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Do you have what it takes to be a science detective? Yes, of course you do - and this action-packed book will prove it!Find the clues in a picture to catch a thief; follow the instructions on the page to extract DNA from strawberries (yes, really!); learn all about fingerprints; and doodle your own super-science crime lab! While you''re drawing, making, and playing, you''ll be learning all kinds of exciting facts and ideas about the world of S.T. E.M - science, technology, engineering, and maths.This book supports the key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. An awesome book for both boys and girls, aged 7+.

This beautifully illustrated anthology brings together a thrilling collection of 15 myths from around the world with inspiring heroines at their center. Young readers will delight in the mighty goddesses and courageous heroines that star in these epic myths, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and award-winning children's illustrator Khoa Le. Follow the adventures of spirited Sedna, who protects the animals of the ocean, selfless Tanis who saved her villiage from a terrible monster and brave Japlo who outwitted a water spirit. This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women from a range of cultures. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what's right and unleash their own inner strength.Myths include: • Freyja's Necklace (Norse)• Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt) • Sedna of the Sea (Inuit) • Pandora and the Jar (Greece) • The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe, Native American) • Oshun Brings Water (Yorusha) • The Trials of Étain (Ireland)Featuring spectacular full-color illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers, this hardback makes a wonderful gift for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

This comprehensive encyclopedia shows the flags of every country in the world, giving a fascinating insight into each nation's history and values.The book is divided into regions, each illustrated with a map, making it easy to compare the flags of adjoining countries. It delves deep into each flag's history, explaining when it was adopted and why it was chosen to represent a nation. Fact boxes highlight the flags used by cities, regions, and organizations; and annotations, diagrams, and quick-fire facts are used to give greater depth to the topic. Well-researched and with vibrant photos, this is a reference book to treasure. For children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space science. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Explore the incredible world of animals with this beautifully illustrated full-colour encyclopedia for curious young readers. Inside you'll find a wide-ranging overview of animal life, alongside fascinating facts that are sure to surprise and delight.Based on the latest understanding of natural history, this is a definitive guide to the habitats of the world and the animals that live in them. You will discover why wolves live in a pack, what noise a meerkat makes, how an alligator hunts, and many other intriguing animal facts.Includes:• Profiles of fascinating animals, including polar bears, penguins, red pandas, and sea turtles.• Habitat breakdowns and the animals that live there• Fact boxes, pulling out interesting facts and stats• Beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Marc PattendenThis book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. Ideal for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedia series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child's bookshelf.

This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback brings the prehistoric world to life, showcasing over 150 dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and early mammals in a book that's sure to surprise and delight young readers. Based on the latest understanding of dinosaur life, this definitive guide tackles the questions kids really want answered. Discover which dinosaur could run the fastest, why some dinosaurs lived in herds, and what made T. rex a formidable predator. This is prehistory for kids who really want to know.Includes• A dinosaur timeline showing the stages of evolution• Profiles of dinosaurs, including stats, hunting techniques and their adaptations• A quiz to test children's new knowledge• A glossary of key termsCovering topics from biology, ecology and geography, this book is a great resource for home learning, ideal for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedia series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child's bookshelf.

Set off on a cosmic odyssey with this lavishly illustrated hardback encyclopedia, packed with out-of-this-world facts and full-colour illustrations that will delight and surprise young readers.From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extra-terrestrial life, this definitive guide unravels the mysteries of our incredible universe. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this enchanting encyclopedia will ignite childrens' passion for the space science and its incredible discoveries.Includes:• In-depth profiles of the planet in our solar system• Beyond our solar system: galaxies, exoplanets, distant stars and astronomy• The history and latest developments in space exploration• A timelines of exploration• A glossary of key terms• A Q&A quizSpectacularly illustrated by Marc Pattenden, this beautiful and accessible encyclopedia is ideal for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.

