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Who were the ancient Greeks? What are the Greek myths? What food did people eat? When were the first Olympic games?

This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about ancient Greece. The detective shows readers how to write a day-in-the-life story of a warrior, slave or Spartan girl, debate like an ancient Greek philosopher and rewrite a Greek myth and present it as a play!

Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children’s curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.
History Detective Investigates: Ancient Greece is a hands-on, investigative approach to history. Learn all about Ancient Greece, its people and the story of ancient Greece that goes back 2,500 years ago.

Who were the Ancient Greeks? Ancient Greece has a remarkable history. Learn about the early Minoans, mainland Greece and the Greek Islands and the Olympic games that began in 776 BC.

There are many great stories from Greece about the Trojan War and the Wooden Horse to The Odyssey about a Greek soldier. The Greeks were also famed for their Gods, Greek art, and they led the way with new ideas about science, art and philosophy.

Contains maps, paintings, artefacts and photographs to show how the Greeks lived.

Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

If you enjoy reading about the Ancient Greeks then take a look at Stone Age to Iron Age, The Mayan Civilization, Ancient Egypt and Early Islamic Civilizations.

Packed with amazing facts and eye-grabbing images, Your Breathtaking Lungs and Rocking Respiratory System takes a different approach to teaching the reader about the lungs and how and why we breathe.

Every spread opens with an amazing science fact about the human body – for example – An average person breathes around 8,000-9,000 litres of air in a day! – then goes on to explain how scientifically this is possible. By exploring these attention-grabbing sections, readers will build up their understanding of how the body’s lungs and respiratory system work.

Detailed diagrams and amazing images illustrate the lively, factual text. Your Breathtaking Lungs and Rocking Respiratory System looks at the structure of the lungs and the process of breathing. What happens when we breathe in? What actually is a sneeze? Why is breathing in harder than breathing out? Why does talking depend on breathing? Answers to all these questions and many more can be found in this fascinating title.

The Your Brilliant Body series includes:
‘See for Yourself’ features – practical activities that help readers understand key ideas
Amazing fact panels to intrigue the reader
Advice on keeping in good shape, and warnings about common health problems.

Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps… Mistaken identities, deceipt, lovers’ quarrels and a happy ending… discover the entertaining story at the heart of Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies.

The age-appropriate text in Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Much Ado About Nothing introduces readers to the play by re-telling the story in modern English. It’s an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for children of 9 and above, and perfect for fans of the Tony Ross and Andrew Matthews series Shakespeare Stories.

The book also contains information about the background to Much Ado About Nothing, its major themes, language, the Globe theatre, and Shakespeare’s life during the time he was writing the play, so is a useful resource for project work, or for anyone studying the play itself. Gossip, and its role in society in 16th century England, is also examined.

Anna Claybourne’s concise, witty text really brings out the humour and the drama of the stories, rendering them as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare’s time. Comparisons with themes in modern life: love, revenge, family relationships, political power struggles, etc., serve to reinforce this.

The text is supported by Tom Morgan-Jones’ fantastic artwork, giving the series real visual appeal.

Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories allow children today to be as enthralled by Shakespeare’s tales as audiences were 400 years ago. Publishing to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, they are an ideal resource for project work connected to this, or to Shakespeare Week 2015. Other titles in the series include Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises… A powerful storm, a dramatic shipwreck, an enchanted island, a sorcerer’s daughter and a handsome prince… Discover the magical story at the heart of The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays.

The age-appropriate text in Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: The Tempest introduces readers to the play by re-telling the story in modern English. It’s an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for children of 9 and above, and perfect for fans of the Tony Ross and Andrew Matthews series Shakespeare Stories.

The book also contains information about the background to The Tempest, its major themes, language, the Globe theatre, and Shakespeare’s life during the time he was writing the play, so is a useful resource for project work, or for anyone studying the play itself. Magic, and its meaning in 16th century England, are also examined.

Anna Claybourne’s concise, witty text really brings out the humour and the drama of the stories, rendering them as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare’s time. Comparisons with themes in modern life: love, revenge, family relationships, political power struggles, etc., serve to reinforce this.

