Most Popular Books by Minna Lacey

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 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.

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to children and adults with enquiring minds. Chapters in this book include: - What is philosophy? - A world of philosophy? - Doing philosophy - How to argue - Thought experiments - Why do philosophy? Knowledge How do we know anything about the world around us - can we be sure that we know anything at all? The mind Is your mind somehow different from your body, and are you even in control of it? Beauty and art What is beauty, and what is art? And why is it so hard to answer these questions? God If there is a God, is it possible to prove that he or she exists? Politics Are there any rules that everyone can agree on that would make a society a fair and happy place for everyone to live in? How to be good If you''re not sure of the right thing to do, can the tools of philosophy help you find an answer? Time and Identity Everything changes with time - but how much can something change and still count as the same thing? What is time, anyway? Logic and language What are the rules of philosophy, and how can you follow them if people don''t agree on what words themselves actually mean? The meaning of life Is philosophy merely a way asking questions about the world - or can it also be a way of life itself? Can it answer the ultimate question: what is the meaning of life? What next? Multiple mysteries Famous Philosophers

An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred quirky and surprising facts about the seas and oceans. 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. Part of the popular ''100 Things to Know'' series, ideal gifts for fact-hungry children. Each page features a new fact supported by clear, comprehensible explanations and bold illustrations, maps and infographics. Perfect to dip in and out of, alone or with friends and family.

Open the huge fold-out pages to discover all kinds of magnificent sea creatures, from the leatherback sea turtle and colossal squid to the great white shark and the biggest animal on Earth - the mighty blue whale. Each page is full of facts and stunning illustrations to pore over, showing the biggest, smallest, longest, fastest and most ferocious creatures in the ocean. A book to delight and inspire young children.

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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.

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 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.

A fascinating book about maths and its role in our lives. Discover what numbers are, how they help describe the world around us, and find out how brilliant mathematicians have changed the world. This book covers a wide range of maths topics, including algebra, geometry, charts and statistics, and feature humorous illustrations that bring the history of mathematics to life. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "An excellent resource to help parents help children with tricky maths topics." - Parents in Touch Chapters in this book include: - What''s maths all about? - How have mathematicians changed the world? - Everyday maths What are numbers? - Simple symbols - Doing arithmetic - Breaking down numbers - Bits of numbers - All about % - Super powers - All kinds of numbers Exploring the unknown - The missing number - Writing algebra - Simple substitution - Equations - Two unknowns - Drawing equations - Finding the answer with a graph - Seeing patterns Shape, space and measurement - Shape up - Measuring shapes - Going in circles - Tricks with triangles - Representing shapes - Playing with shapes - Measuring the Earth Facts and figures - Statistics and data - Difficulties with data - Charting data - What is normal? Take a chance - Is it likely - Probability trees - The problem of points - Surveys and estimates More about maths - Maths through the ages - Maths at work - Maths in music - Answers

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colorful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth''s magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.

Gladiators were brutal fighters who risked their lives in one of the deadliest sports of all time. They performed to huge crowds in stadiums across the Roman Empire. Find out how these savage spectacles first began, who took part in them and how men were trained to become fighting machines.

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.

Introduces young readers to the history of the Olympics, describing how the games were created and profiling the greatest athletes who have competed. Suggested level: primary.

From the great white shark to the mighty blue whale, children will love discovering the biggest creatures under the sea (and some of the littlest too).

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

"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. "