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From the Moon to the furthest reaches of space, this extraordinary visual encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge and eye-opening photography to inspire and intrigue young children. Specially designed for the youngest of readers, this full-color hardback explains key concepts about our solar system, distant stars, and black holes. It features useful fact boxes to give key stats at a glance and extraordinary images of planets, galaxies, spacecraft, and astronauts. Sections include: - The Solar System- The Universe- Watching the Sky- Missions to Space. This comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to stars, planets, and astronauts for curious children aged 5+. ABOUT THE SERIES: First Encyclopedias covers a variety of scientific topics, combining spectacular images with easy-to-understand facts, made fascinating to the youngest of readers.

This beautifully illustrated anthology brings together a thrilling collection of 15 myths from around the world with inspiring heroines at their center. Young readers will delight in the mighty goddesses and courageous heroines that star in these epic myths, reinterpreted by master storyteller Claudia Martin and award-winning children's illustrator Khoa Le. Follow the adventures of spirited Sedna, who protects the animals of the ocean, selfless Tanis who saved her villiage from a terrible monster and brave Japlo who outwitted a water spirit. This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women from a range of cultures. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what's right and unleash their own inner strength. Myths include: - Freyja's Necklace (Norse)- Durga and the Buffalo Demon (India)- Amaterasu and the Cave (Japan)- Isis Discovers the Name of Ra (Egypt) - Sedna of the Sea (Inuit) - Pandora and the Jar (Greece) - The Girl and the Windigo (Ojibwe, Native American) - Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawai'i) - The Trials of tain (Ireland) Featuring spectacular full-color illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers, this hardback makes a wonderful gift for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-color illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

Young readers can encounter some of the world's most incredible animals in this wonderful book and card deck, presented in a sleek lidded box. The comprehensive book of animal life combines jaw-dropping natural history photography with easy-to-read text. It delves into some of the latest scientific thinking, making it a reliable reference guide to animals large and small. The pack of 52 cards puts even more facts at your fingertips: one side introduces an animal family and the other gives quick stats on a particular species. Both sides of the card include photos for maximum animal identification. Together, the book and cards cover the wonders of the natural kingdom and will enthrall any young zoologist aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Reference Kits are the perfect learning tool for children, complete with a reference guide and 52 fact cards presented in a lidded box. Filled with high-impact facts and memorable stats, they're an engaging, interactive way for children to explore topics from across science and natural history.

Dive into the extraordinary underwater domain of sharks with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, packed with fascinating facts and eye-catching underwater photography. This definitive guide to the world's most ferocious underwater predators delves into every aspect of their lives-their wide-ranging habitats, fascinating behaviors, powerful senses, and interactions with other species. Based on the latest research by marine biologists, it's the ultimate book of facts and statistics about these amazing apex predators. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this title supports school learning and is ideal for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Explore the incredible world of animals with this beautiful hardback encyclopedia for curious young readers. Inside you'll find a fact-packed overview of animal life, accompanied by delightful full-color illustrations. Based on the latest understanding of natural history, this is a definitive guide to the habitats of the world and the animals that live in them. Readers will discover why wolves live in a pack, what noise a meerkat makes, how an alligator hunts, and many other intriguing animal facts. Packed with information on the lives and habits of animals, this memorable book showcases some of the world's most unusual and magnificent creatures. Includes: - Profiles of fascinating animals, including polar bears, penguins, red pandas, and sea turtles.- Habitat breakdowns and the animals that live there- Fact boxes, pulling out interesting facts and stats This encyclopedia supports home learning and is ideal for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.

Young readers can explore the wonders of our solar system with this awe-inspiring hardback guide, combining the latest astronomical research with breathtaking, full-color photography. Full of facts, annotations, and profile boxes, this visual encyclopedia introduces children to the science behind the Sun, planets and moons of our solar system. Discover what the Sun is made of, where diamonds rain from the sky, and how scientists plan to blast dangerous asteroids away from our planet. Includes: - A profile of each planet in our solar system, with key stats and facts- Earth and the Moon: atmosphere, tides, orbits...- Space exploration: the moon landing, the ISS, missions to Mars...- The science of the solar system: the Big Bang, solar eclipses, solar radiation...- Key scientists and their discoveries, including Isaac Newton, Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this book supports STEM learning and is great for home learning. It's the perfect introduction to the world of space and astronomy for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

This beautifully illustrated full-color hardack showcases over 150 fascinating prehistoric creatures. Curious young readers will discover incredible facts about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and early mammals in a book that's sure to surprise and delight. Based on the latest understanding of dinosaur life, this definitive guide tackles the questions kids really want answered. Discover which dinosaur could run the fastest, why some dinosaurs lived in herds, and what made T. rex a formidable predator. This is prehistory for kids who really want to know. Features: - A dinosaur timeline showing the stages of evolution- Profiles of dinosaurs, including stats, hunting techniques and their adaptations- A quiz to test children's new knowledge- A glossary of key terms Covering topics from biology, ecology and geography, this book is a great resource for home learning, ideal for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.

Young readers can explore why money matters with this accessible hardback guide to the economy and finance, brought to life with full-color illustrations and diagrams. From banks and savings to investments and entrepreneurship, this entertaining book explains all aspects of this wide-ranging subject in clear and easy-to-understand language. Young readers can find out when money was first used, how economics such as John Maynard Keynes and Adam Smith saw the world of money, what credit cards are for, and even how to handle their own finances in later life. By the time they finish this book, they will be able to answer: - How can I make money?- Why do we keep our money in banks?- What is cryptocurrency?- How will AI change the world of work and money?- If money is so great, why can't we print more of it ? A great for primer curious kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.

Young readers can take a deep dive into the extraordinary world beneath our oceans with this wonderfully visual, full-color reference guide. Full of fascinating facts and stunning sea life photography, this book covers everything from the ocean shores to deep sea creatures. Find out why octopuses release ink, why clownfish live in anemone tentacles and where can you find a halloween crab. This definitive guide to ocean life includes easy-to-follow information on anatomy and behaviour of sea creatures. It also includes fun fact-boxes, with information you wouldn't believe Perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed, this book is also great for home learning. A brilliant guide for kids aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Children's Discovery Library series brings together wonderfully visual reference guides for young readers, combining stunning photography and fabulous facts on a variety of popular topics.

Set off on a cosmic odyssey with this lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia. It's packed with out-of-this-world facts that will delight and surprise young readers. From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extraterrestrial life, there's so much to discover here. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this volume is precision engineered to engage the minds and fire the imaginations of bright young things. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is great for home learning. Ideal for children aged 8+.

Step into the scintillating world of science with this eye-opening hardback encyclopedia, brimming with full-color illustrations that bring subjects to life From brain cells and birds to energy and elements, this ultimate guide brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and intriguing imagery. Inside readers will uncover key ideas about physics, chemistry and biology - including answers to questions that young readers most want answered. Topics include: . Matter, Atoms and Elements. Life, Evolution and Habitats. The Human Body. Forces and Energy. Earth and Space Featuring a quiz section and a useful glossary, this memorable book is your complete guide to understanding the key concepts in science for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.