The text is supported by Tom Morgan-Jones’ fantastic artwork, giving the series real visual appeal.

Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories allow children today to be as enthralled by Shakespeare’s tales as audiences were 400 years ago. Publishing to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, they are the ideal resource for project work connected to this, or to Shakespeare Week 2015. Other titles in the series include Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing and Hamlet.

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Two families at war, and a pair of young, star-crossed lovers caught in the crossfire… Discover the tragic story at the heart of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s most famous play.

The age-appropriate text in Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Romeo and Juliet introduces readers to the play by re-telling the story in modern English. It’s an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for children of 9 and above, and perfect for fans of the Tony Ross and Andrew Matthews series Shakespeare Stories.

The book also contains information about the background to Romeo and Juliet, its major themes, language, the Globe theatre, and Shakespeare’s life during the time he was writing the play, so is a useful resource for project work, or for anyone studying the play itself. Poisons, and their application in 16th century England, are also examined, to give the play a factual grounding.

Anna Claybourne’s concise, witty text really brings out the humour and the drama of the stories, rendering them as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare’s time. Comparisons with themes in modern life: love, revenge, family relationships, political power struggles, etc., serve to reinforce this.

The text is supported by Tom Morgan-Jones’ fantastic artwork, giving the series real visual appeal.

Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories allow children today to be as enthralled by Shakespeare’s tales as audiences were 400 years ago. Publishing to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, they are the ideal resource for project work connected to this, or to Shakespeare Week 2015. Other titles in the series include Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing and Hamlet.

For thousands of years, humans and their actions have shaped our history. But some events are so profound, they not only change the course of history, they also manage to leave a legacy so powerful, it can be called world-changing. This book looks at 10 of these events – from the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus which brought about a radical change to the face of those continents, to the attacks of 9/11, which ushered in a new era of warfare and terrorism.

Each of the 10 world-changing events is examined in detail – what were the circumstances; who was involved and why; what kind of a legacy has it left; and how is it still relevant to us today?

Spanning a significant portion of human history, from the age of discovery in the 15th century, to both World Wars, the birth of modern science and the end of Apartheid, this book not only examines the events themselves, but also places them in the context of other historical events and developments.

Perfect for course work and cross-curricular activities spanning history, politics and science; the book includes 10 further momentous events, as well as a timeline that places them in the context of world history.

Tips for Public Speaking teaches readers essential skills to help them achieve their academic goals. It also gives advice on using these skills in everyday life to help readers gain valuable life skills and build confidence in extra-curricular activities.

Public speaking might involve talking to a group of people that you know or a crowd of strangers. Though many find it daunting at first, this book gives you tips and advice for gaining confidence in this area. If you speak well in public, people will listen to what you have to say. From the initial stages of planning your talk and thinking about your audience, to looking at body language and preparing your voice, this title covers all aspects of public speaking in manageable chapters.

The Student’s Toolbox equips young people with the tools needed to further their studies and help them develop vital life skills, from planning their timetables through to understanding how to deliver great speeches and presentations. From writing and researching through to planning and speaking, discover how to improve the skills you need to be a grade A student.

Other titles in the Student’s Toolbox series include: Tips for Better Researching, Tips for Better Writing, Tips for Public Speaking, and Tips for Better Planning.

Tips for Better Researching teaches readers essential study skills to help them achieve their academic goals. It also gives advice on using these skills in everyday life to help readers gain valuable life skills and gain confidence in extra-curricular activities.

Research is an important life skill. Being able to find and use relevant information helps you to make choices, reach conclusions, and communicate well. Tips for Better Researching starts with why we need research both in school work and our everyday lives. It then looks at sources of information, including printed material and the internet, and how to filter and choose appropriate information for your project.

The Student’s Toolbox equips young people with the tools needed to further their studies and help them develop vital life skills, from planning their timetables through to understanding how to deliver great speeches and presentations. From writing and researching through to planning and speaking, discover how to improve the skills you need to be a grade A student.

