Learning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Engineering helps young readers become familiar with what engineering is, how bridges and tunnels work, how buildings are designed to not fall over and why engineering is so important in the world we build around us. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. Also available in the series: Info Buzz STEM: Computers and Coding Info Buzz STEM: Drones Info Buzz STEM: Engineering Info Buzz STEM: Robots Info Buzz: Black History (6 titles) Info Buzz: Famous People (4 titles) Info Buzz: Geography (4 titles) Info Buzz: History (8 titles) Info Buzz: People Who Help Us (4 titles) Info Buzz: Religion (4 titles) Info Buzz: The Seasons (4 titles)

Discover the big ideas in entertainment that have transformed the world around us From the first colour films, through exciting new toys such as LEGO and video consoles, to revolutionary virtual reality experiences, the twentieth and twenty-first centuries saw many pioneering forms of entertainment. The Greatest Ideas in Entertainment takes you on a journey through the most in influential forms of entertainment over the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and machines that have helped us have fun! From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers. Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit. Contents: Technicolor Scrabble LEGO Disneyland Star Wars Sony Walkman NES Live Aid File streaming Streaming services Candy Crush Saga Oculus Rift

Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities. Find out about the different layers inside our planet. Explore the conditions deep under the surface and how they affect life on Earth. Discover how scientists study underground rocks and how Earth has changed throughout its history. This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes. Perfect for readers 7 and up.

Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities. Find out more about different types of soil and how soil is formed. Explore different soil horizons (layers) and discover what they are made of. Learn how living things help to break down soil and how soil helps plants to grow. This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes. Perfect for readers 7 and up.

This book helps children learn how to boost their creativity with logic puzzles, challenges and activities. It encourages the reader to think outside the box, take creative risks and find new ways to do things. As well as puzzles, the book explores the stories of creative minds from history to help children learn from the brilliant men and women of the past. Project Logic helps children aged 8+ to test and improve their critical thinking skills. The books boost growth mindset, as the reader is asked to challenge themselves with fun puzzles and then discover how critical thinking can help us to solve everyday problems and issues. Titles in the series: PROVE IT! How to Think Rationally BE CREATIVE! How to Think Outside the Box TEST IT! How to Think Scientifically GET IT RIGHT! How to Think Accurately

Find out about the transport people used in the past and compare it with what we use today. Discover how cars, planes, bicycles and other vehicles have changed. For children following Book Bands, this book is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

This fascinating biography for children aged 7-11 tells the story of Charles' life, from his birth at Buckingham Palace to his archaeology degree from Cambridge University, his work as a Naval Officer, his marriage to Diana Spencer and the birth of his two sons, his extensive charitable work with The Princes Trust, his marriage to Camilla, now Queen Consort, and his accession to the throne. Find out fascinating facts about the Royal Family, how Charles became king and the royal duties he will be undertaking in his new role. At the back of the book, there is a list of the Kings and Queens of England from 1066 to the current day, and Charles' family tree showing who is next in the line of succession.

Science topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life. Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover all about states of matter - what they are, how they change and explore the water cycle. Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork. Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.

Explore the religion of Judaism, including what people believe, how to live a Jewish life, and celebrating special days and festivals. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Find out about how a day at the seaside has changed since Victorian times and what has stayed the same! Topics covered include how people travelled to the beach, the clothes they wore and the food they ate. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Science topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing science in action in everyday life. Explore scenes from everyday life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a world of forces and magnets - their properties, friction, resistance, gravity and magnets around the house. Fun interactive features invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork. Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light, Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.

