Incredible historical stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to coordinates. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how codes keep our secrets safe. Colourful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read.
What’s the Point of Maths? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring maths to life. From measuring a pyramid to predicting comets, from counting like the Babylonians to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core maths ideas were discovered and invented and how to apply them today – in the classroom and the real world!
Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colourful illustrations make the maths fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds. Throughout the book, worked examples show readers how to solve simple maths challenges, encouraging children to improve their maths skills with hands-on practice.
Catagory: Children
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body!: Your AMAZING BODY as You’ve Never Seen it Before (Knowledge Encyclopedias) (FOR KIDS 9-15 years)
Do you ever wonder what is happening inside you right now?
See for yourself with this breathtaking book that takes you on a complete tour of the human body.
Jaw-dropping new computer-generated images showcase the many parts, organs, tissues, and systems that keep you firing on all cylinders! These strikingly realistic pictures zoom in on the amazing wonders of the human body in breathtaking detail.
See how it looks and learn how it works with easy explanations and fascinating facts and figures. Discover why sweating could save your life, how the brain makes memories, and why blood is bright red, together with much, much more in this unforgettable encyclopedia.
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! gives you a unique view of the human body inside and out. Part of DK’s hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.
Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World, from the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens (Unstoppable Us, 1)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind.
A New York Times Best Book of the Year
* This is history like you’ve never experienced it before! *
We humans aren’t strong like lions, we don’t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don’t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world?
The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story . . .
Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”?
Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more.
From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances on Earth millions of years ago. So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was – the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables.
Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable writing to life.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Phonics Readers Level 0: 12 Books Collection Box Set (Space Party, Pippa and the Pip, Go, Kit Cat!, Tim, Bess and Tess, The Big Dog, Banana Muffins and More)
*PHONICS READERS*
Set off on an adventure and let your imagination take a flight into the fascinating world of phonics reading with stories from classic fairytales.
Level 0 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is a set of 12 books that teach different kinds of vowel sounds and is designed for children who are developing their synthetic phonics skills. Books 1 to 12 introduce letters and sounds in a systematic order.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 12 graded storybooks from Level 0. It is perfect for children who are developing their phonics and early reading skills.
This box-set includes below titles:
1.Space Party (Phonics Step 1)
2.Pippa and the Pip (Phonics Step 2)
3.Go, Kit Cat! (Phonics Step 3)
4.Tim, Bess and Tess (Phonics Step 4)
5.The Big Dog (Phonics Step 5)
6.Banana Muffins (Phonics Step 6)
7.Queen Joan (Phonics Step 7)
8.Barn Owl (Phonics Step 8)
9.The Camping Trip (Phonics Step 9)
10.Visiting Grandad (Phonics Step 10)
11.Aliens! (Phonics Step 11)
12.Carrie’s Dance School (Phonics Step 12)
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Early Readers Level 1: 12 Books Collection Box Set (Cinderella, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Hen, The Enormous Turnip, The Fox and the Crow and More)
*EARLY READERS*
A set of 12 books that helps young readers to develop their vocabulary and build confidence to read with little or no assistance.
Level 1 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words which gradually enables a child to become a proficient reader. With stories from classics accompanied by colourful illustrations, this boxset gently supports child through the first steps to words reading.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 12 graded storybooks from Level 1. It is perfect for children who are ready to take their first steps in reading.
This box-set includes below titles:
1.Little Red Hen
2.The Mice and the Elephants
3.The Enormous Turnip
4.The Magic Porridge Pot
5.The Fox and the Crow
6.Cinderella
7.Goldilocks and the Three Bears
8.The Three Fish
9.The Lion and the Rabbit
10.The Three Billy Goats Gruff
11.The Bravest Fox
12.Rex the Big Dinosaur
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Developing Readers Level 2: 12 Books Collection Box Set (The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and More)
*DEVELOPING READERS*
The perfect way to get children reading, these 12 classics stories helps young readers to develop their vocabulary and build confidence to read.
Level 2 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and are now ready to take independent reading journey.
Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words which gradually enables a child to become a proficient reader.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 12 graded storybooks from Level 2. It is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
This box-set includes below titles:
1. The Three Little Pigs
2. The Gingerbread Man
3. Little Red Riding Hood4. Sly Fox and Red Hen
5. Sleeping Beauty
6. Chicken Licken
7. The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs
8. How Zebras Got Their Stripes
9. Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky
10. The Monster Next Door
11. Superhero Max
12. On the Farm
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Fluent Readers Level 4: 6 Books Collection Box Set (Alice in Wonderland, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Peter and the Wolf, The Firebird, and Our Solar System)
*FLUENT READERS*
The perfect way to get children reading, these 6 classics stories helps young readers to develop their vocabulary and build confidence to read.
Level 4 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 6 graded storybooks from Level 4. Ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.
This box-set includes below titles:
1. Alice in Wonderland
2. The Pied Piper of Hamelin
3. Peter and the Wolf
4. The Emperor and the Nightingale
5. The Firebird
6. Our Solar System
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Confident Readers Level 3: 6 Books Collection Box Set (Akbar and Birbal, Aladdin, Puss in Boots, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and The Elves and the Shoemaker
*CONFIDENT READERS*
The perfect way to get children reading, these 6 classics stories helps young readers to develop their vocabulary and build confidence to read.
Level 3 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 6 graded storybooks from Level 3. Suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and stamina, and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
This box-set includes below titles:
1. Akbar and Birbal
2. Aladdin
3. Puss in Boots
4. Hansel and Gretel
5. Rapunzel
6. The Elves and the Shoemaker
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Developing Readers Level 2: 6 Books Collection Box Set (The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Chicken Licken)
*DEVELOPING READERS*
The perfect way to get children reading, these 6 classics stories helps young readers to develop their vocabulary and build confidence to read.
Level 2 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and are now ready to take independent reading journey.
Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words which gradually enables a child to become a proficient reader.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 6 graded storybooks from Level 2. It is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
This box-set includes below titles:
1. The Three Little Pigs
2. The Gingerbread Man
3. Little Red Riding Hood
4. Sly Fox and Red Hen
5. Sleeping Beauty
6. Chicken Licken
Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Early Readers Level 1: 6 Books Collection Box Set (Cinderella, The Three Fish, Little Red Hen, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Lion and the Rabbit)
*EARLY READERS*
A set of 6 books that helps young readers to develop their vocabulary and build confidence to read with little or no assistance.
Level 1 Read It Yourself with Ladybird Box-Set is suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words which gradually enables a child to become a proficient reader. With stories from classics accompanied by colourful illustrations, this boxset gently supports child through the first steps to words reading.
Read It Yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. Each Read It Yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.
Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.
This box contains 6 graded storybooks from Level 1. It is perfect for children who are ready to take their first steps in reading.
This box-set includes below titles:
1. Little Red Hen
2. The Fox and the Crow
3. Cinderella
4. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
5. The Three Fish
6. The Lion and the Rabbit