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Anne Rooney is an award-winning author who has written several bestselling books on history, philosophy and science. She was longlisted for the prestigious Aventis Science Prize in 2004, was shortlisted for the ALCS Educational Writers' Award in 2015 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award in 2018. She has a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge and has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages. She brings her knowledge of a wide range of subjects to a young audience with accuracy, humour and fun!
From its formation from a fiery rock, to the modern day, Anne Rooney’s The Story of Planet Earth is an exhilarating expedition through our planet’s 4.5 billion-year history, with Margarida Esteves’s rich illustrations further bringing this astounding story to life. Opening with interesting information about the creation myths devised by cultures around the world, readers are then given scientific explanations of the origins of the universe, the formation of Earth, and the early collision that gave our planet a new moon. From here we discover how Earth “settled into its orbit around the Sun, with its companion Moon going around it”, and then the beginning of life — though “scientists are not sure when or how life first started”. After explaining the three fundamental geological stages of Earth (snowball, icehouse and today’s greenhouse state), we then discover more about the likes of tectonic plates, volcanoes, mountains, and the explosion of life that happened 540-million years ago. Packed with facts, this is a great gift for confirmed young scientists. Moreover, the lively text and brilliant design (think fact boxes, clear headings and engaging diagrams) will surely spark an interest in science and geography in those who’ve yet to discover the delights of these subjects.
This striking, energetic series of which this is one of the titles, takes a rapid-fire ‘look and learn’ approach to subjects suitable for children aged 8 and over and each title makes the learning experience really fun. With fascinating topics ranging from Dinosaurs to Art, from Myths to Science, each of these books presents a key subject in a fresh and fascinating format. The subjects in each title are explained in 30-second sound-bites, supported by 3-second flash summaries. And if all that isn’t stimulating enough, the 3-minute mini-missions included will further challenge lively young minds. With colourful, original explanatory artwork on every page and text from a range of expert authors, these books are loaded with fun information and fast-track facts.
You can't build a bridge, bake a cake or even do your shopping without maths, but many children (and adults) are put off it at school because it can seem pretty tricky and, dare we say it, boring...50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths will help you over your maths hurdles once and for all.
Baby Polar Bear loves to play and explore her snowy home. When the family sets off on a long trip, she must stay alert as there is danger about - but Mummy Bear is always close by! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the Arctic has big flaps to open and polar bear facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can help Baby Polar Bear across a maze of ice floes! With a black-headed gull to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala and Amazing Animal Tales: Little Tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!
Baby Polar Bear loves to play and explore her snowy home. When the family sets off on a long trip, she must stay alert as there is danger about - but Mummy Bear is always close by! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the Arctic has big flaps to open and polar bear facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can help Baby Polar Bear across a maze of ice floes! With a black-headed gull to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala and Amazing Animal Tales: Little Tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!
Little Tiger loves to play, pounce and explore with his family. Sometimes his adventures can get him into a spot of trouble! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and tiger facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can find out if they are taller than a tiger's tail! With a line of marching ants to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala. Look out for more books coming soon!
Baby Koala likes to stay close to Mum as the pair snuggle up together, safe in the treetops. But one day, when danger threatens, Baby Koala must be brave and bold... This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and koala facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can measure their finger against a tiny newborn koala! With a feathertail glider to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Little tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!
From dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pet. Which one is right for you? Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type - information book. This non-fiction report includes a glossary and index on page 21, as well as a summary on pages 22-23 that allows the reader to look back at all the pets' needs. Curriculum links - Science: 'Pupils should be taught to ... identify and name a variety of common animals'.
Following the Second World War, fashion became available to a wider population for the first time as mass-production clothing filled stores and televisions and other media outlets relayed what the rich and famous wore on a daily basis. With this increase in popular culture consumption came an increase in consumer consumption, and styles and fashions changed quickly in the 1950s and 1960s. This colorful, captivating volume details how men and women dressed in their daily lives and for special occasions. Engaging sidebars and ample full-color photographs and illustrations give readers an accurate, detailed picture of the styles that were all the rage in post-war America and the years beyond. Chapters of this title include: A New Era; Women's Day Wear; Men's Day Wear; Women's Formal and Evening Dress; Men's Formal and Evening Dress; Time Off - Leisure Wear; Work Wear and Uniforms; and, Completing the Look.
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