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 scientists can build 3D laser images? That fruit flies climb walls using large talons? Or that the Boomerang Nebula is the universe’s coldest place? Over thousands of years, great scientific discoveries & incredible inventions have changed our lives beyond recognition, showing us the world as never before. 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. ...

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! ...

What would it be like to be a kid in Anglo-Saxon times? 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?) Just like people today, the Anglo-Saxons liked eating feasts, listening to music & playing games. But how did they do those things without any fridges, iPods or gaming consoles? Find out about Anglo-Saxon beliefs, their way of life, their homes & their incredible treasures. You’ll even get to try your hand at making a warrior’s helmet! 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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What would it be like to be a kid in historical times? How would you keep busy? What might you see & do? This series lets you find out – not just by reading, but by doing things & making stuff. (Learning ought to be fun, right?) Just like people today, folk long ago liked eating feasts, listening to music & playing games. But how did they do those things without any iPods or gaming consoles? Find out! You’ll learn how people built houses, worshipped their gods & went to war. Plus – bake a Viking loaf, make a Roman mosaic or play an Aztec game. There’s a fun activity in every single book! A creative take on history that supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum Each book has a hands-on activity & a special feature such as ‘a day in the life’ Bright & colourful layout full of fun facts, illustrations & weblinks Cross-curricular links to geography, art, science, technology & maths ...