Welbeck Publishing Group Limited

Come on a journey around the globe to eat bread of the dead, walk barefoot across red hot coals, and race dragons along the river.
Explore festivals that celebrate food, history, culture, and religion in a dizzying variety of ways: meet horse-riding gauchos, act out a pirate invasion, party in a parade, or how about burning a Viking longboat? You can throw tomatoes, enjoy a monkey feast, and see dazzlingly intricate ice sculptures. From 60-feet-high towers of buns to camel racing, there's a festival for everything.
Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 festivals, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of festivals that take place all across the world, from the more familiar to those you might never have heard of before. 
As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year. Focus spreads will explore subjects such as worldwide festivals, ancient festivals and dressing up.

Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest - such as the colossal blue whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus


“The clear organization and bite-sized chunks of information make this quite accessible to young lovers of animals past and present....an appealing collection for readers who like superlatives.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Even the most enthusiastic animal or dinosaur fan will find much new to wonder about in this well-illustrated informational book about weird and wonderful big beasts. Divided into three major sections— ‘Forests and Plains,’ ‘Rivers and Seas,’ and ‘Giants of Today’—….A solid purchase with broad appeal.”—School Library Journal


In addition to the largest animals on Earth, discover species that grew to monstrous sizes compared to others of their kind, such as the giant kangaroos of Australia, otters the size of wolves, and Argentavis, a giant bird with a wingspan almost as long as a bus!



You'll meet the giants of the jungle, desert, swamp, sea, ice, and sky through vibrantly illustrated scenes of them in their natural habitats, and compare the size of these humongous creatures to humans. A gatefold spread unfolds to reveal a line-up of all the giants featured in the book, to scale, while a visual timeline shows when they roamed the Earth.

Twenty amazing stories of survival against the odds, focusing on the positive outcomes of both natural disasters and terrible accidents from recent history.

Disasters often make the headlines, but this book focuses on the survivors. Find out how these real-life heroes survived volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, plane crashes, shark attacks and much more, using only their wits, their determination and the most basic of tools.


Prepare to be amazed by these incredible tales of human strength and determination in the face of disaster. Let the exciting narrative text and dramatic illustrations drop you right into the action.


From the much-anticipated 2018 rescue of the 13 Thai boys who were trapped in a cave and Steve Callahan, who was adrift at sea for 76 days, to the Chilean miner rescue and the Hudson River plane landing, you will be astonished by these thrilling stories of survival.

"[S]tudents clamoring for more books with STEAM experiments and fun facts would enjoy these two titles."-School Library Connection


"Each volume in the STEAM Tales series offers a famous title that has been adapted for younger readers and studded with informational features and engaging science activities that relate to the story in some way....This literary series will appeal to kids with far ranging curiosity about STEAM-related topics."-Booklist


Fire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic story featuring added STEAM activities. This beloved children's adventure is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations - and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed around the events in the book. The activities range from simple puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there's something for every enquiring mind. It's the ideal combination of enchanting story and stimulating science fun.

What's happening to our planet and how can you help?

The world's climate is changing as a direct result of human activity.
This book looks at what climate change is, the ways in which it is affecting our planet and suggests projects and ideas to encourage everyone to do what they can to be greener, limit their own carbon footprints, and make a difference.



Excerpt: Our homes, cars and factories pump out about 40 billion tons of CO2 every year. This gas then wraps around our planet and the Sun’s hear in but not out just like a greenhouse. Methane is also a greenhouse gas, but its greenhouse effect is a staggering 25 times more powerful than CO2. Methane is release when waste landfills rots and when cows burp grassy gas. These greenhouse gases stay in the atmosphere, so every year the “blanket” gets thicker and thicker, and Earth gets hotter and hotter.


Includes ideas for activities readers can do such as crafting, plus simple experiments to monitor rainfall or to understand the science behind events such as melting ice.

