Kay Barnham

Take a journey of discovery through a forest, from the deepest tree roots to the newest plant shootsCome on a beautiful, step-by-step journey through some of Earth's most spectacular landscapes, which dives deep into each part or feature in turn to build up a picture of the whole. Along the way, it reveals how these landscapes were formed, the animals and plants that make them their home and how precious and vulnerable they are.Books in the series:From Root to Shoot: the Story of ForestsFrom Deep Sea to Shallows: the Story of OceansFrom Source to Sea: the Story of RiversFrom Valley to Peak: the Story of Mountains

A fun and magical journey back to the time of the ancient Egyptians, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked back in time to different historical civilisations to discover how people lived in the past!Journey back in time with Billie and Mia to discover the fascinating world of the ancient Egyptians. Meet ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses; marvel at the monumental pyramids, take a dip in the River Nile and take in a famous festival dedicated to cats!Perfect as an introduction to history for readers aged 5+ Contents:Meet Billie and Mia! / Ancient Egypt ... was powerful / The River Nile ...brought life / Pharaohs ... were rich / Pyramids ... were royal tombs / A mummy ... lasted a long time / Egyptian doctors ... were world-famous / Hieroglyphs ... are pictures and symbols / Ancient Egyptians ... worked and played / Gods and goddesses ... were important / The sphinx ... is a mystery / Cats ... were adored / Now it's your turn to jump into history! / Timeline / Glossary / Find out more / IndexBooks in the seriesJump into History: Ancient Egyptians /Jump into History: Romans / Jump into History: Ancient Greeks / Jump into History: Vikings / Jump into History: The Maya / Jump into History: The Shang Dynasty

A fun and magical journey back to the time of the Romans, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked back in time to different historical civilisations to discover how people lived in the past.Journey back in time with Billie and Mia to discover the fascinating world of the Romans. Meet a Roman emperor; marvel at a gladiator show at the Colosseum, march with the famous Roman army and take part in a Roman school day!Perfect as an introduction to history for readers aged 5+Contents:Meet Billie and Mia! / The Roman Empire ... was very big / Roman emperors ... were powerful / The Roman Army ... was (nearly) unbeatable / Roman roads ... were straight / Roman aqueducts ... were incredible / Roman sewers ... were magnificent / Roman temples ... were splendid/ Roman villas ... were grand / Roman schools ... were not for everyone / Romans ... did all sorts of jobs / Roman entertainment ... was free / Now it's your turn to jump into history! / Timeline / Glossary / Find out more / IndexBooks in the seriesJump into History: Ancient Egyptians /Jump into History: Romans / Jump into History: Ancient Greeks / Jump into History: Vikings / Jump into History: The Maya / Jump into History: The Shang Dynasty

A fun and magical tour of the world of working in sport, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love sport? Do they think that they might want to work in sport one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of sport-related jobs that people do.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing jobs. In Working in Sport, Billie and Mia meet a PE teacher, athlete, physiotherapist and many more people working in sport. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Contents:Meet Billie ... and Mia! PE teachers ... inspire pupils Track athletes ... train to win Sports coaches ... bring out the best in people Event managers ... make things happen Sports commentators ... report the action Sports photographers ... snap the action Sports physiotherapists ... help athletes to recover Sports psychologists ... motivate athletes Sports scientists ... study performance Sports nutritionists ... are food experts Referees ... keep control Now it's your turn to work with sport! Glossary Further information Index Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking with FoodWorking with NatureWorking in SpaceWorking with SportWorking with TechnologyWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with technology, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Are you fascinated by technology? Do you think that you might want to work with technology one day? Find out about all sorts of technological jobs that people do!Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing jobs. In Working with Technology, Billie and Mia meet an e-bike designer, a robotics engineer, a computer games developer and more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and how they work with technology. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations!)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but also to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking with FoodWorking with NatureWorking in SpaceWorking in SportWorking with TechnologyWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with food, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Do you love food and cooking? Do you think that you might like to work with food one day? Find out all about lots of different food-related jobs in Jump into Jobs: Food!Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing jobs. In Working with Food, Billie and Mia meet a farmer, a chef, nutritionist and many more people who work with food. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations!)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It's designed to help children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but also to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. A perfect series for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking with FoodWorking with NatureWorking in SpaceWorking with SportWorking with TechnologyWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with nature, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Do you love nature and being outdoors? Do you think that you might want to work with nature one day? Find out about all sorts of nature-related jobs that people do.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing jobs. In Working in Nature, Billie and Mia meet an arborist, an environmental engineer, a rewilder, a mountain guide and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and how they work with nature. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Contents:Meet Billie ... and Mia! Naturalists ... study nature Botanists ... are plant scientists Organic farmers ... are kind to the planet Rewilders ... bring back nature Park rangers ... care for special places Seed-bank curators ... save plants for the future Environmental engineers ... protect nature Arborists ... are tree experts Wildlife biologists ... are animal scientists Marine conservationists ... keep oceans healthy Mountain guides ... show people the top of the world Now it's your turn to work with nature! Glossary Further information Index Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking with FoodWorking with NatureWorking in SpaceWorking in SportWorking with TechnologyWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

