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41) Chemical chaos
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This series looks at the nastier side of science. 'Chemical Chaos' tells the stories of experiments that went horribly wrong, reveals the secrets of some very strange scientists, and shows readers how to try some experiments for themselves.
Publisher
Farshore
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
With all the trivia from 8 Pokemon regions and tons of questions to answer, this is the ultimate challenge for Pokemon fans. Wannabe Pokemon Masters should know their Pikachus from their Pichus, where in the world they can find a Grookey, what ball to use to catch a Legendary Pokemon and more.
Author
Publisher
Puffin
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off but there was one tiny little problem back then - doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked. It's time to find out why Ancient Egyptians thought the brain was just a useless load of old stuffing that might as well be chucked in the bin, why teachers forced their pupils to smoke cigarettes, why hairdressers would cut off their customers'...
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This text introduces young readers to a variety of lorries they can see in their community and in the world. Learn about the basics of how lorries work, along with a brief history. A short photo timeline reinforces how technology has changed over time.
47) Rainforests in 30 seconds: 30 fascinating topics for rainforest fanatics explained in half a minute
Author
Publisher
Ivy Kids
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Rainforests in 30 Seconds explores the extraordinary ecosystems of the world's rain forests.
Author
Publisher
Walker Books and Subsidiaries
Language
English
Description
"We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrilln introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures." - The Sunday Times "Beautiful ... plunges deep into the world of atoms, materials and the applications of nanoscience, with accessible text and richly shaded pictures." - Guardian This exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating (and cutting-edge) science...
49) Sea otters
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
'Sea Otters' is a reader all about the lives of these furry water animals, from swimming and diving to eating and sleeping - and don't forget relaxing! The engaging text has been carefully levelled using lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
'Journey of a Humpback Whale' is a reader all about a whale's migration from the warm Caribbean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean - how he swims, what he eats, and his friends along the way. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.
52) Ice bear
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Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Huge, magnificent, alone, the bear moves through the frozen Arctic. Powerful hunter, tender mother, gentle playmate - it shares this land of ice and snow with the Inuit people, who watch and learn from it. Come witness the majesty of Ice Bear.
Author
Publisher
Particular Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time to a world engulfed by war, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on an action-packed adventure. From the soaring heights of an aeroplane cockpit to the desperate depths of the muddy trenches, we are plunged first hand into a war unlike any other. Amid the clash of empires, the future of the world hangs in the balance.
55) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Find out all about the fascinating science of Dinosaurs in this fun and friendly book. Discover how we know so much about different dinosaurs - from what they look like to what they smelled like and even what their poos looked like. Learn how scientists find their bones, how they create dinosaur exhibits in museums, and how YOU can spot dinosaur clues, too.
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Third edition.
Language
English
Description
Dive into the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world.This fantastic book of world records for children aged 9+ showcases the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space.Celebrate your child's curiosity in this world records...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
'Ruthless Romans' reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there.
58) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New edition.
Language
English
Description
Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organised ants - in this illustrated guide.Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerised by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviours - from why bees make honey to which insects...
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A beautifully designed, interactive nonfiction work celebrating North American Indigenous thinkers and inventions. An important offering for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
60) Titanic
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Set sail and discover what happened when the "unsinkable" ship hit an iceberg with this picture-packed guide to the Titanic disaster.Introduce children aged 9-12 years to the story of Titanic's fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City. Inside the pages of this children's educational book about the Titanic, you'll experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous ship. It includes:- New images, including photography and updated...
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