Most Popular Books by Clive Gifford

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.

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.

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.

This is a guide to the world''s most popular sport, exploring every aspect of the game, from the sublime skills of Pele to a day in the life of a professional footballer. It covers the key rules, together with the tactics, set pieces and skills such as swerving the ball and overhead kicks. As well as offering practical advice, the book also offers an insider''s view of the history of the game, profiles of the great clubs and women''s football

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.

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!

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.

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.

An up-to-the-minute geographical resource, full of facts and figures that will inform and amaze all the family. It maps every corner of the world country by country for easy reference.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

Describes all kinds of racing cars.

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.

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

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!