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Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Are you thinking about taking on the huge responsibility of owning a pet? This series provides comprehensive guides for children aged 8+. The books explore caring for a new cat or dog, including animals taken from a rescue centre such as Battersea Cats & Dogs Home.
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet Kids
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
With 160 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography and a large dose of humour, this is the atlas that shows kids what the world is really like. Touching on popular culture, sports and school life, this will bring the world to life for kids aged 8 and up.
Author
Series
Publisher
Miles Kelly
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Discover everything you need to know about extreme survival. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by photographs and detailed artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Projects to make and do, hilarious facts and cartoons bring an extra element of fun.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Included in this book are 12 dinosaurs that are some of the most heavily armoured animals that ever roamed Earth. Some of these big, plodding herbivores were covered from head to toe in thick, leathery skin with arrays of protruding bony nodules and spikes. Others had huge plates rising out of their backs and sharp, spiky tails.
7) Speed
Author
Series
Publisher
Miles Kelly
Pub. Date
2012
Description
100 numbered facts covering a wide range of topics on all things speedy, from super speedy animals to hypersonic planes. Topics include how we measure acceleration, why heavy things are hard to speed up, and who broke the sound barrier.
Author
Publisher
Egmont UK Limited
Pub. Date
2020
Description
Why was the pitch soaking wet? Because the midfielders dribbled all over it. Which Egyptian star gobbles strawberries, apples, grapes and oranges? Fruit Salah. What happens if you mix an England striker with strong winds? You get a Hurry-Kane. Get ready to laugh your boots off with over 200 premier puns, gags and quips featuring all your favourite football players, clubs and grounds.
11) The book of bees
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2016
Description
How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Did you know that Napoleon loved bees? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This book answers all these questions and many more, tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight.
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2018
Description
From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and pioneering physicists, discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world. Containing a universe of knowledge, this book tells the story of the people who increased our grasp of almost everything around us.
13) Shark
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2002
Description
Each title in this series offers concise, comprehensive treatment of its subject area, and combines an exciting introduction to new areas of knowledge with the lasting worth of valuable reference information.
18) Judaism
Author
Publisher
QED
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Part of the 'World of Faiths' series, this book looks at Judaism. It features its key beliefs, how it is practised around the world, religious buildings and places, key figures and leaders, and festivals and traditions.
19) Sharks
Series
Pub. Date
2025
Description
Explores different species of shark, how they live and the threats they face to their habitats
20) South Africa
Author
Publisher
Cherrytree
Pub. Date
2005
Description
One of a series of titles which examines life in other countries through simple information and the letters of a young child to a pen-friend. Topics covered include home and school life, leisure pursuits, religious worship, and the working life of each child's parents.