Clive Gifford

Jännittävä tietokirja avaruuden valloittamisesta lukemaan oppineille.Hei me leijailaan! Kirja kertoo kuuraketeista, Mars-kulkijoista, satelliiteista ja avaruusasemista. Lue, miten raketit laukaistaan, miten ihminen pääsi Kuuhun ja miten luotaimet ovat kiitäneet aurinkokunnan halki. Matka avaruuteen alkoi tuhat vuotta sitten, kun ruudin keksineet kiinalaiset alkoivat ampua bambuputkia taivaalle.

Tämä upea kirja on täynnä parhaita taitoja, vihjeitä ja kikkoja, joita tarvitset pelikentällä.Kirja kattaa jalkapallon kaikki osa-alueet hyökkäyksen ja puolustuksen perusteista täydelliseen kulmapotkuun ja paitsiosäännön noudattamisen hienouksiin.Sisältää kaiken, mitä tarvitset pelataksesi parempaa jalkapalloa!

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography! From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes’s cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges. Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and fields his way to being one of the greatest cricketers of all time – as well as an inspirational England captain. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Virat Kohli Mitchell Starc Heather Knight

Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before! Discover the epic story of Mo Salah. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it! From his early days playing for a local club in Egypt to becoming one of Liverpool’s most iconic players, Salah is a global football icon. Learn how he became a legend for Liverpool, breaking goal-scoring records and winning the Premier League and the Champions League, and find out how the ‘Egyptian King’ uses his platform to inspire millions with his humility and generosity in this unmissable graphic novel! Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Mo Salah is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series- including Mbappé, Saka and Bellingham - for more books to collect!

True tales told in wonderful ways A new adventure each time in this interactive non-fiction gift book. You’re in charge! Twirl the spinner on the cover to land on one of four categories: EXPLORE, WONDER, LAUGH and OOH! Pick a true tale within that category. Read and enjoy. Then spin again to choose your next adventure. Land on green and choose from one of the EXPLORE tales, which includes red crab migration on Christmas Island and the best place to holiday in space! Spin to yellow for WONDER – be amazed by polar lights, coral reefs, and more! Twirl to orange for LAUGH – have a giggle over the dinosaur riddle, discover how to tell a funny joke, find out about weird uses of wee, and other fun things. And turn to blue for OOH! – with surprising tales about slime, robots, talking plants, rocks that play music, the reasons why kids are better than grown-ups …AND MORE!

A word that is being referenced frequently today, AI refers to "artificial intelligence"--or the science of making machines that can think like humans. Many companies use AI as an assistant that can understand human language and commands given, allowing it to offer help in search engines and chat boxes. Throughout this volume, readers uncover even more ways AI is being used today, such as through tracking animals on farms to make sure they're healthy. As each example has a detailed illustration or photograph accompanying it, readers are provided with visual aids to grasp this in-depth topic.

A word that is being referenced frequently today, AI refers to "artificial intelligence"--or the science of making machines that can think like humans. Many companies use AI as an assistant that can understand human language and commands given, allowing it to offer help in search engines and chat boxes. Throughout this volume, readers uncover even more ways AI is being used today, such as through tracking animals on farms to make sure they're healthy. As each example has a detailed illustration or photograph accompanying it, readers are provided with visual aids to grasp this in-depth topic.

Meet star bowler and Australian cricketing legend, Mitchell Stark, in this thrilling unofficial biography! Mitchell Starc’s love of cricket started when he was just a boy growing up in New South Wales – and it only grew, until he had become one of the most accomplished and respected fast-bowlers in the game. He has thrilled crowds and sent balls rocketing past the crease all over the world, in Test, ODI and T20 international games. Follow his journey, playing for the Australian national team, Royal Challengers Bangalore and others, enjoying incredible wins and learning from defeats. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Virat Kohli Heather Knight

Meet the champion of the England women’s team, Heather Knight, in this thrilling unofficial biography! Heather Knight is a talented all-rounder and first-class batter, with a stellar career across all formats of the game. She has led the England women’s squad all around the world as captain, netting some spectacular victories along the way. Cheer at her most exciting matches, celebrate the records and find out some incredible new facts in this action-packed new book. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Virat Kohli Mitchell Starc

