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Books published by publisher PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS

  • The Wild West

    Andrew Langley

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Ride out along the Wild West trail and experience life on the American frontier! The thrilling story of the Wild West is explored in detail through one hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons. Read about Native American peoples and pioneers, learn how to pan for gold and take a closer look at cowboys, sheriffs, and notorious outlaws.
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  • Hansel and Gretel

    Suzy-Jane Tanner

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Jan. 25, 2013)
    An extremely successful series of 'rebus' story books for the first steps in reading - popular with teachers, parents and children alike. As you read the words, pause at each picture for the child to 'see and say' it with you. Helping to build confidence and develop early reading skills. For ages 4 and up.
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  • Wings of Retribution

    Sara King

    eBook (Parasite Publications, Dec. 5, 2013)
    For fans of Science Fiction Adventure, Alien Sci-Fi, First Contact, Space Exploration, Military Space Fleet, and Space Opera comes MILLENNIUM POTION: WINGS OF RETRIBUTIONWarning: This book contains butt-kicking, space pirates, laser pistols, faster-than-light travel, more butt-kicking, shapeshifting aliens, a Grade-A bitch, an awesome space battle, additional butt-kicking, an amicable tapeworm, a compulsive smartass, a kick-butt ship, and explosions. Lots of explosions. If you're looking for a fun romp through space, this is it!Join Dallas York, Athenais Owlbourne, Stuart, and the crew of the Beetle in a heart-pounding adventure through government blockades, crooked politicians, mythical aliens, and immortal psychopaths. When a long-extinct alien is discovered to be hiding on the Beetle, its captain and crew are forced to launch a rescue mission, the likes of which the Utopia has never seen... Fans of the ZERO series will love this fast-paced, character-driven Adventure Science Fiction from Parasite Publications!ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Sara King was four years old when she wrote her first short story. And, while “Bob the Brontosaurus” and “Sammy the Snake” weren’t exactly enthralling reading material, she thankfully progressed to novels when she was 12. The world hasn't been safe since...
  • Electricity and Magnets Super Science Experiments for 7+

    Chris Oxlade, John Farndon

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Dec. 1, 2016)
    Super Science Electricity and Magnets Experiments includes 10 practical experiments for kids aged 7+. - Photographic step-by-step guide to each experiment. - Key scientific concepts explained and put to the test. - Notes for parents, teachers and helpers on support and safety. This is the ideal science experiments book for kids who respond to hands-on learning and want to put science into action! # Each experiment lets children get to grips with scientific concepts in an enjoyable and accessible way. # Super Science Electricity and Magnets Experiments investigates conductors and insulators, static energy and even how to build circuits. # Each experiment has clear photographs, with step-by-step instructions, that will ensure learning is easy to follow and fun. Like a true scientist, kids can record all their findings in the special notes section and test their knowledge with a quiz. Notes for teachers, parents and helpers, as well as a detailed glossary, are also provided. Fun experiments featured in Super Science Electricity and Magnets Experiments: # Electricity with salt: Some liquids let electricity pass through them. See if you can make it flow through salty water! # Electric balloons: Create a statically charged balloon! # Magic magnet: Discover how electricity can be used to create magnets that will pick up small objects
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  • Baby Sees Boxed Set: - Spots and Dots, Flowers, Hearts and Stars

    Chez Picthall

    Hardcover (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Aug. 15, 2015)
    These delightful BABY SEES books have been specially designed to appeal to young babies. In the early stages of a baby's development it is important for them to experience big, bold, bright images, as these help the visual part of their brain to develop. Babies will find these book fascinating! THIS BOXED SET INCLUDES: SPOTS AND DOTS; FLOWERS; and HEARTS AND STARS.
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  • 100 Facts - Arms & Armor

