Books with author Clare Hibbert

Readers journey into outer space where they'll learn about the moon, stars, solar system, and all that exists beyond earth. Upon their arrival back to earth, students will read about the various things that make up our planet. They'll get a chance to look inside the earth, studying the differences between the contrasting parts of the planet, such as its crust and water. Finally, readers will return to the outside world where they will observe and learn about the world around them. From water to deserts to volcanoes, this book leaves no place on earth, or space, unseen.

Sauropods, or long-necked plant-eating dinosaurs, are the largest land animals that have ever lived, with the biggest species discovered so far, Patagotitan mayorum, weighing as much as twelve African elephants! Why did they grow so big, and what was the purpose of their long necks? Readers will learn about all different kinds of sauropods, their features, what they ate, their nesting sites, the herds they lived in, and more. Paleontologists who have discovered sauropod fossils all over the world are recognized.

While triceratopses are one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, they are far from the only ones with distinctive features on and around their heads. This colorful, informative volume discusses the marginocephalians, dinosaurs with fringed heads. Readers will learn about how these dinosaurs' frills and thick or domed heads helped them identify one another, eat, and survive. Timelines and classifications help readers distinguish between various species and provide a complete picture of how the marginocephalians lived.

From scouring the skies for pterodactyls to dodging the booming brontosaurus, there are plenty of dino facts to whet the appetite of all dinosaur fans!Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills. A great book for 7-9 year olds or those working at Key Stage 2.

Horses are sensitive and intelligent creatures and humans have respected, worked with and loved these animals for thousands of years. By understanding how a horse makes sense of the world we can strengthen our relationships with and understanding of these beautiful animals. If You Were A Horse explores the world through from a horses perspective to help us understand what their body language is telling us. Find out what the position of their ears can tell you about how a horse is feeling or what the different sounds a horse can make mean and much, much more.Part of the series If You Were A. Six books designed to allow you inside the minds of some popular animals.

Explore the weird and wonderful truths about the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom. Did you know that bees communicate by dancing, polar bears have black skin, or that crocodiles cry whenever they eat? Find out about these and other animal facts. This book features:Over 1001 fascinating facts that draw kids into the world of zoologyFun, playful illustrations that present information in an engaging wayEye-popping infographics that are informative and enjoyable Each handy, pint-sized guide offers hours of absorbing facts—and are excellent sources of material for school projects and essays.

'A Brief Illustrated History of Exploration' charts the history of exploration all the way from the first explorers, through to contact with the East, to the African coast, to the Northwest Passage, and through to the discovery of North America. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.

The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy. But without certain organisms, we wouldnt have some of our favorite foods such as bread, yogurt, and cheese. Readers are introduced to many kinds of microscopic organisms, helpful and harmful, in this eye-opening volume. Since they cant see many of these life-forms with their own eyes, magnified images reveal the creatures in highly detailed photographs. Data and fun fact boxes further enhance the appealing design, while entertaining and informative text touches on many important science concepts.

Not only does science matter, but there is also matter in science. This book introduces students to the concept of matter, both solid and liquid, as it exists in the world around them. As readers learn about volume and mass, matter's two key ingredients, they'll explore the world of atoms, electrons, and protons. Full of all of chemistry's key principles, this book encourages readers to observe the world on a microscopic level.