Sumptuously illustrated with eighty maps from the British Library's unrivalled collection, this gorgeous children's book whisks its reader around the globe. Like that of Jules Verne's famous hero, the journey begins and ends in London, plotting an eastwards route with stop-offs at some of the world's most fascinating places. There are extraordinary details to pore over, as well as stories about how and why these maps were made, and by whom. Fascinating snippets explore each place in more depth, revealing its history, famous people, landmarks, wildlife, culture or customs. Helpful fact files provide at-a-glance information to broaden geographical knowledge.

Ever dreamt of climbing Everest, rafting down the Nile or hiking across the Sahara? These are all very exciting ideas ... but hold on a minute! Even a small-scale adventure requires planning, preparation and the right knowledge and equipment. To learn these skills and be ready for any adventure you'll need the advice in the book, such as how to make a camp for the night, build a raft, read a map and navigate by the moon and stars. You'll also find out how explorers can survive in extreme conditions, how to escape killer bees and how to call for help in times of danger. Survival Skills is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years

Clare Hibbert looks at the food we eat for dinner, where it comes from and healthy eating. The book includes a simple recipe.

Clare Hibbert looks at the food we eat at lunchtime, where it comes from and healthy eating. The book includes a simple recipe.

Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary settings and exercises every part of a child's body. Expressive movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and reflection on the natural world.

Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary settings and exercises every part of a child's body. Expressive movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and reflection on the natural world.

Be astounded by the incredible mammal, bird and vertebrate life that lived on Earth millions of years ago! Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals. Vertebrate life came in many forms. Fearsome sabre-toothed cats hunted prey in wide grasslands, flying reptiles ruled the skies and terrifying monstrous sharks patrolled the ocean depths. Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information. This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying history chronologically. Amazingly detailed and accurate illustrations bring the prehistoric era to life. An engaging read for children aged 7+. Titles in the series: Dinosaurs Insects, Bugs and Other Invertebrates Mammals, Birds and Other Vertebrates Plants

From stargazing to supernovas, rocket power to the Red Planet, learn all about what makes up our universe, and beyond! Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills. A great book for 7-9 year olds or those working at Key Stage 2.

Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary settings and exercises every part of a child's body. Expressive movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and reflection on the natural world.

Be astounded by the incredible plant life that lived on Earth millions of years ago! Hundreds of millions of years before humans evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals. The variety of plant life on our prehistoric planet was staggering. Evolving from the simplest single-celled life-forms, Earth bloomed with colourful flowers, tiny plants, massive trees and bizarre meat-eating plants. Discover how the warm, wet climate provided the perfect environment for plant life to explode and the variety of ways in which plants were able to reproduce. Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information. This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying history chronologically. Amazingly detailed and accurate illustrations bring the prehistoric era to life. An Engaging read for children aged 7+. Titles in the series: Dinosaurs Insects, Bugs and Other Invertebrates Mammals, Birds and Other Vertebrates Plants

Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about Mayan civilisation. The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Mayan kings, construct your own model pyramid, based on a real Mayan one and find ways to make delicious Mayan meals. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

"A biome is all the living things in a particular environment, such as a forest or a desert." This is the diary of an explorer as she visits the most interesting biomes on our planet. Join her as she travels through the icy polar regions and high mountains, to tropical grasslands and deep oceans. On the way you will discover ... the amazing wildlife and how it has adapted to live in the climate of each biome the people that thrive in these often challenging environments 'Eco Success' stories about protecting wildlife in these special places Biome Explorer is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years

A perfect introduction to the history and geography of life beside the seaside The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the various jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and structures, or comparing a holiday by the sea in the past and present day. In Seaside Jobs you'll discover who keeps us safe by the sea, which jobs are unique to the seaside and the sporty jobs that help keep us fit and healthy. From entertainment and recreation to security and cleanliness, there are plenty of roles to explore. An essential set of books for learning about all aspects of the seaside, and a perfect teaching tool for Key Stage 1 or children aged 5+

Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary settings and exercises every part of a child's body. Expressive movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and reflection on the natural world.

