Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter. Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these much-loved myths to life.

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continents of Australia and Antarctica, and in Oceania! Uncover the unique features of Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Oceania, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit these continents. Explore Tongariro National Park, the Outback and Great Barrier Reef, Tahiti, the rainforests of New Guinea and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn't stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the mysterious world that lies beneath our oceans and seas From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Amazingly, more than 80 per cent of Earth's five great oceans remain unexplored today. Life at Extremes: Under the Sea journeys into the mysterious world beneath the waves to discover its unique features and wildlife, and explores how we can live and work deep below the sea. Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up. Contents: Our blue planet Underwater landscapes Beneath the waves Life at the surface The twilight zone The deep Diving in Life under the sea Deep sea exploration Working under the sea Ocean riches Ocean threats The future of the oceans Glossary and underwater information Index Titles in the series: Life at Extremes: Space Life at Extremes: The Poles Life at Extremes: Underground Life at Extremes: Under the Sea

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the ultimate extreme environment - space From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Life at Extremes: Space explores the vast, distant and mysterious expanses of space and looks at how we on Earth have managed to travel into it and survive its many challenges. It describes how, as technology progresses, space tourism and even colonies on other planets are becoming less of a distant dream and more of a future reality. Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up. Contents: The night sky Our solar system Extraterrestrial landscapes What's the weather like? Sending life into space Moon landings Training for life in space Early homes in space The ISS Life in space Space tourism Mission to Mars The future of life in space Glossary and out-of-this-world information Index Titles in the series: Life at Extremes: Space Life at Extremes: The Poles Life at Extremes: Underground Life at Extremes: Under the Sea

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the landscape hidden beneath our feet From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Life at Extremes: Underground explores the wonders that lie hidden beneath our feet, from burrows and caves to the rocky layers that make up the Earth itself. It looks at the unique wildlife that lives below the ground and the rich mineral resources it offers. It also uncovers how humans co-exist with the underground world, using it to build unique hideaways, homes and even whole towns. Titles in the series: Life at Extremes: Space Life at Extremes: The Poles Life at Extremes: Underground Life at Extremes: Under the Sea Contents: Inside Earth Tectonic plates Always changing Under our feet Underground caves Cave dwellers Burrows Life below ground Safe hideaways Hidden networks Underground riches Digging up the past The future Glossary Dig deeper! Index

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of North America! Uncover the unique features of North America, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Yellowstone National Park, the frozen landscapes of Greenland - the world's largest island, the rainforest of Central America and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn't stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of Europe! Uncover the unique features of Europe, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Soomaa National Park, Norwegian fjiords, the Swiss Alps, Plitvice lakes and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn't stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of Asia! Uncover the unique features of Asia, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore the heights of the Himalayas and the depths of Lake Baikal, the cold Gobi Desert, the rainforests on the island of Borneo and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn't stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational stories from around the world. Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of our species and to making our world a better place. Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the rights of others Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to the homeless, and many others. The joyous and awe-inspiring stories in this book will encourage young readers to be kind to others. And being kind, even in small ways, turns out to be healthy for you, yet another reason to be practise kindness every day. It's our planet to share together - let's be kind.

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of South America! Uncover the unique features of South America, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Lake Titicaca and the Atacama Desert that lie in the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn't stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

Discover some of Earth's most spectacular places on the continent of Africa! Uncover the unique features of Africa, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Serengeti National Park, the watery landscapes of the Okavango Delta, the Congo Rainforest and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth's flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn't stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

This clever book contains everything that you need to start playing chess! The press-out pieces slot together without glue to create 32 pieces and a board; and all the instructions that you need to play are included, too.

Explore the Arctic Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book for readers aged 9+ Perched at the northernmost tip of the world, the icy Arctic Ocean is the smallest of Earth's oceans. Its temperature rarely reaches above freezing and it is dotted with thick pack ice and craggy icebergs. The people and animals that live in this polar climate have uniquely adapted to make it their home. But this precious habitat is at risk from our warming climate, as well as pollution and industry. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people. Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution. Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays Contents: The world's oceans The Arctic Ocean Around the Arctic Ocean An icy ocean Seasons and climate Plant power Arctic Ocean wildlife Polar bear Arctic exploration People of the Arctic Arctic Ocean riches Arctic Ocean in danger Arctic future Arctic facts Glossary Index

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the icy landscapes at the extremes of Earth From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them? Life at Extremes: The Poles explores the wonders of Earth's polar regions - comparing and contrasting the landscape and life of these two icy realms. It reveals the unique ways in which people, animals and plants have adapted to survive the freezing temperatures and long spells of darkness and how summer brings new life to the Poles. It also explores how valuable the polar regions are to life on Earth and why and how they must be protected. Perfect reading for children aged 9 and up. Titles in the series: Life at Extremes: Space Life at Extremes: The Poles Life at Extremes: Underground Life at Extremes: Under the Sea Contents: Poles apart Icy landscapes Life in the Southern Ocean Arctic Ocean survival Winter adaptations Antarctic summer Arctic summer Peoples of the Arctic European explorers Modern Arctic life Living in Antarctica Natural treasures Habitats under threat Glossary More cool information! Index

