Tom Jackson

What is a tunnel and how do you build one? How do you see inside it and what tools do you need?This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure, with success at the end! Perfectly pitched for children age 7+.Books in the series: I Bet I Can ... Fly a Plane; Sail a Boat; Dig a Tunnel; Build a Bridge; Deisgn a Rollercoaster; Build a Skyscraper.

Whales and dolphins alike are renowned for their intelligent nature and fascinating social rituals. Like us humans, they use vocalisations to communicate. They both have distinctive, streamlined body shapes and propel themselves through water using powerful tails and flippers. These magnificent mammals are frequently described as ‘sentinels’ of ocean health, providing key insight into marine dynamics and ecosystem quality. Whales are the largest marine mammals belonging to the Cetacea order (whales, dolphins and porpoises). Their incredible size continues to amaze us, the blue whale reaching an astounding 100ft (30.48 metres) and weighing as much as 200 tons. Dolphins, found in both oceans and freshwater, are actually classed as small- toothed whales. They are esteemed around the world for their sleek physical appearance and intriguing sounds used to communicate with each other. Did you know that porpoises are often shy creatures and therefore most of us will very rarely encounter them in the wild? Among their species is the vaquita, tragically the most endangered species of any whale, dolphin or porpoise. With full captions explaining the different species, behaviour and feeding habits, Whales & Dolphins is a vibrant look at these marine mammals in 180 vivid photographs.

Birds of Prey – or raptors – are some of the most captivating bird species in the world. Think of eagles and condors, vultures, hawks and kites, but also owls and ospreys. Think of the peregrine falcon, which, reaching speeds of up to 320km/h (200mph), is the world’s fastest animal – when diving. From the New World Caracaras to the Oriental Hobby, the Northern Goshawk to the Swamp Harrier to the European Merlin, Birds of Prey explores the fascinating lifecycles, habitats, diets and, where applicable, migratory patterns, of more than 100 species from all around the world. They primarily hunt and feed on vertebrates that are large relative to the hunter. They have keen eyesight, being able to spot their prey from great distances, and strong feet equipped with talons for grasping or killing prey, and powerful, curved beaks for tearing flesh. In addition to hunting live prey, most also eat carrion, at least occasionally, and vultures and condors eat carrion as their main food source. With full captions explaining how the species hunt and feed, nest and rear their young, Birds of Prey is a brilliant examination in 240 outstanding colour photographs.

Other than the size of their ears (African elephants have much larger ears), how else do African and Asian elephants differ? Well, both male and female African elephants, rather than just some male Asian elephants, have long tusks. And African elephants also have two, rather than one, finger-like digits in their trunks to help grip. African elephants have more wrinkly skin, and their heads are more rounded, whereas Asian elephants have twin-domed heads. Elephants is an outstanding collection of photographs and captions showing these majestic animals in their natural habitat in a handy pocket format. You’ll discover how, yes, African and Asian elephants differ, but also about the different species or subspecies in each continent. You will learn how herds of female elephants and their young are formed, how they feed and use their tusks – elongated incisor teeth – as weapons or for moving objects or digging, how they use their ears to cool themselves and how intelligent they are – they’re up there with primates and dolphins. They have captured the popular imagination for thousands of years and have been domesticated by humankind., Featuring the surviving species and subspecies, from African bush elephants to Asian pygmy elephants, the book explores how these fascinating animals hunt and feed, reproduce and rear their young, compete, defend each other from predators, and protect the herd. Featuring 150 outstanding colour photographs, Elephants is a brilliant examination of the world’s largest land mammal.

Bees is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fascinating insects in their natural habitat. Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 species worldwide. The bees we are most familiar with, bumblebees and honey bees, live in colonies and play a major role in pollinating the crops, plants and flowers around us. And bees produce honey – reputedly the food of the gods – a function of bees’ lifecycle, which humans have exploited for millennia. Many bees today are domesticated, and beekeepers collect honey, beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly from hives for human use. A typical bee produces a teaspoon of honey (about 5 grams) in her lifetime. Bees can communicate many ways through the movement of their wings and bodies – most famously, with the ‘waggle dance’, where they make figure-of- eight circles to let other bees know the direction and distance of nectar. With full captions explaining how bees live, function communally, communicate, feed and reproduce, Bees is an insightful examination in 190 outstanding colour photographs of mankind’s favourite insect.

