Kellan Stover – illustratör

Calling all space cadets! Usborne assigns you a mission to see inside these extraordinary space stations and spacecrafts, from the beginning of the space race to the latest missions to Mars and beyond. With over 70 flaps to lift, plus links to websites with video clips and more information. Published in association with the UK Space Agency.Chapters in this book include:- What's a space station?- Early spacecraft- Reaching the Moon- Early space stations- The International Space Station- Mission to Mars- Building spacecraft- Deep space probes- The future

A highly illustrated, fun and easy-to-read guide to politics in the modern world.An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations.Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information."Clearly explains the basic principles of decision-making and political representation."The Guardian"A brilliant resource for all ages, this book explores the big issues in both the political world today & political systems throughout history."Just Imagine"An exciting and informative book helping children understand everyday politics."Hive, selected as Children's Book of the Month- A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week- Winner of the Junior Design AwardsChapters in this book include:- What is politics?- Who's in charge?- What is a government?All kinds of governmentsHow societies have run themselves from Ancient Athens and Rome, to China, Europe and the Birth of the United States of AmericaPolitical systemsHow does democracy actually work? How do countries get things done? And what about the alternatives - dictatorship, communism and even total anarchy?Elections and votingWho can vote? Who can't? And is there a way to count all the votes up that's fair to everyone?Political changeHow can people influence their governments in between elections - or in countries where elections don't happen at all?Political ideologiesWhat are the big ideas that politicians use to decide how to run a country? What's the difference between 'left' and 'right' in politics, and why does it matter? How can work out where YO are on the political spectrum?Big questionsSometimes what matters most isn't who is in charge, or what they stand for, but what they're actually going to do to fix the world's problems...- Is there such a thing as 'human rights'?- Can war ever be justified?- Why are some countries poor?- What is terrorism?- What is prison for?- What is freedom of speech?- How does the media affect politics?- What is immigration?- Am I a feminist?- Who's responsible for the planet?- Is corruption inevitable?- How to argue- Learn to debate- What next?

Dive into the world of business with this lively introduction, whether you want to be an entrepreneur or a smarter consumer. With bright, infographic pictures, it describes how to start your own business, manage your money and beat the competition and explains global supply chains and interest rates. Includes links to websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:- What is a business?- Why do we need businesses?- Business is everywhere- Why set up a business?How to start a businessDo you want to start a business? Here are the basics you need to get stuck in: think up business ides, testing them, sussing out your competition, and raising the money you need to start.How to sell your stuffRaring to go? Now you need to answer these questions: where should your goods or services be on sale? How much should you charge? And how do you persuade people to buy them?Keeping track of moneyHow do businesses make sure they spend less money than they make? Why do you need to pay taxes? And why do some businesses fail?People in businessHere's where to find out who does what in business. Read about what makes a good leader, how leaders get the best out of their employees, and how businesses can affect consumers and communities.Making a productHow do you make something that is high quality, without it costing too much? How do businesses satisfy customers and protect the environment at the same time?Growing the businessBigger is better, isn't it? But how do you grow your business? And can a business ever get too big?The bigger pictureAll businesses are affected by the world around them. Find out about the economy and interest rates and how they affect business. Discover how governments support and control businesses, and the impact of new technology.What now?