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The Lost Women of Science
From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world''s greatest accomplishments--and the women who made it happen.For far too long, women in science have been overlooked. But despite the missing pages from the history books, these remarkable ladies conducted groundbreaking experiments, discovered diseases that changed lives, deciphered codes that altered the course of world wars, and so much more. And now, we know their stories. From the creators of award-nominated Lost Women of Science podcast comes an illuminating and moving portrayal of ten revolutionary women in STEM who dared to break barriers even when no one was watching. Through riveting sketches, rarely-before-seen photos, and insightful stories, unearth the lives and triumphs of these science pioneers whose influence cannot be forgotten.
Disgustology: The Science of Gross
Perfect for middle schoolers who love everything gross from the nasty things inside (and out) of our bodies to icky animals, revolting plants, gruesome bacteria, and more. Written by award-winning author Teresa Robeson, this book is packed full of fun facts and silly science, along with truly eye-popping illustrations and photographs that make intestines, boogers, ringworms, fecal coliforms, and brain eating amoeba even more vivid and visceral. Readers will be gagging and giggling at the same time. It''s truly the most disgusting book ever!
Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes
Make healthy snacks, sweet treats, and simple meals from the deep dark wood – all based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Is your tummy beginning to rumble? Make your own owl ice cream, scrambled snake and roasted fox, and of course . . . Gruffalo crumble!With twenty-four recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes is a great way to introduce Gruffalo fans to cooking and baking. Perfect for holidays, rainy days and full of food ideas for a Gruffalo party!Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026!
Great Escapes
Discover the most daring escapes of all time!From slaves fleeing captivity to wartime heroes and heroines being smuggled across occupied Europe, from dangerous criminals tricking their way out of jail to ordinary people who got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time . . .Over thirty tales of adventure, inspiration and derring do. As well as famous stories like the Great Escape and Harriet Tubman''s epic 500-mile trek to freedom, this fascinating book includes lesser-known escapes like Yoshie Shiratori, a Japanese fisherman who escaped jail four times, Nadia Murad, who was inspired by her escape to win the Nobel Peace Prize and Henry ''Box'' Brown, a slave who posted himself to freedom in a wooden crate.Stunningly illustrated in full-colour by comic-book artist, Jamie Coe.
University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Speed of Light
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. Is there anything faster than the speed of light? What colour are the stars? Is time travel possible? And just what exactly is 'relativity'?Prepare to have your mind blown as you explore the different ideas about light, gravity and space that make up the theory of relativity, from the mind of one of the most famous scientists in the world: Albert Einstein. Through real life examples of physics in action and imaginary 'thought experiments', learn how time can stretch, what it would look like if we travelled at light speed, how black holes work and more! Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers. Created in consultation with Dr N. Baker-Campbell and Dr Matthew Bothwell of the University of Cambridge. Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life. For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series: Think Big: Secrets of Bees
Paper World: Dinosaurs
<p><b><i>Paper World: Dinosaurs</i> uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of the prehistoric planet, from towering dinosaurs, to monstrous marine reptiles, to terrific pterosaurs. </b><br><br>With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family.<br><br>Fact-checked by Education Officer at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Chris Jarvis. <br><br>Also available:<br><i>Paper World: Planet Earth</i> (published 2019)<br><i>Paper World: Space</i> (published 2020)<br><i>Paper World: Human Body</i> (published 2023) - winner of the ASE Reader's Choice Award 2023<br><i>Paper World: Ocean</i> (published Feb 2024)</p>
Dr Roopa's Body Books: The Glorious Gut
A new series on a hugely popular topic – the human body! Next up, award-winning writer Dr Roopa Farooki explores the wonders of the digestive system.While you’re sitting down to eat, your food is going on a wild rollercoaster ride … through your gut! Follow your food on its exciting journey and find out where it leads! With words by medical doctor and writer of acclaimed memoir Everything Is True, Roopa Farooki, and pictures by award-winning artist Viola Wang, this is a lively look at how different bits of the digestive system work and (just as importantly) how they work TOGETHER... As well as sharing handy tips for looking after your gut!Don''t miss the other books in the series ... starting with The Brilliant Brain and The Super Skeleton!Praise for The Brilliant Brain :"Making non-fiction simple but still useful is not easy, but this book succeeds. It connects interesting facts to experience and is appealingly colourful." The Sunday Times
Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 9 Year Olds
<p><b>Filled with over 200 incredible and totally awesome facts, and featuring hilarious artwork by Andrew Pinder, this fun, info-packed book will keep curious 9-year-olds entertained for hours on end.</b><br><br>Find out about snow on Mars, a game of golf on the Moon, the world’s largest island and the longest ever dinosaur. From the jellyfish that can go back to being a baby, to the Roman emperor who couldn’t sing, this book is packed with everything from the fascinating to the funny.<br><br>With chapters on animals, history, geography, sport, senses and much, much more, it’s everything a 9-year-old could want!<br><br><b>Also available in the series:</b><br>9781780559254<i> Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds</i><br>9781780559261 <i>Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds</i><br>9781780559278 <i>Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds</i><br>9781837250660 <i>Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 10 Year Olds</i> (August 2025)</p>
Dr Roopa's Body Books: The Super Skeleton
Discover the secrets of your SUPER SKELETON with award-winning writer Dr Roopa Farooki.What do humans have in common with fish, snakes and birds? We all have a SKELETON: the collection of bones which gives our body its shape. With words by Internal Medicine doctor and writer of the acclaimed memoir Everything Is True, Roopa Farooki, and bright, bold, pictures by award-winning artist Viola Wang, this is a lively and charming look at what bones are made of, all the different jobs they do, what happens when one breaks and how children can keep their bones strong and healthy as they grow.Don''t miss the other books in the series ... The Brilliant Brain and The Glorious Gut!
Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 10 Year Olds
<p><b>Filled with over 200 incredible and totally awesome facts, and featuring hilarious artwork by Andrew Pinder, this fun, info-packed book will keep curious 10-year-olds entertained for hours on end.</b><br><br>Find out about amazing inventions, incredible feats of engineering and super-smart animals. From the teacher with the world’s loudest shout to the gorilla that learned sign language, this book is packed with everything from the fascinating to the funny.<br><br>With chapters on animals, art, science, buildings, entertainment and much, much more, it’s everything a 10-year-old could want! <br><br><b>Also available in the series:</b><br>9781780559254<i> Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds</i><br>9781780559261 <i>Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds</i><br>9781780559278 <i>Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds</i><br>9781837250653<i> Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 9 Year Olds </i>(August 2025)</p>
A Magical Guide to Plants
Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world''s most magical plants.For thousands of years, plants have been used to heal and soothe. Discover the amazing power within a humble leaf, seed, petal and stem, and how our ancestors feared or revered flowers and herbs. From the mandrake that bestows luck to the calming St John''s wort, take a fascinating walk through a witch''s garden, exploring the uses, folklore and history of over fifty common plants.Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.
How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?
Don''t get too comfortable. This isn''t the type of book you can snuggle up with under the covers. Not even close!You''re off on the expedition of a lifetime to experience the sights, sounds, smells, feelings and tastes of the world''s most extreme places.Have you ever wondered what the buzz of the rainforest sounds like on a trek through the Amazon? Or how it would feel to experience the biting cold as you voyage across Antarctica? Or how about how chocolate would taste on Mount Everest?From every heart-bursting sight to tummy-lurching bite, this is a truly immersive round-the-world adventure, where YOU are the explorer.
Surviving the Blitz of World War II
YOU are a British citizen during World War II when the German Blitzkrieg, or Blitz, begins. Night after night, waves of German planes drop hundreds of bombs on cities and towns all over the country. How will you protect yourself during these terrifying attacks? What will you do to help your neighbours and community survive? Step back in time to face the dangers and difficult decisions real people encountered during the Blitz of World War II. YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go and what to do, with multiple different endings encouraging repeated readings!
Water
A fabulously illustrated non-fiction book aimed at children ages 7 plus exploring the element water. Water makes up 70% of our body and 80% of our brain. Without it, there is no life. Water exists in three different forms: what you drink, what you make lemonade from, what you swim in, is the liquid; glaciers, frozen puddles, or the ice cubes you put in your lemonade are solids; invisible water vapour, or gas, floats in the air. See how many things nature has to deal with!With striking and graphic artwork, and a fascinating text, packed full of information, this book will make a great addition to any child’s bookshelf.