Did you know that Penguins have wings and feathers but they can’t fly? Instead they have evolved into the most efficient swimmers and divers of all birds. Even on land penguins are surprisingly agile and can travel vast distances on foot or by ‘toboganning’, sliding on their stomachs over the ice’ propelled by their wings and feet. Penguins is an outstanding collection of photographs in a handy pocket format showing these intriguing animals in their natural habitat. You’ll discover how penguins survive the frozen Antarctic; their short outer feathers overlap, like tiles on a roof, to form a thick waterproof layer, and underneath are fluffier feathers for warmth. They also huddle together to keep warm. How do penguins sleep? They take short naps during the day and evening. They have the unique ability to sleep while standing up or in the water. Penguins features a variety of species, from the Emperor, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins in the Antarctic to the Magellanic, Southern Rockhopper and Yellow- crested Macaroni penguins of Chile. With full captions explaining how these animals hunt and feed, rear their young and cope with such adverse weather conditions, Penguins is a brilliant examination in 150 outstanding colour photographs of this fascinating animal.

Bears is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fascinating animals in their natural habitats in a handy pocket format. There are eight species of bear that roam the world today: from the polar bears of the Arctic to the black and brown bears that prowl North America, and from the giant panda and the black, sloth and sun bears of Asia to the Andean bear of South America. Arranged in chapters covering the different types of bear, their habitats, their family life, and cubs, the book reveals little-known facts on their anatomy, lifecycle, feeding and their young. With full captions explaining how the species hunts and feeds, rears its cubs and migrates, Bears is a brilliant examination in more than 180 outstanding colour photographs of this fascinating animal.

Wolves is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these intriguing animals in their natural habitat. It is divided into chapters on the lone wolf, wolves in winter, hunting, the wolf pack and wolf cubs. You’ll discover how wolves are adapted for hunting and running. They have big lungs and a heart that is twice as big as another mammal of a similar length and weight. They scare off wolves from another pack by adopting a low, hunched posture with mouth open and teeth arrayed in a snarl. However, when they have a broad, flat head, it indicates they are in a playful mood. Wolves features a wide variety of wolf species from around the world, including: the Eurasian Wolf, Timber Wolf, Arctic Wolf, Northwestern Wolf, Yukon Wolf, Ethiopian Wolf, Tibetan Wolf and many more. It is an introduction to an animal that has fascinated, inspired and terrified people throughout history. With full captions explaining how the species hunts and feeds, rears its young and migrates, Wolves is a brilliant examination in 150 outstanding colour photographs of this fascinating animal.

Meet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes helping us make connections every day. From computer scientists to software engineers, data analysts to neuroscientists - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 12 Brown.Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us Safe

Meet and be inspired by the huge variety of STEM heroes keeping us moving every day. From roboticists to mechanical engineers, geologists to seismologists - their STEM skills make a real difference!STEM Heroes introduces you to essential jobs and diverse STEM skills, highlighting the key details of each role. The series also includes information on what subjects to study if you want to be a STEM hero, too! Perfect for inspiring readers aged 7 and up, and book banded to reading level Book Band 12 Brown.Books in the series:Keeping Us ConnectedKeeping Us MovingKeeping Us HealthyKeeping Us Safe

This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure.

This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through thecomical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanationsthat follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure.

A richly illustrated guide to the marvelously diverse plankton of the world and their fundamental role in planetary food websPlankton are the unsung heroes of planet Earth. Passive drifters through the world’s seas, oceans, and freshwater environments, most are invisible or very small, but some are longer than a whale. They are the global ocean’s foundation food, supporting almost all oceanic life, and they are also vitally important for land-based plants, animals, and other organisms. Plankton provides an incomparable look at these remarkable creatures, opening a window on the elegance and grace of microscopic marine life.This engaging book reveals the amazing diversity of plankton, how they belong to a wide range of living groups, and how their ecology, lifestyles, and adaptations have evolved to suit an enormous range of conditions. It looks at plankton life cycles, the different ways plankton feed and grow, and the vast range of strategies they use for reproduction. It tracks where, how, and why plankton drift through the water; shares perspectives on migrations and population explosions or “blooms” and why they happen; and discusses the life-sustaining role of plankton in numerous intertwined food webs throughout the world.Beautifully illustrated, Plankton sheds critical light on how global warming, pollution, diminishing resources, and overexploitation will adversely impact planktonic life, and how these effects will reverberate to every corner of our planet.

