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Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book, with words from a Costa-winning author.Written by award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan with detailed artwork by Nina Chakrabarti, this is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander through Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today.Winner of the Books for Topics Book of the Year!Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023!“A truly stunning book to pour over for hours.” WRD magazine“This colourful, evocative journey through India […] does a superb job of conveying the vast scale, variety and richness of the subcontinent, touching intriguingly on its wealth of wildlife, food, festivals, dance, scientific innovation and history.” Guardian

Why does purple mean royalty? Do red sweets really contain beetles? And what was the world's deadliest colour?This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the science, history and mysteries of colour. From how our eyes see colour to the fascinating stories and cultural meanings behind them, every page invites curiosity and wonder.Packed with surprising facts, quirky questions and eye-opening tales, this book will change the way children see the world around them - because every colour has a story to tell.With stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti and captivating text by author Laura Mucha, this is a visual treat for curious minds aged 7 and up.

Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book, with words from a Costa-winning author.Written by award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan with detailed artwork by Nina Chakrabarti, this is a joyful celebration of India and its incredible people, places and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander through Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible country it is today.Winner of the Books for Topics Book of the Year!Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023!“A truly stunning book to pour over for hours.” WRD magazine“This colourful, evocative journey through India […] does a superb job of conveying the vast scale, variety and richness of the subcontinent, touching intriguingly on its wealth of wildlife, food, festivals, dance, scientific innovation and history.” Guardian

Can you identify a tree from its seed? How is a frog different from a toad? And where can you find the Big Dipper?Explore the natural world around you using these new activity cards based on the book Hello Nature by Nina Chakrabarti. Take them with you while walking in the woods, holidaying on the beach, or just poking around your own back yard. With thirty fun activities to try, from stone skimming and pond dipping to making feather quill pens and boats from nutshells, there is fun for all the family.

Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils!In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt - from mummies, pets and Tutankhamun's tomb, to the spells, nicknames and funny messages that have been discovered - before using the sturdy card stencils and dictionary to create secret messages.Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs, measure your height in Egyptian hands and even write a spooky spell!Dazzling gold-foil coverBeautiful colour illustrations on every page by award-winning Nina ChakrabartiCreated with world-leading hieroglyphics experts from the British MuseumHigh-quality, sustainable paper and sturdy card stencils make this an eco-friendly formatThe perfect gift for any child aged 7+

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees.**Winner of The Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction 2025**Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees.Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place.The first in a series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series: Think Big: The Speed of Light

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees.**Winner of The Children's Wainwright Prize for Non-Fiction 2025**Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees.Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place.The first in a series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series: Think Big: The Speed of Light

Create your own secret Nahuatl messages with hieroglyphic stencils!In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding historians can learn all about life in the Aztec age - from gods and goddesses to food, nicknames, poetry and jokes - before using the sturdy card stencils and dictionary to create secret messages.Write your Aztec birthday, make up an Aztec name and even compose a Nahuatl poem!Dazzling foil coverBeautiful colour illustrations on every page by award-winning Nina ChakrabartiCreated with world-leading experts from the British MuseumHigh-quality, sustainable paper and sturdy card stencils make this an eco-friendly formatThe perfect gift for any child aged 7+

Discover the secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum.Children aged 6+ will love learning about the history and secrets of one of the most iconic medieval artworks in the world as it returns to the UK for the very first time!What is the Bayeux Tapestry? How was it made? Who created it and what story does it tell?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this illustrated child-friendly guide filled with facts, tales, theories and secrets.Written in consultation with curators from the British Museum, this is a celebration of the Bayeux Tapestry and its place in history.