Best Selling Books by Clive Gifford

"Know it all, from how the sun shines to how the pyramids were built"--Cover.

Stories of ten pioneering explorers with "life links" that reveal how later adventurers were inspired by those who went before.

You & Your Amazing Brain includes a mix of science, history, natural world examples, cultural amusement and astonishing stories all focused on brains, intelligence and learning in humans and even other animals.

This book is backward! It starts at the end, ends at the beginning, and travels back in history to show you what life was like before major inventions and discoveries. Step into a time before smartphones, television, cars, or even the toilet; then learn about the major invention or discovery that changed the world. Explore bright, detailed, humorous scenes from different eras that will spark discussion and make you think about what life was like in history. Learn about the clever inventors, the accidental discoveries, and how people managed without the everyday things that we take for granted. Detailed, humorous scenes of different eras to explore Key topics of science, technology, and inventions

Three short stories designed to help beginner readers grasp the vital link between letters and the sounds they represent.

Some kids are natural bookworms and others you have to chase down with a book. But every kid, even the ones that scowl when you say “read” will devour this mega mix of history’s grisly stories. From all corners of the globe and dating back to ancient Egypt, this book leaves no tombstone unturned to deliver a glimpse at some of the weirdest traditions, most gruesome methods, craziest causes, and most fascinating facts surrounding death in history. Kids will discover: The ancient Egyptians didn’t mummify and bury their dead alone. Oh, no. They also entombed cats, dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and even beetles with their dearly departed. As queen, Marie-Antoinette lost her head for all the fine things France had to offer, and she delighted in them as the country grew poorer and poorer. When the revolution came, she literally lost her head for her frivolity. The guillotine was used for almost 200 years in France. It was the cutting edge of death technology when it was invented in 1792 and stayed in style until 1977. History’s most surprising murder weapons The top-ten potent poisons The worst epidemics in history

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.

Examines drug use in sports today and in the past. Details the different types of drugs that are abused, and discusses the steps being taken to prevent drug abuse in sports.

Take to the field as Soccer World Cup plunges readers into the excitement of professional soccer in stadiums across the globe. Young soccer fans will love this absorbing look into the highest level of competitive soccer in the world.

Rival space racers Jake and Kate, and arch enemies Nice Mike and Rude Jude battle it out in this fun-filled collection of phonic stories. The stories are designed to help beginner readers grasp the important link between sounds and the letters that represent them.

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.

Takes you to the centre of the action at some of the most exciting motor sport events in the world

Have you been inspired by the 2012 Olympics? Sporting Skills: Athletics is a step by step guide to your favourite athletic disciplines, from sprinting, running and jumping to throwing the javelin, shot put, discus and other events. Take your game to the next level!

This engaging series examines places around the globe where life is anything but serene.

-- The inside workings of many big machines are explained in simple words and pictures-- Filled with stunningly realistic illustrations with cutaways and explanatory diagrams

High-flying kicks await in Crabtree Contact''s Martial Arts Legends. Young readers are given an exciting introduction to the masters of karate, judo, taekwondo, and kung fu.

Introduces skiing, offers advice to beginners, and discusses the various types, including freestyle, cross-country, and downhill.

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.

The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world football. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world''s most skilful footballers - old and new - from Beckham to Messi, Pelé to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including Brazil, Manchester United, Arsenal and Spain. All the drama of the ''beautiful game'' is fully analysed with dynamic full-spread photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, while each chapter includes links to websites, providing a valuable access point to databases of players, international results, all the major tournaments, and club histories. Includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of football, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics on the ''beautiful game'' this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family. Includes a pull-out World Cup wallchart to fill in as the tournament progresses.

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.

In 2016, Tim Peake became the first British astronaut to live and work on the International Space Station. During his time on board he carried out experiments, performed a crucial spacewalk and took some amazing photographs. He also found time to run a marathon, present an award to Adele and read a bedtime story to children listening 400km below him on Earth. This book reveals how Major Tim''s fascination with flight and science began and how his career as an astronaut developed, documenting his history-making journey into space.

How do you sum upthe world''s amazing inventions in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to inspiring inventions from history to the modern day. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell. Along with some expected inventions, such as trains and Internet, you''ll also discover less predictable inventions that will give you a fresh perspective. With balloons and submarine, you can explore the risks some inventors had to take. Through paper and pencil imagine how such seemingly simple objects would have been groundbreaking at the time of invention; whereas some inventions, such as skates, had a very funny beginning! With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text.

