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Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 130 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 6+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down!The perfect beginner’s book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 7+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down!The perfect beginner’s book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over a HUNDRED mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 8+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you’ll ever need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down!The perfect beginner’s book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Need to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 130 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you’ll ever need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down!The perfect beginner’s book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Bursting with weird and wonderful Christmas facts to impress your friends and family with – perfect for curious children everywhere!A perfect stocking filler or advent present for children aged 6 years and up!Celebrate Christmas and have festive fun with hilarious ‘would-you-rather’ questions, silly jokes and fascinating facts. Would you rather smell like a Brussels sprout fart for a month OR eat one Brussels sprout every day for a year? Did you know that it is a type of sugar in Brussels sprouts that makes your farts smell eggy! This brilliant book of fun will keep the whole family entertained for hours. And the laugh-out-loud hilarious illustrations throughout will get even the most reluctant readers reading this festive season.

The science strand of STEM — where we see it, how we use it and why you should care.

Around the world there are lots of different types of gardens, from woodlands and rainforests to deserts and mountains. At Kew you can explore many of these amazing habitats, all in one place. Packed full of fascinating facts about flowers, plants, trees and more, and lots of activities, this is the perfect book to start your Kew adventure.Trek through the rainforest in the Palm House and spot coconuts, bananas and cacao pods. See the world in bird’s eye view as you climb the Treetop Walkway. Let the bluebells brush your ankles on the Woodland Walk. You’ll learn more about the plants, flowers and wildlife that live at Kew, and which ones you might spot at home. Find out why the elements are important, why bees are superheroes and how birds prepare for hibernation. With tips on how to grow plants, make a bird feeder, create art from nature, and so much more, this book allows you to take home the Kew experience.

Discover the remarkable achievements of female physicists and engineers in this fascinating book. Learn more about these STEM topics through inspirational women such as Hertha Ayrton, Lillian Gilbreth and Hedy Lamarr, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.

Do you know that cormorants are expert fishers? They swim along the water and then quickly dive to catch their prey! Or that great crested grebes fluff up their feathers and break out into a dance to attract their mates?From the easy-to-spot, year-round tufted duck to the summer visitor and cackling fulmar, get ready to find out about 137 different birds. There are so many feathered friends to meet in this first book in the Nature Guide series, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn where to find birds, what different bird habitats look like and which birds to look out for throughout different seasons. Including our favourite birds, such as the goldfinch, robin, blue tit, blackbird and even owl, as well as some less common visitors we might not know of, each page contains information boxes about each bird.Includes information on how to make your green space more bird friendly; activities to try like making your own bird cake and a checklist so you can tick off every bird you spot!With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young birdwatchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike.

Do you know that rabbits eat their own poo? That butterflies taste with their feet? Or that starfish aren’t actually fish? This trusty companion guide uncovers all the mysteries of the extraordinary wildlife that surrounds us. From gorgeous foxgloves and strong oaks to wild foxes and slow snails, get ready to find out about over 195 different animals, plants and other wildlife. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's field guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.You will learn what a butterfly’s lifecycle looks like, what pretty flowers grow commonly in gardens and which mushrooms are best to steer clear from … they may be poisonous! This guide covers all grounds when it comes to nature. Whether you’re in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife at home!Includes wildlife watcher tips; activities to try such as being an animal detective and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike.The second title in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds.

A beautifully illustrated seashore spotter’s guide that both children and adults will love to take to the beach, published in collaboration with the RSPB. Ideal for children aged 5+_______________Did you know that jellyfish have no brain, heart or blood? Or that there’s an animal called a sea potato?Come rain or shine there is always something interesting to spot at the seaside! Grab this handy nature guide and head to the beach to explore the wonders of the seashore.Nature Guide Seashore is jam-packed with facts – you'll learn that seaweed is used to make ice cream, and that grey seals can eat 10kg of fish a day (that's about the weight of two bowling balls!). From bright-beaked puffins and sunbathing seals to slippery seaweed and limpets clinging to rocks, there are over 200 different animals, plants and other wildlife to discover in this spotter’s guide. Discover how to be a wildlife detective, what animals you might find when you go rock pooling and tips on how to look after our coastline. Includes easy to look up fact boxes, a checklist to tick off everything you spot and activities such as making sand art. What will you spot? _______________Full of charming and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland, RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore is the perfect contemporary spotter’s guide for young wildlife watchers. Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this is the fourth book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds, Wildlife and Minibeasts.

Whether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there might just be a surprise.Did you know that honey bees have a special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from butter?From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you’re in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot!With beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.

