Anne Rooney

Little Tiger loves to play, pounce and explore with his family. Sometimes his adventures can get him into a spot of trouble! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and tiger facts to discover. A perfect mix of fiction and non-fiction.

Baby Koala likes to stay close to Mum as the pair snuggle up together, safe in the treetops. But one day, when danger threatens, Baby Koala must be brave and bold... This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and koala facts to discover. A perfect mix of fiction and non-fiction.

More than ever before, the present generation of kids need guidance on how to be safe online. From dealing with cyber bullies and trolls to disclosing personal information in on online game, there are a lot of topics kids need to be prepared for. This book helps both kids and caregivers learn about these issues in an age-appropriate and approachable way. Examples readers can relate to are given throughout the book using colorful, friendly illustrations and achievable language.

Young readers can turbo-charge their science skills with this mind-expanding book, jam-packed with over 50 awesome science experiments These eye-opening tricks will introduce children to the miraculous world of biology, chemistry and physics, including forces, optics, acoustics and more. Every experiment is set out in clear, step-by-step instructions with hilarious cartoon artworks and includes a breakdown of the scientific principles behind it. Experiments include: - How to make eggs bounce and bones bend - How to make secret messages using just a ... lemon? - How to bend light with water - How to create your own eye-opening optical illusions Through these fun experiments, this book will spark a life-long interest in the marvels of science. Perfect for readers aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Bamboozle, befuddle and blow the minds of young readers with the Absolutely Epic Activity Books. This fab and funny series of puzzles, experiments and activities feature wacky cartoon illustrations and are perfect for kids aged 7+.

"An exhilarating, illuminating, gloriously-illustrated journey through Earth's 4.5 billion-year history" - LoveReading4Kids, starred review. This beautifully illustrated full-color guide tells the incredible tale of our planet, from Earth's formation from swirling stardust to the present day and near-future. Young readers can discover the story behind everything from volcanoes to weather, where the Moon and our mountains came from and other fascinating secrets. They will witness and explore: - The formation of Earth and the early Solar System - Ice ages and periods of warmth - How volcanoes shaped our lands - Dinosaurs and extinction events - Earth's future in our hands Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations, fun fact boxes, an useful timeline and a glossary of key terms, The Story of Earth supports STEM learning in an entertaining way. It's a perfect gift for curious children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Story of Everything is a beautifully illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human development.

You Wouldn't Want To Live Without Democracy! presents an accessible and engaging history of democracy, from its origins in ancient Greece and into modern history, as well as an exploration of how vulnerable it is to being corrupted or overthrown, and how oppressive and vicious life can become when democracy disappears.

A series that helps young children navigate the tricky world of relationships at home, school and beyond

Travel across the world and back in time to meet the incredible creatures that once stalked our planet, including dinosaurs, flying reptiles and marine reptiles. Whether big, small, fast, slow, fearsome or friendly, you'll find it here.Divided into chapters focused on the seven continents and oceans, we explore the most exciting dinosaurs with each given their own page or spread that reveals and illustrates their most fascinating features. Find out about the T-Rex and Triceratops of North America, the giant sauropods of South America, the marine reptiles of Europe, the feathered, bird-like dinosaurs of Asia and more.Other topics covered include the history of dinosaur research: how these 'terrible lizards' were first identified in the early 19th century, the Bone Wars of the late 19th century when collectors battled to unearth the best remains, and how interpretations of what dinosaurs actually looked like have changed over the years, from slow-moving lizard like creatures to fast-moving feathered fiends. Stunning illustrations and photography combine with fascinating facts based on the latest research to provide kids with a comprehensive introduction to dinosaurs.It's going to be roarsome About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore

Travel across the world and back in time to meet the incredible creatures that once stalked our planet, including dinosaurs, flying reptiles and marine reptiles. Whether big, small, fast, slow, fearsome or friendly, you’ll find it here.Divided into chapters focused on the seven continents and oceans, we explore the most exciting dinosaurs with each given their own page or spread that reveals and illustrates their most fascinating features. Find out about the T-Rex and Triceratops of North America, the giant sauropods of South America, the marine reptiles of Europe, the feathered, bird-like dinosaurs of Asia and more.Other topics covered include the history of dinosaur research: how these ‘terrible lizards’ were first identified in the early 19th century, the Bone Wars of the late 19th century when collectors battled to unearth the best remains, and how interpretations of what dinosaurs actually looked like have changed over the years, from slow-moving lizard like creatures to fast-moving feathered fiends. Stunning illustrations and photography combine with fascinating facts based on the latest research to provide kids with a comprehensive introduction to dinosaurs.It’s going to be roarsome!About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

