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It’s a big question—could beetles survive a volcanic eruption? Beetles are incredible, just like the coleopterologists who study them! Get ready to discover the unique adaptations that let beetles thrive in different habitats around the world, impressive ways beetles help keep nature healthy, the species that’s tough enough to live through a natural disaster, and so much more! Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, part of a unique, collectable series that will start a lifelong interest in science. With QR code links to The Big Question Answered website for comprehensive free teacher resources, kids’ activities, and more!

Learn the difference between weather and climate and how Earth’s atmosphere and oceans work together to shape our world. This book shows how human activity affects the climate and explains what we can do to protect the future.

Journey beneath the Earth’s surface to learn about layers of the planet, tectonic plates, and the rock and fossil cycle. Readers explore ancient life through fossils and discover how rocks and minerals shape our everyday world.

Explore the water cycle, the difference between freshwater and ocean habitats, and why clean water is vital for all living things. Readers learn about biodiversity, threats to water ecosystems, and how to protect this essential resource.

This book explains what habitats are, how they support wildlife, and why they are disappearing. Young readers discover the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, and how conservation and restoration projects protect nature.

Discover what it means to live sustainably and why clean energy matters for our planet’s future. This book explores renewable power, eco-friendly design, and innovative ideas helping people reduce their impact on Earth.

This book introduces children to the causes and effects of pollution, from air and water contamination to the problem of waste. Readers learn simple ways to reduce rubbish, recycle materials, and help protect the planet.

Hello Bee introduces children to the fascinating world of bees through a clear, friendly narrative. Readers follow a bee as they explore both real and imagined jobs outside the hive – from gathering nectar to making honeycomb in zero gravity. Each role reveals a real task bees perform or a unique trait they possess, with simple explanations of how these activities and adaptations benefit the hive and the wider world. Blending accurate information with lively narrative and bright illustrations, Hello Bees makes complex science understandable and memorable, sparking curiosity and appreciation for pollinators.

Hello Plant follows the story of a curious seedling wondering what it might become. As it soaks up sun, swims on open seas, and stretches its roots, the seedling reveals different plant’s unique abilities. Each stage of its adventure is filled with facts woven into the narrative, so children learn naturally through the story. Bright illustrations and a warm voice make plant science simple and fun. By combining a central character with real-life processes, Hello Plants turns biology into a funny, relatable experience, helping young readers understand the hidden lives of plants and the role they play on our planet.

Hello Fossil follows the tale of a curious little fossil trying to figure out which dinosaur it came from. Was it once part of a tall neck? A mighty tail? A stomping foot? As the fossil travels through ancient swamps, dusty dig sites, and bustling museums, readers discover how fossils are made, found, and studied. Each moment of its humorous quest introduces real facts hidden inside the story, helping children learn naturally. With playful illustrations and a gentle, curious voice, Hello Fossils turns prehistoric science into a friendly mystery, inspiring young explorers to wonder about the amazing creatures of our past.

Hello Shark follows a curious young shark determined to discover its favourite dinner. Will it choose crunchy crabs, speedy fish, or wiggly squid? As it glides through coral reefs, sandy shallows, and deep-sea caves, the shark learns how different ocean creatures hunt and eat — including itself! Each stop on its journey weaves real facts about shark diets, senses, and behaviour into the playful narrative, so children learn naturally through the story. With friendly illustrations and a gentle voice, Hello Shark turns ocean science into a humorous, relatable adventure, helping young readers understand sharks as fascinating, essential guardians of the sea.

Hello Planet follows a small, curious star as it explores space and learns how planets move around it to form a solar system. As the star meets rocky planets, gas giants, and small moons, children discover simple facts about the Sun, planets, and orbits. Clear explanations show how the star gives light and warmth, and why planets travel in paths around it. Told through a gentle, character-led story and supported by bright illustrations, Hello Planet introduces early space science in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy for young readers to understand.

Hello Coral introduces children to the vibrant world of coral reefs through a friendly, engaging narrative. Readers follow a piece of coral as it runs a bustling hotel for fish, tending to their needs – from finding cozy nooks to providing shelter from predators. Each interaction teaches real facts about coral biology, reef ecosystems, and the fish and other creatures that rely on these habitats. With lively storytelling, accurate science, and colourful illustrations, Hello Coral makes complex ocean science approachable and memorable, sparking curiosity and appreciation for marine life and the delicate balance of reef communities.

