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Text and illustrations offer a detailed look at human anatomy and physiology, with Internet links for further information.

Offering a cross-curricular exploration, readers can discover all about airborne wildlife, weird weather, aircraft, stars and constellations, and their mythology.

A biography of the gentle but stubborn man who called on all Indians to disobey British laws through civil disobedience and non-cooperation until India was granted independence.

Explore the unique traits of various jungle animals, from the bush baby's big, round eyes to the ruffed lemur's fluffy tail. This engaging book invites readers to discover intriguing facts about each creature while encouraging them to vote for the cuddliest jungle animal.

Animals on the Edge takes adramatic look at endangered animals around the world. Frominvestigating daily routines to hard-hitting facts about the causes ofspecies extinction in the wild and how conservation efforts and zooprogrammes can help, these books are packed with exciting information.

A fascinating and beautiful book that explores the life of an old living deciduous tree and the creatures that inhabit it

Join Professor Pooch, Dopey Doberman and a pack of curious dogs as they uncover the workings of science through comic adventures.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the fairy folk of the world, with magical stories, location maps and amazing tales of close encounters.

The story of one of the modern world's most valuable inventions told for children growing in reading confidence. An exploration of the fascinating story of electricity from earliest experiments to the gadgets and gizmos of the modern world. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Find the hidden ballerina in the ballets Can you spot the graceful ballerina as she pirouettes across ten beautiful ballets? This beautiful new book introduces young children to the magical world of ballet. Kids are asked to spot key characters from ten classic ballets, including Swan Lake, Cinderella, and Coppelia. First they read a snappy synopsis of the story and then a simple, illustrated narrative takes them through key scenes and introduces them to the main characters. Next they explore the wonderfully detailed illustrations as they search for the elusive ballerina and key characters in each busy scene. The character-spotting element is an innovative way to capture ballets' timeless appeal, and the wonderfully detailed artwork brings each ballet to life.

A comprehensive geography encyclopedia with complete world atlas, packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world's peoples and governments. The Usborne Geography Encyclopedia features rich illustrations, superb photographs, clear explanatory diagrams, and 60 pages of detailed, up-to-date maps.

Toasters, toilets, and televisions, computers, cars and chocolate bars, flying machines and even your jeans ... All these everyday things, and many more, are only here because someone bothered to invent them. this book reveals the real-life stories and bright sparks behind dozens of brilliant ideas - from ancient advances such as the wheel to the hi-tech gadgets of the modern world. [back cover].

The book offers an interactive exploration of ocean life, featuring a reversible design that allows readers to journey through both above and below the waves. It showcases seabirds, rockpool ecosystems, shipwrecks, and diverse underwater creatures, making it an engaging guide to the wonders of the ocean.

Quirky, colourful guides to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of science

A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Includes scientific facts about black holes, moons, magnets, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases and dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids and X-rays and more

A series of books that help children understand how to be healthy - throughout their lives

Discover the mind-bending, super-weird science that they daren't teach in school! This book is packed with incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and science-based magic tricks that will blow your friends' socks off. If you've ever doubted that science is anything less than fascinating, then get set for your jaw to drop-you're about to see biology, chemistry, and physics in a whole new light! A brain-boosting book of fun science for readers aged 8+

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study

A funny, body-positive look at puberty for girls

"Science isn't just about atoms and cells. It's also about using your imagination and thinking outside of the box. This hands-on book celebrates the wild side of science--the side that breaks the rules and embraces creativity. Create a mini movie, measure your intestines, and test your nerve reactions as you draw, make, and experiment your way through the mind-blowing world of science!"--back cover

The Mermaid Atlas will be your ultimate companion in discovering all your merfolk facts!

Can you pick out Puck in the magical midsummer night? Will you spy Cecilia hidden in the Forest of Arden? And can you see Shakespeare making a cameo in every scene?

Zrcadlový text vám přináší příběh jak v českém tak anglickém jazyce – na levé straně knihy je původní text, na pravé jeho překlad do češtiny. Ideální čtení nejen na dovolenou, u kterého se pobavíte, ale navíc se procvičíte v angličtině! Klasický příběh je převyprávěn pro dnešní čtenáře, s využitím běžné angličtiny. Text je navíc doplněn užitečnými poznámkami pod čarou, které čtenáře upozorní na důležitá anglická slovní spojení. Doporučujeme všem mírně pokročilým k procvičení pochopení anglického textu.

