Packed full of facts this wonderfully illustrated book measures and compares everything from animals, space and dinosaurs to machines, sports and people, and will captivate children - and parents too! Did you know that a blue whale weighs about as much as 20 T-Rex dinosaurs? Or that a guinea pig is 70% water? This exciting picture book is full of these and many more fascinating fact nuggets. Turn the pages and compare the fastest machines, the tallest buildings, the biggest animals, the world's highest fliers and much, much more. You can trace the journey lines to discover which animal travels furthest, read the clues to match the fossil print to the dinosaur, or count up the construction workers to see how many humans it takes to measure the height of a mighty tunnelling machine. Using striking visual comparisons, quiz questions and bite-sized facts, this book, aimed at children aged 5 and older, builds maths skills and helps readers develop their understanding of the world around them. Children will be amazed at what they discover in My First Book of Comparisons and will have plenty of unforgettable facts to dazzle their friends and family with. For readers who can't get enough and older readers aged 8 and up, why not try The Book of Comparisons for even more mind-melting facts and incredible illustrations to pour over.

From lost pirate treasure to haunting ghost ships, terrifying monsters and disappearing aircraft, these baffling stories have puzzled people for years. Explore the legends, examine the facts and see if you can get to the bottom of some of history's greatest unsolved mysteries.

Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads.

At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.

Meet the daring adventurers and courageous explorers who were pushed to the limit. These true stories are packed with courage, resilience and determination. From surviving alone in the hot Amazon wilderness to battling the bitter deathly polar cold, find out what helped these extraordinary people stay alive against the odds.

Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads.

At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.

The best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and put it back together again, or to build it from scratch. But how would you make a human body? Where would you start? What would you need? And how would you fix everything together?

This book is a step-by-step guide – from gathering up the ingredients and multiplying cells to fitting organs and wiring up systems. A full set of operating instructions will help you to keep your human in good working order, too.

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you'll ever need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put it down! The perfect beginner's book for STEAM related topics. Look out for more amazing fact books: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

Uncover the mysteries of the Internet in this funny technology series What was the first thing ever sent on the Internet? Can winds blow WIFI away? And is the web REALLY full of spiders? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! Contents: What is the Internet?/Are the World Wide Web and the Internet the same thing?/ What was the first thing sent over the Internet?/ Can the wind blow WiFi away?/ Is the Web really full of spiders?/Is there one big Internet superhighway?/Why does the Internet need walls?/ Why is TimBL an HTML Hero?/ Do I need wellies to go streaming?/ Can you break the Internet?/ What's the Internet of Things?/ What's the digital divide?/ Quick-fire questions/Glossary/Further reading/Index Titles in the series: What's so super about a supercomputer?/Can a driverless car get lost?/Will robots take over the world?/How do you go to the toilet in space?/Who invented inventing?/Can you break the internet?/Can light slice through steel?/Why do phone calls travel into space? The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.

Did you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Or that the US once had 144 different time zones? Or that across your lifetime, you’ll spend about 33 years in bed? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond! The Book of Time is brimming with fascinating information about the concept of time. What is time? How does it work? And is it even real? The book uses time as a lens to explore a wide variety of STEAM subjects that kids know and love—such as space, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and machinery—with a completely fresh perspective. Through a simple yet fascinating approach, you’ll learn about: The measurements of time Big and small time Time-travel Paradoxes And lots more mind-boggling things Cool, graphic illustrations help convey sometime abstract concepts and make for an engrossing reading experience. Children will be able to wow and amaze all their family and friends with extensive and fascinating information about time. Absorbing, entertaining, and surprising, The Book of Time will teach kids to look at the world in a whole new way.    

Why do we dream? How come more people are right-than left-handed? What’s inside a black hole?  Science is pretty amazing, but even though we know more about our universe than ever before, there still remain lots of unanswered questions that fascinate and perplex even the greatest scientific minds. These are the unknowns, the paradoxes and the things not fully explained or understood. This book is a compendium of these riveting unsolved mysteries, that still have us wondering... How? What? Why?  Whisking readers through some of these holes in our scientific knowledge, the accessible and enjoyable book turns to the unanswered questions, what we do know, and some of the best current theories, as well as some of the most far out suggestions! From the personal (Why do we have fingerprints? Why do we yawn?) to the fundamental (How did life begin? Is anybody out there?) to the downright funny (Why do cats sit in circles?)  Divided into chapters on People, Earth, Nature, Space and Miscellaneous Mysteries, this visually stunning compendium breaks down even the most complex topics and theories so everyone can puzzle over unanswered questions. The colourful and arresting artwork draws readers in further to ask How? What? And Why? This riveting book will capture the imagination of curious minds young and old. Maybe they can solve some of these riddles. Or maybe, some things will remain in the Mysteryverse ...

Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology. Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering and technology. This book guides readers through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the world's largest flower that generates its own heat and more familiar plants such as bamboo, coconut and maize, all depicted in colourful, engaging fashion. Colourful and lively illustrations and pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book to life, and Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world. Other fascinating books in this series are Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.

All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this follow-up to How Cities Work and How Airports Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about trains. Unfold pages and lift flaps to reveal bustling stations, old steam locomotives fuelled with coal, and high-speed trains zooming across Japan at almost 400 miles per hour! And that's not all. See how trains reach the top of mountains, transport people under cities, and work beneath the sea. And don't forget to dress up - we'll take you on some luxurious journeys including the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok, and The Ghan, which runs all the way across Australia! How Trains Work is jam-packed with amazing facts and awesome illustrations, and was created in consultation with Anthony Coulls, Senior Curator of Rail Transport & Technology, National Railway Museum, UK. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography! From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes’s cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges. Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and fields his way to being one of the greatest cricketers of all time – as well as an inspirational England captain. Clive Gifford is a lifelong cricket fan who lives a short walk away from Lancashire’s Old Trafford cricket ground.

Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up What's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.

Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets of the airport - from a peek inside the cockpit to the hustle and bustle of departures. In this follow-up to How Cities Work, we explore the earliest airports through to today's giant transport hubs and what airports could look like in the future. Packed with amazing facts and illustrations from James Gulliver Hancock, it'll surprise and delight readers young and old, ensuring they never look at air travel in the same way again. Created in consultation with Tom Cornell, VP Airspace / Airfields, Americas at Landrum & Brown. Contents include: Airports Through the Ages The Great Get-to-the-Airport Race Find Your Way Round the Airport The Maintenance Hangar In the Terminal Inside an Aircraft The Control Tower Sees All Preparing Planes Ship That Cargo The Incredible Luggage Journey Airports of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Build your basketball 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 basketball skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from offence to defence. 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.

Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these iconic structures, learn about their history and find out why they have become 'wonders' of the world.  Astonishing photography shows these landmarks in pin-sharp detail, with fun illustrations highlighting special features further. Kids will have fun with the book’s interactive format, opening full-page gatefolds to view spectacular scenes, and lifting small flaps to reveal the secrets of these amazing structures. It's the wonders of the world in a book! Contents includes: - Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil - Statue of Liberty, USA - The White House, USA - Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, UK - Eiffel Tower, France, Europe - Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy  - Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany - The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt - Soccer City (FNB Stadium), South Africa - Burj Khalifa, Dubai - Taj Mahal, India - Forbidden City, China - Sydney Opera House, Australia   About Lonely Planet Kids:  Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

A unique approach to understanding the plastic problem, with practical actions to help reduce our use. Every single minute, a truck-load of plastic is dumped into the ocean, damaging beaches, killing wildlife, making food supplies dangerous and contributing to climate change. Most plastic does not break down for hundreds of years and almost half of it is single use. Why are we doing this? Why don't we stop? Can we undo the damage? Mind Mappers: Why Does Plastic Hurt The Planet? explores and unravels these difficult questions.

Whether you’re already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket. 60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings. Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12. Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa’s highest mountain. Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams. Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . . Meet the biggest stars of today’s game alongside the pioneers, emerging talents and cricketing legends. You’ll also find facts, stats, bios, test your knowledge quizzes and a simple players guide. Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.

Uncover the mysteries of invention in this funny technology series How did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener REALLY invented fifty years after the can? And did any famous inventions happen by sheer accident? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader. Contents: What is an invention?/Who invented inventing?/ How do inventors invent?/Do inventors make squillions?/What was the great telephone race?/Who invented the concrete sofa?/Where are all the female inventors?/ Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans?/Are inventions ever recycled?/How can a vest stop speeding bullets?/How did a bird inspire a train?/Do inventions ever occur by accident?/Quick-fire questions Glossary / Further reading/Index Titles in the series: What's so super about a supercomputer?/Can a driverless car get lost?/Will robots take over the world?/How do you go to the toilet in space?/Who invented inventing?/Can you break the internet?/Can light slice through steel?/Why do phone calls travel into space?

