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Wise Words: 100 Engineering Words Explained
Discover the key words and terms from the world of engineering. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that…
Words to Master: Wise Words: 100 Maths Words Explained
Discover the key words and terms from the world of maths. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that…
Wise Words: 100 Art Words Explained
Discover the key words and terms from the world of art. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that…
Wise Words: 100 Science Words Explained
Discover the key words and terms from the world of science. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that…
Wise Words: 100 Technology Words Explained
Discover the key words and terms from the world of technology. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that…
The Big Picture: Extreme Earth
This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena. In Extreme Earth, discover the natural phenomena and weather that…
The Big Picture: Oceans
This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena. In Oceans, discover the unique, precious ecosystems of the sea…
The Big Picture: Living Habitats
This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena In Living Habitats, discover Earth's wondrous variety of ecosystems and…
The Big Picture: Animal Migrations
This series of stunning illustrated books demonstrates the stories behind some of nature's greatest phenomena In Animal Migrations, discover the astonishing, often dangerous, journeys that…
Extreme Science: Magnificent Habitats
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! Inside…
It'll Never Work: Buildings, Bridges and Tunnels
Have you ever wondered what made human beings want to reach for the skies by building higher and higher? And how they did it? Learn…
It'll Never Work: In the Home
Have you ever wondered how we invented the objects that make our homes comfortable, like the television, the washing machine, the toaster? Learn all about…
It'll Never Work: Cars, Trucks and Trains
Have you ever wondered why and how the car was invented? From steam cars and trains to experiments with rocket powered and flying cars, It'll…
Infomojis: Inventions
Are there any inventions older than the wheel? Who invented the computer? What was all the fuss about inventing a flying machine - and was…
Infomojis: Sports
Which ancient cultures enjoyed a bit of sporting competition? Who won the first marathon? How hard do top tennis players hit the ball, and which…
It'll Never Work: Rockets and Space Travel
Have you ever wondered what made human beings think they could go to the Moon? The idea of exploring space started with fiction and science-fiction…
It'll Never Work: Weapons and Warfare
Have you ever wondered how guns and bullet proof jackets were invented? From spears and arrows to experiments with rocket and lasers, from chain mail…
It'll Never Work: Planes and Helicopters
Have you ever wondered what made human beings think they could take to the skies? Starting with Icarus and his wax and feather wings and…
Extreme Science: Powerful Forces
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! In…
Extreme Science: Awesome Matter and Materials
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! In…
Infomojis: Space
Who holds the record for driving the fastest on the Moon? And how far away is the Moon from Earth? What are the gas giants…
Infomojis: Planet Earth
Did you know that Earth formed about 4.5 billion years ago? Or about earthquakes, ecosystems and the Goldilocks Zone? Well, where have you been?! Whether…
History in Infographics: Stone Age
History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will…
Infomojis: Continents
Did you know about the Great Green Wall in Africa? Or the Atacama desert, Oceania and the Grand Canyon? Well, where have you been! Whether…
Infomojis: Natural Disasters
Did you know that the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was the largest ever? Or about tsunamis, cyclones and avalanches? Well, where have you been!…
Infomojis: Ocean Life
Did you know about the fish that weighs 21 tonnes? Or blobfish, lugworms and Deepsea Challenger? Well, where have you been! Whether it swims, floats,…
Infomojis: Animals
What makes an animal, an animal? And what makes a reptile different from a mammal, or fish - and how about amphibians? What's all that…
Infomojis: Human Body
What makes humans, human? And how do organs work, and our bodies fight off invaders - and what about our brains? Whether it moves, growls,…
Infomojis: Cars and Vehicles
Did you know about the new train that is part vacuum cleaner? Or hydrogen fuel cells, catamarans and pantographs? Well, where have you been! Whether…
History in Infographics: Ancient Egyptians
History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will…
History in Infographics: Vikings
History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will…
Science in Infographics: Plants
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way.…
Science in Infographics: Habitats
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way.…
Science in Infographics: Materials
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way.…
Science in Infographics: Living Things
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way.…
History in Infographics: First World War
History in Infographics: The First World War helps children get to grips with the immense scale of the First World War. Find out the size…
Science in Infographics: Light and Sound
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way.…
Science in Infographics: Forces
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way.…
Infographic: How It Works: Life on Earth
There are endless facts to learn about living things, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how plants and animals work? They adapt…
Infographic: How It Works: Our Planet
There are endless facts to learn about Planet Earth, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how your own planet works? It continually…
Infographic: How It Works: Machines and Motors
There are endless facts to learn about vehicles and motors, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how these machines work? They keep…
History in Infographics: Mayans
History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will…
Infographic: How It Works: Our Universe
There are endless facts to learn about space, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how the universe works? It expands and changes…
Infographic: How It Works: Your Body
There are endless facts to learn about the human body, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how your own body works? It…
Atlas of Everything
Navigate the world like never before. Featuring over 50 maps of the world - one on every page - this unique atlas includes facts and…
Infomania
From awesome record-breakers to amazing Top 10s and fascinating facts on the fastest, tallest and most exciting things out there, Infomania has it all. Using…
Infographic: Top Ten: Record-Breaking Humans
From the tallest to the shortest, the fastest to the strongest, and the oldest to the richest, this book looks at amazing human record-breakers. It…
Infographic: Top Ten: Record-Breaking Earth and Space
From the biggest to the closest and from the driest to the fastest, this book looks at the amazing record-breakers in the Universe. It uses…
Infographic: Top Ten: Record-Breaking Animals
From the deadliest to the loudest and from the largest to the fastest, this book looks at the amazing record-breakers of the animal kingdom. It…
The World in Infographics: Art and Entertainment
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information to kids in a whole…
The World in Infographics: Sport
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information about sport to kids in…
Mapographica: The Natural World
This is not just another atlas! From the longest migration routes around the world to biodiversity hotspots; from the physical adaptations of animals to their…
Mapographica: Art, Culture and Sport
This is not just another atlas! From the biggest movie producers around the world to the most attended festivals; from astounding architecture - ancient and…
Mapographica: People on Earth
This is not just another atlas! From the origins of the human species to how much time people around the world spend on holiday; from…
The World in Infographics: The Human World
Marvel at the world's most amazing man-made features, pioneering technology and engineering, world debt, and how we use resources - all visualised in beautifully designed…
The World in Infographics: The Natural World
Welcome to the world of infographics! Marvel at evolution, life cycles, record-breaking animals and plants, micro-organisms and reproduction - all visualised in beautifully designed infographics.…
Rugby Focus: Players and Skills
Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on the different players on a team, including their roles and…
Rugby Focus: Laws of the Game
Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on the laws that govern rugby and how they are enforced…
Rugby Focus: Teamwork & Tactics
Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on how the individual players in a team work together as…
Infographic: Top Ten: Record-Breaking Buildings
From the tallest to the longest and from the busiest to the largest, this book looks at fantastic record-breaking buildings from all over the planet…
People on Earth
Welcome to The World in Infographics! Infographics are an exciting form of data visualisation, using icons, pictograms and graphics to present information to kids in…
Our Amazing Planet
Welcome to The World in Infographics! This highly visual title uses beautifully designed infographics to look at the amazing world around us from the natural…
The World in Infographics: The Human Body
Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information to kids in a whole…