(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Why do we have different seasons What happens inside a hurricane And how is the climate changing Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating guide to weather. Includes fact-filled text quirky illustrations and side panels providing more information.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

How do soldiers camouflage themselves Why is it better to travel by tank in a warzone Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating guide to warfare.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

It's well known that felines have perfected the art of sleeping, and this gently humorous, strikingly illustrated guide captures their favorite catnap positions. From cube hunters who curl up in a shoebox to brave kittles who rest on top of the dog, Cat Naps presents each one, accompanied by a brief, irreverent description. What cat lover could resist

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

The first installment in an all-new historical trilogy set in Elizabethan London. Disguised as a boy, Alice Fletcher works at the renowned Globe Theatre. When her brother mysteriously vanishes after delivering a coded message in a seedy area of London, she seeks the help of Tom Cavendish, servant to the power-hungry Earl of Essex. Illustrations.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Take a whirlwind tour through the history of fashion from the ancient world up to the present day. This fascinating guide features an in-depth look at different styles and periods, informative timelines and overviews of fashion icons past and present.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

In the big city, a tiny kitten longs to join a gang of grown-up cool cats. But they just tell him to stay away: "You're too small. You'll get under our feet." Then, the feline crew gets hopelessly trapped--and it's suddenly up to the kitten to save the day and prove that even the teeniest creature can be a superhero!

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, UK ed.)

Top Ten Worst Things About Ancient Greece unearths some of the most horrible aspects of Ancient Greek life, from the dangerous Olympic games to the tough military service of a Spartan soldier. Find out about the grim punishments for slaves, how restricted life was for women and much more in this countdown of all things terrible in Ancient Greece.

(Paperback)

Top Ten Worst Things About Ancient Rome reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the evil emperor who made murder a sport to the gruesome and gory gladiator fights which kept the blood-thirsty Romans entertained. Find out about Pompeii, Roman slaves and many, many more terrible things about life in ancient Rome.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

Features retellings of the following classic stories: Thumbelina, Silly Jack, The Fir Tree, The Emperors New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, The Shadow, The Nightingale.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

Hilarious poetry book filled with ridiculous rhymes gut-busting gags and quirky illustrations.

(Hardback)

Featuring a colour insert guide to the decks on board, letters from the passengers and crew and and a look at the events that led to the ship's unpredictable sinking, Titanic, A Very Peculiar History is a great all-round look at the quirky, scary and amazing facts and stories surrounding the Titanic's conception, construction and maiden voyage.

(Hardback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

See the mysterious and dangerous world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of a craftsman's child. Get a glimpse of the pharaoh decipher some hieroglyphics and witness the ghastly mummification process...if you dare Quirky illustrations and gruesome facts galore

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

See the stunning and deadly world of ancient Rome through the eyes of a Roman child from a wealthy family. Spend time in a swanky Roman home taste some weird Roman food fermented fish guts anyone and see gladiators fight to the death in the arena Quirky illustrations and gruesome facts galore

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to childhood during the Blitz Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from scary gasmasks to exploding sausages