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Discover the eye-popping world of optical illusions in this amazing interactive book. Children (and adults!) can create dozens of amazing illusions and find out about how they work by adding stickers and drawing patterns and shapes. A fantastic present for curious minds, includes internet links to online optical illusions and experiments. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S/A BIC CBMC C5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409551591 Extent: 32 pages 4 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustr...

Highly acclaimed guide with straightforward and reassuring information. Describes exactly what happens at puberty, with informative sections on sex, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, and advice on hygiene, exercise and healthy eating. Traces the development of a baby from conception to birth and first years of life, with practical information on how to help take care of a baby. This book contains the following Usborne Facts of Life titles: Babies and Growing up. Age 11 Key Stage K...

An informative book about how to maintain a healthy body through regular exercise and healthy eating. Answers questions such as: “What counts as exercise?”, “What if I hate sport?”, and “How can I get stronger?”. Includes simple tips on healthy eating, games to play indoors when it’s raining and how to warm up and cool down properly. Written in a clear, factual style with bright, stylish illustrations and internet links to websites to find out more. The ...

An essential reference book which explores key concepts and basic ideas of biology, all clearly explained with simple text, colourful pictures and diagrams.Topics are arranged by theme and include the human body, living things and their environments, plants, reproduction and genetics. With internet links to educational websites for further learning. Age 11 Key Stage KS3 Paperback ISBN: 9781409531630 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmAuthor/Editor Corinne Stockley...

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today.Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets, communication, clothing, medicine and more. Humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum, with cartoons and simple diagrams showing how the inventions work. Includes invention timelines, a glossary and internet links to websites with games, biographies and tips on becoming an invento...

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC D5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409598619 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmAuthor/Editor Alice James and Jerome MartinIllustra...

An out-of-this-world sticker book where children can explore the history of space travel and meet some of the intrepid men and women astronauts. Scenes to complete with stickers include underwater astronaut training, life inside the International Space Station and even a peek into the future of space tourism with a holiday trip to Mars! With over 250 stickers of rockets, space probes and space suits plus blank stickers for children to design their own astronaut outfit. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 S BIC ...

A fascinating reference book sure to capture the imagination of any child interested in space travel. Each page details a different element of space and astronomy, from the realities of living on the International Space Station to our solar system and what we know about distant space. With photographs and illustrations of planets, stars, space probes, astronauts and more to really bring the wonders of space to life. Includes internet links to specially selected websites with videos, activities a...

Open the giant fold-out pages of this book to discover the powerful rockets and spacecraft that explore outer space. From early rockets and Moon missions to space stations and probes, learn what it takes to blast off from Earth and even live in space. The oversized pages show magnificent spacecraft and rockets to scale, up-close and in detail. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 BIC CBMC A2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409582175 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 290 x 240mmAuthor/Editor Louie StowellIllustrator Gabriele An...

A lighthearted look at space travel, from the scientists at Mission Control to astronaut training, lift-off and life on the International Space Station. With over 250 stickers of astronauts, scientists, rovers, rockets and even whole galaxies to add to the colourful scenes. Children can add stars to the night sky, position astronauts and footprints in a scene depicting the first Moon landing and fill a spaceship with mysterious aliens. A humourous – and informative - guide to space travel ...

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children – and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth’s magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject – and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers...

Discover the wonders of our Solar System as you fold out this gorgeously illustrated book. Then turn it over to find lots of fascinating facts about the planets, their moons, and the spacecraft that have been sent to explore them. With links to websites for more information, this is the perfect gift for young space lovers. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 S BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474937702Extent: 16 pagesDimensions: 270 x 170mm Author/Editor Sam Smith Illustrator Peter Donnelly ...

Lift the flaps to reveal the mechanics and engineering of amazing bridges, towers and tunnels including the Channel Tunnel, the Burj Khalifa, Golden Gate Bridge and more. With detailed illustrations and links to websites to see views from the top of the Shard and CN tower, travel through tunnels and see the enormous machines used to create them. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922500 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Struan ReidIllustrator Annie Car...

Calling all space cadets! Usborne assigns you a mission to see inside these extraordinary space stations and spacecrafts, from the beginning of the space race to the latest missions to Mars and beyond. With over 70 flaps to lift, plus links to websites with video clips and more information. Published in association with the UK Space Agency. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 S BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409599197 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Kellan Stover...

Flaps to lift on every page reveal what goes on inside a computer, how coding works and how computers talk to each other across the internet. The principles of coding, from simple commands to algorithms, are explained with a treasure hunt game and puzzles, and there are examples of programs in the coding language Scratch™. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where children can discover more coding ideas, tips and games. Computer coding is now a compulsory topic on the UK...

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC D5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409593928 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 240 x 170mmAuthor/Editor Alex Frith, Jerome Martin and Alice James...

This friendly beginner’s guide covers the basics of Scratch coding, one of the most popular programs used in UK primary schools on the National Curriculum. With step-by-step instructions showing children how to create games, animations and more, plus Scratch menu guides, a glossary and links to websites for free downloads and helpful tips. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 ICT BIC CBMC C5L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474975094 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Rosie Dickins and Jonathan Mel...

Discover high-tech gadgets, design robots and machines, and solve all sorts of technological puzzles in this innovative activity book filled with inventions to brainstorm, puzzles to solve and objects to design. Includes downloadable templates and links to inspiring websites about technology today. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 S BIC CBMC C5L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474959957 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Alice James and Tom MumbrayIllustrator Petra Baan...

A handy-sized paperback book with 50 fun, step-by-step experiments and activities for young scientists. Activities include creating a light and shadow show, separating colours in a fascinating ink experiment, creating a foaming monster using chemical reactions and lots more! Each page displays step-by-step instructions for how to complete the activity as well as a simple explanation of the science behind it. An excellent book to introduce children to scientific concepts in a fun and interactive ...

We all need energy for our lives – and lots of it. Find out what energy is, how it affects our planet and the exciting new inventions scientists are creating to make energy in the future, in this fascinating introduction to an important topic. With over 65 flaps to lift and links to specially selected websites to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 S BIC CBMC B5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474917964 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Peter Allen...