Discover the most unbelievable, mind-boggling facts with Fact or Fiction?
Do head lice prefer clean hair? Is Friday the 13th really unlucky? Can you get sucked into an aeroplane loo? Fact or Fiction?
Look inside Fact or Fiction? and find out whether these common sayings are true or false! Packed with amazing fun facts for kids, unbelievable statistics and common sayings Fact or Fiction? reveals the truth!
Covering lots of weird facts and fascinating topics, for example, did you know that you are taller in the morning than in the evening or that diamonds are made in volcanoes. From animals and people to space and science, each true or false question is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Plus you’ll discover incredible facts and statistics to wow your family and friends too. The perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays this book is packed with fun facts for kids with inquisitive minds.
Remember! Next time you’re told that swimming pool water turns red when you pee in it or that if you sneeze with your eyes open they will pop out make sure you have a copy of this handy!
My Dinosaur Infographic Sticker Activities is an interactive journey through the dangerous world of dinosaurs.
Includes more than 200 stickers and printed on high-quality paper that’s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons, this book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days and a great gift for curious children.
Travel back millions of years to learn the facts and figures about the underwater creature that dwarfed the great white shark, how huge a Triceratops’s skull was and build a T-rex’s skeleton out of stickers.
Packed with fact-based stickering, colouring and searching activities to help you remember all of the fascinating facts, My Dinosaur Infographic Sticker Activity Book is a bold, bright and beautiful book that will take your imagination on an exciting journey.
My Animal Infographic Sticker Activity Book is an interactive journey through the animal kingdom that includes more than 200 stickers and printed on high-quality paper that’s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons. This book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days and a great gift for animal-loving children.
Fly to the moon and swim to the depths of the ocean to learn facts and figures about your favourite friends, including who flies further than any other bird on Earth, how many pandas weigh the same as a crocodile, and the fastest animals on the planet!
Packed with fact-based stickering, colouring and searching activities to help you remember all of the fascinating facts, My Animal Infographic Sticker Activity Book is a bold, bright and beautiful book that will take your imagination on an exciting journey.
From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of THE DARKEST MINDS comes an extraordinary graphic novel about magic, friendship and discovering your power. Extraordinary things don’t happen to fourteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, a talented weaver who dreams about life outside of her tiny village. But that all changes when a mysterious young wizard named Wayland North appears and asks for Sydelle’s help. He’s got a shocking secret that could stop a war between kingdoms … if he can reach the capital with the news in time.
As Sydelle and Wayland race against the clock to deliver their message, they must contend with wild weather and a dark wizard who will do anything to stop them. But the sudden earthquakes and freak snowstorms may not be a coincidence. And as Sydelle discovers more about North’s past and her own strange abilities, she realises that the fate of the kingdom may rest in her fingertips.
Fire! FIRE! At the first sign of a fire we call the fire brigade. But what did people do before the fire service existed? Learn about the evolution from the first brigades to the multi-skilled fire services that operate around the world today.
Wayland Books have partnered with The National Archives to bring you this incredible photographic record of one of the most revered professions around: firefighting.
Trace firefighting through history, beginning with the Romans. Then learn about the Great Fire of London, the man who created the first organised fire service, the evolution of firefighting equipment and the introduction of women to the service.
Today, a firefighter does more than simply put out fires. They play a key role in search and rescue operations, road accidents and disaster relief. Learn about all this and more in Smoke, Flame, Fire!
Discover the amazing history of policing through photographs – from historic invaders to Interpol and DNA profiling in this fascinating children’s book for ages 7+
At the first sign of danger we call 999, but what did people do before the police force existed? Learn about the evolution of the service that protects us – from keeping invaders in order to the first bobbies on the beat and the latest crime-fighting scientific developments.
Wayland have partnered with The National Archives to bring you this incredible photographic record of one of the most revered professions around: policing.
Trace policing through history, beginning with the Romans. Then learn about Scotland’s first organised police force, smuggling, poaching and street crime, the River police and the Industrial Revolution, the evolution of police vehicles, the world’s most famous detective and the introduction of women to the service.