15 myths from around the world, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and celebrated children''s illustrator Khoa Le.Discover mighty goddesses and magical heroines from around the world in this inspirational collection-and unleash your own inner strength!This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence.Myths include:• Mami Wata''s Golden Comb (Liberia)• Freyja''s Necklace (Norse)• Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)• Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)• Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt)• Sedna of the Sea (Inuit)• Pandora and the Jar (Greece)• Nu Wa and the Pillars of Heaven (China)• Hina Journeys to the Moon (Polynesia)• The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe)• Oochigeas and the Invisible One (Mi''kmaq)• Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawai''i)• Oshun Brings Water (Yorusha)• The Trials of Étain (Ireland)• Xquic and the Empty Net (Maya)Ideal for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing''s Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children''s stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

Step into the scintillating world of science with this eye-opening hardback encyclopedia, brimming with full-colour illustrations that bring subjects to life! From brain cells and birds to energy and elements, this ultimate guide brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and intriguing imagery. Inside readers will uncover key ideas about physics, chemistry and biology - including answers to questions that young readers most want answered. Topics include: • Matter, Atoms and Elements • Life, Evolution and Habitats • The Human Body • Forces and Energy • Earth and Space Featuring a quiz section and a useful glossary, this memorable book is your complete guide to understanding the key concepts in science for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedia series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child's bookshelf.

Young readers can explore the prehistoric world with this fact-packed, hardback encyclopedia of dinosaurs, brought to life by photo-realistic, full-colour illustrations. From Triceratops to T. rex, this compendium of knowledge delves into the world of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and swimming reptiles. It includes 85 double-page profiles of these magnificent creatures, with key stats and fun facts of what makes each of them unique. Each dinosaur name is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation to help readers to say them correctly out loud. This book will teach children a wealth of information about habitats, evolution and ecosystems - as well as igniting a passion for the prehistoric world! Includes: • Carnivorous dinosaurs, from fierce Tyrannosaurus to speedy Velociraptor • Herbivorous dinosaurs, from huge Diplodocus to spiky Stegosaurus • Nesting, egg-laying and parenting • Solitary hunters and living in herds • And so much more! With a beautiful cover design with gold-foil accents, this handsome encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide any home library. Perfect for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-colour photography.

Young readers can explore the wonders of our solar system with this awe-inspiring hardback guide, combining the latest astronomical research with breathtaking, full-colour photography. Full of facts, annotations, and profile boxes, this visual encyclopedia introduces children to the science behind the Sun, planets and moons of our solar system. Discover what the Sun is made of, where diamonds rain from the sky, and how scientists plan to blast dangerous asteroids away from our planet. Includes:• A profile of each planet in our solar system• Earth and the Moon: atmosphere, tides, orbits• Space exploration: the moon landing, the ISS, missions to Mars• The science of the solar system: the Big Bang, solar eclipses, solar radiationAccessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. It's the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Young animal lovers will relish every page of this beautifully designed hardback encyclopedia to the animal kingdom, which showcases some of the world's most unusual and magnificent creatures with full-colour photography. The New Animal Encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and awe-inspiring ideas with clarity and accuracy. From aardvarks to zebras, the wonders of nature spring to life, thanks to exceptional wildlife photography.Covering mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates, this hardback reference guide is perfect for introducing children to our planet's most extraordinary inhabitants. They will discover the eating habits of basking sharks, the habitats of green flying frogs, the vibrant plumage of a toucan, and so much more.Every page is designed to maximise accessibility and engagement. Detailed factboxes make it easy for readers to find information and make comparisons. The large images throughout have been selected for their ability to intrigue and surprise, while the annotations draw attention to key features and provide an effective hook, making kids want to read on to learn more.Written with flair and clarity, this book functions as both an invaluable reference guide and an engaging read. It will provide inspiration for school projects, and a speedy way to find important facts for homework assignments.The authors - including Claudia Martin, Michael Leach, and Meriel Lland - have been selected for their world-class ability to convey information clearly to young readers without compromising accuracy; and they are supported by a range of expert consultants.With a beautiful foil-accented cover design, this visual encyclopedia has a place on every young reader's bookshelf, and makes an ideal gift for any child aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-colour photography.

Children can embark on an epic voyage of discovery with this eye-catching hardback encyclopedia, covering space science, planet earth,the animal kingdom and the prehistoric world.This highly visual guide uses clear, easy-to-follow language, with each page unpacking key concepts in an accessible, compelling way that's perfect for young children. Readers will delight in reading about other planets of the Solar System, discovering natural phenomena such as volcanoes, and exploring wild habitats populated by extraordinary creatures such as green flying frogs. These eye-opening facts and stats are accompanied by full-colour photographs and illustrations which bring ideas to life. An excellent way to supplement school learning, and foster a fascination with knowledge in children aged 5+.

Young readers can explore why money matters with this accessible hardback guide to the economy and finance, brought to life with full-colour illustrations and diagrams.From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life.By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer:• How can I make money?• Why do we keep our money in banks?• What is cryptocurrency?• How will AI change the world of work and money?• If money is so great, why can't we print more of it!? Perfect for curious kids aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.