighting a fire and foraging to making soap, a bow and arrow and a hammock, this is a valuable aid for helping kids to be independent and resourceful, whether they set up camp in the backyard or in the wilderness.

All animals communicate with each other in one form or another, but humans are unique in that we have been able to go much further, creating languages and symbols to share and explain ideas, feelings and abstract concepts. Communication has allowed us to make breakthroughs in science and convey emotions through art and music, and in order to communicate faster and farther, we have created technologies ranging from writing to the Internet.

Almost everything we do during the day is a form of communication – not only when we speak, listen, read or write, but also when we see road signs or read each other’s body language. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of communication in all its many forms, from ancient times to AI.

Live Like a Victorian is a fascinating journey back in time to discover what life was really like during the Victorian era.

This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an immersive tour of a transformative period in history (1837 - 1901), when the Industrial Revolution, new inventions, and social change reshaped life in Britain. From grand mansions to crowded workhouses, young readers will explore the stark contrasts between the lives of the wealthy and the poor, gaining insight into Victorian fashion, food, jobs, education, and even life in prisons and service.

Engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and historical facts bring the era to life, while fictional accounts from two Victorian children – one rich and one poor – help young readers compare experiences and understand the realities of the time.

The book also features hands-on activities, including crafts and recipes, to encourage interactive learning. A timeline highlights key events and laws that shaped the era.  This wonderfully illustrated book includes detailed maps showcasing the British Empire and trade routes.

Manga Classics: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz brings the classic story of a little girl trying to find her way home through a fairytale landscape to life as a comic book.

Get swept away with Dorothy from the grey prairies of Kansas to the magical land of Oz. With colorful Manga illustrations, this comic book is a great way to introduce children to classic tales in a fun and encouraging way.

Meet Dorothy’s friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman and the cowardly Lion, as well as Munchkins, Flying Monkeys, the Wicked Witch of the West and many other magical creatures. With visually stunning illustrations, follow her along the yellow brick road to find the wonderful wizard she hopes will send her back home.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

1066: The Battle of Hastings is a graphic novel that retells one of the most important events in England’s history.

1066 is one of the most famous dates in the history of the United Kingdom: the year of the Battle of Hastings. It was a key turning point in the nation’s history, marking the end of the Anglo-Saxon era and the start of the Norman period.

This graphic novel tells the story of what happened before, during and after this iconic battle. Discover all the details surrounding the story, from the mistakes and decisions that meant William of Normandy became the first Norman king of England to how Harold was killed – was it by an arrow in the eye?

It will invite the reader to see the action in its comic-strip panels, and they will learn not only about the events and the key participants on both sides, but also the tactics and weapons the armies employed, and even learn some of the different languages of the time.

Factology: The Maya is a fascinating, fact-packed guide to one of history’s most innovative civilisations.

Take a closer look at the myths surrounding a remarkable Mesoamerican civilization that was centuries ahead of its time. Were aliens partly responsible for the Maya’s pyramids? Did they really predict the end of the world? Why did they abandon their cities and return to the rainforest? Find all the answers in Factology: The Maya.

Visit the incredible buildings of the Maya’s magnificent cities, many of which still stand today. Discover how the Maya made groundbreaking advances in farming, astronomy, mathematics, and writing, long before the Western world. Filled with fascinating facts and head-spinning mythology, kids will discover an adventurous world full of fearsome gods, brave heroes and unbelievable knowledge in this graphic guide.

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.

Kids Can Cook Around the World is a fun and visually engaging introduction to global cuisine.

This beautifully illustrated cookbook guides young chefs through step-by-step recipes to create favorite dishes from around the world while helping them practice essential math skills like measuring, weighing, and counting. A basic techniques section covers everything from ingredient preparation and equipment use to knowing when a dish is perfectly cooked.

Each recipe features simple, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with colorful illustrations that guide young chefs through every stage of the process. With readily available ingredients, handy storage tips, fun recipe variations, and clever kitchen hacks, this book offers a non-intimidating way to get kids excited about cooking and trying new foods.

From poutine to pavlova, biryanis to bao buns, and ramen to risotto, this culinary tour is designed to inspire confidence in the kitchen and spark a love for global flavors.

Beautifully illustrated with a simple step-by-step guide for each recipe!

