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History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will appeal to a wide range of children, from visual learners to struggling readers, capturing and then holding their attention. Infographics are a really exciting, different way to learn about core historical topics, and are ideal for fact-hungry children, revision work, and to improve the quality of presentations. History in Infographics: The Mayans allows children to explore the Mayan civilisation like never before, finding out how people lived, what they ate, what they wore, how they were ruled, the games they played and how the civilisation died out. Children can discover that the Maya were the first people to make hot chocolate, and how they did it, that they went to war to capture prisoners they then sacrificed to their gods, and all about other South American civilisations, including the Aztecs and the Incas. Ideal for children of 9+, and fact and history lovers of all ages, the Mayans have never seemed more exciting!

Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on the laws that govern rugby and how they are enforced by referees. Find out about the complex laws of the game with pitch-side photographs of professional players and specially commissioned action shots that explain the laws in detail.The four books in the Rugby Focus series takes an in-depth look at one of the world's best-loved sports. Find out everything you need to know about rugby, from the players and laws of the game to the teamwork involved in winning the ultimate tournament - the Rugby World Cup.Great for readers who play the game or avid fans!

Have you ever wondered what made human beings think they could go to the Moon? The idea of exploring space started with fiction and science-fiction written by authors like Jules Verne and H G Wells. Little did they know that space travel would become a reality! It'll Never Work: Rockets and Space Travel explores the history of space travel and spaceships, the successes and failures that have led to the very recent Pluto flyby by the New Horizons spacecraft.Each title in this exciting, high-interest series looks at a different area of technology and engineering and reveals the pioneering ideas and scientific thinking that enabled its development, as well as exposing those that proved to be a dead end. Each spread examines a particular example in depth, bringing in other similar ideas where relevant, and revealing that experimentation and failure often pave the way to technology success. Beautifully designed and illustrated with infographic-style artwork, this series is an excellent technology resource for readers aged 9 and up.

Have you ever wondered how we invented the objects that make our homes comfortable, like the television, the washing machine, the toaster? Learn all about the history of the objects that we cannot do without in our homes in It'll Never Work: In the Home, a book that explores the invention of household items that have become essential to our daily life and the successes and failures that have led to the comforts and entertainment that we know today.Each title in this exciting, high-interest series looks at a different area of technology and engineering and reveals the pioneering ideas and scientific thinking that enabled its development, as well as exposing those that proved to be a dead end. Each spread examines a particular example in depth, bringing in other similar ideas where relevant, and revealing that experimentation and failure often pave the way to technology success. Beautifully designed and illustrated with infographic-style artwork, this series is an excellent technology resource for readers aged 9 and up.

Beautifully detailed illustrated books reveal the stories behind some of Earth's greatest features and journeys

Beautifully illustrated books highlighting the stories behind some of nature's greatest features and journeys

Beautifully illustrated books highlighting the stories behind some of nature's greatest features and journeys

Beautifully detailed illustrated books highlight the stories behind some of Earth's greatest features and journeys and deliver key science and geography learning

Beautifully detailed illustrated books highlight the stories behind some of Earth's greatest features and journeys and deliver key science and geography learning

A stunning panoramic exploration of Earth's greatest natural wonders

There are many important terms and definitions to learn within the world of science, and readers now have the ability to learn them in a fun and accessible way From chemistry to biology--and much more in-between--this volume explains a variety of concepts from the amazing world of science. Equipped with fact boxes, vivid photographs, and interactive activities, the volume engages readers and expands on the classroom STEAM lessons. This serves as an excellent tool especially for reluctant and struggling readers, whether they need to quickly define gravity or friction or learn more about the water cycle.

There are many important terms and definitions to learn within the world of science, and readers now have the ability to learn them in a fun and accessible way From chemistry to biology--and much more in-between--this volume explains a variety of concepts from the amazing world of science. Equipped with fact boxes, vivid photographs, and interactive activities, the volume engages readers and expands on the classroom STEAM lessons. This serves as an excellent tool especially for reluctant and struggling readers, whether they need to quickly define gravity or friction or learn more about the water cycle.

Throughout history, improvements in technology have allowed us to create machines that make our life easier, vehicles that can travel faster and more efficiently, and gadgets that let us relax and have fun. The world of technology continues to expand every day, and what better way for readers to keep up than by learning the meaning of important tech terms? From electronic devices to programming and gaming, this volume defines many technology examples and concepts to help readers expand their STEAM knowledge as they also find fun activities and look at colorful photographs.

From the creators of the award-winning World in Infographics series, numbers explain the amazing world of habitats

From the creators of the award-winning World in Infographics series, numbers explain the amazing world of living things

From the creators of the award-winning World in Infographics series, Science in Infographics: Materials uses numbers to explain the topic of materials