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A Grown-Up Guide to Planet Earth is a tour of our world from the inside, out. Geologist Professor Chris Jackson plunges into the molten world beneath our feet, to reveal what drives the explosive power of volcanoes and destructive energy of earthquakes.

Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?! In this third hilarious book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker you'll learn about all of these and more.

The brand-new, hilarious book from best-selling, record-breaking author Adam Kay. The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off, but there was one tiny little problem back then...doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked. It's time to find out why Ancient Egyptians thought the brain was just a useless load of old stuffing that might as well be chucked in the bin, why teachers forced their pupils to smoke cigarettes, why hairdressers would cut off their customers' legs and why people used to get paid for farting.

Explore each organ of the body in this immersive audiobook edition of Kay's Anatomy, read by Adam Kay with a full cast of voices, including Mark Gatiss, Sandi Toksvig, Andy Nyman and Lolly Adefope. Do you ever think about your body and how it all works? Like really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well...pretty weird. Yours is weird; mine is weird; your maths teacher's is even weirder. This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there and answer the really important questions.

When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life. In this fun & exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac & how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, & more! This book is also going to teach you all about the wonderful things floating around above your head & how to find planets & stars from your bedroom window.

Unlock your coding superpowers with "Python Programming for Kids: A Fun and Easy Guide to Learning Coding, Building Games, and Creating Projects"! Designed especially for young minds, this book transforms complex concepts into exciting adventures. Whether you're diving into Python for beginners 2024, looking for a Python quick start guide, or need a Python programming cheat sheet, this book has you covered.

The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.

Have you ever craved a book that combines quirky facts with awe-inspiring insights? Looking for a fun way to share intriguing stories with family and friends? "Fun Facts Book: Wacky Inventions and Surprising Discoveries" is your gateway to a world of unexpected breakthroughs designed to captivate explorers of all ages without being too simplistic or complex.

Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. These fact-filled journeys travel through time and space teaching children all about five fascinating topics: Dinosaur Times, The Animal Kingdom, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles and Deep Sea Dive.

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an apprenticeship: he's finally read to qualify as a magician. But he soon discovers that the existing apprentices are under attack at the town's Scrumdiddlyumptious Cafe, which is far more deadly than it is delightful. Seth's got his hands full, as usual. Can he pass his exams, discover who's murdering the apprentices and stop them before they strike again?

101 Amazing Dinosaur Fun Facts and Trivia for Smart Kids is an imaginative, fun, and fantastic journey into scores of little-known facts and delightful dinosaur trivia. No matter your age, you’ll listen, learn, laugh, and love this one-of-a-kind audiobook. Artfully combining the latest scientifically documented dinosaur discoveries with innocent humor, this audiobook makes serious research readily understandable to kids of all ages.

Unlock the world of mind-blowing facts and embark on a journey of discovery in this book packed with wonders about science, animals, space, inventions, and more! Do you find it hard to spark curiosity in young minds without turning to screens?

Did you know that trees take care of each other and that the whole forest is connected? DK's audiobook The Magic & Mystery of Trees takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are. Discover how they communicate and warn each other of predators, how they nurture their networks, record the past and anticipate the future to ensure their survival.

You are made of stardust. It is incredible, but true! Everything you can see, touch, and smell is made of stardust, too - mind-bogglingly tiny things called "atoms" that stick together in millions of different ways like a big Lego set. Science is all about understanding what these atoms do when they stick together. How can they move? What can they make? How did bits of stardust end up making a person?

Unleash your child's curiosity and make science way more exciting using S.T.E.M. stories can be more beneficial than any video game – even if they've never shown interest before! S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Children need to learn S.T.E.M. because these subjects help them understand the world around them. S.T.E.M. teaches kids to solve problems, think critically, and be creative.

Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should - to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more. Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station. Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have.

Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. These fact-filled journeys travel through time and space teaching children all about five fascinating topics: Dinosaur Times, The Animal Kingdom, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles and Deep Sea Dive.

One treat a day! A 23-volume series of 365 treats: stories, facts, questions and answers, and science experiments for young listeners.

In this adventure Cassandra and Missy are off to explore the biggest forest of them all - the Amazon rainforest. Setting course for South America they encounter some of the planet's most incredible wildlife and discover the reasons why the Amazon is one of the most important natural places in our world. These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who).