Other titles in the Student’s Toolbox series include: Tips for Better Researching, Tips for Better Writing, Tips for Better Public Speaking, and Tips for Better Planning.

Learn to Draw: Pirates shows children how to draw six piratical things, from pirate captains and peg-leg sailors to enormous pirate sailing ships. Each drawing is broken down into seven simple, easy-to-follow steps to help children create, and then colour in, their own pirate pictures.

Fact boxes on each spread provide information about pirates, allowing children to learn about, as well as to draw, them.

A glossary at the back of the book explains any complicated words, and a ‘More Information’ section gives suggestions as to how children can find out more about pirates.

If children have loved learning to draw pirates, why not try learning to draw dinosaurs, dragons, fairies, mermaids, unicorns, knights, castles, baby animals in other titles in the series?

Learn to Draw: Fairies shows children how to draw six incredible mythical creatures, from forest, water and fire fairies to mermaids and unicorns. Each drawing is broken down into seven simple, easy-to-follow steps to help children create, and then colour in, their own mythical creature pictures.

Fact boxes on each spread provide information about each creature, allowing children to learn about, as well as to draw, them.

A glossary at the back of the book explains any complicated words, and a ‘More Information’ section gives suggestions as to how children can find out more about myths and legends.

If children have loved learning to draw mythical creatures, why not try learning to draw dinosaurs, dragons, baby animals, knights, castles, pirates and pirate ships in other titles in the series?

Learn to Draw: Dinosaurs shows children how to draw six incredible dinosaurs, from T-rex, Stegosaurus and Diplodocus to Triceratops, Velociraptor and Allosaurus. Each drawing is broken down into seven simple, easy-to-follow steps to help children create, and then colour in, their own dinosaur pictures.

Fact boxes on each spread provide information about each dinosaur, allowing children to learn about, as well as to draw, them.

A glossary at the back of the book explains any complicated words, and a ‘More Information’ section gives suggestions as to how children can find out more about dinosaurs.

If children have loved learning to draw dinosaurs, why not try learning to draw baby animals, dragons, fairies, mermaids, unicorns, knights, castles, pirates and pirate ships in other titles in the series?

WiFi has made our communication technology truly mobile. Today, we can check our emails or log on to an Internet site at a café, train station or an airport – anywhere, infact, where WiFi is available. Learn how the world became wireless and how that changed both the way we work and the way we have fun. Find out more about how WiFi works and how this high-tech science has brought freedom to your world.

High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working. Closely linked to the Science and Design and Technology curriculums!

Touch screens have transformed our modern lives, allowing us to control equipment and communicate with each other through smart devices – all at the touch of a button. Discover how touch screens began as scientific resources, how they were changed into the fun and practical gadgets we use today and what the future of these adaptable and inventive devices could be.

High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working.

Find out what a network is and how it connects us to each other and the world at large. Discover how networks provide us with the latest entertainment and allow us to check our emails on our phones while on the move. Learn too how they let us stay connected with friends and family thousands of miles away across the Earth. Learn about how a network works and how this high-tech science has changed your world!

High-Tech Science is a series of four books that look at the revolutionary, cutting-edge science that we rely on to run our lives and keep our modern world working.

Packed to the gills with far-out facts and fascinating information, the Where on Earth? series makes standard geography topics lively, fun, pacey and interesting.

The Where on Earth? Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes answers questions such as why does the earth have plates? How can you measure an earthquake? And what are volcanic hotspots? Along with many others. It looks at plate boundaries, seismic waves, tsunamis, volcanic ash, magma chambers, and much, much more. Crammed full of explosive happenings and, literally, earth-crunching events, geography has never been so exciting!

If you’ve enjoyed learning all about earthquakes and volcanoes, why not try reading up on coastlines, rivers and rainforests, in other books in the series?

Find out all about one of Britain’s most popular and best-loved comedians. David Williams is a multi-talented star, a successful children’s book author, a famous comedy actor, and star of the smash-hit TV show, Britain’s Got Talent.

