orn in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, …
Where have pirates sailed? What were pieces of eight? Which pirate roasted his enemies alive? Read and discover the facts in Kingfisher Readers: Pirates. Each book in this series, developed with literacy experts, features clear, appealing text packed with information on favourite non-fiction topics.
Read Helping Animals to learn ways you can make a difference! Find out what it means to volunteer, how little actions can make a big difference, and why animals need your help.
This book teaches readers what volunteering is, why it is important, and how they can volunteer to help family and friends.
This book teaches readers what volunteering is, why it is important, and how they can volunteer to help their community become a better place.
Join us on a tour around the world and visit a variety of exciting countries. Using real case studies this series shows the reader what it is really like to live in these countries. It includes information on family life, schools, transport, landscapes, food, festivals, weather and climate. It features specially commissioned case studies using people from different parts of the country. It cove…
Understand how earthquakes start. Learn how mountains are formed. Find out what damage a meteorite can cause.