My Stem Day: Math explains how marvelous math is right behind a whole host of everyday activities. What does it really mean when you give 100%? How does money work? Can you measure your volume while taking a bath? Mathematics, or math for short, is one of the four branches of STEM. It's the study of numbers, measurements and shapes-and a language that people from all over the world can understand. Math con be anything from working out the quantities of ingredients you need to bake a cake, displaying figures on a chart so you can compare them or working out how many dollars you need to pay for a new toy. This book, and the entire MY STEM DAY series, is packed with amazing challenges and do-at-home experiments with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for the activities and bite-size text detailing scientific facts and stats. The series is endorsed by a leading STEM educational consultant Math is everywhere From morning until night, we see numbers and measurements everywhere. We need math to cook, to travel on time, to build things and to play music. We use math to describe the world around us in quantities. p>Imagine a world without math. How would you know how much food costs at the store? How would you know the score of a football game? How would you know when your birthday was if there was no calendar to tell you? Think of all the ways you come across math during your day. Can you think of any math challenge that you'd like to master? The sky's the limit

My Stem Day: Science takes you through the day and explains how incredible science underpins everything you do.. Do you know why popsicles melt? Or how your lungs work? Or how you digest your lunch? Science is one of the four branches of STEM. It is all about investigating the many mysteries of the natural world -even the mystery of you It can be anything from looking for alien life in the Universe to working on a cure for cancer. Scientists carry out experiments to test their theories. This book, and the entire MY STEM DAY series, is packed with amazing challenges and do-at-home experiments with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for the activities and bite-size text detailing scientific facts and stats. The series is endorsed by a leading STEM educational consultant Science is everywhere From morning until night, our days are made easier by the work of scientists. Every day, scientists make exciting discoveries that will improve our lives and unlock the world's mysteries. Scientists work with engineers and mathematicians to find answers to some of the world's challenges. Will we be able to protect our planet in the future by finding cleaner fuels and plastics that are easier to recycle? Con we find new ways to stay healthy and live for longer? Think about what you've learned so far about science. Are there any other scientific questions that you'd like to investigate? Where would you start? What questions would your experiments answer? The sky's the limit

The moon is a familiar sight in the sky, but how much do we actually know about it? Common questions about the moon and their answers are presented to readers in an engaging way in this helpful guide to an essential science curriculum topic. Fun facts are presented through clear and concise text, allowing readers at a variety of levels to learn more about the moon. Colorful and often humorous illustrations accompany the relatable questions and accessible answers, creating a unique reading experience that's out of this world

Philosophy seeks to discover the nature of truth and knowledge. Philosophical reasoning helps us make sense of the world around us and work out what we think and why. Sometimes, it can enable us to become the people we believe we should be. This book is a thought-provoking, yet fun, introduction to the subject of philosophy. It shows curious readers how it has a clear practical purpose that is vital to our daily lives and thought processes.

From ancient barter systems through the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of modern globalization, the field of economics is central to the way we organize and live our lives. This informative volume is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this vital subject for readers. It looks at questions concerning such fundamental concepts as goods and services and supply and demand. The thoughtful text investigates how economics can be used to improve humanity's living standards and ultimately make the world a better place for all.

Mathematics is all around us. It is the universal language that allows us to work with numbers, patterns, processes, and the rules that govern the entire universe. Math enables us to understand our surroundings and model and predict phenomena. This insightful and comprehensive volume answers a series of compelling mathematical and life-related questions in an entertaining and informative way, showing inquisitive readers how math is the basis for just about everything they experience in their daily lives.

What kinds of machines are used to explore outer space? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover in this relatable guide to a high-interest STEM topic. Common and creative questions about space machines are presented through clear text and simple sentences, allowing even reluctant readers to find information and entertainment with each turn of the page. As readers travel through the fun and fact-filled text and colorful illustrations, they're inspired to think critically about technology and how it's being used to explore the universe beyond our planet.