This title shows and explains how our weather works, how it affects our lives and how it shapes our planet. In a country where each new day brings a new climate, see what causes our weather to change from a serene, sunny day, to extreme events such as hurricanes and tornados. This book shows and explains exactly how our weather works, how it affects our lives and how it shapes the world around us. Following on from the immensely successful title on the First World War in 2014, QED is publishing three brand new titles to add to the series. These books are designed to bring each subject matter to life with facts, maps and infographics, whilst succinctly breaking down each area into 50 manageable facts. The three new titles in the 50 Things You Should Know About series are: Wild Weather: 9781784933043 The Human Body: 9781784931346 Prehistoric Britain: 9781784933050

The book offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for enhancing clothing using fabric, ribbon, buttons, and other materials. It teaches basic sewing skills while encouraging creativity through additional craft ideas. Additionally, it includes resources for equipment and a glossary to aid understanding, making it a comprehensive guide for both beginners and those looking to expand their crafting repertoire.

Young readers can embark on an exciting journey through the Earth's diverse landscapes, from its core to towering mountain peaks. This guide offers beautifully illustrated insights that inspire curiosity and exploration, making complex geological concepts accessible and engaging for children.

Over 4000 years ago, people started making things from bronze. Take a world tour and discover some of the brilliant Bronze-Age wonders they created.

This fun-packed science book is sure to get a reaction!Young readers will love this awesome collection of science games - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist.ABOUT THE The STEM in Action series puts maths and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make maths and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

Give MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with millions of microscopic creatures

A powerful look at how and why we all need to learn to live more sustainably

A powerful look at conflict - and peace - in our world for young readers

A first look at the ins and outs of earthquakes for young readers. In association with Read About Tornadoes, Read About Volcanoes, and Read About Hurricanes, this is an ideal look at various geological and meteorological forces for kids in early elementary school.

'Leading Lives' is a series aimed at secondary school students. Each book in the series focuses on a leading figure, explores his or her life and achievements and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time.

This book is a fast-moving retelling of Homer's epic tales of Greek gods and heroes.

The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet and Julius Caesar are the two comedies and two tragedies in this collection. Set in Venice, Athens, Denmark and Rome they tell the stories of Antonio, a merchant and his friends; a night of magic and enchantments in the forest; of ghosts, madness and murder; and finally of power and betrayal.

Exploring the humorous and often embarrassing functions of the human body, this book reveals the science behind bodily processes like earwax production, sweating, burping, and farting. It combines entertaining explanations with engaging illustrations, making complex biological concepts accessible and fun. Readers are encouraged to participate with simple experiments that illustrate these processes, making it an interactive experience. Perfect for curious minds, it blends education with laughter, appealing to children’s fascination with the quirky aspects of their bodies.

Engaging young readers, this innovative guide uses interactive mind maps to explore various physics topics, from black holes to the nature of time. Children can navigate through interconnected themes, fostering curiosity as they delve into concepts like gravity and relativity. The full-color design enhances the learning experience, making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable. This unique approach encourages exploration and critical thinking, perfect for inquisitive minds eager to understand the universe's mysteries.

Get up close to the biggest, smallest and most amazing animal bones on the planet!

An amazing introduction to sea and ocean life accompanied by brilliant full color photos of sea life in action.

A unique book that tells the story about what happens inside the human body, with the use of flaps, gatefolds, wheels and acetates..

Young readers will love: Using maths to create uncrackable codes ; exploring weird numerical patterns, discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading

A fascinating look at the history of exploration, from the ancient Greek and Egyptian explorers all the way to man's exploration of the deepest seabeds and farthest planets.

In this exciting book, children learn how to face and survive the world's most dangerous situations. From natural disasters and wild weather, to getting lost in the wild and fighting off dangerous animals, readers learn the skills needed to combat 100 real life dramas and how likely they are to survive each encounter!

The next book in the successful 100 MOST series, 100 Most Feared Creatures features the scariest beasts in the animal kingdom! This book will explore the world's most ferocious creatures and reveal the deadliest facts about these terrifying animals. Who fights off predators by spraying blood from its eyes? How does the slender, deep-sea gulper swallow prey twice its size? Who sucks out body fluids with its short, sharp mouthparts? Readers will learn everything they ever wanted to know about some of the scariest creatures on the planet.

Detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.

Imagining life a century ahead, this interactive book delves into future transportation, jobs, and food, grounded in contemporary scientific insights. Readers can engage with the content through gatefolds and lift-the-flaps, revealing stunning illustrations alongside intriguing facts. It offers a captivating glimpse into potential advancements and lifestyle changes, making it an informative and visually appealing exploration of what the future may hold.

Prepare for a thrilling experience filled with the most repulsive true stories from around the world. This collection invites readers to delve into the bizarre and grotesque, showcasing tales that are sure to shock and entertain those with a taste for the gruesome. Each narrative promises to captivate and gross out, making it a perfect choice for fans of the macabre and the unusual.

Engaging young readers with a fresh perspective on math, this book offers a variety of fun pen-and-paper games, intense challenges, and creative projects using everyday items. It encourages exploration of geometry, statistics, and measurement while providing practical tips for tackling math problems. With delightful illustrations and a glossary of terms, it aims to boost confidence and problem-solving skills. Part of the STEM in Action series, it makes math and science enjoyable and accessible for readers aged 8 and up.

Quirky, colourful guides to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of science

Discover a dragon atlas that captivates both girls and boys! Featuring legends from various cultures, maps, and accounts of "real" dragon sightings, this fantastic atlas introduces readers aged 8 and up to dragons worldwide, exploring their mysterious, magical, and sometimes fearsome nature.

A series of books that help children understand how to be healthy - throughout their lives

A science series that answers the funny, sometimes icky questions that kids really ask!

An important look at viruses and pandemics, what they are, how they spread and how we deal with them

To be or not to be? That is the question... A murdered king, his haunted son, a wicked stepfather and a doomed romance... Read on, through madness and mystery, to discover the calamitous tale at the heart of Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. Contains information about the background to Hamlet, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play. Madness, and how it was treated in 16th century England, is also examined, to give some context in which the play was written. The Short, Sharp Shakespeare series consists of six books that retell Shakespeare's most famous plays in modern English. Clever illustrations accompany each title, making them a great introduction to the Bard for children aged 9 and above.

"Come and find the weirdest and most wonderful animals from the heights of the Himalayas to the deepest depths of the Pacific ocean!"--Cover.

A fact-packed, illustrated introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs plus activities and experiments to try, it explores everything from allergies to brain waves, from x-rays to zits.

Exploring the unsettling side of gravity, this book delves into the bizarre effects of g-forces, including blackouts and the unique challenges of using toilets in space. Packed with gross, painful, and intriguing facts, it offers a captivating look at how gravity impacts our bodies and experiences in extraordinary ways.

A 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?

Comprehensive introduction to physical geography, which explores our world's most dramatic features.

Hot Planet offers young readers the perfect, non-alarmist introduction to Earth's climate change crisis Climate change is a new reality in today's world. From melting ice caps to forest fires, climate change is responsible for dramatic freak weather events and Earth is now warmer than it has been at any point in the last 650,000 years.Hot Planet aims to raise readers aged nine and up's awareness of the challenges of climate change in a non-alarmist, yet realistic, way. It explores what climate change is, what is believed to cause it, its current impact on the world and what might happen in the future if it progresses at current rates. It also highlights the social inequality of climate change, as richer and more industrialised countries contribute far more heavily to climate change through their energy consumption, yet poorer, less developed nations are currently much more affected by it.The book looks ahead at how we can all help combat the climate change crisis, from global changes such as investing in sustainable energy sources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, to green schemes such as carbon pricing, to practical solutions such as eating less meat and using public transport or cycling, rather than driving. The author, Anna Claybourne, is an award-winning science writer.

Describes the one hundred most dangerous animals, plants, diseases, and weather on the planet, including scorpions, sharks, wolfsbane, killer bees, smallpox, tsunamis, and earthquakes.

Zrcadlový text vám přináší příběh jak v českém tak anglickém jazyce – na levé straně knihy je původní text, na pravé jeho překlad do češtiny. Ideální čtení nejen na dovolenou, u kterého se pobavíte, ale navíc se procvičíte v angličtině! Klasický příběh je převyprávěn pro dnešní čtenáře, s využitím běžné angličtiny. Text je navíc doplněn užitečnými poznámkami pod čarou, které čtenáře upozorní na důležitá anglická slovní spojení. Doporučujeme všem mírně pokročilým k procvičení pochopení anglického textu.

