New Releases by Minna Lacey

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 colourful illustrations, flaps to lift, simple facts and fun experiments to try at home. Full of surprises to keep enquiring 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.

A guide to everything that biology is about, from things we know, to things we don''t know yet. This book explores the fascinating world of biology - the study of all life, from tiny bacteria to plants, animals and entire ecosystems. Discover how living things behave and interact, and the amazing ways they adapt to the world around them. Find out how life on Earth began, how it has changed, and what living things might look like in millennia to come. Take a closer look at cells - the building blocks of life itself - and the vital role they play. Through a mix of diagrams, infographics, comic strips and clear, engaging text, this book shows readers what the study of biology is about, how much it covers, and why YOU might want to study it further yourself. It investigates some of the big issues that biologists are grappling with today, from preventing the spread of ever-evolving diseases to saving animals and plants from extinction.

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.

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.

An introduction to geography, which is all about how the world affects people, and how people affect the world. The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It''s battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This book helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for the better. Geography is a HUGE subject area that deals with so much more than map-making, rocks, and town planning. This book unpicks how an awareness of geography helps people think about how important the world around us is, from the landscape we live on to the relationships between entire countries.Part of the award-winning ''for Beginners'' series, which explains big subjects to kids in late primary and early secondary education. Each book outlines what those subjects are about, which big questions experts are grappling with, and what jobs people who study them might go on to do.

Fysik for begyndere lykkes med at åbne og afklare den til tider ubegribelige verden om de fysiske love. Bogen er ikke bange for at tage fat på de helt svære ting som sorte huller, kvantemekanik og Einsteins relativitetsteori. Men den gør det på en lettilgængelig og illustrativ måde, der er med til at pirre læserens interesse. Målgruppen spænder bredt fra store børn til voksne, der søger en sjov og overskuelig genvej til at forstå fysikkens forunderlig verden.

This delightful book, created with help from the curators of the world famous ZSL London Zoo, takes readers on a tour behind the scenes. Learn how animals travel around the world from one zoo to another, how zoo keepers create environments that best suit their animals, and find out how the works of zoos is one of the key ways we are able to stop endangered animals from becoming extinct.

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.

"Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focuses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries remain for budding physicists to uncover. It doesn''t shy away from the hard stuff, tackling Black Holes, quantum mechanics, and even Einstein''s theory of relativity"--

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.

Part of the best-selling ''...for Beginners'' series that brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focusses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries remain for budding physicists to uncover. It doesn''t shy away from the hard stuff, tackling Black Holes, quantum mechanics and even Einstein''s theory of relativity.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.

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.