This is the fascinating story of communication, from hieroglypics to semaphore and body language to text messages, but it also shows how important connecting with others is for our mental health and wellbeing.Covering the history of communication, such as writing, languages, senses, animal communication, public speaking and right up to the present-day technological advances, this bright and bold book is full of information. Staying connected helps us to feel happier. But that's not all. Research has shown that connecting with others doesn't just help us to be happier. Amazingly, it helps us to be healthier too. Human connection can actually strengthen our immune systems, so we're better able to fight illness.So why not read more about getting connected now!Supports the science and PSHE curriculums. For the IBACC, it supports 'Using technology to connect across cultures and regions'.

Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable steps

Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable steps

Do you like working with food? Then a career in food might be perfect for you If cooking doesn't sound like a job for you, farmers are responsible for growing and cultivating our food. Nutritionists also work with us to help us create diets that are better for our bodies and our lifestyles. In this colorful book, Billie and Mia the cat go on an adventure, exploring the many jobs relating to food. With the help of their magical dress-up box, the two are transported to each job so they can learn about the profession.

Have you ever dreamed of playing a sport professionally? While becoming a sports star is something many young children dream of, you don't need to be a player to have a career in sports Readers join Billie and Mia the cat as they explore the many sports related careers. With the help of a magical dress-up box, Billie is transported to different jobs and meets professionals on the way. From PE teachers to physical therapists, there's many jobs for sporty kids to learn about

Women have been historically, and universally, denied the same rights as men. But many members of the women's civil rights movement have worked hard to give women these rights. In this book, readers will examine the history of the women's civil rights movement, focusing on the leaders and key moments in its history. Explore the women's suffrage movement and learn how far women have come despite still being oppressed. This book details this sensitive topic in an age-appropriate way, exploring this important movement and its lasting impact.

For many young people who are passionate about animals, becoming a veterinarian would be a dream come true But veterinarians aren't the only people who work up close with animals Zoologists study and classify animals, marine biologists study animals living in the oceans, even wildlife filmmakers bring the world of wild animals into our homes. In this book, readers join Billie and Mia the cat as they explore these careers and more. Using a magical dress-up box, Billie is transported to new locations, meeting professionals from each field along the way.

Have you ever wanted to explore the vastness of space? While most people would dream of becoming an astronaut, there are many more jobs to fulfill this dream. If you would rather keep your feet on Earth, why not try being a flight controller, coordinating launches and helping astronauts from the ground? Robotics engineers also work hard in creating unmanned spacecrafts and rovers that help in space missions. Follow along with Billie and Mia the cat as they use their magical dress-up box to explore careers in space.

Most of the world is covered in water While huge oceans cover most of the globe, not all the ocean has been explored. In fact, researchers believe at least 80 percent of the oceans are unexplored by humans. With so much ocean to see, who wouldn't want a chance to explore the unknown On this exploration into careers, Billie and Mia the cat are checking out ocean related jobs like an oceanographer or marine scientist. Using the help of Billie's magical dress-up box, Billie is transported to different locations, meeting professionals in each field as they go.

Technology is all around us and the more time goes on, the more it influences our daily lives. From our cellphones to our televisions, and even the technology in our cars, children passionate about tech have a lot to learn about With the help of their magical dress-up box, Billie and Mia the cat explore the many careers in tech and meet professionals in each field. From game designers creating the games they may have played, to biomedical engineers creating technology to save lives, readers discover many careers in technology they may want to pursue.

Studying weather is more than just predicting storms and guessing the temperature for the coming week Some scientists, like storm chasers, are collecting valuable data about intense weather patterns like tornadoes or hurricanes. Others, like climatologists, study different climates around the world and how they are changing. In this book, readers explore some of the many careers relating to weather. With the help of Billie, Mia the cat, and their magic dress-up box, readers meet each professional and learn what it takes to do each job.

Studying weather is more than just predicting storms and guessing the temperature for the coming week Some scientists, like storm chasers, are collecting valuable data about intense weather patterns like tornadoes or hurricanes. Others, like climatologists, study different climates around the world and how they are changing. In this book, readers explore some of the many careers relating to weather. With the help of Billie, Mia the cat, and their magic dress-up box, readers meet each professional and learn what it takes to do each job.

Have you ever dreamed of playing a sport professionally? While becoming a sports star is something many young children dream of, you don't need to be a player to have a career in sports Readers join Billie and Mia the cat as they explore the many sports related careers. With the help of a magical dress-up box, Billie is transported to different jobs and meets professionals on the way. From PE teachers to physical therapists, there's many jobs for sporty kids to learn about