Kings & Queens

by Anita Ganeri

Published 4 August 2010
This pocket-sized book covers 1,200 years of British royals, from King Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II. Containing hundreds of fascinating facts and figures about the monarchs and their reigns, the book also covers revolutions, beheadings, scandals, assassinations, marriages, plots, intrigues, imposters, and more marriages. Each royal has a special portrait, showing them in all their cartoon glory, while fact boxes reveal historical turning points, did-you-know details, and quotes from courtiers and historians.

Deadly Creatures

by Anita Ganeri

Published 3 August 2010
This book is filled with information, facts and figures on some of the most dangerous predators in the animal kingdom, from fearsome big cats and bears, to small but toxic scorpions and spiders. Packed with scary details of killing methods, defensive tactics, attack strategies and other deadly features, and illustrated with photographs of the animals in their natural habitats, this is the ideal companion for budding zoologists.