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Bizarre, incredible and dead-awesome facts about the natural world!In Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts, you'll learn about some of the most astonishing creatures that used to roam on Earth. From sails to feathers, armour to wrecking-ball tails - finding out about dinosaur body bits has never been more engaging or uproariously funny! The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't...

Bizarre, incredible and downright eye-popping facts about the natural worldIn Eye-popping Plant Part Facts, you'll learn about some of the most astonishing things going on in the stems, blossoms, seeds, roots (and more!) of the plants all around us. Finding out about plant parts has never been more engaging or uproariously funny! The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be...

Hear the stories of incredible scientists - from their corpses! - in this hilarious children's graphic novel. Discover the incredible stories of scientists throughout history in this hilarious graphic novel for kids aged 9 to 12 that brings the dead famous to life. Welcome to Corpse Talk, the chat show with a difference - all of the guests are dead! Meet your host, comic book artist Adam Murphy, as he interviews eighteen ground-breaking scientists throughout history. Discover what happened to...

What if you could teleport, change shape or be elastic? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Masters of Matter tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which scien...

A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven't been discovered yet. Join us...

Ever wondered where electricity comes from? Or how a piano works?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about energy in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, some greedy labradoodles, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: force...

Ever wondered how a mirror works? Or what happens when you go for an x-ray?Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about light in this humorous, comic book science series.Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a sun-bathing whippet, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle's pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter...Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including:...

Get to know the icky but important MUD that keeps nature running!It's time to show MUD some LOVE! This book is an icky, drippy celebration of the incredible work mud does all day long. Mud is a home, a defence, a climate protector, a work of art and lots and lots of fun, too!Icky World takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature and reminds us all to protect these icky but important bits of our precious planet. Each book has been reviewed and endorsed by an expert in the relevant...

Learn how to destroy the universe with the power of astrophysics in this fun and factual space book for kids. "Could you crash the Moon into the Earth? If the Sun explodes, would we all get vaporized? What’s the weather like on Mercury?" Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young villains in training. Sure, facts about space are great, but discovering that if you threw someone into a black hole, they would be spa...

  Howl with laughter with the SIXTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?? Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular...

Featuring quirky, vintage-inspired illustrations, this charming story tells the tale of a cat moving to a new island home, where things take an unexpected turn. When a curious cat named Tibbles and her owner move across the world from England to a new home on a small island off the coast of New Zealand in 1894, everything seems idyllic at first. Then things go horribly wrong. In this charming little story, the oblivious, amusing hero, Tibbles, discovers a rare species of flightless bird that had...

Learn all about materials with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo and his friend Frankie are on a sailing course today. It's lots of fun and they are also learning a lot about different materials and their properties. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he's having so much fun? Don't count on it!If a monster can understand science, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of science. Along the way, Mo is kept focused...

A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about light. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of an annoying dog by scaring him with a terrifying shadow. But, Evil Beetle doesn't know enough about science to make the plan work! The hilarious story is full of facts about light and shadows and is perfect for children aged 6 plus who love comic books. For children progressing through book bands, it is suitable for children reading at Book Band 10: White.Evil B...

Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful processes that happen as you grow.In Growing, learn about what happens to your body at each stage of life, growing from toddler, to teenager, to adult. Explore the similarities and differences you share with your parents and friends and how your clever brain develops, helping you to learn new skills.Bright cartoons and clear anatomical illustrations will engage readers. Part of a series for children aged 7 plus. It a...