ACHUKA Book of the Day Mon 18 Nov 2019 An enjoyable non-fiction storybook for young children full of fascinating facts about nature. Rzezak’s appealing illustrations and the challenge of spotting the ant wearing red socks on each mage make it a must-have for inquisitive children who are curious about bugs and the animal kingdom. We’re […]
Presented as a collection of engaging biographical narratives, We Are Artists reveals how each artist’s unique approach and perspective provided the art world and society at large with a new way of seeing things. It places the spotlight on women painters, sculptors, printmakers, illustrators, designers and craftswomen, who all too often are left out of […]
A collection of 84 illustrated portraits that reveal the fascinating connections between the world’s most famous artists. Whether through teaching, as in the case of Paul Klee and Anni Albers; a mutual muse, as seen in the flowers of Georgia O’Keeffe and Takashi Murakami; or an inspirational romantic coupling like that of Lee Krasner and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 15 Nov 2019 Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Science Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It’s just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science […]
The all-female team behind Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls returns with a brand new, beautifully illustrated series of fictionalised biographies celebrating the achievements of women past and present. Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business follows Sarah Breedlove Walker’s journey to becoming America’s first self-made millionaire, defeating the odds to found a beauty business whose […]
The all-female team behind Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls returns with a brand new, beautifully illustrated series of fictionalised biographies celebrating the achievements of women past and present. This is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, which is now a multibillion-dollar industry, but it’s also proof that women have the intellectual […]
Featuring a range of animals – from heroes and helpers to adventurers and achievers and many more – young readers will discover some of the most famous and unforgettable animals of all time. Compelling and visually arresting in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives […]
Gift potential… Join BBC presenter and renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) on an epic journey through the Solar System – visiting planets, moons, asteroids and satellites, and travelling to places where no human has been before. Waterstones Related posts: Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins ill. Lucy Letherland Stupendous Science by Rob […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Fri 6 Dec 2019 Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through different habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as it soars majestically over the Rocky Mountains, follow migrating wildebeests across the Serengeti or trace the tracks of […]
Atinuke’s first non-fiction title is a major publishing event: a celebration of all 55 countries on the African continent! Her beautifully-written text captures Africa’s unique mix of the modern and the traditional, as she explores its geography, its peoples, its animals, its history, its resources and its cultural diversity. The book divides Africa into five […]
Publishes 1st Nov 2019 Beautifully produced large, square-format non-fiction picture book… Before there were DJs, rock stars, pop groups and jazz trios… there was the orchestra. Whether it takes centre stage or brings performances and motion pictures to life, the orchestra is the magificent original musical voice of the west. Learn about all of the […]
From the first UFO abduction to the disappearance of plane MH370, there have been matters to perplex mankind for decades. Here the author uses expert testimony, scientific knowledge and historical fact to help explain the unexplainable. Waterstones Related posts: Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins ill. Lucy Letherland How To Think Like An […]
Published end of October 2019. An a accessible book about geopolitics. How did the USA become a superpower?; Why do people go to war?; And why are some countries rich while others are so poor?; Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography […]
New title from the author-artist duo celebrated for their unique brand of illustrated non-fiction. Will help younger children grasp the key periods of pre-history and gain a sense of the long-term chronology of our planet. With a visual timeline and a game to play. A must-have for primary libraries. Waterstones Related posts: This Cookbook Is […]
An illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other, Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw. Waterstones Related posts: Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures by Emily Hawkins ill. Lucy Letherland Stupendous Science […]
Features over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable – from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Entries include Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few. […]
Celebrate the dawning of a new decade with the fully revised Guinness World Records 2020. A new decade means it’s time for a fresh approach, so starting with the front cover, there is a re-booted all-new design. There’s a new look inside as well – a team of digital artists has created mind-blowing poster pages […]
Step inside the butterfly house, where wonderful, winged insects await. Spot the sleepy oranges mud-puddling, the monarchs migrating, or the green swallowtail beating its shimmering wings. With information on many butterfly and moth families, this gift package is the perfect introduction to the world’s most beautiful insects. Waterstones Related posts: A First Book Of The […]
Relive the events of June 6, 1944 through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D-Day landings. This book – which presents collated photographs, personal accounts and testimonies from all sides with full-page illustrations dramatizing individual roles – brings a key moment in history to life for young readers hearing about the […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day, Fri 18 Oct 2019 The opposite of a textbook, this beautifully illustrated, descriptive encyclopedia introduces children to 100 of nature’s most remarkable animals, plants, minerals, and microscopic organisms. From orchids to opals and tapirs to toadstools, this book is filled with incredible facts and fascinating stories. Each entry is accompanied […]
ACHUKA #BookOfThe Day Tue 8 Oct 2019 Jane Solomon is an American lexicographer and she has compiled the most wonderful collection of strange and beguiling words. I love this book! It has words in it for all ages. I’m a cat lover but I didn’t realise that makes me an ‘ailurophile’. There are words for our […]