Describes the kind of evidence that can be used by forensic scientists to solve crimes and discusses the methods used to analyze and interpret this evidence.

Examines events of the Vietnam War through the story of Xuan, a thirteen-year-old boy living with his family in the struggling village of Noy Thien in 1967.

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

This series offers a detailed, informative and lively discussion on four of the key areas of physical geography. Each book helps develop the knowledge of how specific features of the Earth are formed, their causes and effects, patterns and processes, and our study and understanding of them. The series aims not only to answer, but also to inspire questions about different environments and landscapes, and our relationships with some of the greatest forces of nature we experience on Earth. Photographs bring the effects of the subject vividly to life, while diagrams enhance the readers'' practical understanding of the processes that have created the landscapes of the world in which we live today.

This insightful series explores different sports, discussing the rules, techniques and skills involved. Lots of information on the history of the sport is included along with world records and mini-biographies of sporting heroes. Each book uses large photographs, clear diagrams, simple language and a clean design to make the information accessible to this age level.

In which play would you find the characters, Bottom, Quince, Puck and Titania? How many of Shakespeare''s history plays featured a King called Henry in their title? Does Juliet die by poison, stabbing herself or throwing herself off of a balcony? So you''ve read Shakespeare''s plays, maybe seen them performed. Now you can test whether you really know about his plays and his extraordinary life. There are quizzes on Shakespeare''s life and times including questions on plays and theatres of the time; the 15 most popular plays each has a dedicated quiz; there are 5 additional quizzes covering Shakespeare''s remaining works - Poems & Sonnets/ Histories/ Tragedies/ Comedies/ Romances.

"How do you track a twister? Bowling along Tornado Alley, What is ''punching the core?''"--Cover.

Each book looks at a different aspect of play in detail, with many suggestions for games and exercises.

What is the space station and how did it get into space? How do astronauts get there and what do they do once they''re there? How do astronauts eat, sleep, or even breathe, in space? This book answers all of these questions and more. Find out what it takes to become an astronaut and about the essential science experiments that are being carried out there. What effect does living in space have on the human body, from making you taller to losing your muscles because of zero gravity. If everything floats, then how can you go to the toilet and where does your wee and poo go? There''s no bath or shower on the space station, so astronauts clean themselves with towels made damp by adding a little soapy water from a sealed pouch or by using special wet wipes each sealed in foil and containing disinfectant. Uncover all of these fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated and fun book for children. Written to inspire a new generation of astronauts, Clive''s detailed and fact-filled text will make you think you''ve visited the space station yourself. Fully illustrated by self-confessed space geek illustrator, Dan Schlitzkus, the illustrations are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS.

Earth''s landscapes are always changing, affecting our planet''s appearance and ability to support humans and wildlife. This comprehensive series scans the globe, using revealing photographs, abundant diagrams, and up-to-date statistics to explore both the natural and man-made causes behind such landscape-altering events as desertification, floods, and earthquakes.

This book considers major breakthroughs in the past, as well as looking ahead to some of the machines that will affect us all in the 21st century.

Discusses the advances in the world of space exploration, early space exploration, and the potential advances for the future.

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.

Pollution is a massive global problem with far-reaching consequences. Air, water, radioactive, and terrestrial pollution affect the lives of millions of people daily, causing disease and death, and contributing to global warming. This book examines how pollution has become a worldwide issue and discusses the debate over possible solutions.

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!

A guide to espionage covers the story of the life of spies, their occupations, and the diverse organizations that hire them.

"Educational topic presented with simple and fun explanations: This book is a great way to increase any child''s understanding of space. The concepts addressed are presented with simple, fun explanations. Some of the topics addressed include: - The Earth, The Moon and In Between -Covers the Earth''s birth, to its atmosphere, why gravity matters, and the moon - Earth''s Neighborhood - Lean all about our Solar System and the Planets - Seething Stars, Giant Galaxies - all about stars, The Milky Way and Galaxies - Stargazing -Astronomy and telescopes - Destination: Space -Rockets, satellites, astronauts and more - How it All Began - The Big Bang, the Universe expanding, The Big Chill and The Big Rip"--