Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that climb, and includes chapters on mountain goats, squirrels, leopards, spider monkeys, and more

Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived.For over four centuries, popular imagination has been gripped by the story of King Henry VIII and his six wives - and by the tangled web of passion and intrigue that lies behind it. Henry's desperate hope for a son, a male heir for the throne of England, drove him until his death.This attractive guide looks at the King, each of his wives and the background of religious change that surrounds their stories. From Henry's first marriage to his brother's widow Catherine of Aragon until the end of his life with Catherine Parr and three heirs, this guide tells these stories with fascinating facts, artworks, illustrations and colour photographs.Perfect for students of history and anyone with an interest in one of England's most famous monarchs and his six wives. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.

Where do people live in the UK? What types of houses are there? From flats above shops and suburban semis, to narrowboats, inner-city flats and farms, find out all the interesting places that people live in the UK. With real-life interviews with children from around the UK, and lots of lively, informative text about different types of homes, this book provides an exciting look at the diverse places people call home.

Alligators are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!

This books tells us surprising and startling facts about electricity. Find out just how shocking an electric shock can be, and why Benjamin Franklin flew a kite into a thundercloud! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year 4) Book band: Grey A Phonics phase: N/A

Featuring redesigned jackets, interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout, "DK Readers" now have a fresh new look

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age appropriate stories in "DK Readers," a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interests while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With "DK Readers," children will learn to read-and read to learn

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Gorillas are magnificent creatures of the forest and are loved by many people. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about gorillas, the threats that they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.

Can you imagine living and working in space? It's the reality for some scientists, who inhabit laboratories in deep space, far above our planet. Research on the Edge - Space Lab is a gripping look at the daily lives of these scientists, and the vital research they carry out in extreme conditions. Discover the difficulties of setting up a space lab and the challenges of supplying equipment and necessities to the workers. Children can read about the conditions scientists live in, from where they sleep to how they get into space, and some of the dangers they must avoid. Explore how research conducted in space can expand our horizons, increase our understanding of other planets, and expand our knowledge of the universe. It can reveal untapped resources, and lead to the development of new materials and technologies. Learn about the incredible technology that enables the scientists to live and work in dangerous conditions and how they are supported by teams of people working back on Earth. See how they attempt to live with as little impact on their environment as possible. Discover how scientists manage their data, and publish it in journals around the world, and see how their findings can affect the way we do things in our everyday lives. Find out about the international science community - where and why cutting-edge research is carried out, how it is paid for, and who owns the results. Research on the Edge - Space Lab is ideal for children age 9+, for geography and science projects, or simply as a great leisure read. Space is not the only place where scientists work in extreme conditions. Try reading about the Ocean Lab, the Rainforest Lab and the Polar Lab.

This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in a grassland habitat. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this.

Packed with nutrition facts and healthy hints - find out why healthy kids choose to eat well! Packed with food facts and healthy hints, this book explains why a nutritious and balanced diet is so important for physical and mental health. Whatever your diet requires, this book has something for everyone: from advice on sugar, fats and proteins to learning where energy comes from. And don't miss the healthy homemade pizza recipe for some hands-on nutrition fun! The HEALTHY KIDS series encourages children to make healthy lifestyle choices with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives. Discover positive, practical and to-the-point advice on everything from puberty and fitness, to staying safe and keeping clean. Books in the series: Healthy Kids: Eat Healthy Food Healthy Kids: Exercise Your Body Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Clean Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Safe Healthy Kids: Understand Puberty Healthy Kids: Understand Relationships

Sharks are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!

Henry Tudor is probably the best known king in English history, most famous for having had six wives. Henry wanted immortality, not as a notorious husband, but as a king who made England strong and powerful. Essential to that, he believed, was the provision of a male heir, but Henry became so desperate to father a legitimate son that he divorced one wife, beheaded another, disposed of two chief ministers and declared himself head of the Church in England. His personality was overwhelming. He could be boisterously playful and passionately in love, but, as disappointments mounted, he became increasingly bitter and tyrannical. This seminal Pitkin guide to one of England's greatest monarchs has been revised and updated for 2019. Fully illustrated throughout in a fresh, contemporary style, and featuring all the lavish paintings of the time, it also includes all the latest representations of Henry VIII in the media, as well as a list of relevant locations to visit.

Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that fly, and includes chapters on bats, insects, birds, and even flying fish and flying squirrels