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D&T Workshop is a major new series of information books devised to inspire primary-age children to investigate, design and make a wide range of products using different technologies like levers, gears, cams, batteries, winding mechanisms, food technology and more. Each book explores a different set of products and the technology behind them. Pupils investigate existing products and then carry out focused practical tasks which provide opportunities to learn and practise the necessary skills, e.g. testing alternative designs, building a specific component, or learning to use tools safely. Each book ends with a full-scale design and make activity that encourages children to put into practice the skills, knowledge and understanding they have learned.

D&T Workshop is a major new series of information books devised to inspire primary-age children to investigate, design and make a wide range of products using different technologies like levers, gears, cams, batteries, winding mechanisms, food technology and more. Each book explores a different set of products and the technology behind them. Pupils investigate existing products and then carry out focused practical tasks which provide opportunities to learn and practise the necessary skills, e.g. testing alternative designs, building a specific component, or learning to use tools safely. Each book ends with a full-scale design and make activity that encourages children to put into practice the skills, knowledge and understanding they have learned.

Young readers can discover the wonders of chemistry with this accessible hardcover introduction, featuring beautiful full-color illustrations. This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of chemistry and its scientific principles. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family - Elements - Compounds - Molecules - Atoms - And much more A great gift for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Young readers can discover the extraordinary ways in which math shapes our world in this beautifully illustrated full-color guide. From the Fibonacchi sequence to weather forecasts, this accessible hardcover book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of mathematical principles. Learn about the genius minds who transformed the field, such as Isaac Newton and Alan Turing, as well as how math has shaped modern science. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Includes: - Famous mathematicians - The math behind prime and negative numbers - The mathematics behind applied sciences, including computers, wormholes, flight and more With a glossary of key terms, this wide-ranging guide supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES The Curious Kids series draws together wonderfully illustrated guides to STEM topics. With a smart, modern style in a jacketed hardcover format, these vibrant guides will help young readers take their math and science skills to the next level.

Creepy crawlies may look small and harmless, and lots of them are - but some have fearsome fangs, deadly disguises, strong jaws ... and an appetite! Discover which spider species makes friends with frogs, which bug hides in flowers and what tactics these predators use to catch their prey.Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for children aged 7+ as well as reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles.Collect all the dangerous creatures - Big Cats, Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, Snakes and Other Reptiles.

Big cats may look furry and loveable, but these fierce felines have sharp teeth, slashing claws, super speed ... and an appetite! Discover why snow leopards are called ghosts of the mountains, which feline has the strongest bite, and how, when it comes to big cats, size isn't everything. Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, weight, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for children age 7+ as well as reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles.Collect all the dangerous creatures - Bugs and Spiders, Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, Snakes and Other Reptiles.

These cold-blooded hunters have venomous fangs, super senses, crushing cuddles ... and an appetite! Discover how snakes detect prey using infrared energy, which reptile has the strongest bite, and the difference between crocodiles and alligators.Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, weight, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for children age 7+ as well as reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles.Collect all the dangerous creatures - Big Cats, Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, Bugs and Spiders.

These deadly sea creatures have sharp teeth, streamlined bodies ... and an appetite! Discover which shark has 3,000 teeth, which sea creature has two(!) sets of jaws and how orcas use teamwork to take down their prey.Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, weight, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for children age 7+ as well as reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles.Collect all the dangerous creatures - Big Cats, Bugs and Spiders, Snakes and Other Reptiles.

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of leathercraft and tanning. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered, perhaps by chance, that skins exposed to smoke or accidentally soaked in autumnal puddles lasted longer. Skins were a valuable resource, used for everything from clothing to shelter, blankets and vessels. The book looks at evidence that shows us how tanning and leather continued to be of prime importance across the globe throughout history, in economic as well as functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day leather crafting artisans. These leather crafters generously allowed the author access to their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their craft, and their working environment offers a unique window into the world of leathercraft. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of leather, dyes, tools and tanning materials, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more-everything you need to get started.

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of spinning and weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove yarns to create clothing and blankets. The book explores the ways in which spinning and weaving has continued to be important throughout human history (or should that be herstory), in artistic, economic and functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day spinning and weaving artisans. These textiles artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of fibre, dyes, tools and yarn, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started.

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of dyeing. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered and used the glory of colours created by earth pigments, plants and more. We move through history from the medieval dye gardens to the horrors of chemical dyes from the Victorian era that damaged watercourses, created pollution and caused terrible sickness and untold deaths. Today, along with safe commercial dyes, modern cottage industries' are once more the leaders in the innovative use of dye plants. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day artisans. These dye workers generously allowed the author access to their studios and creative lives and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty-first century. Photos of their craft offers a unique window into the world of dyes. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating craft, the book has a section that explains simple eco dyeing and planning your own dye garden. It also has a resources section containing a valuable list of suppliers of plants, seeds, dyes, tools and materials, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started!

