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.

A funny, body-positive look at puberty for girls Girls today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings. The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+. The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor. Contents: Don't panic! All about your body - on the outside All about your body - on the inside Hello hormones! I'm growing I'm growing BOOBS! Periods - WHY? Periods - sorted! The skin you're in What's that hair doing there? Eating and exercise Zzzzzzzzzz..... Puberty for your brain In a mood! Feeling OK - or not OK? Strange new feelings Friends and fitting in Say no to sexism! When does it end? Puberty timeline Frequently asked questions Glossary/further reading Index

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study. What is zoology? What do zoologists do? How smart are animals? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Zoology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a zoologist and discover what can be done to protect endangered species. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

"Explore the incredible ways evolution works, from the beginnings of life 3.5 billion years ago to the walking, talking super-apes better known as human beings. Amazing Evolution is filled with fascinating facts!" - The Week Junior Evolution can be a difficult idea to wrap our brains around: it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. But the evidence is all around us - in the fossils of long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between all living beings. Amazing Evolution shines a light on this incredible process, from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion years ago, to the millions of different species alive today, including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains - human beings! Filled with clear explanations, beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts about the planet's strangest and most spectacular creatures, Amazing Evolution will keep children (and adults, too!) enthralled for hours. Delve into the pages and learn what makes a fish a fish, why giraffes have such long necks and how all living things, from cabbages to tigers, are related! Amazing Evolution is the perfect first book about evolution for young readers.

Peaceful Planet offers young readers a clear, insightful look at conflict - and peace - in our world What is peace? When people are living in peace, it means they can get along, solve problems together and help each other. The opposite of peace is war: when countries or other groups of people fight each other. When society is peaceful, you're free to get on with your life: to work, learn, travel, have fun and make things better for others, in safety. By contrast, wars are incredibly harmful, leading to death and injury, destruction of homes and infrastructure, poverty and widespread suffering. So why do we have wars - and how can we make our world more peaceful? Peaceful Planet? explains many reasons behind global conflict - from fights over land and resources to disagreement over beliefs. It explores the different ways in which conflict can take place, from huge global conflicts such as the Second World War, to civil wars, revolutions and power grabs. It also looks at how peace can be achieved, even in the most bitter and challenging conflicts, and explores what we can all do - at a global and an individual level - to help make the world a more peaceful place. Aimed at readers aged 9 and up. Contents: War and peace Living in peace Dealing with disagreements CASE STUDY: Iceland What do we fight over? Types of war Build-up to war CASE STUDY: The Second World War Weapons and war Working for peace Ending a war CASE STUDY: The Good Friday Agreement After the war United world What leads to peace? CASE STUDY: Building peace in Rwanda Peace leaders Big ideas What can you do? Peaceful planet Glossary Further information Index Titles in this series: Plastic Planet Hot Planet Recycled Planet Sustainable Planet Extinction Planet Peaceful Planet

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study What is palaeontology? What do palaeontologists do? What clues do fossils reveal? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Palaeontology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a palaeontologist and discover how palaeontologists help museums and movies accurate. Each book int he Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science and examines how the science and research is carried out, what tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to the real-world relevance of studying each area of science. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Ever wondered how your intestines work? Or why some plants thrive in the sun? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about living things in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a pug with a nasty bug, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

Ever wondered why seawater is so salty? Or how velcro was invented? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about materials in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a jumping Jack Russell, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions that surround us were created. The development of one invention is detailed over each double page, revealing the real-life stories behind each creation, as well as how they have been influenced by other discoveries over the ages. Humorous illustrations by Adam Larkum show how the inventions work.

Ever wondered how a mirror works? Or what happens when you go for an x-ray? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about light in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a sun-bathing whippet, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

Ever wondered where electricity comes from? Or how a piano works? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about energy in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, some greedy labradoodles, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study. What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and mineral tell us about Earth's history? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a geologists and discover how the work of geologists impacts our everyday life. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Ever wondered how a telephone works? or what it sounds like in outer space? Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about sound in this humorous, comic book science series. Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a labrador with golden hearing, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter... Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study. What is meteorology? What do meteorologists do? How do we predict the weather? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Meteorology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a meteorologist and discover how scientists can recreate mini hurricanes and tornadoes in labs to study them. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Evolution and classification are brilliant things to study scientifically. Plants, humans and other animals have incredible adaptations that mean they can survive in their habitats on Earth. In Evolution and Classification you'll delve into the science behind these marvels of the natural world by conducting investigations and experiments using the ATOM method - Ask, Test, Observe and Measure - to ensure you're working just like a professional scientist. Find out why camouflage is important for survival and how humans and other animals decide whether something is food or not. Discover the ways some animals attract a mate to breed with and the important role genes play! At the end of the book, scientific guidelines explain why scientists do things a certain way and the things they look out for or try to avoid. Science Skills Sorted are six topic books for children aged 8+ studying KS2 science. The ATOM method is designed to help readers work scientifically as they are taught to in the classroom, and each of the investigations is accompanied by explanatory text to uncover facts about the topic. A range of experiments in each book means that while some may need a little more equipment than others, there are plenty experiments that are cheap and accessible, using objects easily found in the classroom or at home.

Sustainable Planet gives young readers a clear, insightful introduction to Earth's sustainability crisis Sustainability is defined as 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. In the simplest terms, sustainability is about children and the world we will leave them. Earth is uniquely able to sustain life. Yet we are stripping it of its natural resources, polluting its land and waters and heating its atmosphere, with terrifying consequences. A more sustainable world is urgently needed - now. Sustainable Planet takes a non-alarmist, but truthful, look at the issue of sustainability and suggests ways we can all live in a more planet-friendly way, from global changes such as investing in renewable energy sources and carbon offsetting, to individual actions such as eating less meat and fish and avoiding plastic packaging that will empower young readers. Following on from the successful Plastic Planet, Hot Planet and Recycled Planet, Sustainable Planet is written by the award-winning science author Anna Claybourne.

Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with astonishing nanotechnology! A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Nanotechnology places nanotech UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to TECH-riffic questions, such as ... - How has the cicada insect inspired nanotechnology? - How can a window clean itself? - What could possibly go wrong?! Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series: Germs Cells Genes and DNA Microscopic Creatures Atoms and Molecules

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study What is bacteriology? What do bacteriologists do? What's so interesting about bacteria? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Bacteriology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a bacteriologist and discover how some viruses can help fight bacteria. The microscopic has never been so mind-blowing! Each book int he Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science and examines how the science and research is carried out, what tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to the real-world relevance of studying each area of science. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Tiny Science - giving MINI-scientists MAXIMUM understanding of the MICROscopic - get to grips with millions of microscopic creatures! A fun and visual series exploring the science of things we cannot see with the naked eye, zooming right in on the itty-bitty creatures, objects and machines that have an enormous impact on us and the world around us. Perfect for children keen to get up-close to the building blocks of our world. Tiny Science: Microscopic Creatures places teeny life forms UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to find answers to unBEASTable questions, such as ... - What is the absolute tiniest insect? - Is soil alive? - What exactly is an eyelash mite? Fun cartoon-style illustrations interact with real-life pictures of many amazing microscopic features, making this series ideal for engaging readers aged 8 and up. It's time to explore the infinitesimal! Other Tiny Science books in the series: Germs Cells Genes and DNA Atoms and Molecules Nanotechnology