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Anna Claybourne is a children’s author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, computers, wildlife, art and craft, history, the paranormal, archaeology, geography, and geology. Anna has also worked on several retellings of myths and legends.
What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it's busier than you think. From clouds and stars, to birds, planes and everything in between - there's a whole sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night's flying creatures and see the colours of the aurora borealis.
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month October 2020 | Starting with a timeline that stretches from the ‘Big Bang’ to ‘The Modern Age (1940- the present day)’ this is a largely pictorial history covering physical and social developments in big, bold outlines which convey the main messages which are then fleshed out in much greater depth through detailed, fact-filled captions. The topics covered in each of the double-page spreads include ‘Our Home in Space’, ‘The Dinosaur Age’ , ‘Cities, Civilizations and Empires’ and ‘Technology’. The illustrations that convey them determinedly simple which gives the book a welcome, distinctively different look. Find out more about Anna and another of her books, The Mermaid Atlas, in this Q&A.
Merfolk of the World | We are all fascinated by mermaids – whether it’s the story of The Little Mermaid, or the idea of mysterious creatures luring sailors into danger. This beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to mermaids from all around the world – not just the UK and Europe but across the Americas, Australia and Asia too; it seems that people everywhere have always been entranced by the idea of human creatures living in the sea or deep lakes. Many of these mermaids are beautiful, some are helpful and kind, others anything but. The stories will catch the imagination, and this is a book to pore over and return to again and again.
With Shakespeare in the spotlight, this book finds an unusual and effective way to spark children’s interest in his plays. It retells ten of the most popular in cartoon strip, each accompanied by a brief synopsis of the action. A bright busy double page illustration of a scene from the play follows and children are challenged, Where’s Wally style, to find the main characters and indeed Shakespeare himself amongst the crowds. The illustrations are very appealing and catch the mood of the plays very well: Messina, the setting for Much Ado About Nothing, is a real Italian town with turrets, domes and courtyards; Macbeth’s castle is set in a very grey, dreich Scottish hillside; Prospero’s island is clearly a magical place under skies tinged pink. A fun way to make Shakespeare’s plays familiar and enticing to children. ~ Andrea Reece
August 2015 Fascinating Facts Book of the Month There’s a huge amount of information in this slim volume, gathered under headings such as Planet Earth, Physics, Numbers and Counting and Prehistoric Finds. It’s presented in a way that is sure to appeal to inquisitive young people, almost as a series of stories: short paragraphs explain the different topics linking them to the men and women who studied them and advanced our understanding. It makes for a fascinating narrative that gives a real sense of the development of scientific thinking. Illustrations help make the science clear and memorable and this is a book that will inspire as well as inform. ~ Andrea Reece
This riveting book tells you everything you need to know about the most disgusting things on the planet. With a yuck factor rating you’re told quite how disgusting something is. Great information to share with friends. But there’s also an educational undercurrent to the whole book so it’s particularly good for those reluctant readers who relish the opportunity to get one up on their friends!!
This fascinating ultimate survival handbook will teach you how to survive the world's most dangerous situations ranging from plane crashes and avalanches to jelly fish stings and snake bites. It even gives a top tip on how best to survive each of the 100 most dangerous things. The reality is that most of these things will never happen to you but if you'd read this book and knew what to do if it did happen then chances are you'd live to tell the tale!! Shortlisted for the 2009 Blue Peter Award for ‘the best book with facts’.
Killer Plants investigates all things green and gross, from insect-eating pitcher plants to giant lilies that smell of rotting corpses. The Disgusting and Dreadful Science features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of forces and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. Learn about all the disgusting and dreadful aspects of gravity. From blackouts caused by g-forces to toilet-troubles in space, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.
A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of sound and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of sound. From farting whoopee cushions to glass-smashing opera singers and music-loving pigs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.
A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Where does lightning come from? Are electric eels really electric? And just why are electrical wires covered in plastic? A Question of Science: Electricity answers all these questions and much more. With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up. Other books in the series include: Why don't your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human body Why doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forces How can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plants Why does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about light Why can't penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound
The Fairytale Memory Game in the latest in our best-selling range of memory games. In The Fairy-tale Memory Game reunite characters and props from your favourite fairy tales in this fun new memory game. Simply match three objects to create a story: Cinderella + pumpkin carriage + glass slipper. Can you remember who's afraid of being eaten by the wolf? And which tale the three bears belong to? Young children will enjoy piecing the stories together and expert storytellers can play as a challenging memory game where you must remember the location of all three pieces. The delightful box contains 15 fairy tales illustrated by Yeji Yun and retold by Anna Claybourne. FAMILY FUN: A fun, simple game for families that will appeal to children aged 4-7 years BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED: Find all 15 fairy-tales held within the charmingly illustrated box measuring 235 x 125 x 34mm - perfect for taking anywhere on the go! FUN & COLOURFUL: Each fairy-tale has been wonderfully illustrated by internationally recognised artist Yeji Yun. Each fairy-tale has been broken in to 3 recognisable drawings. HIGHEST QUALITY: Includes a full colour booklet with summarised stories of the characters. GIFTS: The perfect gift for children who love their fairy tale stories. Match up three items from your favourite fairy tales: snow white + apple + dwarves, for instance. Expert storytellers can play as a memory game with the cards face down Yeji Yun is an illustrator based in Seoul, South Korea. Since graduating from Kingston University, UK, she has worked with international clients including Nike and Apple. Anna Claybourne is a children's author whose most recent titles include Match a Mummy and The Mermaid Atlas (both Laurence King 2020). Other Match It games available from Laurence King Publishing include: You Callin' Me a Cheetah?, Who Did This Poo?, Twins Memory Game, Pick a Flower, Match These Bones, Match a Mummy, Match a Leaf, Dogs & Puppies, Cats & Kittens, Do You Look Like Your Dog?, Do You Look Like Your Cat?
A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why can't penguins fly? Do spiders have a heart? And just how do cockroaches survive without a head? A Question of Science: Animals answers all these questions and much more. With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up. Other books in the series include: Why don't your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human body Why doesn't the Moon fall down? And other questions about forces How can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plants Why does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about light Where does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound Perfect reading for curious children aged 9 and up.
This is no ordinary maths book. It's an incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts; tricks that will amaze friends and family; and fun, interactive activities. Young readers will love... * Using maths to create uncrackable codes. * Exploring weird numerical patterns. (Did you know that 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321?) * Discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading. Rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light. Whoever new that maths could be this much fun? With a glossary of key mathematical terms included, this brain-boosting book is perfect for readers aged 8+.
Discover the mind-bending, super-weird science that they daren't teach in school! This book is packed with incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and science-based magic tricks that will blow your friends' socks off. If you've ever doubted that science is anything less than fascinating, then get set for your jaw to drop-you're about to see biology, chemistry, and physics in a whole new light! A brain-boosting book of fun science for readers aged 8+.
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