Anna Claybourne

Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of minibeasts - with more to explore than you ever imagined!A Whole World of Minibeasts presents the stunning breadth of minibeast varieties that roam Earth, including everything from insects to arachnids, slugs, snails and worms to millipedes and teeny, tiny tardigrades. Who is related to whom? Which type swim or fly or hop? Which have the coolest camouflage, and which have the most legs (over 1,000!)? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.Books in the series:A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi

Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined!A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird varieties that fill the Earth. Who is related to whom? Which type fly at night, fly the fastest ... or can't fly at all? Where do the most colourful birds call home, and which live at sea? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.Books in the series:A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi

A fun search and find book about ocean life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!Young explorer Maxi is exploring the ocean. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny is going on - who keeps stealing Maxi's things and where are they? Maxi also has questions to ask about the amazing animals, plants and marine habitats. Maxi's Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all sealife fans.Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City

A fun search and find book about prehistoric life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!Young explorer Maxi has gone back in time on a prehistoric safari. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of dinosaurs and other animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny is going on - who keeps stealing Maxi's things and where are they? Maxi also has questions to ask about the amazing prehistoric animals, plants and habitats. Maxi's Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all dinosaur fans.Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City

A positive look at neurodiversity in today's world

How feeding the world - and food inequality - are impacting our planetWe all need to eat food to stay alive. In many parts of the world, there's plenty of food available and some even gets wasted. But in other places, people can struggle to find the food they need. Three billion people, or 40 percent of the world's population, currently don't have a reliable supply of healthy food.HUNGRY PLANET looks at how feeding the world - and food inequality - are impacting our world. It explores where our food comes from, how farming and fishing affect the environment, why famines and food shortages happen - and what we can all do to protect the planet and make sure everyone has the food they need.Aimed at readers aged 9 and up.Contents: Everyone needs to eat! / Why we need food / Where food comes from / CASE STUDY: Rice / The journey of food / Food and health / Food shortages 16 / CASE STUDY: The Irish Potato Famine / Food and the environment / Food and climate change / CASE STUDY: Shark overfishing / What's the answer? / Food and farm aid / Changing farming / Changing what we eat / CASE STUDY: Lab burgers / GM foods / Reducing waste / What can you do? / The future of food / Glossary / Further information / IndexBooks in the series:Plastic PlanetHot PlanetPandemic PlanetRecycled PlanetSustainable PlanetExtinction PlanetPeaceful Planet?Unequal PlanetWatery PlanetCrowded PlanetNeurodiverse Planet

Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of machines with fun comic strips.We use machines everywhere - from pivots and catapults to drones and robot recsue dogs. Find out how x-rays can help solve human body puzzles, what mayhem fogbots could cause or what happens when a computer mouse encounters an animal mouse! Join Professor Splat on his science adventures to learn all about the different types of machines in our world! Strange Science covers an array of amusing and enticing science subjects through fun comic strip stories, supported by further explanation spreads to consolidate the learning. A useful glossary and fun quiz are also included. Perfect for readers aged 7+ and all curious minds.

Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of Planet Earth with fun comic strips.Planet Earth is a fascinating place: there are rocks that move by themselves and fish that fall from the sky in a storm! Find out if mountains really can move, or what would happen if the Moon took a trip away from Earth! Join Professor Splat on his science adventures to learn all about the strangest aspects of Planet Earth. Strange Science covers an array of amusing and enticing science subjects through fun comic strip stories, supported by further explanation spreads to consolidate the learning. A useful glossary and fun quiz are also included. Perfect for readers aged 7+ and all curious minds.

Children can explore the incredible diversity of life on earth with this accessible hardback guide to evolution for young readers, vibrantly illustrated in full-color. Award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne covers the most intriguing topics in the science of evolution, through clear, engaging text and vibrant diagrams. Children can discover why giraffes have such long necks, what the relationship is between humans and monkeys, how sharks can be older than dinosaurs and many more incredible examples of evolution the world around us. Readers can also learn about the scientific discovery of evolution, including Charles Darwin's research aboard the HMS Beagle, Alfred Russel Wallace's expeditions to the Amazon and South East Asia, and the discovery of genetics by Gregor Mendel in his experimentation with garden peas. These inspiring stories give a human perspective to these scientific breakthroughs and will inspire kids to follow in their own curiosity. Topics include: - The story of life- Natural selection- Studying fossils- Evolution examples- Genes and DNA- Selective breeding- The future of life Supporting STEM learning, this wide-ranging book will a wide-ranging understanding of key topics within biology and natural history. Perfect for children aged 8+. 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.

A colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of plant adaptations and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.The book investigates plants from around the world that have some strange and disgusting adaptations in order to survive, from stinging and poisonous species to parasitic and carnivorous plants. 'See for yourself' panels help children relate the science to their everyday world.It is part of the Disgusting Science series, which explores the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children aged 7 plus. It features child-friendly text, experiments to try and fun cartoon illustrations. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fun examples to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Titles in the series: Human Body Horrors, Beastly Animals, Gruesome Plants, Revolting Life Cycles.

A fun search and find book about rainforest life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!Young explorer Maxi is exploring the Amazon rainforest. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny is going on - who keeps stealing Maxi's things and where are they? Maxi also has questions to ask about the amazing animals and plants and their habitat. Maxi's Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all rainforest fans.Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City

A fun search and find book about modern technology which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!Young explorer Maxi is discovering a big city and finding out about the amazing types of technology everywhere. In six detailed scenes, from a train station to a building site and funfair, Maxi needs help to find cool tech, bright lights and funny sights! Plus, something weird is going on - who keeps stealing Maxi's things and where are they? Maxi also has questions to ask about how technology works. Maxi's Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all technology fans.Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City

A funny, fresh comic-strip look at the amazing (and very long!) history of planet Earth for kidsTake a whirlwind comic strip trip through 4.5 billion fascinating years of planet Earth's history, discovering what happened to the dinosaurs, how the mammals took over Earth, early humans, the first civilisations, the dawn of technology and much, MUCH more. Perfect for kids aged 9 and up.Each book works as a timeline, combining information spreads with comic strip stories, and supported throughout by high-interest facts and plenty of humour.Contents: Ancient Earth/The whole of time - at a glance!/Dinosaur disaster!/Rise of the mammals/Changing continents/South Pole Paradise/Trapped in amber/Mighty mammals/Hello Himalayas!/The big chill!/ Don't go in the water!/Arrival of the apes/Down from the trees/The first humans/Spreading out/Stone age life/No more Neanderthals!/Ice age!/Ancient extinctions/The great flood/Farming begins/Settling down/Cities and civilisations/Science and inventions/Age of exploration/The Industrial revolution/The computer age/Into space!/Climate change challenge/Glossary/Index

Weather patterns, storm systems, hurricanes, and tornadoes--these are some of the many things that meteorologist's study In this exciting field, scientists learn about the different types of weather and atmospheric changes that happen around the world. Through these discoveries, we can learn both how to predict the weather coming in the next week, but also how to protect ourselves from larger, more dangerous weather patterns. Meteorologists chase storms, challenge the deadliest weather, and learn what we need to know about Earth's changing climate.

What went wrong on Apollo 13's mission? What are some of the most incredible journeys in history? This book tackles these questions and more in an exciting format that's perfect for curious kids. Readers will love learning about amazing journeys through Earth and space through a series of informative questions and answers. Bright illustrations are paired with bite-sized text boxes to capture readers' interest and keep them turning the pages. Readers will enjoy dialogue boxes, fun facts, and stories of incredible journeys that are both accessible and entertaining. This book is sure to encourage a love of adventure for young readers and inspire them to get curious about the ways we explore our world.

Weather patterns, storm systems, hurricanes, and tornadoes--these are some of the many things that meteorologist's study In this exciting field, scientists learn about the different types of weather and atmospheric changes that happen around the world. Through these discoveries, we can learn both how to predict the weather coming in the next week, but also how to protect ourselves from larger, more dangerous weather patterns. Meteorologists chase storms, challenge the deadliest weather, and learn what we need to know about Earth's changing climate.

Bacteriology is the study of bacteria, how they survive, and how they relate to the world of medicine, farming, and other industries. In this field, scientists learn about the many kinds of bacteria and how they may be helpful, or harmful, to human life. Scientists cultivate, test, and peek at bacteria through a microscope to learn how these single-celled organisms survive. In this book, readers will jump into bacteriology and learn how scientists are using this study to create new medicines and other products to help humanity.

Bacteriology is the study of bacteria, how they survive, and how they relate to the world of medicine, farming, and other industries. In this field, scientists learn about the many kinds of bacteria and how they may be helpful, or harmful, to human life. Scientists cultivate, test, and peek at bacteria through a microscope to learn how these single-celled organisms survive. In this book, readers will jump into bacteriology and learn how scientists are using this study to create new medicines and other products to help humanity.