Explore the many pathways of the mind in this beautiful celebration of brain power and neurodiversity, written by developmental psychologist, Dr. Francesca Fotheringham and published in association with The British Psychological Society. Wonders of the Mind is a beautiful and powerful look at the workings of the brain and the complexity of the mind. Explore the chemical messages that guide our bodies, the changes brains and minds undergo as they grow, our emotions, memories and the power of sleep. Enhance your understanding of both neurodiversity and mental health through clear and sensitive introductions to each topic. Consider the influence of physical health, culture and language on the mind – and try out some brain teasers to see it all in action! Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
This is the fourth book in a series published by Wayland and illustrated by Jan Bielecki that take an authoritative look at the wonders of science – making complex ideas accessible to kids. Other books in the series include: Wonders of the Night Sky and The Future of the Universe by Professor Raman Prinja and The Wonders of Time, by Emily Akkermans, which were published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.
A frank, up-to-the-minute guide to boys’ growing up issues. The Boy Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help boys navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty and guide them gently through the potential pitfalls. From willy worries, shaving and body hair to girls, spots, bullying and staying safe in a cyber world, The Boy Files‘ chatty, big-brotherly style is a feel-good reference source for ‘tweens and young teens.
Chapters:
Even superheroes go through puberty
The puberty alphabet
All about hormones
Zits, bits and stinky pits
Girls aren’t aliens
Growth spurts, gorilla hair and a voice like VADER!
Sleeping late and controlling the hate
The wandering willy
Staying safe
Live long and prosper
Partner title to The Girl Files by Jacqui Bailey, The Boy Files is written by agony uncle Alex Hooper-Hodson, who is also the author of 52 Teen Boy Problems & How To Solve Them and 52 Teen Girl Problems & How To Solve Them, all published by Wayland.
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.
Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of transport, asking and answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.
So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!
Other titles in the series:
So Many Questions: About Space
So Many Questions: About Buildings
So Many Questions: About Robots
So Many Questions: About Rainforests
So Many Questions: About Animals
So Many Questions: About Oceans
So Many Questions: About Plants
Super Smart Thinking: Economics uses striking design and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce important concepts, such as the economic problem, self-interest and government intervention.
This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.
Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Economics.
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world of robots through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning.
Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of robots, asking and answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.
So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!
Other titles in the series:
So Many Questions: About Space
So Many Questions: About Buildings
So Many Questions: About Transport
So Many Questions: About Rainforests
So Many Questions: About Animals
So Many Questions: About Oceans
So Many Questions: About Plants
Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think.
Children’s brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronaut great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice.
By uncovering the way that real astronauts and space scientists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.
Each book contains biographies of four top space pioneers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.
Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Space or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.
Titles in this series: Think Like An Astronaut Think Like An Artist Think Like a Coder Think Like An Engineer Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist
Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From growing flowers and vegetables, to building a bee hotel or aging a tree, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment.
This book tells you all you need to know about plants – what types of plants are there and where do they grow? Discover the different parts of a plant and why they’re important, from roots and petals to leaves and seeds. Follow the life cycle of a plant and see how seeds grow. See how plants release water through their leaves in a simple experiment.
This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.
Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.
Striking design and illustrations combine with easy-to-understand text introduce the primary perspectives of psychology, from the biological to the humanist approach.
This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.
Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Psychology.
Titles in the series: Economics Made Easy/ Philosophy Made Easy/ Psychology Made Easy/ Sociology Made Easy
Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think.
Children’s brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking.
By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.
Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.
Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.
Titles in this series: Think Like An Astronaut Think Like An Artist Think Like a Coder Think Like An Engineer Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist
For the quiz-loving child – Go Quiz Yourself is great for learning science independently from home! Combining learning with pleasure, Go Quiz Yourself will help your child get on top of their science lessons from home with clear, concise facts followed by a quiz to test their understanding. Take learning science beyond home school – get friends and family involved in a Science Quiz Night – see who can get the best score!
How were craters created on the Moon?
Why do stars appear to twinkle in the sky?
Why is Earth a magnet?
Why are pancakes usually round?
Name an animal that produces its own light.
AND SO MANY MORE!
These ebooks are designed as a companion resource for children aged 9 and up, who are studying core science topics at Key Stage 2. Illustrations, time lines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge children’s skills in memory, comprehension and reading.
