New Releases by Minna Lacey

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

Did you know there''s a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Discover the fascinating goings on at a zoo in this beautiful flap book. Become a zoo keeper for the day, and discover all the things that go on behind the scenes at a zoo. Prepare food for hundreds of animals, clean out their enclosures, take them to the zoo vet for a check up and even watch brand new baby animals being born. With lots of flaps to lift and gorgeous illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to life in a zoo for young readers.

Discover a vivid underwater world of bright coral and fascinating sea creatures. Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus, sponges and sea horses. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and pollution.

Look through the trees, see under leaves and discover what''s lurking behind the bushes in this beautifully illustrated flap-book. Young nature lovers will enjoy opening the flaps to discover hidden animals and amazing facts. Look out for birds, squirrels, foxes and bears and find out how trees and woods help make our planet a better place to live.

Do fish wear pyjamas? What''s the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet''s seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children''s knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions from nature of reality to what beauty is. Using lively examples and thought experiments, this book provides an accessible introduction to a wide range of philosophical questions and invites the reader think about things in ways they may not have done before. Cartoons, comic strips and diagrams offer simple explanations of big ideas. Suitable for adults and children alike - a brilliant resource for anyone looking to learn about philosophy. Explores big questions in philosophy including the nature of morality, do we have free will, whether knowledge is really possible and how we can justify government.

100 spännande och fascinerande fakta med syfte att inspirera och stimulera barn inom naturvetenskaperna. Boken inleds med en lättsam förklaring till vad naturvetenskap är och vilka områden som ingår. Därefter följer 100 fakta som presenteras i form av ett spännande påstående - t.ex. allt liv på jorden kan spåras till en och samma ursprungsorganism; teleskop spanar bakåt i tiden; bilar kan drivas med kokosnötter; två tredjedelar av alla fjärilsarter har inte blivit upptäckta än; universum är allt som finns - som sedan förklaras mer ingående på ett uppslag eller en sida.

100 spännande och fascinerande fakta med syfte att inspirera och lära barn om historia. På varje uppslag i boken finns ett påstående som sedan förklaras med flera korta texter och illustrationer, t.ex: Innan tryckpressen uppfanns tog det två år att tillverka en bok. En kinesisk bonde blev kejsare och grundade en av Kinas största dynastier. Vikingarna åkte mer skidor än de krigade. Det finns fler pyramider i Centralamerika än i Egypten. Under tidigt 1600-tal kunde en tulpanlök kosta mer än en hel herrgård. Mammutar och egyptiska faraoer levde samtidigt.

This engaging picture book for little children is full of ideas for things to see and do outdoors. Charming illustrations cover simple activities from bird watching to beachcombing while clear labels explain basic facts about the weather, wildlife and staying safe outdoors. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Véritable journal de bord des vacances, ce carnet joliment illustré comprend beaucoup d''espace pour écrire ou dessiner, noter des idées ou des observations personnelles. Les jeunes explorateurs y trouveront également des idées d''activités, des citations ainsi que des informations intéressantes et parfois surprenantes. Ils apprendront notamment à faire de la limonade, à identifier les abeilles et à rechercher des trésors sur la plage.

This charmingly illustrated journal is perfect for creative ideas, sketching and doodling or jotting notes about things you see and do during your holidays. With inspiring quotes and ideas for things to do in the holidays, from making lemonade to beachcombing and identifying bees. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

"An inspiring book that explores the wonders of nature, with gorgeous illustrations and ingenious flaps. Look up in the trees, behind the reeds or under the ground to see what''s living there, and discover how plants grow and make seeds. "

This engaging picture book for little children is full of ideas for things to see and do outdoors. Charming illustrations cover simple activities from bird watching to beachcombing while clear labels explain basic facts about the weather, wildlife and staying safe outdoors.

A fun and informative flap book introducing young children to the wonders of science. Science topics from nature to forces and the human body are brought to life with colorful illustrations, flaps to lift, simple facts and fun experiments to try at home. Full of surprises to keep inquiring minds entertained, including flaps beneath flaps, sliding tabs and even a mini booklet crammed with information on the planets. Includes simple practical experiments for children to try themselves.

When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information. Covers a wide range of topics from Ancient counting systems to unsolved mathematical mysteries and the latest in wearable computer technology, including all kinds of things you won''t find in an ordinary text book. With bold illustrations, picture maps and infographics, and clear, comprehensible text, children can pore over the information that they''ll delight in sharing with family and friends. Also includes links to specially selected websites with further information, games and video clips. Part of the popular ''100 Things to Know'' series, ideal gifts for fact-hungry children.

A fantastic big book crammed with the world''s biggest ships that ever sailed the seven seas. Young boat enthusiasts will love learning about all the warships, supertankers, Arctic ice breakers, aircraft carriers, hovercrafts and ocean liners featured in this great big book, with lots of stats and facts. Each themed double page is gorgeously illustrated.

Explore the fascinating world of wildlife and nature in this delightful flap book. Discover the magical world of nature in this book for young children, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are woods, rivers and ponds to explore, and animals to find under the ground, hiding in trees and rustling in the bushes. There''s information on how plants grow, habitats and nature spotting and links to websites to find out more.

A big picture book with giant fold-out pages to satisfy the curiosity of every young adventurer. The Big Picture Book of Outdoors is full of beautiful illustrations of wildlife in different habitats, that will encourage children to explore outdoors and find out more about nature. It includes pictures of trees and leaves, butterflies, wild flowers, the seasons, rivers and ponds, with fascinating facts about the kinds of insects, birds and mammals that you might find on country walks or in towns and cities. Makes a perfect gift which children will pore over for hours.

An essential and easy-to-follow guide to all the major gymnastics events, including trampolining, tumbling and artistic, acrobatic and aerobic gymnastics.

Ce grand livre aux illustrations vivement colorées invite les jeunes enfants à explorer le corps humain. Ils apprécieront les quatre pages dépliantes géantes avec un gros plan sur différentes fonctions. Pour tout savoir sur le cœur, la circulation du sang, le cerveau, les os, etc. Le corps humain fascine les enfants. Ce livre répondra aux nombreuses questions qu'ils se posent à son sujet. Un livre passionnant et très instructif destiné aux jeunes enfants. Dans la même collection : Mon livre des planètes et des étoiles, Mon livre des gros engins, Mon livre des gros animaux marins, Mon livre des gros animaux, Mon livre des gros insectes, Mon livre des gros tracteurs, Mon livre des gros dinosaures.

Si tu t'es déjà demandé pourquoi le pain a des trous, à quoi l'ADN ressemble ou comment faire un arc-en-ciel, ce livre est fait pour toi ! Il renferme de nombreuses expériences scientifiques faciles et amusantes, qui te permettront de découvrir quelque chose de nouveau chaque jour de l'année.