Ben Hubbard Books

Celebrate the eco-warriors battling for a better tomorrow

Prepare for blast-off! This guide to space exploration is your ticket to humanity's greatest journeys into the universe. Discover the history, achievements, and future of space travel, from the first telescope to the potential of space tourism. Meet the world's first astronaut, witness the launch of Sputnik, and leave the first boot-print on the moon with Neil Armstrong. Learn about the International Space Station, see rovers capturing images of distant worlds, and understand how to land on asteroids or comets while searching for extraterrestrial life. Curious about space tourism? Explore when you might book a ticket to space and what it would be like to eat, sleep, and vacation in outer space. Visualize the spacecraft that could take you to another planet. The journey is enhanced with infographics, maps, and illustrations, along with stunning photos from NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Hubble Telescope. Get ready for an unforgettable interstellar adventure! Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of the renowned travel authority Lonely Planet, has been inspiring young explorers since 2011, encouraging a passion for learning about the world through engaging books on various subjects. Join us in inspiring the next generation of global citizens!

An insightful look at the history of plagues and pandemics told with fascinating archive art and photography

Go on a magical adventure with the Museum Kids to explore the past and understand scientific principles

Explore the dynamics of ocean life as you encounter killer whales and penguins. This book delves into the unique characteristics of each animal, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and survival strategies. Engage with the intricate relationships between predator and prey, and uncover the balance of power within this fascinating aquatic ecosystem.

The book explores the fascinating dynamics between great white sharks and dolphins, highlighting their size, speed, and unique characteristics. Readers delve into the strengths and weaknesses of these predator and prey animals, ultimately uncovering insights into their potential confrontations. The engaging content encourages curiosity about marine life and the natural instincts that define these species.

Fifteen stories of survival against the odds, focussing on positive outcomes of natural disasters and accidents from recent history.

Count down your world with an amazing mix of numbers, facts and statistics

Explore the past and discover history with a time travel guidebook

Explore the past and discover history with a time travel guidebook

These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. Find out about some of the strangest jobs that people do!

Poison documents the tales of the users and victims of these mysterious substances. Profiles of the most commonly used toxins of each era reveal how poisoners have harnessed these natural killers to achieve their ends.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book!

From Spartacus's slave revolt to the real Emperor Commodus who liked to play at being a gladiator, from female gladiators to the great combats involving hundreds of exotic animals, Gladiator is a colourful, accessible study of the ancient world's famous warrior entertainers.

Digital technology can sometimes be overwhelming. Find out what computers are used for. Learn how to store information, search online, play games, and more.

The gripping, untold story of how Saudi Arabia's secretive and mercurial new ruler rose to power.

A window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the amazing worlds they lived in.

Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth- A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III. The third book in this captivating series, Henry VIIIcovers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland. Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text ensure that this book is the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king for little historians everywhere. It will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago.

Explore the past and discover history with a time travel guidebook

How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend?

Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Explore the past and discover history with a time travel guidebook

Illustrated with more than 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, maps and artworks, The Plantagenets is an expertly-written account of a medieval dynasty who have long captured the popular imagination.

Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.

Did T. Rex have feathers? Step back into prehistory and meet some of the fearsome beasts that ruled the earth. Discover which dinosaurs were the smartest, fastest, toughest...and weirdest! Packed with fascinating facts and hilarious illustrations, this book answers all your dinosaur questions and more!

Are you ever overwhelmed with the amount of information online? Find out how to navigate the online world easily and safely.

This book takes the mystery out of computer programming. Learn about coding, algorithms and more.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Will we ever learn the truth about what actually landed at Roswell? From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map! In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Airfield officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be. Could it possibly be a flying saucer? Would that be proof of aliens and life beyond Earth? Even decades later, some people still believe that the Roswell Incident is the most famous UFO sighting ever. Still, those who worked at the airfield insist it was just a weather balloon that had fallen from the sky. Was the Roswell Incident evidence of alien life, a government cover-up, or just a myth? Here are the facts about what we do know about Roswell.

Life was even harder for working women, who received lower wages and fewer rights than men. Mother Jones earned the title of most dangerous woman in America by travelling around the country urging coal miners and mill workers to stand up for their rights.

Join Neil Armstrong on his journey to the moon! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon, from his early life to his first trip aboard an American spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Explore the fascinating mechanics of natural disasters, uncovering the science behind events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions. This book delves into the causes and effects of these phenomena, providing insights into how they shape our planet and impact human life. Engaging illustrations and clear explanations make complex concepts accessible, offering readers a deeper understanding of the forces of nature. Perfect for curious minds, this exploration reveals the awe-inspiring power of the natural world.

