Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Africa. You'll discover:• How Anansi, the sneaky spider man, tricked everyone he met and won a box of stories• How Flying Lion, the most terrifying beast of all, lost his wings• How Hlakanyana, a horrible little man with a bottomless appetite, finally met his match• And much more!Perfect for all young h...

What is a "living fossil?" Can jellyfish live forever? What is the deadliest animal on the planet?Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in this fascinating fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can dive into the amazing animal kingdom in an accessible and engaging way. Perfect for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children. Packe...

How heavy is a blue whale's tongue? How lazy is a blobfish? Which fish wrestle with their mouths?Young readers can find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can get the low-down on the incredible world beneath our oceans in an accessible and entertaining way.Includes:• Deep-sea creatures• Sharks and dolphins• Octopus and squid...

What would you do if you were being chased by a PACK OF VELOCIRAPTORS... or found yourself face-to-face with a RAVENOUS TYRANNOSAUR?This exciting, fact-packed guide contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs. It will also show you how to survive extreme encounters with these prehistoric predators! If you're planning a trip into the Jurassic jungle... don't leave home without this book!

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Native America. You'll discover:• How the thunderbirds went to war against the wicked water monster, Unktehi• How the bird-winged bully, Man-Eagle, met his fiery end• How sneaky Great Rabbit outwitted Wildcat and escaped the cooking pot• And much more!Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+.

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger- than-life myths from ancient Greece. You'll discover:• How quick-witted Theseus slew a bull-headed beast and escaped an impossible maze• How mighty Heracles started his career as a monster hunter when he was still a baby• How the Greeks won their war against the Trojans with a huge wooden horse• And much more!Perfect for a...

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Rome. You'll discover:• How the famous adventurer, Aeneas, made an epic journey to the Land of the Dead• How the nymph, Daphne, escaped a love-struck god by transforming ... into a plant!• How two brothers founded the city of Rome, before their love turned to murder• And much more!Perfect for al...

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Egypt. You'll discover:• How the gods of Horus and Set fought an epic, magical war• How a brilliant boy magician took his dad on a terrifying tour of the afterlife• How a shipwrecked sailor was rescued by the gigantic King of Snakes• And much more!Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+.

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from the Middle Ages. You'll discover:• How Robin Hood took on a villainous king and his army, equipped with only a bow• How Arthur drew a magical sword from a stone, and become a legendary king• How George defeated a fearsome dragon and saved a famous princess• And much more!Perfect for all young history lo...

Did you know that polar bears have black skin? Or that crocodiles cry whenever they eat? Or that butterflies taste with their legs?From pottering penguins to sluggish sloths, this book is packed with 500 fascinating facts about all your favourite animals! Explore the great diversity of the animal kingdom in this wonderfully illustrated book, including incredible information, useful infographics and pictures of these incredible creatures.This handy guide is ...

Calling all science explorers!Have you ever wondered what's inside your bones, how your eyes work, or why we have fingernails? Inside this book you will find everything you need to know about one of nature's most incredible creations: your body!So have your stethoscope at the ready ... and get set for an incredible journey into the human body!ABOUT THE SERIES: Discovery Pack is a science reference series for kids, focusing ...

DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. In Star Wars Clone Wars: Jedi Heroes, follow the adventures of Anakin and his Jedi companions, including some all-new characters.Level 3 DK Readers are for children able to read on their own. At this stage, it is important to develop the child's own desire to read, so the text is faster and the sto...