A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information.The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton.History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.Why is it that we had kings and queens at all?Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies?Why did the world's religions rise around the same time?Why...

Follow Maddie Moate as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines - from fridges to fire engines!Starting in the home, you'll find out how microwaves heat your food and how smart speakers react to voice commands. Then take a trip to the supermarket and discover how the checkout works, before heading to the playground and learning why a roundabout makes you feel dizzy!As you learn about difference machines and objects, you'll go on four...

The story of life on Earth through the planet's major mass extinctions. In book three, it's Trilobites, some of the first anthropods. Professor Ben Garrod presents an exploration of the most iconic animals ever to walk, swim, waddle or stalk our planet in this full-colour eight-book series.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about reptiles, in this handy pocket-sized guide. Written by a natural history expert, itprovides a comprehensive introduction to all the families of reptiles, with information on turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes and much more!

This warmly illustrated companion to }Insect Emporium{ goes through the richness and variety of underwater life, featuring octopuses, angelfish, coral and a wild array of others. Comes with a limited edition print and a foiled cover jacket.

You won't run out of building ideas with this magical stocking-stuffer, featuring more than 50 festive building ideas, games, and activities!Packed with inspirational ideas and tips for Minecraft holiday builds, Minecraft Festive Ideas is perfect for creative Minecraft fans who want to build a fun and festive winter wonderland.Building ideas include a gingerbread house, an adorable family of penguins, an arena for a snow golem snowball fight, merry...

Discover more than 70 mind-blowing build ideas - plus tips, tricks, and hacks from expert Minecraft builders in this official Minecraft book. Spark your imagination with incredible build ideas inspired by the world around you. Explore landmarks, natural wonders, and inventions. From the Great Wall of China and the Great Barrier Reef, to steam trains and the International Space Station, get suggestions for how to build them all in Minecraft - and discover...

Discover the world's most famous ballets, including Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly pieces. "The perfect way to discover the stories behind famous ballets and introduce the melodies to your children. Simply adorable." Myleene KlassLearn about the music and stories of ballet in the second book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series. Pull on your pointe shoes...

This book explores fascinating plants from around the world, our connections to them and how they are vital for life on Earth.

Using luminous HUV printing, Life immerses readers in the wonders of life on our wild planet. Life is the third title in the highly acclaimed `Wild Wonders' series by award-winning author and illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. This immersive, intricately illustrated book introduces the concept of biodiversity to children and explains why it's so important to the world we live in. Explore the fascinating relationships between different species - from...