This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. Hurricanes introduces fluent readers to one of nature's stunning natural phenomenons. It includes facts about what hurricanes are, where they happen and how people can prepare. Children can discover how big hurricanes can get and the difference between hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.

Step into the danger zone and discover how these fiery forces of nature have shaped the Earth! Exactly 100 facts will help you explore the spectacular features of volcanoes. Find out where in the world volcanoes occur, take a look at the different types of lava and learn all about the biggest eruptions in history.

The "DK First Atlas" brings each continent and country to life, making geographic concepts easy to understand. Packed with detailed pictorial maps specially designed for young readers, this First Reference title is an invaluable learning tool for home and elementary school.

Are you fascinated by wide open spaces and like to know what's over the next hill or where a path might lead Breathe in that bracing air and discover how to... cross a river without a boat escape from a quicksand take shelter without a tent build a dam ...and lots more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities these brilliant projects help you find true adventure in the wild using nature's resources - and your own

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors not a mobile or computer in sight Don't panic With these great survival ideas you'll learn how to... build a shelter from sticks light a fire without matches catch a fish in your fingers drink water from a frog ...and much more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities these brilliant projects bring you the thrill of surviving in the wild using nature's resources - and your own

Find out everything there is to know about the city of Cardiff in this fascinating city guide. Learn about Cardiff's history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of Cardiff city centre will help you find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.

Forces and motion go hand in hand. Forces make objects go faster, slow down, change direction and change shape. Learn about gravity, friction and other types of forces and the effects they have on objects.

Build your cricket skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from batting to bowling and fielding. The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport. Great for readers aged 9+

Working backwards from today's flight technology to the distant past, the history of aviation is traced. Beginning with present-day wide-body jumbo jets, this book recounts Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic, the Wright brothers' flight of 1903, and continues back to the first balloon flight in 1783. A selection from the "Timeliners" book series. Full-color illustrations.

Find out all about ten amazing emergency vehicles!There are lots of ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest, the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids will love pouring over the details of the ten awesome machines in each book. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help you earn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors, trucks ad emergency vehicles.Perfect for readers who can't get enough of books about machines, but who have outgrown the simple picture books aimed at a much younger level. Those who are beginning to read by themselves will find the text fun to read and accessible.For children aged 5+

This title includes 300 step-by-step fun science experiments and history craft projects for home learning and school study. It introduces scientific principles through practical example - build a live ant colony in glass, grow plants from seeds, learn how ships float, why volcanoes erupt, and all about the world's tides. It aids better understanding of the past with creative model-making, costumes, crafts and authentic recipes to cook and eat - fashion an Indian sari, build a Native American canoe and bake Viking bread. Every project is shown step by step with easy-to-follow instructions, and with over 1700 fabulous photographs, diagrams and maps to inform and inspire. It will provide young scientists and historians aged 8 to 12 with hours of fun and creative learning. This extensive collection of projects and experiments covers an array of subjects, including the oceans, weather and earthquakes; plants, soil and insects; and transportation. It also explores the day-to-day lives of past civilizations, including how they built their homes, what they ate and what they wore. Learn about ancient inventions and technological advances, including a Sumerian coracle and a Greek shield. Re-create the arts, customs and entertainments of the past - everything from an Egyptian wall painting to a Viking lucky charm.

Become an engineer for the day in this interactive STEAM book for vehicle-loving children aged 3+ years. Find out what's gone wrong with the vehicles using the clues and cross-sections to help you, Fix them by spotting the right tools to do the job, and then they can Go! For fans of Usborne's Look Inside Things That Go and Penny Dale's Dinosaur Zoom. Perfect for exploring STEAM and other high-interest topics. Bite-sized text and hands-on learning make this a really fun introduction to things that go. The engaging characters bring each vehicle to life and the book features all of the vehicles that little ones love: trains, diggers, cement mixers, helicopters, aeroplanes and spacecraft. With so much to spot and problems to solve, this great value book will keep littles ones busy for hours and they won't even realise how much they are learning along the way. It is a perfect gift for children who love machines and inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea – from capsized boats and illness to oil-rig explosions. Discover the equipment and skills needed to do their jobs in this fascinating non-fiction book by Chris Oxlade. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: Geography, Citizenship: People who help us. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from training to competing - while also finding out something about cricket stars of the past and present.

Discover what machines are, how they work, and how they have developed through history, in this fascinating fact file and learn-it-yourself project book. You can find out about levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, gears, hydraulics, wind power and much more. It includes 19 practical experiments - make a windmill, a hydraulic lifter and even a vacuum cleaner! Over 260 images include step-by-step photographs and explanatory illustrations. It is an accessible and lively introduction to machines, ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. From sophisticated computers to a simple pair of scissors, we are surrounded by machines. This engaging science book looks at the enormous variety of machines in our world and how they function. Fascinating hands-on projects, such as making your own gears and belt drives, a pulley, a block and tackle, a can crusher, a water wheel, and an Archimedean screw, will help you to fully understand the principles behind them. "Find Out About" is a series for young readers who would like to explore the exciting world of science. Each book covers a different topic, bringing the subject to life with vibrant photographs, detailed drawings and clear diagrams, making it really fun to learn. There are easy-to-do experiments using everyday objects and equipment so that young scientists can enjoy finding out all the fantastic facts for themselves.

Find out everything there is to know about the city of London in this fascinating city guide. Learn about London's history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of London city centre will help you find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level From whirling sandstorms to freezing blizzards, take a journey around the Earth to see some of its wildest weather. This is a Band 11/Lime book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which has longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. This is an information book and includes a comprehensive glossary on page 29 to aid comprehension. All the wild weather is brought together neatly on pages 30 and 31, with a handy table of all weather types covered, along with locations and causes. This story supports learning around geography and will help children identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom and the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Minibeasts (9780007185375) written by Siobhan Hardy and illustrated by Steve Lumb.

A Scientist's Secret Scrapbook contains information about famous inventions and the science behind them. Packed with facts about how stuff works, this book provides a fresh and exciting insight into science and technology. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

Search and rescue dogs play a crucial part in helping people in danger. Find out how they are trained and what they can do to help the humans who are risking their lives to save others in this book by Chris Oxlade. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Learn all about the earth, volcanoes, weather, space, ships, cars, trains and planes in eight fantastic science books for 8-to 12-year olds. This title presents 150 step-by-step hands-on projects with over 2000 fabulous colour photographs, illustrations and inside-view artworks. It includes thousands of fascinating facts to discover, about tidal waves, tectonic plates, high-speed trains and how a submarine stays underwater. Accessible and stimulating for the independent reader, these eight action-packed books are also excellent back-up for school projects. The exciting colour photographs and artworks draw the reader in to find out more about basic scientific principles and how things work, while practical experiments increase understanding of these concepts as well as being fun to do. Explore how astronauts and astronomers have pieced together knowledge of the universe through history, before discovering how and why our planet is unique and how life support systems such as the atmosphere, water, and energy from the sun make the Earth so rich and varied. Investigate landmarks in design and inventions that enabled the development of transport on the sea, on land and through the air over the centuries, and discover how ships, trains, cars and planes have changed human life. Meet the pioneers and inventors who made it all happen, the fascinating geniuses behind the inventions, and find out what the future holds in store. The 150 interactive practical projects include how to make a dish antenna and a rocket, and even how to create rainbows and an erupting geyser! With this unrivalled set of original reference and activity books, learning about science has never been more fun.

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from batting to bowling and fielding. The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport. Great for readers aged 9+