Best Selling Books by Clive Gifford

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world soccer. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world''s most skilful soccer players - 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 the U.S''s men''s and women''s teams, Brazil, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Spain. All the drama of the "beautiful game" is fully analyzed 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 soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.

Statistics, text, and color maps reveal the physical geography, peoples, politics, governments, languages, religions, and currencies of each nation of the world.

Soccer is one of the most universal sports, and the Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills by Clive Gifford is a fantastic one-stop guide to learning and playing the game. Featuring dynamic step-by-step design, practical advice on all aspects of the game from an expert author, and action-packed photography featuring today''s leading pros, this book is a practical and accessible guide that will help young players of all levels improve their skills. Starting with the basics such as the rules and equipment, and moving through passing, heading, goal-keeping and scoring to more advanced topics such as volleys, swerves, and attacking—this book lays out the entire game in accessible, easy-to-follow instruction. Features on the all-time great players, the FIFA World Cup, and unusual versions on the sport enhance the core tutorials. Whether it''s a young child just learning the game, a more experienced player building their skills, or a parent or coach who wants a good kid-friendly reference, this book is perfect for soccer fans everywhere.

From the earliest times people have been driven by a desire to communicate, share experiences and entertain. Begining with simple smoke signals and ending with the latest telepathic implants media charts the fascinating story of how information is passed on.This book tells how the first alphabets led to the birth of the written word and eventually to printed books. In this century television has given us a window on the world and newspapers have kept us up-to-date with today''s events. Now the digital revolution sends our messages across the world in a matter of minutes and the Internet provides instant access to vast amounts of information. All these media transmit information so fast that the world is becoming a global village. Written by Cliff Gifford, science writer and author of many children''s books this is a unique and exciting history of the world''s media.

Examines various aspects of motor racing, including drivers, circuits, cars, different categories of motor sports, and pit stop techniques.

From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children''s encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to know. Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it is the earliest photograph taken or the latest rover on Mars, see the world - and beyond - as you have never seen it before. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you on a fascinating journey from the past to present day - and into the future! Prepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including- space, earth, nature, science, technology, history, culture and society, and entertainment. Developed, written, and checked by experts, Our World in Pictures- An Encyclopedia of Everything is a must-have reference book for every child''s library.

Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. 3-minute active missions throughout will challenge lively young minds to test facts or go further and find out more. The attention-grabbing format is perfect for space. Topics range from the Big Bang theory and ways in which scientists think the universe might end, to what we know about distant planets and galaxies. Mind-boggling ideas about worm holes, dark matter and aliens will test the limits of even the most creative imagination.

"World''s fastest bikes! Spectacular crashes! Amazing jumps!"--P. [1] of cover.

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!

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship!

This innovative series explores the technological and scientific advances which have transformed our lives and which are shaping tomorrow''s world. Full color.

Considers the science that would be involved in establishing a colony on Mars. Looks at space exploration and travel, the geography of Mars, and terraforming. Includes simple experiments. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography!

Buckle your seat belt and get ready for an action-packed race through the world of automobiles! Car Crazy is an exhilarating celebration of the motor vehicle in all its weird and wonderful glory. Prepare to be dazzled by the fastest, the loudest, the most beautiful, the most powerful, the most expensive, and the most outrageous vehicles ever to hit the tarmac. More than just a beautiful book of pictures and facts, Car Crazy also tells the amazing human-interest stories behind the greatest racing drivers and stuntmen. Marvel at the death-defying bravery of Evel Knievel and Ayrton Senna and find out how scientists and designers changed the shape of the car forever in their quest for perfect aerodynamics.

Another "How To" guide, part of the successful series that tells children everything they need to know about the hottest topics in the world today. Recently astronomers located a distant star, with six planets orbiting it, some of which could support life. What if other creatures are living on one of these planets? Just imagine meeting them! How to Meet Aliens is the ideal preparation for such a meeting. Children can find out about UFOsightings and alien abduction cases, the best places to watch for UFOs, how people have created UFO hoaxes, and what scientists are doing to make contact with aliens. Clive Gifford is a successful children''s science writer. In addition to two previous "How to" titles, he has written EyewitnessGuide: Communications, Inside Robots, and How the Future Began. He also writes for Techno Quest magazine.

With 100 carefully chosen words, each explained in just 100 words, this book provides a quick and fun insight into the characters, events and inventions of the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

Filled with over 100 exciting puzzles and quizzes for you to enjoy with friends, family or just by yourself! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles - and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books: Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old

One of a series of titles aimed at Key Stage 3 readers that analyses different features of the natural world. Originally published: 2005.

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!

Topics covered include: technique, training, food and diet, and competition.

First published in the Kingfisher young knowledge series, 2003.

A truly unfortunate quiz book for all fans of the universally popular Lemony Snicket books. Over a thousand quiz questions will test the knowledge of the most ardent (and most miserable) follower of the Baudelaire orphans'' unlucky lives. There are plenty of questions here about Count Olaf''s numerous and cunning disguises and plans; Violet''s wonderful inventions and Sunny''s miraculous escapes. Test your knowledge and relive the pleasures of the weird and unfortunate world of Lemony Snicket. You will find here Excruciatingly Easy quizzes to the Tragically Tough. And unlike the lives of the Baudelaire orphans this book does have a happy ending...as all the answers are at the back!

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship!

Fully revised and updated edition of the hugely popular Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, this is an up-to-the-minute scientific reference source for all the family, with an easy-to-read text, lively illustrations and quality photographs The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia has been completely revised and updated, and brings science within the grasp of every child. The encyclopedia is an essential reference source covering the full range of science topics. Science is a key subject for all children and the need to understand its basic principles has never been greater. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia gives children access to the knowledge of science that they need to build their lives in the modern world. The book, which is arranged thematically with a detailed index, provides more than facts about science and technology - it helps the reader to think for him or herself, develop an enquiring mind, pose challenging questions, and discover how to collect and use evidence and explore new topics. Biology, Chemistry and the Elements, Materials and Technology, Light and Energy, Forces and Movement, Electricity and Electronics, Space and Time, and Conservation and the Environment. The text is arranged so that all information is easily accessible. Critical moments and events in each subject area are highlighted throughout. Combined with illustrated biographies of important scientific figures, these provide a comprehensive reference source. Each subject is written in a lively, vivid way by experts in the particular field, and this will hold a child''s interest and make reading the encyclopedia a pleasure. Packed with scintillating facts, lavish illustrations and quality photographs, The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is a wonderful reference source for both home and school, and the definitive information book which will enthuse any budding scientist.

An invaluable book for anyone studying science, Essential Science is both a concise examination revision guide and an accurate reference book. The key fact, laws and concepts of physics, chemistry and biology are clearly and simply defined, using clear, accurate diagrams and colourful illustrations.

Take control! Kids build the remote themselves and gain hands-on experience with the science of light and energy. Includes everything kids need to build a working remote control (for use with home TV and VCR). Kids build and program this universal remote to discover how light and energy make channel surfing possible.

Find out about how cars run by viewing a cut away of the bodywork.

This handbook is packed with skills and tricks to improve technique on the pitch. It covers all areas of the ''beautiful game'', from the basics of attacking and defending to the complexities of making a perfect corner kick and obeying the offside rule.

Simply describes and illustrates the different kinds of racing cars and the tracks upon which they race, how they are constructed, and the crews and services that support them during racing competitions.

Reviews the principles of chemistry from atomic structure to chemical reactions.

Pete finds himself addicted to a dangerous virtual-reality video game that alters his mind and leads to a terrifying experience.