Explore a captivating blend of numbers, facts, and statistics that encourages readers to engage with the world around them. This unique book invites you to discover intriguing insights through a countdown format, making learning fun and accessible. Each page presents a new perspective on various topics, showcasing the significance of numbers in everyday life and sparking curiosity about the data that shapes our understanding of the world. Perfect for readers of all ages, it combines education with entertainment.

An exciting narrative exploration of the race to put the first woman into space

An exciting narrative exploration of how the first men reached the summit of Mount Everest on 29 May 1953

These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. Did you know that scientists are finding new types of animal all the time? Meet some of the creatures that have stayed secret for centuries ...

Harry Kane rose to stardom as a professional Premier League football player. Read about the teams he has played for and his key role in playing for England in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Learn all about the world of money in these friendly illustrated books

Learn all about the world of money in these friendly illustrated books

Gareth Southgate is a successful football manager of the English National Team. But he started as a player for Crystal Palace. Learn about his football history, his wins and his losses.

Learn all about the world of money in these friendly illustrated books

An exciting narrative exploration of the race for the South Pole

Come with Jack as he shines a spotlight down into this dark and murky world. You will meet all sorts of animals, from the vampire squid in the twilight zone, to the flashing sea cucumber on the seafloor. You will find out about shocking shipwrecks and smart submarines, and the reasons that we must protect our seas. Down we go! Down in the Deep Sea is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Interest 7-8 Reading 6-7 years

Travel alongside an explorer in his worldwide search for the mysterious and elusive creature known in Tibet as the Yeti. Through swamps, up mountains, across rivers and deep into forests, analyse different clues and pick up the trail to try and prove once and for all that the Yeti does exist! Hunting for Yetis is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years.

Read about seven amazing entrepreneurs, from Boulton and Watt, who revolutionised the steam engine, to George Lucas, who transformed film-making. Learn more about the determination and resilience of these incredible people who have created many of the things we rely on and enjoy in our lives today. They continue to inspire many modern entrepreneurs who are equally determined to make their dream a reality. Game Changers: Extraordinary Entrepreneurs is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.

A practical, hands-on guide to the internet, designed to help children become digitally confident and responsible

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

Whether its school, extracurricular activities, jobs or home life, stress and anxiety find ways to overwhelm our minds. It can be easy to get lost in problems. Being mindful and living in the present moment can help. Learn techniques to clear your mind, relax and shut out distraction. Take the next step to being mindful.

Nerves. Stress. Life spiraling out of control. Things that cause anxiety are all around. That's completely normal! The good news is that we can all learn how to deal with those feelings in a healthier, more effective way. Find out what you can do to cope with any problem that comes at you.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

Connections made with other people affect the way we grow and thrive. But it can be hard to make new friends and maintain old relationships. Learn how to connect with people, be a good friend and get the most out of friendships.

Stress is everywhere. There's no way to escape it, but there are ways to deal with it. Take a deep breath. Control your schedule. Get rid of distractions. Replace tension and anxiety with relaxation and coping mechanisms that really work!

Discover the vital role volunteers have in running community food banks as we follow Marek the food bank hero. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational reading series about real-life heroes.

Go on a magical adventure with the Museum Kids to explore Earth's past and understand scientific principles

Go on a magical adventure with the Museum Kids to explore the past and understand scientific principles

Go on a magical adventure with the Museum Kids to explore the ocean's past and understand scientific principles

Blackbeard was famous for being a terrifying pirate: but are the stories true? Read this book to find all about Blackbeard. Blackbeard: Fact or Fiction? is at Oxford Reading Level 10 for readers aged 7-11. Readerful Rise's engaging books help older struggling readers read successfully, and encourage them to read more.

Exploring the future of space travel, this book showcases exciting possibilities such as a spinning space hotel, Moon base rovers, and space tourism. It highlights how scientists are leveraging past achievements to innovate for upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars. Engaging infographics, captivating sidebars, and informative illustrations provide young readers with a comprehensive and inspiring glimpse into the next frontier of exploration, sparking curiosity about the advancements in space technology and exploration.

Go on a magical adventure with the Museum Kids to explore the creatures of the past and understand scientific principles

Go on a magical adventure with the Museum Kids to explore the history of science and understand scientific principles

Curious young readers can learn about everything from the human body to ancient civilizations.