The ebooks in the pack cover:
Dinosaurs
Outer Space
Science
The Human Body
Also available as ebooks are:
Go Quiz Yourself: Around the World
Go Quiz Yourself: Sport
Look up into the night sky and learn all about constellations, shooting stars and satellites.
This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the glorious night sky.
‘Look and Wonder’ is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.
Other titles in the series:
A Stroll Through the Seasons
A Wonderful World of Weather
Incredible Rainforests
The Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle Story
The Amazing Plant Life Cycle Story
The Awesome Night Sky
The Great Big Water Cycle Adventure
Find out about the weather, from clouds and rain to snow and sleet and fog and hail. How does weather work and how does it affect people’s lives.
This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the glorious nature of our weather.
‘Look and Wonder’ is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.
Other titles in the series:
A Stroll Through the Seasons
A Wonderful World of Weather
Incredible Rainforests
The Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle Story
The Amazing Plant Life Cycle Story
The Awesome Night Sky
The Great Big Water Cycle Adventure
Great Games and Amazing Animation encourages readers to imagine and design their own computer games, including mazes, Pong and Space Invaders!
It will take them through all of the creative steps involved, from initial idea to designing characters and learning the types of code that are used to bring these games to life.
Features give practical activities for readers to try. These ‘try at home’ examples help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. Real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology look at the forerunners of digital technology that have paved the way for animators and games developers today.
Provides support to many teachers who are not subject specialists in this area and who can use this book for ideas, inspiration and materials. The book doesn’t rely on a particular software/OS.
Other titles in the Get Ahead in Computing series: Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs; Awesome Algorithms & Creative Coding; Computing and Coding in the Real World; Super Social Media and Awesome Online Safety; The Science of Computers; Web Page Design
Learn about the human body through facts focused on percentages.
Did you know blood is made of 55% plasma and 45% blood cells? Together they make 100% blood. Or that 65% of the body is water? Lungs, the brain, muscles, senses are some of the topics covered in this exciting new way of exploring how our body works.
Find out what makes the world complete by understanding the different components that make everything whole. The series combines the visual style of infographics and their striking way of presenting facts and figures, alongside in-depth explanations and diagrams. It is a fun approach to science, leaving behind long lists of facts and presenting information in a relevant and easy-to-understand way.
Other topics covered in the series are the human body, our living planet, energy and fuel, people and places, forces and matter, space and time.
Get kids engaged in maths with real-life problem solving. In each fully illustrated title maths topics are carefully explained in different scenarios. Children are then given problems to solve around the scenario.
Topics covered include measurement (inches and centimetres, to litres and millilitres and units of time and days of the week), problems with numbers (by adding, subtracting, division and multiplication and using roman numerals), how to use fractions, decimal places and percentages, shapes (2-D and 3D) and statistics, such as tables, bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs.
The level of maths progresses as you go through the book, building a sense of achievement. It includes tips and tricks to make maths problem-solving easy.
Each book is framed around a high interest area, perfect for children aged 7-11.
A first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way. Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further.
In this book, find out all about light and the things that produce light, whether they’re in nature or made by humans. Discover how shadows form and how mirrors work – and why we see the colours of the rainbow.
Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.
Other titles in the series:
Quick Fix Science: Animals
Quick Fix Science: Human Body
Quick Fix Science: Light
Quick Fix Science: Plants
Quick Fix Science: Forces and Magnets
Quick Fix Science: Materials
A first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way.
Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further.
In this book, find out about all kinds of plants and the special ways in which the different parts of a plant are adapted to where they live. Discover how they behave, and how some plants trick us to get what they want!
Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.
Other titles in the series:
Quick Fix Science: Animals
Quick Fix Science: Human Body
Quick Fix Science: Light
Quick Fix Science: Plants
Quick Fix Science: Forces and Magnets
Quick Fix Science: Materials
Discover how machine learning is changing our world!
Imagine a machine that can learn from experience and teach itself new things – that’s AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent machines from the earliest ideas to today’s technology. Discover how AI helps us in different ways, including problem solving and diagnosing diseases.
The Explore AI series takes a trip through the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Explore the incredible AI applications in the world around us, and find out how AI engineers have modelled machine intelligence on our amazing human abilities and processes.
