Bugs

by Lucy Bowman

Published 1 June 2007
Which bug is as big as your hand? Why do fireflies light up? Which bug looks like a giant leaf? How do bees and dung beetles help plants to grow? You can find the answers, and much more, in this informative book, with stunning photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to exciting websites.

Seashore

by Lucy Bowman

Published 29 February 2008
Which fish can breathe on land? What happens when a seagull drinks too much water? Find out lots of fascinating facts about the seashore and the creatures that live there in this colourful information book, specially written for children just beginning to read on their own. Includes full-colour photographs and links to recommended websites to find out more about life on the seashore.

Monkeys

by Lucy Bowman

Published 26 November 2010
This is a fantastic brand new addition to the "Beginners" series, designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. It is a terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. It includes information on how monkeys live, what they eat and how they look after their young. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.

Ants

by Lucy Bowman

Published 1 February 2016
Where do ants live? What do they eat? How much weight can they carry? This insightful look into the world of ants introduces beginner readers to an ant's anatomy, their habitats, how they keep safe from predators, and more. With simple text, detailed illustrations and colourful photographs on every page, and internet links to video clips and more information.

Antarctica

by Lucy Bowman

Published 1 January 2007
What's it like to live and work in icy Antarctica? How do Emperor penguins raise their chicks on the ice? What is an iceberg? Who was the first to reach the South Pole? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

Living in Space

by Lucy Bowman and Abigail Wheatley

Published 7 March 2019
Where do people live in space? How do they get there? What's it like to work, eat and sleep in space? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts in this engaging information book. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.