    Rupert Matthews

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Aug. 15, 2015)
    100 FACTS - ARMS & ARMOUR is bursting with exactly 100 amazing facts, fascinating images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about the history of combat. Covers arms and armor from ancient times to modern-day warfare. Quizzes throughout help your child to recall facts they've learned. Fascinating facts add amazement and humor to learning for kids. 100 Facts Arms and Armour covers key topics about the art of attack and defence with exciting numbered facts for young learners. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids aged 7+ years. Topics covered in 100 Facts Arms and Armour: Changes through the ages in the function of armor and materials for arms. The difference in appearance of knights and warriors from around the world. Modern developments on the battlefield such as chemical weapons. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: The oldest signs of warfare come from Krapina, Croatia. Human bones over 120,000 years old have been found there that show marks caused by stone spearheads. At the Battle of Agincourt in France in 1415, the English killed 10,000 Frenchmen, but only about 100 Englishmen lost their lives. In the Fiji Islands, warriors would often use a wooden club shaped like a pineapple to attack their victims! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Make Zulu puppets using card, ice-lolly sticks and crayons. Quiz question: How was leather armor treated to make it tough? Create Sashimono flags using just paper and string.
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  • 100 facts PREHISTORIC LIFE

    Richard Kelly

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Key information is presented as 100 numbered facts and supported by superb artwork and photographs in this hugely successful and ever-increasing series. Covering a colossal range of subjects from Ancient Egypt to World Wonders, this is a must-have reference
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  • Noah and the Ark

    Anna Award

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Jan. 25, 2013)
    Popular Bible stories retold in the 'see and say' rebus format. Includes a picture word guide inside the back cover.
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  • Mini Encyclopedia - British Wildlife

    Belinda Gallagher

    Paperback (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Aug. 15, 2015)
    MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - BRITISH WILDLIFE is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the wild animals, birds and flowers around the UK. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. This compact guide includes more than 300 different species, each with a comprehensive overview and a highly detailed illustration with labels. Vital stats, including size and distribution, are presented in a fact panel. Color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. A perfect introduction to animal books for kids, Mini Encyclopedia British Wildlife is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia British Wildlife: Wild Britain: Animals from abroad, Watching wildlife and Wildlife in spring Create a Wildlife Garden Mammals: Hedgehog, Mole and Badger Birds: Cuckoo, Robin, Magpie Amphibians & Reptiles: Adder, Grass snake and Slow worm Freshwater Fish: Carp, Roach and Salmon Minibeasts: Woodlouse, Grasshopper and Ant Wildflowers: Daisy, Ivy and Poppy Trees & Shrubs: Apple, Mulberry and Holly Fascinating facts to enthrall kids: Fulmars defend their nests energetically, and may eject a foul-smelling 'fulmar oil' at persistent intruders. Frogs have long, sticky tongues that they shoot out to catch flies and other insects. Frogs are friends to gardeners as they also eat pests, such as snails and slugs. Dried daisy flowers are used in traditional remedies for treating coughs and colds, diseases of the joints and minor wounds.
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  • Dinner Time

    Anna Award, Angie Hicks

    Board book (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, May 15, 2014)
    Charming Snuggle Bunny short stories, with lots of opportunities for parent-child interaction. Age 1-3. It's time for Snuggle Bunny's dinner, and Huggle Bear is hungry too! Can you help them get ready and enjoy all their favorite foods? Other titles in the series: SNUGGLE BUNNY - A SPECIAL DAY OUT SNUGGLE BUNNY - LET'S GET DRESSED SNUGGLE BUNNY - TIME FOR BED
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  • Wind in the Willows - Mr Toad in Trouble

    Kenneth Grahame, Rene Cloke

    Hardcover (PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS, Jan. 25, 2013)
    One of four of Kenneth Grahame's classic stories delightfully retold for younger readers. For ages 5 and up.
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  • Child of the Forest: Based on the Life Story of Charlene Perlmutter Schiff

    Jack L. Grossman, James Buchanan

    Paperback (SPARK Publications, Oct. 14, 2018)
    Escaping the HorochĂłw ghetto was just the beginning for twelve-year-old Musia Perlmutter. Alone, starving, freezing at times, and running and hiding for her life, Musia sought refuge in the forest for two years while Holocaust death camps loomed nearby. Child of the Forest is based on the true story and tribulations of Shulamit "Musia" Perlmutter, born in 1929 to Simcha and Fruma Perlmutter, and stands as a memorial to her extraordinary courage.