Most Popular Books by Ben Hubbard

Are you thinking about taking on the huge responsibility of owning a cat? This book is a comprehensive guide for children aged 8+ to caring for a new cat or a kitten - including animals taken from a rescue centre such as Battersea Cats & Dogs Home. It covers all aspects such as choosing the right pet for you, making it feel at home, daily care, what to feed him/her and how best to communicate with your cat. The book is illustrated with images from Battersea''s photo library and by the quirky cartoons of Jason Chapman who has been illustrator for the Home for a number of years.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11. Top children''s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. The glossary and index can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Presented with colourful timelines and a mixture of bright illustrations and photography, Flashpoints in History is an accessible introduction into the major events of modern history and the characters involved. Divided into chapters covering Politics, Science, Sports, Celebrity, and War, the book highlights the moments that turned the tide of public opinion, the points of no return, and recognize the exact flashpoint that defined eras, people and events. With bite-sized overviews, easy-to-follow timelines and the historical flashpoints helpfully identified and explored in greater depth, the book focuses on major historical events such as the Russian Revolution, the Wall Street Crash and the moon landings, as well as the characters involved, from JFK to Bob Dylan, Einstein to Usain Bolt. When did Jessie Owens become more than just a sportsman and Winston Churchill more than a politician? How did Beatlemania begin? Could the First World War have been avoided? All of these and many more questions are explained and answered.

Discovering Titanic tells the tale of Titanic''s discovery, the disaster that sank her, and the human stories behind the shipwreck using objects recovered from the site. Over 105 years since Titanic sank, but history''s most famous shipwreck continues to make global headlines. Every year, new objects are found which bring its forgotten stories to light. This book examines each one in detail revealing what it was like on board the ship and the effect Titanic has on modern life. Photographs and Computer Generated Images are accompanied by lively text that brings the story of the Titanic to children in an engaging way.

Discover islands from around the world where animals have taken over and even pushed humans out all together! From Cat island in Japan to Snake island in Brasil, is there any island that you''d like to visit?

Look inside natural disasters and discover how they work! Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people''s ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all about hurricanes and tornadoes. Find out how they form, where they are mostly to happen and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies. Explore how natural disasters work by cracking them open and looking at them from the inside. How do they happen? How are they destructive? What happens on the inside of each phenomena? And where in the world are the danger zones? This series explore each of these questions in detail. This series uses detailed artwork, cutaways and images from real-life to give a rounded view of each event. PErfect for readers aged 9 and up.

With this remarkable kit, young history buffs cross the drawbridge and go behind the stone walls of a medieval castle. The clever outer case opens to reveal a realistic 3-D castle where children serve as a page, train to be a squire, and recreate scenes right out of history -- a bloody siege, a magnificent banquet, a thrilling jousting tournament, and even a prisoner''s trial. This fun and educational kit comes with everything needed to build models and stage scenes, including instructions, two collectible figures, over 50 press-out models, and an illustrated 24-page book with a captivating historical narrative.

Dance around and make friends with these pretty princesses. They may wear sparkly tiaras and glitzy gowns, but they have fun just like

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive surprises: this is a must-buy book for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events and the secrets of the sea. Did you know there are over three million shipwrecks lying beneath the world''s seabeds? Unearth 12 legendary stories buried with each wreck and learn about the ship''s original mission; the period it sailed in; the day it all went wrong; and the moment the ship was discovered at the bottom of the ocean. From the Mary Rose; the Queen Anne''s Revenge; the HMS Terror;to the most famous of all, RMS Titanic- children will delight in unfolding the book''s interactive pages that bring these historical stories to life. Inside Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks: - Over 12 dramatic retellings of shipwrecks throughout history and across the world - Stunning original artwork, maps, illustrations and photographyaccompany each story - Insightful details, unique facts and observations examine the ship''s purpose, the period it was built, its original appearance, the day it sank and the moment it was found - Lift-the-flaps, open the gatefolds and other novelty elementskeep readers engaged and reveal extra imagery and information - Covers: ThePunic Ship (Mediterranean Sea, Italy); Roskilde 6 (Denmark);Mary Rose (English Channel, England); Vasa (Stockholm Harbour, Sweden); San José (Cartagena, Colombia);Queen Anne''s Revenge (North Carolina, USA); HMS Erebus & HMS Terror (Canada); SS Yongala (Pacific Ocean, Queensland, Australia); RMS Titanic (North Atlantic); Endurance (Weddell Sea, Antarctica); USS Indianapolis(Philippine Sea) Lost at Sea! Shipwrecksis the ultimate gift for children - and grown ups - who are mesmerised by the ocean and the mysteries that lie beneath it. Written by Ben Hubbard and illustrated by Eoin Coveney, readers can dive into the riveting retellings of each shipwreck story and learn all there is to know about some of the world''s most infamous vessels taken by the waves. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world''s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Meet the super hunters of the sea in this photographic non-fiction book filled with facts about sharks. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. The focus sounds in this book are: /igh/ i, i-e /ai/ ay, ey, a-e /oa/ o, ow, o-e /oo/ ue, ew, u-e /ee/ ea /ow/ ou /oo/ oul /or/ aw, augh, al /er/ or, ear /e/ a /u/ o, our, o-e Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. This Graphic Texts pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 4 reading books, 1 each of: Antarctic Ambush, The Call of the Wild, The Raven and other poems, Great Engineers.

