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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? -
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? -
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. -
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.