A little yellow sub is heading beneath the waves . . .What strange things will the submarine see as it dives deeper and deeper?

Folding out to nearly 8 feet, children can look at all the different things the submarine sees on its way, as it travels past a pod of whales, across a coral reef and spooky shipwreck, and close to an underwater volcano and strange, deep-sea creatures. Playful text guides the journey, providing a fun shared experience and a conversation starter for parents and young children.

The reverse side of the concertina features spot illustrations picked out from the main scene. When you turn over the concertina there is more expansive information about all sorts of submersibles and amazing underwater life.

From the book:

All Sorts of Submarine

Submarines and submersibles come in all shapes and sizes. Huge, nuclear-powered naval submarines patrol the oceans, while small submersibles are used to explore shipwrecks and the secrets of the ocean floor. Some are designed simply for fun—after all, wouldn’t you love to take a ride underwater?

Ocean Zones

As you travel down from the ocean’s surface, less sunlight can get through the water, and it is colder. The various depths of the ocean are called “zones.” Different animals have adapted to live in each zone.

Celebrate the natural world and with practical activities and ideas to help the wildlife and the environment on your doorstep and worldwide.

"This is my pledge, my promise, my vow,

Lasting forever, starting now:

I'll be a friend to nature."

Starting with a pledge in poetic form, this book is a call to arms for the next generation of peaceful eco warriors. Broken down into sections of activities, each lyrically relates back to the metaphor of being a friend to nature.

The activities themselves are short, easy, and fun, with a few more extensive projects mixed in. These are interspersed with nature quotes, poetry, and other thought-provoking musings, as well as pieces of simple non-fiction information, such as the life cycle of a frog, a butterfly, a cross section of a flowering plant, and why you should always wish on a dandelion clock.

The final section explores what nature can give back to us in turn; that if we look after the natural world, we will always have a friend in nature - a space to be calm, to pause and think, to recharge, to bring us joy, amusement, and health.

A whirlwind tour of everything that's disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body.
A 2023 CBC Favorites Librarian Winner
Kids will find out everything about poop, pus and boogers, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive. With tons of hilarious and informative illustrations, it includes flashes of Paul Ian Cross's trademark laugh-out-loud humor, in-depth knowledge and infectious optimism.
The perfect funny, accessible way for kids to discover everything they ever wanted to know about the human body but were too grossed-out to ask!
From the author-illustrator team of How to Vanquish a Virus.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: AWESOME ANATOMY
Chapter 2: BRILLIANT BRAIN
Chapter 3: SKELETON SALUTE
Chapter 4: SUPER SKIN
Chapter 5: SENSATIONAL SENSES
Chapter 6: YOU'RE ALL HEART
Chapter 7: LOVELY LUNGS
Chapter 8: AMAZING ABDOMEN
Chapter 9: GORGEOUS GUTS
Chapter 10: BABY BOOM
Chapter 11: MARVELOUS MINDS, SWEET DREAMS
Chapter 12: BODY BEAUTIFUL

An engaging introduction to the world's growing population and globalization, the challenges that presents, and the consequences for the natural world.


"This bright and colorful nonfiction book covers the serious topics...concisely and in easy-to-understand language....It presents each topic in a nonpolitical way with just enough information to educate the reader but not overwhelm them....could also be used by teachers to start meaningful conversations in their classrooms..."—School Library Connection, Recommended


Covering topics such as the global food chain and food miles, the gap between the world’s richest and poorest people, transportation, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the topic.


From the book: In an ideal world, the Earth’s resources would be shared out equally. But the sad truth is that they aren’t. Many people live a comfortable life, with everything they need. Others scrape by, with no money for luxuries. And many people live in poverty, facing a daily challenge to survive.

It's Christmas Eve at the North Pole, but everything is far from ready... The elves in the workshop are frantic, the reindeer are on strike and to top it all off, the sleigh has broken down. Santa is in despair – Christmas will be ruined! Suddenly a shimmering, white creature with a magical horn appears... will this mystery unicorn be able to save the day?

