Ben Hubbard

What animals will you encounter in the forest? How do you avoid a bear attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you build shelter on an island? This handy guide is packed with tips and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering supplies to reading a map and even escaping quicksand! Bear Grylls eat your...

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues, and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography, and interactive surprises, this is a must-buy book for curious minds fascinated by dramatic real-life events and the secrets of the sea. Did you know there are over three million shipwrecks lying beneath...

Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes, and monsters from around the world. Unravel the narratives of your favourite mythical creatures, all-powerful gods, legendary heroes, and evil villains in this ultimate one-stop collection of fantastic myths and legends. This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than...

Explore the life and times of one of Britain's most famous kings. Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth- A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III. The third book in this captivating series, Henry VIII covers all the key...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of the oceans at the Oceans and Maritime History Museum. A magical lift takes them to explore life in the oceans millions of years ago, including the mighty megalodon, to see a Viking longship and the world's...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of science at the Museum of Science. A magical lift takes them to 9th Century China to see the inventions of fireworks, to look through Galileo's telescope and to many more places. Fun, interactive and with lots...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of flight and space travel at the Air and Space Museum. A magical lift takes them to the studio of Leonardo da Vinci, to see the Wright Brothers make their first flight, to the International Space Station,...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of flight and space travel at the Air and Space Museum. A magical lift takes them to the studio of Leonardo da Vinci, to see the Wright Brothers make their first flight, to the International Space Station,...

Prepare to be amazed by these incredible tales of human strength and determination in the face of disaster. Read 15 amazing survival stories, and let the exciting narrative text and dramatic illustrations drop you right into the action.Disasters often make the headlines, but this book focusses on the survivors. Find out how these real-life heroes survived volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis,...

"As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a poison and medicine is often simply the dose." There is no weapon as insidious, as seductive, or as mysterious as poison. In this terrifying account of history's silent assassin, discover the gripping tales of users, abusers, and victims of these mysterious substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de' Medici to contemporary secret...

Time travel through the history of Ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of one family Take a tour through the vast past of Ancient Egypt as you follow the adventures of one family through time. Travel with one friendly family through 3,000 years of jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring history, discovering how ancient people worked, played, fought, and feasted, and featuring some...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of the formation of Earth. A magical lift takes them to see the Big Bang, find out about the make-up of Earth, explore volcanoes and earthquakes, discover different ecosystems, and much more. Fun, interactive, and with lots...

To infinity and beyond! This out-of-this-world adventure takes young explorers on a voyage of discovery across the universe. From the first satellites to the Moon landings, and from Mars rovers to the possible colonisation of other planets, this handy reference provides an overview of space exploration past, present and future. Packed with amazing photos and infographics throughout, author Ben Hubbard...

A friendly first guide to thousands of insect species. Learn all about the fascinating world of minibeasts – from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more. Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects – their different types, body-structures, and behaviours. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling...

Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow. Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet's future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to...

Animals are even more amazing than most people realise. With their super-senses and special abilities, animals can sniff out disease in humans, dig out those trapped by avalanches, and even detect earthquakes before they strike. It's hard to imagine where humans would be without animals to help us. The simple text in Animal Helpers explains how and why animals help...