Books with author Barbara Taylor Cork

This is one of a series which provides an activity-based introduction to geography, with concepts introduced gradually and simply. The activities aim to be both straightforward and enjoyable, and range from building a gushing geyser to designing a Treasure Island map and making a sundial. Panel boxes show real-life analogies, such as showing how toffee sets hard, to illustrate how lava turns to rock. Focusing on mountains and volcanoes, this volume looks at the forces inside the Earth that build mountains, describes different types of rock and the process of erosion, and includes a feature on the Himalayas. The book ends with a spread on some of the world's tallest mountains, and among the activities is the building of an erupting volcano.

This pocket-sized guide explores the amazing natural world, from the tiny parts of a flower to mysterious deep-sea creatures. The clear, concise text and detailed illustrations reveal the fascinating lives of animals and plants in a simple, attractive way. This book also contains descriptions of Usborne-recommended Web sites that you can visit to find out more.

Discover Science: Apes and Monkeys by Barbara TaylorMake science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System.What are our closest animal relatives like?Pay an up-close visit to apes and monkeys around the world in this incredibly informative and dynamic book; available in Paperback. Learn what differentiates each species, and find out how they survive and take care of each other in a variety of habitats. Hands-on activities at the end of the book reinforce kids' appreciation for the facts they have learned, as the parent and teacher guide offers tips for further learning.

Enter a world of romance and adventure, of hardship and battle, and fight your way in between a hail of arrows to discover the world inside a castle under siege. Meet the humble laundry maid, the elegant lady, the blacksmith sweating in his forge, and the young squire learning to joust and fight. The projects are all presented in specially commissioned step-by-step photography, making them simple to follow either at home or in the classroom. They are exciting and fun as well as educational, and the practical activity brings history to life as well as placing it in context. For all children aged 8-12 years.