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From the author of the multi million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race for younger readers Something really strange happened 10 000 years ago and it changed everything Why did millions of people agree to obey a few leaders Where did kings and kingdoms come from The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you ll ever hear And it s a true story Have you ever wondered how we got here From gathering berries and hunting mammoths to shopping at supermarkets and letting people tell us what to do You might hear a lot of people say the world isn t fair But why isn t it And how did it become so In Unstoppable Us Volume 1 we learned how humans told stories to become rulers of the world for good and bad Now in this next chapter of the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables find out how we learned to control animals like dogs chicken and cows And how a handful of humans learned to control everyone else With full colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race this is history like you ve never experienced it before

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Pack your bags it s time for a round the world adventure Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs colourful maps and lots of fascinating facts Eye catching educational and engaging this beautiful hardback book is the perfect gift to inspire young adventurers aged 9 What s on the itinerary Explore the Earth continent by continentLearn about other countries and culturesVisit famous landmarks and hidden gemsMarvel at nature s wondersMeet the local wildlife

From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow up to Every Word Tells a Story Did you know for example that The word astronaut means star sailor in Ancient Greek Or that the word fart comes from the world s oldest language Sanskrit in the form of pard Or that the word volcano comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure The etymological route definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family Every word is paired with timeless characterful watercolour illustrations by Ian Morris Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again

The second book in a fantastically funny new history series from best selling author and chart topping podcaster Greg Jenner Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates Think again History is hectic exciting and unpredictable in fact it s absolute CHAOS Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain from brilliant beginnings to epic ending Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history Hold on tight because with history you ll never believe what happens next

A brilliantly silly question and answer book fact checked by world leading experts from across the University of Cambridge Did you know that there s no set number of bones in the human body

The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet is full of horrible factsabout the loo Read all about how the ancient Romans used spongeson sticks to wipe each other down and who invented the firstflushing toilet This book is the bog standard guide to loos flushwith facts

Enter a fearsome battle across the seas with the latest instalment in the hit childrens history seriesThe world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain.Only one man can stop him Horatio Nelson.Young Horatio Nelson went to sea when he was just twelve, but he has never shown a trace of fear. His friends are amazed that somebody so small and slight can be so brave. But now he faces the greatest test of all.From the snows of the North to the shores of Egypt, Nelson must lead the fightback against the French war machine. But as Britains survival hangs by a thread, what price will he pay to save his country?

Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers From columns to pyramids each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100 word long description and colourful illustration providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history From the familiar to the jaw dropping the medieval to ultra modern this is an inspiring look at some of architecture s greatest developments With a clean contemporary design each word occupies a page of its own A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a fun and accessible format this is the perfect gift for aspiring architects or curious young minds

Tom Read Wilson is here to take us on a rip roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary exploration of the origins of everyday words Full of funny stories and fascinating facts Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it Did you know for instance that The word bloomers comes from Amelia Bloomer who was a women s rights activist and owner and editor of the first U S newspaper edited by and for women who wanted to move more freely in her knickers Or that the word daisy comes from the Old English dges eage meaning day s eye because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk The word easel comes from the Dutch word ezel meaning donkey because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load Or that English nicknames for police officers bobbies and peelers both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky amusing story alongside the etymology word origin and definition Paired with beautiful characterful i

Mind Like Mine is a stigma busting collection of biographies of some of the great people from history who have lived with mental health conditions Did you know Charles Darwin experienced anxiety and Florence Nightingale lived with PTSD From Michelangelo to Deepika Padukone Ada Lovelace to Freddie Flintoff a great many successful people with brilliant minds and talents have lived or are living with mental health disorders The biographies in this book show that you can t always tell what a person is going through and that mental health conditions can and do impact people from all walks of life The aim of this book is to help remove some of the stigma around mental health discuss different mental health conditions what they mean and how they are treated and ultimately to show that mental health disorders do not have to hold anyone back from achieving their dreams The figures featured are from a range of diverse backgrounds and disciplines across science literature art music sport politics and popular culture Additional feature pages will explain and explore key mental health conditions including depression bipolar disorder obsessive compulsive disorder schizophrenia anxiety and eating disorders

A clear and engaging guide to sustainable food production with lovely illustrations The Sunday Times Where does our food come from Is farming different around the world In this charmingly illustrated book follow sustainable farming around the world to discover how farmers from Hawaii to Sweden the UK and beyond grow the fresh and tasty food we enjoy eating Explore the seasonal workings of farms around the world and how food can be grown using sustainable methods that focus on quality versus quantity to ensure an environmentally healthy future The World That Feeds Us explores fascinating farms and farming techniques around the world including Global cacao production City farms on rooftops and beyond Heirloom crops and heritage breeds Farmer s markets across the globe High tech machinery such as farmbots A glossary defines key sustainable farming terms Through this colourful and global look at farming children will learn how farmers and us can make choices to protect the planet whilst still enjoying delicious and nutritious food

