Charles Hope

Power. We need it to light our houses, heat our lounge rooms, and make our cars move. Almost everything you use in a day needed power to make it and to get it to you. Power is changing our world every day. But where does this power come from? Will it ever run out? How is it changing? Switch on...

Antarctica is the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth. Even though it is a harsh and difficult place to live, Antarctica is home to more than a thousand plant and several hundred animal species. Antarctica holds 90 per cent of Earth's ice and plays a major role in our weather. Scientists from around the world live and work in...

Coral reefs are diverse habitats for a wide range of marine life. These beautiful ecosystems are found in tropical waters around the world and play an important role in harbouring many ocean species. Welcome to The Coral Reef Book!

Our Solar System is vast. It is home to planets and moons, comets and asteroids, the Earth and the Sun. It is just one of the many billions of solar systems found in the Milky Way Galaxy. Prepare for liftoff as we go on a mission to the outer reaches of space. Going Supernova: Space Exploration is the first title...

Dog had never known what it was like to have a home. It was all she'd ever wanted. At the animal shelter where she lived, she happily watched as her friend's, one by one, found families to love. After a while poor Dog began to wonder if her turn would ever come...

The animal kingdom is a dangerous place, especially at mealtime. While hunters are out searching for their dinner, the hunted are using all sorts of tricks just to stay alive. Welcome to the frightening and dangerous world of Hunters and Hunted.

The Book of Australian & New Zealand Reptiles by Charles Hope introduces readers to the captivating world of reptiles found in Australia and New Zealand. Australia is a large country with a wide range of climates and habitats. Our island continent is home to lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodiles that are famous the world over. Welcome to the fascinating world...

The human body is an amazing and complex machine. It is made up of trillions and trillions of cells, which form the blood, bones and organs that allow you to experience and enjoy the world around you. Even when the body is harmed by accident, illness or neglect, it has clever ways of fixing itself. Sometimes, however, the body needs...

The humble bicycle has played a significant part in the lives of millions – if not billions – of people. Trace the history of these wonderful machines from the early days of their inception right through to the latest models, all the while learning about the major impact they have had on society at large. Welcome to the brilliant world...