Build your football 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 football skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from scoring to defending. 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+

An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how robot helpers move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans. Fearsome robots are sometimes shown in sci-fi movies attacking Earth, but in real life, robots are actually helping to save the planet. Service robots are put to work helping people in all sorts of locations, from hospitals and care homes to factories and restaurants. Among other amazing feats, robot helpers can produce one complete motor car every 30 seconds, prepare 300 pizzas an hour and reply to questions in 15 languages. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these robot helpers and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned. Books in the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart Robots

Would you rather wipe Henry VIII’s bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of the Tudors with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the adventurous, fascinating (and sometimes stinky!) lives of the Tudors. Prepare to decide what you would choose to eat at a Tudor banquet, what job you would be best at, what you would wear and much more! Each ‘would you rather’ question is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about Tudor history – rediscover familiar favourites like Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Shakespeare, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing time of history. Also available: Would You Rather? – Vikings Would You Rather? – Ancient Egyptians Would You Rather? – Ancient Romans Would You Rather? – Explorers Would You Rather? – Tudors

Understand how philosophers have helped us to tackle the big mysteries of life – from why we are here to how we know if something is really true. This step-by-step journey introduces the most influencial philosophers from history, making their ideas accessible to young readers everywhere.

Uncover the mysteries of electronics in this funny technology series How does a rock tell the time? How does an electric guitar rock out? And just WHY can't you use a touchscreen with gloves on? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader. Contents: What are electronics? Why won't touchscreens work with gloves on? Why do some phone calls travel into space? How do electric guitars rock out? How do batteries power electronics on the move? Why's it hard to hold up a cash machine? How do round camera lenses take rectangular photos? How does a rock tell the time? Do solar panels work when it's cloudy? How do blind people use electronics? Why is everything through night vision goggles green? How does my phone know who I am? Quick-fire questions Glossary Find out more Index Titles in the series: How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go? (Transport) What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing) Will Robots Take Over the World? (AI) How Do You Go to the Toilet in Space? (Space Technology) Could You Really Break the Internet? (Internet) Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions) How Can Light Slice Through Metal? (Machines) Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space? (Electronics)

Uncover the mysteries of machines in this funny technology series How do fridges stay so... chilled? Can you 3D print a 3D printer? And how on Earth does air smash concrete? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book! With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way! The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader. Contents: What are machines? How can air smash concrete? How can light slice through steel? Why don't towers topple over? How can a crane build itself? Why don't microwaves escape from ovens? How can a gale power my console? How do machines see inside me? What's the biggest digger? How does a mole build a tunnel big enough to drive a train through? Can you 3D print a 3D printer? How do machines keep hearts beating? How can we make machines more green? Quick-fire questions Glossary Find out more Index Titles in the series: How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go? (Transport) 978152631994 What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing) 9781526320001 Will Robots Take Over the World? (AI) 9781526320032 How Do You Go to the Toilet in Space? (Space Technology) 9781526320049 Could You Really Break the Internet? (Internet) 9781526320087 Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions) 9781526320063 How Can Light Slice Through Metal? (Machines) 9781526320117 Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space? (Electronics) 9781526320124 The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular 'How Things Work' series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work - books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships - how they do what they do, what they're used for and their development through history. Spreads will look at how rockets blast off into space, how people were sent to the Moon and back, how space centres prepare spaceships and astronauts for amazing adventures across the cosmos. It will also look at all different types of spacecraft: space stations and satellites orbiting Earth, rovers trundling over the surface of Mars, and probes travelling at thousands of miles per second through the outer reaches of the Solar System on incredible journeys of discovery. Full-page gatefolds and flaps explore spaceships both big and small, inside and out. It's going to be out of this world! Contents: Leaving Earth: The history of spaceflight Satellites Rockets Manned Spaceflights Space Probes Landers Moon Missions Rovers Space Centres Space Telescopes Space Stations Spaceships of the Future About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!