Books with author Clare Hibbert

As we continue to make technological advances, the need to teach students about this ever-changing field becomes increasingly important. This book teaches students about different machines, including engines, computers, and airplanes, and how they work. In doing so, students will begin to see just how big of an impact technology has. By the book's end, readers will have just as many new questions as they do answers. Ending with a discussion about genetic engineering, which is being researched and talked about more now than ever, students will become eager to learn more about the world of technology.

While often confused as dinosaurs, prehistoric reptiles that could fly (pterosaurs) and swim (plesiosaurs) are distinct from land-dwelling dinosaurs. This book highlights the unique characteristics of these flying and sea-dwelling creatures, demonstrating the diversity and adaptability of prehistoric reptiles. Scientists have learned how the structure of pterosaurs' wings allowed them to take flight and how some plesiosaurs came ashore to lay eggs while others gave birth to live young. Colorful images and fun facts will fascinate young readers.

Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals. Readers explore different careers available for those who want to help orangutans, and they also learn amazing facts about these playful animals. Fact boxes and vibrant photographs hold readers attention as they learn. Centers devoted to the care of orangutans are very important to the balance in rainforest ecosystems, and readers discover exactly why in this volume.

This volume encourages readers to take a close look at the many different kinds of trees in nature. Readers will love learning about the different parts of certain trees, from spiky seeds to juicy fruit. Theyll also learn how to identify trees by their features, such as shape, bark, and size. Readers will learn the difference between conifers and deciduous trees, and how trees are an important part of their ecosystem. Through bright color photographs and diagrams, readers will be able to visualize important curricula-based science concepts, such as life cycles. Quizzes and activities allow readers to fully connect with the information and have fun while unearthing the truth about trees.

The myths and legends of the middle ages are a rich source of storytelling, culture and history. Children will meet heroes like St George, villians and mythical monsters like Beowulf. Some stories they will be familiar with and some they may discover for the first time! Told in a humorous style but these books are jam-packed with facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. A variety of imaginative visual and textual devices are used to great effect. For example, some stories are styled as newspaper reports, while others are made to look like recipes. A series of six books, Monstrous Myths will bring out the humour, horror and heroism of some fantastic stories.