A mysterious yellow rock that kicked off the Gold Rush in nineteenth century America; a scrabble in Egyptian sand that uncovered ancient steps to a boy-king’s tomb brimming with gold; a trio of French boys burrowing down a hole in the forest to see their simple lamp illuminating vivid, lifelike cave paintings. These are just three of the twelve thrilling true discoveries that are described in this engaging, beautiful book.
This beautiful and richly illustrated treasury invites readers to follow in the footsteps of legendary heroes and heroines from around the globe. With more than thirty tales arranged by continent, the book explores quests, voyages, and adventures that span cultures and centuries. From the familiar stories of Odysseus and Mulan, to lesser-known myths such as the African tale of Kivanga’s journey to the underworld or Japan’s tale of Momotaro, the child born from a peach, the collection blends myth, folklore, and history.
This beautiful book provides stirring lessons on animals and nature that are enhanced by its stunning design and captivating illustrations. Within its colourful pages, readers explore how: penguins are devoted, bees find their unique place in the world, dolphins play and elephants care for others and much more. The author connects 40 animals to a recognisable quality that makes it seem understandable and accessible for children.
A super book about dinosaurs that might well spark an interest in palaeontology and science in general. On each spread, an army of tiny people climb a different dino skeleton, digging, cleaning, probing, measuring and recording, leaving behind a trail of mayhem, reminiscent of the busy, bustling worlds of Richard Scarry. Included with the book is a magnifying glass, so budding scientists can hunt for the tools a palaeontologist needs, then be challenged to find ten visual gags on every page.
Get ready to explore the amazing world of archaeology in this exciting and colourful book, written by real-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield. Dig! is bursting with cool facts and fascinating stories about ancient treasures, lost cities, and the clever tools archaeologists use to uncover secrets from long ago. Readers will learn about the Terracotta Army, Roman heating systems, and even prehistoric head lice (wait a second - did someone say lice?) in a fun and easy-to-understand way.
Beautifully illustrated, this non-fiction book is filled with Queer visionaries to mark 50 years since Stonewall. Following a trend of biographical compendiums for young people, this book is full of short and snappy summaries of both the person’s life and achievements.
This delightful book celebrates the history and development of trains through the ages. Starting with the origin of railways, right through the industrial revolution and even offering a glimpse into the future, there is lots to enjoy and appreciate here.
If you’ve ever wondered why sailors ink swallow tattoos on their skin, or which goddesses to call upon for safe passage across the seven seas, then Lore of the Deep is the book for you. This diverse treasury of folklore is fantastical and fun, brimming with folklore, ancient wisdom and ocean mythology from all across the globe.
This interactive treasury is a comprehensive catalogue of animal species living in diverse ecosystems across the six continents and oceans of the world. Divided and subdivided by continents and their respective ecosystems, a succinct introduction, information key and useful map offers the reader an overview of the habitats and species that will be explored in each section. Given the book’s vast geographical reach, this approach is effective in contextualising the content for the young reader, making the book easy to navigate and understand.
Friends Sally and Pip travel through time in this interactive book about musical instruments and genres. Each page features a note, which plays a snippet of music. A page about trumpets features the famous fanfare from Gioachino Rossini’s ‘William Tell Overture,’ for the cello, there’s a work by Edward Elgar, while the clarinet is showcased using George Gershwins ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ The musical selections include music from Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, and female composers Florence Price, Teresa Carreño and Cécile Chaminade.