Everything changes, from the birth of new stars to the endlessly shifting tides and tiniest life cycle.
Everything in this universe changes. Even us. Sometimes we're lucky enough to see these changes happen, while others take many lifetimes. Explore the awe-inspiring processes of change in the natural world, from the life of a bright shining star, the endless motion of the tides, and a caterpillar transforming into something new, to our own changing thoughts and feelings.
All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change - how do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can't control?
Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world.
From the book:
In everyone's life, change is going to happen, one way or another. Learning to accept it, and make the changes you want to, is very useful. Preparing and planning for a change helps you cope with it when it comes. Getting used to a change can take time, but bit by bit, it gets easier.
Changes can bring new, wonderful opportunities, and make life more interesting. They can lead to new discoveries and take you to places you never imagined! And, although change can be hard, it's much better than nothing ever changing at all.

Tyler Meeks continues his mission to be the best Fortnight player in the world!

Tyler may have got his first Victory Royale, but if he wants to step up and play with the pros, he still has got a lot to learn!

Book two in a series, this independent and unofficial chapter book combines an accessible Fortnite play guide with the laugh-out-loud story of Tyler’s quest for gaming glory.

Readers will learn all the tips, tricks and secrets just as Tyler does, letting them progress from being a noob to a total Fortnite master. Tons of original illustration and snappy, easy-to-read text make this the ideal book for game-obsessed reluctant readers. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates will laugh their way to Victory Royale with this great mix of fun story and essential Fortnite play tips.

“[S]tudents clamoring for more books with STEAM experiments and fun facts would enjoy these two titles.”—School Library Connection

“Each volume in the STEAM Tales series offers a famous title that has been adapted for younger readers and studded with informational features and engaging science activities that relate to the story in some way….This literary series will appeal to kids with far ranging curiosity about STEAM-related topics.”—Booklist

Fire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic story featuring added STEAM activities. This beloved children's adventure is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations - and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed around the events in the book. The activities range from simple puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there's something for every enquiring mind. It's the ideal combination of enchanting story and stimulating science fun.

This lyrical non-fiction picture book celebrates the simple joys of soccer, whatever your background or ability.

“Lerwill and Ruiz’s ode to the Beautiful Game offers a portrait of the sport as one that unites....The picture that emerges of soccer’s universality sings as it inspires.”—Publishers Weekly
Rather than focusing on rules, skills, superstars, big clubs and record-breaking feats, this uplifting book for young children celebrates the planet's best-loved sport and shows how the world's most accessible game - where the only equipment needed is something that rolls - has evolved into a force for unity, and a sport for absolutely everyone. Spreads cover how soccer can be played by all ages, genders, and abilities, whatever your racial, cultural or economic background, and whether you're in a state-of-the-art stadium or just a simple patch of scrubland.

Told in gentle rhyming verse, the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search of water.

“[E]specially accessible to young children due to its excellent use of rhyming meter and limited text on each page. It’s a great candidate for reading aloud, as children will discover the beauty and intelligence of elephant herds while coming to recognize the factors that threaten elephants on a daily basis.”—School Library Journal

“plenty of helpful detail in this informative and emotional title well suited for both animal-lovers and report writers.”—Booklist

The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.

Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.

My Stem Day: Engineering takes you through the day and explains how engineering has a role in everyday tasks, from cooling your food to making your toilet flush.

Have you ever turned on a lamp, crossed a bridge or played a computer game? If so, you've already come across STEM. Scientists and engineers over the years have used their knowledge and skills to develop tools, structures and processes that we use every day.

Engineering is one of the four branches of STEM. It is all about using science and math to design, build and operate useful things. Engineers work in many different fields, from food production to construction, vehicle design and communication.

This book, and the entire MY STEM DAY series, is packed with amazing challenges and do-at-home experiments with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for the activities and bite-size text detailing scientific facts and stats. The series is endorsed by a leading STEM educational consultant

Engineering is everywhere!

