Clive Gifford

Discover the ultimate guide to the world of football with The Football Encyclopedia, featuring a fill-in World Cup 2026 results wallchart. Dive into the latest stats, information, and fascinating facts about the world's biggest sport. Explore profiles of star athletes including Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmatí, Erling Haaland, and Bukayo Saka. Track your favourite teams across top leagues including the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, MLS, and more globally. Gain insights into legendary tournaments and competitions such as the FA Cup, Copa América, FIFA World Cup, and the Women's 2025 EUROs. This edition comes with brand new content on women's football, a rapidly growing sport globally, and is packed with vibrant photos and profiles of past and present superstars from Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah to Kylian Mbappé, Messi, Sam Kerr, and David Beckham. Examine over 50 iconic teams that have enhanced the game, including the England men’s and women’s teams, Brazil, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid. Football enthusiasts will access essential details about major tournaments and leagues worldwide, like the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and EUROs. Relive the excitement of the beautiful game through dynamic images and artwork that captures iconic movements and goals. Enjoy comprehensive coverage of every football aspect, including rules, skills, fan culture, media, coaches, and tactics. Updated with the latest stats, this detailed reference book is perfect for every football fan.

Roarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and jaguars. Discover how their fur is important in many different ways. See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess. Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats. Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild. The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally

Baked, dipped or fried, spicy, salty or sweet, delicious food is something everyone enjoys. Many tasty dishes are the result of thousands of years of development, scientific breakthroughs or moments of genius or sheer chance. This high-interest book takes you through the delicious and sometimes surprising history of what people eat. Covers topics such as healthy eating, genetic modification, farming, celebrations and inventions. The consultant is a food historian, writer, tv presenter and podcaster. Contents: Vital For Life; Hunting and Gathering; Settling Down; Food Takes a Trip; What's In Your Meal?; Taming Nature; Rice is Nice; Spicing It Up; A Sweet Story; The Columbian Exchange; Chocolate; Where Do They Come From?; Food Celebrations; Accidental Inventions; Frozen In A Flash; Food Visionaries; Processed Foods; Food In Space; Going Meat Free; Feeding More People; Future Food

The World's Most Beautiful Places is an inspiring celebration of breathtaking destinations from every corner of the globe. From awe-inspiring natural wonders and dramatic landscapes to iconic landmarks and hidden gems, this stunning book brings the beauty of the world to your fingertips. Whether you're planning your next adventure or simply daydreaming from home, each page invites you to explore, discover, and be inspired. With vibrant photography and engaging stories, it's the perfect escape for curious minds and travel lovers alike. Includes: 240 page travel book Engaging descriptions of iconic and hidden destinations Gorgeous, high-quality photographs throughout Ideal as a coffee table book or gift for travel lovers

Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again There's so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures. Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Panama catsharks and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit across the palm of your hand. Find out about baby sharks, prehistoric sharks, the largest known shark - the Megaladon, bull sharks, reef sharks, and angel sharks, amongst others. Look inside at the parts of a shark, such as their very light skeleton, their razor-sharp teeth and their extra special electric sense that humans don't have. Learn about their clever hunting and feeding techniques. How do we know so much about sharks? Discover how scientists are using many different technologies to find, follow, and examine sharks to learn more about them. More than one-third of all shark and ray species are in danger of extinction. Learn what people are doing to help these formidable creatures. The colorful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the sharks vividly to life. The consultant, Leonardo Guida, (PhD) is a shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

In this exciting, photo-packed book, discover the world's most amazing computers, from the first mechanical calculators to the latest groundbreaking designs. Step back in time to explore the history of computer gaming - from the first simple pong game to the latest high-tech console. Meet the pioneers of computer programming and gain an insight into how computers work. You can even become a coder yourself - follow step-by-step instructions to program your very own computer game