Der Giftmord ist so alt wie die Menschheit selbst. Im alten Rom griffen die Kaiser gern und häufig zu Gift, um ungeliebte Rivalen zu beseitigen. Zur Zeit der Renaissance meuchelte man Tafelgäste mit vergiftetem Wein. Und in der heutigen Zeit setzen finstere Gestalten beim Versuch, den perfekten Mord zu begehen, heimtückische Gifte ein, die fast unmöglich nachzuweisen sind. Diese Methoden sind das Ergebnis einer langen Reihe von Experimenten, denn die gleichen Substanzen, die Menschen töten oder krank machen können, wurden im Laufe der Geschichte auch als Rauschmittel, Aphrodisiaka und sogar als Lebenselixiere konsumiert. Denn wie jeder Hobby-Toxikologe weiß: Erst die Dosis macht das Gift. Diese Chronik dokumentiert die historisch bekanntesten Tode durch Gift. Sie erzählt die spannenden Geschichten der Mörder, Süchtigen und Opfer dieser geheimnisvollen Substanzen – von Kleopatra, den Borgias und Qin Shihuangdi bis zu den Geheimagenten und Terroristen der Gegenwart. Die Ursprünge, Wirkung und tödliche Kraft der häufigsten Gifte jeder historischen Epoche werden vorgestellt, zusammen mit den Methoden, mit denen machthungrige, gefährliche und verzweifelte Figuren der Geschichte diese Stoffe für ihre Zwecke missbrauchten.

Das Buch beschreibt die Geschichte der Gladiatoren von ihren Ursprüngen im 3. Jahrhundert v. Chr. bis zum Ende der Spiele im 5. Jahrhundert n. Chr. Es beleuchtet das Leben der Kämpfer, darunter Kriegsgefangene und Sklaven, sowie ihr Training, die unterschiedlichen Gladiatorentypen und ihre Waffen.

Ta książka jest jak wehikuł czasu, który zabierze was w przeszłość, gdzie spotkacie dzieci z innych epok. Na tej wycieczce poznacie dawne cywilizacje i kultury, które ukształtowały nasz świat. Żyjąca w paleolicie Mat pokaże wam fascynujące malowidła naskalne i zaprezentuje najnowszą kolekcję ubrań ze skór mamutów. Hanisz oprowadzi was po sumeryjskim mieście Ur i nauczy grać w jedną z pierwszych gier planszowych. Z Arą ze starożytnego Egiptu poznacie świat faraonów zwiedzicie piramidy i nauczycie się czytać hieroglify. Ki z plemienia Olmeków wyjaśni, skąd się wzięła gumowa piłka i jak przyrządzić pitną czekoladę. Suiko przedstawi cię szogunowi i samurajom na dworze cesarza Japonii, a Freya zaprosi na ucztę wikingów. To będzie niesamowita, zabawna i pouczająca podróż w czasie!

Der klassische Mythos der Belagerung von Troja wird in diesem reich illustrierten Buch neu beleuchtet: Es behandelt die Einstellung zu Krieg und Heroismus, die Rolle der Frauen und der Götter, welche das Leben und das Schicksal der Männer lenkten. Cover mit kratzfester matter Cellophanierung und partieller Goldfolien-Prägung

Mythos und Realität der Samurai Die Samurai sind eine Legende. Sie stehen für überragende Fähigkeiten im Kampf, für Ehre, Treue bis in den Tod und nicht zuletzt auch den rituellen Selbstmord Seppuku. Dieses Buch beschreibt den Aufstieg der Samurai zur führenden Schicht Japans, ihre Goldene Ära und deren Ende im 19. Jahrhundert, ihre Allianzen und Machtkämpfe, Treueschwüre und Verrat. Es vermittelt alles Wichtige über die Rüstungen und Waffen der Samurai, vom berühmten Katana über Wakizashi, Langbogen, Naginata und Yari bis zur Arkebuse, die von den Portugiesen ins Land gebracht wurde. Mehr als 200 prachtvolle Illustrationen, Fotos und Landkarten entführen den Leser in eine faszinierende Epoche, die weitgehend abgeschlossen vom Rest der Welt in Japan aufblühte und bis heute nachwirkt. Der Autor Ben Hubbard ist gebürtiger Neuseeländer und lebt heute in London. Der Journalist und Autor hat zahlreiche Sachbücher verfasst, unter anderem auch über Wikinger und das europäische Mittelalter.

Dieses innovative Nachschlagewerk bietet eine anschauliche Einführung in die Medizingeschichte und beantwortet zentrale Fragen zu Diagnosen, Krankheiten und Pandemien. Es beleuchtet 90 medizinische Meilensteine von der Antike bis zur modernen Medizintechnologie, unterstützt durch informative Diagramme und Grafiken.

