Designed for young readers who have enjoyed the Who Was? series, this biography collection introduces influential figures who have significantly impacted history. Each book highlights the remarkable achievements and transformative contributions of these game changers, making history accessible and engaging for kids seeking to learn more about notable personalities and their legacies.
Alex Woolf Books
January 24, 1964
Alex Woolf is an author whose works delve into the realms of literary creation for young readers. His writing is distinguished by its insightful engagement with genre, weaving compelling narratives with science fiction elements and interactive formats that draw readers into the story. Woolf's approach to writing is characterized by his ability to captivate a young audience with original concepts and engaging storytelling. His shorter works have garnered critical acclaim, further underscoring his talent in the literary sphere.
Retold for a young modern audience while remaining true to Doyle's original text. Perfect for young fans of mystery and detective books.
Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 9: Time for School
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. What is school like in another country? Join Hana, Oliver and Faith to find out!
All The Way Down: Ocean
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
All The Way Down is an ingenious new information book series looking at different ecosystems, from the organisms that live near its top to the creatures that dwell near the bottom. Ocean explores the sea creatures that live at different depths, from the organisms that live in rock pools and the shallows to the strange animals that lurk in the abyss, as well as examining how pollution and climate change are affecting the oceans' ecosystems. Each spread features bold, colorful, and eye-catching illustrations of the different animal and plant species, plus easy-to-digest, bite-sized factoids about the creatures. A ruler running down the side of each spread highlights the different depths, and a magnetic clasp shows the entire ecosystem from top to bottom.
Infographic Animals
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
"Unleash the power of infographics - the super-smart artwork trend that communicates big ideas in a simple and striking way. This innovative book bring surprising facts and stats to life, with vibrant visuals that will transform your understanding of familiar subjects. Take a new look at the animal kingdom-from habitats and food chains, to fascinating facts about the loudest, weirdest and deadliest animals of all! An exciting, eye-opening new angle on the wild world for readers aged 8+"--Publisher's description
Children's Encyclopedia of the Environment
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Young readers can discover the most important issue facing our planet with this comprehensive hardback encyclopedia of the environments, brought to life with full-color photography.Full of fascinating facts and dramatic photographs from around the world, this book is a definitive guide to climate change, pollution, endangered species, biodiversity, and other key ecological issues. Children can explore many aspects of environmental science and discover ways to protect our planet from further harm.Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this hardback encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography.Ideal for readers aged 8+.ABOUT THE Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
Train Your Brain: Think Like a Coder
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Get ahead in popular S.T.E.A.M. careers by learning to think like the experts and developing a growth mindset
You Choose: Dinosaurs
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An interactive series that weaves together weird and wonderful 'would you rather' questions, with fascinating facts about dinosaurs and the prehistoric world
This book charts the transformation of the political landscape of northern Britain between the eighth and the eleventh centuries. Central to this narrative is the mysterious disappearance of the Picts and their language and the sudden rise to prominence of the Gaelic-speaking Scots who would replace them as the rulers of the North.
An ambitious visual history of the 20th century, richly illustrated in full-color.Ranging from the world wars to the traumas of decolonization and the technological triumphs of the space race, A History of the 20th Century documents the events, the characters, the ideologies, the cultural transformations, and the dramatic politics of these turbulent times. Jeremy Black examines subjects as diverse as the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, and the birth of the internet in a compelling narrative. Keen to highlight the role of demographics, the environment, culture, and technology, as well as the better-known tales of political rivalries, he brings a new perspective to this most important subject.
