Interest age: from c 9 years

You have probably heard many stories of magical creatures of myth. From the deadly dragon to the musical mermaid, the fiery phoenix to the unique unicorn. Could any of these fantastic animals really exist? Well, that is for you to decide!

Ever wondered what terrorised the Scape Ore swamp in 1980s South Carolina? Or who visits the naughty children in Northern Europe to punish them on Christmas Eve? Or how bloated undead feeders got upgraded to a shape-shifting castle-dwelling Count? From well-known and well-feared monsters like Big...

Sharks are huge, torpedo-shaped animals that have prowled the Earth's oceans for over 100 million years. This text takes readers behind-the-scenes into the watery world of sharks and tell their extraordinary tales about their interactions with these creatures. Satisfy the shark-fact feeding frenz...

This title is jam-packed with all kinds of fun facts and madcap stories about the Normans. From Strongbow and the Norman invasion to the broad sweep of medieval life in Ireland, laugh as you learn about how the people lived, worked and played. Accessible, anarchic and crammed to the rafters with ...

Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and everything oceanic! Using 3D illustrations and a level of detail you can't find in other books, this children's ocean encyclopedia is perfect for home learning and study...

'On This Day' is a history book with a difference. Travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year, from January 1st to December 31st. From the first day of China's rule by the Han dynasty on February 28th, 202 BCE, to the in...

This volume brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focuses 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...

Want to find out how Pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum got started on his quest? Relive all his heroic adventures in this book! We'll take you through Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos. Along the way, you'll discover amazing Pokémon, Gym leaders, Rangers, and rivals!

From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most impo...

Find out the fascinating stories of ten real-life sea monsters, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today. Around the world, sailors from ancient times onwards have told stories of colossal deep-sea creatures that capsized ships and terrorised crews. Far...