Most Popular Books by BEN HUBBARD

Take a journey of discovery through an ocean, from seabed to sunny shallows Oceans are among nature''s most awe-inspiring sights and experiences. Take an immersive journey through the different layers of an ocean, discovering its beauty and wonder and experiencing the different plants and animals that make the ocean their home. Nature''s Journeys takes young raeders on a step-by-step adventure through some of Earth''s most spectacular landscapes, which dives deep into each part or feature in turn to build up a picture of the whole. Along the way, it reveals how these landscapes were formed, the animals and plants that make them their home and how precious and vulnerable they are. Perfect for natural world enthusiasts aged 9 and up. Contents: Looking down into the ocean / The tidal zone / The sunlit zone / The twilight zone / The midnight zone / The abyssal zone / The seabed / Black smokers / The Hadal zone / The Challenger Deep / Deep sea giants / Seabed features / Threats to oceans / Glossary / Learn more / Index Books in the series: From Root to Shoot: the Story of Forests From Deep Sea to Shallows: the Story of Oceans From Source to Sea: the Story of Rivers From Valley to Peak: the Story of Mountains

Natural history museums are especially interesting to most kids as they are home to dinosaur fossils--and the Museum Kids are no exception! As they explore the museum, they happen upon a magical elevator that takes them back in time and around the world! Readers travel with the Museum Kids to see Earth''s first life forms, woolly mammoths, and even dinosaurs in their habitat. Beautiful illustrations complement the at-level text and show the danger, adventure, and fun had by the Museum Kids in this engaging volume. A concluding quiz allows readers to test what they have read.

Come with Jack as he shines a spotlight down into this dark and murky world. You will meet all sorts of animals, from the vampire squid in the twilight zone, to the flashing sea cucumber on the seafloor. You will find out about shocking shipwrecks and smart submarines, and the reasons that we must protect our seas. Down we go! Down in the Deep Sea is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years

Maya wants some extra money but her parents tell her she has to earn it! So Maya helps tidy up her neighbor�s garage. But it�s harder work than she thought. Will Maya finish the job and earn the money?

The very latest hi-tech security equipment and procedures being used around the world are revealed. Includes the technology behind biometrics and iris recognition scanners and fascinating information about ''The Beast'' - the most advanced and secure protection vehicle in the world.

When earthquakes and tsunamis happen, they often make headlines. People often wonder why they happen and why they seem to strike certain areas more than others. Readers find the answers in this exciting and educational look at two of the deadliest kinds of natural disasters. Essential earth science topics are explored in the main text and fact boxes, and case studies help readers see how those topics affect real people around the world. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and graphic organizers are all part of a dynamic design that makes readers feel like the scientists who study these disasters.

With this remarkable kit, young history buffs cross the drawbridge and go behind the stone walls of a medieval castle. The clever outer case opens to reveal a realistic 3-D castle where children serve as a page, train to be a squire, and recreate scenes right out of history -- a bloody siege, a magnificent banquet, a thrilling jousting tournament, and even a prisoner''s trial. This fun and educational kit comes with everything needed to build models and stage scenes, including instructions, two collectible figures, over 50 press-out models, and an illustrated 24-page book with a captivating historical narrative.

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. This exciting Graphic Texts pack includes action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction, carefully selected poetry and comprehensive guided reading support to meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development.Each book contains inside cover notes with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions.Project X Origins guided reading notes offer step-by-step teaching support for each book with guidance about comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing. Each set of notes has in-built assessment and is fully correlated to all UK curricula. This pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 4 reading books, 1 each of: Antarctic Ambush, The Call of the Wild, The Raven and other poems, Great Engineers.

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive surprises: this is a must-buy book for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events and the secrets of the sea. Did you know there are over three million shipwrecks lying beneath the world''s seabeds? Unearth 12 legendary stories buried with each wreck and learn about the ship''s original mission; the period it sailed in; the day it all went wrong; and the moment the ship was discovered at the bottom of the ocean. From the Mary Rose; the Queen Anne''s Revenge; the HMS Terror;to the most famous of all, RMS Titanic- children will delight in unfolding the book''s interactive pages that bring these historical stories to life. Inside Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks: - Over 12 dramatic retellings of shipwrecks throughout history and across the world - Stunning original artwork, maps, illustrations and photographyaccompany each story - Insightful details, unique facts and observations examine the ship''s purpose, the period it was built, its original appearance, the day it sank and the moment it was found - Lift-the-flaps, open the gatefolds and other novelty elementskeep readers engaged and reveal extra imagery and information - Covers: ThePunic Ship (Mediterranean Sea, Italy); Roskilde 6 (Denmark);Mary Rose (English Channel, England); Vasa (Stockholm Harbour, Sweden); San José (Cartagena, Colombia);Queen Anne''s Revenge (North Carolina, USA); HMS Erebus & HMS Terror (Canada); SS Yongala (Pacific Ocean, Queensland, Australia); RMS Titanic (North Atlantic); Endurance (Weddell Sea, Antarctica); USS Indianapolis(Philippine Sea) Lost at Sea! Shipwrecksis the ultimate gift for children - and grown ups - who are mesmerised by the ocean and the mysteries that lie beneath it. Written by Ben Hubbard and illustrated by Eoin Coveney, readers can dive into the riveting retellings of each shipwreck story and learn all there is to know about some of the world''s most infamous vessels taken by the waves. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

A museum of technology would be fascinating. Full of old computers and cell phones, as well as other machinery, it would highlight how far humankind has come! The Museum Kids explore the displays and then happen on a magical elevator that takes them back in time to some of the most pivotal moments in tech history. Readers travel alongside them, investigating many topics and inventions that support STEM curricula. The Museum Kids solve problems, have adventures, and enjoy their journey, and a concluding quiz test what they--and readers--have learned along the way.

Life during the Stone Age couldn''t be more different than life today! It would tough to time-travel back to this era. But, this book is the perfect guide for those looking to "plan" a trip back to the Stone Age! In it, readers learn about human culture long before smartphones, TV, and sneakers! They''ll find out what to eat, what to wear, and how to act in these early human communities. Full-color illustrations complement the social studies content. The text supports knowledge building, a key part of the science of reading.

Ava has inherited some money, and she can''t wait to spend it! She wants a pair of cool new sneakers, but does she really need them? And where is the best place to buy them?

Presented with colourful timelines and a mixture of bright illustrations and photography, Flashpoints in History is an accessible introduction into the major events of modern history and the characters involved. Divided into chapters covering Politics, Science, Sports, Celebrity, and War, the book highlights the moments that turned the tide of public opinion, the points of no return, and recognize the exact flashpoint that defined eras, people and events. With bite-sized overviews, easy-to-follow timelines and the historical flashpoints helpfully identified and explored in greater depth, the book focuses on major historical events such as the Russian Revolution, the Wall Street Crash and the moon landings, as well as the characters involved, from JFK to Bob Dylan, Einstein to Usain Bolt. When did Jessie Owens become more than just a sportsman and Winston Churchill more than a politician? How did Beatlemania begin? Could the First World War have been avoided? All of these and many more questions are explained and answered.

Pages and pages of activity fun for the holidays, including coloring, drawing, spotting, and counting. Festive fun for ages 4 and up. Comes with Christmas tree eraser and four mini eraser baubles!

From the war-time success of deciphering the German Enigma machine right up to modern-day computer hackers, the exciting history of code-breaking is explored.

''''Spanning both ancient and modern history, this book looks at 10 of the most world-changing personalities. It tells the stories behind each of them, offers fascinating facts and examines what effect they had on a global scale.''''-- back cover.