Pages and pages of activity fun for the holidays, including coloring, drawing, spotting, and counting. Festive fun for ages 4 and up. Comes with Christmas tree eraser and four mini eraser baubles!

From the war-time success of deciphering the German Enigma machine right up to modern-day computer hackers, the exciting history of code-breaking is explored.

From the Terracotta Army and the Lascaux cave paintings to Banksy''s "Sweeping it Under the Carpet" and Ai Weiwei''s "Sunflowers", some artworks throughout the centuries have had a profound effect on world history. This book takes a closer look at 10 of those pieces and considers their influence and how they have changed the world

Ava has inherited some money, and she can''t wait to spend it! She wants a pair of cool new sneakers, but does she really need them? And where is the best place to buy them?

Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a series of engaging and imaginative non-fiction books which encourage reading for pleasure and are also phonically decodable.This pack of 36 contains six copies of Animal Tricks, Fantastic Plants and Animals, My Dinosaur, Zoom In!, Tree Town and The Missing Bone.

Can you imagine a time when the punishment for stealing was death by hanging? Or when a person had to plunge their arm into boiling water to prove their innocence? It is hard to believe, but these are all punishments for crimes committed in Britain during the last 1,000 years. Some crimes have changed and others remain the same. However, how we punish crime has changed a lot, thankfully! This title tells the gruesome story of British crime and punishment over the centuries, from 1066 to the present.

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These books have been specially developed to enhance children''s vocabulary and support comprehension. Did you know that scientists are finding new types of animal all the time? Meet some of the creatures that have stayed secret for centuries ...

Are you thinking about taking on the huge responsibility of owning a cat? This book is a comprehensive guide for children aged 8+ to caring for a new cat or a kitten - including animals taken from a rescue centre such as Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. It covers all aspects such as choosing the right pet for you, making it feel at home, daily care, what to feed him/her and how best to communicate with your cat. The book is endorsed by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - the most famous animal refuge charity in the country - and illustrated with images from Battersea''s photo library and by the quirky cartoons of Jason Chapman who has been illustrator for the Home for a number of years.

This book looks at all things toothy! Learn all about the different types of teeth in humans, what their functions are, and how and why we have two sets of teeth. Discover the role that dentists and oral hygienists play in looking after your teeth, find out about braces and what they do, which foods are best and worst for your teeth and much more. Our handy guide to brushing your teeth effectively will help you get your teeth squeaky clean! In fact, this book is so interesting it''s sure to be snapped up!

A 2008 study found that sustained intense interests, particularly in a conceptual domain like dinosaurs, can help children develop increased knowledge and persistence, a better attention span, and deeper information-processing skills.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth''s oceans in easy-to-read e-guide.Nearly 97 percent of our planet''s water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible ebook on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world.Within the pages of this ebook you''ll discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home. Find out about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water. Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans. The catalog format of this mini-encyclopedia features an amazing photograph of every animal or natural feature, and breaks down even the most complex topics into simple, bite-size chunks of information, supported by helpful stats.Whether you are a reluctant young reader who wants to digest key points about the oceans or a budding Jacques Costeau-like ocean explorer excited to learn all about them, the style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children.