Help your child develop good eating habits by teaching them how to cook. In this brilliant book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to make delicious and nutritious food. As well as finding out how easy it is to make lots of scrummy things to eat, they'll practise skills like measuring, weighing, and counting without even realising it. Packed with ideas for everything from pizzas to pancakes, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and sweet treats, there's plenty to keep kids busy in the kitchen. 

• 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 

 Other recipes include:

 Biscuits and Cookies

• Risotto
• Cheese Straws
• Lasagne
• Burgers
• And Much More

This book is a wonderful addition to any family to help children get confident in the kitchen, learn essential skills, and feel a sense of calm and interest in food, nutrition, and creativity. 

More from the author include Plant, Sow, Make and Grow, Kids can Bake, Kids Can Cook Vegetarian.

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 on your way the greatest monster-slayers and fantastical beasts.

Filled with action, drama, romance – and the craziest creatures, you’ll re-live some of the best historical epics 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.

Join Jim as he stumbles upon a pirate’s treasure map, embarks on an unexpected sea voyage and clashes with a band of bloodthirsty buccaneers out to snatch the gold before he and his friends can get it.

Set sail for Treasure Island with this collection of lively characters in this comic-book version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, with stunning visuals that allow you to live the adventure as if you’re in it yourself.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature 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.

This fun and educational book, themed around everything to do with farm and farm animals, will keep young children entertained for hours. Farm takes a narrative approach in which two children, Mary and Max, show young readers around their aunt's and uncle's farm. We see them visiting the wheat fields, stables, milking barn, orchard and vegetable patch as well as taking a ride in a tractor.

All this and more is charmingly depicted by French illustrator Alain Grée, whose stunning illustrations leap out from every page.

Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet brings the classic tale of star-crossed lovers to life as a comic book.

William Shakespeare’s tragic play about a young couple from two warring families is perhaps the greatest love story ever told. Manga Classics retells the tale with bold illustrations, making it easy to follow yet still introducing some of Shakespeare’s timeless poetry.

Follow the ups and downs of the young lovers as they meet, fall in love, then have to deal with the consequence of their parents’ enmity.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Manga Classics: Around the World in Eighty Days brings the rip-roaring tale of adventurer Phileas Fogg’s epic trip around the globe to life as a comic book.

Travel alongside the brave and stoic Fogg and his loyal, circus-trained valet Passepartout as they circumnavigate the planet from England to India, China and America in a nail-biting race against time.

See the world in full-color illustrations in this comic-book version of Jules Verne’s classic tale, that allows you to live the adventure as if you’re in it yourself.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

Transport introduces vehicles to young children in a fun and educational style.

From cars and trucks to emergency vehicles, trains, boats, helicopters and planes, children will learn about all the different modes of transport and types of vehicles. Young readers will also find out how they work and all the things they help us to do, such as go to work or on vacation, visit friends and transport food and fuel.

All are charmingly depicted by French illustrator Alain Grée, whose stunning illustrations leap out from every page.

With its beautiful vintage illustrations by French illustrator Alain Grée, Numbers makes simple sums and counting games an engaging experience for children.

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.

Manga Classics: Alice in Wonderland brings the timeless tale of a little girl exploring a magical world to life as a comic book.

Follow Alice down the rabbit-hole and explore Wonderland in glorious color, with Manga illustrations. If, like Alice, you don’t like books with no pictures or conversations, this comic version is perfect for you.

Meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts in person as you travel through this classic tale. With visually stunning illustrations, you’ll go with Alice as she meanders through Wonderland, meeting all your favorite characters from the frightened mouse to the blue caterpillar and from the March Hare to the Cheshire Cat.

Each volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

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 times, 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. Travel through time to explore one of history's most stupendous superpowers: Ancient Rome. 

Did you know that a gladiator fight only ended when one of the combatants died or called for mercy? 

The ancient Romans were mind-bogglingly fierce, loathsome and incredibly inventive at the same time. This visually stunning history guide takes readers on an adventure across the vast Roman empire, including its extraordinary architecture, wondrous waterways and legendary legions. Allow yourself to be shocked by their brutal treatment of barbarians and enslaved people. This book is bursting with influential gods, evil emperors, stinky sewers, careening chariots and much more! 

This book includes:

• Dazzling full-color photographs and illustrations
• Easy-to-follow, bite-sized text
• Easy-to-absorb designs

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 revolutionised 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.

