Young Scientists

Follow your food on a journey inside you, from the moment you start to chew. From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Look Inside What Happens When You Eat features flaps to lift to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for...

Explore the wonders of engineering with ABCs of Engineering by Chris Ferrie and Sarah Kaiser, a delightful addition to the bestselling Baby University series. This captivating board book breaks down complex engineering concepts into simple, digestible explanations for your future genius, perfect for infants and toddlers. Through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-follow text, babies and toddlers can embark on an alphabetical...

Introduce your little genius to the wonders of nature with My First 100 Nature Words by Chris Ferrie. This delightful board book, crafted by the #1 bestselling science author for children, is designed to expand young minds with essential vocabulary that goes beyond the ordinary. Packed with bright and simple illustrations, this book is perfect for babies and toddlers eager...

My First Journey Around Planet Earth by Campbell Books is an enchanting exploration of our planet's diverse ecosystems, tailored perfectly for young, inquisitive minds. This captivating book invites children into a vibrant world where they can uncover the wonders of Earth’s many habitats, from vast grasslands to dense rainforests, through a series of interactive and engaging features. With giant fold-out...

Answering life's big questions for little children, this board book explains Socrates' beliefs about truth in a simple, accessible way. Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Socrates believed that telling the truth and living a life full of wonder can make us wise. In Truth with Socrates, this idea is explained...

Little geniuses are ready to embark on a tech-savvy adventure with My First 100 Technology Words by Chris Ferrie. Authored by the #1 science writer for children, this engaging board book provides an essential introduction to technology vocabulary for babies and toddlers. With My First 100 Technology Words, young learners will explore a wide array of tech-related concepts. From cutting-edge...

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find...

Yucky Worms by Vivian French challenges the common perception of worms as yucky, revealing the fascinating and essential role they play in our environment. Worms are not just fun and fascinating but are crucial for soil health. The humble earthworm significantly contributes to the ecosystem by aerating the soil and composting dead matter into rich humus, essential for seed germination...

The revolutionary scientific book that explained evolution to millions of people for the first time, retold in stylish and accessible picture-book form. The first ever picture-book retelling of Charles Darwin's On The Origin of Species; this accessible work brings evolution to the younger generation through stylish illustrations and a simple, easy-to-understand text. On The Origin of Species has been the...

Embark on an interstellar journey with this space-themed activity book for kids 4 to 8 from Kylee Makes It! Kids will explore the universe as they build new skills with this book of puzzles, crafts, and experiments created by Kylee Larson of the Kylee Makes It website and YouTube channel. Engaging and hands-on space activities will teach kids all about...

In My First 100 Art Words by Chris Ferrie, your little genius will embark on an enchanting journey through the vibrant world of art. This delightful board book introduces babies and toddlers to a hundred essential art-related words. From the magical world of painting to the intricate beauty of photography, from the rhythm of music to the drama of theatre,...

Learn how to destroy the universe with the power of astrophysics. Based on real questions from children, expert author Dr Matt Bothwell has created the Supervillain Academy to teach astrophysics to middle graders. Could you crash the Moon into the Earth? If the Sun explodes, would we all get vaporised? What's the weather like on Mercury? Discover the answers to...

This brilliant book is packed with questions and answers about everything from science to coral reefs, the human body to rainforests, and much, much more. Taking a look at all that is fun and fascinating about our world, and filled to the brim with illustrations and photographs, it's the perfect book for any child wanting to know more. My Fun...

Time to hide behind the sofa from the 100 scariest monsters ever! It's a big universe, and there are some truly terrifying monsters out there! Here are the 100 scariest monsters the Doctor has ever encountered so far, from the devious Daleks and cunning Cybermen to the terrifying Weeping Angels. With facts and stats on all the most fearsome scary...

Get a close-up look at twenty common mushrooms and their habitats in this lively introduction to the kingdom of fungi. Explore different mushroom habitats and discover how they communicate with other organisms in this charmingly illustrated guide. Featuring profiles of different mushrooms—from chanterelles and oyster mushrooms to stinkhorns, penny buns, amanitas, and more—this engaging science and nature book brings mushrooms...

Answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the human body from science author Emma Young. What would happen if you never slept? Or if your blood turned blue? Or your bones turned to jelly? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young! Prepare to learn all about the human body from blood...

Packed with awesome facts, this interactive book is guaranteed to elevate your knowledge about some of the most deadly animals on Earth. Do you dare to discover the deadliest of them all? From ocean predators, savannah giants and more, this unique book features raised pictures and ranking reveals to encourage curiosity and exploration of some of the most awesome deadly...

The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! With scientific information from an expert, this is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. Set the children in your life on a lifelong path to learning with the next instalment of the Baby University board book series. Full of scientific information, this is the perfect book to teach complex...

Optical Physics for Babies by Chris Ferrie is an engaging and vividly illustrated introduction to the fundamental concepts of optical physics. In this charming and educational board book, young readers are introduced to the world of light in the simplest terms, making it accessible even to the youngest minds. The book takes little ones on a captivating journey through the...

New from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids, and Helen Maynard-Casely comes a charming board book titled I Heart Pluto, which delves into the story of Pluto, the minor planet that no longer fits in. This tale, brought to you by the creators of the beloved Baby University series and the creators of the popular 8 Little Planets,...

Unleash your IMAGINATION and learn all about INVENTING in this fact-packed new picture book from the bestselling creator of the FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN series and We Are All Astronauts. This is the perfect introduction to inventing for the next generation of curious creators, whoever they may be. Can you feel it? That FANTASTICAL FIZZ of CURIOSITY? Lizzy Sparks has the...

The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school. Friends. Bullies. MIDDLE SCHOOL Anthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing. Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own....

See Inside the Future is a lift-the-flap book that invites you to imagine what the world will be like by the end of the 21st century. Join futurologist Tom Cheesewright on a tour of our world, decades into the future. Eight scenes await, revealing what wonders will unfold in our cities, landscapes, inside our own bodies, and in the vast...

Introduce your future genius to the fascinating world of electromagnetism with the engaging and educational Electromagnetism for Babies from the acclaimed Baby University board book series. This charmingly simple yet compelling introduction to magnetic fields is written by physicist Chris Ferrie, whose expertise shines through every page. Electromagnetism for Babies offers straightforward explanations of positive charges, negative charges, and electric...

Factology: Space is a fact-packed introduction to astronomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams, and statistics. Did you know that the planet Saturn's famous rings are made from individual ice chunks each about the size of a house? Blast through Earth's atmosphere on a mission to learn everything you need to know about our solar system and what lies beyond it!...

The record-breaking, bestselling hilarious first children's book from multi-million bestselling author Adam Kay, illustrated throughout by comedian Henry Paker. Now in paperback. Do you ever think about your body and how it all works? Like really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well... pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your maths teacher's...

How our planet was shaped by earth, air, fire and water. Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more. Take an amazing journey into the planet’s past and discover how four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Lonely Planet...

The Science Book is an ultimate guide, featuring hundreds of incredible facts, stunning photographs, artworks, and a fantastic design. Kids aged 9 and above will be enthralled and excited from start to finish.

A comprehensive and fully updated reference book on geography for children and families. Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopaedia for children. The ultimate children's guide, Geography: A Children's Encyclopedia covers the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis. Explore the wonders of the natural world, from the...

A delightful and educational board book, Rocket Science for Babies by Chris Ferrie, introduces young minds to the fascinating world of aerospace engineering. This charming instalment in the Baby University series breaks down complex concepts into colourful and simple terms, making it an ideal read for babies and toddlers. As children turn each page, they'll discover how lift and thrust...

Introduce your little genius to the fascinating world of science with My First 100 Science Words by Chris Ferrie. This educational baby and toddler board book is a delightful gateway into the expansive realms of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Perfectly crafted by the bestselling STEM author, this book is designed to instil a love for science at...

Quantum Physics for Babies by Chris Ferrie is a delightful board book aimed at igniting the curiosity of your little ones. This charming book breaks down the complex principles of quantum physics into simple and colourful explanations that are easy for babies and toddlers to grasp. Each page is filled with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that will captivate your child's attention...

