Books with author Belinda Gallagher (editor)

Discover 1200 fantastic facts with this incredible book! Why does rock become liquid deep below the Earth's surface? What is the world's biggest bear? Who were the hoplites? Plus, you can have fun with the activities, test your knowledge with the quizzes and read extraordinary information in the ""Did You Know?"" boxes. Hundreds of illustrations, photos and cartoons. Includes quizzes, puzzles and activities.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - DINOSAURS & PREHISTORIC LIFE is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the prehistoric world. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. The ultimate dinosaur book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework in senior elementary school. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to present a detailed look at early humans, dinosaurs and prehistoric plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Ancient life: Prehistoric time, Anthropods, Sharks, Turtles and tortoises, Snakes, and Mosasaurs Dinosaurs: Ancestors, Tyrannosaurus, Raptors, Herbivores, Triceratops, and the Age of dinosaurs Age of mammals: Ward birds, Marsupials, Carnivores, Rodents, Bats, and Woolly mammoths Humans: Early primates, Apes, Homo erectus, Brains and intelligence, Language, and Hunting Fascinating facts for kids to learn: Dilophosaurus probably weighed over 500 kg as much as the biggest polar bears today. An example of a fossilized egg is one belonging to the extinct elephant bird, Aepyornis. The egg was also huge it could hold 8.5 liters of liquid! Homo habilis used stone tools to crack open animal bones so it could eat the nutritious marrow inside.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - SCIENCE is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the world of scientific discoveries and inventions. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. One of our most popular science books for kids needing detailed explanations, Mini Encyclopedia Space is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at senior elementary school. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from forces to zoology and technology. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Science: Matter: Atoms, Elements and Crystals Materials and Chemicals: The Periodic Table, Oxygen and Water Energy, force and motion: Vectors, Pressure and Temperatures Electricity, magnetism and radiation: Electronics, Color and Sound Frontiers of science: Quantum physics, Nuclear power and Genetic engineering Technology: Computers, Television and the Internet Planet Earth: Earthquakes, Weather and Climate Change Plants: Leaves, Pollination and Seeds Animals: Mammals, Fish and Insects Amazing facts for kids to learn include: Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal it melts at 3410 degrees Celsius. The half-life of a radioactive substance is the time it takes for half of its radioactive atoms to decay. The electrical resistance of dry skin is 500,000 ohms, whereas wet skin is just 1000 ohms.

Children's Classic Stories is a timeless collection of fairytales, fables and folktales. Many you will know by heart, others you will be familiar with and some will be new to you. Charming illustrations by renowned children's artists bring to life much-loved characters such as Dick Whittington and Snow White--and introduce many new ones-- to keep you entertained time and time again. This book contains favorites such as Hansel and Gretal, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin and the Lamp to name just a few. There are tales of fairytale magic, Animals big and small, stories about boys and girls, wizards and witches, giants and genies--a wealth of entertainment for all ages.

CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA HISTORY is overflowing with 500 incredible facts about ancient history for children aged 7+. Key topics presented in short, numbered facts. Packed with fantastic photos and artwork. Special panels throughout for incredible facts, quizzes and projects. With fascinating information and detailed illustrations covering ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and ancient Rome, this history encyclopedia for kids aged 7+ will amaze and astound! In Children's Encyclopedia History, young learners will discover why the river Nile was so important, what life was like in the hub of the great Roman Empire and what makes a excellent gladiator through five main topics: Ancient Egypt, Mummies, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and Gladiators. Written and checked by experts, this brilliant book features fun panels containing activities, hilarious cartoons and quizzes to encourage interactive learning. Essential topics covered in Children's Encyclopedia History: Ancient Egypt: Powerful pharaohs, The farmer's year, and Clever Egyptians Mummies: The first mummies, Tombs and tomb robbers, and Worldwide mummies Ancient Greece: Kings and warriors, Gods and Goddess, and Olympic Games Ancient Rome: Roman Style, In the army, and Roman know-how Gladiators: Spartacus, Amazing arenas, and Armor, shields and helmets Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Temple visitors had to shave off their hair and eyebrows before they were allowed to enter the Egyptian sacred buildings. Roman engineers designed lavatories. They were convenient, but not at all private users had to sit on rows of seats side by side! Some gladiators became so popular that people used to write graffiti about them on the walls of buildings around Rome. Activities to make learning fun include: Use ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to spell out your name and other words. Create your very own Greek chiton using cloth, safety pins and a belt. Make yourself a brightly colored gladiator shield ready for battle make sure you don't forget the handles!

Classic Treasury Bedtime Stories is brimming with timeless short stories that children will love by well-known authors such as Rudyard Kipling and L Frank Baum. Fantastic stories for adults and children to read and enjoy together. Charming artwork throughout to engage readers of every ability. Beautiful hardback covers with flocking (furry material) make this book a wonderful gift. Classic Treasury Bedtime Stories can be read to young children or enjoyed by independent readers aged 7+. Each tale has been specially selected for bedtime reading and individually illustrated, creating a dream world for kids to explore. Children will meet bold lads, brave girls and a host of magical creatures in a land where dreams come true. Each chapter has a different exciting theme so that children can cosy up in bed with what will soon become one of their cherished bedtime story books. Chapters and stories inside Classic Treasury Bedtime Stories: Bold Lads and Brave Girls chapter includes The Wise Girl by Katharine Pyle Strange and Magical Tales chapter includes The Husband of the Rat's Daughter by Andrew Lang Along the Road chapter includes The Two Sisters by Flora Annie Steele What Nonsense chapter includes Tikki Tikki Tembo Birds, Beasts and Dragons chapter includes How the Camel got his Hump by Rudyard Kipling The opening of The Two Sisters: Once upon a time there were two sisters who were as like each other as two peas in a pod, but one was good, and the other was bad-tempered. Now their father had no work, so the girls began to think of going to be servants. "I will go first and see what I can make of it", said the younger sister, ever so cheerfully, "then you, sis, can follow if I have good luck". So she packed up a bundle, said goodbye, and started to find a place, but no one in the town wanted a girl, so she went farther afield into the country.