Find your way around the night sky with The Astronomer Book, the perfect guide for any stargazer. Learn how to set up your telescope and get started with astrophotography, and enjoy the everyday wonders all around you, from mirages to rainbows. You'll then find in-depth guides to help you observe the wonders of the universe, from the Sun, Moon and stars to the unique features of the planets of the Solar System. Discover how to view meteor showers and comets, uncover the beauty of an eclipse and much more. On top of all that, you'll find a huge star atlas, showing you where to look to see the stars and constellations for each month of the year.
The Book of Incredible Earth takes you on an exciting journey through everything you need to know about the world we live in. Covering the scientific explanations behind weather phenomena; how plants and organisms grow and survive; the hottest, driest, coldest and wettest landscapes; devastating earthquakes, volatile volcanoes and ancient fossils; as well as the amazing animal tree of life, there is something for everyone to learn about and enjoy.
All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.
All About Space delivers fascinating articles and features on all aspects of space and space travel with mind-blowing photography and full-colour illustrations that bring the amazing universe around us to life.
Haroun and the Sea of Stories Immediately forget any preconceptions you may have about Salman Rushdie and the controversy that has swirled around his million-dollar head. You should instead know that he is one of the best contemporary writers of fables and parables, from any culture. Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a delightful tale about a storyteller who loses his skill and a struggle against mysterious forces attempting to block the seas of inspiration from which all stories are derived. Here's a representative passage about the sources and power of inspiration: The book is read by the author himself
