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Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author and History Channel TV host, is on a mission to give kids the right role models. His engaging picture book series, playfully illustrated by comic book artist Christopher Eliopoulos, shares the stories of heroes in a way that will inspire every reader to strive for greatness. Such as the tale of Albert Einstein, who struggled in school and was called a foolish dreamer by one of his teachers, but whose dreaming led to a theory of relativity that show...

Learn all about states of matter with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo is getting ready for his birthday this weekend. There's lots to do: filling balloons, making icy drinks (and clearing up spills) and baking a cake - it's a perfect time for Mo to find out about changing states of matter!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 (mon...

Learn all about energy with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo and his cousin Rory are going on a cookery course today! They are going to learn about where the gas that cooks their eggs comes from, what heat does to butter, about the electricity that powers the toaster and much more. 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...

Comic Strip Science: The Periodic Table makes learning about science fun! Each spread features a short, funny comic strip related to the periodic table. Discover which element started a war among dentists, why diamonds aren't forever and the freaky story of how phosphorous was discovered. Around the strips, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter...

Learn all about the science of machines with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo and his friends want to build a clubhouse but they have a lot to learn about forces and how machines work before it will be ready. The gang soon discover levers and wedges, pulleys, wheels, screws and much more. 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 (mons...

Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful heart and lung systems that keep you healthy and make you unique.In Heart and Lungs, find out what keeps your heart ticking, how to check your pulse and what the spongey lungs look like when you take a deep breath. Bright cartoons and clear anatomical illustrations will engage readers. Part of a series for children aged 7 plus. It also places emphasis on leading a healthy lifestyle to encourage good mental and physic...

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions told in comic strips.Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strip...

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of medical discoveries told in comic strips.Discover the story of how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic...

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?...

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2021___________If you've ever wanted to know what a panda does all day long, how your heart manages to shift all that blood around your body or what makes a rainbow shine, you've come to the right book. A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You features the answers to all of these questions and many more, all told in a super-fun comic book format in three awesome sections: Human Body, Animal Kingdom and Earth and Science. A Day in the Life... is packed with fa...

Join Spider-Man and his superpowered friends as they learn about the world’s coolest insects, spiders, and more in this engaging Level 1 reader. Get ready for some web-slinging, fact-packed action! With colorful photographs, iconic character illustrations from Marvel comics, and hilarious commentary by beloved Avengers, learning has never been this fun. The Avengers aren’t the only superpowered marvels in town: From super strength to incredible camouflage, the insect world is full of awesome a...

The nonfiction graphic novel series that explores the flora and fauna of pre-historic Earth After the dinosaurs died out, Earth was by no means empty. There were still some little resourceful critters around who, without big predators to hunt them down, survived and thrived. Who were these scrappy creatures? Early mammals, our ancestors! In the Cenozoic Era, mammals rose to dominance and spread over the globe, resulting in woolly mammoths, saber- toothed tigers, and eventually all of huma...