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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.

Put your memory skills to the test with this ingenious puzzle book, packed with awesome activities that will train your brain and rev up your recall skills! Inside you'll find all kinds of clever conundrums, from missing-object pictorial puzzles to sneaky story-based quizzes. Whether you have the memory of an elephant or a goldfish, you'll find plenty here to love. The perfect blend of education and entertainment for kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' mind-bending Brain Games! series puts young reader's maths and logic skills to the test. Featuring wacky full-colour illustrations by Diego Funck, these books are perfect for home learning for kids aged 7+.

It's London, 1907. Journalist Edward Malone, rejected by the woman he loves because he is too prosaic, decides to go in search of adventure and fame to prove himself worthy of her. Soon after, he meets Professor George Challenger, a scientist who claims to have discovered a 'lost world' populated by pterodactyls and other prehistoric monsters.

In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).

Unlock the mysteries of the human mind with this accessible and highly-visual hardback guide to the principles of psychology, featuring useful diagrams, text boxes and full-color images. Chartered psychologist Dr. Shona Saul presents an engaging and comprehensible guide that delves into the essential principles of psychology. With this book, you can explore a myriad of captivating topics including personality psychology, attachment theory and criminal profiling, and the role each of these play in understanding human behavior as a whole. In this book you will learn • The different approaches to psychology which have held sway over the years • The most influential psychologists, including Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Ivan Pavlov and more. • The key concepts in every area, including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, behavioral psychology and social psychology. This fascinating introduction to the world of psychology is replete with full-color diagrams and illustrations to help make even the most complex ideas accessible to everyone.

Follow the timeline to get a unique picture of how scientific discoveries were made. Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how scientists changed the world, from steady advances in technology to sudden leaps in understanding. This innovative guide brings breakthroughs and discoveries to life, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics, from the discovery of fire and the wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age.