Thomas Canavan – författare

Do you have what it takes to be an eco hero? Yes, of course you do - and this action-packed book will prove it! Learn how to make a bug hotel, how to build a solar-powered still, and how to prepare a delicious treat for the birds in your neighbourhood! You''ll be building up the real-life skills you''ll need to become an environmental scientist. 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. An awesome and inspirational book for both boys and girls, aged seven and up.

Do you have what it takes to be a cool coder? Yes, of course you do - and this action-packed book will prove it! From algorithms to sequences, loops, variables, Boolean logic and everything inbetween, this book breaks down the basics of coding into bite-sized pieces! Each spread covers a different topic, and has a fun activity to reinforce the learning objective. 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. An awesome book for both boys and girls, aged 7+.

Why can''t we breathe underwater? Is the small intestine really longer than the human body? How does our brain tell the rest of our body what to do? Find the answers to these and lots of other human body puzzlers inside this fantastic, fact-packed book. Perfect for curious kids aged 8 and up.

Why does popcorn pop? What makes you hiccup? Why do zebras have stripes? The answers to these and many other baffling questions can be found in this fact-packed book. Topics include: • Brilliant Body • Wacky World • Amazing Animals • Fantastic Forces • Potty Plants • Super Space Presented in a Q&A format, the clear explanations will help readers build up their scientific knowledge and make sense of the weird and wonderful world around them. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

Did you know that in a room of 23 people, it''s more likely than not that two people share a birthday? And that everything from rock music to code-breaking is based on maths? This book is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary maths-based facts that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating areas of mathematics.Perfect for children aged 8+.

Hold on to your lab goggles and get ready to have your mind blown! From microwave soap monsters to make-your-own lava lamps, this book is bursting with brilliant experiments that will teach you everything you need to know about the appliance of science. All of the projects can easily be performed at home, and clear instructions are accompanied by entertaining images and informative text. It''s the perfect how-to guide for young scientists aged 8+.

Hold on to your lab goggles! From a homemade lava lamp to a potato-powered battery, this book is bursting with fantastic experiments to impress your friends and bring science to life.The fun projects have easy-to-follow instructions, and clear explanations of why each one works. Science has never been so much fun!

Why does tickling make you laugh? What happens if you eat upside down? For the answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside! This hilarious fact book is all themed around the human body. Featuring hilarious cartoon illustrations, What Makes You Hiccup? will help children name different organs and learn basic biological principles, all while laughing at the body''s gross quirks. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged 7+, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

Were there cannibals in Anglo-Saxon times? What''s the stinkiest fruit you can eat? To find out the revolting answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside! Discover gruesome facts about foul food, horrid history, grotty bodies, scary science and appalling animals.Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross! This series really has the "wow" factor. It''s like a roller-coaster ride for your brain!Perfect for children aged 7+

Why are black holes black? Why can''t you tickle yourself? For the answers to these, and many more science questions, just look inside! Young readers will be blown away by this book of crazy science facts. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons, What Does the Moon Taste Like? will introduce children to the basics of biology, chemistry and physics, in a fun and accessible way. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged 7+, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, funny, and gross!