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In Earth's most extreme habitats, conditions are tough. But no matter how challenging these deserts, rainforests, mountains, caves, ocean depths or cities are, there are plants and animals that have found ways to survive in them through unique adaptations. Called extremophiles, these are the toughest living things on the planet!

Where does your food come from? Could it be from a farm, your garden or even the sea? There are a lot of food sources, and many of them are unique, such as the desert, a mountainside or an urban garden. Learn about some very unusual places around the world where we get our food.

Ivar is tired of sitting on the sidelines making sails while other men experience adventure on the high seas. He decides to take matters into his own hands and stows away on Leif Erikson's ship. Find out what adventures await Ivar and Leif on their expedition to explore new lands.

We all have rights. But the rights we have now were not always protected. For hundreds of years, brave men and women have fought and even died to win the rights that we now enjoy. These are their stories.

You may think you have it tough and work really hard, but not compared with children who had to work for a living in the past and even today. Children at Work Throughout History examines how labour laws have changed over the years in many countries but shows there is still work to be done to protect children and their rights worldwide.

Dylan is eager to be as good as his friend, Wren, at archery. In a big competition he looks as if he might even win! But when his success catches the attention of last year's winner, Lewis, things start to go wrong. Can he work out what Lewis is up to before it's too late?

Amazing creatures have roamed our planet for millions of years. However, thanks to the adventurous work of some amazing fossil hunters we can study the fossils of these ancient species. Learn all about archeaologists and their incredible discoveries from the past, from tiny insects to giant sharks.

Max is accepted into a brand new space school. He and the other students are excited until they realise the school is secretly run by villains! The students are trapped in space far from help. Max must use his Space Guard training and the help of his new friends to foil the villains and try to free them all.

We have been making use of different energy sources for thousands of years. Fossil fuels may run out, and scientists are looking for other sources of energy. Will nuclear, wind, solar, water, biomass or geothermal energy be our future? Or does the future of energy lie in a combination of sources?

Long ago, only the Sun would rise and set in the sky and food could not be found. Rat and Raven are enemies who have to work together to find tasty leftovers, such as coconuts and oysters. And they learn just how the Moon came to be and why it continues to move away.

Twins Bri and Ari are thrilled to be reunited with their parents. Their parents have been studying sea turtles on the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific for months. But when they finally get permission to travel by themselves to a nearby beach, they are swept away to strange island full of dangers both seen and unseen.

But Michelangelo Galilei, the much younger brother of well-known Italian philosopher and scientist Galileo Galilei, feels lost in the crowd. Michelangelo spends countless hours practising his lute, while his brother seems to spend all his time testing long-held scientific beliefs.

With his father suddenly struck ill, Tenji is thrust into the role he's been longing for - guiding climbers to the summit of Mount Everest. But can he convince the group that he's up to this extreme challenge?

Take a tour of the world and explore the famous seven wonders of the ancient world. Find out who was behind all of these architectural feats and how each national treasure was used. From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Pyramid of Giza, get ready for an incredible journey!

No place on Earth is higher than the summit of Mount Everest. Learn all about this amazing place from its geography to the brave adventurers who have scaled it.

Like many slaves, Robert Smalls was forced to fight for the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. One night, Robert and his crew of fellow slaves aboard the ship, the Planter, decided to steal the ship and head for the safety - and freedom - of Union waters only seven miles away.

Behind every high-flying drone, brainy robot and thrilling video game is somebody who made it work! Learn about the exciting careers of people in high-tech jobs, including roboticists, video game designers, virtual reality engineers, and mobile phone designers.

Why is Elizabeth I considered one of the England's greatest rulers? How did Mahatma Ghandi bring peace to India? What impact did Martin Luther King, Jr. have on American civil rights? Get ready to meet famous leaders whose ideas and actions have determined the course of history.

It's 1942 - the middle of World War II - and Elephant Bill, his Elephant Company, and a group of refugees are in danger of being captured by the invading Japanese. Bandoola, Elephant Bill's favourite elephant leads the way. Will Bandoola and Elephant Bill lead them to safety?

Over centuries many cultures have developed around the world. Sometimes different cultures come together to share certain aspects. Discover how one culture can have a lasting impact on another culture. Learn how cultures from long ago have influenced our lives today, from the words we use to the way our government is run.

Talia is excited for summer break and spending time with her brother at the aquarium. Talia loves learning about whales. When her cousin calls with big news, Talia's summer plans take a surprising turn. Suddenly Talia is on the biggest adventure of her life.

The course of true love never did run smooth ... Demetrius loves Hermia, but Helena loves Demetrius. Hermia loves Lysander but has been promised to Demetrius. When the young people run away to the forest and the fairies also get involved, mix ups and confusion follow. Can it all be sorted out before morning?

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth from glaciers and ice to rivers and oceans. People use water every day. This title asks the question, how much do you use? Readers will learn how humans use water, how humans positively and negatively affect water and how to protect the water supply.

Isis and Osiris have never trusted their brother Set. When Set hosts a huge banquet for Osiris, Isis is worried. Osiris falls for Set's trickery, and is separated from his beloved Isis. Will Isis be able to save Osiris?

Some animals go to work every day! From dogs to elephants, animals can be trained to help people. Find out th eamazing work of our animal helpers.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the D-Day landings.

After ten years of siege by Greek forces, the walls of Troy remain intact. This is the story of the war that brought all the heroes of Ancient Greece together and turned them into immortal legends. It is the war that made the gods of Olympus face each other, due to their envy and vanity. This is the Trojan War.

The Trojan War has ended after ten long years, and Odysseus, the shrewd general of Ithaca, is on the road back to his homeland. But his actions in the War will earn him the rancour of the mighty ocean god Poseidon, who will force him to roam the sea and face the most incredible challenges.

Readers will be entranced by the true story of a cat that becomes separated from his family when they flee Iraq and become refugees in Europe. Their reunion will bring tears to the coldest heart.

Say hello to bees, ants, butterflies and more! Insects is a colourful, photo-filled animal science book for young readers and browsers. Not only will readers discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy and diet, but they'll also find fun topics such as record-breaking insects and how insects help people - all written in a clear, concise way.