Most Popular Books by Mick Manning

How often do you wash your hands? When did you last scrub your nails? And did you brush your hair this morning? Children can find out the reasons for doing these things in this exploration of personal hygiene.

Imaginative non-fiction stories for the beginner reader.

The essence of life on Earth before humans began to write about it is revealed in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book. Paddle down the river of time on an amazing prehistoric journey - all you need to bring is your imagination! Witness the fiery beginnings of our Earth, and the explosion of life on our planet. Fly with a pterosaur! Hang out with apes! Ride a mammoth! Help to make an amazing cave painting and witness the first ever writing - a hymn to the Moon Goddess! An exciting, action-packed introduction to prehistory, from first life on Earth to the beginning of recorded history.

Celebrate William Wordsworth''s 250th birthday with this beautiful retelling of his life. Produced to coincide with the 250th birthday of Wordsworth in 2020, this book adapts the lyrical diary of his sister, Dorothy Wordsworth, detailing their life together roaming the beautiful Lake District. Dorothy''s works are now considered essential early examples of a women''s role in literature, underpinnning her position as a female role model, as they confront issues spanning from social justice, the French revolution and nature. Lush Lake District and London landscapes, and carefully researched costumes bring the era to life, while extracts from longer works such as The Prelude tie into the national curriculum.

While sitting round a campfire, some children decide to build a house. Each child comes up with a different idea of what house they might build, and how. This ''Wonderwise'' title introduces the sorts of houses people live in around the world.

Explains the importance of bathing and good hygiene and also shows how other animals groom themselves.

It was windy and wet. A day for staying in with hot drinks and toast. Then the lights went out - a power cut Ages 6+.

A friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the stories of the world''s greatest musicians from Bach to Beyoncé. The Story of Music begins with the early drums and flutes of our ancestors, which date back to the last icea age, through to the modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granström take your on a tour of their personally selected music library, which showcases the work of some of the world''s most famous artists and few a less well-known ones. The musicians featured include Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry; Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Blondie, Grandmaster Flash, Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé as well as Björk and Kraftwerk. The friendly text and illustrations help children to appreciate the music, highlighting interesting biographical details. The book''s large format means the music artwork is reproduced on a wonderfully impactful scale. This really is a book to give and treasure. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granström are well-known for their ground breaking children''s information books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for What''s Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award for Charlie''s War Illustrated.

"A perfect introduction to the real Shakespeare" - Simon Callow The life of William Shakespeare is vividly depicted, from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, childhood and schooldays, through apprenticeship at his father''s glove-making shop, his marriage to Anne Hathaway, and then the move to London - where Will hones his skills as an actor-playwright for The Lord Chamberlain''s Men. When the newly-built Globe Theatre opens in 1599, Will Shakespeare is a key member of the company, and many of Shakespeare''s most famous plays are first performed here. By his death in 1616, William Shakespeare is acknowledged as the master playwright of his age - and ever since as one of the greatest writers of all time. With lively graphic-novel descriptions of many of Shakespeare''s most famous plays, including A Midsummer Night''s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Henry V, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello and The Tempest, and drawing on the latest biographical research, this is the perfect introduction for children to the life and works of William Shakespeare.

Join the adventures of a young boy and his dog as they ride the waves, float on rain-filled clouds, shoot down fast-flowing rivers and splash through sewers until you they get to where all water ends and begins. ''

First published in hardback in 1997, a full colour introduction to the concept of rain in the EARLY WORMS series, featuring images of wet washing, wellington boots, puddles and umbrellas, illustrated by Brita Granstrom. Suitable for the National Curriculum KS 0-1.

Part of the WONDERWISE series, a title which examines the process of recycling, using the example of a bottle left on a beach. Illustrated by Brita Granstrom, suitable for the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1/2.

An introduction to the concept of wind in the EARLY WORMS series, featuring images of leaves swaying and rustling, hats blowing off, and windows rattling, illustrated by Brita Granstrom. Suitable for the National Curriculum KS 0-1.

Previously published in hardback in 1997, one of a range of titles in the EARLY WORMS series which provides an introduction to the weather. Illustrated in colour by Brita Granstrom. Includes parents'' notes.

Introduces the concepts of atmosphere and altitude by taking the reader gradually higher, from people''s height to that of stairs, trees, buildings, mountains, the moon, and stars.