Interest age: from c 9 years

This text brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet, see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. The greatest human achievements are show...

This amazing book welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species, from lions to crocodiles to butterflies, and everything in between. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to amass a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Every creature is shown in beautiful deta...

What is bacteriology? What do bacteriologists do? What's so interesting about bacteria? These are just a few questions that are answered in this book. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a bacteriologist and discover how som...

The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and amazing sporting achievements than ever before.

We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story.

This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these ...