Izzi Howell

Meet the S. T. E. A. M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations. Rosalind Franklin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering her ambition to be a scientist from an early age through to her work on the structure of DNA and X-ray diffraction, the late recognition of the part she played in the discovery of the structure of DNA and her amazing legacy to science today. Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S. T. E. A. M. discoveries. Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today. Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Read all about the First World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read. A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments! Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.

Read all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read. A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments! Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.

Discover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects. Energy powers everything in the world around us. But where does this energy come from? Discover the machines that engineers have created to convert energy into electricity, different types of electrical circuits and how engineers design buildings to make them more energy-efficient. Kid-Engineer is the perfect introduction to the topic for budding young engineers. Each book focuses on one of the key engineering disciplines, breaking it down to make it interesting and accessible for young readers. Simple step-by-step activities bring the learning to life and encourage readers to develop their own engineering and design skills. Great reading for aspiring engineers aged 8 and above. Other titles in the series include:Computers and RoboticsBuildings and StructuresMachinesTransport & AerospaceMaterials p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Helvetica}

Making mistakes is not something to beat yourself up about. In fact, remembering your best mistakes can help you learn Discover fun ways to learn from your mistakes, and find out why taking risks and challenging yourself makes your brain stronger and more powerful.

Why is it important to ask for help? How can helping others help you? And why are there no stupid questions when asking for help? Find out about the power of working in a team, and how getting the help you need to overcome obstacles gives you a happier, healthier mindset.

Why is it important to ask for help? How can helping others help you? And why are there no stupid questions when asking for help? Find out about the power of working in a team, and how getting the help you need to overcome obstacles gives you a happier, healthier mindset.

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Greeks organised their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transport and built their temples. Discover their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theatre and sport that have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.

Many buildings are just four walls and a roof. But some buildings are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of the world's most famous buildings were built. Explore the design, construction and engineering processes that went into creating some of these marvellous buildings. Extraordinary Buildings will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these amazing structures.

Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate expert on people, places and animals around the world. This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the world. It covers a huge range of topics, from the seven continents, to climate and biomes and the plants and animals that live in these habitats, to the cultures and customs of people of different countries, and Earth's magnificent and iconic landmarks - both natural and human-made. These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class. Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying natural history and physical and human geography as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for fact-mad kids who explode with facts like a volcano erupts with lava. Other titles in this series:DinosaursHuman BodyOuter SpaceScienceSport

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses and organised their society. Discover their brilliant developments in defence, law, language and storytelling that have influenced the way we live today. This book is part of The Genius of series, which looks at the major discoveries, inventions, influences and legacies of key periods of history. Other titles in this series:The Genius of the VikingsThe Genius of the RomansThe Genius of the Stone, Bronze and Iron AgesThe Genius of the Ancient EgyptiansThe Genius of the Ancient GreeksThe Genius of the Benin KingdomThe Genius of the Maya

Meet the S. T. E. A. M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations. Katherine Johnson tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her early maths skills which saw her attending high school at only 10 years old through to her work at NASA calculating and analysing the flight paths of many spacecraft. She helped send astronauts to the Moon. Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S. T. E. A. M. discoveries. Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today. Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Discover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet! Learn about the different kinds of pollution and how they affect humans, animals and planet Earth. Find out what can be done to avoid it through diagrams and case studies. Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life. Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, mountains, earthquakes, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth's resources. Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.

WINNER OF THE BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK FOR 6-8 YEAR-OLDS (THE LOLLIES)WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2020Share in the wonderment of science with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces! Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Science Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It's just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science from outer space and the human body, to forces and materials. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn. This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering key science topics in a unique way.

Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate science expert. This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the world. It covers a huge range of topics, from matter, sound, light and energy, to some remarkable inventions and discoveries and the incredible worlds of living things. These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class. Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying Science as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for science-mad kids who smash through facts like the Large Hadron Collider smashes particles. Titles in this series:Around the WorldDinosaursHuman BodyOuter SpaceScienceSport

A powerful look at the biggest environmental issues facing our generationEarth's growing population is putting an unprecedented strain on our rich natural resources, from water and wood, to fossil fuels and wildlife. Can we reduce and manage our demand before it becomes too late? Our Earth is facing huge environmental challenges, from plastic pollution choking our oceans to critical loss of biodiversity. Ecographics aims to raise young readers' awareness of these challenges with the latest headline-grabbing facts and stats, pertinent case studies and powerful photos. Important reading for children aged 8 and up.

Find out about the life of the fossil collector Mary Anning and her discoveries as a palaeontologist. The book has photos, illustrations and simple text suitable for young children. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for those reading at Band 9, Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

A powerful look at the biggest environmental issues facing our generationPollution is fast invading every part of Earth, from the deepest ocean to the most remote desert to the very air we breathe. It harms and can even kill people, animals and plant life and is a major factor in climate change. Worse still, almost all pollution is caused by humans. Can we reverse the damage caused by pollution before it's too late? Our Earth is facing huge environmental challenges, from plastic pollution choking our oceans to critical loss of biodiversity. Ecographics aims to raise young readers' awareness of these challenges with the latest headline-grabbing facts and stats, pertinent case studies and powerful photos. Aimed at readers aged 9 and up.

There's nothing greater than collecting data! Investigate the world of insects through observation and scientific research. Study habitats, life cycles, food webs and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist. Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple research projects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area and make positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.

There's nothing greater than collecting data! Investigate the world of plants through observation and scientific research. Study habitats, photosynthesis, germination and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist. Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple research projects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area and make positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.