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of basketry and willow weaving. The story begins in prehistory when people first wove plant fibres together to create containers, shelters and fences. The book explores the ways in which basketry and willow weaving has continued to be important throughout human history in artistic, economic and functional terms. The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern basketry and willow weaving artisans. These artists generously allowed the author a window into their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their work, and their working environment offers a unique view into the world of this ancient craft. Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of plant fibres, plants, and tools, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more - everything you need to get started.

This book offers a journey through the history of the ancient craft of felting from the earliest times, when people first discovered that animal fibre, moisture and friction created a durable, warm fabric. Felt has been used for everything from apparel to housing; it has been used for practical, decorative and even religious applications. This book looks at the rise and fall of felting through history and into the industrial era, including its importance to the hat-making industry. The second part of the book brings us to the modern - and some might say, golden - era of artisanal felting with interviews from felters and textile artists generously sharing their creative process. Finally, if you are inspired to try this fascinating craft, there are step by step instructions for both wet and needle felting, and a useful list of resources to get you started on your own felt-making journey.

Young readers can discover the wonders of chemistry with this accessible introduction, presented in a wonderful jacketed hardback format with full-colour illustrations. This inspirational book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of this fundamental topic, accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Alex Foster. Supporting STEM learning, this book is an ideal supplement to school education as it covers many core chemistry topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Big new concepts pop off the page thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic text. Kids will relish sharing them with friends and family! Young readers will love exploring exhilarating new ideas about: • Elements • Compounds • Molecules • Atoms • And much more!A great gift for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Young readers can discover the extraordinary ways in which math shapes our world in this beautifully illustrated full-colour guide. From the Fibonacchi sequence to weather forecasts, this accessible hardcover book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of mathematical principles. Learn about the genius minds who transformed the field, such as Isaac Newton and Alan Turing, as well as how math has shaped modern science. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Includes:• Famous mathematicians • The math behind prime and negative numbers • The mathematics behind applied sciences, including computers, wormholes, flight and moreWith a glossary of key terms, this wide-ranging guide supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together wonderfully illustrated guides to STEM topics. With a smart, modern style in a jacketed hardcover format, these vibrant guides will help young readers take their math and science skills to the next level.

A young soldier's honest portrayal, told through letters home and a frank journal, of his enthusiasm for the 1914 recruitment campaign, and joining up – followed by the disillusionment and degradation of soldiering in the trenches of World War I. Sixteen-year-old Sydney is overwhelmed by the excitement of the 1914 recruitment campaigns and the bravado of men leaving for the Great War. Bursting with enthusiasm, he runs away to join up, but soon finds himself a long way from home in a frontline trench where reality - and the rats - begin to bite. Told through Sydney's optimistic letters home and his journal, this is his honest portrayal of the disillusionment and degradation of life and death in the trenches of World War I. 'Find room for this indictment of the First World War' - Bookseller

Creepy crawlies may look small and harmless, and lots of them are - but some have fearsome fangs, deadly disguises, strong jaws ... and a BIG appetite! Discover which spider species makes friends with frogs, which bug hides in flowers and what tactics these predators use to catch their prey. Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles. Collect all the dangerous creatures - Big Cats, Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, Snakes and Other Reptiles.

Explore the most dangerous big cats on the planet, from lions and tigers to leopards, lynxes and more, and decide whether they deserve their fearsome reputations!

These cold-blooded hunters have venomous fangs, super senses, crushing cuddles ... and a BIG appetite! Discover how snakes detect prey using infrared energy, which reptile has the strongest bite, and the difference between crocodiles and alligators. Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, weight, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for children age 7+ as well as reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles. Collect all the dangerous creatures - Big Cats, Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, Bugs and Spiders.

These deadly sea creatures have sharp teeth, streamlined bodies ... and a BIG appetite! Discover which shark has 3,000 teeth, which sea creature has two(!) sets of jaws and how orcas use teamwork to take down their prey. Dangerous Creatures explores how predators are uniquely adapted to hunt and kill their prey. Find out their unique attributes, such as size, weight, super senses, where they live, and what's on the menu! Bite-sized text is perfect for children age 7+ as well as reluctant readers and is paired with engaging artwork and funny speech bubbles. Collect all the dangerous creatures - Big Cats, Bugs and Spiders, Snakes and Other Reptiles.