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Learn to Draw: Knights and Castles shows children how to draw six medieval things, from knights on horseback and coats of arms to fortified castles and fortresses. Each drawing is broken down into seven simple, easy-to-follow steps to help children create, and then colour in, their own knight and castle pictures.

Fact boxes on each spread provide information about knights and castles, 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 knights and castles.

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

Learn to Draw: Dragons shows children how to draw six incredible dragons, from magical, wicked and flying dragons to fire-breathing, water and Chinese dragons. Each drawing is broken down into seven simple, easy-to-follow steps to help children create, and then colour in, their own dragon pictures.

Fact boxes on each spread provide information about dragons, 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 dragons and dragon myths.

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

Send a rocket sky-high, create explosions and make a cup squawk like a parrot! Not only that, these fun craft experiments help you learn about science, too.

This book will guide you in easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions through great crafty experiments, as well as explaining the science of sound, forces, light, how things change and how they grow.

Using readily available materials that you can find around your house or school, these experiments couldn’t be simpler – or more fun!

– includes beautiful step-by-step illustrations

– all experiments can be carried out at home or in school

– Ties into the science National Curriculum

Easy-to-follow identification guides for nature-loving children who want to find out more about British seaside wildlife, in rockpools or on a coastal walk.

Includes the most common plants, insects, crustaceans, seasweeds, molluscs and birds found on British seashores today. From shells and anemones, to jellyfish and crabs, lugworms, urchins, sandhoppers, butterflies and gulls, a world of wildlife waits for you to discover it. Full descriptions of each, along with their scientific name, size, family and food. Stunning large colour photographs help to make identification easy.

Includes fascinating information about rock pools, the tides, food chains and safety at the beach.

Become a nature detective and explore the natural world around you. If you enjoy this book, then why not search out the other titles in this series: British Birds; British Mammals; British Trees; British Wild Flowers; British Butterflies; Urban Wildlife and British Insects.

Brazil: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most incredible country. Explore its rainforests, rivers (including the mighty Amazon), mountains and beaches, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the vibrant street life, the amazing food and the diverse, multiethnic culture, and delve into the country’s rich history.

Discover what it’s like to grow up in Brazil – school, family life, socializing and religion – and find out how life is for the richest and the poorest members of society, in one of the most divided countries in the world. Learn about Brazil’s booming economy, and the industries that fuel it, and get ready to party, Brazilian-style, at carnival. Amazing photographs transport you to the very heart of this busy, colourful, visually-exciting country. Crammed full of facts, stats and incredible information – and much cheaper than a plane ticket – this is the perfect introduction to Brazil!

This title looks at all the significant individuals and events of the Tudor era: Henry VIII, Thomas More and the break with Rome, Francis Drake and the Armada; the reign of Elizabeth and the roles played by Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Essex. Everyday life is discussed, including life for rich and poor, differences between town and country life, education, ships and seafaring, food and entertainment, medicine and health, art, theatre and exploration.

This book is ideal for school project work or for those who want an ‘at-a-glance’ overview of the Second World War. Complete with descriptions of the key events of the war, it tracks the progress of the battles and investigates how peace was finally achieved.



The timeline, glossary and clearly-headed spreads make it easy to refer to essential dates, facts and personalities. Maps, contemporary photography, paintings, posters and pictures of artefacts all help bring the topic to life.

Find out how Samsung grew from a small food export company to become the manufacturer of so many of the must-have gadgets in just 50 years. This title looks at:

· Some of the brightest business minds behind Samsung’s meteoric rise
· How the company consistently stays at the cutting edge of technological innovation
· The marketing and PR strategies that have built Samsung into the powerful brand it is today

From Samsung’s battle with Sony to what the future could hold for the tech company, this is a fascinating look at Samsung, and the technology industry as a whole.

Find out how Amazon grew from an innovative way to sell books into a giant of the technology industry in such a short space of time. It looks at the brightest business minds behind Amazon’s meteoric rise, the technological innovation driven by Amazon, from the Kindle to the Fire Phone and what the future might hold for Amazon from drone delivery to space travel!

From the battle for eBooks to the company’s marketing strategies, this is a fascinating look at Amazon and at the eCommerce industry as a whole. Ideal as a leisure read to accompany Business Studies GCSE or A Level, or for cross-curricular biography and literacy work at KS2.

Find out how McDonald’s grew from one restaurant to become the globe-dominating chain it is today. It looks at some of the brightest business minds behind McDonald’s meteoric rise, the development of the company’s most famous products, from the Big Mac to the Happy Meal and reveals the marketing and PR strategies that have built McDonald’s the powerful brand it is today.

From marketing alliances to the company’s attempts to counter its critics, this is a fascinating look at McDonald’s, and at the fast-food industry as a whole.