This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing survival stories from around the world. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers. Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing mysteries from around the world. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers. Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Does money really grow on trees? How can you fit a T-rex in your petrol tank? And just WHERE do monkeys hang out in hot tubs? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Natural Resources! With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up. Contents:What are natural resources? / Is that a T. rex in your tank? / Where is the world's largest medicine cabinet? / Where can you see monkeys in hot tubs? / How much of my phone is from under the ground? / How can a breeze power a town? / How does sand help you see? / How can a rock float? / Does my yoghurt contain crushed insects? / How do salty ponds power cars? / Could money really grow on trees? Are there any energy superheroes? / Quick-fire questions / Glossary / Further info / IndexTitles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Do yeti crabs live up mountains? How does a leaf know it's autumn? And are there really plants that eat POO?! Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Biomes! With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up. Titles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

This book retells 5 amazing and true spooky stories from around the world. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life tales are gripping reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers. Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing space adventures. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers. Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

Did you know there's a machine designed to catch sneezes? Or a machine for extracting snail slime? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things technologically icky - from a robot capsule you can swallow to sewer crawlers and diarrhoea detectors. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in Space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers 7 and up.

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Where do weather forecasters hang their socks? Why do winds feel the pressure? And can lightning REALLY strike twice? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Weather! With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up. Contents: What's the weather? / Why's building snowmen at the Equator so hard? / Why do winds feel the pressure? / Where do weather forecasters hang their socks? / Can a cloud weigh more than 300 hippos? / How does it rain? / Why isn't snow white? / Can it rain fish? / Can lightning really strike twice? / When is a hurricane NOT a hurricane? / Can a jumper save the planet? / Quick-fire questionsTitles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why aren't rivers good climbers? Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? And just what is so special about sediment? Find out the answers to all these questions and much more in A Question of Geography: Rivers! With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into geography in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, maps, photos and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to. Perfect reading for curious young geographers aged 8 and up. Contents: Where does a river start? / How does a stream become a torrent? / Why aren't rivers good climbers? / Are there really secret rivers? / How can water smash rock? / What's special about sediment? / How can one river power 5 million homes? / Do you need an ox to make an oxbow lake? / Why won't waterfalls sit still?/ Whose river home can be spied from space? / How can a river just ... vanish? / Can robots save rivers? / Quick-fire questionsTitles in the series:A Question of Geography: What Makes Land Wobble? and other questions about earthquakesA Question of Geography: Do Tigers Live in the Taiga? and other questions about biomesA Question of Geography: Can a Mountain Really Grow?: and other questions about mountainsA Question of Geography: How Can it Rain Fish?: and other questions about weatherA Question of Geography: Can a River Just Vanish?: and other questions about rivers A Question of Geography: Why is a Volcano Selfie a Bad Idea?: and other questions about volcanoesA Question of Geography: What Makes a Mega City Mega?: and other questions about settlementsA Question of Geography: How Can a Tree Turn into Rock?: and other questions about natural resources

Did you know there's a robot chef that can make 50 pizzas per hour? Would you swim with a robotic fish that gulps up microplastics in the ocean? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things robotics - from LiDAR sensors and autonomous drones to nanobots and robot swarms. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in Space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers 7 and up.

This title is part of the important new series from Oxford Children's which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious youngreaders will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Causes and Impacts of Climate Change explains, in a clear and interesting way, what climate is and why it's changing, what greenhouse gases are and how they are changing the climate, and how we can slow down this process. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and picks out and explains tricky terminology in ' Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, as well as a glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn.

Meet the superstars who ran, jumped and skated right into the history books! These true stories are packed with big wins, epic fails and super-cool comebacks. From Olympic legends to surprise champions, find out what made these sporting heroes stand out from the crowd. Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads. At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.

Meet the animal all-stars who barked, purred, oinked and galloped their way into the history books! These true stories are packed with daring rescues, amazing talents and clever tricks. From surfing dogs to heroic cats and incredible pigs to unforgettable horses, find out what made these animal legends stand out from the pack. Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads. At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.