From source to sea, go on a breath-taking adventure along a river and explore some of the greatest waterways of the world, with fold-out pages.Rivers flow across every continent on our planet, shaping the land and bringing life. Towns, cities and entire civilisations have grown up on their banks, from the Ancient Mesopotamians 5,000 years ago. Turn the pages to follow the incredible journey of a river from its source in high up in the mountains, along its gorges, through its valleys, down its waterfalls and into the sea. Explore the river's geography, discover the unique wildlife it supports, see how the waterways have shaped our world - and how we have shaped them.Featuring fold-out pages of six great rivers from around the world: Amazon (South America), Nile (Africa), Mississippi (North America), Rhine (Europe), Ganges (Asia) and Murray (Australia).Written by self-confessed explorer and children's author Simon Chapman, expertly checked by river ecologist François Edwards and beautifully illustrated by Qu Lan.
Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity.Pioneering technological breakthroughs have truly changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realms of the purely imaginable, and reached a place of possibility. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and some people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the near future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?From cochlear implants and pacemakers, to bionic arms and legs, this empowering book also features spotlights on pioneers including Paralympians Richard Whitehead and Blake Leeper, and the world's first 'cyborg' Neil Harbisson.
WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE!Princess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY
'Brilliantly bonkers!' Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?First you get the tingles ... Then the drags. And then . . . POP You're in the future.Bob is a time traveller. He doesn't know WHY and he can't control WHEN. But he does know it always happens at the worst moments. Like when he's in the bath . . . Awkward! So when Bob jumps twenty years forward in time and meets his future self trying to survive a world overrun with zombies, he knows he's got to change the present to save the future. If only he could figure out how . . . An unforgettable trip into the future and back again . . . and again.
An EGG-tastic lift-the-flap adventure with our favourite four dinos!
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore the human body. Did you know that your body is two-thirds water? Or that it takes two days for food to go right through your body? The human body is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about the human body. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore plants. Did you know that plants make their food from sunshine? But that some plants eat bugs? And some plants have been around since before the time of the dinosaurs? Plants are pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why... So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about plants. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.
The third wonderful story in the illustrated magical adventure series with a powerful environmental message from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy.The Keepers are secretive little people who live in the middle of Whispering Wood, caring for nature and rewilding it when humans (or Ruffins as they call them) are careless with it. Young Keepers Cora and Jax are looking forward to the Moonlight Party raft race - with their friend Trix's help, they have built a special raft. But at the same time they are beginning to wonder if they'll ever become fully trained Keepers, despite all their rewilding efforts. Then, after an exciting expedition to build a bug hotel and salvage supermarket food waste, they come across a young otter stranded in the stream. Suddenly the raft has a much more important role than Cora ever imagined.Combining animal rescue, nature conservation and adventure, this brilliant magical series is perfect for 6-8 year-old readers.
Bletchley Park, 1939For Robyn, wartime means no more climbing trees and no more swimming in the lake. She's stuck in a place full of grown-ups and rules and secrets. But Robyn is convinced there's something sinister going on at Bletchley Park. Together with her friends Mary and Ned, she sets out to solve the mystery before it's too late. . .
What happens when the famous fixer of broken things finds a problem that she can't solve?
Tune in to a globetrotting tour of the world's wildest weather ... with Channel 4 weather presenter Liam Dutton! Discover whirling planetary jet streams, hurricanes, monsoons, dust storms, volcanic lightning and other amazing phenomena all through the lens of TV weather presenter and world-famous meteorologist Liam Dutton.
There are mammals everywhere! Some of them clamber through the canopy, others scuttle through the undergrowth, and some even travel underground. There are Mammals Everywhere is the fifth and final in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of mammals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator for ages 7+.Also available:There are Fish EverywhereThere are Bugs Everywhere There are Reptiles EverywhereThere are Birds Everywhere
Earth will soon be destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children - among them Petra and her family - have been chosen to journey to a new planet.
Earth will soon be destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children - among them Petra and her family - have been chosen to journey to a new planet.
An enchanting companion title to Andy Shepherd and Sara Ogilvie's bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS seriesTomas, the boy who grew dragons, is officially the Grand High Dragon Master. He's lived with his dragons - Flicker and Zing - and grown dozens more. He's an expert at caring for the dragonfruit tree. He knows all the tricks for training dragons, nurturing dragonfruit seedlings and defusing dragon poo. So - he has this brilliant idea. He and his friends have got to get all their dragon expertise down, in one easy-to-read place, for them, and anyone else who might find themselves growing dragons!The only problem is - Tomas's friends Ted, Kat, Kai, Liam and Aura are currently scattered all around the world, from Suffolk to Mexico to China. Perhaps, though, if they can get their heads together, they can figure this all out together, and create the most brilliant ULTIMATE GUIDE ever, together?Of course, what they don't release is they still have a lot to learn about dragons!
Join brave little Nell and her beloved companion Cave Bear in this second delightful adventure from renowned illustrator Martin Brown (The Horrible Histories).
Edie and the flits are off to Paris for a new adventure!A magical story about friendship, family and the importance of noticing the little things in life.
Young Keepers Cora and Jax are trainees who need to prove themselves or risk being sent back to school. Intent on their task of building a hedgehog highway by making holes at the bottom of fences on a new housing estate, they come upon a deer trapped in the foundations of a building site. Their woodland magic isn't strong enough to help the deer escape, but they will not be able to complete their task if they try to get help for the deer.
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