This book explores big questions like these, explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in. Written in plain English, The Law Book cuts through the legal jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of t…
Why do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence first used in court? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in. Written …
Code breakers: riveting reads for curious kids
by Adams, Simon, Chrisp, Peter
fromMega bites
Venture into the world of codes and ciphers! Codes have been used for thousands of years as a way of hiding important secrets and sending mysterious messages. They are the best way of sending messages covertly and keeping information safe from enemies or nosy siblings! Learn abo…
"From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls and hand axes, to high-tech inventions, such as supersonic aircraft, smart devices, and Mars rovers. Objects speak v…
Understand who's who in the Old and New Testaments with this visual guide to the main characters in the Bible. Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, judges, and apostles, this book tells their stories and explains their teachings simply and clearly. Stories are beautifully …
Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, judges, and apostles, The People of the Bible Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings.
Describes the achievements of the scientists who have discovered and interpreted the fossils of the dinosaurs.
Describes the achievements of the scientists who have discovered and interpreted the fossils of the dinosaurs.
Describes the achievements of the scientists who have discovered and interpreted the fossils of the dinosaurs.
Important historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly explained in this fun and informative illustrated history book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects. First History Encyclopedia covers everything a young child…
A Brainwave and his globetrotting pals serve as traveling companions through time to experience history's journeys of discovery, meeting famous explorers and sharing their stories.
Gladiators: riveting reads for curious kids
by De la Bédoyère, Guy, Malam, John, Chrisp, Peter
fromMicrobites
"Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this fascinating guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators who battled each other for the crowd and the weapons and armor that were allowed inside the arena. Gladiator also reveals the e…
Mummies: riveting reads for curious kids
by Malam, John, Fletcher, Joann, Chrisp, Peter
fromDK Microbites
"Read all about the magnificent mummies of ancient Egypt! Discover how and why mummies were made in this fascinating black-and-white chapter book about ancient Egypt. Explore pyramids, temples, and tombs, and find out the secrets of the art of embalming. You'll learn all about t…
One million things: a visual encyclopedia
by Watts, Claire, DK Publishing, Inc, Challoner, Jack, Harvey, Derek, Stott, Carole, Sparrow, Giles, Woodward, John, Mills, Andrea, Woodcock, Jon, Chrisp, Peter, Barker, Chris, (Chris Tijani), Beynon, Hazel, Bryan, Kim, Buller, Laura, Goodman, Mike, Mumford, Simon, Routh, Kristina, Walker, Richard
A general pictorial reference guide covers topics arranged into such categories as nature, human body, science and technology, space, history, and art and culture.