New Releases by Clive Gifford

Your football heroes - as you''ve NEVER seen them before! Discover the epic story of Bukayo Saka. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it! From scoring his first England goal at just nineteen, to winning the England Men''s Player of the Year award twice in a row, Saka has skill, speed and serious determination. Learn how he bounced back from heartbreak at Euro 2020 to become one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League, get the lowdown on his number 7 shirt, how he earned the nickname ''Starboy'' from Arsenal fans and much more in this unmissable graphic novel! Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Bukayo Saka is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Salah and Bellingham - for more books to collect!

Your football heroes – as you''ve NEVER seen them before! Discover the epic story of Jude Bellingham. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it! From playing in his first Birmingham City match at just sixteen to becoming the first player to score in their La Liga debut for Real Madrid, Bellingham has repeatedly proven himself to be a world-class midfielder. Learn how he became the youngest ever captain for Borussia Dortmund, the youngest player to score for England at a World Cup and to appear in two Euro finals, as well as much more in this unmissable graphic novel! Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Jude Bellingham is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series – including Mbappé, Salah, Saka and McTominay – for more books to collect!

Get ready for a record-breaking road trip across the USA! From the world''s biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet''s tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, journey from state to state to uncover an incredible mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements. From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records span every corner of the country and every kind of curiosity--from natural wonders and historical firsts to sporting triumphs, awe-inspiring individuals, and astonishing animals. Inside you''ll discover mind-boggling facts, including: How many surfers can squeeze onto one surfboard Where you can find the world''s sunniest place Who owns the tallest hat ever made Where to meet social media''s most famous cat Which state is home to both the world''s largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poop ever found Where the longest pizza ever cooked was made Readers will also explore records that span multiple states, those from US territories and even a few that reach into space! And for aspiring record-setters, there are tips on how to become a record-breaker yourself . . . if you''re up to the challenge. Written by award-winning author Clive Gifford and packed with bright, funny illustrations by Paul Hammond, this book is bursting with fun, facts, and US pride. So, as we mark 250 years of US independence, let''s hear it for the States!

Celebrate the 2024 election with this fascinating book of facts about Kamala Harris, her family, her childhood, her hobbies, and her homelife—perfect for 8+ and fully illustrated throughout! Did you know? Her father was born in Jamaica and her mother was born in India. She has a younger sister named Maya. She became vice president of the United States on January 20, 2021. Find over one hundred extraordinary facts in this fun-packed book, the perfect gift for kids who love American history makers!

Would you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!

The Book of Time asks all the big questions about time, like what is time? How does it work? And is it even real? to offer a fresh perspective into a popular STEAM topic that kids will love.

Would you rather be in Valhalla or Ragnarök? Be called Erik Bloodaxe or Thorfinn Skullsplitter? Only YOU can decide!

Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh’s servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide!

Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest - such as the colossal blue whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus “The clear organization and bite-sized chunks of information make this quite accessible to young lovers of animals past and present....an appealing collection for readers who like superlatives.”—Kirkus Reviews “Even the most enthusiastic animal or dinosaur fan will find much new to wonder about in this well-illustrated informational book about weird and wonderful big beasts. Divided into three major sections— ‘Forests and Plains,’ ‘Rivers and Seas,’ and ‘Giants of Today’—....A solid purchase with broad appeal.”—School Library Journal In addition to the largest animals on Earth, discover species that grew to monstrous sizes compared to others of their kind, such as the giant kangaroos of Australia, otters the size of wolves, and Argentavis, a giant bird with a wingspan almost as long as a bus! You''ll meet the giants of the jungle, desert, swamp, sea, ice, and sky through vibrantly illustrated scenes of them in their natural habitats, and compare the size of these humongous creatures to humans. A gatefold spread unfolds to reveal a line-up of all the giants featured in the book, to scale, while a visual timeline shows when they roamed the Earth.

Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology. Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering, and technology. This book guides readers through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the world’s largest flower that generates its own heat and more familiar plants such as bamboo, coconut, and maize, all depicted in colourful, engaging fashion. Colourful and lively illustrations and pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book to life, and Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world. Other fascinating books in this series are Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.

A Quick History of Politics takes us from pharaohs to fair votes, packed with facts and jokes about the many faces of politics through time.

Packed full of facts this wonderfully illustrated book measures and compares everything from animals, space and dinosaurs to machines, sports, and people, and will captivate children-and parents too! Did you know that a blue whale weighs about as much as 20 T-Rex dinosaurs? Or that a guinea pig is 70% water? This exciting picture book is full of these and many more fascinating fact nuggets. Turn the pages and compare the fastest machines, the tallest buildings, the biggest animals, the world''s highest fliers, and much, much more. You can trace the journey lines to discover which animal travels farthest, read the clues to match the fossil print to the dinosaur, or count up the construction workers to see how many humans it takes to measure the height of a mighty tunneling machine. Using striking visual comparisons, counting questions, and bite-sized facts, this book, aimed at children aged 5 and older, builds math skills and helps readers develop their understanding of the world around them. Children will be amazed at what they discover and will have plenty of unforgettable facts to dazzle their friends and family with.