Politics is an informative and engaging guide designed to help children make sense of these complex themes that are often discussed but rarely explained.

How are governments formed? How do political ideas shape society? What is propaganda?

As part of the My World series, Politics succinctly explains to children in a fun and engaging way the fundamental concepts of politics and how it plays a huge role in our lives and culture.

Politics is an informative and engaging guide which will help children make sense of topics that are constantly being discussed but rarely explained in a fun and engaging way. The clear and concise text and vibrant and characterful illustrations break down seemingly complex and abstract topics such as nationalism, freedom of speech and power in an easy-to-understand fashion.

By learning how governments are formed, how they operate, how voting and political ideas shape society and what propaganda is, the reader will be able to come to their own, informed views of the world of politics they see on the news and in the world around them.

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.

Outdoor Science is designed to encourage children to be curious about the science of the natural world and to boost their scientific knowledge through an array of exciting outdoor experiments and activities. 

Contents include:

• Bubble science
• Pizza-box oven
• Water clock
• Ant farm fun
• Sunscreen painting
• Melted crayon art
• And loads more!

From plant growth, weather patterns and habitats to stars and chemical reactions, children will take an active role in their learning by engaging with the many fun projects included in a fun and memorable way. More than just an educational textbook, this book adopts a hands-on approach suited for all the family so that children can observe natural phenomena, conduct experiments and interact with the environment while bonding with their loved ones. All the projects featured are suitable for beginners, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

Children will be able to get excited about all things science and burst any bouts of boredom by stepping outside and discovering what the natural world has to offer! 

Great Lives in Graphics: Greta Thunberg is a graphic retelling of Greta's story that 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 age 16? Or that she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-carbon yacht to attend a climate event in New York? Did you know she is also raising awareness about Asperger's and the importance of appreciating neurodiverse people? 

• 250+ fascinating facts about environmental activist Greta Thunberg
• An accessible format for young readers
• Fact-packed infographics capture critical information
• Built-in color-coded biography

The Great Lives in Graphics series reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the important 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 genuinely engages 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 about the book's primary subject and the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12

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 daily 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! 

Contents include:

• Life on Earth
• All about evolution 
• Dinosaur family tree 
• Lost worlds 
• Extinction zone 
• Meat-free monsters
• Fearsome flyers
• Sea monsters  
• Meet the Meg
• Frozen forests 
• Survivors! 
• The last dinosaurs
• Prehistoric puzzles 

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!

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 incredible 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!

Contents include:

• What is a robot? 
• What is AI? 
• Mind games 
• Humans v robots 
• Awesome algorithms 
• Will robots take your job? 
• Should robots have rights? 
• Fact from fiction 
• Sensational cyborgs
• Sky-high drones 
• Digital doctors
• Future shock

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: 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.

100 Forest School Activities is a bumper book that teaches kids how to thrive outside, through outdoor crafts, bushcraft skills and nature-based play.

This lively collection of outdoor activities is an essential guide for connecting with the natural world, whatever the weather. Packed with ideas for elementary schoolers to teens, there are projects for rainy days, imaginative outdoor games, bushcraft basics, gloriously messy crafts and activities to increase children’s awareness of nature. Forest School encourages children to get up close to nature in a fun yet informative way. Through controlled risk taking in a natural environment, it improves children’s confidence and self-esteem while boosting their social skills and resilience. It’s also the perfect antidote to too much screen time and classroom-induced fatigue.

Activities include:

• Things to do on a rainy day
• Outdoor play
• Bushcraft skills
• Nature-based crafts
• Pastimes that increase awareness of the natural world

This beautifully illustrated book shows children how to support garden wildlife by making sustainable bird, bee and bug houses and 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. 

Activities include building:

• Nest boxes
• Beetle banks
• Bee homes 
• Bird and butterfly feeders
• Mini wildlife garden
• Bug hotel
• Bat house

and loads more. 

Children will also learn why supporting our backyard creatures is vital to the success of local ecosystems and the world's biodiversity. Each project includes easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step instructions and detailed material and tool lists. 

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 civilisations 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.

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. 

Discover these fantastic women, some of whom are well-known and others not so much, but they all have something in common -- they are female figures that have achieved great things! From talents in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more, all readers will feel inspired and in complete awe. 

