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The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It's battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This books helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for ...

Lift the flaps to discover the microscopic world of germs - bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Find out what these tiny living things are, how they can make you ill, how your body fights them and what vaccines and antibiotics do to help, as well as some of the useful things t...

"Can maths make people rich on the stock market? Can formulas to predict which sports teams will win more games? Can equations explain the mysteries of the universe? The short answer to all these is YES. This book explores and explains the ways that the tools of mathematics help ...

"This book is bursting with drawing and painting ideas to supercharge your imagination and banish boredom forever."--Back cover.

"If you've ever wondered what art is and how it works, open this book to find out ... You'll discover explosive ideas, wild colors, unexpected views and all manner of amazing works of art by world-famous artists." --Page 4 of cover.

Open this book to explore the world of creeping, crawling, fluttering bugs. You'll be amazed by what they get up to.

Whoever opens this book will unearth an amazing hoard of fun things to do outdoors, throughout summer - and the other seasons too. Whether you're in a garden or at the park, up a hill or by the sea, walking through a forest or down a city street, there'll never be a dull moment o...

Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves. This is a sequel to the best-selling title Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls. Di...

"This treasure trove of boredom-busting ideas will keep children entertained for hours on end, whatever the weather. Stage a shadow puppet show, make musical instruments, fly a kite and lots more, then stimulate your brain with riddles, word games and memory puzzles. With special...

"Doctors work everywhere from hospitals and medical laboratories to remote research stations. Discover what they do and why it's so important"--Back cover.

You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all brought to life by Susanna Rumiz's ...

Insects observe the power of nature and discuss it among themselves in their buggy language.

On the surface, Lara Chorley and Ruth Hull have nothing in common, other than their infatuation with Michael Vokey. Each is writing to a sadistic inmate, sharing her secrets, whispering her worst fears, craving his attention. DI Marnie Rome understands obsession. She's finding it...

"The definitive reference in the field, this volume synthesizes current knowledge on writing development and instruction at all grade levels. Prominent scholars examine numerous facets of writing from sociocultural, cognitive, linguistic, neuroscience, and new literacy/technologi...