Delve into the fabric of the planet to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks. See the watermelon colours of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Find out how the powerful forces that power our planet forge these incredible natural creations, why they are such vivid colours, and why some are so rare. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family. Stunning illustrations – vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible rocks and minerals to life. 36 different rocks and minerals - learn about dozens of rocks and minerals, from the shining emerald to the huge crystals of fluorite. Hundreds of dip-in facts – captivating and educational for budding geologists and petrologists of all ages.

Project Science Packed with super-cool facts and hands-on activities, Project Science helps children to really engage with a core topic. From forces to floating and matter to magnetism, each spread features photos, stunning artwork and fun cartoons. Step-by-step illustrated projects throughout encourage practical learning - readers can charm a snake with static electricity, crush a bottle with air pressure, and make a water-powered rocket.

Text presented in small chunks to make reading easy Colourful artwork Maps A bird's eye view of what was happening and where at various times

Did you know there were massive animals that existed before and after the dinosaurs Now just imagine if they appeared in the modern world. Couldn't happen could it These monsters died out millions of years ago. But what if they hadn't and... the 8 tonne supercroc Sarcosuchus arrive in an underground station Megalania a 7-metre lizard knocked on your door looking for a meal Paraceratherium the largest land mammal ever came lumbering through New York City

See how sci-fi becomes reality with this breathtaking tour of the coolest inventions and discoveries - from nuclear fission and animal cloning to growing new body parts. Just for starters your fridge could be linked to the Internet a nanomachine could repair brain cells robots can be pets and space explorers a surgeon could operate - from another country ...and there's lots more. The Stickmen reveal the latest ideas as well as the basics in fascinating fact-filled text and super-clear diagrams. Magic No technology

A prize-winning poem by Moldovan author, Ludmila Dubcovetcaia, Rhymes about Boys is a vibrant tour de force. Joyful and witty in equal measure, this engaging and fast-paced book is bound to captivate children. Can you find your name in there?

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. An extensive introduction section describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on the development of these substances, and the part played by natural phenomena such as volcanoes and earthquakes. Specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference identification checklists to aid recognition. A scientific introduction looks at the origins of these materials and their impact on the landscape, with examples of striking natural formations and explanatory diagrams. The amateur geologist is shown how to identify specimens by their appearance, texture, hardness, and density, as well as how to extract samples safely, how to clean and store rocks and minerals, and build and present their own collection. Featuring over 800 images, this book is a classic illustrated encyclopedia and field guide on an endlessly fascinating and richly consuming subject.

Lots of brilliantly funny illustrations, help to explain how the body works inside and out! Kids will go bonkers about this book. It's a first guide to the human body with all the gross and disgusting bits! There's plenty of cool illustrations and easy bite-size text, that kids will find both hilarious and informative! Discover all about our powerful brains, it's mission control ! Muscles, the hardest worker is our heart it's constantly on the go!! The nervous system sends and receives messages in super-fast time .What happens when we sleep...apart from snoring? It's hilarious but what makes our bottoms burp? Bright, comic-style illustrations and fun (sometimes disgusting) facts are set out in an engaging question and answer format. It's just the perfect way for kids to take their first peek at the science of the human body.

Recycling has never been such fun keep unused paper cups and plates and don't throw our paper rolls and egg cartons. Turn them into... - a cute penguin island from old egg boxes - a smart dinosaur from paper plates - a giraffe and a zebra from paper rolls - a woodland theater from an old box

These brilliant experiments are quick to do and fun to show friends. See how light electricity and forces work and what makes matter change its shape... it's Sensational Science Make a robot from a toothbrush Power up a dragster Blow monster bubbles Discover the science behind each experiment Simple step-by-step instructions

A fascinating guide to the hidden world of snakes, crocodiles, alligators, lizards, turtles, spiders, beetles, bugs, butterflies, moths, bees and ants. More than 1500 fabulous wildlife photographs and illustrations provide a stunning close-up view of survival in the wild. Exciting and accessible information provides an insight into every aspect of reptile and insect life and behaviour

Climb up up and into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks - they may be big but these machines can really move. Roar off in the... Shockwave powered by three jet engines - why not race a jet plane Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota - it set a world record of 217 mph Ford F-150 SVT Raptor the fastest off-roader ...and more.

Turn off the computer put down the phone and switch off the television and let's have lots of fun Packed with 102 exciting projects to do indoors and out this book could be life changing There are loads of new ways to help your neighbours re-connect with friends and family explore the great outdoors and have fun on a rainy day.

An earthquake can shift an entire city three metres make the Earth spin faster and send shudders right across the world. It is raw power at work - and then monster waves follow...These may travel thousands of kilometres across the ocean dump ships on dry land and ruin a million buildings in one fatal whoosh.

These books are the ultimate guides, with hundreds of incredible facts, stunning photographs and artworks and fantastic design. Kids aged 9+ will be enthralled and excited from start to finish.

There are ten quintillion 10000000000000000000 insects alive at any one time And that's not including countless spiders and micro bugs many too tiny to be seen normally. But big or small they are truly amazing builders hunters and survivors. Get up close and discover - the mantis that looks just like a flower - fleas that can jump 30000 times non-stop - the dragonfly that camouflages itself as it flies - the spider that can pull 38 times its own weight

What happens if I drop an ant? What books are bad for you? What percentage of the world's water is contained in a cow? The Oxbridge undergraduate interviews are infamous for their unique ways of assessing candidates, and from these peculiar enquiries, professors can tell just how smart you really are. John Farndon has collected together 75 of the most intriguing questions taken from actual admission interviews and gives full answers to each, taking the reader through the fascinating histories, philosophies, sciences and arts that underlie each problem. This is a book for everyone who likes to think they're clever, or who thinks they'd like to be clever. And cleverness is not just knowing stuff, it's how laterally, deeply and interestingly you can bend your brain. Guesstimating the population of Croydon, for example, opens a chain of thought from which you can predict the strength of a nuclear bomb ...and that's just the start of it.