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The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as: - Who built the first robots? - How is a text message sent from one smartphone to another? - Why will the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe? The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.

Science and technology is a part of our past, present and future. It makes up everything we do and everything we are. This revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is now enhanced with augmented reality, making it an exciting and essential go-to science resource for children aged 7+ and all the family. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia explores key scientific fields including space and time, technology, power, the human body and the environment. This newly revised fourth edition has been fully updated by expert authors to include the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the world of science, including SpaceX launches, the fight against climate change, and the advancement of AI. What's more, this new edition is enhanced with over 20 annotated 3D Augmented Reality models to enrich the learning experience. Simply download the free AR app to your smartphone or tablet, and scan the pages of the book whenever you see the AR symbol. Zoom into a beating human heart, explore the International Space Station from every angle, and much more. Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family, saving hours of unguided internet trawling. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favourites - perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one science encyclopedia, this is it

The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as: - Who built the first robots?- How is a text message sent from one smartphone to another?- Why will the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe? The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

The Spectacular Science of the Living World is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about animals, plants, habitats and ecosystems Questions include when and how did life first appear on Earth? How do trees communicate with each other? What are the Great Extinctions? And answers to many, many more The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels by expert author Rob Colson, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favorite subjects.

Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane rescue the missing sea creatures in this underwater adventure? Escape Room Puzzles: Ocean Reef Raiders is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. You are visiting an underwater science base when you learn about rare sea creatures that have mysteriously disappeared. To escape the base and track down the missing animals, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about the ocean are scattered on the pages. Do you have what it takes to help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out . . . Help the team complete further quests with the Escape Room Puzzle series The adventures include Attack of the Mega Bugs, Eco Dome Disaster, Space Station X, and Dinosaur Island.

Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane solve the mystery of a swarm of flying mega bugs that has invaded an animal sanctuary? This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from the animal park, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about animals are scattered on the pages. Do you have what it takes to help the gang carry out their mission? It's time to find out... Help the team complete further quests with the Escape Room Puzzle series The adventures include Ocean Reef Raiders, Eco Dome Disaster, Space Station X and Dinosaur Island.

Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites--perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one history encyclopedia, this is it History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, including the fight for equality, the climate and COVID-19 crises, and the latest space exploration, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. No more hunting and pecking all over the internet for incomplete or un-vetted information. With 3,500 indexed references and more than 2,000 full-color illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.

Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia, and Zane track down the toxic slime that's infiltrated an incredible eco dome? This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. On a school science trip to an eco dome filled with amazing exotic plants, the gang discover a trail of nasty toxic slime. To track down the source of the slime before it escapes into the outside world, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about forests and plants are scattered on the pages. Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission

Are you smart enough to help Zane, Kiran, Ethan, and Cassia escape from Dinosaur Island in this fast-moving puzzle adventure? Escape Room Puzzles: Dinosaur Island is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from Dinosaur Island, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit--and watch out for dangerous kid-eating dinosaurs as you go Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction dino information are scattered on the pages. This is the perfect book to entertain readers aged 7+ both at home and on the go, while giving their brains a workout at the same time. Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission

Are you smart enough to help Zane, Kiran, Ethan, and Cassia escape from Space Station X in this fast-moving puzzle adventure? Escape Room Puzzles: Space Station X is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, tricky memory challenges, and much more. To escape from Space Station X, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit--and watch out for the high-tech drones that guard the space station as you go Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction space information are scattered on the pages. This is the perfect book to entertain readers aged 7+ both at home and on the go, whilst giving their brains a workout at the same time. Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission

Find out everything you could want to know and more about your favorite furry friends in It's All About... Cats and Kittens From playful little kittens to curious cats, you can read about how they grow up, their super senses, different breeds, how to care for them, and so much more. Packed with colorful photos, cute illustrations, the latest bite-size facts, and a bonus audio download, this book has everything for kids who are smitten with kittens It's All About... is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology, natural habitats, and vehicles. Each book comes with a bonus audio download so children can take their book wherever they go, as well as a glossary that's perfect for teaching and learning. Check out the other titles in the It's All About... series and see if you can collect them all

It's all about... Cool Cars gives young readers everything they want to know about cars, from the earliest automobiles to speedy supercars, rally racers, and even cars that fly. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a free audio download, this book has everything a car-crazy kid could need. It's all about... is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology, and vehicles. Each book comes with a free audio download so children can take their book wherever they go, as well as a glossary that's perfect for teaching and learning. Check out the other titles in the It's all about... series and see if you can collect them all

Meet naughty raccoons, leaping deer, and hungry squirrels in this supercute interactive guessing game book about baby animals in forests. Using the picture and word clues, can you guess the baby animal and its mommy?

Roar and roam as you join ferocious prehistoric monsters in It's all about... Deadly Dinosaurs Find out about everything from gentle giants such as Diplodocus to deadly killing machines such as Allosaurus and the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a free audio download, this book has everything a dinosaur mad kid could need. It's all about... is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology and vehicles. Each book comes with a free audio download so children can take their book wherever they go, as well as glossary that's perfect for teaching and learning. Check out the other titles in the It's all about... series and see if you can collect them all

Dive into the exhilarating world of this deadly, deep-sea predator in It's all about... Snappy Sharks Find out who's who in the shark world, how predator sharks hunt their prey, which shark weighs more than three adult elephants, and so much more. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a free audio download, this book has everything a shark mad kid could need. It's all about... is a collectable series filled with up-to-date stats and facts about a wide range of hot topics, including animals, history, technology and vehicles. Each book comes with a free audio download so your child can take their book wherever they go, as well as glossary that's perfect for teaching and learning. Check out the other titles in the It's all about... series and see if you can collect them all

Covering all the main animal groups, and with an introductory chapter on habitats, migration, and conservation, My First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for the first time. It includes in-depth descriptions of over 125 animal species, and is illustrated throughout with more than 1,500 full-color photographs and illustrations. Information is presented in age-appropriate text with vocabulary pitched for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite animals throughout the book.

With more than 100 popular topics arranged alphabetically, and illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and illustrations, My First Encyclopedia is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for the first time. Information is presented in age-appropriate text with vocabulary pitched for young readers. Cross-reference boxes link related entries, and children will enjoy using them to find their favorite topics throughout the book.

Children's A to Z Encyclopedia covers a full range of clearly arranged alphabetical topics, from ancient history and countries of the world to wildlife, politics, technology, and more. This volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 9+ through the teenage years. Fully updated with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze. Detailed reference matter at the end of the book includes a world map, information on presidents, mini biographies of scientists and explorers, and history highlights.