A spectacular reference book for children ages 7-9 that explores our sun and the planets that surround itThis incredible guide to the solar system launches 7- to 9-year-olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information.The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star-the sun-and the planets that orbit it. Starting with the birth of the sun and the solar system,...

Take a journey through the solar system and on toward distant clusters of stars with this visually stunning guide to the universe.Beginning with the Big Bang and looking forward to the future of space travel, this book is a fascinating introduction to space for budding stargazers and future astrophysicists. The Universe covers the planets of the solar system, comets, nebulae, the constellations, types of galaxies, space missions, and much more, showcasing ...

Go star-spotting, find out about cave-dwelling creatures, and discover a whole world of fascinating information about our planet in this gorgeously illustrated two-in-one book about the world.Read one way, Up and Down focuses on what’s up above us – clouds, stars, the Sun and Moon and things that fly. Then flip the book and read it the other way to find out what’s down beneath our feet – burrowing animals, the underground transport system, fossils, caves a...

Our planet has existed for 4.54 billion years. Its oceans for roughly 3.8 billion years. And the first life appeared approximately 3.77 billion years ago. There are thought to be more than 8 million species on Earth, and we're still the only planet with life (that we know of!). Readers can explore every facet of Earth in this informative guide to geography for curious kids. From its colossal continents to its vast oceans, and its rocky layers to its atmosphere, what makes Earth unique? How...

When she was younger, Ellie used to love watching the hares leap and play on the common with her mum. But with every year that goes by since she lost her mum, it's getting harder for Ellie to remember her and those happy memories.Until one day on the way home from school, Ellie finds an injured hare on the path. The poor animal looks so scared, she has to do something to help. Nursing the hare back to health will be a big responsibility, but it might just be Ellie's chance to feel ...

A treasure trove of extraordinary ocean animals.Beneath the ocean waves lies a web of life that ties together creatures great and small. Fan favorites like hermit crabs and great white sharks share space with mysterious bottom-dwellers like mimic octopuses and giant sea spiders in this gorgeous exploration of the sea. Dive in and encounter some of the earth's most remarkable animals in this gloriously illustrated compendium. A perfect gift for all nature lovers.

The third edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE® English Student Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE® and IGCSE® (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500 and 0990), showing students how to make progress.This Student Book supports the syllabuses for first examination in 2020.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: September 2018 First examination: June 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge A...

Leave no stone unturned with Andy Hirsch's Science Comics: Rocks and Minerals, the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might eve...

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda!George’s grandma is a grouch! She’s always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents, either). One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with his own remedy to try and help Grandma become less of a grump. Using some rather unusual ingredients, George creates a magic medicine, a remedy for everything...

There's a whole new set of rules to learn when you're the new girl! When you are starting at a brand-new school, you have to wear something good. Allie Finkle's starting her first day of school at Pine Heights Elementary! Plus, she's getting a new kitten, the first pick of show cat Lady Serena Archibald's litter! But being the New Girl is turning out to be scary, too, especially since one of the girls in Allie's new class -- Rosemary -- doesn't like her. In fact, Rosemary says she's going ...

A spacetastic new edition beaming with incredible pictures and the latest facts about the universe.From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this ebook about space for kids has it all.Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images ...

Kitten siblings Waffles and Pancake are over the moon to take their first airplane ride, but get more than they signed up for, in this fun, cat-tastic, bestselling early graphic novel series.It’s time to visit Gramps and Grammers and that means Waffles, Pancake, and Mom-Cat are taking a very early flight to get to maximize the fun-times! This is the kittens’ first airplane ride and while Pancake is excited to get on board, Waffles is a lit...