Most Popular Books by Ben Hubbard

帶孩子了解現今社會多元支付方式 輕鬆搞懂利息、金融卡、存摺等開戶必備的基礎金融知識 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QENPOnk_t4M&ab_channel=olbook%E5%A4%A7%E7%A9%8E%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96 今天是里歐的七歲生日，他收到了阿姨送給他的生日禮金！里歐興奮地開始計劃他要用這筆錢買哪些東西，但是他很快就發現，雖然他有錢，可是很多想要的東西，他都買不起…… 里歐覺得很奇怪，用錢買東西，似乎有很多規定，為什麼不能像中午在學校吃便當的時候，和朋友蘋果換香蕉，果汁換三明治，直接用交換的方式，這樣不是簡單多了嗎？ 還有，既然很多東西都要用錢來買，為什麼爸爸不用出門就可以在家買東西、媽媽不用鈔票付錢而是用一張叫做信用卡的卡片、而姐姐只要在手機上點幾下就付好錢了？這些錢到底存在哪裡，又去了哪裡呢？ 本書透過主角里歐與老師和父母的一問一答，引導孩子了解金錢的運作模式，並從以物易物、貨幣的發明，一路講到現代社會多元的支付方式，書中更提及銀行開戶的目的與重要性，把開立帳戶、利息、存摺及金融卡的使用，以淺顯易懂的方式說明，讓孩子輕鬆搞懂金融機構運作方式並建立儲蓄的概念。唯有了解工具的使用守則，才能做最有效的運用，及早為孩子建立正確的金錢觀念，就從這本書開始！ ★踏入大人世界之前要知道的事！一本現代孩子需要的金錢知識繪本！ ★書末附贈隨堂小測驗與生字解釋，全系列繪本為孩子建立正確金錢觀念！ 原文書名：What is Money? 原文語言：英文

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.

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.

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.

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!

"Marek wants a new kick scooter but he's got to save up for it! Will Marek manage it-or will he be tempted by new clothes, toys, and treats?"--

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the longest things in the world! From the longest bridge to the longest dinosaur, find out what makes it into the top ten from end to end.

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.

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.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Meet the super hunters of the sea in this photographic non-fiction book filled with facts about sharks. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. The focus sounds in this book are: /igh/ i, i-e /ai/ ay, ey, a-e /oa/ o, ow, o-e /oo/ ue, ew, u-e /ee/ ea /ow/ ou /oo/ oul /or/ aw, augh, al /er/ or, ear /e/ a /u/ o, our, o-e Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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?

Discovering Titanic tells the tale of Titanic's discovery, the disaster that sank her, and the human stories behind the shipwreck using objects recovered from the site. Over 105 years since Titanic sank, but history's most famous shipwreck continues to make global headlines. Every year, new objects are found which bring its forgotten stories to light. This book examines each one in detail revealing what it was like on board the ship and the effect Titanic has on modern life. Photographs and Computer Generated Images are accompanied by lively text that brings the story of the Titanic to children in an engaging way.

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.

Throughout our history, different peoples have invaded and settled in Brtain. This book looks at the Celts, Picts, Scots and Romans. Who were they? Why did they invade Britain and why did they decide to settle here? Find out about these peoples, what they brought with them and how their lifestyles and beliefs have influenced our culture today.

''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.

"Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes, and monsters from around the world."--Provided by publisher.