Discover how David began his comic career, where he finds inspiration for his hilarious children’s books, his important charity work and what the future could hold for this talented funny man.

A fantastic resource for biography based project work!

As the daughter of music icon Paul, Stella McCartney was born into stardom. Today, she has found fame and fortune in her own right as one of Britain’s top fashion designers. Her clothes are worn and loved by people all over the world.

Find out why Stella loves making beautiful clothes, where she learned the tailoring skills that have her famous, and how she has become a star of the British fashion industry!

A fantastic resource for biography based project work!

Singer, actress and TV talent show judge, Kylie Minogue ticks all the boxes. Glamorous and successful, her stellar career has spanned more than 25 years, and encorporated starring in Australian soap Neighbours, seven UK Number One singles and appearing as a judge on The Voice.

Real-life Stories: Kylie Minogue gives you the story behind this incredible performer – from her early career as an Australian soap star, through her transformation into a world-famous popstar, to the much-loved icon she is today.

It focuses on Kylie’s creative vision, and how she and her team put on enormous, spectacular tours. It also looks at the darker times in Kylie’s life, including her cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and how having been so ill has affected her outlook on life. Biographical information, and Kylie Minogue quotes, support the narrative.

Punchy, fact-filled text make this a fantastic resource for biography based project work for children aged seven and above; a full glossary and index are included.

Each title in the Real-life Stories series looks at a celebrity who is at the top of their game and the height of their career. We take a look at how they got to where they are today, what their daily life is like and where they are going next. If you’ve enjoyed reading about Kylie Minogue, why not try finding out about Adele, Banksy, the Duchess of Cambridge, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, Brian Cox, Gary Barlow, Will.i.am, Stella McCartney, David Walliams, Alex Ferguson, Malorie Blackman or Steve Backshall, in other titles in the series?

How much gold is in our oceans? Which is the saltiest sea? Why is it dark on the ocean floor?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and take a trip around the world and learn about seas and oceans. Dive down to the deep ocean floor, and find out about the animals that live there. Explore the coastlines of the seas and oceans that cover our planet, and discover the science behind waves.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

How many people live in Europe? Which continent is colder than a freezer? Where is a fried guinea pig eaten?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and take a trip around the world and explore the seven continents. See the landscapes that make each continent special, and learn about the Earth’s greatest rivers and mountains. Discover fun facts about the size and population of the continents, and find out about the people and animals that live there.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

Which is colder – the North Pole or the South Pole? What is the colour of polar bears’ skin? Who was the first person to visit both poles?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and take a trip around the world and explore the poles. Discover the wildlife that can survive in these icy habitats and their extreme seasons. Travel back in time with the explorers who rushed to be the first to the poles, and find out about the people who live there today.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

Regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein, Stephen Hawkins has also defied the odds and this book explores his whole journey from his shocking diagnosis at age 21, through his career at Cambridge, to his current work as an author.

The Inspirational Lives series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality, their impact on popular culture as well as detailing the everyday facets of their job and how they have gained such success.

Welcome reader! This is the history book you’ve been waiting for! Summon your centurions and charge back to the past with us to discover all there is to know about grim gladiators, evil emperors and lethal legionaries of Ancient Rome.

Take a look at the powerful Roman army, its legions, cohorts, centuries and legionaries, get an introduction to Julius Caesar and find out about the eventual fall of the western Roman Empire.

What was a vomitorium? Which emperor gave his horse a job in government? And who murdered Julius Caesar?

These records of Roman times, hilariously illustrated by Tom Morgan-Jones, are perfect for children of 9+ to discover the answers to all these curious contemplations and many more!

Welcome to the incredible Industrial Revolution! Grab a pie, peruse the past with us and discover all there is to know about the Victorians: from pioneering plumbing and constricting corsets to choking chimneys.

Why were pea-soupers perilous? Why were Victorian streets teeming with turds? Who spent their childhood up chimneys?

Dig into this diary of days gone by and find the answers to these valuable Victorian questions and many more…