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Children can discover the wonders of computing, from early developments to its latest technologies, in this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-colour. Covering Artificial Intelligence, coding, virtual reality and more, this entertaining guide explores the history of computing developments and its role in society today. Readers can discover how computing is used in space exploration, how microprocessors work, the famous figures who revolutionised our world and other eye-opening facts. These new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Includes:• Famous figures such as Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates• Computer programming and coding principles• How computing technologies affect healthcare, gaming, space exploration and more• A glossary of key termsSupporting STEM learning, this inspiring guide will appeal to any child aged 8+ who wants to take their interest in computing further.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.

Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne brings you a wide-ranging, vibrantly illustrated guide to the technologies and inventions that have shaped our everyday lives and forge our future.From the invention of the wheel to the exploration of space, discover the radical ways in which technological advances have transformed our world. Young readers can learn more about everyday gadgets, electricity, vehicles, and the world of computers-and where technology could take us in the future, too. These big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Topics include:• Artificial intelligence• Transportation and travel• Robots and drones• Sci-fi technologySupporting STEM learning, this illustrated introduction to technology is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Discover the wonders of engineering with this vibrantly illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book. Young readers can take a journey through the incredible world of engineering - discovering how the field began, some famous events and key figures from its history and how engineers work today. It covers all the main types of engineering, including civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic and chemical. Find out the skills needed to... • Design cars, jets, ships and rockets • Build spectacular skyscrapers • Dig tunnels through mountains • Deliver power to homes, farms and factories Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to full-colour illustrations, vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids aged 8-12 will relish sharing them with friends and family! ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Young readers can take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the universe in this fascinating guide to the world of astronomy, beautifully illustrated in full-colour. Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Includes: • The solar system and Milky Way • Navigating the night sky using constellations • How stars are born and how they die • The startling secrets of deepest space Covering cosmology, astrophysics, planetary science and astrobiology, this book supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers 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.

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.

Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full-colour.Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant diagrams. Children can discover why giraffes have such long necks, what the relationship is between humans and monkeys, how sharks can be older than dinosaurs and many more incredible examples of evolution the world around us.Readers can also learn about the scientific discovery of evolution, including Charles Darwin's research aboard the HMS Beagle, Alfred Russel Wallace's expeditions to the Amazon and South East Asia, and the discovery of genetics by Gregor Mendel in his experimentation with garden peas. These inspiring stories give a human perspective to these scientific breakthroughs and will inspire kids to follow in their own curiosity.Topics include:• The story of life• Natural selection• Studying fossils• Evolution examples• Genes and DNA• Selective breeding• The future of lifeSupporting STEM learning, this wide-ranging book will a wide-ranging understanding of key topics within biology and natural history. Perfect for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Introduces children to advanced topics by using simple text and delightful illustrations.Supports STEM learning outside of the classroom.Covers popular topics including space technology and supercars.The Curious Kids series has sold over 125k copies worldwide!

Kids can discover a new way of looking at the world with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book on technology. It's packed with clear, colorful, and engaging explanations of key concepts including: - Machines and materials - Medical technology - Computing Big ideas pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Children can take their first step in understanding technology with this wide-ranging celebration of the subject. Perfect for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Young readers can discover the wonders of chemistry with this accessible introduction, presented in a wonderful jacketed hardback format with full-colour illustrations. This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of this fundamental topic, accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Alex Foster. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core chemistry topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas about: • Elements • Compounds • Molecules • Atoms • And much more!A great gift for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Young readers can discover the wonders of physics with this inspirational and accessible book, brought to life by full-colour illustrations. This vibrant jacketed hardback is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations of the world of physics, including matter and motion, space and time, energy and forces. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to colourful diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas about: • Astrophysics: the Big Bang, the moon, space exploration... • Optics: the speed of light, refraction, illusions... • Acoustics: sound waves, the doppler effect, supersonic sound... • Applied physics: engineering, aerodynamics; future technologies... Perfect for readers aged 8-12. 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.

From the Earth's core to the highest mountain peaks, young readers can explore the wonders of planet earth with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this entertaining hardback brings earth science to life with fascinating facts and captivating full-colour illustrations. Children can learn how plants breath, why the sea is salty, how humans evolved, how we can protect our planet and more! Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams, text boxes and an engaging, energetic prose style. Topics include:• Rocks and minerals• Earthquakes and volcanoes• Wildlife and habitats• Climate and conservationSupporting STEM topics and school learning, this wide-ranging celebration of geography, earth science and ecology is perfect for kids aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books, which are designed to bring STEM subjects to life in a relatable way, with a smart, modern visual sensibility.

Young readers can take their first step in a lifelong love of the natural world with this introduction to biology, presented in a wonderful jacketed hardback format with full-colour illustrations. This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of the natural world and the science behind it, accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations by Alex Foster. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas about: • The human body and its organs • Animals, plants, and other living things • The microscopic universe of cells • Ecology and biodiversity Perfect for readers aged 8-12. 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.