Clare Hibbert

How heavy is a blue whale's tongue? How lazy is a blobfish? Which fish wrestle with their mouths? Young readers can find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can get the low-down on the incredible world beneath our oceans in an accessible and entertaining way. Includes:• Deep-sea creatures• Sharks and dolphins• Octopus and squid• Reefs and sea beds With fabulous facts and stats that are great for sharing, this book introduces young minds to the natural world in an engaging and memorable way. Perfect for curious kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

Embark on a prehistoric adventure with this comprehensive Q&A book Inside, you'll unearth questions and answers about everything from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. Overflowing with fascinating facts, each page reveals insights into the world of dinosaurs, accompanied by vivid illustrations that bring these ancient creatures back to life. Ideal for young paleontologists aged 8 and up.

Celebrate our extraordinary, interconnected planet with this beautiful hardback world atlas with full-color images throughout. This treasure trove of knowledge includes eye-catching annotated maps of every country in the world - together with exceptional photography and astonishing facts. In-depth information pages explain more about Planet Earth, from oceans and icebergs to hurricanes and volcanoes. This hardback atlas gives children a fascinating insight into the world around them. Includes: - Oceans, mountains, rivers, and cities- Earth's habitats, climates, and biomes- Natural wonders, animals, and plants- Flags of every country- And so much more Ideal for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Written by award-winning author Clare Hibbert, this wonderfully illustrated, full-color hardback is packed full of incredible information about all your favorite animals Did you know that crocodiles cry whenever they eat? Or that butterflies taste with their legs? Young readers can find out these and many more surprising, strange and impressive facts about the animal kingdom in this vibrant reference guide. These facts are presented in accessible Q&A format arranged by animal, making them engaging, quick to reference and easy to share. From pottering penguins to sluggish sloths, this handy book is the perfect guide to amazing animals for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Q&A brings together vibrantly illustrated hardback reference guides, to science and nature topics. These are written in an engaging question and answer format and accompanied by eye-catching visuals by Jake McDonald.

Young readers can discover the incredible workings of the human body with this spectacular hardback encyclopedia, illustrated with full-color photography and diagrams throughout. Take a look at the incredible human body as you've never seen it before Bringing together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, world-class photography, and clear diagrams, this comprehensive reference guide offers an captivating exploration of our anatomy. From the circulation of blood to the workings of the brain, readers can explore all the body systems and explains how they work together to keep you fit and healthy. Includes: - Organs and how they work- Genes, DNA, and chromosomes- The brain and senses- Stages of life- Germs, viruses, and medicine- And so much more Supporting STEM learning, this extraordinary encyclopedia with gold foil cover accents is the perfect addition to any child's learning library. For young knowledge-seekers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

The ancient Egyptians weren't the only civilization that built pyramids. The ancient Mayans did too Discover why the ancient Mayans built their pyramids and more through this imaginative volume. With colorful illustrations showing how the ancient Mayans spent their time every day, readers will explore what life was like hundreds of years ago. Readers will discover the answers to questions they may have about Mayan society. Learn what Mayan writing looked like, who ruled the Mayan people, what kind of art the Mayans made, and more

What is the stone, bronze, or iron ages? How long did they last and how did people live during these eras? Who were the leaders, and what were the main settlements you can still visit today? There's a lot to know about these three important eras in human history Through this book, readers will discover the answers to these questions and learn more about how people lived each day during these three ages. Find out how early people traded and grew food and learn about the development of some of the first civilizations to flourish.

Who were the Vikings? What lands did they invade and where did the Vikings settle? What were the Viking longships used for and how were they built? Were the Vikings good at fighting? Readers have a lot of questions about the Vikings Find out who the Vikings were and how the average Viking lived each day. Readers will explore the Viking gods and learn more about who the leaders of the Vikings were. With manageable text and colorful illustrations, readers will learn the most important information about the Vikings in an age-appropriate way.

Who were the Vikings? What lands did they invade and where did the Vikings settle? What were the Viking longships used for and how were they built? Were the Vikings good at fighting? Readers have a lot of questions about the Vikings Find out who the Vikings were and how the average Viking lived each day. Readers will explore the Viking gods and learn more about who the leaders of the Vikings were. With manageable text and colorful illustrations, readers will learn the most important information about the Vikings in an age-appropriate way.

The ancient Egyptians weren't the only civilization that built pyramids. The ancient Mayans did too Discover why the ancient Mayans built their pyramids and more through this imaginative volume. With colorful illustrations showing how the ancient Mayans spent their time every day, readers will explore what life was like hundreds of years ago. Readers will discover the answers to questions they may have about Mayan society. Learn what Mayan writing looked like, who ruled the Mayan people, what kind of art the Mayans made, and more

What is the stone, bronze, or iron ages? How long did they last and how did people live during these eras? Who were the leaders, and what were the main settlements you can still visit today? There's a lot to know about these three important eras in human history Through this book, readers will discover the answers to these questions and learn more about how people lived each day during these three ages. Find out how early people traded and grew food and learn about the development of some of the first civilizations to flourish.

Young readers can step into the prehistoric world with this comprehensive visual reference book, packed with more than 60 incredible dinosaur species. Full of fascinating facts and dramatic, specially commissioned illustrations, and based on the latest paleontological research, this is a definitive A-Z of dinosaurs-from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. - Presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.- Atmospheric and anatomically accurate illustrations throughout.- "Dinosaur profile" boxes give you essential facts at a glance, while the picture annotations pick out important features of the dinosaurs.- Dinosaur descriptions are backed up with facts about the fossil record, explaining how we know what we know.- Includes phonetic spells of dinosaur names to help pronunciation. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to the world of dinosaurs for children 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.