Figures include:

• Rosa Parks
• Mary Anning
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• George Eliot
• Zaha Hadid

This book makes the perfect gift for all looking to learn more about the great pioneers who have paved the way to prove that girls really do rule! 

As part of the My World series, Economics is a book designed to explain the complex world of finance and how it can affect every aspect of our lives. This informative and engaging book was created for children to make sense of topics that are constantly being discussed but rarely explained. 

This book concisely explains basic economic ideas and theories, how economic activity affects our everyday lives, and how our societies and the wider world are shaped by its structures and rules. 

Content includes:

• What is economics?
• Printing money
• Inflation and deflation
• Currencies
• The Markets
• Investments
• Shares
• Crises and recessions

And so much more!!

From markets to large global businesses, this book explores how economic theories help explain how we act as earners, savers and consumers and how places like schools and hospitals are run.

Space: Open Up a World of Information!

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. 

Fun, informative and makes a great gift!

Dive headfirst into the dynamic, exhilarating life of the Viking Age with Live Like a Viking. Venture beyond the perception of the Vikings as formidable warriors and explore their multifaceted society. Recognized as dexterous farmers, innovative craftsmen, inspiring musicians, and intrepid explorers, the Vikings' influence permeates our modern existence.

Uncover the vibrant everyday life of the Vikings, including: 

• Their revolutionary naval feats and exploration tactics
• The familial fabric
• The significant role of women
• Their eclectic dressing style
• Their delectable, nutritious diet

Revel in their intricate language, societal customs, spiritual beliefs, and enthralling rituals with practical hands-on activities and sumptuous recipes included in the book that allow you to replicate the Viking lifestyle. Get further engaged with riveting fictional accounts presented through the perspective of a young Viking girl. These tales beautifully weave in with factual narratives to bring the Viking Age to life.

Live Like a Viking doesn't merely offer information - it presents an interactive, educational, and genuinely immersive journey. Read it to satisfy your historical curiosity, inform your scholarly research, or employ it as an exciting tool to infuse your lessons with life for a youthful audience. Brace yourself not just to read but also to truly Live Like a Viking.

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 civilization 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
• 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.

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

Did you know there are more nerve cells in your body than stars in the Milky Way? 

Tour 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 goes on in your insides. 

This visually stunning science guide explores: 

• the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
• the vital organs from the heart to the brain
• 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. 

This book includes the following:

• Dazzling full-color photographs and illustrations
• Easy-to-follow, bite-sized text
• Easy-to-absorb designs

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
• Life cycles
• Special skills
• Habitats
• Wellbeing of our entire planet
• 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.

Packed full of fun-facts, interesting science and makes a wonderful gift!

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. It’s hard to find anything that works without them. But what is electricity? What has it got to do with magnets? What is magnetism? And the most fascinating question of all is, 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 developing the theory of electromagnetism. At various stages in this fascinating journey, the reader can learn how to do 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. 

Key elements include:

• 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 will likely enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding.
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colors to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember.

Great Lives in Graphics: Coco Chanel is a graphic retelling of Chanel's story that 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 fashion world, but did you know 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 predict her future? 

Key attractions in the book: 

• 250+ fascinating facts about fashion icon Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
• An accessible format for young readers
• Fact-packed infographics capture the critical information
• Built-in color-coded biography

The Great Lives in Graphics series reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the important 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 genuinely engages 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 book's main subject but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12 .

Great Lives in Graphics: Leonardo Da Vinci is a graphic retelling of Leonardo's story that gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up while educating them on everything from the Renaissance to the magic of creativity.

You may already know that Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, but did you know he had dyslexia? Or that Bill Gates paid $30 million for one of his old notebooks? 

• 250+ fascinating facts about painter, inventor, engineer, and architect Leonardo Da Vinci
• An accessible format for young readers
• Fact-packed infographics capture critical information
• Built-in color-coded biography

The Great Lives in Graphics series reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the important 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 genuinely engages 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 about the book's primary subject and the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12

What is War? is a book designed to offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing about war and conflict.

Why do countries or different ideological groups fight? What are the key points between different types of conflict? Is there such a thing as a just war? What are the tools used to wage war, from weapons to propaganda? How can we end wars, and who are the real winners and losers?

This book tells the reader through clear explanations punctuated by historical and contemporary examples what war is and how it can be prevented. It is part of a series of books for children designed to provide them with all the information they need to understand the complex world we live in.