Pasta salads are back, but not as you know them…Cool Pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favourite store-cupboard staple. Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the shelves of your local store to rustle up a summery lunch for the next few days, prepare a big platterful for when company’s comin’, or simply eat it straight from the mixing bowl as you scan your diary for potluck or picnic potential. With 60+ innovative recipes including Tuna Melt – the iconic sandwich reimagined as a pasta salad, Spanakopasta with grilled feta and crispy filo shards, silky and tangy Brown Butter Gnocchi Chaat, and a tongue-numbing Sichuan-Style Pici Salad, Cool Pasta takes the heat off every social occasion and brings texture, contrast and exciting flavours to the al fresco table.

DIVE INTO THE WORLD’S OCEANS TO MEET 36 MAGNIFICENT OCEAN CREATURES Explore sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas and the murky depths to see some of the most incredible ocean creatures in the world. Meet the fierce great white shark and the cunning orca, the colossal giant squid and the peculiar floating sea slug. Find out how whales talk to each other, where sea turtles sleep and how sea stars eat. Marvel at the hooded seal’s extraordinary air bag and at the humpback anglerfish’s glowing ‘fishing rod’. With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts and full-colour, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal compendium for all the family.

The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures introduces young readers to the diversity of marine life through stunning, oversized illustrations and fascinating facts. The world's oceans are teeming with amazing animals, and The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures brings this undersea world into the reader's hands with dazzling, oversized illustrations and captivating facts. Each of the 36 animals is presented in full color, accompanied by interesting information about how it survives in its natural habitat. Key characteristics of each creature are also presented in fact boxes for easy reference. From the reclusive giant squid and the awe-inspiring blue whale to the colorful insulamon freshwater crab and the mysterious oarfish, the magnificent creatures of the oceans lie in wait on these pages. Also includes a full-color poster.

The Magnificent Book of Animals showcases fascinating mammals from around the world with colorful, oversized illustrations and captivating facts. Wild and wonderful mammals are everywhere--in the mountains, across the savanna, on the frozen tundra, and high in the trees. The Magnificent Book of Animals features oversized pages with detailed full-color illustrations of 36 of the world's most majestic mammals, including giant pandas, African elephants, polar bears, and ring-tailed lemurs. Concise facts highlight each animal's unique behaviors and abilities, and fact boxes allow the reader to compare each animal's size, habitat, life span, and diet. Rich, authentic illustrations will capture the reader's interest in the magnificent animals that live all across the world. Also includes a full-color poster.

The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures introduces readers to the diversity of prehistoric life that roamed the planet millions of years ago. The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures takes young readers back millions of years to the Age of Dinosaurs, showcasing 36 incredible animals with rich, colorful illustrations and interesting facts. From the savage Velociraptor and the terrifying Allosaurus to the soaring Pterodactylus and deep-diving Ichthyosaurus, all types of prehistoric creatures are presented in stunning detail. Fact boxes list the location where each animal's fossils were found, the meaning of its name, its size, and other key characteristics. The magnificent creatures of the prehistoric world are waiting to be discovered on these pages. Also includes a full-color poster.

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. New jet engine designs use cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques so passenger airliners and military jets can fly faster and farther than ever. Other kinds of high-precision technology, capable of nanometer-level accuracy, are revolutionizing industry and unlocking new possibilities for innovation. Read Aero Engines and Other High-Precision Tech and find out how these fascinating technologies are shaping our future.

The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Today, we live and work in the real world. But computer scientists and inventors are creating a new virtual reality world where people can work and play in ways we never imagined. This is the metaverse. Find out how your life may be in the metaverse in the The Metaverse and Other Virtual Reality Tech