Physical world Books

The bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees partners with his daughter to introduce kids aged 3-7 to the countless ways animals cool down and the importance of forests in hot weather.It's a hot day-VERY hot! Piet the squirrel needs to find a good...

A collection of amazing facts celebrating the extraordinary world of bugs. You'll never guess where a katydid's ears are, why peacock spiders need to be good dancers or how water skaters walk on water, and did you know that bagworm moth caterpillars...

A magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting at Minibeast Academy...

A collection of amazing facts exploring the wonders of weather. Ever wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts...

Come pond dipping in this interactive flap book. Lift the lily pads and peep under the water to discover what's in a pond. From tadpoles hatching and turning into frogs, to diving beetles and even dragonfly larvae transforming into adults, this book has...

The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist – the greatest villain...

A big, colourful book packed with word, number, picture and logic puzzles. Children can have fun whatever the weather with this irresistible activity book. It contains 30 lively pages of puzzles, things to spot and doodle, and there are more puzzles to...

Introduces young readers to this fascinating subject. Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.

An exciting look at two of nature's most thrilling and dangerous forces. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in an earthquake, or close to a volcano when it erupts? With lots of flaps to lift, this book takes you on a tour of shaking cities...

The must-have atlas for children aged 7-11 Collins Primary Atlas is a great introduction to mapping of the UK, Europe and all major regions of the world. It supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum and is suitable for children aged 7-11 years. This new,...

WINNER of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2022.WINNER of the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2023. “A terrific find for social studies teachers seeking to promote inquiry and active citizenship.” Picked by School Library Journal for the Best...

Beautifully illustrated wall map for inquisitive kids Colourful Illustrated Map of the World This bestselling, highly illustrated pictorial map is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world. The mapping is...

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Includes...

A collection of four fabulous planet-protecting, child-empowering stories There's nothing like a visit from a polar bear family, a swirl of bees, an orangutan or a pod of dolphins to inspire action! Follow the adventures of some sparky kids as they...

A handy little spotter's guide to wildlife found in gardens, with stickers. Garden spaces can be havens for wildlife, and this beautifully illustrated book will help children explore nature on their own doorsteps. They can have fun spotting 60 different...

The must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyondBring geography, history and the environment together with this thematic world atlas suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. Fully up-to-date and endorsed by the Geographical and Historical...

A charming nature-themed activity book where young children can learn how to peel off and stick stickers all by themselves. Kids love sticker books but sometimes peeling off and sticking the stickers can be a challenge. This book has easy-to-peel...

A thought-provoking way of looking at world history and our place within it. If you enjoyed If the World Were 100 People (WINNER of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of The ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2023), you’ll love If...

A beautifully illustrated book for children aged 6+ that explores the incredible myths behind the biggest questions about our planet . . . and the sensational science we know today. Do you ever look all around you, at our amazing planet Earth, and...

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways...

An interactive nature book for little children, showing the water cycle through the journey of a raindrop. One little raindrop falls from the sky... Follow its incredible journey until it finally reaches the sea, where it evaporates to become part of a...

A flap book with a positive vision for a future world powered by sustainable, renewable energy. We need energy, and lots of it - but some of the ways we generate energy put life on Earth in danger. We already have some planet-friendly alternatives, but...