Beginners is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own.

Beginners is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own.

Beginners is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own.

This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao.

How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day?

An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colors typical of Celtic art. Designs are taken from stone carvings, pottery and jewellery and include the intricate knotwork patterns for which the Celts were famous. More than just a coloring book, this is a unique introduction to Celtic art for older children and adults.

Intricate and colorful designs from India can be found on clothes, jewelry, arts and crafts, and more. Indulge in a little art therapy and try your hand at finishing Mendhi hand designs, beautiful Indian rugs, Hindu religious figures, and many more designs included in this beautiful book.

A guide to the exhilarating world of cycling, from mountain biking to the Tour de France.

This innovative book is brimming with amazing ideas for drawing animals. Easy, step-by-step instructions show you how to draw and paints all kinds of creatures from hairy orangutans to hunting tigers.

Meet the characters that make up a chess army and learn how to fight your first battle in this friendly introduction to the game. My First Chess Book is written clearly and simply, with entertaining examples, making it the perfect starting point for young children - and a handy refresher guide for parents and grandparents! 

Explore beloved art styles from the late 1800s through the 1920s with the Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco patterns included in this gorgeous coloring book. Try your hand at completing tapestry designs, Nouveau lampshades, and an art deco building-scape, and many more while indulging in a little art therapy.

Little children need to learn a huge amount of vocabulary words before they start to read, and one of the best ways in which to do that is to share books with them. This book is a perfect vocabulary builder with over one hundred nature-based words, each with a picture.

Find out about the key advances in science through 100 amazing pictures. Discover how scientists invented life-saving medicines, probed the secrets of the smallest particles and sent people to the Moon – and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again.

This is non-fiction for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about space - what it is, where it is, and what's out there. Little ones can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel and lots more - while learning lots of interesting new words.

Find out what’s inside your body and how it all works in this fascinating book full of bright pictures and amazing facts that grown-ups and children can share and talk about together. What’s blood for? Where does food go after we eat it? Why do people need to sleep? This informative and light-hearted picture book answers these questions and many more.

An essential home or school reference book for chemistry students. Arranged in five color-coded thematic sections covering all aspects of the chemistry curriculum.

An essential reference book which explores key concepts and basic ideas of physics, all clearly explained with simple text, colorful pictures and diagrams.

Everyone studying math needs this book. It includes over 500 definitions of key terms and concepts, more than 300 useful illustrations and diagrams, over 100 worked examples to show to put theory into practice, comprehensive cross-referencing and a detailed index and Internet links to recommended math websites.

Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

An interactive way for children to learn about grammar and punctuation and how to apply it to everyday writing.

This illustrated, write-in book is an unworry toolkit, for distracting you from any anxieties, calming you down, and providing a place to sort through your worries and thoughts. It includes a variety of activities, from things to write, color and design, to calm-down tactics and relaxation exercises.

What are phantom islands? How did the Black Death cause an ice age? How could graffiti save endangered tortoises?

Open the giant fold-out pages of this bright, friendly book to discover some of the biggest and most amazing tractors ever built - and some little ones too. From huge harvesting machines and monster polar vehicles, to the world’s largest tractor - guaranteed to satisfy the curiosity of every young tractor enthusiast.

Fabulous flap book that reveals the inner workings of the human body. Follow your food as it travels through your body. Take a deep breath and explore your lungs. Let your mind boggle at what your brain can do. This exciting book, packed with lively illustrations and fascinating flaps, is bursting to reveal your body's amazing secrets.

From the mighty brachiosaurus to the fearsome tyrannosaurus, children will love discovering the biggest and most powerful dinosaurs that ever walked the Earth (and some of the littlest too). Extra long fold-out pages show some of the longest, heaviest and most terrifying creatures of all.

This non-fiction lift-the-flap book features bold illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift. An introduction to geology and geography for young children.

Have you ever wondered just what happens when you flush a toilet, or what goes on inside a light bulb? Do you want to know how a digger scoops up soil, why boats float and what keeps planes up in the air? Lift the flaps to see inside how things work--from everyday inventions to massive machines

A colorful guide with over 60 flaps to lift. Provides simple and friendly answers to questions such as “Why do dinosaurs have tricky names?”, “Could dinosaurs swim?”, “How big was the biggest dinosaur?” and lots more.

An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Scratch allowing them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen.

This fun, friendly guide is a perfect first introduction to computer coding. Discover how computers work and what coding does – then follow simple, step-by-step instructions to code your own stories and games. The coding uses Scratch Jr., a computer language designed for beginners and available for free on computers and tablets. Helpful notes for grown-ups included!