From award-winning Australian author/illustrator Marc Martin – a fact-packed illustrated journey to the coldest place on Earth – Antarctica! Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see... and it's disappearing. Learn all about it before it's too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant colour illustrations paired with...

Delight in the world of robotics with Robotics for Babies by Chris Ferrie and Sarah Kaiser, a delightful addition to the acclaimed Baby University board book series. This captivating book offers an enchanting journey into the fundamental concepts of robotics, tailored perfectly for the youngest of minds. With vibrant illustrations and clear, concise language, your future innovator will explore what...

Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning book about space. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring...

"Newtonian Physics for Babies" by Chris Ferrie is a delightful board book that simplifies Newton's three laws of motion for early learners. This book transforms complex physics concepts into bright, charming illustrations and easy-to-understand language, ensuring that even the youngest readers can grasp the fundamental principles of mass, acceleration, and force. This engaging book introduces little ones to the world...

Immerse your little genius in the fascinating world of construction with My First 100 Construction Words by Chris Ferrie, an essential vocabulary builder that's both educational and fun. This vibrant and engaging board book introduces young learners to fundamental words related to construction, capturing their imagination with bright illustrations and simple language. It's an ideal tool for young minds eager...

Physics for Beginners offers a conversational approach to what physics is, and why it's interesting. Part of the best-selling ...for Beginners series, this book brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, it focuses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries...

Introduce your little one to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with Artificial Intelligence for Babies by Chris Ferrie. This delightful board book is part of the renowned Baby University series, designed to present complex scientific concepts in a simple and engaging manner. Specially crafted for young minds, Artificial Intelligence for Babies takes readers on a journey to discover how...

Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow-up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing—explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world—and the practicalities,...

A bright information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future, and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting...

Organic Chemistry for Babies, authored by Cara Florance and Chris Ferrie, is a delightful and educational board book that introduces young minds to the fundamental aspects of organic chemistry. Through engaging illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this book breaks down the complexities of organic, carbon-containing compounds and materials into concepts that even babies and toddlers can grasp. As part of the...

An Anthology of Aquatic Life by Sam Hume invites readers to dive into the wondrous world of water and discover the stories of more than 100 incredible aquatic lifeforms. From the deepest, widest ocean to the tiniest puddle, this beautiful compendium takes young readers on an enthralling journey through the aquatic world, meeting amazing animals, ingenious plants, and much more...

The world of quantum physics is an amazing place, where quantum particles can do weird and wonderful things, acting totally unlike the objects we experience in day-to-day life. How can atoms exist in two places at once? And just how can a cat be dead and alive at the same time? Find out more with this entertaining illustrated guide to...

An amazing encyclopedia with a ground-breaking new visual approach to scienceSee science as you've never seen it before.This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination with its truly ground-breaking visual approach to the world around us. Jaw-dropping 3D computer-generated images burst from the pages, detailing the tiny atoms that make up our Universe and the incredible forces that keep it all together....

The ultimate children's guide to the universe. A glorious scientific gaze at our world, and the universe beyond in a fact-filled volume that will keep curious kids occupied for ages - ReadItDaddy blog An excellent book that will do wonders to raise enthusiasm for science among young and old readers alike - Jonali Karmakar, Blogger Despite its scientific content the...

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children—and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject—and essential for general knowledge too. Includes...

Lift-the-Flap General Knowledge allows you to lift over 135 flaps to uncover fascinating facts from around the world. Discover amazing information, such as what karaoke means in Japanese, how the Mona Lisa got her name, and how many people are descended from Genghis Khan. This book is divided into intriguing subjects like Living Things, Science Lab, Treasure Trove, and When...

Introduce your child to the fascinating world of engineering with My First 100 Engineering Words by Chris Ferrie! This delightful and educational board book is designed to build a strong foundational vocabulary for babies and toddlers, covering essential STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts in a fun and engaging way. With crisp and colourful illustrations, My First 100...