Hello Magnet introduces children to the fascinating world of magnets and the science of materials through the adventures of a little magnet seeking a best friend. Along the way, it tests paper, wood, plastic, and more — learning which items are attracted and which are not. Each encounter teaches simple physics concepts such as magnetic attraction and repulsion, poles, and the properties of metals. With colourful illustrations and a lively, character-led narrative, Hello Magnet blends imaginative storytelling with accurate science, making concepts about forces, magnetism, and matter engaging, memorable, and fun for young readers.

Hello Chameleon introduces children to the colourful world of reptiles through the adventures of a chameleon preparing for a very important event. As it tests patterns, colours, and textures, the chameleon interacts with geckos, iguanas, and snakes, revealing real-life facts about camouflage, adaptation, and reptile behaviour. Each playful encounter teaches how chameleons change colour, why reptiles display certain traits, and how they survive in diverse habitats. With bright illustrations and a friendly, character-led narrative, Hello Chameleon blends accurate science with imaginative storytelling, making complex biology engaging, memorable, and fun for young readers.

Hello Bee introduces children to the fascinating world of bees through a clear, friendly narrative. Readers follow a bee as they explore both real and imagined jobs outside the hive – from gathering nectar to making honeycomb in zero gravity. Each role reveals a real task bees perform or a unique trait they possess, with simple explanations of how these activities and adaptations benefit the hive and the wider world. Blending accurate information with lively narrative and bright illustrations, Hello Bees makes complex science understandable and memorable, sparking curiosity and appreciation for pollinators.

Hello Plant follows the story of a curious seedling wondering what it might become. As it soaks up sun, swims on open seas, and stretches its roots, the seedling reveals different plant’s unique abilities. Each stage of its adventure is filled with facts woven into the narrative, so children learn naturally through the story. Bright illustrations and a warm voice make plant science simple and fun. By combining a central character with real-life processes, Hello Plants turns biology into a funny, relatable experience, helping young readers understand the hidden lives of plants and the role they play on our planet.

Hello Fossil follows the tale of a curious little fossil trying to figure out which dinosaur it came from. Was it once part of a tall neck? A mighty tail? A stomping foot? As the fossil travels through ancient swamps, dusty dig sites, and bustling museums, readers discover how fossils are made, found, and studied. Each moment of its humorous quest introduces real facts hidden inside the story, helping children learn naturally. With playful illustrations and a gentle, curious voice, Hello Fossils turns prehistoric science into a friendly mystery, inspiring young explorers to wonder about the amazing creatures of our past.

Hello Shark follows a curious young shark determined to discover its favourite dinner. Will it choose crunchy crabs, speedy fish, or wiggly squid? As it glides through coral reefs, sandy shallows, and deep-sea caves, the shark learns how different ocean creatures hunt and eat — including itself! Each stop on its journey weaves real facts about shark diets, senses, and behaviour into the playful narrative, so children learn naturally through the story. With friendly illustrations and a gentle voice, Hello Shark turns ocean science into a humorous, relatable adventure, helping young readers understand sharks as fascinating, essential guardians of the sea.

Hello Planet follows a small, curious star as it explores space and learns how planets move around it to form a solar system. As the star meets rocky planets, gas giants, and small moons, children discover simple facts about the Sun, planets, and orbits. Clear explanations show how the star gives light and warmth, and why planets travel in paths around it. Told through a gentle, character-led story and supported by bright illustrations, Hello Planet introduces early space science in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy for young readers to understand.

Hello Coral introduces children to the vibrant world of coral reefs through a friendly, engaging narrative. Readers follow a piece of coral as it runs a bustling hotel for fish, tending to their needs – from finding cozy nooks to providing shelter from predators. Each interaction teaches real facts about coral biology, reef ecosystems, and the fish and other creatures that rely on these habitats. With lively storytelling, accurate science, and colourful illustrations, Hello Coral makes complex ocean science approachable and memorable, sparking curiosity and appreciation for marine life and the delicate balance of reef communities.

Hello Magnet introduces children to the fascinating world of magnets and the science of materials through the adventures of a little magnet seeking a best friend. Along the way, it tests paper, wood, plastic, and more — learning which items are attracted and which are not. Each encounter teaches simple physics concepts such as magnetic attraction and repulsion, poles, and the properties of metals. With colourful illustrations and a lively, character-led narrative, Hello Magnet blends imaginative storytelling with accurate science, making concepts about forces, magnetism, and matter engaging, memorable, and fun for young readers.