New Releases by Minna Lacey

A big book with fun, fold-out pages about the human body for young children Open up the huge fold-out pages of this vivid, illustrated book to discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, see how your heart pumps blood, find out what''s inside your head and learn what happens to the food you eat. A fun and engaging introduction to a key primary school topic. Its bold, bright design will inspire and delight young children.

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.

Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colorful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.

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.

A box of 50 flashcards to practise telling the time with Poppy and Sam. Contains 50 colourful cards showing the time in words, numbers and on a clear clock face. The reverse of each card illustrates a scene of what is happening on Apple Tree Farm at that time.

Look through the trees, see under leaves and discover what''s lurking behind the bushes! Young nature lovers will enjoy opening the flaps to discover hidden animals and amazing facts. Look out for birds, squirrels, foxes and bears. From majestic redwoods to tiny insects, the interaction of woodland flora and fauna comes to life as you lift the flaps to reveal the answers and dig deeper. Beautifully illustrated, this is a fascinating introduction to how trees and woods 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.

100 spännande och fascinerande fakta med syfte att inspirera och lära barn om kroppen. På varje uppslag i boken finns ett påstående som sedan förklaras med flera korta texter och illustrationer. Exempel på påståenden: Du sover 23 år av ditt liv. Gåshud ska hålla dig varm och skydda dig. Din största muskel är inte din starkaste. Din ändtarmsöppning utvecklades innan någon annan del av din kropp när du var embryo.

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

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.

This book presents information on some of the biggest and most powerful machines ever made--from a bucket wheel excavator to a container ship with stacks of containers of international goods.

100 infos insolites à travers l''histoire.

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.

Children can have fun running their own department store, preparing each room and department with furnishing and goods ready for customers to purchase.

Open out the giant fold-out pages to find out about some of the world's biggest, strongest and tallest machines. Full of the world’s biggest machines found on building sites, farms, airports and dockyards including one of the biggest machines ever, the bucket-wheel excavator used in mining. For the biggest of machines, the book includes two giant foldout pages. This attractive picture book format replaces the original board book format, ISBN 9781409507314.

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.