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.

The 32-page book is crammed with interesting fire service essentials revealing in graphic detail what happens when firefighters are called into action. Includes clear instructions to assemble your firetruck and helicopter, and slot-together firefighters and accessories. A fold-out fire station completes the scene, so that you're ready to race to the rescue! Perfect for budding firefighters everywhere.

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 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+

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.

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.

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.

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 towards reading alone. Robots introduces children who can read alone with some help to these incredible inventions. It includes facts about different types of robots and what they do. Children can discover robots that have gone to space, robots that can play music and robots that look a lot like people! See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.

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 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.

In warfare the battles grab most of our attention. But there is a secret history to every war; a hidden world of spies, double agents, assassins and saboteurs. Secret History: World War I explores how each side tried to keep secrets from the enemy, while at the same time trying to break their codes and disrupt their missions. From invisible ink and secret codes, to propaganda and battle tactics, this book covers all of the main ways each side tried to outwit the other - and win the war. Secret History is a series of books exploring the six major conflicts of the 20th century.

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.

Find out everything there is to know about the city of Edinburgh in this fascinating city guide. Learn about Edinburgh's history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of Edinburgh 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 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.

Children will be amazed to learn that a liquid can become a solid when it freezes, gases can turn into liquids when they cool down, and a solid can change into a liquid when it is heated. This magical new book for children explains in a simple way how materials change when we do things like bake a cake, melt ice, or burn a candle. Easy experiments also show children how to change materials using common household items.

Discover how skyscrapers are built and find out more about some of the world's most spectacular skyscrapers, including the Burj Khalifa and Petronas Twin Towers. Books in the Explorers strand are for learners who are reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction with a good degree of accuracy and reasonable reading pace. Fiction books like this one contain chapters that allow for sustained reading over a period of time. Readers at this strand will be able to discuss their reading preferences and read critically considering the author's effectiveness. Contains teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

Our international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. People in Africa use their phones for all kinds of things. Find out how phones are helping the Mobile Continent. White Band non-fiction titles use different genre styles across one text and a range of non-fiction text features. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities

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+