Richard Spilsbury
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Earth's Natural Biomes: Deserts
Supporting the geography curriculum for KS2, this beautiful book gives readers core information about desert biomes - where they are found and what their geography…
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Earth's Natural Biomes: Grassland
Supporting the geography curriculum for KS2, this beautiful book gives readers core information about grassland biomes - where they are found and what their geography…
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Earth's Natural Biomes: Forests
Supporting the geography curriculum for KS2, this beautiful book gives readers core information about forest biomes - where they are found and what their geography…
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Adventures in STEAM: Space
Find out all about the wonders of space, from Earth and the Moon, to the solar system, Milky Way and beyond! Discover how rockets overcome…
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Earth's Natural Biomes: Tundra
Supporting the geography curriculum for KS2, this beautiful book gives readers core information about tundra biomes - where they are found and what their geography…
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Earth's Natural Biomes: Marine
Supporting the geography curriculum for KS2, this beautiful book gives readers core information about marine biomes - where they are found and what their geography…
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Earth Rocks: Soil
This book goes on a journey underground to examine the many kinds of soil, microorganisms and inorganic matter that make it, and the critical role…
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Earth Rocks: Metamorphic Rocks
Heat and pressure are constantly at work below the Earth's surface, but sometimes, their amazing effects can be seen above ground. These powerful forces shape…
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Earth Rocks: Igneous Rocks
This photographic book looks at igneous rock, one of the three main rock types. It explores how it is formed through the cooling and solidification…
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Earth Rocks: Sedimentary Rocks
This book takes a journey inside the layers of sedimentary rock to find out more about the rocks that have covered our planet for millions…
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Earth Rocks: Crystals
The rocks that cover Earths surface wouldn't exist without crystals. Written to support the science national curriculum, this text encourages readers to get up close…
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Earth Rocks: Minerals
Learn how minerals shape our lives and how they've shaped planet Earth's past and present, as well as how they'll shape its future. This book…
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Nature Unleashed: Volcanic Eruptions
Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all…
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Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes
Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all…
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Science Adventures: The Cave of Shadows - Explore light and use science to survive
Follow Jess, Ben, Amelie and Zac as they use science to escape from terrifying danger, and try some exciting experiments for yourself. In The Cave…
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At Home in the Biome: Coral Reef
With their stunning colours and array of life, coral reefs seem lush, inviting and beautiful. However, like all biomes around the world, coral reefs present…
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At Home in the Biome: Mountains
Discover how animals and plants in mountain environments survive in these often hostile and challenging places. Learn what each organism eats, the techniques it uses…
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Science Adventures: Shipwrecked! - Explore floating and sinking and use science to survive
Follow Jess, Ben, Amelie and Zac as they use science to escape from terrifying danger, and try some exciting experiments for yourself. In Shipwrecked, the…
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Science Adventures: Sparks, Shocks and Secrets - Explore electricity and use science to survive
Follow Jess, Ben, Amelie and Zac as they use science to escape from terrifying danger, and try some exciting experiments for yourself. In Sparks, Shocks…
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Science Adventures: A Cry in the Dark - Explore sound and use science to survive
Follow Jess, Ben, Amelie and Zac as they use science to escape from terrifying danger, and try some exciting experiments for yourself. In A Cry…
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At Home in the Biome: Rivers and Lakes
Discover the creatures and plants that live in rivers and lakes and how they have all become perfectly adapted to life in their beautiful but…
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At Home in the Biome: Wetlands
Wetlands are incredibly rich biomes that brim with life. Find out about the different animals and plants that live in wetlands, how they survive in…
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Nature Unleashed: Floods
Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all…
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Nature Unleashed: Wildfires
Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all…
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Nature Unleashed: Tsunamis
Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all…
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Nature Unleashed: Hurricanes
Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people's ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all…
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Science Adventures: Volcano Eruption! - Explore materials and use science to survive
The volcano is about erupt. But Jess's brother is somewhere on the slopes. Can Jess and her friends find him in time? And can they…
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Science Adventures: Crushed! - Explore forces and use science to survive
Ben are his friends are enjoying snowboarding but noisy snowmobiles trigger an avalanche. Amelie is hurt. Can the children get off the mountain safely? How…
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Living Processes: Life Cycles
Take a look at how species are created or born, grow to adulthood, reproduce and eventually die. This book explores the variations in plant life…
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Stories In Art: Sculpture
Featuring six sculptures from around the world, this book explores different types of story, from religious tale in the statue of Hindu god Ganesh to…
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Let's Discuss Energy Resources: Nuclear Power
Fully updated in 2015, this book examines the debates surrounding nuclear power, an important non-renewable energy resource. It looks at why it is central to…
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Zoom in On: Body Bugs
Did you know bed bugs can live for a year without eating? Or that head lice use their huge claws to cling on to hairs?…
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Zoom in On: Bugs in your Home
Did you know that a colony of termites can destroy a whole house? Or that houseflies taste with their feet? Or that a silverfish can…
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Zoom in On: Crime Scene Clues
Did you know blowflies can smell a dead body from 16 km (10 miles) away? Or that a person sheds up to 40,000 skin cells…
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Zoom in On: Incredible Insects
Did you know that dung beetles eat their own weight in poo every day? Or that dragonflies are expert fliers, but they can't walk? Or…
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Let's Discuss Energy Resources: Biomass Power
Fully updated in 2015, this book examines the debates surrounding biomass power, an important renewable energy resource. Find out why like fossil fuel power, using…
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I'm Good At Music, What Job Can I Get?
The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in music are explored. Many occupations are examined, including being a musician, festival promoter,…
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I'm Good At Languages, What Job Can I Get?
The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in languages are explored. Many occupations are examined, including working as a translator, interpreter,…
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I'm Good At Art, What Job Can I Get?
Do you know what job you want to do? Thinking about what you enjoy most at school can help you work out which career path…
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I'm Good At Design and Technology, What Job Can I Get?
The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in a particular subject are explored. Many occupations are examined looking at what the…
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I'm Good At Sport, What Job Can I Get?
The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in a particular subject are explored. Many occupations are examined looking at what the…
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I'm Good At ICT, What Job Can I Get?
The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in a particular subject are explored. Many occupations are examined looking at what the…
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I'm Good At English, What Job Can I Get?
The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in a particular subject are explored. Many occupations are examined looking at what the…