Humankind has come a long way since our ancestors first stood up on two feet, but how did we get to where we are today? This book tells our story, through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, and great empires built and destroyed.Clearly written and accessible, illustrated throughout, and the chapters progress chronologically with each section focusing on a different part of the world, making this book ideal for quick reference or for an enjoyable in-depth read. Whether you w...

A delightful 16-book anthology of Sherlock Holmes classic cases, retold to be accessible for young readers.Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures. Priceless jewels disappear from a hotel suite, a monstrous hound is spotted on the moors and a woman is murdered in a locked room. Can our brilliant hero solve these mysteries and more before disa...

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure.The Baskerville family of Dartmoor live under an appalling curse. They are haunted by a monstrous hound that has sent many of them to an early grave. Can our legendary sleuth save Sir Henry Baskerville before the hound strikes again?This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger reader...

Mankind has come a long way since our ancestors first stood up on two feet, but how did we get to where we are today? This book tells the story, through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, great empires built and destroyed.With over 350 illustrations, timelines and box features, A Short History of the World is a comprehensive and entertaining look at the ways in which man has spent his time on earth. Find out how the great Egyptian dynasties crumbled, how medieval E...

From a young age, children are often fascinated by huge questions about morality, human nature, and the universe. Beautifully illustrated in full-color, this fascinating book harnesses their natural curiosity, while providing them with all the tools that they need to make sense of some of life's big questions.Think About It! Philosophy for Kids includes the ideas of many iconic philosophers, including Plato, Descartes, Alan Turing, Thomas Hobbes and David Humes. Each doubl...

Join the agents of the National Rescue Group (N.R.G.) on a mission to thwart evil billionaire Alec Trick's shocking plan to cut Zap City's power supply. Put your physics skills to the test and use your knowledge of electricity, magnetism, and hydroelectric power to solve puzzles and help the agents save the day in this exciting, interactive adventure story!

Dare you step into the past?When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life in a Tudor house, before the door back to the present vanishes.Find out:• Why the boy is practising archery• What the barber-surgeon does?• What kind of foods the kitchen maid is preparing• And much more!Perfect fo...

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure.A wealthy man has been murdered in the strangest circumstances. A woman's wedding ring has been found with the body and the word "RACHE" has been scrawled in red on a nearby wall. Is this mystery too baffling for even the brilliant Sherlock Holmes?This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for...

Molly Cool and her friends must navigate to Dr. Smasher's laboratory on Atomic Island to retrieve a priceless, stolen substance called reversium, but they can't do it without you! Use your knowledge of materials and the Earth's elements to solve chemistry conundrums and help the gang on their quest. Learn all about chemical reactions and how to make machines in this action-packed, interactive adventure story!

Dare you step into the past?When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life in the ancient city of Rome, before the door back to the present vanishes.Find out:• What a net man does• What kind of food the chef prepares for banquet• How engineers bring clean water to Rome• And much ...

From skyscrapers to jet aircraft, from mobile phones to computers, the products of modern science surround us on all sides.Perhaps the most significant product of science, however, is not the microwave, or the space station or the widescreen TV; it is the scientific method itself. Those societies that have actively embraced this method have flourished.The men and women who appear in The Great Scientists haver all excelled in their chosen field of science; some have excelled...

Anna Tomical and her friend Hugh must race against time to save world-famous scientist Professor Barrington Bone who is very sick. Join the duo on their microscopic journey as they are transported into Professor Bone's Blood stream. Put your biology skills to the test and help them navigate through the human body in their fight against infection. This book is exciting, educational, and fun for readers aged 7+.