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What's the Point of Maths?
Maths is everywhere. Art, music, sport, science, architecture, medicine, computing, finance, agriculture, geography, the list goes on. You might not think it but maths is fundamental to pretty much everything. Join scholars, mathematicians, philosophers and a host of other brilliant minds as they unite to reveal the history of maths and the importance of it in the world today...
Page Count: 128
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Maths, history
'a word about books' says…”With superb stories, mind-blowing facts, tricks to amaze, practical things to try out and puzzles to solve, this is sure to score top marks with even the most reluctant of mathematicians."
Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature
Dara McAnulty is your knowledgable guide on a multi-sensory walk to find and experience the nature that is thriving in local spaces. From tiny insects to amazing birds, incredible flowers to brilliant trees, our gardens, woods, grasslands and rivers are wildlife paradises all just waiting to be explored. Put on your sturdy boots, grab your backpack and let’s see what we can find…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Animals, plants, nature
'a word about books' says…"Through a mix of storytelling, poetry, science and nature projects the young naturalist encourages us all to embrace our inner wild child, to be curious about the natural world and to fall in love with nature."
Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
Meet the women behind the artwork. From the famous and well-known, Frida Kahlo and Zaha Hadid, to the lesser known, Ruth Asawa and Tamara de Lempicka. These are the fearless creatives who inspired the art world, who broke the rules in order to succeed, who fought to get their work accepted by society and who refused to conform to societal norms. Iconic and fearless, these fifty women have paved the way for the next generation of artists...
Page Count: 128
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Art, women
'a word about books' says…”Beautifully presented, thoroughly researched and packed full of information; an empowering and inspirational celebration of female artists around the world."
Women in Sport: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Tough, bold and fearless women have paved the way for future generations of sporting stars. Many women, famous and lesser-known, have battled fellow competitors on the field and have had to battle the views of society and sporting inequality off it to rise to the top of the sporting pile. Fifty stories of incredible athletic accomplishments and overcoming adversity, these women are the go-getters, the game-changers and the tearer downers of barriers of the sporting world...
Page Count: 128
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Sport, women
'a word about books' says…”Motivational, inspiring and shows what is possible when you dare to dream. Full of girl-power and can do attitude, this is a must read for any young sports-girl."
The Wonder of Trees
There are over 60,000 species of trees in the world and we could not exist without them. They are the living and breathing lungs of the world. Around for nearly 400 million years and found almost all over the world, animals and humans are dependent on trees for water, food, shelter and for their wood. From the smallest to the tallest, trees are marvellous, magnificent and essential…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Nature, environment, animals, science
'a word about books' says…"Nicola Davies writes beautiful books and this one is a wonderful celebration of trees. Immediately appealing and engaging, pages are bursting with information and are exploding with nature. Tree-riffic!"
The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
Planet Earth, a place full of wonderful animals, people, flora and fauna. A careful balancing act ensures that everything can co-exist and thrive. But it only takes a minor adjustment to disrupt these delicate ecosystems and things go drastically wrong. Climate change and the actions of humans are constantly threatening to tip the scales but perhaps you can help…
Page Count: 128
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Environment, science, nature, climate, animals
'a word about books' says…”Rachel Ignotofsky makes the science of the Earth interesting and entertaining and expertly joins all of the dots together. Will definitely be a hit with science-loving kids, budding conservationists and future ecologists."
A World of Discovery
Humankind has been inventing, coming up with ideas and making groundbreaking discoveries for thousands of years, applying the principles of STEM long before the term had become mainstream and fashionable. Whether it be because of the need to solve a problem or an impossible dream, inventors have created all manner of wonders. From the wheel to steam power to artificial intelligence. Discover thirty scientific inventions that have changed the world...
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: STEM, historical
'a word about books' says…”Brown and Platt have created a brilliant book that is a must read for any budding scientist or engineer. Sure to please many a curious mind, regardless of age."
A World of Plants
Each day plants are busying themselves by breathing, reproducing, eating, drinking, climbing, communicating, trapping, stealing, defending, fighting and making friends. Plants - big and small - are truly incredible, the most wonderful things grow from impossibly small seeds and without plants we would not be here. They really are one of the wonders of the world…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Plants, nature, science, environment
'a word about books' says…”Brown and Jenkins cover every single aspect of plants and have produced the definitive guide in what is a glorious celebration of plants. This is a plant-lovers dream and a brilliant book for any budding botanist or child curious about plants."
World Politics in 100 Words
World politics in 100 words, it doesn’t sound possible. Well it is, and you can embark on an informative and educational journey through political jargon with one hundred terms, each explained in exactly one hundred words. From democracy and bureaucracy, treasury and budget, war and treaty, patriotism and racism, this elaborate dictionary has got world politics covered...
Page Count: 112
Genre: Non-fiction
Themes: Politics, personal & social issues, human rights
'a word about books' says…”A great addition to any home, school or library. It is sure to spark interest, generate valuable discussions and encourage further questioning and lines of enquiry. It might even be the beginning of a journey for a future politician or leader."