Best Selling Books by Clive Gifford

A one-stop guide to surviving in the wild, whether you''re lost at sea, stuck up a mountain, or stranded in the rain forest. Find out the key rules to survival, such as how to find shelter and signal for help, and discover the animals you might encounter while you''re there!

Would you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!

This guide to the fictional world of the movie--starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, set for release by New Line Cinema on December 7--focuses on the richness of the people, creatures, daemons, and inventions that populate its startling landscape. Includes a press-out golden compass and sticker sheet. Consumable.

Would you rather wipe Henry VIII’s bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match? Only you can decide!

Perfect for inquisitive cosmic kids aged 8-12, this succinct, entertaining look at what really happens in space takes a rapid-fire approach, offering 30 key topics, each one explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, cartoon-style artwork. 3-minute active missions throughout will challenge lively young minds to test facts or go further and find out more. The attention-grabbing format is perfect for space. Topics range from the Big Bang theory and ways in which scientists think the universe might end, to what we know about distant planets and galaxies. Mind-boggling ideas about worm holes, dark matter and aliens will test the limits of even the most creative imagination.

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes – fully illustrated throughout!

Would you rather go the theatre in ancient Greece or go to a festival? Would you rather face a cyclops or sirens? Only you can decide!

First published in the Kingfisher young knowledge series, 2003.

Math + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Math. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world) and rushes us past Hindu numerals and the invention of zero, via Pythagoras, Pascal and probability, right up to the present day, with big data and the maths that rules our digital lives. Geometri-cool! You will discover: How to count on your fingers (there are more ways than you might think!) Why we have 60 seconds in a minute (hint: it’s to do with the ancient Babylonians) How to count like an Egyptian (using hieroglyphs) Why it’s hip to be square using square numbers A Pythagorean party trick The naked truth of Archimedes’ bath time mathematics How to do matha-magic with magic squares …and much more. In chronological order from pre-history to present day, this is the story of maths itself. It’s 43,000 years of human mathematical endeavor squeezed into one book for your reading pleasure. Illustrated with funny cartoons and packed with fascinating facts, you’ll be laughing and learning how to be a better mathematician.

A truly unfortunate quiz book for all fans of the universally popular Lemony Snicket books. Over a thousand quiz questions will test the knowledge of the most ardent (and most miserable) follower of the Baudelaire orphans'' unlucky lives. There are plenty of questions here about Count Olaf''s numerous and cunning disguises and plans; Violet''s wonderful inventions and Sunny''s miraculous escapes. Test your knowledge and relive the pleasures of the weird and unfortunate world of Lemony Snicket. You will find here Excruciatingly Easy quizzes to the Tragically Tough. And unlike the lives of the Baudelaire orphans this book does have a happy ending...as all the answers are at the back!

How do you sum up the ancient world in just 100 words? This book takes on the challenge! With 100 carefully chosen words, each explained in just 100 words, this book provides a quick and fun insight into the characters, events and inventions of the ancient world. With entries on the Egyptians, the Phoenicians, the Minoans, the Greeks,and the Romans, this book is an easy way to gain a rounded knowledge of the subject area, while also sparking discussion and provoking thought from readers, young and old. What were pyramids used for? How did the Romans fight battles? Which Greek inventions are still used today? Each word is brought to life with engaging illustrations and absorbing text, sure to inspire the imagination of budding historians.

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can''t get enough of their favorite topic. In The Small and Mighty Book of Rainforests, readers will explore the colorful birds, dangerous animals, and vibrant plants found within the depths of the world''s rainforests. This pocket-sized book contains tons of easy-to-read information about rainforests alongside stunning illustrations, and is an ideal starting point to introduce children to the importance of conservation.

From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children''s encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to know. Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it is the earliest photograph taken or the latest rover on Mars, see the world - and beyond - as you have never seen it before. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia takes you on a fascinating journey from the past to present day - and into the future! Prepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including- space, earth, nature, science, technology, history, culture and society, and entertainment. Developed, written, and checked by experts, Our World in Pictures- An Encyclopedia of Everything is a must-have reference book for every child''s library.