Energy
A fabulously illustrated non-fiction book aimed at children ages 7 plus, exploring what energy is and where it comes from. Our planet was created four billion years ago from dust particles and gases floating around the sun, the sun that, to this day, still remains our main source of energy. But there are other sources of energy, including heat, sound, motion, food, and more.With striking and graphic artwork, and a fascinating text packed full of information, this book wil make a great addition to any child’s bookshelf.
University of Cambridge: Think Big: The Speed of Light
Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. Is there anything faster than the speed of light? What colour are the stars? Is time travel possible? And just what exactly is 'relativity'?Prepare to have your mind blown as you explore the different ideas that make up the theory of relativity, from the mind of one of the most famous scientists in the world: Albert Einstein. Through real life examples of physics in action and imaginary 'thought experiments', learn how time can stretch, what it would look like if we travelled at light speed, how black holes work and more! Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers. Created in consultation with Dr Nicola Humphry-Baker of the University of Cambridge. Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life. For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series: Think Big: Secrets of Bees
Zseblámpával - A futball nyomában
Az oldalakon rejtőző figurák, tárgyak és jelenetek csak a mellékelt ,,zseblámpával" világíthatók meg, így minden oldal egy-egy mini kincskereső küldetés is egyben. A kötet a futball világát mutatja be: a szabályoktól és a gólhelyzetektől kezdve a stadionokon és a világbajnokságon át egészen a női labdarúgásig.
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My First Recipe Book
My First Recipe Book is a colourful cookbook written and designed with budding chefs at top of mind-intended for the many young people who love cooking, want to get their hands dirty, or even prepare their own party. These delicious dishes are recipes they''ll actually want to make, written with the simple step-by-step instructions that kids can follow on their own. In My First Recipe Book you''ll find chapters like... BREAKFASTS: There''s more to breakfast than cereal! Nutrition-packed breakfasts to help kids make it to lunch without a sugar crash, but the recipes seem like desserts!; SNACKS: Perfect for an after-school pick-me-up, kids learn how to make customisable granola bars using their favourite flavours with ideas to adjust for potential restrictions; LUNCH & DINNER: What should we eeeeeaaaaatttt? The biggest chapter in the book is packed with ton of lunch and dinner ideas-oodles of noodles, salads, rice bowls, tacos, and more; DRINKS: I''m thirsty!!! Homemade bubble tea? Watermelon slushies? Fruity frappes? Yes please! Hydrating can be exciting!; DESSERTS: Everyone''s favourite chapter! Single-serving kid-chef-friendly dessert recipes that come together in a snap. Filled with drool-worthy photos, punchy colours, and pop-off-the-page graphics, every part of this irresistibly-designed book is made with kids and young people in mind. And in addition to the gorgeously illustrated recipes, the book contains plenty of advice, tips, basic techniques, and general information slipped into the pages in a playful way. My First Recipe Cookbook is packed with recipes that young people will genuinely love, and all the instructions they need to cook them themselves from A to Z. It is the perfect book for those curious about cooking, and more experienced young chefs looking for new inspiration!
Bedtime Yoga
A NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK FROM THE PUBLISHER WHO BROUGHT YOU"THE INVISIBLE STRING"Bedtime Yoga is a beautiful, heart-warming new book about a family and their quiet time before bed. You’ll see the yoga poses at work, and if you look closely, you’ll also see how yoga affects everyone else before bedtime. Have you ever wondered if a giraffe can do a cat/cow pose? Here’s your chance to find out.
When bedtime rolls around, kids rarely respond with a big “YEAH!!” All
parents have been through the struggle of getting their kids to bed, along
with the stress, anxiety, and yes, resistance. You’d think that going to bed
should be the most relaxing moment of the day, but for most, it’s not.
Mike & Victoria Downs have created a bedtime yoga/chakra practice that reaches well beyond washing your face and brushing your teeth. Getting ready for bed now includes a quiet time to breathe, stretch, and relax, with Bedtime Yoga.Worldwide, the benefits of yoga have been known for thousands of years. Learning yoga at a young age will establish life-long habits for generations as followers dedicate their time and energy to a personal routine of yoga poses and breathing exercises. The benefits include:
Reduced Stress through Breathing Exercises
Improved Concentration
Higher Self-Esteem and Health Awareness
Positive Influence on Core Symptoms of ADHD
FEATURES: Full Color Illustrations introducing basic yoga poses and chakras to kids 5+