You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on July 20th 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia''s first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a U.S. a flag on the moon, discover the events that unfolded through amazing nostalgic illustrations and engaging text. Explore, too, how these two space agencies now work together, and how the monumental achievements of the space race have created world-changing technology that we all use and benefit from today.

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature''s spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

Know any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy! Why did the empty sandwich go to the dentist? IT NEEDED A FILLING. What do you call a 20,000-year-old joke? PRE-HYSTERICAL. With jokes galore, puns, one-liners, visual gags, play on words and hilarious illustrations. Divided into sections such as ''Hilarious Holidays'', ''Teacher Titters'' and ''Football Funnies'', this book will never get old and will have your friends and whole family laughing. A hilarious bumper book that will captivate any child and spark an interest in reading - created by the bestselling author of Teenage Kicks and Eye Benders, and winner of the Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize.

Where would you find the largest tortoise in the world? What is a blue-footed booby? Are volcanic islands safe to live on? In Focus: Galapagos Islands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that''s perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and punchy text, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.

Provides facts about tropical areas, discussing the wildlife found there and the explorers who trekked the dangerous landscape.

What''s below . . . the canopy of trees? The surface of the ocean? Your feet as they cross a city street?Embark on a journey of discovery through lush rainforest, mysterious underwater kingdoms and a secret world beneath the streets in this gorgeous and captivating pop-up book. Compelling facts are told by the expert author and contributor to Encyclopedia Britannica, Clive Gifford, winner of the Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize.With stunning and sumptuous illustrations and innovative paper engineering,What''s Beow is the perfect gift book for anyone who oved Under the Ocea from Tate - children and adults alike.Clive Gifford is an award-winning author of books for children and adults including the astonishing Dead or Alive, the creepy Book of Bad Things and the brain mangling Think Again and Eye Benders. He is passionate that books should entertain, inform and amaze whenever possible. A contributor to Encyclopedia Britannica, Clive''s books have won School Library Association, PBS, Smithsonian and Times Educational Supplement, as well as the prestigious Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize.

The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War I. World War I includes the stories of flying aces such as the ''Red Baron'', the story of Lawrence of Arabia and the stories of brave doctors and nurses such as Edith Cavell in German occupied Belgium. Complete with glossary, further reading section and index.

Dreadfully Deadly History looks at the most gruesome facts from the past.

Describes various kinds of vehicles, including cars, planes, boats, and rockets.

This exciting new series explores different sports, describing how and where you play them as well as the equipment and gear you''ll need. There are tips on training and on practicing techniques. The books also feature heroes of the sport, with photos of them in action at the world''s greatest competition. In this book you can find out all about basketball and learn how to develop your skills as a player. clear, friendly text Highly illustrated, with pictures of children demonstrating techniques and shots of famous basketball players in action Fascinating facts and statistics with historical flashbacks and record-breaking performances Glossary and index Book jacket.

This exciting new series explores different sports, describing how and where you play them as well as the equipment and kit you''ll need. In this book you can find out all about skateboarding and learn how to develop your skills as a skateboarder.

This exciting new series explores different sports, describing how and where you play them as well as the equipment and gear you''ll need. There are tips on training and on practicing techniques. The books also feature heroes of the sport, with photos of them in action at the world''s greatest competition. In this book you can find out all about basketball and learn how to develop your skills as a player. clear, friendly text Highly illustrated, with pictures of children demonstrating techniques and shots of famous basketball players in action Fascinating facts and statistics with historical flashbacks and record-breaking performances Glossary and index Book jacket.

This exciting new series explores different sports, describing how and where you play them as well as the equipment and gear you''ll need. There are tips on training and on practicing techniques. The books also feature heroes of the sport, with photos of them in action at the world''s greatest competitions. In this book you can find out all about tennis and learn how to develop your skills as a player. Clear, friendly text Highly illustrated, with pictures of children demonstrating techniques and shots of famous tennis players in action. Fascinating facts and statistics with historical flashbacks and record-breaking performances Glossary and index Book jacket.

Athletes and sports enthusiasts will love these informative books on their favorite sports. With thorough descriptions of rules, equipment, and techniques, readers will have everything they need to know to participate in and enjoy their sport. Profiles of famous athletes will inspire readers to keep trainingand keep reading.

This exciting new series explores different sports, describing how and where you play them as well as the equipment and kit you''ll need. In this book you can find out all about gymnastics and learn how to develop your skills as a gymnast.

This exciting new series explores different sports, describing how and where you play them as well as the equipment and kit you''ll need. In this book you can find out all about field athletics and learn how to develop your skills as a field athlete.

This series explores different sports: how and where they are played, the equipment and kit needed and how to get involved. The books also include tips on training and on developing techniques.

History is not created in a vacuum, and no leader comes to power without influences from the past and an impact on the future. In this look at ten royals, beginning with Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt and ending with Catherine the Great, each leader''s biography is linked with another based on influences, events, and geography. By uncovering these unique and often overlooked connections, history emerges as a chain of patterns and relationships, and readers will understand how these ten leaders shaped the course of human civilization.