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Myth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth!Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to explain exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2022 (INFORMATION BOOKS CATEGORY)Take your gaming skills beyond the screen in Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode-the ultimate handbook to becoming a top game developer, Twitch streamer, or the next eSports pro!Written by Craig Steele-who has led gaming workshops at Resonate and Insomnia-and illustrated in graphic-novel style by Berat Pekmezci, this book will give you the low-down on the coolest jobs in the gaming industry.Learn how to storyboard, code and test games, just like your favourite devs, or boost your Twitch subs by learning how to go pro. Think you have the skills to compete in eSports tournaments, or do you need some tips on getting good? This book will give you the know-how on making it big in all areas of the gaming industry!"The judges unanimously thought that Ultimate Gamer was hugely popular with their students. It was probably the most picked-up book on the list. My 10-year-old, who is not a reader, grabbed this book off me and read it from cover to cover." -Judge of the UKLA Book Awards 2022 (Information Books category)

Meet 20 children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow.This Is Our World-Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It's a vibrant and colorful celebration of our planet's cultural diversity-an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs, and religions of 20 places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The tour is truly global, as we journey from the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico to the Lunar New Year in Korea, from Christmas Eve in Poland to the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Australia's indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, Eid al-Fitr in the UK, Diwali in India, and much more.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and in cultures and religions.

Discover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science-Space, filled with facts, stories, and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers, and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking, and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter space and why it's even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM.

Dreaming of an island getaway? Now you can create the perfect island paradise in Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the Animal Crossing New Horizons Residents' Handbook.This essential unofficial guide contains everything you need to prepare for your new island life, including tips on how to:- build and design your dream home- gather resources and recipe cards to craft and customize tools, furniture and other decorative items- populate your island with friendly animal villagers - each with their own, often very funny, personalities- help Blathers fill your island's museum with fossils, critters and art- connect with up to 7 friends and share your personal paradise onlineWhat's more, Animal Crossing New Horizons Residents' Handbook contains plenty of inspirational landscaping and terraforming ideas, insider information and guides to characters, resources and special events. It's the perfect book to help you live your best deserted island life!

This is a coral reef. A living, limestone necklace beneath the sea-multi-colored, ever-changing, and full of animals. A Coral Reef Story brings together a spellbinding narrative, breathtaking illustrations, and fascinating facts about the astonishing creatures that live in one of our planet's most precious environments. Traveling through the seasons over the course of one year, we meet great white sharks, bright parrotfish, graceful green turtles, and many more amazing animals as they hunt for food and play. See the stripy clown fish fiercely guarding his babies, the eel spitting out a spiky porcupinefish, and a queue of hermit crabs jostling to jump into their new shells.Lyrical text by Jane Burnard combines with Kendra Binney's evocative illustrations to show readers the magical beauty of the coral reef. A Coral Reef Story is an essential purchase for both school libraries and the home, sure to inspire wonder in the natural world and to stimulate discussion between parent and child about the importance of protecting our planet's ecosystems and habitats.

Discover how science affects our daily lives with Everyday STEM-Chemical Engineering, filled with inventions, stories, and experiments to try at home. Engineering is all around you! From raising agents in bread to life-saving medicine and eco-friendly fuel, chemical engineering has transformed our lives. Discover the animal inspiration behind running blades, watch DNA technology in action, and see how engineering can help to feed the world. Plus, meet the engineers and scientists whose discoveries are changing our lives for the better, including Tu Youyou, Markus Rehm, and Jamie Garcia. Then put your engineering skills to the test with the cool at-home experiments. With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator Jenny Jacoby, and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter chemical engineering and why it's even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM.

WINNER OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 2021 INFORMATION BOOK AWARD, 8-12 CATEGORY How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to this tricky math concept in a fun, relatable way. Fantastically written by Tracey Turner, questions such as "How many high jumps to the moon?" and "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?" get children to think about just how high, how big, and how far things are, as well as teaching them the math to work it out! The logic behind each comparison is explained in clear, simple steps for children to follow along, helping them to reach the answer. Beautiful illustrations by Aaron Cushley couldn't be further from a math text book, making learning math a truly fun experience.This wonderfully illustrated take on math-by-stealth includes an introduction by Kjartan Poskitt, author of the bestselling Murderous Math series."Guaranteed to engage even the most reluctant of young mathematicians... The perfect choice for classrooms or school libraries." - Judges of the School Library Association 2021 Information Book Award, 8-12 category

Myth Busters: Body Bloopers takes readers on a wild ride through the human body in search of the truth!Have you been told carrots improve your eyesight? Or that junk food causes spots? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

Are you smart enough to help Zane, Kiran, Ethan, and Cassia escape from Dinosaur Island in this fast-moving puzzle adventure?Escape Room Puzzles: Dinosaur Island is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from Dinosaur Island, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit-and watch out for dangerous kid-eating dinosaurs as you go! Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction dino information are scattered on the pages. This is the perfect book to entertain readers aged 7+ both at home and on the go, while giving their brains a workout at the same time.Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission!

From the world-beating United States women's national soccer team to individual superstars such as Alex Morgan, Sam Kerr, Megan Rapinoe, and Lucy Bronze, this all-action book is an essential purchase for every young fan of women's soccer.Women's Soccer Superstars is packed with photos of the game's most popular teams and players, plus hundreds of quickfire facts and incredible records: goal-scoring feats in leagues around the world, record winning streaks, record-breaking matches, and much more.Get all the info you need about the NWSL, the FA Women's Super League, and other top leagues such as the Frauen-Bundesliga. Then read on to discover which teams have come out on top at the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Olympics, and the UEFA Women's EUROs. At the end of the book, take the quiz to test your women's soccer know-how, and pick the best women's soccer team of all time!