Science & Technology

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mary Anning, the mother of paleontology and daring fossil hunter. When Mary was little, her family was very poor. She used to...

Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Growing up in an upper-class family, it was expected that Florence would find a husband and...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a...

Journey through the jungle and coral reefs, across the African plains and icy poles, and even to the Galapagos Islands, as you discover all there is to know about the world's best-known and best-loved naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, in this...

Unearth the mysteries of ancient fossils and discover the life and legacy of Mary Anning in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book for curious young readers.Have you ever found something mysterious? Something where you had no idea what it was but...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Lando Norris has become one of the world's youngest ever RACING LEGENDS! Covering his super fast rise to fame and his first Grand Prix...

Discover how your body works in this brightly illustrated peep-through book. Find out what happens to food after you eat it, discover how and why you breathe, and learn how your growing muscles can lift heavy objects.Introduces young readers to the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Albert Einstein, the legendary scientist. Little Albert grew up in Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his...

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of the visionary Iraqi-British architect. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who...

Neil Armstrong is: An astronaut An explorerAn inspirationOne little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon.On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his 'giant leap for mankind'. From his childhood playing...

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when...

Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award-nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped...

Discover amazing stories of the Supervet's most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons!Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and...

*Featured for World Book Day: Black History Month* In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut and the first ever black woman in space...

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Amelia Earhart, the American aviation pioneer. When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Charles Leclerc defied the odds to become one of the world's most exciting RACING LEGENDS! Following him as he rises up the ranks of...

Learn about the incredible story of Katherine Johnson! The trailblazer whose calculations changed the future of space exploration.Little Katherine loved learning and her favourite subject was maths. In class, she worked so hard that she was able to move...

Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore,...

Part of the best-selling '...for Beginners' series that brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focusses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and...

Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements, all of which are listed in the Periodic Table. Lift the flaps in this informative book and discover which elements are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and...

This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors - and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to...

A beginner's guide to coding using Python, one of the most popular computer languages. Step-by-step instructions show how to get started and write a simple program. New commands are introduced with examples and colourful pictures so by the end of the...

From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all...

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world. Although he didn't do very well at school, Charles Darwin was...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose ideas still shape the world. Steve Jobs grew up surrounded by inventors, in sunny Silicon...

From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Lift the flaps to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for you. With over 80 flaps to lift, advice on...

This board book version of Marie Curie - an international bestseller from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to this Nobel Prize-winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was...

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in...

A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Illustrated throughout by Cat Sims.Discover how Oscar Piastri became a racing legend in this fun, illustrated, fact-filled book! Read about his wins,...

*2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List**2024 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year: STEM**2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year**2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection**2023 Book Riot Must-Read...

'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST ...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Cat Sims.Find out how Fernando Alonso became a racing legend! Covering his rise through the ranks,...

An interactive book with over 60 flaps revealing answers to all kinds of questions about science. Children can lift the flaps to discover fascinating facts, such as how bodies grow, why astronauts float and where lightning comes from. Includes links to...

Describes the life and work of Eratosthenes, the Greek geographer and astronomer who accurately measured the circumference of the Earth.Book InformationISBN 9780316515269Author ANONFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Little, Brown and CompanyPublisher...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...