• From the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum Physics
• Introduces children aged 8 and up to complex global social issues in a sensitive and balanced way
• Characterful illustrations appropriate for the readership and subject matter
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text
• Includes a case study on the war in Ukraine

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 civilization: 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 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. 

This book includes:

• Dazzling full-color photographs and illustrations
• Easy-to-follow, bite-sized text
• Easy-to-absorb designs

The Big Book of 100 STEM Activities is a bumper book of boredom-busting ideas for fun and educational things to do for curious kids and their grown-ups.

Developing an awareness of STEM themes from an early age is hugely important and encourages kids to be curious about their world and want to engage with it. This jam-packed collection of fun and simple activities introduces ideas and themes based on science, engineering, technology, and math in an accessible and stimulating way.

You can learn about:

• Kinetic and potential energy while building a marble run
• Why your breakfast cereal is magnetic
• How to use gravity to make art
• How to grow yucky mold and stinky slime in the name of science.

Using crafts, play and simple experiments, these activities are presented in an easy-to-follow format and make use of everyday materials that you’ll find around the home.

Each activity provides a simple explanation of how it works and what the takeaway key STEM points are. Fill those rainy days and school vacation downtime with things to do that are so much fun, the kids won’t even realize that they are learning at the same time!

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.

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

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.

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.

Migrants provides an easy-to-understand explanation for children of what migration is, its causes and consequences. 

Topics covered include:

• Humanity was nomadic for 99% of its existence
• Sedentary life
• National borders
• The creation of identity documents for increasingly stricter population control
• Globalization

The recent emergence of populist movements in the West that are focused on closing borders and rejecting others raises serious questions about our sense of fraternity, especially when we could be facing ever larger migration movements due to the climate crisis.

This book concisely explains what migration is, its causes and consequences, and the humanistic and legal aspects regarding it in the simplest, most objective ways possible, so that children have all the information they need to understand the world around them.

Wonderfully informative, beautifully illustrated and a must-read for all children and adults!

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 including:

• How to keep warm
• Where to sleep
• 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
• Cave art
• A bow and arrow
• 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 reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way.
You may already know that Jane Austen was a writer, but did you know that she was one of eight children? Or that she brewed her own beer? 

The graphic retelling of Austen's story which gives children a colorful snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up, whilst educating them on everything from Regency culture to the wonders of storytelling.

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.

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.

• Longlisted in 2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books: Middle Grades Science Book 2023
• 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 will likely enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding.
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colours to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember.
• Includes 120 illustrations.

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

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?

The 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.

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.

Kitchen Science is a collection of 30 STEM-themed activities for children, making use of everyday materials found in the kitchen.

Forget about sterile laboratories and stuffy classrooms, there are oodles of awesome science experiments waiting to be done, right under your nose – in the kitchen!

Learn about:

• How microwaves work
• Why honeycomb is full of bubbles
• How to make plastic out of milk

 and much more.

With the bonus of making some yummy treats as part of some experiments, what’s not to love?

Ideal for parents/carers who have experienced home-schooling fatigue and cupboard-raiding children who want to inject some practical fun into their learning, this book provides an accessible and stimulating way to explore STEM themes at home. Each experiment is accompanied by an illustrated explanation of the science behind it and how it works.

Some of the fantastic experiments, include:

• Lemon Battery
• Potato Science Tricks
• Rainbow Window Gems

Beautifully illustrated with a simple step-by-step guide for each recipe!

Show your child how much fun cookery can be by teaching them how to bake. In this colorful book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to bake delicious cakes, cookies, pies, and desserts. As well as learning how easy it is to bake all sorts of tasty treats, they'll practice skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realizing it. Full of sweet and savory ideas for everything from brownies to bread, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and desserts, there's plenty to keep young bakers busy in the kitchen.

Kids will practice skills including:

• Measuring
• Weighing
• Counting

Features vegan and gluten-free variations.

• More than 30 easy, tasty, and fun recipes to make 
• The perfect introduction to baking 
• Children will learn basic cooking skills and practise mathematics too 
• Suitable for ages 6+, with a little adult assistance 

 More from the author includes Plant, Sow, Make and Grow, Kids Can Cook, Kids Can Cook Vegetarian.

The Sunday Times Children's 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.

