John Townsend

It's weird to think number twos are particularly heroic. But it's true--poop can save the world Explore poop's murky past, what happens to poop after you flush it away, and how we can use the brown stuff to power our cars, homes, and even rockets Discover glow in the dark pee, whether you can get paid to use the toilet, and cutting-edge scientific research into how we can use biofuels to power our planet and save us from climate disaster. Featuring plenty of fun, "yuck" poop facts and engaging illustrations, this book brings hope that we can successfully fight climate change. Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Poop Basics Chapter 2: Poop Through History Chapter 3: Poop on the Move Chapter 4: Poop to the Rescue Chapter 5: Poop in Action Chapter 6: Pooptastic News Chapter 7: Another Wee Solution Chapter 8: Sitting on a Time Bomb How You Can Help Save the World Poo Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Discover how people have used dung all through history, what happens to poo after you've flushed it away, and how it contributes to global warming. Explore how we can use poo to power our cars, homes and even rockets, and how scientists are using other ingenious sources of renewable energy.

‘It’s bedtime now, I’m feeling dozy. It’s time to squeeze up, Nice and cosy.’ Say goodnight with the lion character in this adorable board book, which features cute illustrations and a simple, soothing, rhyming story about a lion playing with his friends, eating a big dinner and getting drowsy, emphasising the importance of a healthy lifestyle and preparing for a good night’s sleep.

Say "Hello " to the animals of the world with this beautiful board book designed specifically for babies From alligators and elephants to lions, sloths, and frogs, Hello, Happy Faces is the perfect first baby book. A great early introduction to animals for your baby, every linocut artwork and high contrast design is intentional for a baby's developing eyesight to make visual connections with simple shapes in simple black and white. Also included is a surprise mirror at the very end of this adorable baby animal book to give your baby the opportunity to look at themselves - something babies just love to do Easy wipe clean board book pages with rounded corners are perfect for children as young as six months.

‘A unicorn arrived today – She came indoors and asked to stay. She really took me by surprise, No way could I believe my eyes!’ This charming board book features a simple, humorous story about a child visited by a magical unicorn. The brightly coloured, cheerful artwork and simple, rhyming text will mesmerise young children and stimulate their early literacy development.

Inspired by traditional folktales from around the world, this features fantastical, mesmerising tales about how different animals from the jungle, the outback and the Arctic came to resemble the species that we know today. The stories mix humour, suspense, a few scares and charming full colour artwork to spellbinding effect. Full list of stories: Why Monkeys Live In Trees, How The Tiger Got Its Stripes, Why The Koala Has No Tail, The Lion and the Hare, How The Chipmunk Got Its Stripes, The Hyena’s Last Laugh, The Mouse Deer and the Tiger, When The Polar Bears Danced.

‘A dragon is a friendly pet And useful if your hair gets wet. Just a little burst of fire Makes a very handy dryer.’ This charming board book features a simple, humorous story about a child and their friendly, flying pet dragon. The brightly coloured, cheerful artwork and simple, rhyming text will mesmerise young children and stimulate their early literacy development.

Inspired by traditional folktales from around the world, this features fantastical, mesmerising tales about how different forest animals came to resemble the species that we know today. The stories mix humour, suspense, a few scares and charming full colour artwork to spellbinding effect. Full list of stories: How The Bear Lost His Tail, How The Frog Became King of the Marshes, How Kangaroo Got A Tail, Why Owls Stare, Silver Soup and the Sneaky Fox, How The Stag Got His Antlers, How Dogs Became Our Friends, How Raven Brought Light To The Forest.

In this volume, the ghosts of Roman emperors, including Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and Nero, are interviewed about their achievements, eccentricities and ruthless rules.

‘Lara is a llama. Nothing will alarm her Whatever the drama, Lara just gets calmer!’ This charming board book features a simple story about a fabulous llama called Lara. The brightly coloured, cheerful artwork and simple, rhyming text will mesmerise young children and stimulate their early literacy development.

In this volume, the ghosts of famous pioneers of the science of electricity are interviewed about their inventions and discoveries, including Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday and Nikola Tesla.

‘It’s tiring when I Brush my teeth. There are lots on top And lots beneath!’ Say goodnight with the alligator character in this adorable board book, which features cute illustrations and a simple, soothing, rhyming story about the alligator going for a swim and brushing his many teeth, emphasising the importance of a healthy lifestyle and preparing for a good night’s sleep.

24 magical Christmas stories set in the snowy North Pole as Santa prepares to deliver presents around the world on Christmas Eve. Open each door in turn on the beautiful advent calendar-style cover to find the page number that will lead you to the next story in the series. Featuring a cast of memorable characters, including Mr and Mrs Santa, elves, reindeer and polar bears, and filled with humorous and breath-taking adventures. Ho-ho-happy reading!

‘The Scribble Monsters always try To be unselfish, yet To think of YOU instead of ME Is easy to forget.’ Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo, and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners in this highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book about the importance of politeness, thinking of others and not being selfish. The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behaviour being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good manners, improving their own behaviour.

‘HB tries to leave the table, It’s such a squash and squeeze. Without a fuss, the right words are “Will you Excuse Me, please?”’ Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners in this highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book about the importance of politeness and saying ‘excuse me’. The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behaviour being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good manners, improving their own behaviour.

‘Some little children can forget To pick up junk behind them... We're here to scribble our advice And find ways to remind them.’ Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of cleaning up after oneself and keeping places litter-free in this highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book. The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behaviour being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good behaviour.

‘ “Please” is the word that does the trick, “Please” is the word to say To show how we can be polite And ask the proper way.’ Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo, and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners in this highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book about the importance of politeness and saying ‘please’. The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behaviour being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good manners, improving their own behaviour.

‘Thank You for my birthday present, And Thank You for my card. Remembering to say Thank You Is good – but can be hard.’ Meet the Scribble Monsters – Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo, and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of good manners in this highly enjoyable and charmingly-illustrated early learning book about the importance of politeness and saying ‘thank you’. The book features good role models, the Scribble Monsters, and shows their good behaviour being rewarded, both of which are key for showing children why it pays to practice good manners, improving their own behaviour.

‘An engine roars, sparks are flying; Just look at where they are… Mr Vroom zooms like a rocket In a great big purple car!’ Follow the touch and trace elements with your finger and lift the flaps to discover the snazzy purple car in this delightful, interactive board book. The titles in the Whizzz! series use simple but entertaining rhyming text and eye-popping illustrations to introduce young children to things that go.