** Shortlisted for the Association of Science Education Book of the Year 2025 **Follow a flock of swallows and see what they see in this nature book of things to spot and talk about. Fly with the birds through the cities, coasts and countryside and over mountains and markets, farms, towns, open sea, rainforests, deserts and more. Each location features ten "I-spy" animals and plants to find, with prompts and questions to give children lots to talk about. Also includes a map of the swallows’ migration route and additional fascinating information about bird flight.This book is perfect for young nature enthusiasts and for parents looking for a book that will keep kids busy while encouraging them to engage with the wonder of the natural world.

Take a trip outdoors and explore wildlife with this beautifully-illustrated sticker guide, perfectly pocket-sized to take out on nature spotting adventures!From the sleek red fox to the shimmering Emperor dragonfly, you can learn about 60 amazing animals from the British Isles as you stick and spot. Packed with facts, stats, stickers and nature-spotting tricks, there is so much to discover! Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this stylish and handy mini guide includes activities for making your green space extra wildlife-friendly and a special checklist with 90 plastic-free stickers for readers to tick off every creature they spot.The perfect gift for any young nature explorers to slip into their pocket, get outside and get spotting!

Take a trip outdoors and explore nature with this beautifully-illustrated sticker bird guide, perfectly pocket-sized to take on bird-spotting adventures!From the cheeky robin to the rare and magnificent golden eagle, you can learn about 60 brilliant birds from the British Isles as you stick and spot. Packed with facts, stats, stickers and bird-watching tricks, there is so much to discover!Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this stylish and handy mini guide also includes activities for making your green space bird-friendly and a special checklist with over 90 plastic-free stickers for budding birdwatchers to tick off every bird they spot.The perfect gift for any nature explorer to slip into their pocket, get outside and get spotting!

Do you know that pigeons feed their chicks with a special ‘milk’? That foxes are born with blue eyes? Or that some exotic animals have gone wild in UK cities and towns?From city bumblebees to street-savvy sparrowhawks, discover over 120 animals, plants and other kinds of wildlife that thrive in the hustle and bustle of urban life. You will learn which animals have adapted to tough city life, what plants can grow in even the tiniest of pavement cracks and how you can make your garden or balcony into a wildlife hotspot! Whether you’re off for a stroll in a city park or on a trip into town, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife at home!Includes nature spotter tips; activities and crafts to try, and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With fascinating facts written by Catherine Brereton and stylish illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect guide for city wildlife-watchers, young and old.RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife is published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. For more incredible guides to British wildlife, check out RSPB Nature Guide: Birds, RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife, RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts and RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore.

Take a trip outdoors and discover the magical world of minibeasts with this beautifully illustrated sticker guide, perfectly pocket-sized for your nature spotting adventures!From wiggly worms to brawny stag beetles, discover over 60 magnificent minibeasts from the British Isles in this compact nature guide filled with facts, tips and bug-watching tricks!Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this stylish and handy mini guide includes hands-on activities, a guide for creating your own nature logbook and a special checklist with 90 plastic-free stickers for bug-watchers to tick off every minibeast they spot.The perfect gift for any nature explorer to slip into their pocket, get outside and get spotting!

The ultimate guide to understanding politics from multi-award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior, perfect for helping children make sense of the world around them.In this book you will: - Discover what power really means and how governments work - Learn about different political systems around the world - Understand how you can make a difference in your local area - Explore political parties and divisive issues in a balanced way - Find out how to get involved and make your voice heardWho put politicians in charge? How do we organise our societies to be fair? How should we pay for schools and hospitals? And what do governments actually do anyway?! This essential guide covers everything from activism and human rights to elections and democracy, all explained in a way that's easy to understand.

The must-have guide to understanding money from multi-award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior, perfect for helping children make sense of the world around them.In this book you will:- Find out what banks do and what bank accounts are- Learn about topics such as stocks and shares, cryptocurrency and in-app purchases- Understand what investing means- Discover how banks work, with practical tips on budgeting and saving.- Explore big money questions related to pay, billionaires, philanthropy and poverty.Where did money come from? Where can I keep my money? How can I budget and save my money? What actually is money?! This essential guide covers everything from coins and currencies to banking and transactions, all explained in a way that's easy to understand.

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a fantastic, fact-packed journey across our planet for young readers. This pocket-sized book is filled with fun and amazing facts about the Earth, with amazing, vibrant illustrations that bring them to life. Readers will discover everything about our world – from wildlife to weather, and volcanoes to oceans.