Series:

Wonderwise

1 primary work • 27 total works

Book 13

Cover of What's Up?: A Book About the Sky and Space

Cover of Let's Build a House

Let's Build a House

by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

Published 1 March 2000
A multi-award winning series of non-fiction picture books Two excellent topics which link into the curriculum for maths, science, technology and history Includes helpful notes on making the best use of the books.

Cover of Yum Yum

Yum Yum

by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

Published 1 September 1997
A simple description of the food chain begins with a plant which is eaten by a caterpillar which is eaten by a cricket which is eaten by a spider which is eaten by a lizard ...

Cover of What If?

What If?

by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

Published 30 September 1999

Cover of What's Up?

What's Up?

by Mick Manning

Published 1 September 1997
Introduces the concepts of atmosphere and altitude by taking the reader gradually higher, from people's height to that of stairs, trees, buildings, mountains, the moon, and stars.

Cover of What's Under the Bed
Two children explore what is in the progressively deeper layers of the earth as they travel from under a bed to the center of the earth.

Cover of Splish, Splash, Splosh
Illustrations and simple text discuss water, where it comes from and how it is treated so that we can use it for drinking, washing, and playing.

Cover of What's Up?: A Book About the Sky and Space
What's Up? takes you on a journey of discovery up to the stars and beyond. Join two inquisitive children who travel higher and higher as they zoom past towering skyscrapers, gigantic mountains, jumbo jets, satellites and stars - until at last the two friends find out what really is up there. But then how do they get down? The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them.

Cover of Supermum: A book about mothers

Supermum is everywhere - she's up a tree, deep in the ocean, high in the sky, or she may even be standing next to you! Because supermum is every mum, from a tiny ant to a giant blue whale, and this book reminds us just how super a mum can be.

The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them.

Cover of Wheels Keep Turning: A Book About Simple Machines
Long ago an idea began turning in human minds - the idea was a wheel and once it started it couldn't be stopped. Throughout our history, wheels keep turning! This book takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the world, exploring the history of the wheel, from a rolling log to air-filled tyres, from a potter's wheel to a spinning CD, taking in pulleys, clockwork and even wheelbarrows on the way! In this manner, the book explains how wheels work and why their invention was so important. It shows how technology has transformed our lives and our history and how great inventions can come from the simplest ideas. This celebration of human ingenuity promotes a greater awareness of the past's influence on the present and is the perfect starting point for a child to explore the science and technology behind simple machines.

Cover of What If?: A Book About Recycling
This superbly illustrated and fun text takes a look at recycling, using the example of a bottle left on a beach.'

Cover of Splish, Splash, Splosh: A book about water
Wonderwise is a series of prize-winning non-fiction picture books with lively narrative text. They introduce basic concepts in a lively and unusual way. This title takes readers on an adventure through the water cycle.

Cover of The World is Full of Babies
Presents information about how human babies as well as many different kinds of animal babies grow and development from before birth through early childhood.

Cover of Yum Yum: A Book About Food Chains
'Wonderwise' is a well-written, illustrated series designed to introduce children to key topics and concepts in an entertaining and unusual way. 'Yum-Yum!' is a book about munching and slurping and being part of the food chain.

Cover of My House is

My House is

by Mick Manning

Published March 1998

Cover of Let's Build a House

Cover of Wild and Free

Wild and Free

by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

Published 16 April 1998

Cover of Supermum: A Book About Mothers
Wonderwise is a well-written, beautifully illustrated series designed to introduce children to key topics and concepts in an entertaining and unusual way. Supermum is a wonderful celebration of mums. Drawing comparisons between both human and animal mums, the humorous text and affectionate illustrations show how important mums are and what they do to keep their offspring safe and happy.

Cover of Wash, Scrub, Brush: A book about keeping clean
A multi-award winning series of non-fiction picture books Two excellent topics which link into the curriculum for maths, science, technology and history Includes helpful notes on making the best use of the books.

Cover of Wild and Free: A book about animals in danger

Imagine a world without tigers roaring and prowling in the dead of night, a world without rhinos gallumphing along the dusty African plains or a world without whales singing their song in the oceans. Wild and Free is all about animals in danger - animals that are hunted or poisoned or chased from their homes. Discover how creatures live wild and free, and then imagine a world without wildlife.

The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them.