An Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom
An exciting who's who of the animal kingdon that includes mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects and other invertebrates.
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A colourful introduction to the countries of the world
A fabulously illustrated first introduction to the countries of the world and the seven continents.
Sprinkled with imagery that picks out a country's unique essence, together with just enough information to whet the appetite of the inquisitive young reader.
Are you brave enough to enquire within?
Encyclopedia of Scary Things is stuffed full of creepy things (both fact and fiction) and filled with spectacular illustrations, spooky stories and hair-raising information.
Gargoyles, goblins, banshees, bird-eating spiders, human-eating plants, zombies, screaming gulls, grave robbers, hell hounds, harpies, dinosaurs, extra-terrestrials, wizards, poltergeists, headless horsemen… A bumper book of thrills and spills – enter if you dare!
Gripping tales of heroic endeavour and derring-do; epic climbs, voyages, flights and treks. Discover pioneers who found their way to high-altitude summits, mariners who sailed into the unknown, navigating by stars, and aviators seeking to fly further, faster and higher.
Beautifully illustrated practical guides
A compelling blend of expert advice and beguiling illustration will motivate you to head for the great outdoors, the vegetable patch or the kitchen. With their innate charm and simplicity, these Expert Companions will delight and inspire a whole new generation of enthusiasts.
An illustrated history of the bizarre and the beautiful
From outrageously tall wigs worn by persons of prominence in the 18th century to the glitter-covered platform boots of the 1970s, the history of fashion is filled with weird and wonderful trends – some just flashes in the pan, others enduring and evolving over the years.
Be entertained by fads and styles that were heralded as delightful innovations in their time, but with the benefit of hindsight, appear wacky, foolish, grotesque or downright dangerous!
Building planet Earth – from scratch!
The best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and put it back together again. Imagine if you had to make your very own planet Earth. Where would you start? How to Make a Planet is a step-by-step guide that explains difficult concepts in a way that children can readily understand.
Starting from the smallest molecule of gas, through the Big Bang, to the beginnings of the human race. A fun and entertaining way to learn.
Small creatures in their natural habitat
A beautifully illustrated series all about the natural world, designed with young readers in mind. Evocative yet simple storyline and stunning illustrations combine to unravel the intricacies of insect and bird life and the sheer cleverness of these small creatures.
The ideal reference guide to the animal kingdom.
This richly illustrated visual reference is an authoritative survey of the intriguing world of animals. The book examines all of the animal groups – mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates. A gallery of more than 2000 species illustrations is supported by distribution maps and detailed explanatory diagrams.
An illustrated history that skips the boring bits
Features the edited highlights of 500 years of scientific discovery. Each episode describes a light-bulb moment in scientific discovery and puts it in context with other breakthroughs in the wider world.
Along the way, shorter stories and brief biographies feature in breakout boxes, explaining pivotal moments and introducing the key players.