This book takes a detailed look at the world of sharks, revealing how great whites hunt their prey, why basking sharks cruise with their mouths open wide, and which species swims thousands of miles each year to reproduce. Text is presented in the form of accessible bulleted facts, and amazing fact panels add extra interest.

Well-documented cases of bizarre and frighte ning ghosts are examined in this title from the Usborne Para normal Guides series. These pocket-sized books recreate and investigate eye-witness accounts of the unexplained from aro und the world. '

A work packed to the brim with disgusting, gross, and repulsive things suitable for kids of all ages - from eight to eighty.

Dit is het verhaal van een stad, twee families en twee geliefden, Romeo en Julia. Het verhaal is al heel oud en door allerlei mensen in verschillende landen en verschillende talen verteld. Sommigen hebben er een gedicht van gemaakt en anderen een prozaverhaal. Maar het is onder andere ook bewerkt in de vorm van liederen, een balletuitvoering en films. In London bracht William Shakespeare dit verhaal tot leven de jaren negentig van de zestiende eeuw.

A perfect gift to empower girls to dream big and do anything they want. This book will give girls confidence and support them in achieving the career of their dreams when they grow up.

This book will help give kids confidence and support in achieving the career of their dreams when they grow up. Provides an early introduction to career education and simplifies complex occupations so that children can understand them.

"Using clear, illustrated step-by-step directions, these books explain how to create funky accessories with little bits of fabric, ribbon, buttons, and more. Basic sewing skills are taught, and ideas for other crafts are prompted. Equipment resources and glossary are included"--Provided by publisher.

Emphasizing creativity and exploration, this engaging book encourages readers to embrace the unconventional aspects of science. It invites young people to break free from traditional views and actively participate by sketching, writing, and drawing within its pages. Mistakes are celebrated as part of the learning process, making science feel accessible and enjoyable. Additionally, the book explores the intersection of music and science, offering projects like creating instruments and music notation, opening up a world of fun and discovery in chemistry, biology, and physics.

Engaging experiments allow kids to explore the fascinating workings of the brain through hands-on activities. This collection encourages curiosity and learning, making neuroscience accessible and enjoyable for young readers.

Exploring the science of sound, this book delves into phenomena like sonic booms and sound waves, while also discussing future applications of sound technology. Engaging "Super Science" fact boxes provide intriguing statistics and lesser-known information, perfect for enhancing your understanding and sharing impressive knowledge with friends.

Explore the grotesque and humorous side of human anatomy through a collection of funny cartoons that highlight the most shocking and revolting features of the body. This book combines education with entertainment, offering readers a lighthearted yet eye-opening look at the bizarre aspects of our physical selves. Perfect for those with a curious mind and a sense of humor, it promises to engage and amuse while revealing the strange realities of being human.

Engage with hands-on craft projects that integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) concepts while promoting recycling. This book offers innovative activities that not only foster creativity and learning but also encourage environmental consciousness. Perfect for young makers and educators, it combines fun and education, making STEAM accessible and enjoyable through practical applications.

Exploring the revolting and intriguing facets of electricity, this book delves into topics like whizzing electrons, static shocks, and their shocking effects on living creatures, including fried flies and twitching frog legs. Packed with yucky and painful facts, it offers a captivating look at the less glamorous side of electrical phenomena, making it both educational and entertaining for readers.

Visual learners will find an engaging exploration of various interconnected topics in biology, presented in an accessible format. The book emphasizes visual aids to enhance understanding of complex concepts, making it an effective resource for those who grasp information better through images and illustrations. Ideal for students and enthusiasts, it encourages a deeper appreciation of the biological sciences.

Engage with innovative craft projects that seamlessly blend science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) while promoting recycling. This book offers a hands-on approach to learning, encouraging creativity and sustainability through unique activities that inspire curiosity and environmental awareness. Perfect for both individuals and groups, it provides a fun and educational way to explore STEAM concepts.

Explore the bizarre and often grotesque adaptations of plants through a humorous lens. This book combines outrageous cartoons with fascinating facts, revealing the shocking ways plants survive and thrive in their environments. Each illustration highlights the unique and sometimes repulsive strategies plants use, making complex biological concepts both entertaining and accessible. Ideal for readers who appreciate humor in science, it offers a quirky take on the natural world.