Clive Gifford

Uncover the mysteries of natural resources in this fun, lighthearted geography seriesDoes 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 first series explaining to young readers how they can be healthy onlineJust like in real life, it's important to be healthy online. Find out how to take care of your body and mind while you're online, from taking micro-breaks and stretching to dealing with cyberbullies. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips. Contents:Staying healthy and happyGet comfortableInput and outputKeeping your device healthyTake a break! Stretch for successYour digital footprintSpreading the wordCareful sharingTrolls, griefers and cyberbulliesScreen timeIRL (In Real Life)Max Computer recommendsGriz's quizGlossaryFind out more! IndexBooks in the series:Being Healthy OnlineCoding OnlineGoing OnlineHaving Fun OnlineLearning Online Staying Safe Online

A fun first series explaining to young readers how they can stay safe onlineGoing online can be great fun, but you need to look after yourself and your device. Computer Kids: Staying Safe Online will show you the best ways to do so, from setting strong passwords to spotting a scam to knowing when to ask for help. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips. Contents:Have fun, stay safeSafe spaceKeeping it privateThere's a limitPick your passwordComputer virusesMeet more malwareNo entry! Spam and scamsHelp! Stranger dangerCyberbulliesIf in doubtMax Computer recommendsGriz's quizGlossaryFind out more! IndexBooks in the series:Being Healthy OnlineCoding OnlineGoing OnlineHaving Fun OnlineLearning OnlineStaying Safe Online

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

Uncover the mysteries of rivers in this fun, lighthearted geography series

A fun first series introducing readers to the first steps in learning online

A fun first series introducing readers to the first steps in going online

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.

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.

The best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and put it back together again. But how would you make your very own human body? Where would you start? What would you need? And how would you fix everything together? This book is a step-by-step guide. Of course, it wouldn’t be quite so easy in practice ... But after reading this book, you’ll certainly know what we humans are made of!

Could you build a human body from scratch? The best way to understand how something works is to take it apart and put it back together again. But how would you make your very own human body? Where would you start? What would you need? And how would you fix everything together? This book is a step-by-step guide. Of course, it wouldn’t be quite so easy in practice ... But after reading this book, you’ll certainly know what we humans are made of!

Celebrate the 2024 election with this fascinating book of facts about Kamala Harris, her family, her childhood, her hobbies, and her homelife--perfect for 8+ and fully illustrated throughout Did you know? Her father was born in Jamaica and her mother was born in India. She has a younger sister named Maya. She became vice president of the United States on January 20, 2021. Find over one hundred extraordinary facts in this fun-packed book, the perfect gift for kids who love American history makers

Har du någonsin funderat på varför flaggorna ser ut som de gör? Hela världens flaggor berättar de roliga, intressanta och ibland gripande historierna bakom de många olika sorters flaggor vi har, och beskriver hur de används. Lär dig hur flaggor uppstod och hur man kommunicerar med dem till sjöss. Fnissa åt lustigheter ur flaggornas historia och häpna över de vackra och ovanliga figurer som finns på somliga flaggor - drakar, vulkaner, smileys och till och med mattor! Läs om hur Lichtenstein och Haiti upptäckte att deras flaggor var identiska, och vilken nationsflagga som ritades av en femtonårig skolflicka. Varje kontinent har sitt eget kapitel där historien bakom de mest betydande flaggorna utforskas. Det finns också idéer för att designa en egen flagga och ett kul avsnitt med flaggfrågesport. Längst bak i boken finns en affisch som kan tas loss och sättas upp på väggen. En perfekt bok för alla barn som älskar flaggor!

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future

A fun first series introducing readers to life online. The online world offers great opportunities for having fun online, from gaming with friends to learning how to paint your own masterpiece! Find out the best ways to enjoy yourself safely online with Computer Kids: Having Fun Online. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips. Contents:Having fun online Games galore! Controlling games Good gaming Sounds fun! Arty ideas Arts and crafts computing Fun photos Being social Learning is fun! Virtual reality Indoors and outdoors Max Computer recommends Griz's quiz Glossary Find out more! IndexBooks in the series: Being Healthy OnlineCoding OnlineGoing OnlineHaving Fun OnlineLearning OnlineStaying Safe Online

A fun first series introducing readers to life online. Whenever you go on the internet, play a computer game or listen to music on a digital device, coding is what makes it all work! Find out all about coding and learn how to do some simple coding yourself with Computer Kids: Coding Online. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips. Contents:Coding the world All about programs Learn a languageCoding rules, OK! Start and finish Making moves Block party! What's a variable? Decision time Loop the loop Coding lessons Bugs and debugging Keep going Max Computer recommends Griz's quiz Glossary Find out more! Index Books in the series:Being Healthy OnlineCoding OnlineGoing OnlineHaving Fun OnlineLearning OnlineStaying Safe Online

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future

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 colourful 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.

A fun first series explaining to young readers how they can be healthy onlineJust like in real life, it's important to be healthy online. Find out how to take care of your body and mind while you're online, from taking micro-breaks and stretching to dealing with cyberbullies. These positive, friendly guides aim to explain to young readers the learning potential and fun of digitaldevices, websites and (age-appropriate) media and games, but also how to stay well and protectthemselves and their projects when they're online. Simple, fun on- and off-line activities on every spreadreinforce readers' understanding and allow them to explore the digital world safely, while the character'Max Computer' offers practical advice and hands-on tips. Contents:Staying healthy and happyGet comfortableInput and outputKeeping your device healthyTake a break! Stretch for successYour digital footprintSpreading the wordCareful sharingTrolls, griefers and cyberbulliesScreen timeIRL (In Real Life)Max Computer recommendsGriz's quizGlossaryFind out more! IndexBooks in the series:Being Healthy OnlineCoding OnlineGoing OnlineHaving Fun OnlineLearning Online Staying Safe Online