Where do diamonds come from? What makes gems sparkle? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book. Welcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own garden. Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will discover how some of the most beautiful and precious stones on the planet are created by the Earth itself. Each chapter includes dozens of profiles of amazing rocks and minerals, fun facts, sidebars, photo galleries, and more. At the end of the book readers will get to meet a real geologist and learn just what it's like to dig in the dirt for a living. Thematic spreads cover topics such as birthstones, cool crystals, digging for diamonds, and more. And, of course, amazing photography and colourful graphics add visual awe to the lively text. Fans of other National Geographic Kids Ultimate "pedias" in the same series-Dinopedia, Bugopedia, Reptileopedia, Oceanpedia, Predatorpedia, and Weatherpedia-will want to add Ultimate Rockopedia to their must-have list.

Whether you're travelling by car, boat, train or plane, little children will love this entertaining activity book filled with word, number and picture puzzles. Do a dot-to-dot to make an old steam train, go on a safari maze, spot the differences between London scenes and lots more. The activities are designed to help children develop vital skills in reading, writing, counting and observation.

A mountain guide for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure This is the ultimate pocket-sized adventure guide to all the fun you can have in the mountains: rock climbing, pitching a tent, tracking mountain animals and much, much more! Children will also learn exactly what not do, from being attacked by mountain lions to getting caught in an avalanche. Durable and attractive small hardback format with an elastic strap - easy to pop in your pocket or rucksack and take with you to the mountains. Perfect for fans of Bear Grylls! With interesting information about navigation and mountain sports, safety tips and even a fun quiz, this is the perfect book for young mountain adventurers! Other titles in the series include: Woods, Seaside and River.

Discover the amazing world of numbers and the real-world wonders they represent through creative, easy-to-understand infographics!

318,979,564,000: That's the number of ways you can play the first four moves in a chess game. 500: That's the average number of beats per minute of a hummingbird's heart. Colorful illustrated graphs, word clouds, pie charts, maps, photography, comparative images, and more illuminate the math behind statistics, trends, and measurements we encounter every day. Infographics cover popular subjects from science and technology to nature and wildlife, as well as everyday activities like sports and TV. Find fascinating Q&As with math experts such as computer programmers, data artists, and more to show the many ways that math is cool!

Children love to learn secret codes and write encrypted messages and this book will teach them everything they need to know, including Semaphore and Morse code, "Grid code" used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics and traditional number replacement and alphabet switching codes.

Why is a banana so good at gymnastics?
Because they're great at the splits!

Why couldn't the athlete listen to music?
Because she broke the record!

How can a footballer stop his nose running?
Put out a foot and trip it up.

Olympic Jokes is filled with over 200 jokes about all sorts of sports! It's got football jokes, basketball jokes, volleyball jokes, jokes about fencing, table tennis, golf and so many more. Perfect for sharing with friends and family who like a good giggle.

Activities, puzzles, games, doodles and more to keep the kids entertained on a trip. Travel Activities is perfect for entertaining slightly older children on a trip, or quietly at home, including assorted activities, doodles, mazes and puzzles to keep them busy on trips and rainy days. More than 175 activities are included, with instructions, answers and puzzle solutions at the back of the book. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

In this fast-paced and magical game for two, players choose the best spell to take down their opponent using game cards with built-in spinners and tabs, casting damaging spells against their opponent, defending with counter-spells, and even summoning monsters to battle with a mighty cry: Alakazam! These two fully contained game cards are travel-ready, spellbinding entertainment for aspiring wizards of all ages.

There are lots of jungle creatures and objects to match in this entertaining card game for young children. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures showing a parrot, jaguar, monkey, sloth, chameleon and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.

From puke and poo to blood and guts animals will eat almost anything. Learn all about rubbish-raiding racoons and dung-dining dogs as you tuck into these gruesome books. This series takes a look at the gourmet meals of the animal kingdom where table manners don't exist and you won't be asking for dessert Doggie bag anyone|From puke and poo to blood and guts animals will eat almost anything. Learn all about rubbish-raiding racoons and dung-dining dogs as you tuck into these gruesome books.This series takes a look at the gourmet meals of the animal kingdom where table manners don't exist and you won't be asking for dessertDoggie bag anyone

These delightful memory games are an ideal way for little children to have fun as they learn to count and recognize numbers. The box contains 4 bingo boards, 36 cards and a book, with instructions for two different matching games for 2-5 players and colourful illustrations showing the numbers 1 to 10.

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the incredible history of HM Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, told through the enthralling life stories of 25 amazing people who have called Britain home. The reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been long and eventful. Over the past 70 years, Great Britain has seen incredible changes in the ways we live, think and feel, shaped by the inspiring people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. As we approach the Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, learn about the Queen's life and 25 other amazing history-makers - from modern pioneers, leaders and scientists to writers, athletes and activists - in this beautifully illustrated special edition paperback. Each page spread is devoted to a tale of an incredible Briton, told by talented writer and children's book critic Imogen Russell Williams and brought to life by Sara Mulvanny's vivid colour illustration. The book also features a gloriously illustrated timeline, showing key events from Queen Elizabeth's long reign. Discover the life-changing events of the last 70 years, from the foundation of the NHS by Aneurin Bevan to the creation of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by Sarah Gilbert. Learn about how amazing activists like Paul Stephenson and Malala Yousafzai fought hard for equal rights for all, and scientists like Stephen Hawking and Tim Berners-Lee made incredible advances that allowed us to know more about the universe, or communicate in a whole new way via the Internet. The diverse tales include key figures from all areas of British life - science, medicine, entertainment, sports, activism and more. Featuring the inspirational lives and achievements of amazing people such as Alan Turing, Malorie Blackman, Stormzy and Tanni Grey-Thompson, Great Elizabethans is not only a glorious celebration of Queen Elizabeth's reign, but also the citizens who have contributed to such an incredible 70 years.

These colourful and vibrant titles take A Look at Life Around the World. Young readers can explore how other people work play learn and live in this diverse and informative series.|These colourful and vibrant titles take A Look at Life Around the World. Young readers can explore how other people work play learn and live in this diverse and informative series.

Learn about the different homes people live in around the world. Learn what a home is, what home are made of, and look at homes in the countryside as well as in towns and cities, and other places. Learn about city slums; unusual homes like lighthouses and igloos; and huts, caves, and tents. A map at the end shows all the countries discussed, from Brazil to UK.

Keep calm and puzzle on! A collection of over 100 fun puzzles to keep kids busy, entertained and relaxed. Got bored kids stuck at home? This fun and challenging puzzle collection is just what they'll need to stay calm and content - and off their computer screens! Puzzles are a great way for kids to relax and unwind, especially in stressful times. This collection contains a great variety of puzzles including stress-busting sudokus, crosswords, word searches, word wheels, mazes, dot to dots, spot the difference and brainteasers, as well as helpful mindfulness tips for keeping calm. Perfect for travel and school holidays, too.