James Maclaine Books

Find out how many seeds a pomegranate has, how fast a woodpecker pecks, how many plays Shakespeare wrote, which is the warmest sea in the world, and much more.

This is a lively introduction to the fascinating world of elephants, complete with amazing photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and weird and wonderful facts.

Join a young girl as she goes hunting, makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art. Learn all about the dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and what edible plants can be gathered in the wild. Eye- catching illustrations bring this comic strip to life, as you visit the Stone Age for a day.

You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of animals.

Snakes are fascinating creatures and, although many are scared of them, many are also enthralled. Find out all you need to know about these remarkable reptiles in this brilliant book, fully illustrated with amazing photographs and artwork. Easy-to-read text is accompanied by full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations.

A boredom-busting collection of things to make, play and do outdoors. Step outdoors with this book and wave goodbye to boredom! Open a bug hotel, read the night sky and go bird spotting, then learn to draw animals, write a nature poem, and do an outdoor quiz. With specially selected links to websites for even more fun outdoor activities. Wherever you are, wherever you go, there'll never be a dull moment again!

A fascinating insight into the many, many amazing jobs that scientists do Explore careers in science as you meet a multitude of scientists doing a huge variety of jobs in everything from astronomy to zoology. See what they do at work and marvel at their ground-breaking discoveries, then find out how YOU could become a scientist yourself.

A collection of amazing facts exploring the wonderful world of dinosaurs. You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

This treasure trove of boredom-busting ideas will keep you entertained - wherever, whenever. Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a long summer's day, whether you're at home or on a journey, whether you're on your own or with friends, you'll never get bored with this book. Discover how to stage a shadow puppet show, make musical instruments and write your own stories, and lots more projects besides to expand your creativity. Stimulate your brain with riddles, word games and memory puzzles, then learn Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and some Latin words too. Be surprised! Open the book to find board games, a guide to elephant body language, a recipe for 'snow' and instructions for making a loud bang with just a piece of paper.

Engaging young readers, this informative book explores various types of sloths, their unique adaptations, and fascinating behaviors, such as why their fur turns green and their swimming abilities. It features vibrant photographs and step-by-step illustrations that enhance understanding, complemented by simple text. Additionally, readers can access links to websites offering video clips and interactive activities, making learning about sloths both fun and educational.