An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a child's mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now, which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a helpful perspective by placing their thoughts and feelings in the context of our history and evolution. Big Ideas From History is an immense story of what has happened through time that speaks personally and constructively to a growing mind. What might the dinosaurs or the ancient Egyptians, the Aztec warriors or the Enlightenment thinkers of the 18th century tell us that could be interesting and useful to hear now? The insights we need are scattered in time and place, waiting to be discovered. The book also looks to the future and asks the reader to imagine a world they would like to live in. What might they learn from self-knowledge? How can they grow, develop and create their own place in history? It is a thoughtful and inspiring introduction to the world around us, which encourages the child to engage with themselves and others through history.

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, this book will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various muscles, bones, organs and systems that make up the human body. Get ready to weave through great forests of hair, take a breakneck cruise along an artery (dodging red blood cells on the way) and get up close and personal with enormous eyes, mountainous toes and giant hearts. With a mixture of cartoons, photography and CGI art - and with fun fact-filled text - it's the human body as you've never experienced it before. Content includes: Brain, Nervous System and Senses The Mouth & Digestion Life Support (Heart, blood, muscles and bones) Defence and communication (skin, immune system, kidneys) Building Blocks (cells, DNA, genes) About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

It's time to get festive with Dick and Dom, esteemed TV geniuses and authors of the bestselling Dick and Dom's Big Fat and Very Silly Joke Book - with Dick and Dom's Christmas Jokes, Nuts and Stuffing! A fantastic compendium of Christmas jokes and activities, crazy carols, completely true Christmas facts* and all-round festive nuttiness - Dick and Dom's Christmas Jokes, Nuts and Stuffing! is the perfect stocking filler for kids of all ages. *This is a lie - we made them up because we're anarchists!

The most highly-illustrated joke book available, this bumper treat is packed with over 500 side-splitting jokes for kids.

Why did the music teacher carry a ladder around with him?
To reach the high notes.

Why did the cookie cry?
Because his father was a wafer so long.

I'm giving away a parachute.
. No strings attached.

My dad got me a dictionary for my birthday.
. I still couldn't find the words to thank him.

Packed with gigglesome gags, witty one-liners and classic knock knocks to use on friends and family, this book is guaranteed to have readers and listeners in fits of laughter. Each joke is accompanied by a lively and humorous illustration, taking entertainment to the next level. Easy to read and full of endless fun, this is the perfect companion for young jokers.

From Dr Gareth Moore, the author of Buster's bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids series, comes a new collection of puzzles to get kids training their brains from an early age.

For children aged 7-9, the Bright Sparks series is aimed at sharpening the minds of the next generation of puzzle masters.

Brain Games for Bright Sparks contains more than 80 maths and logic puzzles for kids to complete. The puzzles gradually get more difficult as the book progresses, letting the reader get to grips with each puzzle style and then build on their skill.

Illustrated by Jess Bradley, who has filled the pages with cute and funny kawaii-style creatures, Brain Games for Bright Sparks includes tricky logic puzzles, challenging mazes and maths conundrums to turn children into puzzle masters in no time.

From the author of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids (R), this quiz book will keep clever kids entertained for hours. It's jam packed full of quizzes to complete! Conveniently compact for travelling, this book is perfect for clever kids who love to truly test their brain power. The book has over 600 questions to keep even the cleverest of kids entertained, from science and nature to history and geography. Jam-packed with 10 different kinds of quiz such as 'true or false' and multiple choice to keep kids on their toes, it's impossible to get bored of these brain busters. There are three difficulty levels so kids can either work their way to the top or give themselves the ultimate challenge! Other books in the series include: 9781780552491 Brain Games For Clever Kids (R) 9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids (R) 9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids (R) 9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids (R) 9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids (R) 9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids (R) 9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids (R) 9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids (R) 9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids (R) Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

Get ready for the next level of I SPY mania. Sparklingly photographs by Walter Wick and clever rhymes by Jean Marzollo develop visual discrimination, reading, and vocabulary skills. This book promises boundless excitement for young readers with innovative photos of toys, animals, food, utensils, and other craftily hidden objects.

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths. In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Animals, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true that cassowaries can kill with their toenails? Can walruses really ski with their tusks? Polar bears are white, is that fact or fake? Have sharks lived on Earth longer than humans? Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

Dr Alan Grant is back to face a new generation of snarling, snapping dinosaurs in this fun activity book for fans of Jurassic World: Dominion. In a world where dinosaurs live among people, he'll need all of his expertise to survive. Build your Alan Grant LEGO (R) minifigure before reading the comics and completing the puzzles. Jurassic World Dominion (c) 2022 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2022 The LEGO Group.

Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing DEADLY animals. Watch out for the LIFESIZE black caiman jaws, burmese python, slow loris and much more! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of world's smallest and largest deadly animals and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Try the other books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun! LIFESIZE (9781405289573) LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952) LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS (9781405299497)

Ready to beat boredom, the possible*impossible puzzle series covers all types of detailed visual puzzle from spot the difference to odd one out, and dot-to-dot to mazes. These specialised and challenging puzzles get progressively harder as children work through the book, helping the development of their problem-solving skills. For added fun, each puzzle includes a time challenge of the expected duration with the aim of beating the clock! The solutions are included in the back of the book. The number of dots increase as the book progresses, so that by last puzzle there are 1000 dots! The images have spot colour so that the reader can add their own colour too. Each title has visual answers at the back of the book. So why buy this book? * The puzzles get harder has the book progresses. * Every page has a time challenge to add to the fun. * Ideal for holidays or travel.

Shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2019!

A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards!

Find it! In the country contains 25 things for children to search for whilst in the great outdoors, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world around them. - Search for tractors, animal tracks and berries amongst many other things. - Learn fascinating facts about the things you are searching for. - Play wordsearches, mazes, spot the differences, and various other quizzes and games. The back of the book contains a certificate to award when everything has been successfully found, and for every 3 books completed, you can send off for a Find it! Super Spotter badge!

Find it! At the beach contains 25 things for children to search for whilst on the coast or at the seaside, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world around them. - Search for crabs, sandcastles, and rock pools amongst many other things. - Learn fascinating facts about the things you are searching for. - Play wordsearches, mazes, spot the differences, and various other quizzes and games. The back of the book contains a certificate to award when everything has been successfully found, and for every 3 books completed, you can send off for a Find it! Super Spotter badge!

Do you know how long it would take you to drive to the sun? Or whether you'd like to go on a space vacation? Be truly amazed by these awesome facts about our planet, our solar system, and our universe!

Find out:

How long it would take you to drive to Pluto?

What the weather is like on Neptune?

How many tonnes of litter humans have left on the moon?

And did you know that next time you look up to the sky and see a shooting start it could actually be a pair of pants? On the ISS undies are ejected into space burning up in the Earth's atmosphere!

Find out hilarious, intriguing and ridiculous facts with this awesome book! Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)? Ready, set, BLAST OFF!

From the author of the bestselling All About Me series, My Unicorn and Me is the ultimate journal for unicorn lovers and is packed with over 50 activities to answer, fill in and dream about.

There's nothing quite like the special bond that someone has with their unicorn - it's full of magic and adventure. This book invites unicorn lovers to record all the important bits, from fact files and drawings to memorable days and favourite things. What's more, there are quizzes, fill-in stories, dream journals and unicorn quotes to make you feel inspired.

Guaranteed to enjoy and treasure, My Unicorn and Me will be kept to look back and remember everything in years to come.