Monkeys and apes are clever animals that belong to a family called primates. (Did you know that you are a primate too?). In this book you will ... find out about different types of monkeys and apes, and how they live and communicate; discover how intelligent they are as they use tools and help humans; read the stories of three women who have done amazing work to study and protect these fascinating creatures. Monkeys and Apes is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years

Uncover History and find out about Viking times Who were the Vikings? Read about where they came from, the lands they invaded and settled in and their daily lives. Find out about their trading, longships and intricate craftwork. Find out the answer to questions such as 'were the Vikings good at fighting?', 'what was it like on board a Viking boat?' and 'who were the Viking gods?' Using fun illustrations, this book tells the story of Viking people, leaders and gods and offers an insight into the daily life of ordinary Vikings. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, the Mayans, Ancient Egypt, the Celts, the Aztecs, the Stone Age, Benin and the Shang

Uncover History and find out about the Mayan civilisation Who were the Mayans? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did and why they built pyramids. Find out about their gods, why they stargazed and what happened to their civilisation. Find out the answer to questions such as 'who ruled the Maya?', 'what was Mayan writing like?' and 'what art did the Maya make?' Using fun illustrations, this book tells the story of Mayan people, from farmers to leaders. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, the Vikings, the Celts, the Aztecs, the Stone Age, Benin and the Shang

A fun book for young children that helps them identify pond wildlife and their habitats. A pond is home to lots of different wildlife and is a small, self-contained world known as a microhabitat. Ponds are great places to explore and this book will give you lots of hints and tips for wildlife spotting. You'll also find out about how minibeasts live, the lifecycle of the frog, and about lots of birds, reptiles and mammals that live in and around ponds. Plus there are lots of fun puzzles to help you develop your wildlife spotting skills. It is part of The Great Nature Hunt a series of books for children aged 7+ which are a great resource for the Science curriculum. They help children make systematic and careful observations, gather data and record their findings. Each book is full of puzzles and challenges through which children can learn, while having fun.

A fun book for young children that helps them identify trees and their habitats. If you love trees, want to identify common trees or just want to get outdoors and understand nature, this book is for you. It is packed with photos of trees and their flowers and seeds and shows you how you can be a great tree spotter. It explores the different parts of the tree and looks out their life cycles including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal. Plus there are fun puzzles and challenges throughout the book, which will help you develop your observation and spotting skills, ready for the great outdoors. It is part of The Great Nature Hunt a series of books for children aged 7+ which are a great resource for the Science curriculum. They help children make systematic and careful observations, gather data and record their findings. Each book is full of puzzles and challenges through which children can learn, while having fun.

Be astounded by the incredible invertebrate life that lived on Earth millions of years ago! Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals. Invertebrates made up a huge number of Earth's life forms. Among them, giant sea scorpions as big as a lion terrorised the oceans, enormous millipedes fed on plants in dense Carboniferous forests and tiny wasps preyed on cockroach larvae in lush tropical regions. Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information. This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying history chronologically. Amazingly detailed and accurate illustrations bring the prehistoric era to life. Engaging reading for children aged 7+. Titles in the series: Dinosaurs Insects, Bugs and Other Invertebrates Mammals, Birds and Other Vertebrates Plants

Clear, engaging text allows kids to get the low-down on the incredible world of animals in an accessible and entertaining way.

A perfect introduction to the history and geography of life beside the seaside The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the various jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and structures, or comparing a holiday by the sea in the past and present day. Seaside Plants and Animals explores the different forms of life that can be found around seaside habitats. From rockpools to sand dunes and grassy cliffs to the sea shore, discover the range of mammals, birds, plants and living things that survive in these remote places. An essential set of books for learning about all aspects of the seaside, and a perfect teaching tool for Key Stage 1 or children aged 5+