Explore the world's unique and precious seas in this beautifully illustrated series of children's books, for readers aged 9+ Our world is scattered with many seas. Some are huge bodies of water and form part of the mighty oceans; others are salty inland seas, at risk at disappearing altogether. Some seas are warm and tropical, others are cold and icy. All are vital to life on Earth, helping to control our climate, provide a home for wildlife and giving us precious natural resources. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people. Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution. Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays Contents: Oceans and seas The world's seas The Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean traders Gulf of Mexico South China Sea The Bering Sea Hudson Bay The Caribbean Sea The Red Sea Weddell Sea Inland seas A healthy future? Seas facts Glossary Index

A brilliantly funny first guide to genetics that is perfect for children aged 5 years and over. This stunningly illustrated book will boggle your brain with astonishing facts, as it shows how we're all related to every living thing on the planet. Did you know that a grain of rice has more genes than you? Or that you're related to dogs, dung beetles and even daffodils? Luckily, even though you're 99.9% like a chimpanzee, you're still 100% YOU! The extraordinary world of genetics has never been explained so simply. You'll be amazed at what makes you YOU. Susie Brooks has been writing and editing children's books for more than ten years. In her worldwide travels, she seeks out the unusual and the extraordinary. Josy Bloggs loves working with layout and colour to create impactful illustration. She graduated from the University of Huddersfield with an MA in Spatial Design and her grounding in graphic and spatial design has shaped and influenced her art style. When she is not busy illustrating and designing, she likes to take her dog for long walks or cycle in the Yorkshire countryside. Her clients include AA Publishing, Arcturus Publishing, John Lewis and WHSmith.

Explore the Arctic Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book for readers aged 9+ Perched at the northernmost tip of the world, the icy Arctic Ocean is the smallest of Earth's oceans. Its temperature rarely reaches above freezing and it is dotted with thick pack ice and craggy icebergs. The people and animals that live in this polar climate have uniquely adapted to make it their home. But this precious habitat is at risk from our warming climate, as well as pollution and industry. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people. Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution. Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & Bays Contents: The world's oceans The Arctic Ocean Around the Arctic Ocean An icy ocean Seasons and climate Plant power Arctic Ocean wildlife Polar bear Arctic exploration People of the Arctic Arctic Ocean riches Arctic Ocean in danger Arctic future Arctic facts Glossary Index

This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena. In Extreme Earth, discover the natural phenomena and weather that shape our Earth and its landscape, from mighty earthquakes to powerful hurricanes. Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this book is ideal for children who are looking to learn more about nature and the environment. Contents: - A violent planet - Inside Earth - Earthquake - Volcano - Avalanche - Flood - Tsunami - The atmosphere - Drought - Forest fire - Hurricane - Tornado - Ice storm

This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena In Animal Migrations, discover the astonishing, often dangerous, journeys that animals make across the globe, from flying Monarch butterflies to long-distance swimming blue whales and from wandering wildebeest to ferocious, swarming army ants. Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this series is ideal for children who are looking to learn more about nature and the environment. Contents: - Wildebeest on the Move - Humpback Whales - Monarch Butterfly - Caribou - Salmon - Arctic Tern - European Eel - Globe Skimmer Dragonfly - Plankton - Christmas Island Crabs - Army Ants - Emperor Penguins

Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once much-loved, now forgotten tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. A disabled prince fights for his kingdom, and learns the importance of understanding others. A princess finds the courage to rescue her friend from goblins. A girl steps into the world of a book, only to find what it means to be herself. Full of magic and enchantment, these stories celebrate kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself. With a foreword by Dr Zoe Williams, NHS GP, TV presenter and health educator.

Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once much-loved, now forgotten tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. A disabled prince fights for his kingdom, and learns the importance of understanding others. A princess finds the courage to rescue her friend from goblins. A girl steps into the world of a book, only to find what it means to be herself. Full of magic and enchantment, these stories celebrate kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself. With a foreword by Dr Zoe Williams, NHS GP, TV presenter and health educator.

Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 zany words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features captivating words selected by the masterminds at Britannica to highlight the best of the English language. Follow a menagerie of animals as they teach one new word for each day of the year, including a pronunciation guide, definition, sample sentence and interesting trivia about the word's usage or etymology. Each month concludes with an outlandish story that features all the new words learned. This wonderfully wordy book will add pizzazz to any vocabulary and turn whippersnappers into lifelong word lovers.

This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena. In Oceans, discover the unique, precious ecosystems of the sea and the wildlife that live in them, from salty mangroves to colourful coral reefs and the dark deep sea. Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this book is ideal for children who are looking to learn more about nature and the environment. Contents: - River Mouths - Coasts - Living Between the Tides - Mangroves - Seagrass Meadows - Coral Reef - Kelp Forest - Open Ocean - Ocean Deep - Hydrothermal Vent - Arctic Waters - Southern Ocean

This series of stunning illustrated texts demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena. In 'Habitats', find out about the most extreme ecosystems from around the world, and the weird and wonderful things that exist within them. With contents covering diverse environments and their inhabitants, from the gargantuan trees of the temperate rainforests to the great grazers that occupy tropical grasslands, this book is a wonderful way to learn about a range of habitats. Key information is presented in accessible chunks and accompanied by stunning panoramic illustrations, whilst infographic panels offer the reader memorable bite-sized facts. All animals included in the text are also featured on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. With an interest range of 9-11 years, this book is ideal for children in late-KS2 who are looking to learn more about nature and environments. Contents: - Tropical Rainforest - Temperate Rainforest - Desert - Mountains - Brush and Scrubland - Rivers and Lakes - Temperate Grassland - Tropical Grasslands - Temperate Forest - Forests of Eurasia - The Tundra - The Arctic