From morning until night, our lives are made easier by engineering. Engineers use science and math to design structures and products that we use all through the day!>
There are many different branches of engineering. Engineers might design spacecraft or work out what parts are needed for a food factory or plan the system of pipes that bring us fresh water.

Engineers often work together. Projects like designing a new airplane or building a bridge will need the work of many different types of engineers. Do you think you might like to be an engineer one day? Think about what you've learned so far. Can you think of any problems that could be fixed with engineering? Could you design something that would help? Make sketches and plans. The sky's the limit!

This brilliant original story about one boy's journey to Fortnite victory (full of fails, funnies and adventures).

Meet Tyler Meeks - he’s officially bored with being left out of the Fortnite craze. Now he’s on a mission to become the world’s best Fortnite player... or at least the best player in class 5C!

This independent and unofficial chapter book combines an accessible Fortnite play guide with the laugh-out-loud story of Tyler’s quest for gaming glory. Readers will learn all the tips, tricks and secrets just as Tyler does, letting them progress from being a noob to a total Fortnite master. Tons of original illustration and snappy, easy-to-read text make this the ideal book for game-obsessed reluctant readers. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid,Tom Gates, and Captain Underpants will love this book... and anyone who’s into Fortnite will laugh all the way to Victory Royale.


Packed with real Fortnite tips, tricks and secrets that let readers become pros alongside the hero.

Gather up your empty toilet paper rolls, cereal boxes, egg cartons and even old socks to give them a new life as a shark, a dragon, a pirate ship and more!
These 24 simple craft projects offer the perfect boredom-busting activity for rainy days and future pandemic lockdowns (you never know!). 
Encouraging reuse and recycling with stuff you already have around the house, these fun crafts are sure to keep kids happy and engaged with hours of imaginative play. Includes clear step-by-step instructions and handy cut-outs at the back of the book to customize and decorate your makes.

Create toothy sharks, magical unicorns, flashing fire engines and more, all from stuff you already have. Even your smelly, old socks can get a new lease of life!

Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for younger children who love anything related to airplanes and flying!


Each double-page spread features a different group of fascinating aircraft to pore over, such as airplanes, rescue helicopters, hot-air balloons, gliders, jetpacks, space rockets, and more. Filled with hundreds of different flying machines from around the world, even the most avid young transportion fanatic will discover surprising new machines they haven't seen before! Readers can also learn how planes fly and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit from a pilot's eye view.


Perfect for introducing young plane enthusiasts to a huge variety of exciting aircraft from around the world! Includes large, cut-away images, busy scenes with lots to explore, 'flying fun facts' and a search-and-find feature.



Spreads include: airliners and cargo planes; the first flyers; amazing aircraft; jobs to do; military aircraft; helpful helicopters; up into space.



Scenes include: at the airshow; a balloon festival; at the airport; formation flying; a rescue helicopter; anything but planes!; at the gliding club; a rocket launch.



Cut-away pictures include: how a plane flies; inside an airliner; inside the cockpit; inside a rescue helicopter.

Learn everything about Planet Earth in 60 seconds!

This book is packed with a huge amount of info about the planet we live on, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts. Key earth sciences like geography, geology, ecology and natural history are clearly explained using colorful graphics and easy-to-follow text. There's even a pullout wallchart to record readers' progress in each subject.

It's the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!

Topics include formation and structure, changing planet;rocks and minerals, blue planet, the atmosphere, and living planet.

Planet Earth:

Since it was formed about 4.5 billion years ago, Earth has developed into an amazing world. Its surface is forever changing as powerful forces inside the planet pull and push on the crust above, building mountains, tearing apart continents and constructing whole new pieces of land. Surrounding it is an atmosphere of gasses, which provides organisms with life-giving oxygen and produces our weather (with a little help from the Sun). Our planet may appear large, but it is still quite fragile. Changes to our climate over the last 150 years have threatened many habitats around the world, endangering the species living there and bringing many of them to the verge of extinction.

