John Farndon Books

Engaging illustrations and narrative nonfiction text bring the periodic table to life, showcasing the essential elements that compose the universe, from oxygen to plutonium. This book serves as both an introduction and a reference, making chemistry accessible and entertaining for young readers while providing deeper insights for older kids. With humor and kid-friendly information, it appeals to all ages, making learning about the building blocks of life enjoyable and memorable.

Organized thematically into nine separate sections - Space, The Earth, The Living World, The Human Body, Science and Technology, Transport, Countries of the World, People and Society and World History - this pocket encyclopedia covers all major subject areas clearly and concisely. Using photographs and cutaway artworks, fact boxes and illustrated timelines, each page conveys the maximum of information in the minimum of space. Cross-reference boxes on every spread direct the reader to related subjects, and the contents list and index make looking up entries quick and easy.

This highly visual series puts an exhilarating spin on core reference topics. From legendary lost treasures to the deadliest animal predators, and extreme forces to savage storms, these titles present a new way of looking at our world.

Engaging illustrations and concise text guide readers through the essential components of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The Stickmen serve as friendly guides, breaking down each subject and showcasing its organization. This book equips readers with foundational knowledge in STEM, making it an inviting resource for anyone eager to join the adventure in these critical fields.

Monster Trucks See the world from the cab of a Shockwave - powered by three jet engines, it is the world's fastest truck - the Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota, the Dodge Ram SRT10 pick-up and more. They can even race and leap!

It's the year 1492, the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest—and a deadly warrior. On his adventures, he has to learn a secret language and rituals and make human sacrifices to the gods. Visit the largest city in the Americas and take part in the ultimate bloodletting ceremony alongside Ten Vulture. You'll need a courageous heart and a strong stomach!

Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.

A visual encyclopedia with 1000 facts thematically organised into nine sections: space, the Earth, the living world, human body, science and technology, transport, the world, people, society and history. There are time-lines and cross-referenced connected topics to support school study.

Provides information about the universe discussing such topics as the Milky Way, galaxies, black holes, and superclusters.