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Imagine your favourite meal ... Whether it’s something sweet, savoury or spicy, the food on your plate has travelled a long way to get there! Let’s take a journey with our favourite foods to see how they get from the fields to your plate. -
Can you find magnets in the ground? Does anything grow in a magnetic field? And how do you make a magnet at home? Find out the answers, discover how magnets are made and get pulled in to the fascinating world of magnets! -
Most of our planet is covered in water, but we can only drink a tiny bit of it. So why can’t we drink seawater? And does that mean we have to make our own water or can we find it somewhere else? -
Humans have built roads and buildings where wild animals live. This can be dangerous for animals and us too! Discover what has been done to help crabs, monkeys, bears, turtles and even elephants travel safely. -
Deserts are very dry places. Some are very hot. But did you know they can also be freezing cold and covered in ice? Find out about these amazing places, why they can be dangerous and what lives there. -
Everyone has to follow rules. But why do we have rules? Who makes them? And what’s the difference between a rule and a law? Find the answer to these questions and discover some of the weirder laws from around the world. -
How did we invent clothes? How do we have clothes of so many colours? And where in the world are clothes made? Find out about the amazing story of your clothes and where they come from. -
There are a lot of animals in the world. But is a duck like a crocodile because they both lay eggs? Bats and bees can fly, so are they the same? Let’s sort them out! -
Have you ever spotted a seed with legs? Of course not! But they still must travel away from their parent plant. Discover the clever ways that seeds glide, ride, float and even explode to travel far and wide. -
The first drum was invented thousands of years ago. They have been part of our culture ever since to express how we feel and make music. But did you know they are also used in the military and can send messages? -
You can make sculptures out of almost anything. There are the Ancient Greek statues made of marble and bronze, the Chinese emperor’s army of terracotta soldiers, and even sculptures made out of chocolate! -
Long ago, people created stories to understand the world. These stories had heroes, monsters and strange places, like a man who is half spider, a woman with snakes for hair and a lost city made of gold. Which myths do you know? -
There are lots of ways to send messages. They could be things we want to keep secret, to places very far away or even to communicate with robots! Read this book to crack the code. -
Have you ever noticed how salty the sea is? It has enough salt to cover the whole Earth! Dive into more fascinating facts about the ocean. -
We know that we should eat well, keep fit and care for our emotions. But why is that so important? And what else can we do to keep healthy and happy? -
There are 7,000 spoken languages today, so how do we communicate internationally? Do you know how to talk without saying a word? And where did the first words come from anyway? -
Our teeth help us to eat, smile and even talk. Read this book to find out how they work, what had the sharpest teeth and why some people put teeth under their pillow at night! -
Your brain looks like a pinkish-grey walnut, but it is really a supercomputer! Find out how it works to control your body and make you into who you are. -
When a species becomes endangered, there’s a chance that it might disappear forever. Every year that goes by, there are more and more animals at risk. How do animals become endangered and what can we do to help? -
Imagine being happy if you were covered in slime! And imagine if your slime meant you were able to escape from animals who wanted to eat you. Isn’t it fantastic that the amazing world of worms is just under your feet? -
What is the best thing about being a zookeeper? It might be working with your favourite animals. But how would you feel about cleaning up the animal poo?! Let’s find out more about this special job. -
Being a firefighter is a very important job. Let’s find out about the brave and strong people who help us (and our animals!) when there is an emergency. -
The world is full of buildings that stretch right up into the sky. But do you know where the tallest building in the world is? And can we build one that is even taller? -
It is very important to make sure children have a place to go to school. But did you know that some schools are in caves, on boats, and up trees? Find out more about these amazing and unusual schools all over the world. -
Mum and Grandmother want to buy Mia something really special for her birthday. But what is the best way of buying a gift? Should they go to a shop or buy something online? What do you think? -
Amphibians are some of the most important animals in the world! But what makes them so special? Find out how these cold-blooded animals can help humans, can make poison and can grow new body parts. -
What is a whiteout? How are thunderstorms made? And what happens in a dust storm? Find out how to prepare yourself for the world’s wildest weather. -
Which tree in the forest can grow as tall as seven giraffes standing on top of each other? I’ll give you a clue… It’s got something to do with acorns. And this book will tell you all about them. -
Have you heard of the saying, ‘feeling blue’? Did you know that certain colours can make us feel a certain way? Come and take a look at the magical ways colour is used in our world. -
We can make music with instruments, our voices or with our bodies! But did you know you can make music with water?! Read on to find out about the magical world of music. -
Some very famous artists have made portraits of other people and even themselves. But what about if you take a selfie? And what about portraits of your pet? There might be more to portraits than you think! -
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. There are none left today so how do we know about them? From teeth and bones to leaves and shells, there are lots of clues all around us. These clues tell us about what the dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. -
Discover the fascinating world of castles! From towering fortresses to hidden dungeons – learn how kings, queens, and servants lived in these big and strong buildings. -
Phone calls, emails and letters are all ways we communicate. But we can also use emojis to show how we feel to someone else! Turn back time and find out what people did before emojis even existed. -
Can you guess the animals that live in the different layers of the rainforest? From the tallest trees high in the sky, to the dark forest floor below, find out which animals call the rainforest their home. -
Which animals live on the coldest continent on Earth? Where does the sun never set in summer? And where is it more icy than the inside of your freezer? Let’s go to the land of ice and snow! -
All around the world we celebrate special days with light! Read this book to find out how lamps, lights and lanterns are used by people everywhere to celebrate festivals. -
What does it feel like when you are happy? What does it feel like when you are sad? Can you feel two emotions at the same time? This book is all about our amazing feelings!