Explore the religion of Hinduism, including what people believe, how to live to a Hindu life, and celebrating special days and festivals. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Discover the big ideas in conservation that have transformed the world around us From the first national parks, through ambitious schemes such as tackling the ozone hole, and recent global movements such as the school strikes for climate, humans have made huge progress in their plans to protect the natural world. The Greatest Ideas in Conservation takes you on a journey through the most influential environmental ideas and inventions of the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and approaches that have helped to heal our planet. From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers. Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit. Contents: National parks Clean Air Act DDT ban Earth Day Project Tiger Ozone hole Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Ocean Cleanup Desert Sunlight Solar Farm The Paris Agreement School strike for climate Biodegradable plastic

Learning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Computers and Coding helps young readers become familiar with what computers do, how they work, why we use them and why they are so important. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. Also available in the series: Info Buzz STEM: Computers and Coding Info Buzz STEM: Drones Info Buzz STEM: Engineering Info Buzz STEM: Robots Info Buzz: Black History (6 titles) Info Buzz: Famous People (4 titles) Info Buzz: Geography (4 titles) Info Buzz: History (8 titles) Info Buzz: People Who Help Us (4 titles) Info Buzz: Religion (4 titles) Info Buzz: The Seasons (4 titles)

Find out about the life of Oprah Winfrey from her childhood to breaking into the media and her many campaigns for change. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for readers at band 9, gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Help your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best fish owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, fish can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains and natural behaviours? The right tank setup not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that fish are very sensitive to changes in water temperature? Being too hot or cold will stress them out! Being afraid isn't good for their mental health, so these popular pets need a lot more love and attention than you might think. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up. Title in the Happy Pet Friends series: Cats Dogs Fish Guinea Pigs Hamsters Rabbits

Why is seawater so salty? How are waterfalls created? Welcome to the world of water where you'll learn about the animals and living things that thrive in water, find out how the water cycle works and what we can do to protect the seas and rivers in our neighbourhoods. Nature's Classroom looks at the nature we can find all around us, and what we can learn from it. The bite-size chunks of information, bright illustrations and fun outdoor activities, including an experiment with water evaporation, will leave readers feeling inspired by nature. Perfect for children aged 7+

Find out about dinosaurs with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces as they uncover some seriously wild dinosaur facts! Like every topic, dinosaurs become more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Dinosaur Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand these ancient reptiles. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make this the most purr-fect book on dinosaurs. This book is a great gift for dino and cat lovers aged 7 and beyond, covering dinosaurs in a unique way. Check out the other titles in the series for more paw-some fun and learning: Cats React to Science Facts - Winner of the best Laugh out Loud book for 6-8-year-olds (The Lollies) and Winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2020 Cats React to Outer Space facts

Help your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best hamster owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, hamsters can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains? The right enclosure not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that hamsters are more active at night? These popular rodents can get stressed if they are woken up during in the day - which isn't good for their mental health. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up. Title in the Happy Pet Friends series: Cats Dogs Fish Guinea Pigs Hamsters Rabbits

Help your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best rabbit owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, rabbits need to have fun. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains? The right enclosure not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that rabbits need other rabbits? These popular pets get lonely when they live alone - which isn't good for their mental health. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up. Title in the Happy Pet Friends series: Cats Dogs Fish Guinea Pigs Hamsters Rabbits

Find out about the world with these fun, interactive, first non-fiction books Learn about the life of the women's rights activist Emmeline Pankhurst and her campaign for votes for women. The book has photos, illustrations and simple text suitable for young children. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for those reading at Band 9, Gold. The Info Buzz series, for ages 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking as well as teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

A fun, upbeat book that encourages kids to become young entrepreneurs and watch their money grow! Make Mega Money looks at achievable ways in which young readers can earn money or boost their pocket money, from getting extra money for helping around the house, selling on old toys or clothes or having a bake sale with some friends. Learn all about managing money with Master Your Money - a dynamic series which fosters children's money skills and encourages their independence with sound advice and top tips. The clear information text is tailored to the young readership and recommend only safe, age-appropriate, achievable aims. It will also offer global advice on how to keep your money safe and avoid fraud, as well as explaining the importance of sharing money to help others, if and when you can. Perfect for kids aged 7 and up.

Find out about the United Kingdom with this fun and engaging first information book. Topics include the country's geography, major cities, people and interesting places. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities. Find out more about fossils and what they teach us about prehistoric life. Learn how fossils form and where they are found and explore different types of fossil, such as trace fossils and amber, and discover famous fossil hunters. This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes. With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up. Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of Soil

Cats React is back for a second instalment! Share in the wonderment of space with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces! Like every topic, space becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Space Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand our universe. It's just purrfect! Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn. This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering physics in a unique way.