Christopher Maynard Book order

This engaging question-and-answer book introduces children to the world of transport, exploring various modes and their functions. With a focus on education, it encourages curiosity and learning through fun facts and illustrations, making complex concepts accessible to young readers. Perfect for sparking interest in transportation, this book is designed to entertain while informing, fostering a deeper understanding of how people and goods move around the world.

From ferocious meat eaters to giant plant eaters, My Best Book of Dinosaurs brings this prehistoric era to life. Find out who was the biggest, who could fly, and how paleontologists put together old bones. Color illustrations and clear photography combine with fact-filled text reveal how the dinosaurs lived . . . and died. An infomation-packed book that is a gripping introduction to the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

First published in 1977, this cult classic has been reissued for a new generation of ghost-hunters. This book is for anyone who has shivered at shadowy figures in the dark, heard strange sounds in the night or felt the presence of a mysterious 'something' from the unknown. Ghost stories are as old as recorded history and exist all over the world; described in this book are haunting spirits, screaming skulls, phantom ships, demon dogs, white ladies, gallows ghosts and many more.

Where do we breathe?What are muscles made of?Why do we get ill?Packed with fascinating facts, colourful illustrations and diagrams.

What do earthworms do everyday? How can you change the colour of flowers? Can you roar without opening your mouth? Why can some insects walk on water? Draw your own conclusions from over 50 experiments and find out that science is growing like mad all around you. Science has come out of the laboratory and into the real world. Children can become scientists in their own backyard using simple garden tools and equipment to carry out home grown experiments.

Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle—the mighty castle is under siege!Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Presents a day in the life of a medieval lord as he runs the land over which he holds power. Suggested level: primary, intermediate

Contains over 30 major questions and answers, with ideas for fun things to make and do.

Describing everyday life in Ancient Greece, this book looks at the houses and cities, food, costume, schools, leisure activities, war and beliefs. Activities include making a Greek soldier's shield and hosting your own Olympics.

A first look at space Exciting and wide-ranging, this introduction to space explores the wonders of our solar system and beyond, from stars and planets to rockets and space travel. Written in a friendly style, with every page beautifully illustrated in full color, The Universe is a fact-packed first encyclopedia that young children will really enjoy.