Best Selling Books by Minna Lacey

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.

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.

An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred interesting facts to learn about world history.

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.

When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information. Covers a wide range of topics from Ancient counting systems to unsolved mathematical mysteries and the latest in wearable computer technology, including all kinds of things you won''t find in an ordinary text book. With bold illustrations, picture maps and infographics, and clear, comprehensible text, children can pore over the information that they''ll delight in sharing with family and friends. Also includes links to specially selected websites with further information, games and video clips. Part of the popular ''100 Things to Know'' series, ideal gifts for fact-hungry children.

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.

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.

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.

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

This inspiring book is bursting with fun, festive ideas for things to make and do in the weeks before Christmas.

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. Full of surprises and beautifully designed flaps to keep enquiring minds entertained. Over 50 flaps of different sizes and shapes to open and one big gatefold. Young readers can discover amazing facts about birds, insects, mammals and reptiles, how they hunt, fight and build homes, where they live and how they care for their young.

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.

Open the giant fold-out pages to discover some of the longest and heaviest ships ever built-from powerful battleships and arctic icebreakers to huge supertankers and container ships.

A fantastic big book crammed with the world''s biggest ships that ever sailed the seven seas. Young boat enthusiasts will love learning about all the warships, supertankers, Arctic ice breakers, aircraft carriers, hovercrafts and ocean liners featured in this great big book, with lots of stats and facts. Each themed double page is gorgeously illustrated.

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.

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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.

Tells of Christopher Columbus in 1492 when he set sail across the Atlantic looking for a quicker route to the Indies, and the New World he found.

"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. "

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.

Si tu t''es déjà demandé pourquoi le pain a des trous, à quoi l''ADN ressemble ou comment faire un arc-en-ciel, ce livre est fait pour toi ! Il renferme de nombreuses expériences scientifiques faciles et amusantes, qui te permettront de découvrir quelque chose de nouveau chaque jour de l''année.

Cinquante activités manuelles sur le thème des fées, originales et simples à réaliser, qui enchanteront les enfants : des diadèmes, des lanternes en papier, des ailes de fées... Sur chaque page une activité différente est proposée, avec des explications claires et faciles à suivre grâce à l''illustration du projet terminé ainsi que des différentes étapes. Format pratique avec une reliure à spirale.