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!

"World''s fastest bikes! Spectacular crashes! Amazing jumps!"--P. [1] of cover.

-- Amazingly detailed cutaway illustrations and photographs with clear text to explain the principles behind how planes and cars work

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship!

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship!

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography!

Topics covered include: technique, training, food and diet, and competition.

Considers the science that would be involved in establishing a colony on Mars. Looks at space exploration and travel, the geography of Mars, and terraforming. Includes simple experiments. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Fully revised and updated edition of the hugely popular Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, this is an up-to-the-minute scientific reference source for all the family, with an easy-to-read text, lively illustrations and quality photographs The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia has been completely revised and updated, and brings science within the grasp of every child. The encyclopedia is an essential reference source covering the full range of science topics. Science is a key subject for all children and the need to understand its basic principles has never been greater. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia gives children access to the knowledge of science that they need to build their lives in the modern world. The book, which is arranged thematically with a detailed index, provides more than facts about science and technology - it helps the reader to think for him or herself, develop an enquiring mind, pose challenging questions, and discover how to collect and use evidence and explore new topics. Biology, Chemistry and the Elements, Materials and Technology, Light and Energy, Forces and Movement, Electricity and Electronics, Space and Time, and Conservation and the Environment. The text is arranged so that all information is easily accessible. Critical moments and events in each subject area are highlighted throughout. Combined with illustrated biographies of important scientific figures, these provide a comprehensive reference source. Each subject is written in a lively, vivid way by experts in the particular field, and this will hold a child''s interest and make reading the encyclopedia a pleasure. Packed with scintillating facts, lavish illustrations and quality photographs, The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is a wonderful reference source for both home and school, and the definitive information book which will enthuse any budding scientist.

One of a series of titles aimed at Key Stage 3 readers that analyses different features of the natural world. Originally published: 2005.

Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? Are sports the same as games? What does a midfielder do in soccer? What are bogeys, eagles, and birdies in golf? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized sports book for children. With all major team and individual sports organized into clear categories, you can navigate easily to your favourite sport and others like it. Vibrant, clear illustrations and photographs accompany bite-sized chunks of information on gameplay, rules of scoring, court and field sizes, and even equipment for different types of sport and sporting events. Find out more with stats on record breakers and top competitors in every sport. Go deeper with the reference pages on exciting achievements as well as the many sports associations and competitions on the planet.

Filled with over 100 exciting puzzles and quizzes for you to enjoy with friends, family or just by yourself! Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles - and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books: Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year Old Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old

Another "How To" guide, part of the successful series that tells children everything they need to know about the hottest topics in the world today. Recently astronomers located a distant star, with six planets orbiting it, some of which could support life. What if other creatures are living on one of these planets? Just imagine meeting them! How to Meet Aliens is the ideal preparation for such a meeting. Children can find out about UFOsightings and alien abduction cases, the best places to watch for UFOs, how people have created UFO hoaxes, and what scientists are doing to make contact with aliens. Clive Gifford is a successful children''s science writer. In addition to two previous "How to" titles, he has written EyewitnessGuide: Communications, Inside Robots, and How the Future Began. He also writes for Techno Quest magazine.

Find out about how cars run by viewing a cut away of the bodywork.

Take control! Kids build the remote themselves and gain hands-on experience with the science of light and energy. Includes everything kids need to build a working remote control (for use with home TV and VCR). Kids build and program this universal remote to discover how light and energy make channel surfing possible.

This handbook is packed with skills and tricks to improve technique on the pitch. It covers all areas of the ''beautiful game'', from the basics of attacking and defending to the complexities of making a perfect corner kick and obeying the offside rule.

Reviews the principles of chemistry from atomic structure to chemical reactions.

Simply describes and illustrates the different kinds of racing cars and the tracks upon which they race, how they are constructed, and the crews and services that support them during racing competitions.

Pete finds himself addicted to a dangerous virtual-reality video game that alters his mind and leads to a terrifying experience.