Zoom ins Weltall: Vom Auge einer Fliege bis zum Sonnensystem: In diesem Buch wird genau hingeschaut, immer weiter herausgezoomt und somit der Blick fürs Detail und für das Ganze geschärft. Ja sowas! Von unseren inneren Organen bis zu den Geheimnissen unseres Sonnensystems: Ja sowas! sind zehn Hefte mit tollen Sachthemen – kindgerecht und spannend aufgebaut, immer in kleinen, leicht zu verarbeitenden Informationshäppchen. Jedes Heft ist aufwendig illustriert oder mit Fotos bebildert. Je fünf Hefte sind in Anspruch und Wortanzahl auf einem Niveau. Die Hefte sind durchgängig vierfarbig und haben das Format 19,3 cm x 21,9 cm. Am Ende jedes Hefts helfen individuelle Fragen zu Text, den Inhalt noch einmal nachzuvollziehen, bieten spannende Arbeitsaufträge eine weiterführende Beschäftigung mit dem Text und runden interessante Fakten das Thema ab. Ja sowas! ist einfach ein tolles Leseangebot, das Lust auf mehr macht.

Von riesigen Schildkröten, Fischen und wundersamen Schwämmen über Gezeiten bis hin zu versunkenen Schätzen und den Schutz der Meere: Hier erfahren Kinder ab 4 Jahren alles, was sie über Ozeane wissen wollen. Kurze Texte, lebendige Grafiken und spielerische Elemente wie Sprechblasen und Illustrationen bieten Abwechslung und vermitteln viel Wissen über das Leben im Meer

Naturgewalten: Unberechenbar und mächtig Warst du schon mal an der Küste, als eine Tsunamiwelle anrollte? Hat dich je eine Lawine mitgerissen und unter meterhohem Schnee begraben? Hast du erlebt, wie ein Hurrikan dein Dach weggerissen hat, dein Haus überflutet und dich hilflos zurückgelassen hat? Nein? kein Problem. Dieses Handbuch wird dich zu einem Survival-Experten machen. Es werden die wichtigsten Naturkatastrophen behandelt: wie sie entstehen, wie du dich schützen kannst und wie du sie überlebst. Fakten und Tipps zu den größten Naturphänomenen der Welt Tsunamis, Erdbeben, Lawinen, Vulkanausbrüche, Überflutungen etc.: Immer wieder passieren solche Naturphänomene und haben verheerende Auswirkungen auf die Natur und die Menschen. In diesem Survival-Handbuch wird erklärt, wie man sich am besten auf die verschiedenen Naturgewalten vorbereitet, sich schützt und überlebt. Mit vielen Überlebenstechniken, Tipps und Tricks! Unentbehrlich : Mit dem Survival-Handbuch Naturkatastrophen meistert man die Herausforderungen der Natur Infos : mit vielen interessante Fakten, anschaulichen Erklärungen, Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen und Berichten von Überlebenden Überlebenstipps : Optimale Vorbereitung schützt am besten vor Naturkatastrophen, wie das am besten gelingt, erfährst du in diesem Survival-Handbuch

Spektakuläres Modellflugzeug zum Selberbauen! Dieses ultimative Bastelbuch bietet Anleitung und Material für ein historisches 3-D-Modellflugzeug, das ganz ohne Hilfsmittel wie Schere oder Kleber entsteht! Mit 6 Bastelbögen und 74 Stanzteilen lässt sich das Modell einfach zusammenstecken und wird zum Deko-Hingucker im Kinder- und Jugendzimmer. Ein informatives Heft mit spannendem Hintergrundwissen zur Luftfahrt ist ebenfalls enthalten. Die Highlights im Überblick: • Retro-Modellflugzeug: 74 Stanzteile aus stabiler, leichter Pappe ermöglichen ein einfaches Zusammenstecken. • Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung: Eine kindgerechte Anleitung führt anschaulich zum Erfolg und macht jeden zum Modellbau-Profi. • Tolle Deko: Das Modellflugzeug lässt sich leicht aufhängen und wird zum Blickfang im Kinder- oder Jugendzimmer. • Wissenswertes: Interessante Informationen über die Anfänge der Luftfahrt, die Brüder Wright und berühmte Flugzeugmodelle des Ersten und Zweiten Weltkriegs sind im Heft enthalten. ✓ Ein perfektes Geschenkbuch! Baue das Modellflugzeug zusammen und beeindrucke Freunde mit diesem Deko-Hit und coolem Hintergrundwissen.

Představte si, že byste se narodili v době kamenné. Nebo ve starověkém Římě či Egyptě, jako Skytové na asijských stepích, jako Vikingové na dalekém severu… Jak by se vám asi žilo? Někdy by to možná bylo nebezpečné, ale taky vzrušující a rozhodně zábavné! Podívejte se spolu s námi za dětmi z devíti dávných kultur celého světa (paleolit, neolit, Sumerové, Japonsko, Alexandrie, Egypt, Olmékové, Skytové, Vikingové) a dozvíte se, jak bydlely, co jedly, čím se bavily, zkrátka jak vypadal jejich život.