Wild Weather

by Anita Ganeri

Published 10 May 2012
Tornadoes, earthquakes and volcanoes - experience the devastating power of nature in stunning, fully-interactive 3-D, thanks to a new publishing phenomenon. Using Augmented Reality technology (AR), this book works with your computer to bring the awesome forces of nature to life. Just place the trigger cards in front of your computer's webcam to see a tornado as it blows a house away, watch a volcano erupt, or to see how an earthquake makes the earth tremble. From floods and drought, to forest fires and avalanches, discover why extreme natural events occur and learn about their impact on our planet.

Volcanoes and Earthquakes

by Chris Oxlade and Anita Ganeri

Published 17 September 2019
Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about volcanoes, earthquakes and other astounding natural events.

With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.

What happens when a volcano erupts? Can we predict earthquakes? Where do most earthquakes occur in the world? Discover what amazing things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about:
  • Tectonic plates using a soggy biscuit
  • How gas blows cinders out of a crater with popcorn, a plate, a cup and a straw
  • Which materials are the best protection against heat using a chocolate bar
  • How to measure quakes by making your own seismometer from everyday items
  • Tsunamis by making your own model tsunami wave
  • And much more!
Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

The Water Cycle

by Chris Oxlade and Anita Ganeri

Published 17 September 2019
Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about the amazing water cycle.

With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.

Where does rain come from? What happens during the water cycle? How can we predict the weather? Discover what incredible things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about:
  • Clouds by making your own mini cloud inside a jar
  • How to measure rainfall by creating your own rain gauge with things from around the house
  • How water shapes the land by making a model river
  • Hydropower by using CDs and other everyday items to make a water wheel
  • And much more!
Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

Amazing Habitats

by Anita Ganeri and Chris Oxlade

Published 18 May 2021

Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about amazing animal habitats.

With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside.

What animals are able to live in the Arctic? What is a food chain? How are humans affecting animals' homes? Discover what incredible things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about:

  • Microhabitats by making a bug hotel
  • How animals keep warm by experimenting with insulation, just like polar animals
  • Rainforest animals, by making a rainforest in a jar
  • Animal adaptation and design your own desert creature
  • And much more!

Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.