It’s weird to think number twos are particularly heroic. But it’s true—poop can save the world!

Explore poop’s murky past, what happens to poop after you flush it away, and how we can use the brown stuff to power our cars, homes, and even rockets! Discover glow in the dark pee, whether you can get paid to use the toilet, and cutting-edge scientific research into how we can use biofuels to power our planet and save us from climate disaster.

Featuring plenty of fun, "yuck" poop facts and engaging illustrations, this book brings hope that we can successfully fight climate change.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Poop Basics

Chapter 2: Poop Through History

Chapter 3: Poop on the Move

Chapter 4: Poop to the Rescue

Chapter 5: Poop in Action

Chapter 6: Pooptastic News

Chapter 7: Another Wee Solution

Chapter 8: Sitting on a Time Bomb

How You Can Help Save the World

Poo Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Designed to be displayed as part of your Christmas decorations, kids and Santa Claus are counting down the days to Christmas.

Despite December being his busiest time of the year, Santa's written a letter to all the little boys and girls of the world to invite them to the North Pole to visit with Rudolph in the Reindeer Stables, have a peek at Santa's workshop and even join the elves in making some snowflake decorations.

In this Santa story with 20 fold-outs to make an amazing story, you'll travel to the frozen north to see how Santa and his elves prepare for Christmas. Peer into Santa's workshop, look inside the Reindeer Stables, and even blast off into the sky on Christmas Eve to see how Santa delivers all those presents.

There's lots to see and do in the North Pole, plus a number of elvish rules to learn... even elves can make the naughty list. Best of all, this fun, colorful book is filled with press-out flaps that allow you to fold illustrations out of the book. When they're all folded out, you'll have a charming festive display!

Remote, mysterious, exotic, unforgettable: islands are captivating and unique places. But what makes them so special?


Some islands are busy, bustling homes to many people, while others have almost no life at all. Some are covered in thick jungle, others in freezing ice. Some are millions of years old, and others are brand new. Islands come in countless shapes and sizes, and this book lets kids explore some-climbing their mountains, swimming in their seas, discovering their histories, and wondering at their treasures.


Islands included:

Fraser Island, Australia
Île de la Cité, Paris, France
St Kilda, Scotland
Surtsey, Iceland
Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
Palm Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates
Easter Island, Chile
Ellis Island, USA
Miyajima, Japan
Santorini, Greece
Socotra, Yemen
Uros Floating Islands, Peru
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Pitcairn Island, Pacific Ocean
Wrangel Island, Russia
Assateague & Chincoteague Islands, USA
La Gomera, Spain
Christmas Island, Australia

“The design is appealing and inviting, as is the small trim size, accessible to younger and reluctant readers who like facts….An engaging and informative exploration of our world.”—Kirkus Reviews


Small in size, MIGHTY in facts! The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a pocket-sized treasure trove of information about the planet on which we live.

Have you ever wondered about the watery, rocky planet we call home? Open this book to discover . . .
How elephants predict earthquakes
Water that is 4 billion years old
An undersea mountain taller than Mount Everest
and MANY MORE fascinating Earth facts.

Original vibrant illustrations and tons of fun facts make this an essential purchase for fans of Planet Earth.

From the Introduction:

This little book is absolutely bursting with facts about Planet Earth. Planet Earth is our home. It is a huge rocky ball in space. Around two-thirds of it is covered in water. The most special thing about Earth is that it supports life.

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing illustrations, the Small and Mighty series is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favorite topic.

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favorite topic.

In The Small and Mighty Book of the Human Body, readers can learn all about the weird and wonderful human body, discovering everything from how we see, smell and taste to how our muscles work. Packed full of interesting facts and information about the body, as well as fun, highly detailed illustrations, this book will answer any questions a curious mind might have about exactly how the body works.