All the dire predictions came true. The planet is drowning. Nothing can stop the waves rising. For Mara’s people, it’s sink or swim. Get practising your front crawl. ...

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. & she’s about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt & hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. ...

Did you know that volcanic rock is so hot it makes mud boil? That a supercell storm can transform into violently rotating wind? Or that acidic water causes giant sinkholes? At the mercy of natural forces, the landscape of our planet is constantly changing. Are you ready to explore the extremes? A brilliant non-fiction book created in association with the Discovery Channel, full of fascinating facts & eye-catching graphics to hook readers in. ...

Did you know that some geckos look like dead leaves? That termite mounds have air conditioning? Or that seals scare their rivals away by blowing nose balloons? Deadly weapons & clever trickery mean that animals must rise above the rest in their fight for survival. Are you ready to explore the extremes? A brilliant non-fiction book created in association with the Discovery Channel, full of fascinating facts & eye-catching graphics to hook readers in. ...

Did you know that a medieval plague remedy was to drink urine? That Timur the Great built huge pyramids from the skulls of his victims? Or that Ancient Egyptians bottled their body parts? Thousands of years of bloody battles, cruel leaders & weird ideas have changed the course of human history – & it can be really scary stuff! Are you ready to explore the extremes? A brilliant non-fiction book created in association with the Discovery Channel, full of fascinating facts & eye-catching graphics to hook readers in. ...

Did you know that in Turkey, people live inside volcanic rock? Or that the Japanese consider it a delicacy to dine on the poisonous pufferfish – a dish that can kill you after one taste? Or that the people of La Gomera communicate by whistling? In an ever-changing world, people adapt to demanding challenges in all sorts of superhuman ways. Are you ready to explore the extremes? A brilliant non-fiction book created in association with the Discovery Channel, full of fascinating facts & eye-catching graphics to hook readers in. ...

Did you know that dragsters accelerate to 100 mph in less than a second? That some spying robots are disguised to look like insects? Or that crash test dummies wear makeup? Today’s powerful technology allows our lives to move at a phenomenal pace, enabling us to achieve the near-impossible. Are you ready to explore the extremes? A brilliant non-fiction book created in association with the Discovery Channel, full of fascinating facts & eye-catching graphics to hook readers in. ...

What would it be like to live in Ancient China? How would you keep busy? What skills would you learn? This book lets you find out – not just by reading, but by doing things & making stuff. (Learning ought to be fun, right?) It takes you back to the time of the mighty Shang dynasty, who ruled large parts of China for over 500 years. They were pretty keen on building things like huge cities & impressive tombs. Oh, & they also liked fighting wars! Find out about their gods, their culture & what everyday life was like for their people. You’ll even get to try your hand at making a Shang bowl! A creative take on history that supports the KS2 curriculum

Includes:: a hands-on activity & a ‘day in the life’ feature Colourful layout full of fun facts, illustrations & weblinks Links to geography, art, science, technology, maths & more

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Explore the world with this fascinating, high interest series. ...

Explore the world with this fascinating, photographic series! ...