This revised and updated version of Run Like a Girl presents 50 inspirational biographies of the world’s top female athletes.

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? The award-winning Run Like a Girl is a collection of 50 fascinating biographies of highly successful sportswomen, from football superstar Mary Earps to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless skateboarder Sky Brown. 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.

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

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?

The 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.

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.

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.

How To Be An Explorer is the ultimate 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 such as:

• How to light a fire
• Cooking on a fire
• Foraging
• Building shelters
• Filtering water
• Tying knots
• Reading the clouds

Children can learn basic bushcraft and survival techniques to practice repeatedly. 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 Earhart and Matthew Henson, and describe how they came to accomplish such jaw-dropping feats.

• 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 5–11

The book includes 290 photographs and 130 illustrations!!

Bright Sparks Phonics Flash Cards are ideal to help teachers, parents and carers teach 44 sounds and keywords using 50 beautifully designed flash cards.

The power of phonics lies in the lesson of breaking down the words into sounds which makes learning easier. The phonics system is a key way of teaching children to read. The durable laminated cards feature the letters of the alphabet and includes helpful notes for teachers, parents, and carers.

Suitable for children aged 3+, each card has clear, easy-to-read text.

Games and activities include:

• Clear, easy-to-read text
• Bold and stylish box of cards makes an ideal gift
• Helpful notes for teachers, parents, and carers
• Durable laminated cards
• Part of the Bright Sparks series

Beautifully illustrated by Dominika Lipniewska, Bright Sparks flash cards also feature suggestions for games and activities involving the cards.

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.

Endangered species in the book includes:

• Giant Anteater
• Hedgehog Seahorse
• Eurasian Beaver
• Tasmanian Devil
• Reticulated Giraffe

This insightful and beautifully illustrated book 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+

The Numbers Activity Book is packed full of fun and educational numbers-themed activities that will keep young children entertained for hours. Numbers aren’t always the first thing that spring to mind when one thinks of fun activity books. However, that’s all about to change! There are all sorts of absorbing things to do, including coloring in, dot to dots, spot the difference, mazes and lots of other engaging puzzles. The Numbers Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while children are enjoying the activities, they will be practising a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills. 

• Over 100 stickers to use in the book or elsewhere
• Over 70 activities and games
• Charmingly illustrated throughout
• Suitable for ages 4–8

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

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?

The 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.

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.

Bright Sparks Sight Words flashcards are ideal to help teachers, parents and carers teach 100 key words crucial for reading fluency. Sight words are ones that are encountered frequently but cannot be sounded out easily, so knowing them by sight is important. Suitable for children aged 3+, each card has clear, easy-to-read text. Delightfully illustrated by Dominika Lipniewska,there are notes included with suggestions for games and activities involving the cards. 

• Clear, easy-to-read text

• Stunning bold illustrations that will appeal to adults and children alike

• Helpful notes for teachers, parents and carers

• Durable laminated cards

Great Lives in Graphics: This graphic retelling of Cleopatra's story offers children a colorful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in while educating them on everything from the Romans to the Egyptian zodiac. Discover Cleopatra's story in a fresh and visual way; learn about her rise to power, her rule over one of history's most powerful empires, her legendary alliances, and the fascinating details of her life.

You may already know that Cleopatra was the queen of Egypt, but did you know she married her little brother? Or that she could speak nine languages? Did you know Cleopatra lived closer to the creation of the iPhone than she did to the building of the Great Pyramid?

This book includes:

• 250+ fascinating facts
• An accessible format for young readers
• Fact-packed infographics capture critical information
• Built-in color-coded biography

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It compiles the essential dates and achievements of a person's life, combines them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and utilizes infographics to present them in a fresh, visually engaging way that is genuinely appealing to children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of the person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn about the book's primary subject and the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12

Perfect for inspiring young minds and making history engaging.

 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+.

Science School teaches children about the basic principles of science through 30 exciting experiments and crafts that can be done at home, using everyday objects and materials around you.

 Learn:

• Why do bubbles hold their shape?
• How does an electric circuit work?
• What makes popcorn pop?
• Can an egg bounce?

If you thought that science could only be practiced wearing white coats in a sterile laboratory, think again!

Perfect for budding scientists who love to ask… ‘why?’  

