** WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 **

Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too.

Vanaf die vroegste tye verken mense al die aardbol op soek na nuwe plekke om te bewoon, verleidelike skatte, asemrowende vergesigte of die roemryke voorreg om die eerste mens op ’n hoe bergpiek te wees. Hierdie boek vertel die verhale van onverskrokke ontdekkingsreisigers wat dit tot by die ysige pole gewaag het, bloedig warm woestyne oorgesteek het, riviere vol krokodille trotseer of vir die eerste keer reg rondom die aarde geseil het.

Evolution as you've never seen it before! An incredible pick-your-own-path adventure through the story of life on Earth. Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. A death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution. On every page, you will discover a new animal with its own exciting story to tell. It's up to YOU to make the decisions that will lead to their next evolutionary step. Can you survive to the present-day or will you face extinction along the way? Will you grow a backbone, take to the skies, or dive deeper for your dinner? For the first time ever, the journey is in your hands . . . This unique book features ferociously funny and brilliantly accessible science from zoologist, author and TV presenter Jules Howard. Meet chimpanzees and chickens, Tyrannosaurus rexes and tigers, with over 50 different animal endings to discover. The perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring story of life on Earth.

As in his previous books, Flower Power and Veggie Power, Hajek's whimsical, imaginative paintings-inspired by a variety of artistic traditions-situate each fruit in a fascinating cultural context. Each "portrait" features delightful pictorial clues about how the fruits are grown and consumed. Opposite the illustrations, Annette Roeder's engaging texts offer illuminating and often surprising facts from throughout history and contemporary life. As mouthwatering as a summer peach, and as surprising as a pomegranate's seeds, this book serves up page after page of delicious, nutritious, but most of all fun portions of fruity knowledge from all over the world.

A boxed set of 52 beautifully illustrated cards perfect for playing the classic family game of snap - or other matching games. Charming illustrations of dogs - from big to small, smooth to furry, dashing to snoozy - will keep children engaged while they learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing. Great for keeping little ones busy on journeys or at home.

A tree has leaves that turn sunshine into tree food. Amazing! Mary Murphy brings alive for young children the wonderful variety of our amazing world, and the special nature o each living thing - including YOU!

Bursting with astounding facts and striking photographs, this gripping series concentrates on only the most amazing content, from record breaking vehicles to the deadliest predators. Short paragraphs encourage reluctant readers. Inventive design and fantastic images.

The Know the Game series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills of the game they need to start enjoying the sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. Soccer: Goalkeeping aims to teach the basic skills needed to become a great goalkeeper. It teaches the young player how to: - control the area and narrow angles - handle the ball - block shots - clear the ball by punching or kicking - come off the goal line - set up counter attacks. Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every player all the skills and confidence they need to enjoy football - from the playground kickabout to competitive matches.

Pelé vs Maradona: which of these footballing legends is the Greatest Of All Time? The third title in a the new series from Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer, tackles the question that every football fan wants answered: who is the GOAT?

Each book pits two of the biggest and best players in the world head-to-head in a battle for the crown. Next up we go back in history and travel to South America for the superstar clash of Pelé vs Maradona. Action-packed and full of detailed facts, trivia, stats and funny illustrations, this is a collectable new series that's perfect for fans of Ultimate Football Heroes and Football School.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? In this REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with CR7's story so far and include his stats and achievements since he returned to Premier League in 2021.

Did you know that he is the first player to reach the 800-goal mark, has won an incredible 32 trophies, and at 33 he's the oldest player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup? He can also jump higher than an average NBA player!

Discover how he went from kicking bottles in the streets of Madeira to becoming a football superstar at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.

Filled with more Easter fun than a giant chocolate egg, this cracking new book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained during the holiday season. Follow the coordinates to find the golden egg, take the quiz to discover which Easter animal you'd be, help the bee find its way through the spring-flower maze and race your friends to the finish line in an egg-hunt counter game! Brimming with puzzles and cute illustrations, this is the perfect gift for little bunnies who can't wait for Easter.