Fully updated ahead of EURO 2024 and with a fill-in results wallchart to accompany the tournament, The Soccer Encyclopedia brings you all the latest information, stats, and facts from the world of soccer. Read about superstar players, from Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmat to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Follow your favorite teams in the NWSL, the MLS, and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions, from the Copa Am rica to the FIFA Women's and Men's World Cups. The book now features expanded material on women's soccer, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful players--old and new--from Sam Kerr to Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbapp to Megan Rapinoe, and Harry Kane to Neymar. Over 50 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S. women's and men's teams, Brazil, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Soccer fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and leagues around the world, including the English Premier League, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the Copa Libertadores. All the drama of the "beautiful game" is fully analyzed with dynamic full-spread photos and artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, and there is in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; coaches and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.

Would you rather go the theatre in ancient Greece or go to a festival? Would you rather face a cyclops or sirens? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of ancient Greece with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the exciting, adventurous (and sometimes stinky) lives of the ancient Greeks. Prepare to decide what sort of ancient Greek food you would rather eat, what ancient Olympic sports you would try your hand at, and much more! Each ‘would you rather’ question is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about ancient Greek history – rediscover familiar favourites like the Spartans and Medusa, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization. Also available:Would You Rather? – VikingsWould You Rather? – Ancient EgyptiansWould You Rather? – Ancient RomansWould You Rather? – ExplorersWould You Rather? – Tudors

Why do we dream? How come more people are right-than left-handed? What’s inside a black hole? Science is pretty amazing, but even though we know more about our universe than ever before, there still remain lots of unanswered questions that fascinate and perplex even the greatest scientific minds. These are the unknowns, the paradoxes and the things not fully explained or understood. This book is a compendium of these riveting unsolved mysteries, that still have us wondering... How? What? Why? Whisking readers through some of these holes in our scientific knowledge, the accessible and enjoyable book turns to the unanswered questions, what we do know, and some of the best current theories, as well as some of the most far out suggestions! From the personal (Why do we have fingerprints? Why do we yawn?) to the fundamental (How did life begin? Is anybody out there?) to the downright funny (Why do cats sit in circles?) Divided into chapters on People, Earth, Nature, Space and Miscellaneous Mysteries, this visually stunning compendium breaks down even the most complex topics and theories so everyone can puzzle over unanswered questions. The colourful and arresting artwork draws readers in further to ask How? What? And Why? This riveting book will capture the imagination of curious minds young and old. Maybe they can solve some of these riddles. Or maybe, some things will remain in the Mysteryverse ...

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby. The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments. Also in the series:Incredible Cricket StoriesIncredible Football StoriesIncredible Rugby Stories

Would you rather be in Valhalla or Ragnarök? Be called Erik Bloodaxe or Thorfinn Skullsplitter? Only YOU can decide! Adventure into the astonishing world of the Vikings with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the Vikings – their exploits, gods, society, daily life and more. With over 20 ‘would you rather’ questions, prepare to decide if you would rather be a raider or a trader, a poet or a scribe, eat blood soup or rotting shark . . . and much more! Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about Viking history – rediscover familiar favourites such as Thor and Valhalla, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization. Also available:Would You Rather? – Ancient Egyptians

Robots, Gadgets, and Artificial Intelligence is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the basic principles of the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it reveals what AI is, how robots have evolved, and the role they could play in the future...

Updated with a fresh new design and all-new photographs, The Soccer Encyclopedia brings you all the latest information, stats, and facts from the world of soccer. Read about superstar players, from Kylian Mbapp and Carli Lloyd to Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi. Follow your favorite teams in the NWSL, the MLS, and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions, from the Copa Am rica to the FIFA World Cup. The book now features expanded material on women's soccer, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful players--old and new--from Megan Rapinoe to Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbapp to Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry Kane to Neymar. Over 50 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S. women's and men's teams, Brazil, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Soccer fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and leagues around the world, including the English Premier League, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the Copa Libertadores. All the drama of the "beautiful game" is fully analyzed with dynamic full-spread photos and artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, and there is in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; coaches and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles – and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training. Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books: Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles – and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training. Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books: Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes. Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles – and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training. Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books: Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old