Learn that even animals have best friends in this follow up to The Not Bad Animals Someone that s always there for them through thick and thin to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do You know like picking ticks off your back letting you know when a lion is about to make you its dinner and helping you hunt down some tasty prey The animal kingdom is full of odd couples that prove that sometimes it s better to be together Like the rhino and the African Oxpecker the coyote and the badger and the crocodile and the plover bird This funny and informative book is a great way to teach your kids about some of the more interesting partnerships in the natural world with pop out fact boxes and hilarious illustrations Uncover some unlikely friendships from the world of animals and discover how creatures get through every day with a little help from their friends This book is full of funny facts about animals and symbiotic relationships for children to explore

A state by state compendium of weird laws quirks one offs and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer Visit the city of Dinosaur drop by the Pizza Museum find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit and check out the world s only carhenge that s right Stonehenge reconstructed using cars Among many other marvels discover The longest gum wrapper chain over 20 miles Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans in the country The origin of shoo fly pie a molasses cake baked in a pie crust The world s largest fake bug a 58 foot blue termite Where dinner means lunch and supper means dinner Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry Rhys in a bold graphic art style that evokes vintage Americana the book is arranged state by state giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people history and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful Beautiful

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact filled encyclopedia This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent and bright and bold illustrations bring these facts to life Learn about the astonishing history of the continent as the birthplace of the very first human beings through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians the Benin Empire and the Kingdom of Kush up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day Africana explores The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across Africa including the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali Famous figures from African history and modern day change makers The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent ranging from the deserts of the north the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south Featuring a stunning copper foil detailed cover this large format book is packed with maps timelines and much much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman America s astounding young poet and activist From an early age Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on from books to cereal boxes Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment Amanda had to work hard but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class she knew that she wanted to become a poet and nothing would stand in her way At the age of 19 she became America s first ever National Youth Poet Laureate And after performing her inspiring poem The Hill We Climb at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021 she became an icon across the world This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist s life so far Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists and activists All of them achieved incredible things yet each began life as

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series discover the life of Laverne Cox the actress and trans pioneer As a kid Laverne felt different Even though she felt like a girl she wasn t allowed to live her life as a girl But she loved dancing and acting and felt like she could be her true self under the spotlights on stage After school she moved to New York City to study ballet and pursued acting Laverne became the first transgender woman of colour to lead a TV series and was the first ever trans actress to be nominated for an Emmy She continues to inspire kids all around the world to live their lives how they want to and to be their true selves This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the actress Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists and activists All of them achieved incredible things yet each began life as a child with a dream This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages in a range of formats The board

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People BIG DREAMS series discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford the world famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger When Marcus was a kid he had a family that loved him and a talent for football His mum Melanie worked long hours to provide for her family but sometimes she would go without food herself to make sure that her children had enough to eat With his mum s support Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed through the youth academy at Manchester United Football Club He worked hard and trained for years to reach the top of the game making his debut in the Premier League in 2016 But no matter how successful he became he never forgot where he came from and his experience as a hungry child When schools were closed during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 the situation left schoolchildren without free meals that they would have had And so Marcus took it upon himself to lead a nation wide campaign to ensure that no child would go without food This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the footballer s life Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biograp

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series discover the life of Michael Jordan one of the greatest basketball players of time Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything especially if that meant beating his older brother One day he came home crying he d been rejected from the basketball team at school With his mum s message of go out and earn it ringing in his ears Michael practised all summer Soon he was the star of the team going from school to college to the Olympics After six titles more than 1 000 games and exactly 32 292 points MJ had become a sporting legend who encouraged kids to make it happen This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the baller s life Little People BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists and activists All of them achieved incredible things yet each began life as a child with a dream This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages in a range of formats The board books are told i

Join the scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of vehicles and structures from the tiniest nanorobot to mega machines and find out exactly how they work In So That s How It Works Robots and AI learn how technology is developing in a range of ways from deep sea discoveries to outer space adventures With mech suits robo dogs driverless cars chatbots and more there are so many fascinating inventions to explore Superbly detailed artwork by Kristyna Baczynski explains the wonders of the artificial world while clear step by step text by Tom Jackson reveals how things work in a simple and easy to follow way Turn the pages of this epic book to journey through the world of robots and AI