Mary Boone

At a time when women were expected to conform, Lilian Bland didn’t fit in – she wore trousers, enjoyed fishing and worked as a sports journalist. Inspired by the flight of the wild birds she loved to photograph, in 1910 she defied convention and became the first woman to design, build and fly her own aeroplane, earning her an accolade:...

Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories About the Ocean by Mary Boone and Max Temescu invites you to wrestle an octopus, swim through a sunken city, and discover 20 incredible-but-true stories from our unbelievable and unpredictable oceans. From acclaimed nonfiction writer Mary Boone comes an illustrated look at the fascinating stories that take place under (and above) the sea. Did...

Did you know that most plastic goes to landfills instead of recycling plants? Use these 10 simple steps and added hands-on activity to reduce your plastic use and waste. Find out what tips work for you and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference!

Before Amelia Earhart took to the skies, Lilian Bland designed, built and flew her very own aeroplane, earning her the nickname: The Flying Feminist! Read the inspirational story of a woman who changed the world. At a time when women were expected to conform, Lilian Bland didn’t fit in – she wore trousers, enjoyed fishing and worked as a sports...

How have termite mounds and snail shells inspired building designs? Learn about some of the best building designs and inventions that have been borrowed from the outside world. Each full-colour spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. The text is directly connected to Next Generation Science Standard 1-LS1-1 and can be used for STEM and...