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The imagination of a little girl comes to life on the pages of this colorful picture book. Grace is a little girl with an enormous imagination. She can see herself playing out grand adventures from the smallest situations. Today she is taking a long car ride to her Grandmother's house. As she watches from the car window, the whole of Kings County becomes her imaginary playground. This colorful picture book showcases the beautiful landscapes and wildlife that can be seen throughout Prince Edward Island. Come along and enjoy the ride.

Factology: Robots & AI is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Outdoor Science is designed to encourage children to be curious about the science of the natural world and to boost their scientific knowledge through an array of exciting outdoor experiments and activities.

Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Factology: Romans is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

Girls Rule presents the inspirational biographical stories of 50 incredible women from around the globe.From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls Rule explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments have left a lasting impression and legacy. Written by the author of the bestselling and award-winning Run Like a Girl, this collection of fascinating biographical stories includes inspirational figures from a diverse range of places, social backgrounds, and disciplines. Discover these amazing women - some well-known, others not often explored - talented in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more!

Great Lives in Graphics: Coco Chanel is a graphic retelling of Chanel's story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and career, while educating them on everything from the history of early twentieth century fashion and society to life in wartime France. You may already know that Coco Chanel was a visionary who transformed the world of fashion, but did you know that she was also accused of being a secret agent for the Nazis during World War II? Or that she was superstitious and would read tarot cards to try to predict her future?Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Economics provides an easy-to-understand explanation for children about the economy, its impact on our daily lives and how it affects society. Where does economics come from? Why do we use it? And how can it affect the world around us? As part of the My World series, Economics is a book designed to provide an easy-to-understand explanation about the complex world of economics that children may often hear about on news whenever the topics of 'inflation' and the 'rising cost of living' are mentioned. This book concisely explains what basic economic ideas and theories are, how economic activity affects our everyday lives and how our societies and the wider world are shaped by its structures and rules. From car boots sales to large global businesses, this book explores how economic theories help to explain not only how we act as earners, savers and consumers, but also how places like schools and hospitals are run. Accompanied by colourful and characterful illustrations, the subject of economics is regarded in the simplest, most objective way possible, so that children have all the information they need to understand the world around them and the role economics plays within it.

The New York Activity Book will entertain children on a visit tothe vibrant city known as the Big Apple. Complete the Empire State Building, design your own advertising billboard in Times Square or doodle zoo animals in Central Park. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the eight perforated postcards and send them to friends and family. These are just a few of the many activities you'll find that are all centred around the sights of New York, alongside fun facts and questions to engage. Onthe reverse of the pages you'll find more fun activity suggestions plus plentyof space for drawing. Fun and educational, New York Activity Book will helpchildren to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills, and will make sure they get the most out oftheir visit to New York.

Factology: Space isa fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagramsand statistics. Did you know that the planet Saturn's famousrings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house? Blastthrough Earth's atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to knowabout our solar system... and what lies beyond it! This visually stunning science guide exploresthe furthest reaches of outer space, including our solar system and galaxy, thesecrets of stars and black holes, the history of human space travel, thescientific brilliance of super-powerful telescopes and satellites, and much, much more! Each volume in the Factology series providesa fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts andhighlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible andentertaining. The KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consultedwhen devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educationaltopics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEMsubjects.

Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela's story which giveschildren a visual snapshot of his life and long fight for freedom, whileeducating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to theimportance of equality. You may already know that Nelson Mandela endedapartheid in South Africa and became the country's first Black president, butdid you know that he used brilliant disguises to avoid being captured by hisenemies? Or that he loved boxing? 15th December 2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of the passing of this global icon and Nobel prize winner. Great Lives inGraphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and excitingway. It takes the essential dates and achievements ofeach person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, anduses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way thatis genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The resultis a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person'slife, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs andmany more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not justabout the main subject of the book but also about the culturalbackground of the time they lived in.

"For 400 million years, bugs have thrived on Earth and in this fascinating, full-to-bursting book we're introducing you to lots of them! From prehistoric monsters to terrifying tarantulas and stunning butterflies, get ready to meet all sorts of incredible invertebrates. Why is spider blood blue? Did stick insects evolve from sticks? And why do some insects swarm? Find the answers to these and many more questions inside!"--

Great Lives in Graphics: Marie Curie is a graphic retelling of Curie's story which gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from how radioactivity works to the importance of self-belief.

