This introduction to trains covers everything from the first steam and diesel trains to modern day high-speed passenger trains. It also looks at rail networks, underground trains, how trains travel uphill, and famous long-distance train routes, such as the Orient Express.

Part of the "Beginners" series, this title provides an informative introduction to the world of earthquakes for young readers. It offers explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. It describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes.

A history of locomotion that tells it all from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet trains. It helps you lift the flaps to explore all kinds of trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and more.

What is the earth made of and what goes on beneath the surface? This book features illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift.

Children love to learn secret codes and write encrypted messages and this book will teach them everything they need to know, including Semaphore and Morse code, "Grid code" used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics and traditional number replacement and alphabet switching codes.

This is non-fiction for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about space - what it is, where it is, and what's out there. Little ones can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel and lots more - whilst learning lots of interesting new words.

This stylish, colourful activity book is the perfect introduction to interior design for creative children who are interested in putting their own room schemes together. Find inspiration, create mood boards and decorate a range of rooms by adding furniture and accessories; 400 stickers are provided, 150 of which children can colour themselves.

This simple information book charts the history of Iron Age people and how they lived, including their farming methods, the gods they prayed to and the hill forts where they lived - evidence of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts.

Inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors, whether that's a city park, a beach, deep in the woods or even in a garden. Activities for all weathers include building a shelter, stargazing, marking a trail, catching crabs and listening for creatures at night. With tips for identifying wildlife and advice throughout on staying safe.

All children should have an understanding of where food comes from and how it ends up on their plates. This book provides a fantastic insight to where food originates, how farmers collect it and how it finally reaches our supermarkets. An eye-opening and informative lift-the-flap book for young children to explore.