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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!

It's All About . . . Beastly Bugs gives young readers everything they want to know about the world of minibeasts, from insects such as ants, wasps, butterflies, and beetles to creepy crawlies such as spiders, woodlice, and centipedes. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a free audio download, this book has everything a minibeast-mad kid could need.It's all about... is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology, and vehicles. Each book comes with a free audio download so children can take their book wherever they go, as well as a glossary that's perfect for teaching and learning.Check out the other titles in the It's all about... series and see if you can collect them all!

Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children. When Helen is kidnapped by Paris, a Trojan prince, the Greek army lays siege to Troy. The Iliad tells of the nine-year war for revenge, thrillingly recounting the fierce battles between both armies' greatest warriors. This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.

Covering everything from the history of gymnastics to how to prepare for gymnastic activities, this guide also offers essential information on related concepts such as teamwork, developing balance, and insight into how gymnastic events are judged.