Big Brands is the perfect series for budding entrepreneurs who want to find out what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s biggest companies. Ideal as a leisure read to accompany Business Studies GCSE or A Level, or for cross-curricular biography and literacy work at KS2.

Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs explores operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with words, pictures and sounds. The computers that are used in schools, homes and businesses around the world rely on computer programs. Learn about the amazing variety of these programs today and how they can be used from everything from the most complicated finances to simple word processing. Exercises teach key skills such as word processing, creating documents and using databases.

Stretch Yourself 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. True Story features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. Computer Hero features look at the forerunners of digital technology that have paved the way for scientists today.

Other titles in the Get Ahead in Computing series: Awesome Algorithms & Creative Coding, Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs, and Computer Networks.

Discover how computers work and learn about computer coding languages. The bright and engaging book guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms and computer language. With real-life examples, readers learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Looks at programming languages that readers can use themselves, including Scratch and LOGO.

‘Stretch Yourself’ features give practical activities to help readers explore and test key principles. These ‘try at home’ examples help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. ‘True Story’ features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. ‘Computer Hero’ features look at the forerunners of digital technology that have paved the way for scientists today.

A practical and much-needed resource for the KS1-2 computing curriculum exploring all aspects of computational thinking. The series breaks down this new curriculum subject into four titles covering key topics: computer science, algorithms & coding, applications & programs, and computer networks.

Other titles in the series: The Science of Computers, Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs, and Computer Networks.

Find out how Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, grew from a small tech start-up into a gaming company worth $2.5 billion in under 10 years.

Discover some of the brightest business minds behind Mojang’s meteoric rise, Minecraft’s fan community, and the crucial role it has played in the success of both the game and the company. And take a look at what the future might hold for Minecraft under Microsoft’s ownership. From fan conventions to Minecraft on Youtube, this is a fascinating look at Mojang, and the gaming industry as a whole.

The Big Brands series delves deep into the amazing stories behind the world’s most iconic businesses – their business plan and marketing strategy, and how they present themselves to consumers through logos and advertising campaigns.

Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children’s travel guide to one of the world’s most dynamic countries.

Discover:
· Mexico’s ancient abandoned cities and pyramid temples, and the history behind its spooky celebrations!
· Delicious Mexican food – from tasty tortillas and spicy sauces, to chocolate and chilli peppers!
· The beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and fiery volcanoes that make Mexico such a fascinating tourist destination.

Everything you need is packed in this travel guide. So unpack the magic of Mexico and let’s go!

This is not just another atlas! From the longest migration routes around the world to biodiversity hotspots; from the physical adaptations of animals to their habitats to an exploration of the world’s oceans, The Natural World takes a unique look at the wildlife and geology of our globe. Using innovatively designed maps alongside infographics, graphs and icons, this book explores the bigger picture of topics such as evolution, biodiversity, tectonics and climate change.

Explore in-depth which areas in the world are most affected by natural disasters, where most endangered species live, how climate change is affecting our planet and how effectively deforestation is being balanced out by reforestation around the world. The maps not only give an overview of location, but also provide a wealth of fascinating information that is beautifully designed.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jon Richards and Ed Simkins, this book is another perfect example of how innovative design can deliver facts and figures in an absorbing and immediate way.

This is not just another atlas! From the origins of the human species to how much time people around the world spend on holiday; from the relationship between a country’s wealth and its types of deadly disease to education rates versus average income; Who We Are And How We Live takes a unique look at our globe. Using innovatively designed maps alongside infographics, graphs and icons, this book explores the bigger picture of topics such as health, education, religion, language and politics.

Explore in-depth how countries are governed around the globe, who has the highest obesity rates, how urbanisation rates affect the environment and how the life expectancy in a country is linked to its sanitation levels. The maps not only give an overview of location, but also provide a wealth of fascinating information that is beautifully designed.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jon Richards and Ed Simkins, this book is another perfect example of how innovative design can deliver facts and figures in an absorbing and immediate way.

This is not just another atlas! From the biggest movie producers around the world to the most attended festivals; from astounding architecture – ancient and new – to global sporting achievements, Art, Culture and Sport takes a unique look at our globe. Using innovatively designed maps alongside infographics, graphs and icons, this book explores the bigger picture of topics such as cultures around the globe, scientific achievements, amazing sporting feats and the arts.

Explore in-depth what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country’s education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates and which foods and drink are most popular in different cultures. The maps not only give an overview of location, but also provide a wealth of fascinating information that is beautifully designed.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning Jon Richards and Ed Simkins, this book is another perfect example of how innovative design can deliver facts and figures in an absorbing and immediate way.

