Clare Hibbert

Med den här uttömmande och bildrika uppslagsboken stiger du rakt in i en förhistorisk värld fylld med dinosaurier. Här finner du mer än 60 djur och du får massor av spännande fakta om alla. Dramatiska bilder visar hur man tror att de såg ut, och du lär känna Allosaurus, Microraptor, Gigantosaurus och många fler. Alla fakta och bilder är baserade på den senaste paleontologiska forskningen.

Seaside Holidays Then and Now compares what it would have been like to go on holiday to the seaside in the past with modern seaside holidays today. Readers are encouraged to explore what has changed and what has stayed the same, including the places we stay, beach activities and the clothes we wear. The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the various jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and structures, or comparing a holiday by the sea in the past and present day. An essential set of books for learning about all aspects of the seaside, and a perfect teaching tool for Key Stage 1.

Step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with more than 60 well-known dinosaurs. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the world of dinosaurs for children aged eight and above. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

From Albertosaurus to Argentinosaurs and Ticeratops to T-rex, this jam-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs.

Did you know there were tiny living things in your food that you can't see? Some are plants, others are mould, others are tiny little insects! But what do they do and what do they look like? Find out about the good ones and the bad ones! Full-page photographs of these alien-like creatures in high magnification reveals their horror (or even their beauty). This book supports natural history studies and the KS2 and KS3 science curriculum where appropriate. It is part of a series, Micro Monsters which takes a close up look at the tiny creatures that are around us all the time and which we cannot see with the naked eye. Some are harmless, some are just pests, and some are deadly. From bedbugs to zooplankton and from bacteria to water fleas, all microscopic life is here. The revelation of the places these creatures inhabit will have readers squirming in their seats as they find out how these mini monsters can help and hinder humans.

From stargazing to supernovas, rocket power to the Red Planet, learn all about what makes up our universe, and beyond! Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills. A great book for 7-9 year olds or those working at Key Stage 2.

Dig deep into the explosive world of volcanoes and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge. Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills. A great book for 7-9 year olds or those working at Key Stage 2.

Get your teeth into facts about big cats and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge. Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills. Perfect for 7-9 year olds or those at Key Stage 2.

Get to grips with facts about endangered animals and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge. Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer, perfect for the 7-11 age group. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills.

Find out all about the first Britons, nomadic hunter-gatherers who came from mainland Europe to settle in England bringing wooden spears, flint handaxes and animals with them. Stone Age to Iron Age tells the story of how these people settled and began farming the land. They built villages of timber and stone houses such as Skara Brae on Orkney. Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous monument of this period, a technological marvel of the time built by raising over 80 blue stones to create the 'henge'. The Bronze Age bought with it metalworking using copper, tin and gold to make tools and beautiful everyday objects. The Iron Age was known for its hill forts, farming and art and culture. Contains maps, paintings, artefacts and photographs to show how early Britons lived. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

Chimp Rescue follows the ups and downs of the lives of these special animals as they are cared for at a specialist chimp sanctuary on Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria, Africa and focuses on both individual animals and the incredible people who look after them. Packed with emotional stories, but these books are also supported by environmental and educational content. Each book touches on issues such as conservation, habitat destruction, poaching, how each animal lives in the wild and how they are cared for in captivity. Animal Rescue, six books for children aged 7-12 studying habitats, wildlife and conservation.

Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about Mayan civilisation. The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Mayan kings, construct your own model pyramid, based on a real Mayan one and find ways to make delicious Mayan meals. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

Pandas at Risk follows the ups and downs of the lives of these special animals as they are cared for and focuses on both individual animals and the incredible people who look after them. Packed with emotional stories, but these books are also supported by environmental and educational content. Each book touches on issues such as conservation, habitat destruction, poaching, how each animal lives in the wild and how they are cared for in captivity. Animal Rescue, six books for children aged 7-12 studying habitats, wildlife and conservation.

African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. As they learn about the work this organization does to rescue and care for penguins, they learn fascinating facts about penguins through engaging text and fact boxes. Full-color photographs of penguins and the workers who care for them allow readers to see for themselves how much work goes into protecting penguins.

Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the country called reserves that have centers devoted to caring for pandas and increasing the panda population. Through colorful photos and enlightening text, readers explore these centers and discover the hardworking people who are striving to protect pandas. Fact boxes provide fun tidbits of additional information about these popular animals.

Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals. Readers explore different careers available for those who want to help orangutans, and they also learn amazing facts about these playful animals. Fact boxes and vibrant photographs hold readers' attention as they learn. Centers devoted to the care of orangutans are very important to the balance in rainforest ecosystems, and readers discover exactly why in this volume.

There are less than 300,000 chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both chimps and workers in sanctuaries created to provide a safe environment for chimps to live. As they learn what goes on in these sanctuaries, they also learn fascinating facts about chimps. Colorful photographs and helpful fact boxes engage readers as they learn. Readers discover the importance of conservation and are introduced to famous figures in the growing movement to protect chimps, including Jane Goodall.

Fruit bats are also called flying foxes. In some parts of the world, dangerous ticks have harmed these bats, causing them to get sick and even die. The Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia is a place created to help sick and orphaned fruit bats. Readers see for themselves how the workers at this hospital take care of fruit bats, including how they feed them and help them learn to fly. Facts about bats are presented through informative text and eye-catching fact boxes. Readers will be amazed by the full-color photographs of the bats found in this hospital