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Do you know why honeycombs are hexagon-shaped Or how prime numbers can help insects avoid predators This book is packed with 101 eye-opening and extraordinary facts that kids will love to discover. Product 9781784049188 Paperback Thomas Canavan Arcturus 128 25 x 18 x 1cm

This simple letter-learning book is ideal for children about to start school. By following the clear illustrations, aspiring writers can learn to hold a pen in the correct grip, and then practise tracing letters and completing simple, fun activities. These activities will hone their fine motor skills, help them to learn essential skills, and boost their confidence, too! Perfect for children aged 3+.

Super Stars! Spelling Activity Book is an educational activity book that aims to make spelling enjoyable for young children by using colourful activities and exercises. Readers will build spelling skills gradually throughout the book as they enjoy a variety of fun activities • Recognise and write high-frequency words • Recognise and write tricky sight words • Spot common spelling patterns • Learn to break words into syllables • Recognise root words and common suffixes and prefixes • Spot compound words This book supports the key stage 1 (KS1) curriculum and is great for home learning. Readers will also naturally develop their phonological knowledge and writing skills, as they work through the book on their way to becoming confident spellers. An ideal companion to Super Stars! Phonics Activity Book . Suitable for children aged 5+.

Young readers can take their first step in a lifelong love of the natural world with this introduction to biology, presented in a wonderful jacketed hardback format with full-colour illustrations. This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of the natural world and the science behind it, accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations by Alex Foster. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas • The human body and its organs • Animals, plants, and other living things • The microscopic universe of cells • Ecology and biodiversity Perfect for readers aged 8-12.

Young readers can discover the extraordinary ways in which math shapes our world in this beautifully illustrated full-colour guide. From the Fibonacchi sequence to weather forecasts, this accessible hardcover book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of mathematical principles. Learn about the genius minds who transformed the field, such as Isaac Newton and Alan Turing, as well as how math has shaped modern science. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. • Famous mathematicians • The math behind prime and negative numbers • The mathematics behind applied sciences, including computers, wormholes, flight and more With a glossary of key terms, this wide-ranging guide supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8-12.

A flea accelerates faster than a space rocket. True or false?Young readers can test their knowledge and discover mind-blowing facts in this remarkable quiz book. It includes over 500 true or false questions on a many different topics, including animals, science and sports. It's the perfect book for fact-hungry kids aged 7+.ABOUT THE Brain Twisters are perfect for young readers who want to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test. With logic puzzles, word games and riddles to crack, this series is perfect for kids aged 7+.

From ecology to number theory, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science and mathematics that govern it. This title is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations on a range of subjects, including:  Elements  The human body and its organs  Matter and motion  Geometry  Atoms and molecules  Animals, plants, and other living things  Biodiversity Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to useful diagrams, vibrant illustrations and an engaging, energetic prose style. Supporting STEM learning, this book is perfect for readers aged 8-12.

Step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia for children, packed with more than 60 dinosaurs and full-colour illustrations. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. Young reaers can explore dinosaur habitats, ecosystems, survival skills and more, through high-impact facts, astounding stats, and cutting-edge scientific knowledge. Accessible and entertaining, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of dinosaurs. It supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. Ideal for children aged eight and above.

From the invention of the wheel to the information age, young readers can discover how the world have changed since our early ancestors, in this innovative, beautifully illustrated guide. Packed with annotated timelines, it maps out the chronology of each era and picks out major events and personalities in a concise and clear manner. This approach helps readers to put facts in context and develop a sense of history with a global perspective.  The Stone Age and early humans  Ancient Egypt  The Roman Empire  Black Death  The industrial revolution  The world at war  The space race  The information age An illuminating read for young people aged 8+.

From the periodic table to radioactivity, kids can explore key topics in chemistry by following their natural curiosity. Each topic is connected through illustrated mind maps, so readers can jump from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the chemical world! It's the perfect way to engage curious minds as they explore chemical reactions, DNA, chemistry in space, the stories of trailblazing scientists and much more.  Mind maps allow readers follow their chain of thought and jump to related topics on different pages  Big new concepts are distilled into clear and easy-to-understand paragraphs  Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom  An exciting, interactive way for children to engage with scientific topics Vibrantly illustrated in full-colour, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+.