Activities include:

• Making slime
• Baking-soda fizz
• Colored celery
• Invisible ink
• Soda bottle ecosystem
• And many more!

Teaches children about crafting skills and features simple projects aimed at parents with little or no crafting experience. 

Most projects can be made with items already in the house!

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+.

Viking Adventure Activity Book - Generally associated with bloody and gruesome tales, the Vikings also have another side to them. In this fun-packed book, children will discover more about these fearless explorers who left behind a legacy of art, language, and technology.

The pages are crammed with all sorts of Norse-themed activities, including:

• Dot to dot
• Spot the difference
• Coloring in
• Mazes

Fun and educational, Viking Adventure Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the coloring, matching, and counting, the activities are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational, and motor skills.

They'll also find out more about the fascinating world of the Vikings along the way.

The Seashore Adventure Activity Book is packed with fun and educational dot to dots, spot the difference, coloring in, mazes and 4 pages of stickers.  

Dive into this action-packed activity book filled with fun things to do that all have a seaside theme. The joys of paddling in the sea, exploring rocky coves and building sandcastles are all explored through fun games.

Activities include: 

• Dot to dots
• Spot the difference
• Coloring in

Fun and educational, the Seashore Adventure Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the coloring, matching, and counting, the activities are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including:

• Observational 
• Conversational 
• Motor skills

 Includes 100 stickers. AGES: 4 to 8.

The Magical Underwater Activity Book

This is the second beautiful activity book created by Mia Underwood. Sumptuously illustrated with Mia's Scandinavian-inspired artwork, The Magical Underwater Activity Book incorporates a plethora of real-life, as well as some fictitious, aquatic characters and is packed with a huge variety of imaginative activities for children to do wherever they are. The environmental impact of humans on the marine ecosystems is subtly referred to from time to time to help children understand how important it is for us to look after all things aquatic.

Activities in this book include:

• Mazes
• Paper-craft activities
• Coloring in
• Scenes to create

Also included are stickers - all with a mystical and magical theme! The book is aimed at children aged 4+.

This book is packed full of fun, mystery, magic, and educational practices. It makes the perfect gift for at home or on the go fun!

Vacation Activity Book

This fun and educational vacation-themed activity book will keep young children entertained for hours.

The pages are packed with all sorts of enjoyable things to do, including:

• Coloring in
• Counting
• Dot to dots
• Spot the difference
• And other engaging puzzles.

This activity book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. Alain Gree's unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration makes every page incredibly absorbing.

And while children are enjoying the activities, they will be practicing a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational, and motor skills. Perfect for children aged 4+.

Great Lives in Graphics: Anne Frank is a graphic retelling of Anne's story, presented in a visual snapshot that educates children about her life and the world she grew up in while teaching them about everything from World War II to the dangers of prejudice. As one of the most famous writers in the world, this colorful account covers how she was only 13 when she and her Jewish family were forced into hiding from the Nazis, spending two years hiding in a cramped, secret room in Amsterdam.

You may already know that Anne Frank wrote a diary, but did you know that she wrote it in Dutch or that she wrote two versions of it? Did you know that The Frank family tried to escape to America, but the US government and the public only wanted to accept a certain number of Jewish refugees?

This book includes:

• 250+ fascinating facts
• An accessible format for young readers
• Fact-packed infographics capture critical information
• Built-in color-coded biography

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It compiles the essential dates and achievements of a person's life, combines them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and utilises infographics to present them in a fresh, visually engaging way that is genuinely appealing to children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of the person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn about the book's primary subject and the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12

Roman Adventure Activity Book is a fabulous Ancient Rome-themed activity book that will keep children entertained for hours on end.

The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including puzzles, anagrams, maths, codes, spot the difference, coloring in and other engaging activities. Absorbing and educational, the book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the mazes, matching, and counting, the activities are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational, and motor skills. They'll also find out more about the fascinating world of Ancient Rome along the way.

Activities include:

• Making
• Mazes
• Word searches
• Dot to Dot
• Drawing
• Coloring
• Jokes
• Puzzles

Creating and harnessing energy is a fundamental part of enabling life to exist and thrive on earth. Energy comes in a vast array of different forms - using our muscles and those of other creatures, enabling us to move, lift etc, creating heat and steam through fire, capturing the power of the wind in a ship’s sails or to turn the blades of a wind turbine, harnessing the power of moving water to generate electricity in a hydroelectric power station, applying the forces of magnetism to turn an electric motor, using solar panels to transfer the sun’s energy into electricity for our homes - all of these and more are explained in Discovering Energy.