Factology: The Human Body is a fact-packedintroduction to anatomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that there are more nerve cellsin your body than there are stars in the Milky Way? Take a tour of the world'smost incredible living machine: the human body. You're a magnificent mass ofweird and wonderful cells (and smells!) and we're peeling back every layer toshow you what really goes on in your insides. This visually stunning science guide exploresthe skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, as well as all the vital organs -from the heart to the brain - and the secrets behind how your senses work, plusmuch, much more! Each volume in the Factology series providesa fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts andhighlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible andentertaining. The school curriculum is consultedwhen devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educationaltopics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEMsubjects.

Factology: Ancient Egypt is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

LiveLike a Roman isa fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it wasreally like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire. Get ready to discover what it waslike to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsomegladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. Withits highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pamperedaffair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out howthis powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including morethan 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use todayare explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine. An in-depth map shows the spread ofthe Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the mainprovinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods thatwere sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craftactivities and recipes to have a go at. Find out first-hand what it's like toplay a Roman game for children, use an abacus to help with your schoolwork ortaste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks. A fictional enslaved child pops upthroughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions heexperiences as he goes about his daily life. In the LiveLike a... series designed to tie-in with curriculum topicsTimeline ofthe main eras including Early Rome, The Republic and Imperial RomeFictionalanecdotes in the voice of an enslaved Roman boy to draw in readers and helpthem imagine and compare what life was like then and nowFun crafts andrecipes, bringing the subject to life and learning through practical tasks, such as making an abacus or cooking up some authentic Roman foodTargetededucational questions and talking points for children to apply what they havelearned to their own lives. Perfect to read at home, or a resource for teachersto use in the classroomHighlydetailed and immersive colour illustrations with plenty of clear labels andannotationsIllustrated glossaryof terms used in the book to help children understand the unfamiliar new words For ages 7 to11

Migrants provides an easy-to-understand explanation for children of what migration is, its causes and consequences.

"What is War? is a book designed to offer a simple answer to all the questions kids might ask when hearing about war and confflict"--

My First Book of Electromagnetism uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations and attractive and absorbing illustrations to illuminate the mysteries of electricity and magnetism. Nowadays, electricity and magnetism are all around us and we use them for nearly everything. In fact, it's hard to find anything that works without them. But what actually is electricity? What has it got to do with magnets? What is magnetism? And the most fascinating thing of all, what has all this got to do with light? All these questions are answered in this introduction to the fabulous world of electromagnetism. My First Book of Electromagnetism tells the story of humankind's growing understanding of the forces around us, from Thales of Miletus's first experiments with magnetic attraction in 600 BCE to Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell unifying the fields of magnetism and electricity to develop the theory of electromagnetism. At various stages in this fascinating journey the reader can find out how to make their own experiments, including making their own electroscope to test for electric charge and how to construct a working motor from safety pins, wire, sticky tape, a magnet and a battery. Bestselling My First Book of Science series by award-winning illustrator and author duoIntroduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a fun and entertaining wayAdults are likely to enjoy the content and find that it increases their understandingEasy-to-follow, bite-size text - uses different colors to draw out key words and information, making them easier to absorb and remember

"A bumper collection of 100 fun and simple STEM-themed activities, perfect for curious kids. Splatter paint, make a hovercraft, grow some mold, mix up some stinky slime, and much more!"--

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250 fascinating facts in a new and exciting way.You may already know that Albert Einstein was a scientist, but did you know he never wore socks? Or that he had a violin named Lina?This graphic retelling of Alberts story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from how gravity works to the importance of creative thinking.

Kitchen Science is a collection of 30 STEM-themed activities for children, making use of everyday materials found in the kitchen.

Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes.

This graphic retelling of Leonardo Da Vinci's story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up.

This graphic retelling of Shakespeare's story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up.

Find out what it really felt like to live in the Stone Age with this informative and immersive guide, written by a real-life huntergatherer!

A practical guide to outdoor skills and crafts, designed to coax kids away from their screens and discover how to become intrepid explorers.

A very topical STEM book for children, which includes coverage of COVID-19, antibodies and vaccines.

This graphic retelling of Nikola Tesla's story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up.