London is a modern, stylish and ever-changing city and this book takes you on a tour with a vibrant, bold and new approach to information that matches the capital perfectly.

Using infographics to bring nuggets of information to life through images and graphics, readers can enjoy hundreds of fascinating facts in a beautiful book that’s easy to read and ideal for children.

Whether you’re visiting, curious from afar or live in London, you can tour its boroughs, ride the transport, look back at London’s disease-ridden history, meet the famous residents – past and present – and much more. Find out which tube station has the most escalators, where has a Roman bikini on display and how many executions happened at the Tower of London, all within this packed book.

This is non-fiction for the modern generation. With a map of the city and pages filled with vivid colours, graphic visuals and bold designs, this guide brings London’s facts, history and events to life like never before.

From awesome record-breakers to amazing Top 10s and fascinating facts on the fastest, tallest and most exciting things out there, Infomania has it all. Using striking graphics, crisp designs and a rainbow of colours, this book visually brings information to life in infographics and includes almost everything children want to know about humans, space, Earth, buildings and animals.

Includes information on the biggest bugs, longest sleepers, killer creature, longest survivors, super strong, iconic art, melodic music, driest places, oldest buildings, biggest bridges, distant worlds and size of the Universe, to name just a few topics in this fact-filled book.

Football is the most popular sport in the world, and this infographic guide is the perfect way to take children’s love of the sport beyond the pitch.

Whether they want to know who the referee is who has given the most red cards, the name of the most successful international goal scorer, or more about the father of modern football, then it’s all here! Opening with the history of the game and the major European leagues, including Serie A, Bundesliga and the FA Cup, then moving on to the larger competitions, from the Africa Cup of Nations, Copa América and Champions League, to the ultimate decider – the World Cup, this book has it all! Then take a closer look at the stadiums, players, money, fans, technology and emerging game in Asia to round off your knowledge of all aspects of the sport.

Using vivid colours, graphic visuals and bold designs, this guide brings football to life on the page with a modern and engaging approach to information.

A collection of simple but aspirational, inexpensive craft projects ideal for time-poor parents and budget-challenged schools, promoting reuse and recycling. Beautifully illustrated with step-by-step instructions and engaging artwork, each activity is straightforward and achievable, and as such is therapeutic for stressed or anxious children, allowing them to make things by themselves, and to have confidence in their own abilities.

Paper Print Stamp shows you how to make bottletop balloons, a broccoli jungle, cork stamps, bubblewrap dinosaurs and much, much more. Techniques include printing, stamping, monoprints and simple collographs – used in ingenious ways for fantastic results!

There’s a whole load of upcycling fun to be had, so let’s make art!

The British Isles is a small and wet group of countries but it’s filled with ancient history, looming landmarks, stunning scenery and famous faces, and this infographic guide is the perfect way for kids to navigate themselves around its winding roads.

Whether children are visiting, live there or curious from afar, they can tour England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, look back at its long history in quick facts, avoid the queues to get up close to the sites, meet famous Brits – past and present – and much more, all within this one packed book.

Using vivid colours, graphic visuals, maps and bold designs, this guide brings facts, history and locations around the British Isles to life with a modern and engaging approach to information.

Buzz into Being a Bee to discover more about this incredible insect.

Buzzing from flower to flower, and making delicious honey to eat, bees have endless child appeal. But there’s even more to bees than meets the eye… Buzz into Being a Bee to discover more about this incredible insect.

Children will love learning about life in the hive, bee families, and how older bees work together to look after and raise baby bees. They can find out about beekeeping, how and why bees make honey, and how they dance to communicate with other bees.

The book also gently introduces children to the idea of conservation – explaining why bees are in danger, the need to protect them, and all the ways we can help, from planting wild flowers to buying local honey.

Gentle engaging text, and bright, captivating artwork will ensure children finish the book as bee experts!

Artworks can be shocking, outrageous, breath-taking and rule-breaking. But some go even further and manage to leave a legacy so powerful, it can be called world-changing. This book looks at 10 of these artworks – from the prehistoric cave paintings in Lascaux that revealed to us how innate art really is to being human, to Banksy’s Sweeping it Under the Carpet, which used art as a political statement, painted on a gallery wall.

Each of the 10 world-changing pieces of art is examined in detail – who was the artist; how was it created; what kind of a legacy has it left; and how is it still relevant to us today?

Spanning human history, from anonymous cave paintings in 15,000 BCE, to Renaissance Italy, Pop art in the 1960s and modern-day installations, this book not only examines the incredible art created during this time, but also places it in the context of historical events.

The artworks include paintings, sculptures, installations and graffiti.

Perfect for course work and cross-curricular activities spanning history, art and politics; the book includes 10 further influential pieces of art, as well as a timeline that places the artwork in the context of world history.