This exciting new book from award-winning illustrator Eduard Altarriba introduces children aged 8-12 to this fascinating world in a fun and absorbing way. The book explains many of the different principals of energy production with the use of beautiful, dynamic illustrations.

Be Your Best Self is a book of core skills and tools to help children realize their dreams and achieve their goals in life.

What are your BIG dreams? 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 book helps children and young people to practice 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 organized
• Learning to fail well

Chapters include:

• Be Your Own Best Friend
• Making Good Choices
• Dream Big

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.

Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book is a fabulous Ancient Egyptian-themed activity book that will keep children entertained for hours on end.

The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including:

• Puzzles
• Anagrams
• Math
• Codes
• Spot the difference
• Coloring in
• And other engaging activities.

Absorbing and educational, the Ancient Egyptian Adventure Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the mazes, matching, and counting, the activities are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational, and motor skills.

They’ll also find out more about the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt along the way.

My First Book of the Cosmos is the latest title from the awarding winning illustrator and author duo Eduard Altarriba and Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón. Cosmology is closely related to astronomy and studies the origin and evolution of the universe. As with Eduard and Sheddad's first book published by Button Books My First Book of Quantum Physics, My First Book of the Cosmos introduces children to what is an incredibly complex subject in a fun and entertaining way, using highly attractive and absorbing illustrations to explain the basic principles and concepts of this complex and fascinating subject.

Key elements include:

• 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 will likely enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding.
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colors to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember

It is never too early to start exploring new ideas!

Who built the first houses? What is the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper?

If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world. From the mud huts of ancient history to the towering edifices of today, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people who created them. You will also discover the development of different building materials, from mud and straw to paper, steel, and reinforced concrete.

 Contents include:

• The Pyramids
• Structures
• Iconic Buildings
• Future Architecture
• Rome and the Birth of Town Planning
• When Architecture Meets Other Arts

 And much more...!

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.

It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to 'My First Book of Quantum Physics' introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations by Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron and amusing text by Eduard Altarriba.

Find out more about how our universe works and how space and time are connected in this fascinating introduction to relativity.

It is never too early to start exploring new ideas!

Key elements include:

• 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 will likely enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding.
• Easy-to-follow, bite-size text – uses different colours to draw out keywords and information, making them easier to absorb and remember.

Fun and educational, Farm Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. Alain Grée’s unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration makes every page incredibly absorbing. And while children are enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the activities will be helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills.

Nature Activity Book is a delightful farm-themed activity book that will keep young children entertained for hours.

The pages are packed with all sorts of enjoyable activities, including:

• Join the dots
• Spot the difference
• Coloring in
• Simple makes
• And other engaging puzzles.

Fun and educational, the Farm Activity Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. Alain Grée's unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration makes every page incredibly absorbing. And while children are enjoying the mazes, matching, and counting, the activities will be helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational, and motor skills.

Mud-tastic Activities for Budding Gardeners!

Get little gardeners growing and learning with this beautifully illustrated book, packed with information and fun crafting activities.

Help them to discover that gardening can be simple and uncomplicated with very little equipment and prior knowledge needed. It often is as simple as having some seeds, a patch of soil or a container and having a go. As well as gaining a new hobby, there will be extra motivation to eat up the veggies after growing and picking them and the simple pleasure of spending time together outside.

With sections based on the cycle of the seasons, the pages are packed with ideas of what to grow, how to sow seeds and useful harvesting information.

Contents include:

• Water Conservation
• Toilet Roll Seed Starters
• Carving Pumpkins
• Frost and Cold Weather Gardening
• Making A Sunflower-Head Bird Feeder
• And so much more!

Also included are tips about what wildlife you may see, raiding your recycling box to make some useful gardening accessories and other decorative craft activities.

The perfect gift for young gardeners and family fun activities! 

This gorgeous transport-themed activity book will be very popular with any child who loves all things that go! With over 100 different activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference, coloring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles. The Transport Activity Book is educational as well as fun and features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. All of the pages are incredibly absorbing with Alain’s unmistakably rich and appealing style of illustration. And while they are enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the games are helping them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor.